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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTiON 1 – CONFErENCE OvErviEW

2 | Welcome Letter

3 | General Information

4 | Conference Map

5 | CCSSO Strategic Plan

SECTiON 2 – AgENDA

6 | Agenda Overview

SECTiON 3 – gENErAL iNFOrmATiON

16 | U.S. Capitol Hill Map

17 | Capitol Hill Lunch Option

SECTiON 4 – mEmBErShip iNFOrmATiON

19 | CCSSO 2015 Board of Directors

20 | Chiefs

26 | Chief Tenure

SECTiON 5 – mEETiNg pArTiCipANTS

30 | State Education Agency Staff

34 | Invited Participants

38 | Partners

SECTiON 6 – pArTNErS AND SpONSOrS

43 | Corporate Partners

51 | Conference Sponsors

SECTiON 7 – CCSSO mEETiNgS

52 | Upcoming Meetings

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WELCOmE

Dear Colleagues:

Welcome to the Council of Chief State School Officers’ 2016 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. This year, we are focusing on how states are leading at this critical time during the transition to a reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Through the bold leadership of chief state school officers, we helped pass the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015 to give states the additional flexibility and authority they need to best meet the needs of all kids. This year’s Legislative Conference will focus on the new law and how states can begin implementation aligned with their strategic vision.

This is a historic time. At this meeting, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) looks forward to working with each state chief on continued advocacy for strong state leadership in education, as well as rich discussions on the next steps for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act in your state.

We will kick off the meeting with the ESSA Implementation Workshop on Sunday where chief state school officers and their senior leadership teams can learn more about key parts of the law and work closely with experts to get their questions answered. On Sunday night, we will welcome our friends from the National Association of State Boards of Education for a reception and dinner. At the dinner, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker will speak about the current political landscape in D.C. and across the country.

On Monday, we will kick off the morning with a State of the States address to highlight the great work we have accomplished across this country as well as our priorities for the upcoming year. After that, we will dig into several topics, state leadership on ESSA, stakeholder engagement and a deep dive into key parts of the law. Finally, newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Education John King will join us for a discussion.

On Tuesday, we will spend our day on Capitol Hill speaking with leaders on the House and Senate Education Committees and their staff. We also will award the 2016 CCSSO Distinguished Service Award to the four lead architects of ESSA: Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chairman John Kline (R-MN), and Representative Robert “Bobby” Scott (D-VA). State Chiefs will then have the opportunity to meet with their Congressional delegations throughout the afternoon.

We look forward to the days ahead as we dig into critical conversations about how states are leading at this important time in education and how CCSSO can best serve you and the students in your state during this time.

Sincerely,

Chris Minnich Tony Evers Executive Director State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Council of Chief State School Officers Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction President of the CCSSO Board of Directors

Chris Minnich Tony Evers

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Conference FacilitiesCapital hilton hotel 1001 16th Street NWWashington, DC 20036202-393-1000

minor first aidGo to CCSSO’s Registration Area

Fire & police – 911

Nearest hospital for EmergenciesGeorge Washington University Hospital900 23rd Street, NWWashington, DC 20037202.715.4000

Nearest “walk-in” clinicUnity Health Care1900 Massachusetts Avenue, SEWashington, DC 20003202.279.1800

Nearest 24-hour pharmacyCVS Pharmacy 24 Hours1199 Vermont Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20036202.785.1466

CCSSO OfficePlease visit the Registration Table on the second floor lobby to register for the meeting or receive assistance from CCSSO staff.

if An Emergency Occurs1. Remain calm.

2. Contact the hotel operator.

3. Report the location of the emergency.

4. Calmly explain the nature of the emergency.

5. Give your name, say you are with CCSSO, give a phone number at your location if available.

6. Wait for direction from security.

7. Please allow operator to hang up first.

8. If safe, wait for emergency personnel to arrive, direct them to the emergency, only give assistance if requested by emergency personnel.

9. As soon as possible, report the emergency to the CCSSO Staff Office.

Evacuation procedures1. Remain calm. Leave your location immediately. Do

not pack; it wastes valuable time.

2. Do not use elevators or escalators.

3. Assist any who may need help: elderly, injured, disabled.

4. However, do not loiter or wait for others.

5. Listen for further instructions via the hotel PA system or security personnel.

6. Watch for incoming emergency personnel—do not try to assist them unless requested to do so.

7. Proceed directly to the designated relocation area.

8. Do not try to re-enter the hotel for any reason.

9. You will receive directions from emergency services or hotel staff for proceeding to safe areas.

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Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in the meeting presentations and in any handout materials provided are those of the respective presenter. They are not those of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)

nor can any endorsement by CCSSO be claimed. Council staff is excluded from this disclaimer.

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Presidential Ballroom 7,776 108’ x 72’ 20’ 800 600 390 900 400 250 - - -Congressional 3,886 67’ x 58’ 13’10” 250 250 168 400 150 125 - 60 50 Congressional Foyer 848 13’ x 53’ 10’ - - - 97 - - - - -Senate 689 52’ x 43’ 10’5” 120 130 90 175 70 50 30 40 36 Senate & Congressional 6,960 120’ x 58’ 13’10” 400 410 270 575 250 175 - - - Presidential & Congressional 11,783 - 20’ - 10’ 1,729 870 550 1,400 570 380 - - - Presidential & Congressional & Senate 13,898 - 20’ - 10 1,977 1,020 660 1,575 640 475 - - -Continental 516 43’ x 12’ 11’2” 40 30 18 50 18 12 30 - -Federal 2,356 62’ x 38’ 11’3” 250 200 144 270 135 76 60 70 50 Federal A 1,178 38’ x 31’ 11’3” 110 110 60 135 70 50 34 40 30 Federal B 1,178 38’ x 31’ 11’3” 110 110 60 135 70 50 34 40 30South American 2,100 50’ x 42’ 10’11” 200 190 114 234 120 90 46 70 50 South American A 798 42’ x 19’ 10’11” 76 60 36 90 40 24 34 30 27 South American B 1,302 42’ x 31’ 10’11” 120 100 72 145 70 50 34 40 26California 650 26’ x 25’ 10’11” 55 45 30 81 36 26 22 30 20Ohio 546 26’ x 21’ 10’11” 45 40 24 65 28 22 22 28 20Michigan Board Room 364 26’ x 14’ 10’11” - - - - - - 16 - -New York 624 26’ x 24’ 10’11” 55 45 30 78 36 25 22 30 24Massachusetts 702 27’ x 26’ 10’11” 55 45 30 84 36 25 22 30 30Pan American 861 41’ x 21’ 10’11” 50 70 42 104 48 36 34 40 26Statler 1,220 60’ x 20’ 10’ 100 120 72 180 70 52 50 54 45 Statler A 580 29’ x 20’ 10’ 50 50 36 80 32 24 22 30 20 Statler B 620 31’ x 20’ 10’ 50 50 36 90 32 24 22 30 26Foyer 1 1,188 66’ x 18’ 10’ - - - 100 - - - - -Foyer 2 792 44’ x 18’ 10’ - - - 90 - - - - -Upper Lobby 1,875 75’ x 25’ 10’ - - - 216 - - - - -Capital Terrace 2,100 140’ x 15’ 10’ - - - 241 - - - - -

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CCSSO STrATEgiC pLAN

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is committed to ensuring that all students participating in our public education system—regardless of background—graduate prepared for college, careers, and life. To realize this, we bring together dedicated leaders and exceptional ideas to achieve measurable progress for every student. Our work includes supporting states as they implement new standards, reinvent systems that develop effective teachers, explore and adopt new technologies, and navigate political turmoil—all in the pursuit of helping students succeed.

Our focus for 2014-2017 includes five specific goals designed to advance—in partnership with our members—the work to ensure all students are prepared to succeed. CCSSO will support states as they:

Raise the Bar through Standards, Assessment, and Accountability Systems: In education systems, academic standards, assessment, and accountability structures are three of the most powerful drivers chiefs can use to ensure student success. CCSSO is harnessing the collective wisdom of the states to effectively implement and sustain higher academic standards; raise the quality of assessments to make them meaningful for students, parents, and educators; and reinvent accountability systems to clearly define and bring to life college- and career-ready expectations for all students.

Prepare Educators to Help All Students Succeed: Student success begins with ensuring every teacher has the necessary preparation, development, and support to serve as a leader in the classroom. Effective teachers and educators can turn possibilities into realities, and inspire students to transform their aspirations into achievements. Through our focus on the education workforce, CCSSO supports states as they improve systems that prepare, engage, support, evaluate, and diversify teachers and leaders.

Design New Approaches to Teaching and Learning: Identifying and scaling learning models that work is critical to implementing other major reforms in classrooms and schools—like college- and career-ready standards, aligned assessments, and systems for improving educator effectiveness. CCSSO’s staff connects chiefs with resources to break paths to innovation and build capacity for what’s next.

Implement and Sustain Promising Reforms: State education agency leaders have never been more influential, or under more pressure. CCSSO provides trusted guidance and support to chiefs and their staffs to bend overwhelming challenges into manageable ones. From individual professional development and peer-to-peer networking opportunities to communications and advocacy, CCSSO is committed to supporting our members as their roles and responsibilities continue to evolve and expand.

As an organization, CCSSO will: Maximize Our Impact: CCSSO is continuously looking for ways to improve as an orga-nization as well as the services provided to states. Our work in providing excellent member services hinges on our ability to be efficient and flexible in a constantly shifting education landscape, while also remaining transparent and fiscally responsible. These aspects of our work and mission allow us to collaborate with our members so that they can employ the right resources, implement critical reforms, and be part of a community of support that helps all students be prepared for college, careers, and life.

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) unites, elevates, and amplifies the voices of education chiefs working to prepare all students—regardless of background—for college, careers, and life. For more information, visit: www.CCSSO.org

Achieving Measurable Progress for All Students

Strategic Plan for Success

We are guided by one aspiration: to ensure that by 2017 we are making significant progress in preparing all students for success in college, careers, and life. CCSSO is committed to closing achievement gaps and ensuring significant academic gains are made by all students regardless of background. Why this aspiration? Student achievement is the cornerstone of everything we do.

Chris Minnich Executive Director, CCSSO

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AgENDA

Meeting Objective: Every Student Succeeds: Advocacy + Implementation

The reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in December 2015 provides states with an historic opportunity to design systems that best address the needs of all students in their states. This year’s Legislative Conference will focus on continued advocacy for strong state leadership in education, as well as rich discussions on next steps for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act to deliver on the promise of an excellent education for all kids.

SATurDAy, ApriL 2, 2016Please note that the Network for Transforming Educator Preparation (NTEP) will host a Policy Makers Convening at the Capital Hilton from noon on Saturday, April 2nd to noon on Sunday, April 3rd ahead of the Legislative Conference.

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8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. registration Open

Capital Terrace Foyer

Please register at the CCSSO desk in the second floor lobby. CCSSO staff will also be available throughout the day to address any questions.

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CCSSO Board of Directors meeting

California Room

The CCSSO Board of Directors will meet with CCSSO Executive Director, Chris Minnich, and other CCSSO senior staff to discuss the CCSSO budget, implementation of the strategic plan, and the key policies and activities of the organization. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Deputies meeting

South America Room

All state deputies are invited to attend a meeting to learn from one another and interact with CCSSO staff. Lunch will be available to deputies beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the foyer on the 2nd floor.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Federal Liaisons meeting

Pan American Room

All state federal liaisons are invited to attend a meeting to learn from one another and interact with CCSSO staff. Lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the foyer on the 2nd floor.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Communication Directors meeting

Michigan Room

All state communication directors are invited to attend a meeting to learn from one another and interact with CCSSO staff. Lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the foyer on the 2nd floor.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. innovation Lab Network Chiefs meeting

Congressional Room

Chiefs in the Innovation Lab Network are invited to a discussion session ahead of the ESSA implementation workshop. For questions, please contact Jennifer Poon, [email protected].

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ESSA implementation Workshop (All SEA Leaders invited)

Federal Room

All chief state school officers and their senior deputies, federal liaisons, and communication directors are invited to attend a states-only workshop on implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Please come prepared with specific questions and expect to receive expert support on issues of Accountability, Assessment, English Language Learners, Federal Funding Streams, Innovative Pilots, School Improvement Supports, and Teacher & Leader Quality.

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AgENDA

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Opening reception

Congressional and Senate Rooms

All participants in the Legislative Conference are invited to attend an opening welcome reception. Please note that CCSSO will be joined for this reception and dinner by the attendees of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Legislative Conference.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Peter Baker

Opening Dinner

Presidential Ballroom

Sponsored by Pearson

All participants from both CCSSO and NASBE’s Legislative Conferences are invited to attend an opening dinner to network with one another and learn about the current landscape of national politics in Washington, D.C.

Welcome to Washington, D.C.

hanseul Kang, State Superintendent of Education, D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Jack Jacobson, President of the DC State Board of Education

Student performance

The students of Washington D.C.’s Meridian Public Charter School Stage Band and Xylophone Ensemble will perform under the direction of Band Director Frankie Addison.

Opening remarks

Kris Amundson, Executive Director, NASBE

Chris minnich, Executive Director, CCSSO

Keynote Speaker

peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent

Throughout the last three United States presidencies, whenever you were reading about a major political event, more likely than not, you were reading the work of Peter Baker. One of the principal journalists covering the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations, Peter Baker now acts as the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times. A best-selling author, Baker has covered some of the most dramatic political issues and scandals in American history, including the Clinton administration’s Monica Lewinsky scandal, as well as the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, Supreme Court nominations and the American economy. His rare, intimate knowledge of the three most recent U.S. presidencies gives him a unique perspective on government, leadership and justice. Beyond the White House, Baker has also been instrumental in covering decades of major international stories, including the rise of Vladimir Putin and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Baker’s political savvy and fearless attitude has put him on the forefront of political journalism. His award-winning coverage of the Bush administration led to the publication last year of Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House, the definitive history of that presidency that was named one of the Five Best Nonfiction Books of the Year by the New York Times Book Review. It was also Baker who co-authored the original Washington Post story breaking the Monica Lewinsky story. Having served as the Washington Post’s lead writer during the subsequent impeachment battle, Baker’s book, The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton, quickly became a New York Times best seller. Baker was also the first American newspaper journalist to report from rebel-held northern Afghanistan after 9/11, and he spent the next eight months reporting on the overthrow of the Taliban and the emergence of a new Afghan government. He later spent six months in the Middle East, reporting from inside Saddam Hussein’s Iraq and around the region before embedding with the US Marines as they drove toward Baghdad.

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chiefs meet and greet

Senate Room

CCSSO chiefs are invited to a private meet and greet with Peter Baker, the evening’s keynote speaker.


AgENDA

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7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. registration Open


Please register to pick up a meeting badge and materials at the CCSSO desk in the second floor lobby. CCSSO staff will also be available throughout the day to address any questions.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Chiefs-Only Breakfast

South American B

All chief state school officers attending are invited to a private breakfast to network with one another and discuss key issues. Senior Deputies attending the Legislative Conference in place of their chiefs are welcome to attend this breakfast as well.

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

Congressional Room

All members, invited participants, partners, and CCSSO staff are welcome to enjoy a networking breakfast.

There will be no programming during this breakfast.

9:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Opening Session: State of the States


Dr. Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction and CCSSO Board President

An annual assessment of the current education landscape and the leadership of state education agencies from Tony Evers, CCSSO Board President.

9:25 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. State Spotlight: principal Leadership in New mexico

Chris Minnich, Executive Director, CCSSO

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. State Leadership in ESSA implementation


Chris Minnich, Executive Director, CCSSO

Peter Zamora, Director of Federal Relations, CCSSO

Dr. Melody Schopp, Secretary of Education, South Dakota Department of Education and President-Elect, CCSSO Board of Directors

Dr. Tony Smith, State Superintendent of Education, Illinois State Board of Education

This plenary will feature chief state school officers sharing their strategic plans for taking advantage of the opportunities ESSA provides for increased state leadership.

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Networking Break


10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. State Leadership on ESSA implementation: Chief Led Breakout Discussions

Chief state school officers will lead breakout discussion sessions on four important policy topics related to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. All participants are invited to choose one breakout discussion to attend.

1. Accountability Systems

South American B Room

Moderator:

Kirsten Carr, Director of Accountability, CCSSO

Panelists:

Michael Cohen, President, Achieve

Dr. Terry Holliday, Senior Advisor to CCSSO and Former Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education

Molly Spearman, Superintendent of Education, South Carolina Department of Education

Dr. Steve Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Virginia Department of Education

In this breakout discussion session, panelists will discuss the impact of the newly authorized Every Student Succeeds Act on state accountability plans and outline the opportunities and challenges facing states in this area.


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2. Federal Funding Streams

Federal A Room

Moderator:


Panelists:

Dr. Kim Benton, Chief Academic Officer, Mississippi Department of Education

Melissa Junge, Founding Partner, Federal Education Group

Sheara Krvaric, Founding Partner, Federal Education Group

Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education, Mississippi Department of Education

In this breakout discussion, panelists will describe work underway in Mississippi to streamline federal grants administration and outline actions states can take in ESSA implementation to ensure alignment between state policy objectives and federal grant funds.

3. English Language Learners

South American A Room

Moderator: Dr. Kenji Hakuta, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics, Lee L. Jacks Professor of Education, Emeritus, Stanford Graduate School of Education

Panelists:

Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Education

Dr. Angelica Infante, Deputy Commissioner, New York State Education Department

Delia Pompa, Senior Fellow for Education Policy, Migration Policy Institute

In this breakout discussion session, panelists will discuss states’ implementation plans for the newly authorized Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) pertaining to the education of English learners. They will also discuss states’ efforts that ensure all English learners are given the support they need to be successful.

4. innovative Assessment pilots

Federal B Room

Rich Crandall, Commissioner of Education, Colorado Department of Education

Jennifer Poon, Director of the Innovation Lab Network, CCSSO

Gene Wilhoit, Chief Executive Officer, National Center for Innovation in Education

In this session, Gene Wilhoit and Rich Crandall will engage in an interview regarding the Sec. 1204 Assessment and Accountability Demonstration Authority under ESSA, focusing on how the opportunity to pilot innovative assessments can help a state accomplish its larger assessment goals. Participants will also learn more about the details of the pilot opportunity, and will engage in dialogue, with the ultimate goal of creating greater group understanding of the role the pilot can play in helping a state create a balanced system of assessments.

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Networking Lunch

Congressional Room

All participants are invited to attend a networking lunch.

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Career readiness initiative Lunch (Invitation Only)

Senate Room

States participating in the New Skills for Youth/Career Readiness Initiative are invited to send chiefs, deputies, and any other state representatives to a brief lunchtime meeting.


AgENDA

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Every Student Succeeds: A Discussion with Key Stakeholders


Moderator:

Pedro Rivera, Secretary of Education, Pennsylvania

Panelists:

Susie Saavedra, Senior Director for Policy and Legislative Affairs, National Urban League

James Wendorf, Executive Director, National Center for Learning Disabilities

CCSSO will engage in a candid conversation with leaders from the civil rights community and key stakeholders about the implications of the new law and the efforts of states to ensure all students have the opportunity to be successful.

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. round Two--State Leadership on ESSA implementation: Chief Led Breakout Discussions

Chief state school officers will lead breakout discussion sessions on four important policy topics related to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. All participants are invited to choose one breakout discussion to attend.

1. Assessment

South American B Room

Moderator:

Scott Norton, Strategic Initiative Director for Standards, Assessment, and Accountability

Panelists:

Hanseul Kang, State Superintendent of Education, D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Dr. Melody Schopp, Secretary of Education, South Dakota Department of Education

Dr. Margie Vandeven, Commissioner of Education, Missouri Department of Education

In this breakout discussion session, panelists will discuss the impact of the newly authorized Every Student Succeeds Act on states’ plans for assessment systems, including the opportunities and challenges facing states in this area.

2. using ESSA to Strengthen Teacher and Leader Quality in your State

Federal A Room

Moderator:

Mary-Dean Barringer, Strategic Initiative Director for Education Workforce, CCSSO

Panelists:

Jillian Balow, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Wyoming Department of Education

Ross Wiener, Vice President, Aspen Institute and Executive Director of the Education and Society Program

In this breakout discussion session, panelists will challenge participants to use funding opportunities in ESSA to support their state education workforce priorities. Jillian Balow will offer a chief’s perspective on how to support principal leadership and national expert Ross Winer will suggest a series of steps states can now take to ensure teacher and leader evaluation systems improve instructional practice.

3. School improvement Supports

Federal B Room

Moderator:

Carrie Heath Phillips, Program Director, CCSSO

Panelists:

Dr. Mitchell Chester, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Dr. Carlas McCauley, Director of WestEd’s Center on School Turnaround

Hanna Skandera, Secretary of Education, New Mexico Public Education Department


AgENDA

This breakout discussion will be a facilitated discussion on the lessons learned in state efforts to support school improvements and how states might use the significant flexibility in ESSA around school turnaround to reimagine supports for low-performing schools. Topics that will be addressed during this session include: How does the state work with districts in an effective school improvement process? How will the state ensure evidence-based interventions are being used in schools? How does the state help build principal capacity to lead turnaround efforts? How will the state build local capacity to sustain improvements? How does turnaround of the lowest-performing schools fit with a statewide continuous improvement approach for all schools and districts?

4. Expanding on Student Learning: how Can States incorporate “Non-Academic” or “School Quality” indicators?

South American A Room

Moderator:

Jennifer Poon, Director of the Innovation Lab Network, CCSSO Discussants:

Dr. Steve Canavero, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Nevada Department of Education

Glen Price, Chief Deputy, California Department of Education

Topical Experts:

Rebecca Arnold, Director of Policy, Transforming Education

Matt Gandal, Founder and President, Education Strategy Group

Kathleen Mathers, Senior Associate, Education Strategy Group

Dr. Charmaine Mercer, Director of Washington, D.C. office and Senior Researcher, Learning Policy Institute

Participants will learn about the various types of “non-academic” or “school quality and success” indicators states may incorporate into their accountability systems and hear from California and Nevada on how they are taking different approaches to the “5th indicator” requirement in ESSA. In facilitated table conversations, participants will then explore design and implementation considerations – both in terms of opportunities and challenges – for different types of indicators, such as indicators that look at career readiness and deeper learning skills and dispositions.

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Networking Break


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3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

John B. King, Jr.

plenary Discussion Session with u.S. Secretary John King


Speaker: John King, U.S. Secretary of Education

Moderator: Chris Minnich, Executive Director, CCSSO

Secretary King will engage in a moderated discussion about the ongoing regulation process for ESSA and the U.S. Department of Education’s timeline and priorities for implementation.

u.S. Secretary John B. King

John B. King, Jr. is the secretary of education, a position he assumed upon Senate confirmation on March 14, 2016. In tapping him to lead the U.S. Department of Education, President Obama called Dr. King “an exceptionally talented educator,” citing his commitment to “preparing every child for success” and his lifelong dedication to education as a teacher, principal, and leader of schools and school systems. As secretary, Dr. King brings a continued commitment to advancing excellence and equity for every student, supporting educators and elevating the teaching profession, and improving college affordability and completion rates.

Before becoming secretary, Dr. King served since January 2015 at the Department as principal senior advisor. In that role, he carried out the duties of the deputy secretary, overseeing all preschool-through-12th-grade education policies, programs, and strategic initiatives, as well as the operations of the Department. Dr. King carried out this work with a focus on increasing equity, improving educational outcomes for all students, and closing achievement gaps through implementation of key administration priorities in areas including early learning, elementary and secondary education, special education, English language acquisition, and innovation.

In performing the duties of the deputy secretary, Dr. King also oversaw the Department’s work leading cross-agency collaboration for President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper task force, which seeks to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color, and to ensure that all young people are able to reach their full potential.


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Prior to his arrival at the Department, Dr. King served since 2011 as the commissioner of education for the state of New York. In that role, he served as chief executive officer of the State Education Department and as president of the University of the State of New York, overseeing the state’s elementary and secondary schools (serving 3.1 million students), public, independent and proprietary colleges and universities, libraries, museums, and numerous other educational institutions. Dr. King was one of the nation’s youngest state education leaders at the time of his appointment and the first African-American and Puerto Rican to serve as New York State education commissioner.

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Chiefs-Only roundtable with u.S. Secretary John King

South American Room

All chief state school officers attending are invited to a private roundtable discussion with Secretary John King. Senior Deputies attending the Legislative Conference in place of their chiefs are welcome to attend this meeting as well.

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Optional Discussion on Science Assessments

South American Room

Interested chief state school officers are invited to remain in the South American Room for a brief discussion on science assessments.

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking reception

North Gate Grill (First Floor Restaurant)

All participants are invited to join us for light hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Capital Hilton.

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7:00 a.m. Coffee and Continental Breakfast

Congressional Room

Coffee and a light continental breakfast will be available to guests to enjoy prior to boarding the buses to Capitol Hill. There will be no programming during this breakfast.

7:30 a.m. Shuttle to u.S. Capitol

If you are staying at the Capital Hilton, please meet in the lobby at 7:30 a.m. to board shuttle buses to the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The buses will depart promptly at 7:45 a.m. If you are not staying at the Hilton or would prefer to travel separately, you may take a taxi to the entrance of the building on First and Constitution NE, or take Metro to Union Station and walk a few blocks to the building’s entrance. Please plan to allow time to move through security and be sure to bring your CCSSO badge.

Luggage may be left with the concierge at the Capital Hilton prior to departing.

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Arrival and Breakfast on Capitol hill

Room SD-106 in the Dirksen Senate Office Building First Street and Constitution Avenue NE, Washington DC, 20510

Breakfast will be available in Dirksen 106 for all participants. The room will be open to CCSSO participants beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Chris Minnich, CCSSO Executive Director, will welcome all guests to Capitol Hill at 8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Discussion with Senator Alexander and presentation of the 2016 CCSSO Distinguished Service Award

Room SD-106 in the Dirksen Senate Office Building

Distinguished Service Award to be Presented by Dr. Candice McQueen, Commissioner of Education, Tennessee

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Chairman of Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee


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Lamar Alexander

Lamar Alexander

Lamar Alexander was born in Maryville, the son of a kindergarten teacher and an elementary school principal. He is a seventh-generation Tennessean. He is the only Tennessean ever popularly elected both governor and U.S. Senator. In January 2015, Alexander was elected by his fellow committee members to serve as the Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. In December 2015, the senator’s bipartisan bill to fix No Child Left Behind, the Every Student Succeeds Act, was signed into law by President Obama, returning control of K-12 schools to states and local school districts. He has been U.S. Education Secretary and University of Tennessee president.

9:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Federal update



Peter Zamora will provide additional updates on federal activity on education and answer questions. Peter will also review tips for conducting successful visits with members of Congress and review the materials provided in CCSSO’s briefing packets.

9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break


Light refreshments will be available in the meeting room.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

John Kline

Robert C. “Bobby” Scott

presentation of the 2016 CCSSO Distinguished Service Award to Chairman John Kline and Congressman Bobby Scott

Distinguished Service Award to be Presented by Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Education

Accepting the Award on Behalf of Chairman John Kline (R-MN):

Brad Thomas, Senior Policy Advisor for Chairman John Kline, House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce

Distinguished Service Award to be Presented by Dr. Steven Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Virginia Department of Education

Accepting the Award on Behalf of Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA):

Jacqueline Chevalier, Senior Education Policy Advisor, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce

John Kline

Congressman John Kline has been proud to represent the men and women of Minnesota’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives since first being elected to Congress in 2002.

In 2010, John Kline was chosen by his peers to serve as the Chairman of the Education and the Workforce Committee, where he continues to serve today. Congressman Kline, a 25-year veteran of the Marine Corps, also serves on the House Armed Services Committee.

During his successful career in the Marine Corps, he served as a helicopter pilot and earned the responsibility of flying Marine One, the President’s personal helicopter. He also served as a personal military aide to Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

John and his wife, Vicky, live in Burnsville, Minnesota. He is especially proud of his two children and four grandchildren. He is retiring from Congress at the end of this year.

Bobby Scott

Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott is currently serving his twelfth term representing the citizens of Virginia’s Third Congressional District in Congress. Prior to serving in Congress, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates and in the Senate of Virginia.

In Congress, he serves as the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce. In his capacity as the senior Democrat on the Committee, he is leading the fight for access to quality early, secondary and higher education for all of America’s children. In 2015, he was one of the four primary negotiators of the Every Student Succeeds Act, which reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for the first time in 13 years replacing the No Child Left Behind Act.


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He is also working to ensure that American workers are treated fairly, paid a decent wage, given a safe working environment and provided access to affordable health care.

Congressman Scott is also fighting to reform the nation’s criminal justice system. He has introduced the Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education (PROMISE) Act, which would provide resources to state and local governments for evidence-based strategies and programs to prevent juvenile crime. In 2015, he and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) co-authored the Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Effective (SAFE) Justice Act, which has been recognized as one of the most comprehensive criminal justice reform bills in a generation and has attracted significant support from across the political spectrum.

Congressman Scott resides in Newport News, Virginia. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Boston College Law School. He also served in the Massachusetts National Guard and the United States Army Reserve.

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Patty Murray

Discussion with Senator murray and presentation of the 2016 CCSSO Distinguished Service Award


Distinguished Service Award to be Presented by Randy Dorn, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee

patty murray

Washington state’s senior senator, Patty Murray, has championed efforts to expand access to early childhood education, to ensure schools have the resources they need, and to make college more affordable. As Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Patty worked with both Democrats and Republicans to finally fix the Broken No Child Left Behind law, and she is committed to ensuring all students have access to a quality education, regardless of where they live, how they learn, or how much money their parents make.

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Chrisanne Gayl

Opportunities for States Leadership in Early Childhood Education


Dr. Virginia Barry, Commissioner of Education, New Hampshire Department of Education

Chrisanne Gayl, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development at U.S. Department of Education

Chrisanne gayl

Chrisanne Gayl is a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education where she is a leading voice on early education policy. Ms. Gayl is responsible for developing new policies, programs, and budget initiatives to expand high-quality early learning opportunities for the nation’s children. In particular, she played a key role in designing the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge and Preschool Development Grants programs—both of which States are the main grantees.

Ms. Gayl has more than fifteen years of education policy experience at the federal, state, and local levels. Prior to joining the Department, she led a coalition of national organizations (including CCSSO), which developed consensus federal policy recommendations for pre-kindergarten. She has also served as the Director of Federal Programs for the National School Boards Association and as an education advisor to the Governor of California.

Ms. Gayl has testified in front of Congress and has authored numerous publications.

She holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University’s Public Policy Institute and received her undergraduate degree from Colby College in Waterville, Maine.


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11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Michael F. Bennet

Discussion with Senator Bennet


Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee

michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet was elected to his first full term as U.S. Senator from Colorado on Nov. 2, 2010. Senator Bennet’s understanding and leadership on complex financial, economic and education issues enable him to bring commonsense solutions to Washington. In his short time in the Senate, Bennet has earned a reputation as an effective, thoughtful Senator who reaches across the aisle to get the job done.

Bennet helped lead the fight to successfully pass a bill to fix No Child Left Behind in Congress. As part of the bill’s extended negotiating team, he worked to include several provisions in the bill to support teachers and principals, drive innovation and end inequality to help ensure that our kids receive a 21st century education. As a member of the Senate’s education committee and of the conference committee that negotiated the final bill, he worked to ensure Colorado’s voices were reflected in the new law.

As Superintendent of Denver Public Schools, Michael worked to improve student achievement and classroom performance, while also overseeing a halt to years of budgetary cuts in the school system. In 2008, for the first time in five years, the district did not have to cut its budget. In 2009, Denver was able to invest an additional $18 million in its schools and expand early childhood education. Now DPS is beginning to see achievement increasing.

Prior to joining DPS, Michael was chief of staff to then Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and served as a managing director at the Anschutz Investment Company. He married Susan Daggett, a successful natural resources lawyer, in 1997. Michael and Susan are the proud parents of three daughters: Caroline, Halina and Anne.

11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Conclusion of the CCSSO Legislative Conference

Chris Minnich, CCSSO Executive Director, will provide closing remarks for the CCSSO Legislative Conference.

Lunch will be on your own and a list of nearby restaurants and lunch options for those staying on Capitol Hill for meetings will be provided in your workbook and on the online meeting app.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CCSSO Business partners meeting

Dupont Conference Room, CCSSO Offices One Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 700, Washington DC

All CCSSO business partners are invited to join Chris Minnich and CCSSO’s senior leadership team for a meeting to debrief the Legislative Conference, address outstanding questions about ESSA implementation, and discuss upcoming work the Council is leading. A light lunch will be provided.

Guests may walk from the Dirksen building to the CCSSO offices (approximately 0.6 miles).

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. State hill visits

CCSSO members will visit members of Congress. CCSSO will be glad to set up meetings for chiefs and state teams with members of Congress and their congressional delegation. Please let Peter Zamora, CCSSO’s Director of Federal Relations, ([email protected]) know if you have questions about Hill visits or would like for CCSSO to arrange for your visits.

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please let CCSSo know if we can assist you with any visits to the U.S. Capitol. Please email Peter Zamora, [email protected], with any questions or requests.

U.S. Capitol Map

Legislative Conference 2016 » Lunch Options 17

LuNCh OpTiONS

Capitol Hill lUnCH optionS

inside the Capitol:

Dirksen South Buffet: White tablecloth buffet, reservations available. Open 11:30-2:30 in the Dirksen Basement

Dirksen North Servery: Diverse cafeteria selections including salad bar, pizza, burgers, sushi, sandwiches, and carving station. Open 7:30-3 in the Dirksen Basement

Senate Chef: Ready to eat salad or made to order burgers and sandwiches. Open 8-6:30 on the Ground Floor Corridor connecting Dirksen and Hart

russell Carry-Out: Cold and hot buffet, including Chinese fare. Open 7:30-5 in the Russell Building Basement

in the Capitol visitor Center and house Office Buildings:

Capitol visitor Center: Full cafeteria selections. Open 8:30-4 in the Capitol Visitor Center

Longworth Café: Full cafeteria selections. Open 7:30-2:30 in the Longworth House Office Building

rayburn Café: Slightly smaller than Longworth, but still full buffet. Open 7:30-2:30 in the Rayburn House Office Building

North (Senate) side of the Capitol:

Art and Soul $$$ - American 415 New Jersey Ave NW

Charlie palmer Steak $$$$ - Steakhouse, lounge 101 Constitution Ave

Johnny’s half Shell $$$ - Seafood 400 N Capitol St NW

Bistro Bis $$$ - French 15 E St NW

West Wing Cafe $ - Sandwiches/Subs 300 New Jersey Ave NW

Wiseguy Ny pizza $ - Pizza 300 Massachusetts Ave NW

South (house) side of the Capitol:

good Stuff Eatery $$ - Burgers, Dessert, American 303 Pennsylvania Ave SE

We, the pizza $ - Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs, Dessert 305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Tortilla Cafe $ - Mexican, Latin American 210 7th St SE

District Taco $ - Mexican, Tacos 656 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Acqua Al 2 $$$ - Italian 212 7th St SE

montmartre $$ - French, European 327 7th St SE

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the Distinguished Service award is the Council’s highest honor, and recognizes individuals whose contributions have given strength to pre K-12 public education in the United States. this year, we recognize these four individuals for their distinguished service on behalf of students.

the Distinguished Service award2016 recipients:

Senator lamar alexander

Congressman John Kline

Congressman Robert C. “Bobby”

Scott

Senator patty Murray

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BOArD OF DirECTOrS

The CCSSO Board of Directors manages the overall business affairs of the Council and is the governing body of the organization.

Officers

Directors

President: Tony EversWisconsin

President-Elect: Melody Schopp South Dakota

Past-President: June Atkinson North Carolina

Randy DornWashington

Michael Martirano West Virginia

Hanna SkanderaNew Mexico

Carey Wright Mississippi

Virginia BarryNew Hampshire

Brenda CasselliusMinnesota

20 Legislative Conference 2016 » Membership Directory

ChiEFS— The names of chiefs in attendance are in red —

AlAbAmA

AlAskASusan McCauleyInterim Commissioner of Educationhttp://www.eed.state.ak.usAssumed Office: 3/1/2016Appointed by State Board Confirmed by Governor

AmericAn sAmoASalu Hunkin-FinauDirector of Educationhttp://www.doe.asAppointed by Governor

ArizonADiane DouglasSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.ade.state.az.usAssumed Office: 1/9/2015Elected by Popular Vote

ArkAnsAsJohnny KeyCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.arkansased.orgAssumed Office: 3/26/2015Appointed by Governor

bureAu of indiAn educAtionCharles RoesselDirectorhttp://www.bie.eduAssumed Office: 3/1/13 Appointed by Bureau of Indian Affairs

cAliforniATom TorlaksonState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.cde.ca.govAssumed Office: 1/3/2011Elected by Popular Vote

colorAdoRichard CrandallCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.cde.state.co.usAssumed Office: 1/19/2016Appointed by State Board

connecticutDianna Roberge-WentzellCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.sde.ct.govAssumed Office: 1/9/2015Appointed by State Board

delAwAreSteven GodowskySecretary of Educationhttp://www.doe.k12.de.usAssumed Office: 9/9/2015Appointed by Governor

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depArtment of defense educAtion ActivityThomas BradyDoDEA Directorhttp://www.dodea.eduAssumed Office: 3/20/2014Appointed by DoDEA

district of columbiAHanseul KangState Superintendent of Educationhttp://osse.dc.govAssumed Office: 3/23/2015Appointed by Mayor of District of Columbia

floridAPam StewartCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.fldoe.orgAssumed Office: 8/2/13Appointed by State Board

GeorGiARichard WoodsState Superintendent of Schoolshttp://www.doe.k12.ga.usAssumed Office: 1/13/2015Elected by Popular Vote

GuAmJon FernandezSuperintendent of Guam Department of Educationhttps://sites.google.com/a/gdoe.net/gdoeAssumed Office: 7/1/2012Appointed by State Board

HAwAi’iKathryn MatayoshiSuperintendent of Educationhttp://doe.k12.hi.usAssumed Office: 1/8/2010Appointed by State Board

idAHoSherri YbarraSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.sde.idaho.govAssumed Office: 1/5/2015Elected by Popular Vote

illinoisTony SmithSuperintendent of Educationhttp://www.isbe.state.il.usAssumed Office: 5/1/2015Appointed by State Board

indiAnAGlenda RitzSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.doe.in.govAssumed Office: 1/14/2013 Elected by Popular Vote

iowARyan WiseDirector of Educationhttp://www.educateiowa.govAssumed Office: 7/1/2015Appointed by Governor



kAnsAsRandy WatsonCommissionerhttp://www.ksde.orgAssumed Office: 7/1/2015Appointed by State Board

kentuckyStephen PruittCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.education.ky.govAssumed Office: 10/16/2015Appointed by State Board

louisiAnAJohn White State Superintendent of Education http://www.doe.state.la.usAssumed Office: 1/11/2012Appointed by State Board

mAineWilliam BeardsleyActing Commissioner of Educationhttp://www.maine.gov/educationAssumed Office: 10/26/15Appointed by Governor

mArylAndJack SmithInterim Superintendent of Schoolshttp://www.msde.maryland.govAssumed Office: 9/14/2015Appointed by State Board

mAssAcHusettsMitchell ChesterCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.doe.mass.eduAssumed Office: 5/19/2008Appointed by State Board, Confirmed by Governor

micHiGAnBrian WhistonSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.michigan.gov/mdeAssumed Office: 7/1/2015Appointed by State Board

minnesotABrenda CasselliusCommissionerhttp://www.education.state.mn.usAssumed Office: 12/31/2010Appointed by Governor

mississippiCarey Wright Superintendent of Educationhttp://www.mde.k12.ms.usAssumed Office: 11/01/2013Appointed by State Board

missouriMargie VandevenCommissioner of Educationhttp://dese.mo.govAssumed Office: 1/1/2015Appointed by State Board



montAnADenise JuneauSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://opi.mt.govAssumed Office: 1/5/2009Elected by Popular Vote

nebrAskAMatthew BlomstedtCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.education.ne.govAssumed Office: 1/2/2014Appointed by State Board

nevAdASteve CanaveroSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.doe.nv.govAssumed Office: 9/4/2015Appointed by Governor

new HAmpsHireVirginia BarryCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.education.nh.govAssumed Office: 6/1/2009Appointed by Governor, Confirmed by Executive Council

new JerseyDavid HespeCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.state.nj.us/educationAssumed Office: 3/20/2014Appointed by Governor

new mexicoHanna SkanderaSecretary of Educationhttp://www.ped.state.nm.usAssumed Office: 12/1/2010Appointed by Governor

new yorkMaryEllen EliaCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.nysed.govAssumed Office: 7/6/2015Appointed by State Board

nortH cArolinAJune AtkinsonSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.ncpublicschools.orgAssumed Office: 8/23/2005Elected by Popular Vote

nortH dAkotAKirsten BaeslerSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.dpi.state.nd.usAssumed Office: 1/2/2013 Elected by Popular Vote

nortHern mAriAnA islAndsRita SablanCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.cnmipss.orgAssumed Office: 8/1/2008 Appointed by Governor



oHioLonny RiveraInterim Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.ode.state.oh.usAssumed Office: 1/1/16Appointed by State Board

oklAHomAJoy HofmeisterState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://sde.state.ok.usAssumed Office: 1/1/2015Elected by Popular Vote

oreGonSalam NoorDeputy Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.ode.state.or.usAssumed Office: 7/1/2015Appointed by Governor

pennsylvAniAPedro RiveraSecretary of Educationhttp://www.education.state.pa.usAssumed Office: 1/20/2015Appointed by Governor

puerto ricoRafael Román MelendezDirector de Educaciónhttp://de.gobierno.prAppointed by Governor

rHode islAndKen WagnerCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.ride.ri.govAssumed Office: 7/13/2015Appointed by State Board

soutH cArolinAMolly SpearmanState Superintendent of Educationhttp://www.ed.sc.govAssumed Office: 1/9/2015Elected by Popular Vote

soutH dAkotAMelody SchoppSecretary of Educationhttp://doe.sd.govAssumed Office: 1/18/2011Appointed by Governor

tennesseeCandice McQueenCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.tn.gov/educationAssumed Office: 1/17/2015Appointed by Governor

texAsMike MorathCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.tea.state.tx.usAssumed Office: 1/4/2016Appointed by Governor



utAHSydnee DicksonInterim Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.schools.utah.govAssumed Office: 2/18/2016Appointed by State Board

vermontRebecca HolcombeSuperintendent of Educationhttp://www.education.vermont.govAssumed Office: 1/1/2014Appointed by Governor

virGin islAndsSharon McCollumCommissioner of Educationhttp://www.doe.viAssumed Office: 6/4/2015Appointed by Governor

virGiniASteve StaplesSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.doe.virginia.govAssumed Office: 5/1/14Appointed by Governor

wAsHinGtonRandy DornSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://www.k12.wa.usAssumed Office: 1/14/2009Elected by Popular Vote

west virGiniAMichael MartiranoState Superintendent of Schoolshttp://wvde.state.wv.usAssumed Office: 9/1/14Appointed by State Board

wisconsinTony EversSuperintendent of Public Instructionhttp://dpi.wi.govAssumed Office: 4/1/2009Elected by Popular Vote

wyominGJillian BalowState Superintendent of Public Instructionhttp://edu.wyoming.govAssumed Office: 1/5/2015Elected by Popular Vote

26 Legislative Conference 2016 » Chief Tenure

ChiEF TENurE

name title StateDate

assumed Office

Time in Office (current to

4/1/16)- State Superintendent of Education Alabama - 0 months

Susan McCauley Interim Commissioner of Education & Early Development Alaska 3/1/16 1 month

Sydnee Dickson Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Utah 2/18/16 1 month

Richard Crandall Commissioner of Education Colorado 1/19/16 2 months

Mike Morath Commissioner of Education Texas 1/4/16 3 months

Lonny Rivera Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio 1/1/16 3 months

William Beardsley Acting Commissioner Maine 10/26/15 5 months

Stephen Pruitt Commissioner of Education Kentucky 10/16/15 5 months

Jack Smith Interim Superintendent of Schools Maryland 9/14/15 7 months

Steven Godowsky Secretary of Education Delaware 9/9/15 7 months

Steve Canavero Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Nevada 9/4/15 7 months

Ken Wagner Commissioner of Education Rhode Island 7/13/15 9 months

MaryEllen Elia Commissioner of Education New York 7/6/15 9 months

Ryan Wise Director of Education Iowa 7/1/15 9 months

Randy Watson Commissioner of Education Kansas 7/1/15 9 months

Brian Whiston Superintendent of Public Instruction Michigan 7/1/15 9 months

Salam Noor Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Oregon 7/1/15 9 months

Sharon McCollum Commissioner of Education Virgin Islands 6/4/15 10 months

Tony Smith Superintendent of Education Illinois 5/1/15 11 months

Johnny Key Commissioner of Education Arkansas 3/26/15 1 year

Hanseul Kang Superintendent of Education District of Columbia 3/23/15 1 year

Pedro Rivera Secretary of Education Pennsylvania 1/20/15 1 year, 2 months

Candice McQueen Commissioner of Education Tennessee 1/17/15 1 year, 2 months

Richard Woods State Superintendent of Schools Georgia 1/13/15 1 year, 3 months

Diane Douglas Superintendent of Schools Arizona 1/9/15 1 year, 3 months

Dianna Roberge-Wentzell Commissioner of Education Connecticut 1/9/15 1 year, 3 months

Molly Spearman State Superintendent of Education South Carolina 1/9/15 1 year, 3 months

Sherri Ybarra Superintendent of Public Instruction Idaho 1/5/15 1 year, 3 months

Jillian Balow Superintendent of Public Instruction Wyoming 1/5/15 1 year, 3 months

Margie Vandeven Commissioner of Education Missouri 1/1/15 1 year, 3 months

Joy Hofmeister State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oklahoma 1/1/15 1 year, 3 months

Michael Martirano Superintendent of Schools West Virginia 9/1/14 1 year, 7 months

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ChiEF TENurE

Steve Staples Superintendent of Public Instruction Virginia 5/1/14 1 year, 11 months

Thomas Bradley Director DoDEA 3/20/14 2 years

Matthew Blomstedt Commissioner of Education Nebraska 1/2/14 2 years, 3 months

Rebecca Holcombe Superintendent of Education Vermont 1/2/14 2 years, 3 months

Carey Wright Superintendent of Education Mississippi 11/1/13 2 years, 5 months

Rafael Román Melendez Director of Education Puerto Rico 8/19/13 2 years, 7 months

Pam Stewart Commissioner of Education Florida 8/2/13 2 years, 8 months

Charles Roessel Acting Director Bureau of Indian Education 3/1/13 3 years, 1 month

Glenda Ritz Superintendent of Public Instruction Indiana 1/14/13 3 years, 3 months

Kirsten Baesler Superintendent of Public Instruction North Dakota 1/2/13 3 years, 3 months

Salu Hunkin-Finau Director of Education American Samoa 1/1/13 3 years, 3 months

Jon Fernandez Superintendent of Education Guam 7/1/12 3 years, 9 months

David Hespe* Commissioner of Education New Jersey 3/3/2014* 4 years, 1 month

John White State Superintendent of Education Louisiana 1/11/12 4 years, 3 months

Melody Schopp Secretary of Education South Dakota 1/18/11 5 years, 2 months

Hanna Skandera Superintendent of Public Instruction New Mexico 1/10/11 5 years, 3 months

Brenda Cassellius Commissioner Minnesota 1/4/11 5 years, 3 months

Tom Torlakson Superintendent of Public Instruction California 1/3/11 5 years, 3 months

Kathryn Matayoshi Superintendent of Education Hawaii 1/4/10 6 years, 3 months

Virginia Barry Commissioner of Education New Hampshire 6/1/09 6 years, 10 months

Anthony Evers State Superintendent of Public Instruction Wisconsin 4/1/09 7 years

Randy Dorn Superintendent of Public Instruction Washington 1/14/09 7 years, 3 months

Denise Juneau Superintendent of Public Instruction Montana 1/5/09 7 years, 3 months

Rita Sablan Commissioner of Education Northern Mariana Islands 8/1/08 7 years, 8 months

Mitchell Chester Commissioner of Education Massachusetts 5/19/08 7 years, 10 months

June Atkinson Superintendent of Public Instruction North Carolina 8/23/05 10 years, 7 months

*David Hespe was previously the chief in NJ from March 1999-March 2001

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Congratulations to the four finalists for2016 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

The National Teacher of the Year program, run by the Council of Chief State School Officers and presented by Voya Financial, identifies exceptional teachers in the country, recognizes their effective work in the classroom, amplifies their voices, and empowers them to participate in policy discussions at the state and national levels.

Learn more at www.ccsso.org.

MEET THE FOUR FINALISTS FOR 2016 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Nathan Gibbs-Bowling

2016 Washington Teacher of the YearNathan Gibbs-Bowling teaches social studies at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA.

“Throughout human history there has been no greater democratizing force within societies than education,” Gibbs-Bowling writes. “It is the great equalizer; the great opportunity creator; the greatest economic stimulus ever conceived. Education has saved more lives than anything save modern medicine.”

He embodies and teaches this logic in his Advanced Placement U.S. Government class where he hopes to inspire community leaders and teachers. To do this, he models civic engagement for students. Gibbs-Bowling mentors young men of color through the College Success Foundation Achievers Scholars

Program and distributes in-person care packages to former students who are now in college.

“I am a teacher for one simple reason: I believe in the transformational and liberatory power of education - especially public education - to change the trajectories of not only individual lives, but entire communities.”

Learn more about Nathan Gibbs-Bowling, and why he was selected as a finalist.

Jahana Hayes

2016 Connecticut Teacher of the Year“It is of no benefit to anyone if a student achieves high grades and tremendous academic success if they have no desire or knowledge of how to help others,” she writes.

Hayes cites personal experiences as her reason for becoming a teacher. She is the first in her family to attend college, and gratefully recalls teachers in her life who let her borrow books to read at home. Today, she passes on this work by promoting cultural awareness and developing service learning curriculum for her school and community.

Hayes believes that, “Students need role models who are reflective of themselves.” To that end, she has helped secure grants to promote education as a career, especially for minority candidates.

Learn more about Jahana Hayes, and why she was selected as a finalist.

http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/NTOY/Applications/NTOY2016/WANathanGibbsBowlingFinalApplication.pdf

http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/NTOY/Applications/NTOY2016/CTJahanaHayesFinalApplication.pdf

Congratulations to the four finalists for2016 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

The National Teacher of the Year program, run by the Council of Chief State School Officers and presented by Voya Financial, identifies exceptional teachers in the country, recognizes their effective work in the classroom, amplifies their voices, and empowers them to participate in policy discussions at the state and national levels.

Learn more at www.ccsso.org.

MEET THE FOUR FINALISTS FOR 2016 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Daniel Jocz

2016 California Teacher of the YearAs a historian specializing in American History, Jocz works to incorporate the perspectives of all groups of people into his classroom. “The experience of African Americans, women, immigrants, workers, the poor, and LGBT individuals is American History,” he writes.

Jocz has created a curriculum that challenges students to not narrowly define literacy as just reading and writing, but also to include global, social media, popular culture, and digital literacy. To help achieve these goals he created a popular history YouTube channel, has participated in seven international teaching programs, and coordinates school-wide activities as Leadership Advisor.

“As a teacher you have the opportunity to prepare students for jobs that haven’t even been created yet, awaken passions students never knew they had, and to inspire them to travel to places they never dreamt they would see.”

Learn more about Daniel Jocz, and why he was selected as a finalist.

Shawn Sheehan

2016 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Shawn Sheehan is a specialized education Algebra teacher at Norman High School in Norman, OK.

Sheehan’s interest in teaching developed from working with young adults with disabilities as a job coach. He says he became a teacher because he “wanted children to know that their disabilities and challenges should not immediately disqualify them from a more productive, successful career and life.”

He also believes in developing the narrative and morale of our nation’s teachers. In 2013, Sheehan created the “Teach Like Me” Campaign, through which he engaged the community and social media to inspire others to become teachers.

Building relationships with students and helping them to make connections between content and real life is paramount to Sheehan. “I make it clear that I find joy in challenges, so when my students get stuck they know how to find the motivation within to keep pushing forward.”

Learn more about Shawn Sheehan, and why he was selected as a finalist.

http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/NTOY/Applications/NTOY2016/CADanielJoczFinalApplication.pdf

http://www.ccsso.org/Documents/NTOY/Applications/NTOY2016/OKShawnSheehanFinalApplication.pdf

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SEA STAFF

AlAbAmAJeffery LanghamAssistant State [email protected]

ArizonAAshley BergDirector of Policy Development & Government [email protected]

Michael BradleyChief of [email protected]

ArkAnsAsMark GotcherDeputy Commissioner [email protected]

cAliforniAJohn HooperFederal Policy [email protected]

cAliforniAJulia MartinFederal [email protected]

Glen PriceChief Deputy [email protected]

colorAdoKaty AnthesChief of [email protected]

Gretchen MorganAssociate [email protected]

commonweAltH of tHe nortHern mAriAnA islAnds

Jackie QuituguaAssociate Commissioner for Curriculum & [email protected]

Lynette VillagomezAssociate Commissioner for Accountability, Research and [email protected]

connecticutEllen CohnDeputy [email protected]

delAwAreKaren Field RogersDeputy [email protected]

Susan HaberstrohPolicy & External [email protected]

depArtment of defense educAtion ActivityLinda CurtisPrincipal Deputy Director and Associate Director for [email protected]

GeorGiARon CulverExecutive [email protected]

HAwAiiWanelle KaneshiroEvaluation [email protected]

Shari Dela Cuadra-LarsenActing Director, Special Projects [email protected]

Ellen NishiokaInstitutional [email protected]

Stephanie ShiptonInstitutional [email protected]

Carey TambioTitle l Educational SpecialistCarey_Tambio/SSB/[email protected]

idAHoMarcia M. BeckmanAssociate Deputy Superintendent, Federal [email protected]

Jeff ChurchChief Communications [email protected]

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idAHoTim McMurtreyChief Performance [email protected]

Chuck ZimmerlyCommunity Relations [email protected]

illinoisJason HelferDeputy Superintendent for Teaching and [email protected]

Melina WrightDivision [email protected]

indiAnADaniel AltmanExecutive Director of Communications [email protected]

Jeff CoyneDirector of Federal [email protected]

iowAJeff BergerDeputy [email protected]

David TillyDeputy [email protected]

kAnsAsBrad NeuenswanderDeputy Commissioner [email protected]

kentuckyKevin BrownAssociate Commissioner/General [email protected]

mAssAcHusettsLauren GreeneAssistant Chief of [email protected]

mAineSarah ForsterAssistant Attorney [email protected]

Jaci HolmesFederal/State [email protected]

mArylAndHenry JohnsonInterim Deputy State [email protected]

Bill ReinhardMedia Relations [email protected]

Karen SalmonInterim Deputy State Supt., Office of School Effectiveness [email protected]

mAssAcHusettsJessica LeitzDirector of External [email protected]

micHiGAnBen WilliamsLegislative [email protected]

minnesotASteve DibbDeputy [email protected]

Stephanie GraffChief Accountability [email protected]

mississippiKim BentonChief Academic [email protected]

Pete SmithSerior Policy [email protected]


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missouriStacey PreisDeputy Commissioner for the Division of Learning Services [email protected]

Constance RushDirector, Legislative [email protected]

montAnADeb HallidayPolicy Advisor for Community Learning [email protected]

nebrAskADeborah FrisonDeputy [email protected]

Brian HalsteadChief of Staff/Assistant [email protected]

nevAdAGregory BortolinPublic Information [email protected]

Dena DurishDeputy Superintendent for Educator Effectiveness & Family [email protected]

Matthew SmithState SIG [email protected]

new HAmpsHireHeather GageChief of [email protected]

Paul LeatherDeputy [email protected]

new JerseyJill HulnickDeputy Chief Talent and Performance [email protected]

Diana PasculliDirector of Educator [email protected]

new yorkJhone EbertSenior Deputy [email protected]

Angelica InfanteDeputy [email protected]

Nicolas Storelli-Castro Director of Governmental [email protected]

nortH cArolinALouis FabrizioDirector of Data, Research and Federal [email protected]

nortH dAkotARobert MarthallerAssistant [email protected]

Laurie MatzkeTitle I [email protected]

district of columbiAShana YoungChief of [email protected]

oHioJeremy MarksFederal Programs Director/Federal [email protected]

Jimmy SheppardChief of [email protected]

Chris WoolardSenior Executive [email protected]

oklAHomAPhil BacharachCommunications [email protected]

Katie DunlapDeputy Supt. of Accountability and [email protected]


SEA STAFF

Cindy KossDeputy Superintendent of Academic Affairs and [email protected]

oreGonMichelle HooperChief of [email protected]

Meg KochStrategic [email protected]

Amy WojcickiInterim Communications [email protected]

puerto ricoEnid Madera [email protected]

Harry Valentin GonzalezUndersecretary of Academic [email protected]

soutH cArolinAElizabeth CarpentierChief of Staff, Interim Deputy Superintendent, Innovation & [email protected]

Karla HawkinsDeputy Supt: Division of Federal, State, and Community [email protected]

tennesseeKathleen AirhartDeputy [email protected]

utAHRich NyeAssociate [email protected]

vermontAmy FowlerDeputy [email protected]

vermontRobert StirewaltDirector of Communications and Legislative Affairs [email protected]

virGin islAndsDionne Wells-HedringtonInsular [email protected]

virGiniALynn SodatTitle I [email protected]

wAsHinGtonKenneth KanikebergChief of [email protected]

Gil MendozaDeputy [email protected]

west virGiniAMichele BlattChief Accountability and Performance Officer for School [email protected]

wisconsinEmilie AmundsonChief of [email protected]

Michael ThompsonDeputy State [email protected]

wyominGRob BryantDivision of School Support [email protected]

Kari EakinsCommunications [email protected]

Dicky ShanorChief of [email protected]


iNviTED pArTiCipANTS

ANTHoNY ALPERTExecutive DirectorSmarter Balanced Assessment ConsortiumSmarter Balanced - 10945 Le Conte Avenue - Suite 1400Los Angeles, CA 90095(503)[email protected]

JEREMY ANDERSoNPresidentEducation Commission of the States700 Broadway - Suite 810 Denver, CO 80203(303)[email protected]

REBECCA ARNoLDDirector of PolicyTransforming Education24 School StreetBoston, MA 02108-5113(857)719-9320 [email protected]

KATHERINE BASSETTCEONational Network of State Teachers of the Year1201 Connecticut Avenue - Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036(609)[email protected]

ToNY BENNETTPartnerStrategos Group711 Mure De Ronce Drive New Albany, IN 47150(502)[email protected]

MARY BLANuSAProgram Officer, EducationLeona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust230 Park Avenue - Suite 659 New York, NY 10169(212)[email protected]

SANDY BoYDCOOAchieve, Inc1400 16th Street NW - Suite 510 Washington, DC 20036(202)[email protected]

MARY BRoWNELLDirector, CEEDAR CenterUniversity of FloridaCEEDAR Center1403 Norman HallGainesville, FL [email protected]

WILLIAM BuSHAWExecutive DirectorNational Assessment Governing Board (NAGB)800 N. Capitol Street, NW - Suite 825Washington, DC 20002(202)[email protected]

LILY CLARKAssistant Director for Policy and ResearchNational Assessment Governing Board (NAGB)800 N Capitol Street, NW – Suite 825 Washington, DC 20002-4260(202)[email protected]

MICHAEL CoHENPresidentAchieve, Inc1400 16th St NWSuite 510Washington, DC 20036(202)[email protected]

LuCILLE DAVYSenior AdvisorThe Hunt Institute1 Mallard Place Pennington, NJ 08534-2909(609)[email protected]

JoHN DENNINGSenior Program OfficerBill and Melinda Gates Foundation1300 I (Eye) St, NWWashington, DC 20005(919)[email protected]






JESSICA DoNALDSoNSenior Program Officer for PolicyNellie Mae Education Foundation1250 Hancock StreetSuite 205NQuincy, MA 02169(443)[email protected]

JoHN FISCHERSenior Program OfficerBill and Melinda Gates Foundation1300 I St, NWSuite 200 EastWashington, DC 20005(202)[email protected]

KIMBERLY GREENExecutive DirectorNational Association of State Directors of Career Education Consortium8484 Georgia Avenue - Suite 320 Silver Spring, MD 20910(301)[email protected]

JADE GRIEVESenior DirectorAmerica Achieves95 Morton StreetNew York, NY 10014(917)[email protected]

SARAH GRuNEWALDDeputy Executive Director, Program StrategyPIE Network110 5th Street North - Suite 410Minneapolis, MN 55403(646)483-0602 [email protected]

KENJI HAKuTAProfessorStanford University319 Iris StreetRedwood City, CA 94062(650)[email protected]

GLEN HARVEYChief Executive OfficerWestEd730 Harrison StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107(415)[email protected]

STEPHANIE HIRSHExecutive DirectorLearning Forward17330 Preston Road - Suite 106D Dallas, TX 75252(972)[email protected]

MELISSA JuNGEPartnerFederal Education Group, LLCFederal Education Group, PLLC1455 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 400Washington, DC 20004(202)[email protected]

RAE ANN KNoPFDeputy Director, USPBill and Melinda Gates Foundation1432 Elliott Avenue, WestSeattle, WA 98119(202)[email protected]

SHEARA KRVARICPartnerFederal Education Group, LLC1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20006(202)[email protected]

PHILLIP LoVELLVice President for Federal AdvocacyAlliance for Excellent Education201 Connecticut Avenue NW - Suite 901 - Washington, DC 20036(202)[email protected]

MICHAEL MAGEECEOChiefs for Change (401)[email protected]




BRENNAN MCMAHoN PARToNSenior Associate, State Policy and AdvocacyData Quality Campaign1341 G St NW - Suite 700Washington, DC 20005(202)[email protected]

KELLY MCMANuSSenior Legislative Affairs AssociateEducation Trust1250 H St NW - Suite 700Washington, DC [email protected]

TIFFANY MILLERVP, Government RelationsCommunities in Schools2345 Crystal Drive - Suite 700Arlington, VA 22202(703)[email protected]

ANGELA MINNICIDirector, Center on Great Teachers and LeadersAmerican Institutes for Research1000 Thomas Jefferson St, NWWashington, DC 20007(202)[email protected]

SuSAN PATRICKPresident and CEOInternational Association for K12 Online Learning4108 Park Avenue Richmond, VA 23221(703)[email protected]

GAVIN PAYNEDirector, Advocacy and CommunicationsBill and Melinda Gates FoundationBill and Melinda Gates Foundation1300 I Street, NWWashington, DC 20005(202)[email protected]

LINDA PITTENGERChief Operating OfficerNational Center for Innovation in Education1648 McGrathiana Pkwy - Suite 350Lexington, KY 40511(502)[email protected]

DELIA PoMPASenior FellowMigration Policy Institute1400 16th ST NW Ste 300Washington, DC [email protected]

JuLIA RAFAL-BAERChief Operating OfficerChiefs for Change1455 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW - Suite 400-311 Washington, DC 20004-1008(401)[email protected]

GREG RICHMoNDPresident & CEONational Association of Charter School Authorizers105 W. Adams Street - Suite 1900Chicago, IL 60603-6253(312)[email protected]

ELIZABETH SCHNEIDERChief of StaffAlliance for Excellent Education1201 Connecticut Avenue, NW - Suite 901 Washington, DC 20036(202)[email protected]

CHRISToPHER SHEARERProgram Officer, EducationWilliam & Flora Hewlett Foundation2121 Sand Hill RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025-6909(650)234-4500 (5690)[email protected]

LAuRA SLoVERCEOPartnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW - 6th FloorWashington, DC 20006(202)[email protected]








JAMES WENDoRFExecutive DirectorNational Center for Learning Disabilities32 Laight Street - 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10013(917)[email protected]

GENE WILHoITChief Executive OfficerNational Center for Innovation in Education524 S Main StLawrenceburg, KY 40342(202)[email protected]

LuCI WILLITSDeputy Executive DirectorSmarter Balanced Assessment Consortium522 S. Winthrop Way Boise, ID 83709(208)[email protected]

REBECCA WoLFEDirector, Students at the CenterJobs for the Future88 Broad Street, 8th Floor Boston, MA 02110(617)728.4446 (226)[email protected]

STEPHANIE WooD-GARNETT, ED.D.Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, Standards, Assessment, and Deeper LearningAlliance for Excellent Education1201 Connecticut Ave. NW - Suite 901Washington, DC 20036(202)[email protected]

JASoN ZIMBAFounding PartnerStudent Achievement Partners58 E 11th Street - 7th Floor New York, NY 10003(802)[email protected]


pArTNErS

DR. RYAN BALCHAdvancED9115 Westside ParkwayAlpharetta, GA 30009(404)[email protected]

JENNIFER BELLEducation Specialist SAS Institute Inc.100 SAS Campus DriveCary, NC 27513(910)214 [email protected]

KEN BERGMANChief Legal OfficerAdvancED9115 Westside ParkwayAlpharetta, GA 30009(888)[email protected]

MARTIN BoRGPresident and CEOMeasured Progress100 Education WayDover, NH 03820(603)[email protected]

JACoB BRuNoAssociate Director of Strategic PartnershipsCorwin Press24555 Teller RoadThousand Oaks, CA [email protected]

JAMIE CANDEEPresident & CEOQuestar Assessment, Inc.5550 Upper 147th Street WestApple Valley, MN 55124(612)[email protected]

JAIME CASAPChief Education EvangelistGoogle1137 West Lynwood StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007(347)[email protected]

SuSAN CASTILLoVice President, West RegionProject Lead The Way5365 Nectar WayEugene, OR 97405(317)[email protected]

DIANE DEBACKERAdvisorMetaMetrics2102 SW Village Hall RoadTopeka, KS 66614(785)[email protected]

LINDA DuBoISVice PresidentCurriculum Associates11622 SW 41st AvenuePostland, OR 97219(503)[email protected]

MARK A. ELGARTPresident/CEOAdvancED9115 Westside PkwyAlpharetta, GA 30009(888)413-3669 (5595)[email protected]

SCoTT FREINAssistant Vice PresidentACT500 ACT DriveIowa City, IA 52243-0168(202)[email protected]

MARLENE GARCIAManagerApple1 Infinite LoopCupertino, CA 95014(916)[email protected]

KELLY GooDRICHVice President for Policy and AdvocacyNorthwest Evaluation Association121 NW Everett StreetPortland, OR 97209(210)[email protected]

MISCHELLE HANDLEYNational Director of Strategic PartnershipsNational Center on Education and the Economy / NISL2121 K Street - Suite 700Washington, DC 20037(913)[email protected]


pArTNErS

SCoTT HILLRegional Vice President- WesternCollege Board2001 Gateway Place, Ste 220WSan Jose, CA 95110(530)[email protected]

JoHN HuSSEYChief Strategy OfficerBattelle For Kids1160 Dublin Road Suite 500Columbus, OH 43215(614)[email protected]

SABRINA LAINESenior Vice President, Chief Strategy OfficerAmerican Institutes for Research1000 Thomas Jefferson Street, NWWashington, DC 20007(202)[email protected]

RICHARD LANGFoRDStrategic Alliance ManagerMicrosoftOne Microsoft WayRedmond, WA 98052-7329(845)[email protected]

JAY LARoCHEVP, OutreachWilson Language Training47 Old Webster RoadOxford, MA 01540(508)[email protected]

J.T. LAWRENCEExecutive DirectorEducational Testing Service21080 East Jefferson AvenueAurora, CO 80013(916)[email protected]

STEPHEN LAZERSenior VP, Student and Teacher AssessmentEducational Testing Service660 Rosedale Road - Lord Hall L-218Princeton, NJ 08540(609)[email protected]

MARCuS LINGENFELTERVice President, State & Federal ProgramsNational Math Science Initiative8350 N Central Expy Suite M-2200Dallas, TX [email protected]

SHANNoN LITToNManager, Government RelationsEducational Testing Service1800 K St NW – Suite - 900Washington, DC [email protected]

CHRIS LoHSEVP - Government AffairsRenaissance Learning2911 Peach StreetWisconsin Rapids, WI 54494(715)[email protected]

THoMAS LuNASenior Vice President and Chief Policy OfficerProject Lead The Way(208)[email protected]

JESSIE LYoNSDirector of Government RelationsScholastic557 Broadway - 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10012(603)[email protected]

JIM MAHoNEYExecutive DirectorBattelle For Kids1160 Dublin Road, Ste. 500Columbus, OH 43215(614)481-3141 (x203)[email protected]

AuRoRA MARTINEZExecutive DirectorCurriculum Associates153 Rangeway RoadNorth Billerica, MA 01862(800)[email protected]

ED MCKINNEYAdvisor to the PresidentMeasurement Incorporated420 Courtlea Oaks BlvdWinter Garden, FL 34787(832)[email protected]


pArTNErS

MARK MCNIELDirector, Strategic Business Initiatives | Business DevelopmentMeasured Progress100 Education WayDover, NH 03820(210)[email protected]

SCoTT MoNTGoMERYVice President, Policy, Advocacy, and Government RelationsACT500 ACT DriveIowa City, IA 52243-0168(319)[email protected]

DERRIS MooRESr. VP of Strategic PartnershipsSchool Improvement Network32 West Center StreetMidvale, UT 84047(801)[email protected]

ALAN MoRGANConsultantRenaissance Learning(505)[email protected]

HEATH MoRRISoNSenior Vice President, Government AffairsMcGraw-Hill EducationMcGraw-Hill2 Penn Plaza, 20th FloorNew York, NY 10121(347)[email protected]

JoHN oSWALDVice President and COOEducational Testing Service10999 Interstate Highway 10 - WestSuite 400San Antonio, TX 78230(210)[email protected]

LILLIAN PACESenior Director of National PolicyKnowledgeWorks1 W 4th Street - Suite 200Cincinnati, OH 45202(202)[email protected]

JEFF PETERSoNVP, Government RelationsQuestar Assessment, Inc.5550 Upper 147th Street WestMinneapolis, MN [email protected]

ERIC RoBERTSoNStrategic Alliance Manager, US EDUMicrosoft700 Washington Avenue NorthMinneapolis, MN 55401(612)[email protected]

STEFANIE SANFoRDChief of Global Policy, Advocacy & CommunicationsCollege Board1919 M Street, NW - Suite 300Washington, DC [email protected]

KIMBERLY SCARDINoEducation AdvocacyApple1 Infinite LoopCupertino, CA 95014(202)[email protected]

HENRY SCHERICHPresidentMeasurement Incorporated423 Morris StreetDurham, NC 27701(919)683-2413 (1135)[email protected]

ANNE SCHIANoSenior Vice President for Government RelationsMetaMetrics, Inc.1000 Park Forty Plaza Drive St. 120Durham, NC 27713(518)[email protected]

SCoTT SEDBERRYDirector, Business DevelopmentTexas Instruments13532 N. Central ExpresswayMail Station 3818Dallas, TX 75243(972)[email protected]


pArTNErS

NANCY SEGALExecutive Director of Government and External RelationsEducational Testing Service1800 K St Nw Ste 900Washington, DC 20006-2229(202)[email protected]

DEBBIE SMITHSr. Director of State and Federal AccountsNorthwest Evaluation Association121 NW Everett StreetPortland, OR 97209(405)[email protected]

MALBERT SMITHPresident and Co-FounderMetaMetrics, Inc.1000 Park Forty Plaza Drive - Suite 120Durham, NC [email protected]

MIKE SouLESPresidentCorwin Press2455 Teller RoadThousand Oaks, CA 91320(805)[email protected]

PAuL J. ToRToLANIVice President EducationWilson Language Training47 Old Webster RoadOxford, MA 01540(508)[email protected]

SANDRA WIESESenior Vice PresidentData Recognition Corporation13490 Bass Lake RoadMaple Grove, MN 55311(763)[email protected]

MATT WILLIAMSVice President, Policy and AdvocacyKnowledgeWorks1 W 4th Street - Suite 200Cincinnati, OH 45202(513)[email protected]

SARA WRAIGHTPrincipal ResearcherAmerican Institutes for Research10 S. Riverside Plaza - Suite 600Chicago, IL 60606(312)[email protected]

PATRICIA WRIGHTSenior State AdvisorMetaMetrics12802 Rivers Bend RoadChester, VA 23836(804)[email protected]

NADJA YouNGEducation SpecialistSAS Institute Inc.SAS Campus DriveCary, NC 27513(919)[email protected]

RICHARD ZEIGERConsultantTexas Instruments(916)[email protected]

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CCSSO CONSuLTANTS

JuLIE CoRBETTAdvisor to CCSSO SCASS on Supports and InterventionCorbett Education Consulting LLC18 Roosevelt StNorwalk, CT 06851-3028(312)[email protected]

TERRY HoLLIDAYSenior AdvisorCouncil of Chief State School Officers21 Fern Haven LnFairview, NC 28730(502)[email protected]

BRENDA DANN-MESSIERCareer Readiness Initiative CoachCouncil of Chief State School Officers21 Revolution StEast Greenwich, RI 02818(401)[email protected]

JoANNE WEISSImplementing College and Career Ready Standards (ICCS) CoachCouncil of Chief State School Officers2100 11th St NW#PH6Washington, DC 20001(650)[email protected]

DAVID DRISCoLLCCSSO Leadership Academy ConsultantDriscoll Consulting23 Cranmore LnMelrose, MA 02176(781)[email protected]

CHRIS NICASTRoCCSSO Leadesrhip Academy ConsultantLee Consulting Group, LLC12318 Courtyard Lake DrSt. Louis, MO 63127(314)[email protected]

MARK MCCAINTechnical CoordinatorCouncil of Chief State School OfficersOne Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700Washington, DC [email protected]

RICK MELMERCCSSO Leadership AcademyCouncil of Chief State School OfficersOne Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700Washington, DC [email protected]

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The world’s leader in accreditation and school improvement, AdvancED believes that students must be prepared to succeed in a constantly-evolving and diverse world and that educational institutions have a deep responsibility to deliver quality education to students from all walks of life.

We have been experts in accreditation and school improvement since 1895, and bring this 100+ years of experience and expertise through three US-based accreditation agencies - the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

The AdvancED Accreditation Process, a protocol embraced around the world, is a clear and comprehensive program of evaluation and external review, supported by research-based standards, and dedicated to helping schools, school systems, and education providers continuously improve.

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Visit www.advanc-ed.org to learn more about AdvancED.

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance both domestically and internationally in the areas of health, education and workforce productivity. Well-known for its groundbreaking

work in student testing and performance assessment, AIR is a global leader in P-20 education research, evaluation, technical assistance, and policy. For more information, visit http://www.air.org.

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NWEA is a global not-for-profit educational services organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. NWEA partners with schools, districts, state departments of education and educational organizations worldwide to provide computer-based assessment solutions, professional development and research services.

• NWEA’s Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) adaptive assessments leverage more than 30 years of research into student growth that informs decision making at every level, from classrooms to boardrooms.

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Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, but we define our success not by our size but by the outcomes we help make possible. We serve states, districts, schools and colleges as they implement policies and practices to:

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Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs. PLTW’s world-class, activity-, project-, and problem-based curriculum and high-quality teacher professional development model, combined with an engaged network of educators

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SAS Institute is a leader in advanced analytics for K-12 solutions. Using SAS, administrators can consolidate, report, and analyze data to make proactive, data-driven decisions and determine probable future outcomes.

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Scholastic is the most trusted name in learning with a brand that is synonymous with quality. Scholastic Education provides technology solutions and

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ACT’s Mission is Helping people achieve education and workplace success. Each year, ACT serves millions of people in high schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses, and government agencies-nationally and internationally. ACT has offices across the United States and throughout the world.

Amplify is dedicated to reimagining K-12 education by creating digital products and services that empower students, teachers and parents with new curricular experiences, instructional tools, and extended learning opportunities. We are focused on transforming

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Apple Inc. Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-

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Battelle for Kids is a national, not-for-profit organization that provides counsel and solutions to advance the development of human capital systems, the use of strategic measures, practices for improving educator effectiveness, and communication with all stakeholders.

We believe that focusing on the right people, practices, measures, and messages is the key to educational excellence.

The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of more than 5,900 of the world’s leading educational

institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success - including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.


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Corwin, a SAGE company, is a leading publisher of professional development books for PreK-12 educators and an innovative provider of workshops, seminars, and online training resources. We believe that every child deserves an excellent education and that we have a responsibility to contribute to that excellence by enhancing professional practice. We partner with authors, educators, and academics to bring the latest research and proven methods to schools through practical, hands-on materials. Established in 1990 as an independent company, Corwin continues to carry out our mission of Helping Educators Do Their Work Better in everything we do.

Founded in 1978, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) delivers full-service, customized solutions for statewide assessment programs, including summative, interim/benchmark and formative assessments. The company’s DRC INSIGHT™ Online Learning System is a comprehensive assessment and reporting system that offers teachers a robust set of tools designed to assess performance, monitor growth and enhance instruction so that they can individually support students on their path of learning. For more information, visit www.datarecognitioncorp.com

Google for Education: A solution built for learning and designed for the classroom that includes easy-to-manage, affordable devices like Chromebooks, productivity tools like

Google Apps for Education with Classroom, and limitless educational content in Google Play for Education. Together these tools help teachers inspire curiosity, while students learn better together, wherever they are.

IBM Global Education collaborates with schools, districts and state departments of education to create innovative business and technology solutions to enable continuous improvement in education. We help to improve student success, teacher effectiveness and institutional performance through a depth of experience in consulting services,

analytics, infrastructure and business partner offerings. IBM provides our education clients with deep business process and industry expertise, using innovation to identify, create and deliver value faster. We draw on the full breadth and depth of IBM capabilities to help you implement solutions designed to deliver sustainable improvement.

KnowledgeWorks is a social enterprise focused on ensuring that every student experiences meaningful personalized learning that allows him or her to thrive in college, career and civic life. By offering a portfolio of innovative education approaches and advancing aligned policies, KnowledgeWorks seeks to activate

and develop the capacity of communities and educators to build and sustain vibrant learning ecosystems that allow each student to thrive. Our portfolio includes, EDWorks and StriveTogether. http://knowledgeworks.org

Not-for-profit, all for kids. Customized, integrated, full-service assessment, professional development, and instructional support for state and local educators. It’s all about student learning. Period.


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Founded in 1980, Measurement Incorporated is an employee-owned company that provides a complete range of testing services, assessment technologies, technical assistance, and program evaluation services under contract to state and local education

agencies and professional associations. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in the development, administration, scoring, analysis, and reporting of large-scale, high-stakes testing programs.

A pioneer in the field of performance assessment, the company has established a distinctive competency in constructed response scoring using both highly-trained professionals and advanced artificial intelligence technology. MI’s corporate philosophy is built on an uncommon commitment to client satisfaction and its dedication to the overarching goal of Excellence in Assessment.

MetaMetrics, Inc., a privately held educational measurement company, develops scientifically based measures of student achievement that link assessment with instruction, foster better educational practices and improve learning by matching students with materials that meet and challenge their abilities. The company’s team of psychometricians developed the widely adopted Lexile Framework for Reading (www.Lexile.com); El Sistema Lexile para Leer, the Spanish-language version of the Lexile Framework; The Quantile Framework for Mathematics (www.Quantiles.com); and The Lexile Framework

for Writing. In addition to licensing Lexile and Quantile measures to state departments of education, testing and instructional companies, and publishers, MetaMetrics delivers professional development, resource measurement and customized consulting services. For more information, visit www.MetaMetricsInc.com.

The National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) is the leading source for research-based and research-proven support for K-12 school leaders. Eight Chief State School Officers have selected NISL as a key strategy for raising student achievement within their states. NISL’s capacity-building train-the-trainer methodology allows states and districts to improve instructional leadership at scale and at low cost. States have leveraged NISL’s programs to develop novice leaders, create school turn-around artists, and impact instructional leadership statewide. Multiple third-party research studies have

shown that NISL programs not only improve the effectiveness of school leaders, but also strengthen instruction and raise student achievement as measured on state tests.

We invite you to review the research studies and welcome the opportunity to introduce you to other Chief State School Officers to learn about their experience implementing our programs. To do so, and to learn how you can help raise student achievement by creating more effective school leaders, please visit NISL.org, call us at 913.909.1997 or email us at [email protected].


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Pacific Metrics is a research-based technology company specializing in education assessment. State departments of education, government agencies, and commercial businesses entrust Pacific Metrics to help them develop and implement their testing programs. Our portfolio of

products and services includes advanced online testing systems, world-class psychometric research, automated scoring and reporting, and technologically advanced content development.

We are committed to helping our clients succeed. We’re the team who transforms clients into partners and assignments into successful programs. Our innovative, thoughtful solutions and high-quality, comprehensive service are based on industry-accepted best practices and the highest standards of assessment validity, efficiency, and productivity.

Questar Assessment Inc. is a K–12 assessment solutions provider focused on building a bridge between learning and accountability. We take a fresh and innovative approach to meaningful assessment design, delivery, scoring, analysis, and reporting. And we are reimagining how assessments can empower educators by giving them the insights they need to improve instruction and fully prepare students for college or career. Our high-quality, reliable assessment products and services are easily scaled and tailored to

meet the specific needs of states and districts needs at an unprecedented value. Educators trust our high-performing teams and dependable technology to minimize risks and ensure success for states, districts, schools, and students. Questar is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and can be reached at questarai.com or 800-800-2598.

Renaissance Learning, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-based school improvement and student assessment programs for K12 schools. Adopted by more than 70,000 schools, Renaissance Learning’s tools provide daily formative assessment and periodic progress-monitoring technology to enhance core curriculum, support differentiated

instruction, and personalize practice in reading, writing and math. Renaissance Learning products and school improvement programs help educators make the practice component of their existing curriculum more effective by providing tools to personalize practice and easily manage the daily activities for students of all levels. As a result, teachers using Renaissance Learning products and programs accelerate learning, get more satisfaction from teaching, and help students achieve higher test scores on state and national tests. Renaissance Learning has seven U.S. locations and subsidiaries in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Scantron® provides technology to accelerate student growth in K–12 education. We offer software and services with a focus on Assessment, Student Achievement, and Standards-based Education, delivered with the award-winning product brands of Scantron®, Pinnacle and EXCEED®.


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Founded in 1991 by teachers, the School Improvement Network provides the most innovative on-demand, comprehensive, research-based school improvement resources anytime, anywhere. As the home of PD 360, Observation 360, Common Core 360, The Video Journal of Education, Equity 360 and the

Learning 360 Framework, the School Improvement Network suite of professional development school improvement tools focus on the most relevant topics, feature the top experts, and show educators and how to put theory into practice. Schools that use our resources have reading & math scores that are 75% to more than 500% higher than district averages. The School Improvement Network works with thousands of schools and districts in every state and around the world and has videotaped over 3,000 classrooms to document real classroom examples of best practices in action. Learn more at www.schoolimprovement.com.

As a leader in developing graphing handhelds, Texas Instruments Educational and Productivity Solutions, a business of Texas Instruments, is an education technology leader. For nearly 20 years, we have worked closely with leading educators in the design of our educational technology, training programs and support materials that enrich the math and science classroom learning experience worldwide. Our mission-provide essential tools that help teachers create an engaging learning experience leading to higher student achievement in math and science. Our vision-all students inspired to achieve their potential and become the innovators of tomorrow.

Wilson Language Training is dedicated to providing educators with the resources they need to help their students become fluent, independent readers. Wilson is a provider of professional development and research-based reading and spelling curricula for all ages. Its multisensory, structured curricula-the Wilson Reading System®, Wilson Fundations®, Wilson Just Words®, and Wilson Fluency®-have proven highly effective. Wilson also brings to the task two decades of professional development courses and ongoing teacher support. Partnering with public and private schools, as well as clinics and adult education centers across the country, Wilson strives toward its ultimate goal: literacy for all.

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Save the Dates- 2016 CCSSO member meetings:Summer Leadership Convening:July 10-13, 2016Hyatt Tamaya, New Mexico

The Summer Leadership Convening is an annual opportunity for chiefs and their senior deputies to take part in rich discussion

on leadership and shared professional learning as executives. The event will begin with a welcome dinner for chiefs and

deputies on Sunday, July 10th and conclude by lunch on Wednesday, July 13. This meeting is open only to chiefs and one senior

deputy per state and a small number of invited senior executive business and philanthropic leaders. The Summer Leadership

Convening will provide a forum for members and partners to engage in shared learning in a more intimate setting than

CCSSO’s other annual meetings. In order to foster the best possible setting for members and partners to learn and collaborate,

we will be restricting attendance to outside guests and including minimal CCSSO staff. Travel, lodging, and registration will

be covered by CCSSO for all chiefs. Registration is complimentary for the one attending deputy per state, however CCSSO

unfortunately does not have funds to cover the travel and lodging costs for deputies.

Topical meeting: rural Chiefs meetingOctober 12, 2016 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

For the past few years, CCSSO has brought together chiefs who identify as representing rural schools to discuss policy

issues unique to a rural context. This year’s one-day topical meeting is open to all chiefs and a limited number of partner

organizations. The CCSSO meeting will take place on the day prior to the Rural Education National Forum, to be hosted at the

same location on October 13-15 by Battelle for Kids and the National Rural Education Association.

Annual policy Forum:November 17-19, 2016Baltimore Marriott, Baltimore, MD

This meeting focuses primarily on discussing current policy ideas as a membership, learning from other state leaders, and

conducting member business. States are invited to send one chief, one chief deputy, one communications director and a

federal liaison to the Annual Policy Forum. Additionally, CCSSO includes business and foundation partners, as well as leaders

from other national education organizations.

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SummerLeadershipConvening

2016 July 10-13, 2016Hyatt Regency | Tamaya, New Mexico

One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 700Washington, DC 20001-1431

voice: 202.336.7000 | fax: 202.408.8072