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Schedule
| 8:00 a.m. |
Registration Begins |
| 9:00 - 9:05 |
Welcoming, Logistics, Overview of the Day
Dr. Scott Brown, Director of Teachers for a New Era at the University of Connecticut |
| 9:05 - 9:15 |
Why Hold a Statewide Conference on No Child Left Behind?
Dr. Richard Schwab, Dean of the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut |
| 9:15 - 10:05 |
Plenary Session A
Studies of Title I Program and State and Local Implementation of NCLB: What We Know of Its Impact |
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Introduction
Dr. Shuana Tucker, Department of Educational Leadership at the Neag School of Education
Presentation
Dr. Zollie Stevenson, U.S. Department of Education
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| 10:05 - 10:55 |
Plenary Session B
What Are the Positives, Obstacles, and Solutions from Across the States? |
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Introduction
Ms. Frances Rabinowitz, Hamden Superintendent of Schools; Connecticut Testing Network
Presentation
Mr. Gene Wilhoit, Council of Chief State School Officers
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| 10:55 - 11:10 |
Morning Break |
| 11:10 - 12:00 |
Plenary Session C
What Are the Positives, Obstacles, and Solutions from Across Connecticut? |
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Introduction
Dr. Robert Colbert, Department of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education; Teachers for a New Era
Presentation
Dr. Mark K. McQuillan, Commissioner of Education for the Connecticut State Department of Education
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| (Over lunch) |
Are There Informational Needs in Assessment and Accountability in Connecticut? |
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Presentation
Dr. Thanos Patelis, The College Board; Connecticut Testing Network
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| 12:50 - 2:10 |
Breakout Sessions |
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Breakout Session 1:
Issues in Analyzing Student Achievement Trends Tied to NCLB
Introduction
Dr. Yuhang Rong, Assistant Dean of the Neag School of Education
Presenter
Dr. Rolf Blank, Council of Chief State School Officers
Breakout Session 2:
ESEA Politically Untouchable: A Superintendent's Panel
(Download the handout, PDF)
Introduction
Dr. Shuana Tucker, Department of Educational Leadership at the Neag School of Education
Presenters
Dr. Harvey Polansky, Milford Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Mary Cortright, Meriden Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Joshua Starr, Stamford Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Salvatore Pascarella, Danbury Superintendent of Schools
Breakout Session 3:
What Are We Learning about Including All Students in Assessment and Accountability
Introduction
Ms. Frances Rabinowitz, Hamden Superintendent of Schools; Connecticut Testing Network
Presenter
Dr. Sue Rigney, U.S. Department of Education
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| 2:15 - 3:30 |
Breakout Sessions |
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Breakout Session 4:
NCLB in Connecticut: Implementation, Current Procedures, and Proposals for Growth
Introduction
Dr. Thanos Patelis, The College Board; Connecticut Testing Network
Presenters
Mr. Gil Andrada, Connecticut State Department of Education
Ms. Sarah Ellsworth, Connecticut State Department of Education
Mr. George Michna, Connecticut State Department of Education
Breakout Session 5:
Partnering with Parents for Success under NCLB
Introduction
Dr. Robert Colbert, Department of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education; Teachers for a New Era
Presenters
Ms. Judy Carson, Connecticut State Department of Education
Ms. Rosalina Mendoza, Connecticut State Department of Education
Ms. Marlene Padernacht, Connecticut State Department of Education
Breakout Session 6:
What Are We Learning about Including All Students in Assessment and Accountability
Introduction
Dr. Yuhang Rong, Assistant Dean of the Neag School of Education
Presenter
Dr. Sue Rigney, U.S. Department of Education
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