About
September 9-10, 2016 | Washington, D.C.
The NALEO 12th Annual National Summit on the State of Latino Education focused on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). On December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law. The federal reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) shifts the educational oversight of student services and accountability systems from the federal level to the state and local levels. It is imperative that education policymakers understand the various components within the legislation that will set the goals and outcomes for the students they serve.
Policymakers need a thorough understanding of federal and state policies in education and their effect on the educational success of Latino students; navigating the changes in these policies will require a focused governance and leadership approach. Latinos are the second largest population group in the United States and are driving the growing rate of English Language Learner (ELL) students across the nation. The educational attainment of Latino students is therefore intrinsically connected to the nation’s future growth and success. This convening provided Latino elected and appointed officials a timely opportunity to explore key concepts surrounding ESSA and how this federal law can be used to support the growing Latino and English Language Learner student population.
The goal of the NALEO 12th Annual National Summit on the State of Latino Education was to support Latino public servants in their leadership and governance skills development and ability to develop effective public policy to better shape the educational experiences their students and families will have in their communities. During the Institute, NALEO members heard from leading education experts from the public, private, and non-profit sectors who tackled pressing policy topics on the academic needs of ELLs during this time of transition. Participants had the opportunity to develop strategic partnerships with policymakers from across the country.
The Summit included curriculum that covered:
- From No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): A Discussion on Lessons Learned
- From NCLB to ESSA: Understanding the Key Changes in Federal Education Policy
- ESSA: Identifying New Opportunities for ELLs to Succeed
- ESSA and Data: Effective Policymaking Through the use of Evidence-Based Tools
- An Overview of Federal Funding Sources and State Funding Models
- Communication and Engagement: Strategies to Inform Constituents
- Advocating for ELLs: Communication Strategies in Action
Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Investor Sponsors
Durham School Services
Force Multiplier Solutions, Inc.
Microsoft
Wells Fargo
Schedule
- Friday, September 9
- Saturday, September 10
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Oriental Desk, Ballroom Level
Registration
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Oriental Ballroom A, Ballroom Level
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Oriental Ballroom B & C, Ballroom Level
Welcome Remarks
President’s Welcome:
Hon. Pauline Medrano, Treasurer, Dallas County, Texas;
NALEO President
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Oriental Ballroom B & C, Ballroom Level
Session I:
From No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): A Discussion on Lessons Learned
On December 10, 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) into law. ESSA, which is the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is the new federal law that governs our K-12 public education system and brings significant changes to the role state and local policymakers will have in crafting new accountability systems for their districts and schools. This session offered participants with the opportunity to engage in a thoughtful discussion to reflect on past “lessons learned” around implementing a new federal education law at the state and local levels.
Additional Resources: 1
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Oriental Ballroom B & C, Ballroom Level
Session II:
From NCLB to ESSA: Understanding the Key Changes in Federal Education Policy
Two issues ESSA addresses, over NCLB, is the meaningful flexibility given to states and local school districts on how students are accounted for and the focus placed on the (equitable) support students must be given to succeed academically. This session provided participants with updates on key federal reforms that will affect the various Titles under ESSA, particularly those affecting low-income and English Language Learners (ELLs) (Titles I and III respectively). Under ESSA, if implemented correctly, these reforms can provide an opportunity to ensure a quality 21st century education for all students.
• Ms. Natasha Ushomirsky, Director of K-12 Policy Development, The Education Trust
PRESENTATION | Resource: 1
• Mr. Ross Wiener, Vice President and Executive Director, The Education and Society Program; The Aspen Institute
PRESENTATION | Resource: 1 | 2 | 3
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Oriental Ballroom A, Ballroom Level
Luncheon Program
1:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Oriental Ballroom B & C, Ballroom Level
Session III:
ESSA: Identifying New Opportunities for ELLs to Succeed
As states and school districts prepare to implement ESSA, discussions around how this federal legislation attempts to recognize and address the unique needs of ELL students has come to the forefront. Policymakers and education leaders are actively monitoring ESSA negotiated rulemaking at the federal level to ensure the needs of ELL students are met in every classroom. It is critical that policymakers understand the systems that school districts employ to identify, classify, and reclassify ELL students. This knowledge will allow for policymakers to proactively leverage the opportunities presented in ESSA as well as monitor local practices that can promote the academic and language acquisition success of ELL students.
• Ms. Delia Pompa, Senior Fellow for Education Policy, Migration Policy Institute
PRESENTATION | Resource: 1
• Dr. Magda Y. Chia, Director of Strategy, Impact, and Policy, Understanding Language/Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity (UL/SCALE); Stanford University; California
PRESENTATION | Resource: 1
• Hon. Carlos Mariani, Minnesota State Representative; Executive Director, Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MnEEP)
Resource: 1
3:05 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Oriental Ballroom B & C, Ballroom Level
Session IV:
ESSA and Data: Effective Policymaking Through the use of Evidence-Based Tools
The field of education has recognized the importance of systematically collecting and analyzing data to guide local decision-making that will improve the success of students and schools. Under ESSA, data driven decision-making is more important than ever as local policymakers will be responsible for selecting academic related indicators and methods to measure and track student success. While policymakers agree that data can play an important role in creating, implementing, and evaluating policies that impact student success, it can be difficult to determine which tools are available and most effective for collecting and interpreting data. In this session, participants received an overview of a few evidence-based tools and practices that support data driven policymaking.
• Ms. Paige Kowalski, Executive Vice President, Data Quality Campaign (DQC)
PRESENTATION | Resource: 1
• Mr. James A. Ferg-Cadima, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Education
PRESENTATION | Resource: 1
4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Oriental Ballroom B & C, Ballroom Level
Closing Remarks
Additional resources provided by our Sponsors: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Opening Reception Hosts:
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
State Farm®
Co-Hosts:
Durham School Services
Force Multiplier Solutions, Inc.
Microsoft
Wells Fargo
Reception Donor: