Moderator: Noelle Ellerson, AASA, The School Superintendents Association (confirmed)
         Richard Long, Learning First Alliance (confirmed)
         Laura Kaloi, Washington Partners, LLC (confirmed)

Latest from CEF. Sorry that I’ve fallen behind a bit on these. One trivial correction - Kavitha Cardoza actually just left WAMU and is starting a new job next week as a correspondent for Education Week’s new video venture. Those of you here in D.C. — I encourage you to consider attending CEF Research Committee’s August briefings. In the past they’ve been pretty good! Jeff > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Sheryl Cohen <cohen@cef.org> > Subject: CEF Update July 27, 2016 > Date: July 27, 2016 at 5:07:46 PM EDT > To: CEFMembersList <CEFMembersList@cef.org> > Cc: Sarah Abernathy <abernathy@cef.org>, Alex Hoffberg <hoffberg@acg-consultants.com>, Owen Reilly <Reilly@acg-consultants.com> > > > > > Wednesday, July 27, 2016 > > REGISTER: CEF GALA 2016 <http://www.cvent.com/events/the-committee-for-education-funding-s-legislative-conference-and-gala/event-summary-d6d2854abf904e79b2b761066e92a6c5.aspx> > Thanks to ACT, AJCU, Council for Opportunity in Education, DeVry, Holland & Knight LLP, MRM Associates LLC, NAICU, and National Student Clearinghouse for purchasing tables/sponsorships! > > > Dear CEF Members: > > I. Gala Updates > > · We are pleased to announce that Kavitha Cardoza, Special Correspondent for WAMU, American University Radio, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the Gala this year. > > II. Events > > CEF Baseball Outing! Wednesday, August 10th at 4:05 p.m. the Washington Nationals are playing the Cleveland Indians. The estimated cost is $30 per ticket. Please contact Carolyn Henrich (Carolyn.henrich@ucdc.edu <mailto:Carolyn.henrich@ucdc.edu>) if interested in attending the game. Please RSVP asap! > > · Access Group Center for Research & Policy Analysis > 2016 Legal Education Research Symposium > November 16-17, Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL > Register by August 15 for discount at AccessResearch.org/Events <https://www.accessgroup.org/research/events/2016-access-group-legal-education-research-symposium> > > Hugely successful in 2015, its inaugural year, the Access Group Legal Education Research Symposium <https://www.accessgroup.org/research/events/2016-access-group-legal-education-research-symposium> offers law school deans, administrators, faculty and researchers from across the nation the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions on the most critical issues facing legal education today. Join your colleagues for this one-of-a-kind event that examines access, affordability and the value of legal education and the promising practices and innovative strategies to address these issues. The Symposium takes place November 16-17 in Chicago, IL and will be held in conjunction with the 2016 Access Group Graduate & Professional Financial Aid Conference <https://www.accessgroup.org/events/2016-access-group-graduate-professional-financial-aid-conference>. > > The Symposium will open with speaker Tom Bevan, co-founder and executive editor of RealClearPolitics, a trusted and political source in Washington. Tom will present a post-election analysis and political outlook. > > The Symposium will also feature a series of panels highlighting research and reports on our grantees’ projects related to access, affordability and the value of legal education. > > Closing speakers will address the future of higher and legal education. Participants are invited to attend the opening lunch and initial sessions for the Access Group financial aid conference; Sessions will include post-election predictions for higher education policy and the graduate and professional education policy agenda for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. > > View the schedule, registration information, and details at AccessResearch.org/Events <https://www.accessgroup.org/research/events/2016-access-group-legal-education-research-symposium>. > > If you have an event you would like added to the CEF Update, please email reilly@acg-consultants.com <mailto:reilly@acg-consultants.com>, and we will add it to the email. > > > III. CEF Research Committee’s August Briefings > > August 3 > The Institute of Education Sciences (IES): A Resource for Practitioners and Policymakers > Location: The College Board, 1919 M Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. > 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM > Description: > The Institute of Education Sciences is a tremendous resource for policymakers, practitioners and researchers interested in education. Much of the information that CEF members rely on to ground their work—including in early childhood, K-12, higher education, and adult education—is based on data and research coming from, or funded by, IES. This briefing will be an opportunity for CEF members to learn more about the resources available to education advocates to best support our organizations. > > Speakers: > Ruth Neild, Acting Director, Institute of Education Sciences (confirmed) > Peggy Carr, Acting Commissioner, National Center of Education Statistics (confirmed) > Tom Brock, Commissioner, National Center for Education Research (confirmed) > Margaret Christensen, Middle School Math Teacher, Richmond, VA (confirmed) > > August 10 > How Title I Formula Funding Affects Students, Schools and Communities > Location: IBM Corporation, 600 14th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. > 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM > Description: > Title I funding is the cornerstone of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. The topic of Title I funding received much debate during the reauthorization of ESEA, now titled the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This briefing will explain the current Title I funding formula and its effect on school districts and communities. > > Moderator: Noelle Ellerson, AASA, The School Superintendents Association (confirmed) > Richard Long, Learning First Alliance (confirmed) > Laura Kaloi, Washington Partners, LLC (confirmed) > > August 17 > The Federal Budget and What Education Advocates Can Expect for Education Funding in the Future > Location: University of California, 1608 Rhode Island Ave, NW, 1st Floor Auditorium, Washington, D.C. > 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM > Description: > Over the last few years, Congress has enacted several rounds of spending cuts to education and other nondefense discretionary spending. With the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 culminating at the end of FY 2017, there is much uncertainty about the future of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies bill. This briefing will feature a panel of budget experts that will discuss the federal budget, deficit and broader issues that will affect education funding levels. > > > IV. Education > > · On Tuesday, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights issued guidance clarifying the obligation of schools to accommodate students with ADHD. The guidance affirms that students with disabilities, including ADHD, must be evaluated timely and properly, and the school’s educational services must provide these students with “equal educational opportunity” under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Over the last five years, more than 10 percent of disability discrimination complaints have concerned students with ADHD. Read the press release here <http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-guidance-civil-rights-students-adhd>. > > · Earlier today, the Department of Education released guidance on the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program, which was reauthorized by ESSA. The program requires graduation rates for homeless students to be calculated for the first time ever, protects information about a student’s living situation, and requires preschool-aged homeless children to have access to support services. Approximately 1.3 million homeless children live in the United States. Read the guidance here <http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/160240ehcyguidance072716.pdf>. > > · On Friday, July 22, Anthony Bieda, the executive in charge of the troubled Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) spoke at the Council for Higher Education Accreditation’s summer workshop in D.C. The panel explored whether accreditation has become increasingly polarized. In the past, Senate Democrats, such as Elizabeth Warren, have pushed for the Education Department to strip the accreditor’s recognition. The hope is that Bieda and ACICS can “solve and address the legitimate issues the department has flagged” moving forward. > > · In the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Reince Priebus, Peter Thiel, and other addressees highlighted educational issues in their speeches. Trump vowed to “ensure that all of our kids are treated equally, and protected equally” and to ask himself: “does this make life better for young Americans?” Trump stated he will rescue children from failing schools by allowing those children to transfer to other schools of their choice and will assist college students drowning in debt. Meanwhile, Republican National Committee Chairman Priebus stressed the importance of restoring choices by taking power away from school unions and giving “power back to parents” as a way to “embrace school choice.” > > · The Collaborative for Student Success is out with a new website entitle “Understanding ESSA.” Click here <http://understandingessa.org/state-tours/> to view the site. The site details implementation procedures for ESSA from all 50 states. The website lists public hearings, listening tours, state committee meetings, and informational state websites. > > V. Job Postings > > Access Group. Inc. is seeking a Policy Associate to join its Center for Research & Policy Analysis in Washington, DC. The Policy Associate will support and assist the Company in furthering its legislative, regulatory, and administrative policy goals relevant to student financial aid and graduate and professional education. The Policy Associate will primarily be responsible for collaborating with the Director of Policy to implement a grassroots advocacy campaign related to Higher Education Act reauthorization. This work will include: engaging member law schools, monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory proposals, advocating for Company policies with Members of Congress, and drafting content as needed. Learn more here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=accgroinc1&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US <https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=accgroinc1&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US>. > > · Advocacy and Public Affairs Position – The Association for Career and Technical Education seeks an individual to be responsible for managing ACTE’s direct media and grassroots advocacy engagement activities, as well as assisting with a portfolio of legislative issues important to career and technical education. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, building relationships with reporters representing education, workforce and business media, as well as Capitol Hill staff and professionals from partner organizations; working closely with state associations and the membership to prepare and engage members in grassroots advocacy; and engaging in direct advocacy with federal policymakers. One-two years of experience required. Send cover letter, resume, salary history and writing sample to ahyslop@acteonline.org <mailto:ahyslop@acteonline.org>. > > Advocacy Manager > NASSP seeks an individual who will be responsible for developing a grassroots agenda to support school leaders as advocates, including extensive written communication concerning national policy action affecting education, the principalship, and students. Individual will lead association work on leading and emerging association advocacy initiatives, including participation in coalition meetings and conference calls; attendance at all congressional briefings, hearings, and markups; and drafting association position on policies, guidance and legislation. Apply here <https://www.nassp.org/who-we-are/careers-at-nassp#2>. > > > My best, > > > Sheryl > > > Sheryl V. Cohen, Executive Director > > 1800 M Street, NW > Suite 500 South > Washington, DC 20036 > T: 202-327-8100 > cohen@cef.org <mailto:cohen@cef.org> > www.cef.org <http://www.cef.org/> > >