Overview of the 2018 GW/NASP Public Policy Institute Stacy Kalamaros Skalski Director of Professional Policy & Practice, NASP Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach Director of Government Relations NASP Lisa Kelly-Vance NASP President (2018-19) Angela Heishman Adjunct Professor George Washington University Carol Kochhar-Bryant Professor and Former Sen. Assoc. Dean of GSEHD George Washington University Monday, July 16, 2018 George Washington University

Welcome and Introductions Carol Kochhar-Bryant, GW Professor and Former Senior Associate Dean, GSEHD

2018 PPI Theme Equitable Policies and Practices that Promote Engagement and Success for Diverse Learners

Equity and access to education: A shared responsibility

U.S. Lags Far Behind in Access to Early Childhood Education

Key Questions to be Addressed Over the Week Who are diverse learners and why do we need to care about their learning? What policies and practices are effective for improving engagement and learning for diverse students? What policies and practices limit access? What does it mean to provide a high quality public education for students with special needs? Students who are culturally and linguistically diverse? Students who have experienced trauma? What  factors  contribute to educational disparities among students? What policies, programs, and strategies increase student engagement and success? What is the role of the state and federal government in ensuring equity and access for all learners of all ages?

Who are diverse learners and why do we need to engage them Who are diverse learners and why do we need to engage them? Lisa Kelly-Vance, NASP President

My Presidential Theme

Who are our diverse learners? Disability/exceptionality Socioeconomic status Family structure Trauma experience Race Culture Language Religion Gender Family situation: e.g., migrant, homeless Sexual orientation

What do Diverse Learners need? That minority and low-income children often perform poorly on tests is well known. But the fact that they do so because we systematically expect less from them is not. Most Americans assume that the low achievement of poor and minority children is bound up in the children themselves or their families. "The children don't try." "They have no place to study." "Their parents don't care." "Their culture does not value education." These and other excuses are regularly offered up to explain the achievement gap that separates poor and minority students from other young Americans. But these are red herrings. The fact is that we know how to educate poor and minority children of all kinds—racial, ethnic, and language—to high levels. Some teachers and some entire schools do it every day, year in and year out, with outstanding results. But the nation as a whole has not yet acted on that knowledge. … —Commission on Chapter 1 (1992, pp. 3–4)

What We Know Works…. How to Unlock Potential High quality education before age 5 Having high expectations for students Valuing different cultures Social emotional learning in the classroom Students feeling a sense of belonging This is prevention. Prevention is Key!

Why is this theme important to NASP? Social Justice Strategic Goal: Ensure that all children and youth are valued and that their rights and opportunities are protected in schools and communities. Objectives: Improve school psychologists’ knowledge regarding nondiscriminatory practices and the underlying causes of social justice inequities. Expand school psychologists’ skills in promoting equity and implementing nondiscriminatory practices. Enhance the ability of school psychologists to be effective advocates at state and local levels.

Our Collaboration – GW and NASP Equity in education is our goal Learn together Advocate together Benefit from our respective strengths Center on Education Policy at the GWU

Shaping Public Policy The Influence of Advocacy, Research, Public Opinion, and Timing

What Shapes Public Policy? Research Public Opinion Media External Events Public/Political Pressure Need (perceived or real)

Garbage Can Theory

Kingdon’s Multiple Streams Model Problem streams- events, information (true or not) appearance of a problem Policy streams- researchers, advocates, policy altertatives, solutions, ideas ect Politics stream- leadership change, elections, political will ect.

Role of Advocacy in Policy Development

What is ADVOCACY? Advocacy is the "act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy." (American Heritage Dictionary, 2003) Key issues: Pleading Arguing Taking a position for or against

Key Components of Effective Advocacy 6. Engage and Evaluate 1. Know What You Want 5. Use Consistent, Effective Communication Positive Change in Policy & Practice 2. Recognize Opportunity to Act 4. Gather Evidence (Research, Data, Examples) 3. Build Strategic Relationships

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) ESSA was influenced by: Research Public Opinion Media External Events Public/Political Pressure Timing/Opportunity

School Safety Current Conversation influenced by: Research Public Opinion Media External Events Public/Political Pressure Timing/Opportunity

Implementation Phase Problems Policy Change Implementation Policies More Policy Solutions, Problems, and Alternatives …And More Change Problems Policy Change Implementation Policies Politics

Leveraging PPI to Create Change For each presentation/activity…. Note the: The big ideas (1-3) that resonate with you Points of data that seem most compelling Key points relevant to reality back in your state or district Consider: How might you convey these ideas and examples in simple terms to someone else

The Week at a Glance Stacy K The Week at a Glance Stacy K. Skalski, NASP Director of Professional Policy & Practice Angela Heishman, Adjunct Professor, GWU

Program Overview: July 16-20 Day 1: Foundations of Educational Policy Introductions by GW & NASP Leaders and Participants Federal policy foundations and feature presentations by prominent leaders from the Center on Education Policy, First Focus, Annie E. Casey Kids Count Foundations of Grassroots Advocacy Solutions Preparing for the Capitol Hill Experience Activity: The Role of the Federal Government in Education Regional Networking and GW Teamwork Evening Networking Reception at TONIC (just down the street) for all PPI Participants and presenters (Free food & drink!)

Program Overview: July 16-20 Day 2 State and Federal Law, Programs, Policies and Practices to Ensure Equity in Education Federal Education Programs Renee Bradley, Deputy Director of the Research to Practice Division of OSEP, U.S. Director of Education Dr. David Bateman exploring the evolution of FAPE and the relevance of the Endrew v. DCSD Supreme Court Decision on meaningful benefit Featured Speaker: Dr. Walter Gilliam, Yale University researcher will address the impact of racial bias early education access Featured Speakers: Drs. George Batsche and Judy Elliott, exploring how school systems impact student engagement and success Team planning for the Capitol Hill experience (Lunch) Evening Session for NASP Approved Credit Participants Only: NASP GPR committee presents “NASP Advocacy: Program, Policies, and Practices”

Program Overview: July 16-20 Day 3 Capitol Hill Day Experience Continental Breakfast on Capitol Hill Legislative Hill Staff Panel Discussion Hill Visits to Elected Officials Touring the Capitol, Gallery Viewing, and Observing the Legislative Process Final Debriefing (all participants) on GW Campus Dismissal of 3-day Participants Small group team work for GW students

Program Overview: July 16-20 Day 4 Policy into Practice, Part 1 Theme: Student Resilience and Engagement Featured Speaker: Dr. Janine Jones explores how to foster resilience through a cultural context Featured Speakers: Dr. Lisa Kelly Vance and Kristy Feden looking at how to unlock childhood potential through early childhood education programs Georgetown University Health Policy Institute expert will help us understand the importance of health and access to school Medicaid services Policy expert from the National Center for Learning Disabilities will discuss resources for students with learning and attention issues that improve student engagement

Program Overview: July 16-20 Day 5 Policy into Practice, Part 2 Theme: Social Emotional and Cultural Aspects of Learning Aspen Institute Leadership with the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development Critical importance of social emotional learning How SEL impacts racial equity School Showcase: Models for Assessing CLD Students and Engaging their Families in Education Loudon County Public Schools (VA) Montgomery County Public Schools (MD) Collaborative Dialogue Activity on Creating Safe Schools Team Presentations

Accessing the Online PPI Materials Login to the NASP Website Click on the Research and Policy tab at the top of the page Drag down menu to the Public Policy Institute (PPI) On the Public Policy Institute Page, click on the ACCESS MATERIALS option on the menu on the left

PPI Etiquette Turn off or mute all cell phones in class. Please be on time each morning and to all scheduled events, including Capitol Hill appointments. Use scheduled breaks wisely in order to minimize disruptions during speaker or panel presentations. Business casual for the week and business dress for fieldtrips. Comfortable shoes are recommended (but not flip-flops). Remember: Our speakers are our guests too. You may or may not agree with them, but you should always be courteous and respectful in your interactions

PPI Etiquette, continued Be respectful and considerate of differing opinions and points of view. Introduce yourself when speaking. Be respectful of the time --get swiftly to your question or point. Pick up all trash and place in appropriate receptacles. Direct questions about course requirements and GW campus to Carol or Angela. Direct questions about NASP, logistics, and/or organizational issues to Stacy, Kelly or Christina.

PPI Resources and Extras Training Folders Online Webpage with Supplemental Information & Handouts (access protected) Includes readings, additional handouts, electronic PPTs, links to valuable websites, etc. Kids Count 2018 Congressional Handbook Metro Pass ($10 pass for field trip to Capitol Hill) Daily meals and menus

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Mementos from your PPI Experience Purchase your GW/NASP PPI Pint Glass, Tumbler, or coffee mug today! Rainy days got you down? Purchase a NASP Umbrella as a pick me up! Coffee Mug $7.00; Tumbler $8.00; Golf Umbrella $18.00 See Christina Koch to purchase.

Here to Help You During PPI GW University Carol Kochhar-Bryant, Professor, GSEHD Angela Heishman, GW Adjunct Faculty Jeshwini Gopinath, Research Assistant/Institute Associate NASP Staff & Leaders Stacy Skalski, Director of Professional Policy and Practice Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, Director of Government Relations Christina Koch, Manager of Professional Relations GPR Committee & Regional Assignments for PPI Paul Baker (Central) Barry Barbarasch (NE) Nikki Sutton (SE) Brittany Greiert (West) Elly Maras

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