Education Funding Convening

Date

October 8, 2019

Time

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location

The Early College High School at Delaware State University

Join us for a half-day convening on the state’s education funding system. This event is for education or school leaders, policymakers, and nonprofit or advocacy organizations. Don’t miss the opportunity to:

Learn about Delaware’s current education funding system and its impact on the community
Hear from national and local leaders about the issues preventing change and possible solutions for the state to pursue
Share perspectives and identify common priorities with district and school leaders, advocates, and community and business leaders

There is no doubt that Fair and Efficient Funding plays an integral role in eliminating the persistent gaps in student achievement and aids in preparing every Delaware student for a lifetime of success. It’s one of the core areas in Student Success 2025. The Vision Coalition Leadership Team remains committed to ushering in substantial change by bringing together a diverse group of perspectives to learn how Delaware can achieve Fair and Efficient Funding and pinpoint common priorities in implementing Student Success 2025.

Agenda (Subject to Change):

Activity	Time
Welcome Remarks Tony Allen, Executive Vice President/Provost, Delaware State University and Vision Coalition Leadership Team member Overview Putting Delaware in the national context and sharing initial findings from pre-interviews with Delaware stakeholders on how to achieve Student Success 2025 Ary Amerikaner, Vice President for P-12 Policy, Practice, and Research, Education Trust Jonathan Travers, Partner, Education Resource Strategies	9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Delaware Panel Offering local insight and examples of the priorities and concerns identified in initial findings Moderator: Betty Chang, Director, Education Resource Strategies Panelists: Alonna Berry, Founder, The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence Mark Dudendach, Retired Superintendent, POLYTECH School District Emily Falcon, Chief Financial Officer, Colonial School District Paul Herdman, President and CEO, Rodel and Vision Coalition Leadership Team member Margie López -Waite, Head of School at Las Américas ASPIRA Academy and Vision Coalition Leadership Team member National Panel Responding to Delaware priorities and concerns with examples and opportunities Moderator: Betty Chang, Director, Education Resource Strategies Panelists: Ary Amerikaner, Vice President for P-12 Policy, Practice, and Research, Education Trust Dan Curry, Superintendent, Calvert County Public Schools, Maryland and Former Superintendent, Lake Forest School District Jonathan Travers, Partner, Education Resource Strategies	9:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wrap Up/Next Steps Mark Holodick, Superintendent, Brandywine School District and Vision Coalition Leadership Team member	11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Optional Breakout Sessions – All Are Invited To Stay Idea Exchanges: Small group discussions designed for everyone to give input on draft findings, share perspectives, and hear from colleagues (Location: Current room, gather at front tables) Peer Learning for CFOs and Superintendents: An informal open time for Delaware school and district leaders to ask job-specific questions of national panelists	11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.