May 15, 2012 10:00-11:30 a.m. Cannon 122
The National Center for Literacy Education's (NCLEs) first policy symposium is scheduled for May 15, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Cannon House Office Building, Room 122, Washington, D.C.
Learn about the goals and activities of this coalition of 28 stakeholder groups dedicated to building capacity for school change based on educator teams across content areas focused on literacy learning. Linda Darling-Hammond video clips (see below) will punctuate remarks by the NCLE directors, and stakeholders will explain their organizations’ commitment to this national effort. Read the agenda.
Presenters include:
- Kent Williamson, Executive Director, National Council of Teachers of English
- Kailonnie Dunsmore, Ball Foundation
- Barbara Cambridge, National Council of Teachers of English
- Barbara Treacy, Advisory Board, Alliance for Excellent Education
- Julie Walker, Executive Director, American Association of School Librarians
- Scott Thompson, Panasonic Foundation
- Kichoon Yang, Executive Director, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Elizabeth Foster, National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future
- Keith Krueger, Executive Director, CoSN
Linda Darling-Hammond Video Clips
Two Different Approaches to Reform: Capacity building versus incentive-based reform
Linda Darling-Hammond speaking at the November 2011 NCTE Convention, Chicago, IL
Creating the Right Conditions: Supporting collaborative, inquiry-based professional development
Linda Darling-Hammond speaking at the November 2011 NCTE Convention, Chicago, IL
Informing Policy from the GrassrootsLinda Darling-Hammond speaking at the November 2011 NCTE Convention, Chicago, IL