Annual Legislative
Policy Forum

Arlington, VA
03/14 — 03/15/2013

2013-03-14 06:02:52
 
 

Advancing State Interests Through Federal Policy: Challenges and Opportunities in the New Congress

Registration Pricing Congressional Information Hotel Instructions

The National Association of State Boards of Education, invites you to join us!

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Main goals of the conference

The Annual Legislative Policy Forum is where we connect with key Congressional education leadership, discuss issues with senior staff at the U.S. Department of Education, and work with colleagues on state-specific education issues.

Objectives

  • Gain timely and accurate information about federal education policy, appropriations, and Executive branch priorities
  • Inform Congressional delegations and US Department of Education about relevant state policy and implications for federal policy
  • Advance state interests in reauthorization of several major federal education laws, including ESEA and IDEA
  • Build working relationships with Congressional offices and US Department of Education officials
  • Develop skills for reaching out to Congressional offices and Department of Education
  • Share and learn about best practices and successful case studies with other state board of education members and other education stakeholders

Target Audience

State board of education members and other key stakeholders interested in education policy at the federal and state levels.

  • 1.8.13
    Registration Opens! Online Registration Available.
  • 1.15.13
    2013 Policy Forum Agenda Download
  • 1.18.13
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  • 1.8.13
    Registration Opens! Online Registration Available.
  • 1.15.13
    Connect with us for a pre-conference webcast.
  • 1.18.13
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  • 1.8.13
    Registration Opens! Online Registration Available.
  • 1.15.13
    Connect with us for a pre-conference webcast.
  • 1.18.13
    Be sure to sign-up. More detail information coming soon.
 
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Agenda & Sessions

Day 114 March 2013
Agenda

2013 Policy Forum Agenda Download

Download
7:15 — 9:45

Registration.

Room A-18
8:15 — 8:45

Welcome Breakfast and Overview

Room A-18
9:00 — 10:00

“Critical Federal Issues for State Policy: Understanding the Policies and Politics of ESEA Reauthorization and FY 13-14 Appropriations”

Room A-18
10:00 — 10:15

Break!

10:15 — 12:00

"Advocacy 101: Advancing NASBE Positions and State Interests" Staff presentations, simulations

Room A-18
12:00 — 15:00

Congressional Delegations Visits (* State board members are responsible for making appointments *)

Capitol Hill
15:00 — 16:00

Prospects for Reauthorization – Congressional education leadership

Capitol Hill
16:00 — 18:00

"Dialogues over Drinks: Debriefing the Hill Visits and Preparing for U.S. Department of Education Session

Capitol Hill
18:00 — 20:00

Dinner on your own

Day 215 March 2013
8:00 — 9:30

Hot Topics over Hot Cakes Table Talk Sessions

Room A-18
10:00 — 11:30

“Priorities for the Second Term: How to Advance State Interests through Federal Action”

Room A-18
11:30 — 12:15

Networking Break

Hotel
12:15 — 13:30

Leading Education Reform: Federal implications for State Policy makers Luncheon Seminar with National Education Organization Stakeholders - Panel Discussion

Luncheon Seminar
13:30 — 14:15

Moving Forward: Nuggets for Future Action Open mic review advice

Hotel
14:15 — 14:15

CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

15:00 — 18:00

NASBE Board of Directors Meeting

Hotel
15:00 — 18:00

NASBE Government Affairs Committee (GAC) Meeting

Hotel

Pricing Information & Congressional Visits Instructions

Pricing

  • Full Conference (members) - $400.00
  • Full Non-Conference (non-members) - $600.00
  • Full Conference (NASBE Staff) - No Charge
  • NASBE Past President (Former Board Members) - No Charge
  • Sponsor (Event/Session) – No Charge
  • Speaker (fee waived) – No Charge

Other Instructions - Congressional Visits

Attendees will be responsible for coordinating their visits with their Congressional delegations. The U.S. House of Representatives website where you can find Representative contact information is HERE. The U.S. Senate website where you can find Senator contact information is HERE. If you have questions or problems concerning your visits, please contact Tony Shivers, NASBE Director of Government Affairs at tonys@nasbe.org or 703-740-4824.

Map & Hotel Information

Hotel Instructions

Rooms have been blocked at the hotel at a special group rate of $189 plus tax is available until the cut-off date of February 20. For reservations, please call 888-253-1628 and let the reservationist know you are part of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) group. After the cut-off date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability. To reserve your room via the internet, please use this link.

Map

Map

Hotel Information

Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202
1-888-253-1628
Marriott Website

 

Social Interaction

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