Washington Update
Volume 8,
Issue 4
May -
June 2006
Dear NAFEPA Members:
I recently had the opportunity to speak
to over 400 school office personnel, and I challenged them with
three thoughts. The first is to never forget where you’ve been.
The second is to always remember who you are, and the third is
to know where you are going. I think we, as NAFEPA members,
would do well to accept the same challenges.
We are very fortunate to have members that have been a part of
our association for many years. The depth of their knowledge is
priceless to me and to your Executive Committee and Board of
Directors. They remember the days of getting our NAFEPA
association on a firm foundation and the challenges that face a
national organization.Who are we as an association? What are our main purposes? What
services do we need to provide our membership? These are all
questions that I feel we need to address as we move into a new
term of leadership in 2006-2008. Being mindful of the past, but
yet willing to step out and move forward is a challenge. Your
Board of Directors seeks your input as we make plans for the
next two years and beyond.
The NAFEPA Needs Assessment that you will find in this edition
of our newsletter and on our website is designed to offer you an
opportunity to provide the Board with your thoughts about what
we are and where we are going. Federal programs continue to
change, and we anticipate some changes in NCLB with
reauthorization, but we want to be ready to communicate with the
decision makers about ways to provide the best possible
education for all children in America.
Please take the time to complete the needs assessment. Feel free
to add additional comments and suggestions. We want to hear from
you. We need to hear from you.
You will also find information about our 2006 scholarship
recipients in this edition. Karen Jensen and the scholarship
committee did an outstanding job of pulling the process
together. These young people are to be commended for their
accomplishments, and I know you join me in wishing them the very
best in their college experiences.
Thanks for your continued support of NAFEPA and I hope you have
a very restful and safe summer.
Bobby Burns
President, NAFEPA
These are your NAFEPA
Officers
For the next two year term - October 1,
2006 - September 30, 2008:
President:
Bobby Burns, Deputy Superintendent, Calhoun County School
District, Alabama. Mr. Burns served as the NAFEPA representative
from Alabama and was elected Member at Large to NAFEPA’s
Executive Committee in 2002. He was elected as president of
NAFEPA in 2004, and he has now been elected to a second term.
Vice
President: Rick Carder, Director. State & Federal Programs, Grant Joint
Union High School District, California. Mr. Carder is one of the
California representatives on the Board of Directors. He was
elected Member at Large to the Executive Committee in 2004, and
he chaired the Membership Committee. He has now been elected to
serve as Vice President.
Treasurer: Randy Thudin, Principal, Cloquet School District, Minnesota.
Mr. Thudin was the Minnesota representative on the NAFEPA Board
of Directors and was elected as secretary in 2000. In 2004 he
was elected as treasurer and has now been elected for a second
term in that position.
Secretary: Debra Baros, Assistant Superintendent, Cuero School District,
Texas.
Ms. Baros was the Texas representative on the Board of
Directors. She was elected secretary in 2004 and has now been
elected to a second term in that position.
Past
President: John Pfaff, Principal and NCLB Coordinator, Sheboygan Area
School District, Wisconsin. Mr. Pfaff is a long time NAFEPA
member and officer. He has been secretary, vice president, and
most recently, president for two terms, 2000-2004.
Congratulations to our NAFEPA officers!!
CHECK YOUR LABEL TO SEE IF YOU ARE OVERDUE .
IF YOU ARE, IT IS TIME TO RENEW!
When you go to
www.nafepa.org, this is the
special and secret code that allows you to enter the MEMBERS
ONLY pages: esea1965nclb
Please remember to keep this code confidential so that only
NAFEPA members have access. The code may change from time to
time. If you have difficulty gaining access, email Elizabeth at
elizabeth.pinkerton@frontiernet.net.
2006 NAFEPA Recognition
Awards
Ralph Steffek
Award:
Distinguished
Service Awards:
Meritorious
Service Award: |
Carol Brush, NAFEPA Vice President
Richard T. Rasa, Office of Inspector General
Jacqueline Jackson, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Cory Green, Senior Director, Division of NCLB Programs,
Coordinator, Texas Education OfficeJanet
Carroll, Rhode Island Department of Education |
2006 NAFEPA STATE LEADERSHIP AWARDS:
Alabama:
California:
Louisiana:
Massachusetts:
Michigan:
Minnesota:
Mississippi:
Ohio:
Pennsylvania:
Texas: |
Karen Campbell Calvert, Michael L. Foster
Russell Frank, Sandra Gonering
Willie H. Washington, Jr.
James Shiminski, Suzan Cullen
Judith A. Handley, Julie Lemond, Jeanette Magsig
Gwynne Gildow, Debbie Patrick, Dale Zellmer
Steven Bostic, Linda Jackson, Benny Montgomery,
Laura Prather, Jim Hamilton
Ray Cook, Sherry Hallabrin
Marie Bonner
Gloria Williams |
NCLB and Reauthorization News
The Commission on No Child
Left Behind is an independent, bipartisan effort to improve the
No Child Left Behind Act and ensure that it is a useful force in
closing the achievement gap that separates disadvantaged
children from their peers. The Commission, an independent,
bipartisan effort, is co-chaired by former Health and Human
Services Secretary Tommy Thompson and former Georgia Governor
Roy Barnes. A series of hearings was held throughout the nation
in 2006 to look at the successes of NCLB and the provisions of
the law that need to be changed. The Commission will report to
Congress and the Administration in early 2007 with its
recommendations.
In the summer of 2006 the
Commission on No Child Left Behind is having a series of
in-depth roundtable discussions to gain a more extensive and
thorough understanding of key issues in the debate over NCLB. The
first roundtable was held on June 20 in Washington DC. Its focus
was on gaining parental and grassroots perspectives on how
NCLB is working for parents and children. What do parents
think about NCLB and how it has been implemented? Are they
finding it difficult to understand their rights and options
under the law? Is NCLB living up to what parents thought it
would deliver for their children? The second roundtable was
held on June 28 with a focus on rural schools and how NCLB is
impacting schools in rural communities. What challenges are
they facing in ensuring teachers are highly qualified? How does
accountability and testing work in small, rural schools? How are
public school choice and supplemental services being provided in
rural areas?
This is the tentative
schedule for July and August:
July 20, Early Childhood
Education: The focus is on the involvement of early
childhood programs under NCLB. At what rate are NCLB funds
being used to support early childhood education? Should there be
more support for early childhood education under NCLB? How
effective are NCLB funded early childhood programs?
July 21, Limited English
Proficiency: The focus is on how states and schools are
implementing NCLB's requirements for English proficiency and
academic progress for limited English proficient students.
Are limited English proficient students being tested properly?
Are these students gaining English proficiency as well as
academic knowledge? Are we holding schools accountable for the
performance of LEP students in the proper manner?
August 2, Children with
Disabilities: This focus is on how NCLB's provisions have
impacted children with disabilities and special education
teachers. Are the proper assessments and supports for
children with disabilities available? How have NCLB's highly
qualified teacher provisions impacted special education
teachers?
August 4, High Schools and
College Readiness: This focus is on how NCLB has impacted
high schools and ensured that students are ready for college and
the workplace.
NAFEPA
Needs Assessment
Identify
your state ________________________
Mark number
of years
1. Number of years you have been employed in education
2. Years working with federal education programs
3. Years as member of state association
4. Years as NAFEPA member
Which of
these best describes your job? Mark all
that apply
5.1. Coordinator - federal education programs
5.2. Title I Director or Coordinator
5.3. District Superintendent
5.4. Deputy or Assistant Superintendent
5.6. District office administrator
5.7. County or Regional administrator
5.8. School Principal
5.9. School Administrator, not principal
5.10. Site level program coordinator
5.11. Classroom teacher
5.12. Professional Development or Personnel
5.13. Retired educator
5.14. Consultant
5.15. Board Member
5.16. Business person
5.17. Other (define)
Which of
these are major parts of your job? Mark
all that apply
6.1. Title I
6.2. Title II
6.3. Title III
6.4. Title IV
6.5. Title V
6.6. Reading First
6.7. Special Education
6.8. Curriculum-Instruction
6.9. Assessment, Research, Accountability
6.10. Technology
6.11. Other (define)
Did you
attend any of the Washington Annual Conferences?
Mark all that apply
7.1. 2006 - Crystal City Hyatt
7.2. 2005 - Capitol Hyatt
7.3. 2004 - Grand Hyatt
7.5. 2003 - Key Bridge Marriott
7.6. I plan to attend in 2007
7.7. I visited my members of Congress in DC
If you have
never attended a conference…. Why?
8.1. I am new to NAFEPA
8.2. It costs too much
8.3. My district does not allow out of state travel
8.4. I do not like the location
8.5. The content does not meet my needs
8.6. I am too busy to go to conferences
These
are the current purposes of NAFEPA
Please indicate your view of the importance of each one
3
2
1
VERY
NOT
Important
Important
Important
9. Discuss,
propose, and take action on matters of common concern.
10.Develop efficient and effective federal education programs.
11. Assure that all eligible children benefit from federal
programs.
12. Assist local school districts with federal education
programs.
13. Promote and facilitate communication with colleagues.
14. Professional development and inservice education.
15. Inform members and citizens about legislation.
16. Disseminate exemplary programs and successful practices.
17. Assist in the evaluation of programs.
How do you
rate these NAFEPA services?
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2
1
18. NAFEPA web page -
www.nafepa.org
19. NAFEPA newsletters
20. Monday Morning News
21. Partnership with Brownstone Publishers - Compliance Insider
& others
22. Partnership with Thompson Publishers, Title I Monitor
23. Partnership with LRP Publications. Title I Report
24. Partnership with Brustein & Manasevit law firm
25. Legislative Committee and annual legislative position paper
26. Archives Committee and publication of booklet
27. Annual Awards including State Leadership Recognition
28. Scholarship program and awarding of scholarships to students
Should
NAFEPA continue doing business as it presently does?
YES Not Sure
NO
29. Present officers - President, Vice President, Treasurer,
Secretary
30. Two year terms for elected officers
31. Two term limit for officers - maximum of four years
32. Three members of Board of Directors to serve on Executive
Committee
33. One person from each affiliated state on the Board of
Directors
34. Two persons on Board from states with 100 or more members
35. State must have 5 members to have representative on Board
36. Annual dues of $100 for membership/subscription
37. Annual dues of $85 through state association
38. Annual dues of $80 for combined state/NAFEPA membership
through state
39. Seeking a major role in reauthorization of ESEA-NCLB
40. Working with A+ Events for conference organization
COMMENTS:
New
Members & Scholarships
Welcome to
Our New NAFEPA Members
Alabama:
Mary L. Robinson; Illinois: JB Culbertson;
Massachusetts: Kimberly Gilbert; New Jersey: Brian
Brotschul, Patricia Bull, Dawn Ciccone, Diane Cyr, Maureen
Foley, Joyce Bowser Lansberry, Lauren Mannering, Maryann Mena,
Lisa Mooney, Ben Mora, Rosalie Moran, Patricia Phillips, Cindy
Pritchett; Nevada: Marie Pishnak; New Mexico:
Maryianne McPherson; North Carolina: Donald Hare;
Ohio: Elizabeth Anderson, Christina Benson, Melodie Bernard,
Debbie Biggs, Jim Brady, Richard Brown, Sheila Buckeye, Ray
Cook, James Dixon, Anne Fomal, Rodney Francis, James Galuzzo,
Sherry Hallabrin, Beth Hamesley, Molly Hay, John Hayes, Dena
Kirby, Brian Lee, Faith Lee, Mark Leiby, Teddi Lewis-Hotopp,
Barbara Marsh, Sandra Mers, Ruth Ninke, Julie Overhold, Patricia
Prunty, Anthony Reese, Jennifer Sanders; Oklahoma: Lori
Simpson; Pennsylvania: Raymond Fischer, Christine Lay,
Debra Mathinos, Frank McClard, Holly Schoonover; Rhode
Island: Carol Lerner; Texas: Betty Diane Ashley,
Gloria Bell, Judy Brewster, Jeff Brokovich, Pamela Bryant, Jean
Carrell, Victor Carreon, Shirley Coleman, Miguel de los Santos,
Jon Denison, Sabra Doggett, Celia Drews, Trich Elliott, Joanna
Faoulk, Mahala Gardner, Cris Gonzalez, Carole Hagler, Craig
Henderson, Shelly Hullihen, Andrea Hungerford, Mary Jackson,
Angela Lawson, Dee Mattox Hall, Mike McCallum, Hector Montalvo,
Tammy Morgan, Mary Morris, Diana Pena, Wes Pierce, Katy Pruitt,
Diane Reid, Israel Rodriguez, Louisa Ryan, Sharon Sanchez, Ken
Schrader, Mario Solis, Velma Soliz-Garcia, Rick Tiffin, Jeanne
Walker, Karen Whitaker, Ray Wilks; Washington: Gayle
Pauley
We also welcome these members of the NAFEPA Board of
Directors: Sandra Pettit, Missouri; Tom Sipe, Oklahoma;
Christian Johnson, New York; Bob Harmon, Washington
NAFEPA
Scholarship Recipients- 2006
-
Stanley McFarland
Scholarship - $1,500
Designated for a student
pursuing a degree in Education
Recipient: Rachel Wolf
- Slinger, Wisconsin
Rachel is planning to major in Secondary Education.
-
John A. Pfaff
Scholarship - $1,500
Designated for a student
pursuing a degree in a field other than Education
Recipient: Alexander
Boerum - Scandia, Minnesota,
Alexander is planning to major in Architectural Engineering.
-
Iva McCants Scholarship
- $1,500
Designated for a student pursuing a degree in
Education or other field
Recipient: Glenda
Young - Starkville, Mississippi
Glenda is planning to major in Industrial Engineering.
The scholarship recipients and
these applicants each received a $100 gift card for Barnes and
Nobles Bookstore. We thank the states for submitting their
applications.
Alabama: Cray Eubanks,
Education; Audra Hargett, Education
Arkansas: Andrea Childers, Art Teacher
Florida: Natalie Pope, Psychology
Michigan: Anna Taylor, Musical Theatre/ English; Joshua Thurmon,
Accounting/Political Science/Law
Texas: Bianca Dominguez, Childhood Education
NAFEPA
Board of Directors
State Representatives
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This newsletter was prepared by: Elizabeth Pinkerton
If you are in an unaffiliated state, contact me
elizabeth.pinkerton@frontiernet.net
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