Magnet Schools of America

 The 2012 Legislative Training Conference

"Empowering Magnet Schools Through National Awareness" 

(February 12 - 15, 2012)

(Sponsored by NOVA Southeastern University, National Institute for Educational Options)

The Legislative Training Conference is MSA's highly acclaimed "Legislative Training" conference held in Washington, D.C. The annual meeting is an opportunity for magnet program directors, district and school administrators, and teachers to visit the nation's capital to hear first-hand discussions by administration officials, congressional staff, and policy experts.

Conference Agenda

Conference Presentations

The Legal Ramifications of the DOE/DOJ Guidance on Promoting
School Diversity and Reducing Minority Group Isolation (Live Webinar)
*Co-sponsored by American Education Solutions, Inc., Croton on Hudson, NY
 Maree Sneed, Partner, Hogan Lovells, LLP

MSA Legislative Update
John Laughner, Legislative and Communications Manager, Magnet Schools of America

The President's Budget and the Outlook for Federal Education Funding
Joel Packer, Executive Director, Committee for Education Funding

Survey Research Study: Magnet Schools and the Impact of MSAP 
Dr. Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, UCLA Civil Rights Project

Today's Promise, Tomorrow's Future: The Social and Educational Factors
Contributing to the Outcomes of Hispanics in Urban Schools
 Candace Simon, Research Manager, Council of the Great City Schools  

The Common Core Standards: Moving Beyond Awareness to Classroom Implementation and Assessment
Margaret Reed Millar, Senior Associate, Council of Chief State School Officers(CCSSO)

Innovative & Diverse Strategies To Increase Family Engagement
Sherri Wilson, Senior Manager of Family Engagement, National PTA