2014

2014 Martha McCarthy Education Law and Policy Institute and 47th Annual Educational Leadership Summer Workshop

June 12-13, 2014

Agenda

Thursday, June 12, 2014

8:15 – 9:00 a.m.	Registration and Check-In Location: Willkie Lobby
9 – 10:15 a.m.	Special Education Law Update Facilitator: Dustin Bailey, EdD student and Clinical Faculty in Special Education Lisa Tanselle, J.D., attorney at the Indiana School Boards Association Janet Decker, J.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Indiana University Sandi Cole, Ed.D, Director Center on Education and Lifeling Learning, Indiana University
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.	Bullying and Harassment: Legal and Policy Issues Facilitator: Colleen Chesnut, Ph.D. candidate, Associate Instructor of School Law and Research Associate at the Center for Evaluation & Education Policy, Indiana University John Borkowski, J.D., Partner at Hogan Lovells, Washington DC/South Bend Martha McCarthy, Ph.D., Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus, Indiana University Concetta Raimondi, EdD., Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch/Research Roundtable Moderator: Dr. Gary Crow Location: ED 3275 Daryl Werner: How Charter School Parents Choose a School for Their Children Clare Lutgen: Looking for Something Different: The Life Experiences of Self-referred Alternative High School Students Brian Disney: Indiana High School Assistant Principals and High-Stakes Teacher Evaluations: A Mixed Methods Study Gretchen Morgan: Examining Teacher Conversations Melissa Briscoe: Understanding the Post-referendum Decision Making and Governance Practices of School District Leadership
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.	Teacher Evaluation Litigation Facilitator: Teresa James, Ed.D. Student, Arsenal Tech Dave Emmert, J.D., attorney at the Indiana School Boards Association Suzanne Eckes, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Indiana University Hardy Murphy, Ph.D., Research Scholar IU/IUPUI
2:30 – 3:45 p.m.	Indiana State Law Update Facilitator: Maggie Paino, J.D., attorney at Indiana Department of Education Seamus Boyce, J.D., attorney at Church, Church, Hittle & Antrim Michelle Gough McKeown, J.D., Ph.D., General Counsel for Indiana State Board of Education Emily Richardson, J.D., Interim Executive Director of Legal Affairs and Policy at Indiana Charter Board
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Keynote Address: School Discipline and the Law Catherine Lhamon, J.D., Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.	Women’s Network Meeting Dr. Carol Gardiner Location: ED 3017
5:00 p.m.	IUSAA Steering Committee Meeting Location: ED 4204
6:00 p.m.	Cook-Out Sponsored by Emcore Welcome: Dr. Gary Crow, IU School of Education Dr. Elmer Shelby, President of IUSAA Alumni Recognition and Awards Location: Neal Marshall Black Cultural Center Presenter: Jennifer Burton Amy Zent, Special Contribution to Education Award Dr. Michele Moore, The Dean F. Berkley Emerging Leader Award

Friday, June 13, 2014
Making Connections: Getting the Most From Principal and Teacher Evaluation Systems

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.	Registration
8:30–8:45 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions Lisa Shimmel, Senior Policy Analyst, REL Midwest Gary Crow, Ph.D., ELPS Department Chair
8:45 – 9:15 a.m.	Presentation on Principal and Teacher Evaluation Systems Anthony Milanowski, Ph.D., Senior Study Director, Westat
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.	Q&A With Presenter Jason Narlock, Ph.D., Researcher, REL Midwest
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.	Tabletop Discussions
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30 – 11:50 a.m.	Moderated Panel Discussion Moderator: Anthony Milanowski, Ph.D., Senior Study Director, Westat Panelist: Angela Minnici, Ph.D., Principal Researcher, Director of Center on Great Teachers and Leaders, American Institutes for Research Panelist: Jennifer Oliver, Indiana TAP State Coordinator, University of Indianapolis Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning Panelist: Sarah Pies, Educator Effectiveness Specialist, Indiana Department of Education, Office of Educator Licensing and Development Panelist: Deb Fish, Professional Learning Liaison, Central Indiana Educational Service Center
11:50 – 11:55 a.m.	Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks Anthony Milanowski, Ph.D., Senior Study Director, Westat Dr. Suzanne Eckes, Program Coordinator, Education Leadership, Indiana University