Join us for a provocative keynote speech by Deborah Jewell-Sherman, Senior Lecturer on Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education.
About the Presentation:
A Leadership Framework for Achieving
Excellence and Equity for All Learners
The achievement challenge that faces all educators in the pre-kindergarten through 16 continuum is monumental. Too often, demography defines destiny for many students. The stakes have never been higher, and those who view closing the gap as a moral imperative embrace both innovation and accountability. In order to achieve excellence and equity for all learners, we must first understand the achievement gap and emphasize the need for a heightened sense of urgency. We must then develop a comprehensive framework for addressing this complex challenge and examine and learn from successes and failures in our institutions.
About Deborah Jewell-Sherman
Dr. Jewell-Sherman is a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education's Urban Superintendents Program and has built a reputation over the past decade as one of the most successful urban district superintendents in the country. Prior to joining the Harvard Graduate School of Education's faculty, Dr. Jewell-Sherman served as superintendent of Richmond Public Schools - with a track record of success that culminated in her being named Virginia Superintendent of the Year 2009 by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS). During her appointment, 95 percent of Richmond's lowest performing schools achieved full accreditation under Virginia's Standards of Learning reform legislation. In addition, the district improved from 18 percent to 91.7 percent of all schools meeting this standard as measured by the State Department of Education (2008). Currently, Dr. Jewell-Sherman serves as the Director of the Urban Superintendents Program and is the principal investigator for an initiative between the faculty of HGSE and the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. In the fall of 2010, Dr. Jewell-Sherman will serve as a key faculty member for HGSE's new Doctor of Education Leadership Degree (Ed.L.D).
Join Us for the Prepárate™ Conference - A Special Opportunity for Western Regional Forum Attendees
Another reason to join us in San Diego for the Western Regional Forum? The Fourth Annual Prepárate Conference begins on March 1 - immediately following the conclusion of the Regional Forum – and is even being held at the same hotel, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines!
The annual Prepárate Conference convenes educators from across the country to address the challenges that face a growing Latino student population. Hear from leading educators and gain the knowledge and the tools to better serve your Latino students.
Educators who want to benefit from attending both the Western Regional Forum and the Prepárate Conference can take advantage of special package discount pricing by submitting a Dual Conference Registration Form. To learn more about the Prepárate Conference, visit www.collegeboard.com/preparate/.
