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Education Policy Outlook - October 2011

This document summarizes recent developments in US education policy. It outlines the political composition of the 112th Congress and key administration officials. Major education reform initiatives are discussed like Race to the Top, Common Core, and proposals to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The document also reviews policy areas like adult education, immigration integration, and online advocacy resources.

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Education Policy Outlook John Segota, CAE Director of Advocacy, Standards, & Professional Relations 2011 GATESOL Conference
Overview • 112thCongress • Obama Administration • Education Policy – Reform – ESEA – WIA – Immigration • Advocacy
112th Congress • House of Representatives – 240 Republicans – 192 Democrats – 3 Vacancies • Senate – 53 Democrats* – 47 Republicans
House of Representatives • Leadership – Speaker of the House – Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) • Education and Labor – Chairman – Rep. John Kline (R-MN)
U.S. Senate • Leadership – Majority Leader - Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) • Health, Education, Labor and Pensions – Chairman – Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Congressional Focus • American Jobs Act (AJA) • Budget Control Act – “Supercommittee” • Budget
U.S. Department of Education • Arne Duncan - Secretary of Education • Russlynn Ali - Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education • Rosalinda Barrera, Assistant Secretary, OELA Director • Brenda Dann-Messler, Assistant Secretary, Vocational and Adult Education
Education Reform • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – Race to the Top Fund – Enhanced Assessment Grants • Common Core State Standards initiative
Elementary and Secondary Education Act • Blueprint for Reform – College- and Career-Ready Students – Great Teachers and Leaders in Every School – Equity and Opportunity for All Students – Raise the Bar and Reward Excellence – Promote Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Elementary and Secondary Education Act • HR 2445 - State and Local Flexibility Act • NCLB Waivers • S 1158 - English Learning and Innovation Act
Adult Education • Workforce Investment Act - Senate Draft • Adult Education & Economic Growth Act – HR 2226 - Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX) • National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week – Sept. 15-16, 2011 • Adult Literacy Caucus
Integration & Immigration • Deportation Waivers • Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act – H.R. 1617 - Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) • DREAM Act – S. 952 - Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) – H.R. 3842 - Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA)
Online Resources • TESOL’s U.S. Advocacy Action Center – http://capwiz.com/tesol E-mail: jsegota@tesol.org Twitter: @JohnSegota SlideShare.net