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Pre-conference attendees will hear updates from OSEP regarding the 2009 SPP/APR process and submissions, and will discuss challenges, successes, and new ways to help States improve using TA&D Network resources.
OSEP 18th Annual Technical Assistance and Dissemination Conference Pre-Conference: Annual Performance Reports and Technical Assistance … Our Journey March 23, 2009 Main | Pre-Conference | Agenda Pre-conference attendees will hear updates from OSEP regarding the 2009 SPP/APR process and submissions; and interact with colleagues from TA&D Network and OSEP staff to discuss: - APR challenges;
- Successful improvement activities; and
- Recommendations to maximize network resources to strengthen States’ improvement activities.
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Academy Hall Welcome and Opening Remarks, Larry Wexler, Director, RTP, and Ruth Ryder, Director, MSIP - Overview of 2009 APR Submissions
- Utilization of TA Resources (Centers, SPP/APR Calendar, Conferences)
- Questions for Small Group Discussions
9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Academy Hall Small Group Discussion What are the biggest challenges facing States in improving performance on APR indicators? 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Academy Hall Small Group Reports and Large Group Discussion 10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. | Break 10:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. | Academy Hall Small Group Discussion What improvement activities have been successful in improving performance on APR indicators? 11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Academy Hall Small Group Reports and Large Group Discussion 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Academy Hall Large Group Discussion What are the next steps that we as TA Centers should take to help States develop better improvement activities? |