| Date/Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
EARLY REGISTRATION AT HOTEL |
Lobby Second Floor |
| 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
WELCOME RECEPTION JUDITH S. KAYE, Former Chief Judge of the State of New York |
Skadden Arps |
| Date/Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. | REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST |
Grand Ballroom Foyer Mezzanine |
| 8:15 a.m |
OFFICIAL OPENING JUDITH S. KAYE, Former Chief Judge of the State of New York WELCOME MICHAEL BLOOMBERG, Mayor of New York City JONATHAN LIPPMAN, Chief Judge of the State of New York |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 8:45 a.m. |
KEYNOTE Speakers MELODEE HANES, Acting Administrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice RUSSLYNN H. ALI, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education Remarks ERIC H. HOLDER, JR., United States Attorney General ARNE DUNCAN, United States Secretary of Education |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 9:15 a.m. |
PLENARY 1: REACHING A CRITICAL JUNCTURE FOR OUR KIDS: THE NEED TO REASSESS SCHOOL-JUSTICE PRACTICES Speaker RUSSELL SKIBA, PH.D., Director of the Equity Project at the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy at Indiana University |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 10:00 a.m. |
COFFEE BREAK |
Grand Ballroom Foyer Mezzanine |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Moderator/Speaker MICHAEL THOMPSON, Director, Council on State Governments Justice Center Speakers WALLACE JEFFERSON, Chief Justice, Texas Supreme Court JOHN E. HUDSON, Supervisor of Attendance, Truancy, Dropout Prevention and Recovery, Waco Independent School District, Texas |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 11:15 a.m. |
PLENARY 3: LOOKING AT THE FACTS: STATE-SPECIFIC DATA PACKETS Speaker REBECCA FITCH, Project Manager for the United States Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 11:30 a.m. . |
STATE TEAM DISCUSSION 1: PRIORITIES AND DATA |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 12:15 p.m. |
PLENARY 4: STUDENT BEHAVIOR IN THE CONTEXT OF EMERGING RESEARCH Moderator SHAWN MARSH, PH.D., Director of the Juvenile and Family Law Department of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Speakers CHERYL SMITHGALL, PH.D., Researcher Fellow, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago GRETCHEN CUSICK, PH.D., Senior Researcher, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago Responders CAMI ANDERSON, M.ED., State District Superintendent Newark Public Schools, New Jersey ERNESTINE GRAY, Chief Judge New Orleans Parish Juvenile Court, Louisiana |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 1:00 p.m. |
LUNCH |
Grand Ballroom Foyer Mezzanine |
| 1:45 p.m. |
PLENARY 5: DISCIPLINE POLICIES, SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLS AND RACIAL JUSTICE Moderator RUSSELL SKIBA, PH.D., Director of the Equity Project at the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, Indiana University Speaker DANIEL J. LOSEN, J.D., M.ED., Director, Center for Civil Rights Remedies, The Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles at UCLA Responders TANI CANTIL-SAKAUYE, Chief Justice Supreme Court of California KATHLEEN GRIMM, Deputy Chancellor New York City Department of Education |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 2:45 p.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1 |
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| 2:45 p.m. |
A. USING FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA TO INFORM CHANGE Learn how other states are using the Texas study; how Delaware courts use school arrests and court data; and dig deeper into the State Data Packets. Moderator/Speaker MICHAEL THOMPSON, Director, Justice Center, Council on State Governments Speakers REBECCA FITCH, Project Manager, Civil Rights Data Collection, United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights KERRIN WOLF, Public Policy Teaching Fellow and Doctoral Candidate from the University of Delaware, School of Public Policy and Administration CHANDLEE JOHNSON KUHN, Chief Judge, Delaware Family Court |
Plaza Suite Mezzanine |
| 2:45 p.m. |
B. MEETING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS FROM AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE BACKGROUNDS Hear the findings of a study on the disciplinary exclusions of students from American Indian and Alaska Native backgrounds and take part in a panel discussion of the issues and solutions regarding the educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native Students. Moderator/Speaker JOAN OHL, Senior Director, Strategic Consulting, Casey Family Programs Speakers CLAUDIA G. VINCENT, PH.D., Research Assistant, Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior and Educational and Community Supports at the University of Oregon ANITA FINEDAY, J.D., M.P.A., Managing Director of the Indian Child Welfare Program Casey Family Programs COLIN KIPPEN, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association |
Hudson Suite Mezzanine |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Learn about the latest research and recommendations regarding the disciplinary exclusions of students receiving special education services and students involved with the child welfare system and hear a panel discussion of the issues and solutions regarding their educational needs. Moderator/Speaker DEBBIE STAUB, PH.D., Education Advisor for Casey Family Programs Speakers JEFFREY SPRAGUE, PH.D., Professor of Special Education and Director of the University of Oregon Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior ANNE GALLEGOS, Court Research Analyst, National Center for State Courts |
Vanderbilt Suite Second Floor |
| 2:45 p.m. |
D. INFORMATION SHARING AROUND SILOS AND STATUTES Hear an overview of FERPA, HIPPA and child welfare and juvenile justice confidentiality laws and a panel discussion of strategies to appropriately share information to facilitate the best outcomes for students. Moderator/Speaker JESSICA FEIERMAN, ESQ., Supervising Attorney, Juvenile Law Center Speakers KATHLEEN STYLES, Chief Privacy Officer, United States Department of Education KATHLEEN MCNAUGHT, J.D., Assistant Director Child Welfare, American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law |
Broadway Suite Second Floor |
| 2:45 p.m. |
E. TRUANCY THROUGH THE LENS OF SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT AND RE-ENGAGEMENT Hear how truancy is a symptom of underlying issues and an early indicator of student disengagement. Hear about strategies that are working to keep students engaged and successfully re-engage them. Moderator/Speaker KEN SEELEY, PH.D., President, National Center for School Engagement Speakers BARBARA BABB, M.S., J.D., Director and Association Professor, Center for Families, Children and the Courts, University of Baltimore School of Law THOMAS GEORGE, Senior Research Associate from Washington State Center for Court Research |
Sutton Suite Second Floor |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Hear and discuss the impact of the dramatically increased presence of police in schools and how to shift from zero tolerance to culturally competent school community police. Moderator/Speaker ROBERT G. SCHWARTZ, ESQ., Director, Juvenile Law Center Speakers AMANDA PETTERUTI, M.A., Associate Director, Justice Policy Institute LISA H. THURAU, J.D., Founder, Strategies for Youth |
Promenade Suite Mezzanine |
| 4:00 p.m. |
PLENARY 6: COURT LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS Moderator/Speaker HON. STEVEN C. TESKE, Chief Judge, Juvenile Court of Clayton County, Georgia Speaker CHRISTINE PATTERSON, DMC Research Analyst, Office of Missouri’s State Courts Administrator LISA H. THURAU, J.D., Founder, Strategies for Youth |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
STATE TEAM DISCUSSION 2: SYNTHESIZING THE INFORMATION |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
NETWORKING RECEPTION AT THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL State Teams can network with the speakers and the Legal Strategies Collaborative: Partners to Keep Kids in School and Out of Court Representatives |
Terrace Room Lobby Level |
| Date/Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. |
CHECK-OUT AND BAGGAGE STORAGE IN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EASY DEPARTURE |
York Suite Second Floor |
| 7:30 -9:00 a.m. |
STARBUCKS CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST |
Grand Ballroom Foyer Mezzanine |
| 9:00 a.m. |
PLENARY 7: SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND DISCIPLINE: MODEL APPROACHES Moderator/Speaker DAVID OSHER, PH.D., Vice President, American Institutes for Research; Co-Director of AIR’s Human and Social Development Program Speakers JEFFREY SPRAGUE, PH.D., Professor of Special Education and Director of the University of Oregon Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior MARA SCHIFF , PH.D., Associate Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University GORDON BAZEMORE, PH.D., Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida Atlantic University |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 10:00 a.m. |
PLENARY 8: STATE AND LOCAL ACTION: REFORMING SCHOOL-JUSTICE POLICIES Moderator/Speaker JESSICA FEIERMAN, ESQ., Supervising Attorney, Juvenile Law Center Speakers JULIA O’LEARY, Deputy Director of Juvenile Probation, Court Support Services Division of the Connecticut Judicial Branch JEANA BRACEY, PH.D., Senior Associate, Connecticut Center for Effective Practice of the Child Health and Development Institute LARA HERSCOVITCH, Senior Policy Analyst, Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance LAURA FAER, Education Rights Director, Public Counsel Law Center MANUEL CRIOLLO, Director of Organizing, Labor/Community Strategy Center |
Grand Ballroom Mezzanine |
| 11:00 a.m. |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2 |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
A. DIVERSION MODELS TO KEEP KIDS ON TRACK Hear about school-based diversion programs that help keep at-risk students in their school community. Moderator ROBERT G. SCHWARTZ, ESQ., Director, Juvenile Law Center Speakers NANCY FISHMAN, J.D., Project Director, Youth Justice Programs, Center for Court Innovation JACQUI GREENE, ESQ., Director of Juvenile Justice Policy from New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services |
Promenade Suite Mezzanine |
| 11:00 a.m. |
B. RE-ENTRY PROGRAMS TO GET KIDS BACK ON TRACK Hear about the most promising programs and statutes states have passed to facilitate students’ re-entry to school. Moderator JESSICA FEIERMAN, ESQ., Supervising Attorney, Juvenile Law Center Speakers DAVID OSHER, PH.D., Vice President, American Institutes for Research, Co-Director, AIR’s Human and Social Development Program LAURI GOLDKIND, PH.D., Professor, Fordham’s Graduate School of Social Service |
Sutton Suite Mezzanine |
| 11:00 a.m. |
C. WORKING WITH ADVOCATES TO EFFECT CHANGE Hear about the on-the-ground work of advocates from Los Angeles and New Orleans and join a discussion about working with advocates in your community to move a school-justice agenda forward. Moderator DAMON HEWITT, ESQ., Director, Education Practice Group, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Speakers LAURA FAER, ESQ., Education Rights Director, Public Counsel Law Center MANUEL CRIOLLO, Director of Organizing from Labor/Community Strategy Center DAMEKIA MORGAN, Statewide Education Policy and Campaign Director from Family and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children |
Hudson Suite Mezzanine |
| 11:00 a.m. |
D. MODEL SCHOOL DISCIPLINE CODES Hear how communities in Denver, Colorado and Clayton County, Georgia are working together to reform school discipline codes. Learn about the soon to be released Dignity in Schools Model School Discipline Code. Moderator/Speaker STEVEN C. TESKE, Chief Judge, Juvenile Court of Clayton County, Georgia Speakers LIZ SULLIVAN, Human Right to Education Program Director, NESRI SARAH BROWN, Padres y Jovenes Unidos, Denver |
Vanderbilt Suite Second Floor |
| 11:00 a.m. |
E. SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT CHANGED SCHOOL CULTURE Hear and discuss the ground-breaking work of Los Angeles Unified School District in implementing PBIS and Baltimore City School District in reducing suspensions. Moderator JIM FREEMAN, ESQ., Senior Attorney, Advancement Project Speakers NANCY FRANKLIN, Director of LRE Programs, Division of Special Education for Los Angeles Unified School District KAREN WEBBER-NDOUR, Executive Director of Student Support for Baltimore City School District |
Plaza Suite Mezzanine |
| 11:00 a.m. |
F. EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF WORKING WITH STUDENTS Hear and discuss what educators and support staff are doing, and need to be doing, to support students in school. Moderator MARY LOUISE EMBREY, Director of Government Affairs, National Association of School Nurses Speakers JANE COGSHALL, PH.D., Senior Researcher, AIR JUDITH MORGITAN, R.N., B.S.N., M.ED., Certified Pennsylvania School Nurse, Perkiomen Valley High and Coordinator of Perkiomen Valley School District Health Services, Collegeville, PA KELLY VAILLANCOURT, M.A., C.A.S., Director of Government Relations, National Association of School Psychologists |
Broadway Suite Second Floor |
| 12:15 p.m. |
LUNCH |
Grand Ballroom Foyer Mezzanine |
| 12:15 p.m. |
VOICES FROM THE HALLWAYS Parent and youth representatives from community-led campaigns describe their experiences with exclusionary discipline and insights on implementing disciplinary reforms. Moderator MATT CREGOR, Assistant Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Speakers MANUEL CRIOLLO, Director of Organizing, Labor Community Strategy Center, Los Angeles, CA ASHANA BIGARD, Representative, Parent, Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), New Orleans, LA FRANK RIVERS, Student and Peer Mediator, Morris Academy, Bronx, NY; Member, Sistas and Brothas United, Bronx, NY YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE, Dignity in Schools-New York |
Grand Ballroom Foyere Mezzanine |
| 1:15 p.m. |
STATE TEAM DISCUSSION 3: MOVING FORWARD |
Grand Ballroom Foyere Mezzanine |
| 2:15 p.m. |
CONVENER’S CLOSING COMMENTS JUDITH S. KAYE, Former Chief Judge of the State of New York |
Grand Ballroom Foyere Mezzanine |
| 2:20 p.m. |
CALL TO ACTION MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN, Founder and President, Children's Defense Fund |
Grand Ballroom Foyere Mezzanine |
| 3:00 p.m. |
LUGGAGE PICK UP |
York Suite Second Floor |
| 3:00 p.m. |
FIRST BUS CALL |
Main Lobby |