Department of Education
Kevin Huffman, Commissioner

New Federal Program Directors' Conference - October 20, 2009
NCLB/ARRA: Exploring Uncharted Territory

• NCLB/ARRA: Exploring Uncharted Territory Overview - Dr. Julie McCargar
• Title Descriptions and Intent of Funds - Jim Greeson
• NCLB Consolidated Application - Dr.Deborah Williams
• Comprehensive Monitoring Overview - Anita Raulston and Iris Hubbard
• NCLB Law, Regulations and Guidance - Marjorie Douglas and Mike White
  (contact presenters)
• Private Schools - Patricia Wright (contact presenter)
• English Language Learners (ELL) - Jan Lanier
• Consolidated Administration and Transferability - Dr. Debra Owens (contact presenter)
• Being Prepared-Getting the Finances to Reach Your Destination - Brenda Staggs
• Changing Your Course-Addenda and Budget Amendments - Daryl Schaefer
• Parental Involvement - Elizabeth Roper
• Love, Read, Learn - Paul Coggins (contact presenter)

Federal Programs Directors' Conference - October 21-23, 2009

Day 1-October 21, 2009
NCLB/ARRA: The Adventure Begins

• Exploring the Future of NCLB and New Regulations - Dr. Julie McCargar
• Supplement, Not Supplant - Patricia Wright (contact presenter)
• Personnel and Personnel Activity Reports (PARS) - Anita Raulston
  (contact presenter)
• Equipment Inventory - Dr. Debra Owens
• Data Systems-CREP, MSIX, EIS, CSPR - Dr. Trish Kelly
• Parental Notifications - Daryl Schaefer
• Reservation of Funds and Selection of Title I Schools - Mike Taylor
  (contact presenter)
Day 1 - Breakout Sessions - Session #1

• Federal Programs Data - Dr. Trish Kelly
• Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners - Jan Lanier
• Getting Schools Off the High Priority List/ Taking Practical Lessons into Your Schools - Exemplary Educator Panel
• Math-New Standards and the TN Diploma Project -  Dr. Scott Eddins
• Exploring the "Keys" of Private Schools and Migrant Programs - Paula Gaddis
Day 1 - Breakout Sessions - Session #2

• Demystifying Title I Allocations - Dr. Julie McCargar
• Tennessee Reads! - Gwendolyn Watson
• Title IV-Safe and Drug Free Schools (3 presentations)
  Rita Tompkins and Mike Herrmann
• Best Practices for Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services Rita Fentress, Chris Satterfield and Debbie Browne
  (contact presenters)
• Effective Parent Involvement - Elizabeth Roper

Day 2 - October 22, 2009
NCLB/ARRA: Continuing the Journey

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Dr. Julie McCargar
• ARRA: Using Title I Funds and Reporting Requirements - Dr. Debra Owens
• Fiscal Requirements - Eve Carney
• Application and Approval Process for Title I Waivers - Rita Fentress
• Homeless Overview - Karen Munn (contact presenter)
• Overview of Electronic Learning Center - Karen Moody and Michael Pocchiari (contact presenters)
Day 2 - Breakout Sessions-Session #3

• Instructional Coaching: What? Why? and Who? - Georgeanne Oxnam, ARCC (contact presenter)
• e4TN-Distance Learning and Technology - Wendy Oliver
• Title I High Schools Showcase
  Jackson Central Merry High School-Madison County
  Fulton High School-Knox County
• Monitoring Preparation - Anita Raulston and Mike White (contact presenter)
• Highly Qualified Staff and Title IIA Improvement Plan - Dr. Trish Kelly
Day 2 - Breakout Sessions-Session #4

• Instructional Coaching: What? Why? and Who? - Georgeanne Oxnam, ARCC (contact presenter)
• Comparability - Marjorie Douglas and Rhonda Shaw-Hardin
  (contact presenter)
• Charter Schools and the Education Landscape: A New Law for a New Era
  Dr. Eric Hilgendorf
• Electronic Learning Center - Karen Moody and Mike Pocchiari
  (contact presenter)
• Blue Ribbon and Title I Distinguished Schools
  Karen Munn with LEA Representatives

Day 3 - October 23, 2009
NCLB/ARRA: Exploring New Vistas

• Professional Development - Dr. Susan Hudson
• Title II-D-Collaboration and Integration of Technology -
  Brenda Staggs, Barbara Denson, Belinda Moss and Kim Clemmons

Middle Tennessee Federal Programs Directors' Conference - September 24, 2009

• Title IIA Teacher Quality Allowable Expenses (PPT)

Preparing for the ELL October 1 Count - September 9, 2009

• Preparing for the ELL October 1 Count
New Title I Schools - April 15, 2009

• Serving New Title I Schools (PPT)

ARRA TN Title I Overview - April 1-2, 2009

• ARRA TN Title I Overview

McKinney-Vento Webinar on Homeless and Stimulus Funds - March 13, 2009

• McKinney-Vento Homeless (PPT)

High School ReDesign Web Conference - February 11, 2009

• Title I School Improvement High School ReDesign Rubric and Virtual High School
  Dr. Julie McCargar and Dr. Debra Owens
  • High School ReDesign Rubric
• Effective and Engaging e-Learning Environment for Tennessee - Wendy Oliverr

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