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The lunch time keynote speaker will be Dr. Kati Haycock. Dr.
Haycock is one of the nation's leading child advocates in the
field of education.
She currently serves as director of the Education Trust in
Washington, DC. Established in 1992. The Trust speaks up for
what's right for young people and provides hands-on assistance
to educators who want to work together to improve student achievement,
pre-kindergarten through college.
Prior to coming to the Education Trust, Haycock served as executive
vice president of the Children's Defense Fund, the nation's
largest child advocacy organization.
A native Californian, Haycock founded and served as president
of The Achievement Council, a statewide organization that provides
assistance to teachers and principals who are committed to student
achievement.
Champions for Education
A Northern Kentucky Community Summit
November 14, 2007
Summit Workshop Descriptions
VISION 2015 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
LONG TERM GOAL: From Kindergarten to Post Secondary and Adult Learning, Northern Kentucky meets or exceeds national standards at every transition point.
1. The ABCs of School Success
VISION 2015 GOAL:
All children will enter kindergarten with the skills
necessary to succeed.
- Research on child development and learning clearly indicates
that early care and education experiences in the first years
of life profoundly affect a child’s brain development and
their ability to succeed in school. Because 90 percent of
a child’s brain develops by age 5, the quality of care a child
receives during his or her early years can have a lifelong
effect. With children of working mothers spending an average
of 36 hours each week in some type of child card setting,
the quality of care is paramount. Kentucky ranks 49th in overall
licensing standards for child care centers by the National
Association for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies(
NACCRRA),2007
- University of Kentucky Early Childhood Specialist, Kim Townley,
Ph.D.will share state, regional and national statistics that
illustrate the importance of early learning for all children.
- North Carolina’s initiative More at Four is
designed to provide high-quality education for all children
the year before they enter kindergarten. Successes and challenges
will be shared. More at Four has resulted in significant gains
in literacy, numeracy and social skills for participating
children.
- And, you’ll hear how Success by 6 programs are working
in Northern Kentucky.
Moderator: Dawn Denham, Director, Boone County Success
By 6
Presenters:
Kim Townley, Ph.D. University of Kentucky
John Pruette, M.Ed. Executive Director, North Carolina Office
of School Readiness
2. It Takes a Village...
VISION 2015 GOAL:
Northern Kentucky is nationally recognized for its Culture
of Contribution, through service learning in schools and full
engagement of the business community in schools.
- Sylvia Lovely, President of Kentucky League of Cities, has led and advised many of Kentucky’s communities around connecting the civic/business community with the education community. Hear about her experiences and what she sees happening in Northern Kentucky communities.
- From a “dead-end place” to the place to be, the transformation at Taft High School in Cincinnati is evident – the graduation rate went from 25% in 2002 to 75% in 2006. Taft found a great partner in Cincinnati Bell. Jack Cassidy, Cincinnati Bell President and CEO committed himself and his company to Taft. Hear about this amazing commitment.
Moderator: Trey Grayson, Kentucky Secretary of State
Presenters:
Sylvia Lovely, Executive Director of Kentucky League of Cities,
President of Newcities Institute
Jack Cassidy, President and CEO, Cincinnati Bell
3. Getting There from Here
VISION 2015 GOAL:
All high school graduates are prepared for postsecondary
education and work.
- By 2015, 9 of 10 jobs will require education beyond high
school. Currently, only 3 of 10 adults in Northern Kentucky
have a 2-year degree or higher.
- Our nation is facing an urgent crisis in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (the STEM subjects). Statistics
demonstrate that America’s leadership in the science
and mathematics disciplines is deteriorating rapidly. Thirty
years ago the United States ranked third worldwide in the
number of science graduates we produced; now we rank 17th.
Allyson Handley, with the Council on Post Secondary Education,
will present highlights from a report of a statewide STEM
Task Force.
- Project Suc-SEED is a statewide, year-round science enrichment
program in North Carolina. The goals of the program are to
financially support and encourage talented, disadvantaged
North Carolina high school students to pursue terminal graduate
and professional school degrees in chemistry, or chemistry
related science disciplines through a scientific research
internship experience.
- Kenneth Cutler will provide information about the model
that is nationally recognized by the National Science Foundation
and the National Academies of Science as one of the Best Practices
for increasing underrepresented minorities in science.
Moderator: Nancy Spivey, Vice President, Northern Kentucky
Chamber of Commerce
Presenters:
Kenneth A. Cutler, Director Project Suc-SEED, The Hamner Institutes
for Health Sciences
Dr. Allyson Handley, Senior Advisor for Economic Initiatives,
Kentucky Council On Post Secondary Education
Dr. Angie Taylor, Vice President, Gateway Community and Technical
College
4. The Prepared Mind
VISION 2015 GOAL:
Middle and High Schools will provide a curriculum for
all students that is relevant to student exploration of educational
and career goals.
- Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s) for Students and Schools of Study are two exciting new directions for helping prepare Northern Kentucky students for what comes after Grade 12. See and hear about these new tools and methods for student preparation.
- The Kentucky Scholars Initiative helps students ensure post-graduation success by providing a clear road map of rigorous courses designed to meet the changing expectations of today's employers and post-secondary education. Hear about implementation of this program in Northern Kentucky.
Moderator: Polly Lusk Page, Partnership for Successful
Schools and NKU VISION 2015
Presenters:
Dr. Tim Hanner, Superintendent, Kenton County Schools
Polly Marquette, Director, Kentucky Scholars, Partnership for
Successful Schools
David Sandlin, Educator, Walton-Verona Schools
5. An Offer They Can't Refuse
VISION 2015 GOAL:
Recruit, develop and retain highly qualified educators
in all areas, with emphasis on math, science, technology, engineering,
special education, and world languages.
- More than 5,730 teachers in Kentucky will not be returning to the schools where they taught last year. Replacing those individuals could cost the state up to $63 million. It’s Northern Kentucky’s goal to attract and retain the best and brightest to teach our children, to prepare our children and grandchildren for their life’s work.
- Like most school districts throughout the United States, Hamilton County, Tennessee faced the challenge of attracting and retaining qualified educators. A collaborative program was established by Dr. Jesse Register, Superintendent and multiple community leaders to effectively address the issue of educator recruitment and retention. Dr. Register will offer an overview of the necessary components for success.
- Northern Kentucky businesses are uniting to develop a “thanks for being a Northern Kentucky Educator” package. Hear how your business can help!
Moderator: Gene Kirchner, Deputy Superintendent, Walton-Verona
Schools
Presenters:
Dr. Jesse Register, Senior Advisor, Annenberg Institute. Brown
University and Associate Professor for Urban Schools, University
of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Brent Cooper, President, C-Forward
Carol Horn, Assistant Superintendent, Grant County School District
6. Can We Supply the Demand?
VISION 2015 GOAL:
All adults are prepared for postsecondary education and
work.
- In 10 years, the jobs will be there . . . . but will the workers?
- Will Northern Kentucky have the job pool necessary to fill the jobs that could come here?
- And how do we educate students for jobs that don’t even exist yet?
- The future of economic development is greatly dependent on an educated, prepared workforce.
- Owensboro, Kentucky has attracted high-tech entrepreneurs and start-up companies. Owensboro has created a life science partnership with Kentucky’s world-class research institutions and early stage funding resources. Kentucky is the only state to match both Phase I and Phase II federal SBIR-STTR awards to high-tech businesses. Hear what has made Owensboro’s Economic Development efforts so successful.
Moderator: Dr. Barbara Stonewater, Executive Director,
Northern Kentucky Council of Partners
Presenters:
Dan Tobergte, President, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
Ryan Rybolt, President, Infinitech, LLC
Rick Jordan, President, LSI Images
Helen Mountjoy, Executive Vice President for Greater Owensboro,
KY Economic Development Corporation.
7. Politics 101: Making Change Happen
VISION 2015 GOAL:
All education institutions in NKY have the financial
resources and program alignment necessary to support the needs
of the region.
- Getting important education legislation passed is often
critical to changing the direction of education in our state
or getting necessary funding for education needs.
- Learn how you can advocate for education and hear local
legislators and the Northern Kentucky Chamber lobbyist about
what members of the state legislature need to help them represent
our needs in Frankfort.
Moderator: Mary Ann Pietromonaco, Morgan Stanley, Vice
President and Vice Chair, Business Advocacy, Northern Kentucky
Chamber of Commerce
Presenters:
State Representative Arnold Simpson, 65th District, Vice Chair,
Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus
State Representative Jon Draud, 63rd District, Vice Chair, House
Education Committee
Stan Lampe, Vice President, Business and Community Advocacy,
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
8. Creative Inclusion
VISION 2015 GOAL:
NKY has a system and outreach programs to make educational
opportunities available, accessible, and affordable to every
community member.
- Exciting things are happening in Newport Schools
- The STRIVE initiative is bringing regional collaborations to the table to meet the needs of children from birth through college.
- The Urban Learning Center provides opportunities for students who once thought it impossible to graduate from high school, much less go to college.
Moderator: Reverend Dr. Michael Posey, St. Paul A.M.E.
Zion Church, Covington, KY
Presenters:
Michael Brandt, Superintendent, Newport Independent Schools
Jeff Edmonson, Executive Director, Strive
Meg Winchell, Executive Director, Urban Learning Center
Jerome Bowles, President, The Bowles Center for Diversity Outreach
9. The Business Case . . .in the Classroom
VISION 2015 GOAL:
Northern Kentucky businesses are involved in school/business
partnerships to support classroom education and promote service
to the community.
- Is your business education-friendly?
- What role can/should business play to support education?
- School business partnerships don’t have to cost a lot to be effective.
- The Chamber’s BEST program has created more than 100 business/education partnerships.
Moderator: Gary Beatrice, Business Benefits, Chair Education
Advocacy, NKY Chamber of Commerce
Presenters:
Laquinta Strickland, Branch Manager, L&N Credit Union
Sandy Schnatz, Assistant Principal Caywood Elementary, Kenton
County School District
Helen Carroll, Community Relations Manager, Toyota Motor Engineering
& Manufacturing, N.A.
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