February 2008
Dear NAFEPA Members:
We recently lost one of the greatest
explorers of our time, Sir Edmund Hillary.
Over the years we have heard so much about
Sir Hillary reaching the summit of Mount
Everest, but he was not alone on the morning
of May 29, 1953. Along with Sir Hillary was
his guide, Tenzing Norgay. Norgay was a
native Nepalese climber who had participated
in five previous Everest trips. Many believe
it was because of his knowledge and guidance
that Sir Edmund Hillary was able to reach
the summit.
In many ways, I feel the members of NAFEPA
are much like Tenzing Norgay. You are always
willing to share your knowledge and guide
others as we all reach for the summit of
accomplishing the goals of No Child Left
Behind.
I am asking each of you who read this to
seriously consider attending the 34th annual
NAFEPA conference on April 13-16, 2008, at
the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
Our theme, “Foundation for
Success…Understanding and Using Data to
Enhance Student Achievement,” embodies
NAFEPA’s goal of providing professional
development and assisting members as they
disseminate exemplary programs and
successful practices to improve student
achievement. Rick Carder, Vice
President/Conference Chairperson, and the
Conference Committee have done an
outstanding job of planning and organizing
this conference. You will hear from
outstanding presenters such as Doug Reeves,
Jack Jennings, Stan Collender, and Kristen
Tosh-Cowan and staff members from the U.S.
Department of Education. You will have many
opportunities to talk with federal education
program administrators from across the
country who are always willing to share
their knowledge and experiences. You will
also have the opportunity to share your
expertise as well.
A special time each year during the
conference is the trip to Capitol Hill for
the “Hill Visits.” Conference attendees are
encouraged to make appointments with their
members of Congress, representatives and
senators, to share with them or their staff
members the successes and challenges with
the implementation of No Child Left Behind.
It is important that you make appointments
prior to your DC trip so that you can visit
your representatives.
Inside this newsletter edition you will find
additional information about the conference
and the 2008 NAFEPA Position Paper on No
Child Left Behind legislation and
reauthorization. See you in Washington DC!
Bobby Burns, President, NAFEPA
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