MI Educational Research Association
The Impact of Principles/Policies/Funding on Education
Fall 2019 Michigan Educational Research Association Conference
Educational principles, policies and funding play a significant role in the development of effective and equitable educational systems. The three often guide how districts make decisions that, ultimately, affect how students learn in their respective classroom environments. Therefore, it is essential that educational stakeholders are well informed of the potential outcomes resulting from decisions based on principles, policies and funding. This conference will deepen your understanding of educational principles, policies and funding and their impact on educational settings. Please join us, in Frankenmuth, for what hopes to be a very stimulating and enlightened conference.
Fall 2019 Michigan Educational Research Association (MERA), Inc. Conference
Monday, Nov 25, 2019, 08:45 AM
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge, One Covered Bridge Road, Frankenmuth, Michigan, 48734
What will be presented during the MERA two-day conference?
DAY 1 (11/25/19), Session Presenter Order and Topics :
Nathan Burroughs, MSU, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research
- Michigan’s Substitute Teacher Shortage
David Arsen, MSU, Professor of Education Policy
- Condition of Michigan School Finance
David Hecker, President, American Federation of Teachers Michigan Vice-President, American Federation of Teachers
- Impact of Policy on Labor
Randy Leipa, Superintendent, Wayne RESA
- A Historical Perspective on Michigan's School Finance
Doug Greer, Ottawa Area ISD
- Covering the School Finance Research Collaborative and 2019 RNN Data Tool
Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Vision of Michigan's Educational Future
DAY 2 (11/26/19), Session Presenter Order and Topics :
Elizabeth Moje, Dean, University of Michigan School of Education
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"Reading and retention: What the research says"
Tom Johnson, Actionable Data Manager - Michigan Data Hub
- Update on the Michigan Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) Platform Development
Amanda Price, Chair of Governor's Literacy Commission
- Intent and Early Impact of the "Read by 3rd Grade" Law
Cheryl Twichell, MI School Data Portal
- Updates and Previews of Upcoming Reports
Andy Middlestead, Director, Office of Educational Assessment & Accountability
Updates on Michigan Assessment System and Information on Michigan's "Read by Grade 3"
Chris Janzer, Assistant Director, MDE Office of Accountability
- Updates connected to Michigan's Accountability?
David Treder, Genesee ISD Coordinator of Research, Evaluation and Assessment
- Timely Data Analysis
Registration
Registration Link: https://catalog.geneseeisd.org/catalog/eventdetails/707
Cost: (Select one during online registration)
* $110 One Day Registration Fee
* $165.00 Two Day Registration Fee
* $75.00 Two Day Retired or Student Registration
SCECHs are pending
Advanced on-line registration is encouraged, but day of registrations, at the conference, will be accepted.
If you would like to mail your payment, please send to:
Michigan Educational Research Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 164
Thompsonville, MI 49683
MERA Mission
MERA Board Members
Joseph Musial, Wayne RESA---Vice-President
John Thero, South Lake Schools---Secretary
Jim Gullen, Macomb ISD---Treasurer
Sibyl St. Clair, Evaluation & Research Consultant
Harvey Czerwinski, Macomb ISD
Jonathan Flukes, Oakland Schools
Doug Greer, Ottawa Area ISD
Neelam Kher, College of Education, MSU
Paul Robinson, Consultant
David Treder, Genesee ISD
Conference Location
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge
One Covered Bridge Road
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
* Please make lodging arrangements directly with the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge (989) 652-7200 which has special rates for MERA conference attendees.
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Email: dtreder@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.merainc.org
Phone: (810) 591-4971