Program Highlights

The SIIA Ed Tech Government Forum 2012 agenda is currently being developed.

Topics Include:
- Doing More w/Less in the New Normal Through Technology
- Implementation of the Common Core State Standards
- Race to the Top, State Initiatives and Digital Learning
- Personalized College: Technology Based Innovation and Policy Considerations
- Reception with Education Leaders (in conjunction with attendees of CoSN/ISTE/SETDA Advocacy Day)
- Response to Intervention (RtI) and the Role of Technology

Speakers Include:
- Kaya Henderson, Chancellor, Washington DC Public Schools (Keynote)
- Jay Box, Chancellor, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (Keynote)
- Jorea Marple, State Superintdent, West Virginia Department of Education (Keynote)
- Emily Barton, Tennessee Department of Education
- Rich Long, International Reading Association and Title I Directors Association
- Doug Levin, State Educational Technology Directors Association
- Chris Minnich, Council of Chief State School Officers
- Mike Petrili, Thomas B. Fordham Institute
- Ricki Price Baugh, Council of Great City Schools
- Hal Plotkin, United States Department of Education
- Andy Rotherham, Bellwether Education
- Michael Sawyers, Ohio Department of Education
- Rebecca Zumeta, National Center on Response to Intervention

Highlights will include:
- Translate public funding and regulations into actionable market intelligence
- Gain unique insights into new federal, state and national initiatives shaping the market
- Identify business opportunities and partners
- Network with colleagues and national education stakeholders
- Advocate for technology and industry interests before education policymakers

See highlights from the 2011 Forum