2008 FRN Conference Presentations

Resources

• A Deeper Look: Federal Funding & the Medicaid Reimbursement Crisis [PPT 2,550,784kb]
  Forecasts for FY 2009 federal funding for public education, updates on the Medicaid reimbursement crisis and strategies to maximize federal funding for key programs in your districts.
  
• Making a Critical Impact on the NCLB Act [PPT 2,854,400kb]
  Updates on NCLB reauthorization and the importance of your role as an advocate.
  
• Forecasting the Future: Five Emerging Issues [PPT 4,358,144kb]
  Learn more about five hot topics generating attention in Washington: preschool, teacher compensation, national standards, extra learning time, and green schools.
  
• Sharpening Your Lobbying Skills [PPT 3,701,248kb]
  Make a strong impact in your Hill visit and year-round lobbying efforts, increase the school board presence on Capitol Hill, and recruit additional advocates.
  
• Congress' Second Session: A Look at Special Issues [PPT 3,304,448kb]
  A briefing on issues Congress will address including teacher quality, Washington D.C.'s school voucher program, higher education and school construction.
  
• NCLB for New School Board Members [PPT 2,358,784kb]
  Learn about NSBA's position on improvements to NCLB and proposed recommendations.