Mia Perry, Author at Institute for Educational Leadership

Screenshot of author and education policy Christopher Cross during a by PBS NewsHour interview.

Prominent Author to Speak on Education Policy History & Direction

Events, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Policy/Legislation / Mia Perry

On March 13, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring Christopher Cross, author of the acclaimed book Political Education: Setting the Course for State and Federal Policy, Second Edition. Cross draws on his own experience in Washington, along with research and interviews, to present a history of federal education […]

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USDOL Rolls Out Vision for Transforming Workforce System

Federal Government, Policy/Legislation / Mia Perry

In a recent guidance letter, the U.S. Department of Laborlaid out its vision for a revitalizing and transforming the nation’s workforce system as part of the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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IEL's Coalition for Community Schools(CCS) Public Policy Manager Mary Kingston Roche speaks in front of the IEL and CCS logos.

PolicyPulse!: Community Schools & ESEA Reauthorization Efforts

Federal Government, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Policy/Legislation / Mia Perry

IEL launched it’s first short policy video, highlighting potential progress in reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act through the lens of the community schools movement.

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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a White House gathering in acknowledgement of the recently enacted Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.

IEL Program Participants Celebrate ABLE Act with Biden

Events, Federal Government, Policy/Legislation / Mia Perry

Several IEL-affiliated individuals with disabilities and their family members attended a White House event with Vice President Joe Biden highlighting the benefits of the new ABLE Act.

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Webinar to Connect Community Schools & Community Organizing

Events, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships / Mia Perry

On February 12 at 3:00pm EST, IEL’s Coalition for Community Schools and the Anneberg Institute for School Reform will host a free webinar entitled “Community Schools and Community Organizing.”

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IEL Announces Family Engagement Conference Workshop Presenters

Events, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships / Mia Perry

IEL just released a select list of workshop presenters for it’s second annual National Family Engagement Conference in Chicago, Ill. from June 22-24.

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Renowned Child Poverty Researcher to Speak at AERA/IEL Forum

Events, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships / Mia Perry

On February 13, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and IEL are hosting an educational policy luncheon featuring distinguished sociology scholar, Dr. Karl Alexander, as he discusses his new book.

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USDOL Seeks Family Input on Postsecondary Ed. & Disability

Events, Federal Government / Mia Perry

From January 26 to February 6, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is hosting an online dialogue on families, disability, and postsecondary success.

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Two youth work on a computer on their Individualized Learning Plans.

Individualized Learning Plans on the Move

Building Pathways to Adulthood / Mia Perry

The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) released its new report entitled Use of Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs): A Promising Practice for Driving College and Career Readiness Efforts – Findings and Recommendations from a Multi-Method, Multi-Study Effort. This report summarizes findings and recommendations of NCWD/Youth’s 5+ years of ILP research. The ILP

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IEL Releases New Report on Individualized Learning Plans

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Resources / Mia Perry

The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth eleased its latest publication on the use of individualized learning plans based on six years of research and technical assistance across the country.

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