Gray, Wilson Complete Comprehensive State Board of Education Member Orientation
(Arlington, VA) - Dr. Teri Quinn Gray, president of Delaware's State Board of Education, and Dr. Jim Wilson, a member of the State Board of Education, have recently completed three days' of intensive training to help new board members become highly effective state education policymakers. The training was provided by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) at no charge.
Dr. Gray and Dr. Wilson joined state board members from 21 states and territories in sessions that covered basic boardsmanship issues such as the responsibilities of boards and their members, the sequence of policy development, and using Robert's Rules of Order, as well as more advanced subjects such as how to provide effective state leadership through board actions.
"Knowledgeable and empowered state board members are vital to the successful development and application of education policy and standards at the state level," said NASBE Executive Director Brenda Welburn. "We appreciate the efforts of these volunteer leaders, who give their time, energy, and expertise to their states, and we work to support them not only at the outset of their education policymaking careers, but throughout their service."
State boards of education are the embodiment of the American tradition of citizen involvement and authority over public education. State boards are responsible for setting statewide educational standards, including high school graduation requirements, teacher professional qualifications, and establishing statewide testing programs.
The National Association of State Boards of Education represents America's state and territorial boards of education. NASBE exists to strengthen State Boards as the preeminent educational policymaking bodies for citizens and students. For more, visit http://www.nasbe.org.
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Delaware's Department of Education is committed to promoting the highest quality education
for every Delaware student by providing visionary leadership and superior service.
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Contact Info.
Alison Kepner Delaware Department of Education 401 Federal Street, Suite #2 Dover, Delaware 19901 Phone: (302) 735-4035 Fax: (302) 739-4654 Email: akepner@doe.k12.de.us |
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