9th Annual Senate Education Summit

350 Eddy Street,Providence RI 02903

15 November, 2021

Description

The 9th Annual Senate Education Summit will focus on Early Childhood Education by exploring the immediate needs of providers and families. Supporting our youngest learners is one of the most important investments we can make. Join national, state, and local leaders in a discussion about how to address the urgent needs of the child care system and expand pre-kindergarten to provide access to all Rhode Island students. AGENDAPLENARY SESSION (3:00 PM) Welcome and Introductory Remarks Senator Sandra Cano – Chairperson, Senate Committee on Education Senator Ryan W. Pearson – Chairperson, Senate Committee on FinanceKeynote Address Marica Cox Mitchell – Senior Director, Early Childhood; Bainum Family FoundationBREAKOUT SESSIONS (3:35 PM) Attendees are asked to participate in one of two group discussions facilitated by a moderator, initiated by two industry leaders, and centered around guiding questions. Group 1: Early Learning and Child Care - Birth to Age 3 Jamie Colvard – Director of State Policy; ZERO TO THREEVeronica Manfredi – Co-founder and Director; Over the Rainbow Learning CentersGroup 2: Expanding High-Quality Pre-Kindergarten Lauren Hogan – Managing Director of Policy and Professional Advancement; National Association for the Education of Young Children Khadija Lewis Khan – Executive Director; Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center REPORT ON BREAKOUT DISCUSSIONS (4:35 PM) Closing Remarks Senator Sandra Cano – Chairperson, Senate Committee on Education For questions, please email [email protected].