The special presentations on the Knowledge is Power Program and the Teacher Advancement Program that were previously scheduled for September 12, 2001 have been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 25, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Excelsior/Peabody Hotel (Room 2-C in the Conference Center) in Little Rock.
Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) - Mr. Michael Feinberg, CEO KIPP Foundation
The KIPP Academies in Houston, Texas and in the South Bronx, New York have been featured on the CBS television show 60 Minutes. The program focuses on five pillars of success: High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, and Focus on Results. Mr. Feinberg will provide information on the history of KIPP, program overview, and the Fisher Fellow Leadership Training. The Arkansas Department of Education is assisting the KIPP Foundation in identifying outstanding educators interested in applying for admission into the Fisher Fellow Leadership Program. Selection to this program presents an incredible career opportunity for motivated teachers and/or administrators to replicate an innovative and highly successful education model in the State of Arkansas. The KIPP website can be accessed at (http://www.kipp.org/).
Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) – Dr. Tom Boysen, Milken Family Foundation
The Teacher Advancement Program (TAP), designed by the Milken Family Foundation, is a multi-tiered teacher-staffing model that will provide quality teachers with new career growth paths, increased salary flexibility and ongoing applied professional development opportunities. The TAP framework for systemic change is built on five key principles: Multiple Career Paths, Market-Driven Compensation, Performance-Based Accountability, Ongoing, Applied Professional Development, and Expanding the Supply of High Quality Educators. The Milken Family Foundation website can be accessed at (http://www.mff.org/).
In order to have an accurate count for lunch and refreshments we are asking that everyone complete a new registration form. Registration deadline is September 21, 2001. Please complete the attached registration form and mail or fax to:
Karen Ghidotti
Arkansas Department of Education
4 Capitol Mall, Room 402-A
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-4379
501-682-9026 fax
kghidotti@arkedu.k12.ar.us