EdSource staff periodically make presentations based on our research and background knowledge. This page lists some recent and upcoming EdSource presentations along with links for more information about the topics presented.

Upcoming Presentations:

 

Middle Grades Math: Why Algebra Matters & How Technology Can Help

(February 2, 2012)

Matt Rosin, EdSource’s Senior Research Associate, will discuss EdSource’s 2011 analysis of 8th grade Algebra I placement as part of a panel on access and equity. The conference is sponsored by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, Policy Analysis for California Education, and NewSchools Venture Fund. More information about the conference is available here.

  

Recent Presentations: 

California Educational Research Association 90th Annual Conference

(December 1, 2011)

Matt Rosin, EdSource’s Senior Research Associate, and Edward Haertel of Stanford University presented the design and findings of EdSource’s 2011 analysis of 8th grade Algebra I placement and why they matter for policy and practice. More information about the conference is available from the CERA website.

Association of California School Administrators 2011 Leadership Summit

(November 3, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource’s former Deputy Director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource’s Senior Research Associate, will lead a seminar based on EdSource’s new Middle Grades Action Kit and the Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades study. They will be joined by Robert Taylor and Andy Roberts of the Corona-Norco Unified School District, who will discuss how their district used the findings from the EdSource study to implement a year-long effort to strengthen their middle grades programs.

Perry and Rosin will also be luncheon speakers later that day. They will discuss EdSource’s 2011 analysis of 8th grade Algebra I placement and the questions it raises for California’s transition to Common Core State Standards.

More information is available from the ACSA website.

Making Cents: Forging a New California in a Time of Crisis

(October 22, 2011)

Louis Freedberg will participate in a panel discussion at a symposium on "Making Cents: Forging a New California in a Time of Crisis" at UC Berkeley's School of Law on Saturday, October 22 Others on the panel include Ana Matosantos, the state's director of finance and Judy Patrick, President of the Women's Foundation of California. More information about the symposium is available from the Making Cents website.

Full Circle Fund Meeting

(October 25, 2011)

Louis Freedberg will be on a panel with John Fensterwald at the Full Circle Fund meeting in San Francisco on Tuesday October 25, 2011 to discuss strategies to help make Californians better informed participants in the work of making a better future for our state's students.

California STEM Summit 2011

(October 10-11, 2011)

EdSource Executive Director Louis Freedberg and Senior Research Associate Matt Rosin will be moderating discussions in this summit in Sacramento convened by the California STEM Learning Network and the Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. (Registration is closed.)

Webcast: California Budget Realities

(Wednesday, September 28, 10am-11 am)

EdSource Deputy Director Mary Perry was a panelist on this free 1-hour webcast that looked at the pressing questions in school finance today: Our State Budget System Is Broken and Schools Are Suffering Because of It. Is Reform Possible? What Is Needed In Reform? What Comes Next? How Can We Inform and Influence the Outcomes?

The webcast was hosted by the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO), with support from EdSource, FCMAT, School Services of California (SSC), and WestEd. 

  View the archived webcast free >

Schools Moving Up Webinar

(September 14, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate presented the findings of EdSource's 2011 analysis of 8th grade Algebra I placement during a Schools Moving Up webinar. Also a part of the webinar were Jennifer O'Day of the California Collaborative on District Reform/American Institutes for Research and Deputy State Superintendent Deb Sigman of the California Department of Education. This webinar is archived here.

Inland Empire Event - "8th Grade Math Placement and Achievement: Implications for District and State Policy"

(September 12, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, presented the findings of EdSource's 2011 analysis of 8th grade Algebra I placement as part of a panel at a regional event in Riverside County. Also a part of the panel are Jennifer O'Day of the California Collaborative on District Reform/American Institutes for Research and Deputy State Superintendent Deb Sigman of the California Department of Education. The event took place at Riverside COE Conference Center from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

California Middle Grades Alliance Meeting

(September 9, 2011)

Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate presented EdSource's new Middle Grades Action Kit at the Friday, September 9 meeting of the California Middle Grades Alliance. The meeting took place at the Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 Appian Way in Long Beach from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

First 5 California Commission

(July 21, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, made a presentation about EdSource's latest Math brief, California’s Math Pipeline: Success Begins Early, at the First 5 Commission event. Download the presentation slides.

Education Forum: The Three "P's" of Improving Middle Grades Math Performance: Preparation, Placement, and Proficiency

(May 23, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, shared the findings of the recent EdSource study about improving middle grades math performance at an event hosted by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. The event took place at 4:00pm in San Jose. More information can be found here. 

2011 California State PTA Annual Convention

(April 29, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, presented at 10:00am on April 29 about School Finance. The event took place at the Long Beach Convention Center April 28-May 1. View Mary's slide presentation, School Finance in California: Understanding our Complex System.

8th Grade Math Placement and Achievement: Implications for District & State Policy

(April 29, 2011)

Trish Williams, EdSource's Executive Director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, presented findings from an analysis of longitudinal data on the 7th and 8th grade math and Algebra I CST scores of 70,000 California students at a seminar in Sacramento sponsored by PACE. Also a part of the seminar were Jennifer O'Day of the California Collaborative on District Reform/American Institutes for Research and Deputy State Superintendent Deb Sigman of the California Department of Education.

Research and Planning Conference

(April 15, 2011)

Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, discussed EdSource's 2010 study of developmental course taking in the California Community Colleges at the annual conference of the Research and Planning (RP) Group for California Community Colleges in Pomona.

Schools For Sound Finance

(March 31, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, was on a panel about School Finance Reform as part of the annual Spring Symposium for Schools For Sound Finance. The event took place at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento.

31st Annual PTA Advocacy Day

(March 29, 2011)

Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, discussed the findings of EdSource's Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades study as part of a panel on education reform and leadership in challenging times. The panel, moderated by John Fensterwald (Thoughts on Public Education), also included Rick Miller (California Education Partners) and Merrill Vargo (Pivot Learning Partners). The Sacramento event was sponsored by the Las Trampas Creek and San Ramon Valley Councils of PTAs.

Student Success Institute: Basic Skills Across the Curriculum

(February 26, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's deputy director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, discussed EdSource's 2010 study of developmental course taking in the California Community Colleges and approaches to improving student outcomes as part of a Student Success Institute panel for the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges in San Jose. The panel, moderated by Dianna Chiabotti (Academic Senate), also included Thad Nodine (Nodine Consulting) and Laura Hope (Chaffey College).

California Middle Grades Alliance Meeting

(February 24, 2011)

Trish Williams, EdSource's Executive Director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, discussed EdSource's Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades study and follow-up analysis of 8th grade Algebra I placement at a meeting of the California Middle Grades Alliance in Sacramento.

Glendale Council PTA Community Forum on Public Education

(January 29, 2011)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, presented about California School Finance and the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (Elementary and Secondary Education Act). To view Mary's powerpoint slides, click here. 

2010 CSBA Annual Education Conference

(December 3, 2010)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, and Matt Rosin, Senior Research Associate, led a session describing the many actionable practices and policies reported by higher performing middle schools. Plus, they shared new findings from a follow-up analysis of algebra placement in 8th grade. This presentation took place from 10:00 to 11:15am in Room 301 of the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Download presentation slides (PDF).

89th Annual CERA Conference

(November 18, 2010)

Trish Williams, EdSource's Executive Director, presented with Edward Haertel about the Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades study. You can find more information on CERA's website. 

New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee

(November 10, 2010)

Trish Williams, EdSource's Executive Director, and Matt Rosin, EdSource's Senior Research Associate, presented the findings of EdSource's Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades study before the Legislative Education Study Committee of the New Mexico Legislature, in Santa Fe.

Strengthening Student Success Conference

(October 7, 2010)

Mary Perry, EdSource's Deputy Director, presented with community college system vice chancellor Patrick Perry at the Strengthening Student Success conference at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

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