The 7th Annual Senate Education Summit will focus on world language acquisition, the arts, and STEAM. Additionally, the Senate will be releasing an education report highlighting some legislative initiatives for the 2019 General Assembly session. With national, regional, and local speakers, attendees will learn about trends and best practices that may improve education in all of these areas. A light dinner will be provided.

Welcome and Release of Senate Education Report 3:50 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.

• The Honorable Hanna M. Gallo

• The Honorable Harold M. Metts

Session 1: World Language Acquisition – The Benefits of Multilingualism 4:05 p.m. – 5:10p.m.

• Trey Calvin, Managing Policy Analyst, Joint National Committee for Languages – National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS)

• Ken Wagner, Ph.D., Commissioner of Elementary & Secondary Education

• Karen De Bruin, Associate Professor of French, Department Head, University of Rhode Island

• Kristen Stringfellow, Ed.D., Superintendent, South Kingstown School District

• Adriana Neira, Student, University of Rhode Island

Session 2: The Benefits of the Arts on Student Performance and the Economy 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m

• Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

• Maggie Anderson, Director of Arts in Education, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

• Douglas Bosch, Department Chair for the Visual Arts Department, Rhode Island College

• Rebecca Shipe, Ph.D., Assistant Profesor, Art and Educational Studies, Rhode Island College

• Paul Carpentier, Art and Design Educator, Cranston Public Schools

Session 3: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) 5:50p.m.- 6:50 p.m

• Jennifer Zinth, Principal Policy Analyst, Education Commission of the States

• Susan C. Lane, Ed.D., Senior Director, Policy & Research, New England Board of Higher Education

• Brenda Dann-Messier, Ed.D., Commissioner of Postsecondary Education

• The Honorable Louis P. DiPalma, Undersea Systems Chief Engineer, Raytheon

• Linda Larsen, Director of Education Outreach & Workforce Development, Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA)

Closing Remarks 6:50 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• The Honorable Harold M. Metts

• The Honorable Hanna M. Gallo