Advocacy is a cornerstone of our democracy. The time is now to learn about the impact of advocacy and how to advocate. This half-day conference will have featured speakers, question and answer session, followed by activities intended to build advocacy skills. Want to make your voice heard as a citizen and as a current or future member of the education field? Come to this conference to learn about the issues and to boost your advocacy skills!

Confirmed Panelists

Ms. Laurie Gaylord, Martin County Superintendent

Dr. Antoine L. Hickman, Director of Exceptional Student Learning Support, Broward County Public Schools

Mr. Kevin McCormick, Director of Exceptional Student Education, Palm Beach County School District

Mr. Kevin Rader, Member of Florida State Senate, District 29

FAU Speakers

Dr. Valerie Bristor, Dean, FAU College of Education

Mr. Ryan Britton, Executive Director of Government Relations, FAU

Dr. Corey King, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, FAU

FAU Faculty & Planning Committee (Department of Exceptional Student Education)

Dr. Lisa Finnegan, SCEC Advisor

Dr. Katie Miller, SCEC Advisor

Dr. Michael Brady

Dr. Sharon Darling

Dr. Charles Dukes

Dr. Cynthia Wilson

Agenda

9:00-9:30

Coffee, Conversation &
Announcements
Dr. Katie Miller, Ms. Kaley Robinson
& Planning Committee

9:30-9:40

Welcome Remarks
Dr. Corey King,
Vice President, Student Affairs, FAU

9:40-10:40

Panel discussion
Dr. Charles Dukes Facilitating

10:40-10:50

Break/Transition

10:50-11:40

Breakout Sessions (Check your name tag)

¨ Tips for meeting with legislators –
Dr. Cynthia Wilson (Pink Dot); or

¨ State level issues and advocacy –
Mr. Ryan Britton ( Green Dot)

11:40-11:45

Dean’s Welcome
Dr. Valerie Bristor
Dean, College of Education, FAU

11:45-11:50

Break/Transition
Certificates of Attendance

11:55-12:40

Breakout Sessions
Alternate from above

12:45-1:00

Conference Closing & Next Steps...
Dr. Katie Miller