Learning Forum Registration fee is $40 per person
(includes all materials and lunch)
Dear Community Stakeholder,
The Mobile Area Education Foundation (MAEF) requests your presence at our Education by the Numbers Learning Forum on Thursday September 24, 2015 at the Alabama Cruise Terminal. The Education by the Numbers Learning Forum is sponsored in partnership with the J. L. Bedsole Foundation, Lumina Foundation and the City of Mobile.
Graduating students ready for career and college is vital to economic development in our region. This Learning Forum will engage community stakeholder groups in a collaborative effort to ensure that Mobile’s education pipeline will supply college and career ready graduates for the entire Gulf Coast region. In order to see a continual rise in Mobile County’s graduation rate, MAEF has worked hand in hand with the public education system to develop multiple pathways, so that all students can attain success in both post-secondary education and the workforce.
SETTING THE CONTEXT
Local leaders, including Mayor Sandy Stimpson and the CEO of the Mobile Area Education Foundation Carolyn Akers will inform attendees about major opportunities the City of Mobile is positioned to take advantage of and how a Graduate READY community is essential to fully realizing our potential.
PRESENTATION: Education by the Numbers
Analyst from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama will share local and regional student performance data and provide key takeaways around PreK through Post-secondary pathways.
MAKING SENSE OF THE DATA: Your Thoughts
This will provide attendees an opportunity to engage in an interactive discussion on : 1) How is Mobile building support for those who need support? 2) How do we know we’re successful? 3) What do we need to move to the next level?
LUNCHEON: Why does 75,000 Degrees Matter to our Economy?
You will hear from Bill Sisson, President of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and other local workforce industry leaders how increasing the number the citizens with credentials and degrees impacts our local and regional economy.
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE: Our Vision Forward?
Attending PreK educators, regional school district leaders, elected officials, higher education leaders, and business leaders will have the opportunity to examine the roles of various partners in fostering a Graduate Ready community.
PRESENTATION ADDRESS
Education: A Baseline Report
Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama
For the past 25 years, Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) has been producing practical, nonpartisan, objective research on a wide range of issues affecting Alabama governments. This includes studies concerning state government, counties, municipalities and school systems. Several years ago, the organization began working with these entities in a hands-on capacity, often facilitating the improvement of operations and outcomes.PARCA’s research can be viewed in a wide range of formats, including The PARCA Perspective—its monthly e-newsletter; The PARCA Quarterly—in-depth research reports; and specific, topical studies performed by the research staff. All of these products can be found online, on the PARCA website: http://parca.samford.edu
Marking its 25th anniversary, PARCA is widely recognized for its expertise in public policy and track record of improving government. As the only organization of its kind in Alabama, PARCA has a unique and important role in providing Alabamians with objective information on state and local government operations.
Learning Forum registration fee is $40 per person (includes all materials and lunch)
This Learning Forum series is brought to you by the Mobile Area Education Foundation (MAEF). Since 1992, MAEF has been leading a county-wide partnership of citizens, businesses, public schools, and public agencies working together to ensure all students are given the opportunity to succeed and experience a rigorous and relevant education, graduating college and career ready.
