2009 Magnet Schools of America Legislative Advocacy Leadership Conference

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MSAThe 2009 Legislative Advocacy Leadership Conference is one of MSA’s highly acclaimed meetings.  Held in Washington, D.C., participants have the opportunity to hear first-hand discussions on budget and appropriations, NCLB reauthorization updates (critical under the new administration); updates and technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Education for MSAP grantees; leadership and research for current,  new and emerging schools, and priority issues for magnet schools in 2009. Participants will visit Capitol Hill Tuesday, February 10 for meetings with their Congressional members.

"Supporting the Nation's Magnet Schools in Increasing Funding, Student Achievement, and Improving Student Diversity"

Sponsored by Magnet Schools of America: The National Association for Magnet and Theme-Based Schools

In Collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement

February 8-11, 2009
Hamilton Crowne Plaza
1001 14th St. NW
Washington, DC   20005

For additional information about registration and agenda topics, please visit their website at http://www.magnet.edu/.