Spring Retreat 2000

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On April 15, 2000, Milken educators traveled to Clay Junior High School in Carmel, Indiana for spring retreat. Hosted by Mark Weaver, MEA '97, we were greeted by students and given a special gift package.

Our special guest attendee was Janet Steele from the National Milken Educator Network. Welcoming remarks were made by Butch Bauer, MEA '94. Dr. R. Stephen Tegraden, Superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools challenged the group as a whole to continue to evaluate educational issues and supported this cadre of people. Other special guests were Dr. Barbara Underwood, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Mr. Steve Dillon, principal of Clay JHS and his wife Amanda.

Janet Steele spoke about the Teacher Quality Initiative, which will be discussed during the Milken Educators Conference this summer (2001) in Los Angeles. She also mentioned that there are now 1500 Milken Educators in the U.S.A.!

Marcia Capuano, MEA 95, and Sarah Powley, MEA 93, discussed certification for teachers and what colleges are doing. The group could be in advisorial capacity to various schools of education. It is thought the philosophy of education is changing. Sarah Powley communicated with Jane Foley about this situation. It is important that "things" get done and that they are not just show. Professional devleopment opportuniities should demonstrate standards and assessment usages.

Terry Spradlin, legislative liaison for the IDoE, gave a very interesting presentation of the governmental-educational happenings. From January 10 - March 3, 2000 there were 965 bills (normally only 700-800). As discussions continued, an idea was presented to "Adopt-A-Legislator." It was suggested that MEA bring this individual into our schools and let them see what is going on, what is needed, make them an ally if they are not already. Terry is leaving this position to run Dr. Suellen Reed's political campaign for re-election this fall.

John Frische, MEA 95, and Tammy Payton, MEA 98, presented more information on Network Communication and also on Technology in the State's curriculum. Comments were made on the tech associates program. Dr. Terri Jump from Insights Consulting has observed the MEA group and evaluated the surveys on what was measurable. She reiterated that the IMEN (Indiana Milken Educator Network) should set goals and that it should be determined that there will be a proper time when this will happen.

In attendance were: Rick Crosslin, Jan Weir, Christine Danley, Janet Steele, Terri Jump, Terry Spradlin, Kimb Stewart, Cathy Danyluk, Marcia Capuano, John Frische, Butch Bauer, Terry Levenda, Sarah Powley, Tammy Payton, Stephen Tegarden, Rich Allen, Steve Dillon, Amanda Dillon, Sally Davidson, Grant Mabic, Barb Underwood, Carolyn White, Kate Vanneman, Kali McCalley, Anthony Betbadal, and Mark Weaver.

For more pictures, visit this page created by Mark Weaver:

Indiana Milken Educator Network Annual Spring Conference
Clay Junior High School
April 15, 2000