The Law and Policy of Universal Preschool
What does the research tell us? Do children have a right to preschool? What are the policy implications? What is happening nationally? Please join us for:
The First National Conference on the Law and Policy of Universal Preschool
Friday, October 13, 2006
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Loyola Law Center
25 E. Pearson Street
Chicago, Illinois
Conference Agenda
| 8:30-8:50 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:50-9:00 | Welcome from Rob Reiner (by video) and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law |
| 9:00-9:40 | Keynote Address, David Lawrence, President of the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation and Chair of the Children's Trust David Lawrence Biography |
| 9:40-11:15 | THE LATEST RESEARCH REGARDING THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF PRESCHOOL
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| 11:15-11:30 | Morning Break |
| 11:30-12:15 | ENHANCING PRESCHOOL ACCESS THROUGH THE JUDICIAL PROCESS AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES
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| 12:15-1:45 | Luncheon - Presentation by Sara Watson, Senior Officer, State Policy Initiatives, The PEW Charitable Trusts Sara Watson Biography Presentation Powerpoint Slides Presentation Powerpoint Slides in Adobe PDF file format |
| 1:45-3:00 | ENHANCING PRESCHOOL ACCESS THROUGH THE POLITICAL PROCESS
The Experience in Georgia
The Experience in California
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| 3:00-3:15 | Afternoon Break |
| 3:15-4:30 | The Experience in Illinois
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Loyola Law Center
25 E. Pearson Street
Chicago, Illinois
For more information, call 312-915-7950 or email childlaw-center@luc.edu