The States' Impact on Federal Education Policy
New Perspectives on Research and the Historical Record
An Invitational Conference
May 8–9, 2008 • Holiday Inn Capitol • Washington D.C.
Pre-conference Materials
Introduction to Conference Objectives and Scope
The advance welcome to the conference by Gordon M. Ambach (April 2008)
The Changing Nature of Federalism in Education: A Paradox and Some Unanswered Questions
A paper by Lorraine M. McDonnell, prepared for SIFEPP (May 2008)
Speaker Presentations
"The Changing Nature of Federalism in Education: A Paradox and Some Unanswered Questions"
A PowerPoint presentation by Lorraine M. McDonnell, prepared for SIFEPP (May 2008)
"The Impact of States on Federal Special Education Policy"
A PowerPoint presentation by Tom Hehir, prepared for SIFEPP (May 2008)
"The Rise of State Standards-Based Reform"
A PowerPoint presentation by Marshall S. Smith, prepared for SIFEPP (May 2008)