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Catherine Collier, Ph.D. has over 45 years experience in equity, cross-cultural, bilingual, and special education. Dr. Collier is a nationally recognized expert on diverse learners with learning and behavior needs. She established and directed the Chinle Valley School, Dine Bitsiis Baa Aha Yaa, bilingual services for Navajo students with severe and multiple disabilities for the Navajo Nation.
The 34th annual Oregon School Law Conference -- presented through a partnership of COSA, OSBA and the University of Oregon -- is set for December 3-5 at the Eugene Hilton.
The conference will feature keynote speaker Steve Novick, a Portland City Commissioner, and a number of pre-conference sessions, breakout sessions and small-group discussions. Topics will include:
Teachers were also central to the transformation of one of the nation’s largest and highest-performing districts, Montgomery County, Md.
Montgomery now has the best overall high school graduation rate among large districts, as well as the highest graduation rate for African-American males. It is a national leader in Advanced Placement participation and achievement. In 2012, the percentage of Montgomery County African-American and Hispanic graduates earning a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam surpassed the national average for all graduates.