The 2021 eLumaNation Summit is happening September 30 – October 1, and we want you to join us! We have an impressive lineup of guest speakers who will be presenting on some of the most important topics facing special educators, administrators, and students in K-12 schools.
This week, one of our highlighted speakers is Myrna Mandlawitz, M.ED, Esq.
As president of MRM Associates, LLC, Myrna serves as the policy and legislative consultant to the Council of Administrators of Special Education.
“This conference couldn’t be more timely with more federal education $$ on the table than we’ve seen in years. eLuma is leading the way as school districts reexamine education now and going forward.”
The Administration and Congress have a great opportunity to address the challenges in public education.
Those challenges can be met through a consistent federal education policy. Educators and consumers need to advocate for these policies and hold politicians accountable. Check out more of what you can look forward to during her presentation at eLumaNation:
Presentation Overview
As a long time DC advocate, Myrna has deep knowledge and a historical perspective on federal education policy and funding. She will offer her observations on current congressional action, as well as what’s happening at the U.S. Department of Education and Supreme Court. Myrna will also provide some insights into the intersection of policy and politics in the current Congress, with an eye toward the 2022 election season. Hopefully participants will come away with lots of good up-to-the-minute information, but also enjoy a few laughs along the way!
About Myrna Mandlawitz
As president of MRM Associates, LLC, Myrna serves as the policy and legislative consultant to the Council of Administrators of Special Education. She has worked in Washington for close to 30 years as a consultant/lobbyist on special and general education law and policy. Myrna is a former president of the Committee for Education Funding, a coalition of over 100 national organizations focused on increasing the federal investment in education, and also serves as a co-chair of the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel. Her first position in Washington was as Director of Government Relations for the National Association of State Directors of Special Education. A native of Virginia, Myrna spent fourteen years as a classroom teacher and assisted in the development of Virginia’s program for infants and toddlers with disabilities. She holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston University and a law degree from Temple University.