The U.S. Department of Education is in the early stages of developing regulations for implementing the new Every Student Succeeds Act. As part of this process, the Department will convene a committee of stakeholders to develop negotiated rules on key pieces of the law, including assessments and supplement, not supplant rules.

SIIA is submitting nominations for the individuals below to represent the business community on the ESSA negotiated rulemaking committee. In addition to being able to represent the business community’s needs for a strong educational system, these candidates all have direct connections to and a deep understanding of the topics under consideration. In assessment in particular, these candidates have extensive knowledge of the development process and the challenges, benefits, and considerations in adopting alternative assessment models.

Please see the endorsement states for these candidates below and consider using the google forms links below to lend your support to their selection for the rulemaking body.

Dr. Kimberly O’Malley

I support the nomination of Dr. Kimberly O’Malley to the US Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee, representing the business community. Dr. O’Malley is a nationally-recognized expert on K-12 assessments, having supported in the administration of statewide assessment programs in 16 states, advised numerous federal, state and district education officials on assessment issues, and spent 7 years as a classroom teacher. Dr. O’Malley’s work experience and role as an executive in a major U.S. employer enables her to relate directly to the topics under consideration in the committee. It is for these reasons, among others, that I endorse Dr. Kimberly O’Malley’s nomination to the rulemaking committee.

·         Read her full qualifications: http://bit.ly/1T5bXSE

·         Endorse her nomination: http://goo.gl/forms/VbOem3MUlr

Dr. Heath Morrison

I support the nomination of Dr. Heath Morrison to the US Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee, representing the business community. Dr. Morrison has a proven track record in education and business, with a career spanning more than 25 years, including 24 as an educator and school administrator. Dr. Morrison is well-equipped to represent the nation's employer interests in education and those of the education technology industry. His work experience enables him to relate directly to the topics under consideration in the committee, including digital content development and the use of Title I funds. It is for these reasons, among others, that I endorse Dr. Heath Morrison’s nomination to the rulemaking committee.

·         Read his full qualifications: http://bit.ly/21oNBV0

·         Endorse his nomination: http://goo.gl/forms/BfDvHE0o2q

Tracey Barrett

I support the nomination of Tracey Barrett to the US Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee, representing the business community. Ms. Barrett has a proven track record of success in education and business over an 18-year career in developing assessment products and services based on the needs and demands of the education market. Ms. Barrett’s work experience and role as an executive in a major U.S. employer enables her to relate directly to the topics under consideration in the committee. It is for these reasons, among others, that I endorse Tracey Barrett’s nomination to the rulemaking committee.

·         Read her full qualifications: http://bit.ly/1WJo0D8

·         Endorse her nomination: http://goo.gl/forms/HVUozLtwnT