1. Panel Discussion on Equitable Services to Eligible Private Schools
Federal Grant Programs Conference
June 6, 2019

2. Panel Discussion Agenda/Flow
Introduction (1 minute):
goal was to bring some private school representatives and district staff together at a statewide conference to share observations and interact with district staff.
Panelists Introductions (10 minutes):
Ariella Hellman: Associate Director, Initiative for Day School Excellence, Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Dr. Mary Lou Bergeron: Assistant Superintendent, Lawrence Public Schools
Mary Goslin: Director of Government Programs, Archdiocese of Boston
Greg Bares: Manager of Grant Resources, Worcester Public Schools
Rev. John Daly Curriculum Specialist, Archdiocese of Worcester
Steve Perla Superintendent, Archdiocese of Fall River
Panelists Observations (15 minutes):
Observations to share could include challenges faced in these and/or other topics, suggestions on how to avoid conflict and confusion, positive experiences in working with each other, etc. Some of the main categories related to equitable services implementation include:
Outreach
Consultation
Implementation
Carryover
Budgeting and other Implementation Logistics
Open Period for Questions (10 minutes)
What can the ESE do to do a better job in managing equitable services?
In comparison to years past, are private schools participating more…or less. Is the relationship better or not and how could it improve? ?