Featured Speakers

The 2024 Public Policy Institute will feature speakers who are leaders in their professions and the field of education policy and advocacy. Stay tuned to learn more about who will be participating in panels, delivering keynotes, and sharing their expertise on advocating for public education and safe and supportive learning environments throughout the 2024 Public Policy Institute. 

  • Noelle Ellerson Ng, Associate Executive Director of Advocacy & Governance at AASA, The School Superintendents Association
  • Lakeisha Steele, Vice President of Policy at CASEL
  • Ellen Kahn, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at the Human Rights Campaign
  • Dr. Dorothy Espelage, William C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education
  • Dr. Renee Bradley, Program Specialist of the Research to Practice Division Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education

Registration Information

Excited to learn from these speakers? Learn about the different registration options and pricing for the 2024 Public Policy Institute.

Agenda Overview

Learn more about what to expect each day of the Public Policy Institute 3-day training this summer.

Previous PPIs

Find out who has presented at previous Public Policy Institutes to get a better sense of what PPI has to offer.