Dr. Nathan Kuncel will shed light on the crucial task of battling bias and noise in admissions processes. By implementing strategies that promote fairness, consistency, and inclusivity, educational institutions can take meaningful steps toward creating diverse and well-rounded student bodies. The attendees left with a heightened awareness of the challenges posed by bias and noise and armed with practical approaches to address these challenges effectively.

Speaker:

• Dr. Nathan Kuncel, Marvin D. Dunnette Distinguished Professor at the University of Minnesota

Join Maureen for an insightful narrative about a school's experience in developing and implementing effective learning support programs. Maureen will share her school's story, highlighting the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the positive outcomes achieved in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Maureen will provide an overview of the school's initial situation, where it recognized the need to better cater to students with diverse learning needs. We will dive into the importance of acknowledging that every student learns differently and that addressing these differences requires a tailored approach.

Speaker:

• Maureen Smith, Director of Admission and Financial Aid, Marvelwood School

We will provide an overview of different learning differences and how they manifest in children, then articulate how they can be addressed in the admissions process and in the school setting. We will focus our discussion on the importance of knowing how learning differences present, what level of support might be needed, and that staying true to what your school can or cannot do to support students is crucial. We have extensive experience working with learning differences and helping students mainstream to traditional private and public schools with great success. 

Speakers:

• Rob Wise - Director of Enrollment Management, The Joy School (TX)
• Christine Pratt - Director of Admissions, The Joy School (TX)

Alisa, a parent of a child recently diagnosed with Dyslexia, offers a unique perspective that bridges the challenges parents encounter and the vital role of schools in this journey, which can sometimes fall short in supporting the diverse needs of all students. Alisa will explore strategies to apply fair rules in financial aid review, considering the often required and substantial cost of supporting neurodiverse children. She will examine how schools can provide expense protections to equalize their costs with families without these out-of-pocket expenses. Her insights will prove invaluable in preparing for the upcoming financial aid season, aiding in budget forecasting, aligning objectives with the board's vision, and ensuring that your school's policies reflect its mission and demographic diversity.

Speaker:

• Alisa Evans, Founder & CEO, Mission Enrollment