POLICY SEMINAR 2024
Level Up: Uniting Voices, Creating Change
This year, the Council for Opportunity in Education’s annual Policy Seminar, Sunday, March 17 through Wednesday, March 20, 2024, includes three events: the Leadership Summit, the Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Department of Education, and the Legislative Conference. For individuals participating in the Policy Seminar, COE strongly encourages online registration. Download the paper registration form here.
Testimonials from past participants:
- “Policy Seminar is a game-changer, these advocacy skills are incredibly transferable. These kinds of experiences can totally enhance your professional development–even though they’re kind of intimidating.”
- “Your attendance at Policy Seminar makes a difference! Even if you are awed by the political process, take the step forward and be willing to use your voice for your students. TRIO has many mentors who would love to help you with the process.”
- “You will not be disappointed! Policy Seminar is true advocacy in action, visiting the Hill offices as a group is extremely valuable. My favorite COE event!”
- “Policy Seminar is where you experience firsthand the importance in personally advocating for and providing a voice on behalf of your students!”
POLICY SEMINAR
Upcoming Events
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Free Training
Hybrid P6: Management Institute for New TRIO Directors
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Online Course
Essentials for Budgeting
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Free Webinar
McNair Fast Facts Report
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Free Webinar
Spotlight on the I’m First! Guide to College
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Proposal Writing Workshop
Virtual Proposal Writing Workshop: Student Support Services
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Press Releases
The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill
The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) announced that U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona will deliver remarks during its annual Policy Seminar on March 18th, an event integral to advocating for the Federal TRIO Programs. Secretary Cardona’s participation highlights the significance of TRIO’s 60th anniversary and his support for the program, emphasizing his own journey as a first-generation college graduate and educator.
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