California Catholic Conference Director of Education Samara Palko has been appointed to serve on the California Practitioners Advisory Group (CPAG) as the Representative for Private School Children.
This group meets twice a year to provide input for the State Board of Education to support and implement a single coherent local, state, and federal accountability system. Palko will provide feedback on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and advise on the design of the Local Control Funding Formula.
“Serving on the CPAG, I hope to foster collaboration and accountability in ensuring private school students receive equitable services and that implementing the Local Control Funding Formula best serves all of California’s students.”