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America's Health Care Safety Net
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

State health policymakers will examine the most important issues that affect health care safety net providers. Participants will hear from leaders in Medicaid, health care access, health information technology and emergency preparedness, and participate in extensive debate and discussion. More >>

Energy Policy Summit: Developing a Vision for America's Energy Future - 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Energy fuels this nation's economy. This pre-conference seminar will explore short and long-term energy options. It will investigate ways to stabilize prices. It will delve into the role of alternative fuels in the transportation sector. And it will weigh methods to improve the security and reliability of energy infrastructure. More >>

Racial Equity in Child Welfare: The Role of State Legislators - 11:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

African-American and Native American children are overrepresented in the nation's child welfare system. This pre-conference seminar will examine the extent and causes of this problem, in addition to possible solutions. Registration is required, please contact Kyle Ramirez-Fry at (303) 856-1507.

Training Track for Personal Staff
9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Being a personal staffer to a state legislator has unique challenges and demands broad expertise. This day-long seminar will outline how to: provide first class constituent service, stay organized, manage a legislative agenda and develop critical interpersonal skills. Annual meeting registration is required to attend these sessions. More >>

The Classroom of the 21st Century
1 p.m. -5 p.m.

Technology is changing education. See how teachers of today are using distance learning, online assessments, adaptive technology for special ed, and much more at this interactive exhibit and demonstration. This exhibit will be located near main Annual Meeting registration off the Delta Lobby. More >>

Coordinating Services for Students with Disabilities Through Interagency Collaboration
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

The NCSL Interagency CADRE is a group committed to exploring innovative models of service coordination and cross-agency collaboration to improve results for vulnerable populations. Come learn about state practices that can improve outcomes for students with disabilities as they move from youth to adulthood.  Please RSVP to Jennifer Stedron at (303) 856-1427. 

Tour of Dell Inc.  (Advance Registration Required)
12:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m

Michael Dell started his business in a college dorm room with $1,000 and an unprecedented idea to build relationships directly with customers. Today, Dell Inc. is the world's biggest supplier of personal computers. Legislators and staff are invited to see the Dell model in action at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.  To register, contact Jo Anne Bourquard. Only individuals pre-registered for the tour will be able to attend.