AACTE Town Hall: The “Professional” Designation and Education Degrees

This webinar will not be recorded, nor will AI tools/personal recordings be allowed.

Join AACTE for a brief overview and extended Q&A on the proposed federal definition of “professional” programs — a change that currently excludes education and could limit graduate students’ access to critical financial aid. This town hall will clarify what the proposal means for educator preparation and provide ample time to ask questions and share concerns.

Speakers:

Jacqueline King, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
AACTE

Jacqueline King, Ph.D.is an independent consultant who works with K-12 and higher education leaders to improve student outcomes. King has had a long career in education, including 15 years at the American Council on Education (ACE). She is the author or co-author of numerous reports, articles, and book chapters on college readiness, student financing of higher education, access and persistence in postsecondary education, student demographic trends, educator preparation, philanthropic giving to colleges and universities, and trends in the leadership of higher education. 

Michael Yudin
Principal
Raben

After more than two decades of advocating for equitable opportunities for educationally disadvantaged children and youth within the federal government, Michael K. Yudin helps Raben’s clients navigate the educational terrain through his role as principal in the Government Affairs practice. Before joining Raben, Michael worked on behalf of the Obama administration at the U.S. Department of Education, serving in several capacities, including assistant secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and as acting assistant secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.