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   FALL 2025 FAPEL Virtual Meeting Agenda

(Conference Registration Google Form will be emailed soon)(ZOOM Link provided after Registration is completed)

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“Navigating the Shifting Policy Environments and the Impact on Leadership Preparation”

October 6, 2025

9:00AM – 12:00PM

9:00 a.m. 

Presidents   Welcome- Dr.   Zorka Karanxha, FAPEL President

Introduction FAPEL Board of Directors

Pearson Welcome: Dr. Heather S. Klesch, VP   Educator Solutions for Licensing and Learning

FASA Welcome: Michelle White FASA Executive   Director

9:15 a.m. 10:15a.m.

FLDOE   Updates and Reports

Dr.   Josey McDaniels, Deputy Chancellor for Educator Quality

Dr.   Sarah Hall, Ashley Harvey, Marsha Dixon

Bureau of Educator   Recruitment, Development and Retention

Phil   Canto, Suleyman Olgar, Hope Bryant 

Office   of Post-Secondary   Assessment 

10:15 am – 10:30 am

BREAK

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Break-out Sessions:

Session 1:   Professor Chris Curran will discuss his research on school safety laws and   practices.

Session 2:   Jessica Janasiewicz, FASA Advocacy: The climate of advocacy in shifting   policy environment. 

11:00 am-

11:30 am

Break-out Sessions:

Session 1:   Professor Chris Curran will discuss his research on school safety laws and   practices.

Session 2:   Jessica Janasiewicz, FASA Advocacy: The climate of advocacy in shifting   policy environment. 

11:30 am– 

12:00 pm

FAPEL Business Meeting

Closing Remarks

FAPEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2025-2026

President  President-Elect

Zorka Karanxha William R. Black

University of South Florida  University of South Florida

Karanxha@usf.edu  wrblack@usf.edu

Past President Secretary

Sheila Moore  Daniel Eadens 

University of Central Florida  University of Central Florida 

sheila.moore@ucf.edu   Daniel.eadens@ucf.edu 

Treasurer Website Editor

Daniel Reyes-Guerra Daniel Eadens

Florida Atlantic University  

dreyes@fau.edu 

As a reminder, the FELE 4.0 Resources and Test Information Guide, supporting the updated exam launching on January 1, 2026, is publicly available on the FTCE/FELE website. See the link below.

We encourage you to share this information with any individuals who may benefit from these materials, including prospective candidates, preparation programs, and any other relevant stakeholders. Please note that the new version of the FELE will begin delivery on January 1, 2026. We recommend reviewing the updated content to ensure a smooth transition. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

Link: https://www.fl.nesinc.com/studyguide/FL_SG_obj_084_redev.htm#obj1