TALENT SEARCH PROGRAMS READ BELOW Gillermina Martinez Retention Counselor STAAR Program CSU, Bakersfield 9001 Stockdale Hwy. Bakersfield CA, 93311 (661) 654.2281 [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- State Leaders, Please see the attached documents. The first is a guide to creating a Talent Search Task Force and the second is a list of Talent Search Directors by State. We have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to guide the changes within HEOA in regards to Talent Search during the negotiated rule making process. We can also utilize these changing times to build unity within our state organizations. It will be imperative that we have a direct and comprehensive message to take to the Department of Education. COE staff will be reaching out to various state leaders to assist with this process in the next couple of weeks. I urge you to read the Task Force document to share with your board and Talent Search professionals. I believe this is a great opportunity to generate interest in our state organizations while accomplishing a national goal, making a real impact in how the “new” Talent Search will look. Sincerely, Heath Alexander Director of Public and Private Partnerships Council for Opportunity in Education 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005 202 347 7430 o 202 347 0786 f [log in to unmask]