Andrew Bennett
State Relations Specialist @Wida
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WORK HISTORY
State Relations Specialist @Wida
As a State Relations Specialist at WIDA, I serve as a liaison between WIDA and State Education Agencies (SEAs), providing strategic guidance on multilingual learner policy, assessment, and standards implementation. I coordinate and deliver policy consultation, technical assistance, and data-driven analyses to support state decision-making and ensure compliance with consortium and federal requirements.Key responsibilities include:• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with SEAs to advance multilingual learner success• Crafting policy briefs, reports, and recommendations informed by assessment data and research• Monitoring policy trends and analyzing data to inform WIDA initiatives and state support strategies• Collaborating with internal teams to develop reporting tools and resources for states• Representing state perspectives within WIDA committees, projects, and strategic planning efforts.This role blends policy advocacy, data strategy, and cross-agency collaboration to ensure states have the tools and support they need to create equitable and effective learning environments for multilingual learners.
EDUCATION
Western Washington University
National Student Exchange Participant
Utah State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Boise State University
Education Specialist - Ed.S
National Chiao Tung University
Mandarin IV
National Tsing Hua University
Master of Arts - MA
ABOUT ANDREW BENNETT
Andrew serves as a liaison between WIDA and State Education Agencies (SEAs), providing…
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