The 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a significant milestone—a celebration of five decades of progress in special education, including expanded access to general education classrooms and AI- and tech-driven innovations.
Presented by John Eisenberg, Executive Director, NASDSE; Traci Hogan, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, Greenville County Schools (SC); Julie Weatherly, Esq., Owner, Resolutions in Special Education, Inc.; Phyllis Wolfram, Executive Director, Council of Administrators of Special Education; and Dr. Suzanne Jimenez, National Director, Innovation and Insights, HMH
Presented by Dr. Rod Hart, Former Teacher, Current SIPPS Program Manager, Collaborative Classroom; Shellise Goulbourne, M.Ed., Former Teacher, Current Literacy Consultant; and Dr. Samantha Heller, Former Teacher, Current Professional Learning Consultant, Collaborative Classroom
Presented by Kara Ball, Academic Officer and Author, Teacher Created Materials; and Sharlene Turner, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
The number of students with significant needs has grown, and schools must address the needs of all students. During the edLeader Panel “Today’s MTSS Classroom: Meeting the Instructional Needs of ALL Students,” experts and school district leaders came together to discuss instructional models to help all students learn.
Presented by John Eisenberg, Executive Director, NASDSE; Traci Hogan, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, Greenville County Schools (SC); Scott Rhymer, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership, Greenville County Schools (SC); Julie Weatherly, Esq., Owner, Resolutions in Special Education, Inc.; Phyllis Wolfram, Executive Director, Council of Administrators of Special Education; and Dr. Suzanne Jimenez, National Director, Innovation and Insights, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
In 2018, Ector County Independent School District (TX) faced severe challenges. It was the lowest-achieving large school district in Texas, with a D rating, due to a teacher shortage, but by implementing high-impact tutoring programs with partners, things have turned around.
One of the biggest issues facing our students is education inequity. When students don’t have the resources they need, it’s often harder for them to succeed.
Presented by Dr. Lilia Náñez, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Ector County Independent School District (TX); Lisa Wills, Executive Director of STEM, PE/Health, and Virtual Tutoring, Ector County Independent School District (TX); and Daniel Hebert, Vice President, Product and Impact, FEV Tutor
Presented by Dr. Erin Devers, Founder, JoinIn Ventures; and Daniel Hebert, Vice President, Product and Impact, FEV Tutor