Presented by Triza Cox, Experienced Educator, Harmony Program Manager, TeachRock
Moderated by Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Former New York City Public School Teacher, TeachRock
building relationships
Thinking Outside the Prize Box: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Today’s Classroom
Presented by Adam Holland, Ph.D., Implementation Specialist, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
CANCELED: Recognizing Emotional Stress in Youth: Providing Empowerment Strategies for Educators
Presented by Kimberly Moore, PhD, LCSW, MA, MAC, CASAC, ADS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work; and Kristy Aristy, PhD, Instructor, Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work
The Power of Interactions: New Evidence for SEL Impact on Literacy Learning
Presented by Carol D. Lee, Ph.D., Edwina S. Tarry Professor of Education in the School of Education and Social Policy and in African-American Studies, Northwestern University; Bridget Hamre, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, Teachstone; David Adams, CEO, Urban Assembly; and Marnetta Larrimer, Client Success Manager, Teachstone
Engaging the Diverse Cultures in Your School Community
Family communications programs are critical for student support. However, many times these well-intentioned efforts don’t effectively engage parents and caregivers because they don’t actually reflect the needs of the different members of the school community.
Elevating the Voices of Black Parents and Caregivers: Effective Practices for Partnership and Engagement
Presented by Nisaa Kirtman, Ph.D., Research Principal, Rockman et al Cooperative; Alex Gurn, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Rockman et al Cooperative; Rebecca Honig, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer, ParentPowered; and Mallary Swartz, Ph.D., Senior Director of Research and Evaluation, ParentPowered
Build Your Ed Leadership Network to Drive Positive Change
During the edLeader Panel “Mastering the Art of Building Your Ed Leadership Network,” a distinguished panel of educators and industry veterans engaged in a thought-provoking discussion centered around leveraging personal networks to maximize educational outcomes in their respective districts.
Education Sales Procurement Strategies: States, ESAs, and Consortia
Presented by Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education; and Charlene Blohm, CEO, C. Blohm & Associates, Inc. (CB&A)
Moderated by Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO, edWeb.net
Mastering the Art of Building Your Ed Leadership Network
Presented by Dr. Melvin Brown, Superintendent, Montgomery Public Schools (AL); Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil, Superintendent, Uniondale Union Free School District (NY); Dr. Danny Merck, Superintendent, School District of Pickens County (SC); and Justin Jennings, Chief Membership Officer, Institute for Education Innovation
Cultivating Connections with Colleagues: How to Build Community Within Your School
Presented by Julie Spierto, Sr. Education Services Manager, 7 Mindsets; and Aleasha Stevens, Director of Education Services, 7 Mindsets