Presented by Patricia Kopkau, Science Educator, Carolina® Science
engagement
How to Create a Content Engine That Fuels Discovery and Engagement
Presented by Elana Leoni, CEO, Leoni Consulting Group; Karen Borchert, Founder and CEO, Alpaca; and Jordan Moldenhauer, Senior Content Marketing Coordinator, Leoni Consulting Group
Inclusive by Default: From Compliance to Belonging
The Department of Justice has revised its final rule (the “2024 Rule”) regulating the implementation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The revision requires that web and mobile app resources used by government entities be accessible to people with disabilities. The original 2026 deadline to meet specific standards has been extended to April 2027 or 2028, depending on the organization’s size.
Rereading on Purpose in PreK-3: Strategy, Fluency, and Comprehension
Presented by Dr. Kateri Thunder, Educator, Researcher, Author, and Coach
Data-Driven Professional Learning: The Key to Lasting Impact
In today’s rapidly changing world, students’ and educators’ needs constantly shift, necessitating timely, relevant professional learning to ensure that everyone has the skills to succeed.
Career and Technical Education Programs: Not an Elective—A Gateway to the Future
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can be life changing for students, expanding potential pathways for after graduation. Many leaders, though, don’t understand exactly what a successful CTE program looks like, or even why it matters.
Intentional Professional Learning for Teachers. Real Impact for Students.
Presented by Kris Peterson, Ph.D., Former Educator, Current National Director, Innovation and Data Insights, HMH; Jennifer Lenhardt, Former Educator, Current Director, CXPD Content Development, HMH; and Kirsten Carr, Senior Policy Advisor, Foresight Law + Policy
Moderated by Ginette Collins, Director, Product Marketing, HMH
Accessibility and UDL as Partners in Inclusion: From Compliance to Belonging
Presented by Brian St. Amour, Director of eLearning/Adjunct Professor, Business, Temple College; Skip Stahl, Co-Founder and Senior Policy Analyst, Emeritus, CAST; Lilly Shaw, George Washington University Student, Intern, CAST; and Luis Perez, Senior Director of Disability and Accessibility, CAST
Teaching Decision-Making Skills for STEM Readiness: From Classroom to Career
Presented by Kevin Parkinson, Former Educator, Current Education Senior Manager, Alliance for Decision Education
Practical Strategies to Support K–2 Learners’ Fine Motor and Executive Function Skills
Presented by Caitlin Taylor, Occupational Therapist, Learn It Academic Services; and Marybeth Jones, Vice President of Academic Services, Learn It Academic Services
Moderated by Nicole Magliaro, Education Manager, Learn It Academic Services