Presented by Valery Dragon, School Improvement Strategist, Partnerships Director, UnboundEd
Presented by Karen Bryan-Chambers, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Impact, New Leaders
The best lesson plans and classrooms don’t make a difference if the students aren’t present. Chronic absenteeism poses a significant challenge for students, so what can be done about it?
Presented by Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Managing Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Dr. Jessica Huizenga, Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Elliot Ransom, Co-CEO, UChicago Impact; and Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District (WI), and 2024 National Superintendent of the Year
Improving schools requires an intentional, continuous process. To give learners the best possible learning experiences, leaders must strategically map out plans that engage multiple stakeholders in driving change.
Presented by Penny Ciaburri, Vice President and General Manager, PLC Associates, a Scholarus Learning Company; Dr. Lisa Adams, Deputy Superintendent of Academics and School Leadership, Temple Independent School District (TX); Brian Pulvino, Superintendent, Fulton City School District (NY); and Michael Imburgia, State Project Director for K-12 District/School Continuous Improvement, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
edWeb.net is excited to announce that the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) will be sponsoring Mentorship for K-12 Leaders, a free professional learning community on edWeb that connects K-12 leaders and aspiring leaders with mentors and content that helps guide, support, and provide insights into education leadership. Experienced educators will share their knowledge, insights, and guidance with those who seek mentorship to foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development.
Helping students resume their learning progress as they emerge from the pandemic may require more than academic intervention or acceleration. In cities such as Baltimore, MD and Lexington, KY, school districts have recognized the importance of considering the whole child and using community and family engagement programs to provide comprehensive support.
Presented by Andrea Gonzalez Kirwin, Chief Academic Officer, ASPIRA; Christian Adair, Student/Family Transitional Support and Dropout Prevention Specialist, Fayette County Public Schools (KY); Dr. Shadae Harris, Chief Engagement Officer, Richmond Public Schools (VA); Tina Hike-Hubbard, Chief of Communications, Engagement and Enrollment, Baltimore City Public Schools (MD); and Dwaine Millard, Senior VP, General Manager, Scholastic
