Presented by Zaretta Hammond, Author, Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain; and Liz Brooke, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chief Learning Officer, Lexia
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Sometimes, educators just get stuck. They might be learning and struggling with something new or at the same level of expertise that keeps them on track without opportunities to expand their skills. They become trapped in the “Learning Pit,” a metaphor for the struggle and growth that occur when grappling with complex concepts and situations.
Presented by Valery Dragon, School Improvement Strategist and VP of Strategic Partnerships, UnboundEd
Presented by Dr. Paul Gordon, Superintendent, St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 (IL); Leslie Foster, Principal, Pinnacle High School (CO); Rebecca Turner, Senior Director of Professional Learning, MindSpark Learning; and Carrie Romero-Brugger, Chief Design Officer, MindSpark Learning
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