Culture of Belonging

Mentorship, Leadership, and Growth: The Relationships That Help Us Become

Mentorship, Leadership, and Growth: The Relationships That Help Us Become

Presented by BethAnne Hines, Ed.D., Principal, Arp Elementary School, Arp Independent School District (TX); Schronda Burns, Texas Rising Star Mentor, Texas Workforce Commission; and Stephanie Schminkey, Chief Academic Officer, Kilgore Independent School District (TX)
Moderated by Connie Warren, M.Ed., Former Educator, Current Sr. Marketing Manager, BookNook

From Chronic Absenteeism to Engagement and Belonging: Measurement Matters

From Chronic Absenteeism to Engagement and Belonging: Measurement Matters

Presented by Brian Smith, Experienced Educator, Zone Superintendent, Falcon Zone, School District 49, Colorado Springs (CO); Dr. Adrienne Usher, Experienced Educator, Deputy Superintendent, Bullitt County Public Schools (KY); Sue Holmes, Former Educator, Current Senior Executive Director, LEAP Innovations; and Jessica Paulsen, President, LEAP Innovations

Relationships and Responsiveness: Tier 1 Belonging in Mental and Behavioral Health Support

Relationships and Responsiveness: Tier 1 Belonging in Mental and Behavioral Health Support

Presented by Leslie Santiago, MSW, PPSC, School Social Worker and Mental Health Clinician, Sojourner Truth Independent Study, Oakland Unified School District (CA); Dr. Monica L. Coverson, LMSW, LSSW, CCPT, Former District Leader of Social Work and Trauma-Informed Schools, Current Executive of Partner Impact, Sown To Grow; and LaKisha Hoffman, MSW, PPSC, Senior Advisor of SEL Pedagogy, Social Work, and Healing-Centered Support, Sown To Grow

4 students sitting at desks in class

Behavior, Attendance, and Belonging: Strategies for Neurodivergent Students

Presented by Duncan Scherer, Assistant Dean of Teaching Exceptional Learners, Relay Graduate School of Education, and Superintendent-in-Residence, Social Cipher; and Lucas Harrington, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist and SEL Gaming Consultant, Social Cipher
Moderated by Vanessa Castañeda Gill, CEO and Founder, Social Cipher

The Power of REPRESENTATION: I See Me in What I Read

The Power of REPRESENTATION: I See Me in What I Read

Presented by Dr. Lakeisha Johnson, Assistant Professor, Communication Science and Disorders Program, Florida State University, and Director of The Village, Florida Center for Reading Research
Moderated by Cassondra Mantovani, Vice President of Revenue & Operations, Voyager Sopris Learning®