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Equity
Making Accessible Educational Materials Available to Students Who Need Them
Presented by Vanessa Lombardo, Training and Learning Manager, Bookshare, an Initiative of Benetech
Science of Reading Week: Literacy Is a Civil Right
Presented by LeVar Burton and Liz Brooke, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Chief Learning Officer, Lexia
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Director of LETRS State Success, Lexia
Embracing Neurodiversity: The Impact of an Educational Diagnosis on the Sense of Belonging and Learning Experience
Presented by Lydia Pinto, Ambassador, Eye to Eye National; Lily Eisele, Ambassador, Eye to Eye National; Carlye Raabe, Ambassador, Eye to Eye National; and Alexandra Claeys, Director, Community Leadership, Eye to Eye National
Restorative Discipline That Works: 2024’s Best Practices and Strategies
Presented by Kamilah Drummond-Forrester, Equity Leader, Founder and Principal Consultant, KDRUMM Consulting LLC; Colleen Martin, Principal, Shoreline Middle School (CA); and Dr. Soundhari Balaguru, Clinical Psychologist and Founder, Integrated SEL
Moderated by Jessica Berlinski, Director of PreK-12 Education, Ripple Effects
True Inclusion with Universal Design for Learning: Designing to the Edges
Presented by Dr. Patti Kelly Ralabate, Executive Director, PKR Professional Learning
Disability Justice in Schools
Presented by Dr. A’Seret Dokubo, Managing Director of Fellowships, SELF
AI in Education: Steering Towards Equity and Empowerment
Presented by Alana Winnick, Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer, Pocantico Hills Central School District (NY); Ken Shelton, International Speaker and Consultant, Elevate Education; and Diana Hughes, Vice President, Product Innovation and AI, Age of Learning
Moderated by Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer, Age of Learning
Creating Community for Diverse Learners: How Teacher-Student Connections Help Build Equity-Centered School Culture
Presented by Tanis Griffin, Principal, Thompson Intermediate School, Pasadena Independent School District (TX); Heather Nielson, Special Education Teacher, Thompson Intermediate School, Pasadena Independent School District (TX); Dr. Shivohn García, Director, Equity Research and Insights, Understood; and Jared B. Fries, Partnerships Lead, Along by Gradient Learning
Competency-Based Education 101: Demystifying CBE, Unlocking Deep and Joyful Learning
Presented by Jay Jay Pina, Academic Support Mentor, Chelsea Opportunity Academy (MA); and Laurie Gagnon, CompetencyWorks Program Director, Aurora Institute
Authoring Your MTSS Story: A Success Spotlight with Chicago Public Schools
Presented by Toni Liza DeMello, District Manager, MTSS, Chicago Public Schools (IL); and Dr. Eva Dundas, Chief Academic Officer, Branching Minds