Presented by Dr. Cailin Currie, Senior Research Scientist, Committee for Children
Moderated by Jennifer Sanderlin, Education Partnerships Development Manager, Committee for Children
School Culture/Climate
Values and Tech: Fostering a Positive Digital Culture in Your School
Presented by Jessica Gurbada, Science Teacher, Riverside Unified, Arlington High School; Sue Thotz, Director of Education Outreach, Common Sense Education; and Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Agency in the Classroom: Building the Right Conditions
Presented by Bill Zima, Director of Implementation, Marzano Academies; and Ashley Avila, Implementation Specialist, Marzano Academies
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
Attendance Matters: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Together
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
Boosting Attendance: Strategies for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism
Presented by Sharon Bradley, District Director, Author and Speaker, RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions
Moderated by Kyra Rhoads, Education Partnership Regional Manager, Committee for Children
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
How to Elevate Student Voice to Improve Student Engagement and Achievement
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Hinton, Director of Coaching, The Network for College Success (NCS), The University of Chicago; Shannon Shambaugh, Equity Advancement Specialist, Evergreen Public Schools (WA); Rachel Banas, Director of Operations and Student Services, West Buffalo Charter School (NY); and Dr. Sarah Gripshover, Director of Research, PERTS
Empowering Wellness Through Music: Explore TeachRock’s Harmony Student Wellness Program
Presented by Dr. Ginger Frady, Principal, Red Bank Middle School (TN); Kaci M. McCoy, Collaborating Educator, John McCandless STEM Charter School (CA); Michelle Leavy, Instructional Coach and Education Advocate, Red Bank Middle School (TN); and Gina Machado, Associate Director of School Partnerships, TeachRock
The Transformative Power of Student and Staff Voice: Inclusive and Responsive Learning Environments
Presented by Stacy Stewart, Senior Director of Networks, Leading Educators; Dr. Chris Graves, Principal, Jordan Community Elementary School (IL); and Dr. Jill Gildea, Superintendent of Schools, Park City School District (UT)
Moderated by Scott Frauenheim, President and Chief Executive Officer, LEAP Innovations