Presented by Kristina Smekens, President and Lead Consultant, Smekens Education Solutions
Student Achievement
Whole-Child Teaching and Learning: Essential Framework for Learning Differences
Presented by Tami Hill-Washington, Ed.M., Executive Director, MLFC, Center for Whole-Child Education; and Sarah Carranza, Elementary & World Language Instructor, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation, Arizona State University
Moderated by Barbara Pape, Senior Director, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise
Overcoming Math Aversion with AI: Inclusive Strategies to Empower All Students (Rebroadcast)
Presented by Bonnie Nieves, Educator and Founder, Educate On Purpose; Jeremy Vrtis, Math Teacher and Technology Coach, Lyons Township High School (IL); and Paul Burzynski, Founder, Smartschool
Raise Reading Skills Series: Using Mentor Texts to Develop Reading Skills (Part 3)
Presented by Kourtney Hake, Educator, Author, and Associate, Solution Tree; and Paige Timmerman, Educator, Author, and Associate, Solution Tree
Professional Learning in 2025: Essential Insights for Educational Leaders
Presented by Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer, 95 Percent Group; and Ken Kirby, Alabama Regional Literacy Leadership Specialist
Modifying Math Perspectives: Everything That Can Go Right When Students Get It Wrong
Presented by Dan Meyer, Ph.D., Former Educator, Vice President of User Growth, Amplify
Leadership Strategies for Reducing Math Anxiety: Active Solutions That Work
Presented by Elizabeth Moreland, Instructional Coach, Adair-Casey Elementary, Adair-Casey & Guthrie Center School District; Dr. Molly M. Jameson, Professor of Psychological Sciences and Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning at the University of Northern Colorado; and James Sanders, Product Marketing Manager, Unruly Studios
Small Movements, Big Impact: Fine Motor Strategies for Teachers
Presented by Roxanne Thompson, OTR, National Presenter and Content Specialist, Learning Without Tears; and Paula Heinricher, OTR/L, National Presenter and Content Specialist, Learning Without Tears
Family Engagement to Support Reading Success: Evidence-Based Strategies at Work
Presented by Kelly Moran, Ed.D., Director of Instructional Programs, Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; LaTrice Carter, Regional Outreach Director, Kids Read Now; and Kristen Walter, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer, Kids Read Now
Supporting Newcomers: Building Bridges Between Classroom and Home
Presented by Dr. Jeannette Long, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials; and Jen Jump, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials