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Student Achievement
Leading the Charge: 7 Essentials for a Successful Writing Initiative
Presented by Kristina Smekens, President, Lead Consultant, Smekens Education
Maximizing Achievement: Ector County ISD’s Data-Infused High-Impact Tutoring Blueprint
Presented by Dr. Lilia Náñez, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Ector County Independent School District (TX); Lisa Wills, Executive Director of STEM, PE/Health, and Virtual Tutoring, Ector County Independent School District (TX); and Daniel Hebert, Vice President, Product and Impact, FEV Tutor
The Secret to a Positive School Culture? Ask the Kids in the Hall
Presented by Kirsten Weigert, Culture Coach, Sun Valley Middle and High Schools, Union County Public Schools (NC); and Britt White, VP of Sales and Customer Success, SmartPass
Moderated by Jim McVety, Managing Partner, First Step Advisors
Science of Reading Misconceptions: Setting the Record Straight
Presented by Natalie Wexler, Education Writer and Author; and Cassandra Wheeler, Director of LETRS State Success, Lexia Learning
We Are All Language Teachers: How to Infuse Structured Literacy Across Languages with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
Presented by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, President, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center; and Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning
When Universal Family Engagement Is the Solution: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities for Connection
Presented by Kelsey Odell, Kindergarten Teacher, Farmington Area Public Schools (MN); and Paige DeLozier, Engagement Marketing Manager, TalkingPoints
Brilliance in the Building: Effecting Change in Urban Schools
Presented by Bo Ryan, Author and Principal, Ana Grace Academy of the Arts 6-8 (CT)
Transform Student Writing from “Meh” to Masterful
Presented by Kristina Smekens, President and Lead Consultant, Smekens Education Solutions
Igniting Summer Learning with STEAM
Presented by Kara Ball, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Leading Learning That Truly Meets the Needs of Each Student
Presented by Dr. Jill Louters, Superintendent, New Rockford-Sheyenne School District (ND); and Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, Superintendent, Winchester Public Schools (VA)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Using MTSS Data to Make SMART Decisions
Presented by Kelly A. Powell-Smith, Ph.D., NCSP, Professor of Reading Science, Mount St. Joseph University
Teaching Reading Fluency: The Art and Science Behind It
Presented by Tim Rasinski, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at Kent State University, and Author; and Chase Young, Ph.D., Author, Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University, and Editor of Literacy Research and Instruction
Moderated by Kim Carlton, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Redefining PD: Strategies that Amplify Math & Literacy Achievement
Presented by Purnima Chopra-Vohra, Director of Programs, Lavinia Group; Lydia Cuomo, Instructional Consultant, Lavinia Group; and Ambrosia Johnson, Instructional Consultant, Lavinia Group
Early Warning Systems and MTSS: How to Flag and Prevent Student Failure
Presented by Sarah Frazelle, M.A., Co-Director, National Student Attendance and Engagement Center, and Senior Researcher, AIR; Trudy Bender, Ed.S., NCSP, Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Content, Branching Minds; and Emily-Rose Barry, VP of Product, Branching Minds
Learner-Centered Classrooms: Creating Experiences for Learners to Thrive
Presented by Rachel Gil, M.A., Instructional Coach, Santa Ana Unified School District (CA); Katie Weisberg, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Learner-Centered Collaborative; and Marlon Styles, Partner, Learner-Centered Collaborative
Engaging Math Problem Solving Through Data-Driven Instruction
Presented by Laura Adams, Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Math Coordinator, Grades 2-6, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (TX); and Brandon Smith, Product Director, MIND Education
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
Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms
Presented by Mark Pederson, Educational Specialist and Expert Mentor, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (CA) and Modern Classroom; Madeline (Maddie) Richer, Ninth-Grade Special Education Teacher, NYC Department of Education; Cassie Fontaine, Special Education Teacher, Belchertown Public Schools (MA); and Toni Rose Deanon, Community Engagement Manager, The Modern Classrooms Project