Using Socratic Circles to Engage Racial Equity Discourse in the Classroom

Presented by Schyvonne Ross, Assistant Principal, Reynoldsburg High School, Reynoldsburg City Schools (OH); Lisa Floyd-Jefferson, Deeper Learning Specialist, Reynoldsburg City Schools (OH); Alexandra Merritt Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Inclusive Innovation Researcher, Digital Promise; and Kristian Lenderman, Ed.D., Senior Program Manager, Digital Promise

Bridging District Equity Gaps: Collaborating with BIPOC Solution Providers for Change

Presented by Stephane Manuel, Founder and CEO, TrueFiktion; Marcela Andrés, President and CEO, designEDengagement, PBC; Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, Superintendent, Roselle Public Schools (NJ); Dr. Alexandra Merritt Johnson, Senior Inclusive Innovation Researcher, Digital Promise Global; and Sherenna Bates, Project Director, R&D Partnerships, Digital Promise Global

Digital Learning That Transforms: From Emergency Remote Teaching to Disruption

Presented by Holly Brzycki, Supervisor of Online Learning, Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAOLA); Nartarshia Sharpe, M.Ed., MBCT, School Counselor, Dean of Students, Crossroads FLEX High School (NC); and Dr. Allison Powell, Chief Academic Officer, Evergreen Education Group, and Program Chair, Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) 2024

Empowering Language Learners: Strategies for Success in Self-Paced ESL Classrooms

Presented by Michelle Spain, ESL Teacher, Worcester Public Schools (MA); Alicia Serafin, EL Teacher, Everett Public Schools (MA); Lydia Crush, ESL Teacher, Modern Classrooms Mentor, The Modern Classrooms Project; and Toni Rose Deanon, Community Engagement Manager, The Modern Classrooms Project

Transform the High School ELA Classroom with Choice Reading

Presented by Cicely Lewis, School Librarian, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GA); Morgan Taylor, Instructional Coach, Lawndale High School, Centinela Valley Union High School District (CA); and Ronell Whitaker, ELA and LRC Curriculum Director, Community High School District 218 (IL)

The Student-Centered Classroom: Elementary Edition (2nd, 3rd, 4th)

Presented by Jamisa McCall, Fourth-Grade Teacher, Hoover City Schools (AL); Andora Ligi, Second-Grade Teacher, Sacramento City Unified School District (CA); Lindsey Wilson, Second-Grade Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools (KY); and Toni Rose Deanon, Community Engagement Manager, The Modern Classrooms Project

Designing for Learner Variability: Cultivating Curiosity and Civic-Mindedness with the Ciena Solutions Challenge

Presented by Ed Gomes Jr., English as a Second Language, Literature, and Linguistics Teacher, Secretary of Education / Faculdade São Bernardo, São Paulo, Brazil; Elyse Gainor, Program Director, Global Engagement, Digital Promise; and Jessica Jackson, Director of Professional Learning, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise

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

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