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Thoughtful Math Instruction: How Do You Know If Students Really Understand?
Presented by Dr. Marian Small, Internationally Renowned Mathematics Educator, and Former Dean of Education at the University of New Brunswick, Canada
Content Literacy: Teaching Comprehension Strategies Across the Curriculum
Presented by Stephanie Harvey, Teacher and Co-Author; and Anne Goudvis, Teacher and Co-Author
Literacy Instruction for Emerging Bilinguals: Language Development, Language Arts, or Both?
Presented by Doris Chávez-Linville, Director of Linguistic and Culturally Diverse Innovation, Renaissance; Dr. Carol Johnson, International Education Officer, Renaissance; and Amy Patnoe, Go-To-Market Readiness Lead—Literacy, Renaissance
Decreasing Absenteeism and Its Effects with Meaningful Strategies
Presented by Brian Marques, Sr. Director of Opportunity Youth, Boston Public Schools (MA); Aspen Florence, Educational Consultant, Utah State Board of Education; Cecelia Leong, Vice President of Programs, Attendance Works; and Nicole DellaRocco, Senior Account Director, Panorama Education
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
Human Trafficking Prevention Education in Schools
Presented by Monica Dominguez, Coordinator of School Counseling, Socorro Independent School District (TX); Cynthia Cook, Education Manager, 3Strands Global Foundation; Charisma De Los Reyes, Program Coordinator, San Diego County Office of Education; and Ashlie Bryant, CEO and Co-Founder, 3Strands Global Foundation
Why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Matter with the Science of Reading
Presented by Sam Deffes, M.Ed., Professional Learning Literacy Advisor, Learning Without Tears; and Yasmin Lynch, M.A., Bilingual National Presenter, Learning Without Tears
Shared Reading: A Bridge to Independence for Primary to Intermediate Readers
Presented by Chrisie Moritz, Literacy Consultant, Heinemann Publishing
Literacy With the “Why”: How Connecting Literacy and Career Can Transform Kids’ Futures
Presented by Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District (CA); Ed Hidalgo, Career Development Advisor, Educators Cooperative; Saki Dodelson, CEO and Founder, Beable Education; and Dr. Susan Gertler, Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer, Beable Education
Moderated by Dr. Donna Wright, Retired School Superintendent, and Education Planner and Consultant
Balancing Virtual and In-Person Learning: Moving Along the Hybrid Spectrum Towards a Student-Centered Future
Presented by Amanda Pelukas, Virtual Academy Coordinator 1-8, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (MI); Rachel Babcock, Co-Founder and Co-Director, MAP Academy (MA); and Megan Hanley, Executive Director of School Design, ASU Preparatory Academy (AZ)
Moderated by Nate Kellogg, Partner, The Learning Accelerator
Unlocking Biliteracy: Nurturing School English While Honoring Home Language in Linguistically Diverse Learners
Presented by Kim Vance, Director of Professional Development, Perfection Learning; and Dori Veto, VP of Product Marketing and Engagement, Perfection Learning
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
Key Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Educators of Color
Presented by LaCreasha Stille, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Gainesville Independent School District (TX); Jeannie Aversa, Executive Director of Recruitment, Selection and Retention, Syracuse City School District (NY); Dr. Peter Leida, Partnership Manager, Insight Education Group; and Crystal Hercules, Senior Associate, Insight Education Group
The Future of Summative Assessment: A Statewide Approach to Innovation
Presented by Krystal Smith, Education Innovation Manager, Montana Office of Public Instruction; Dr. Julie Murgel, Chief Program Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction; Khaled Ismail, Principal, Education First; and Ashley Eden, Senior Vice President, State Partnerships, Business Development and Policy, New Meridian
Nurturing Digital Well-Being in K-12 Schools Through Collaborative Family Partnerships
Presented by Tali Horowitz, Director, Education Outreach, Common Sense Education; Jasmine Hood Miller, Director, Family and Community Engagement, Common Sense Media; and Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Journeys in Gender Equality: WEP’s Annual Red Bangle Award and Forum
Presented by Zoë Timms, Founder and Executive Director, Women’s Education Project with Red Bangle awardees Kalyani Subramanyam, CEO, Maitrayana Charity Foundation; Meenu Vadera, Founder, Azad Foundation and Sakha Consulting Wings; and Alumnae from Women’s Education Project’s Leadership Academies
Turning Your Child Care Program Into an Inclusive Environment
Presented by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover, Policy and Research Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
Moderated by Jennifer Lewis, President, Gryphon House, Inc.