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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.
What Efficacy Really Means and Signs Your Programs Will Deliver
Presented by Diana Hughes, VP of Product, Age of Learning
Maximizing Your Literacy Block: Five Guiding Principles from Research
Presented by Dr. Julie Klingerman, Literacy Consultant, LoudonClear Literacy Consulting
Honoring All Learners: An Asset-Based Approach
Presented by David Flink, Co-Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer, Eye to Eye; Dr. Michael Maclin, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, Special School District of St. Louis County (MO); Barbara Pape, Senior Director, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise; and Kerri Larkin, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia Learning
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