Small-Group Instruction in a Science of Reading Classroom: Aligning Practice with Research

Presented by Dr. Colby Hall, Assistant Professor of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, University of Virginia; and Dr. Michael P. Mesa, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Children’s Learning Institute at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Moderated by Dr. Amanda Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic

Positive School Culture Through Wellness: A Conversation with Ed Leaders

Presented by Dr. Avis Williams, Superintendent, NOLA Public Schools (LA); Dr. Mindy Milavsky, 2023 NJPSA Visionary Principal of the Year, 2023 NASSP New Jersey Principal of the Year, and Principal, Lawrence Middle School, Lawrence Township Public Schools (NJ); and David J. Heras, Ed.M., Principal, Conerly Road School, Franklin Township Public Schools (NJ)

Effective Solutions for Student and Staff Wellness

Presented by Jay Goyal, CEO, Alongside; Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company; and Brandy Samuell, Director of Mental Health and Related Services, eLuma

Wellness Strategies for All: Support in and Out of the Classroom

Presented by Angela Searcy, Ed.D., Author, Adjunct Instructor, and Mental Health Consultant, Erikson Institute and Simple Solutions Educational Services; Surbhi Alaigh Vyas, LPC, ACS, Founder, Healing Lotus Mental Health, and Former School Counselor; Brenda Peña, MSW, Director of Social Work, SEL, and Specialized Student Supports, Chelsea Public Schools (MA); and Natalie Tung, Co-Founder & Executive Director, HomeWorks Trenton

Looking Ahead With Hope: Wellness Support in Transitions and Tough Conversations Along the Way to Graduation

Presented by Randi Melissa Schuster, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, Director of School-Based Research and Program Development and Director of Neuropsychology, Center for Addiction Medicine; and Jessica Smedley, LPC, Director of Counseling, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (NJ)

Trends in School Safety: How Districts are Creating Safer Learning Environments

Presented by Dr. Jesús Jara, Former Superintendent, Clark County School District (NV); Steve Ptacek, Superintendent, Jacksonville School District 117 (IL); Dr. Susan Enfield, Former Superintendent, Washoe County School District (NV); and Dr. Roderick Sams, Chief Development Officer, CENTEGIX

Amplifying Student and Community Voices to Transform Learning and District Decision Making

Presented by Shawna Dinkins, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Lynwood Unified School District (CA); Heidi Maltby-Skodack, Executive Director of School Improvement and Innovative Programs, Traverse City Area Public Schools (MI); Jesse Ross, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Learner-Centered Collaborative; and Zareen Kasad, Project Director, Center for Inclusive Innovation, Digital Promise

Designing Play-Based Classrooms

Presented by Mariah Douglass Bruehl, Educator, Author, and CEO and Founder of Playful Learning
Moderated by Jacki Schulze, Director and Curriculum Team Member, Playful Learning Studio

Women’s Policy Leadership for K-12 Education

Presented by Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Founder and CEO, Voice4Equity, LLC, and Clinical Professor, University of Southern California; Julie A. Vitale, Ph.D., Superintendent, Oceanside Unified School District (CA); Anna Alvarado, Ed.D., Superintendent, Freeport School District 145 (IL); and Dr. Christina Grant, Executive Director, Center for Education Policy Research, Harvard University

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