Spelling and Grammar: Bringing Meaningful and Fun Instruction Into Your Writing Classroom

Presented by Dr. Lucy Calkins, Robinson Professor of Literacy at Teachers College, Columbia University, Founding Director at The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower, and Senior Author of Units of Study in Writing, Reading, and Phonics; Katy Wischow, Staff Developer, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower; and Kara Arnold, Staff Developer, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower

The Basics of Growing a Child-Care Business

Presented by Marnie Forestieri Zettler, Founder and CEO, Young Innovators Academy
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.

Signs of Substance Use Disorders Among Youth

Presented by Kristy Aristy, PhD, LCSW, MS, CASAC-G, FDC, NCTTPS, Adjunct Instructor, Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work; and Kimberly Moore, PhD, LCSW, MA, MAC, CASAC, ADS, Faculty, Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work

Improving Attendance: Levers Within Your District’s Locus of Control

Presented by Dr. Jodi Nocero, Director, Pupil Services, Oxnard School District (CA); Tara Ramirez, Manager of Federal and State Grants, Oxnard School District (CA); Dr. Kelvin Roldán, Deputy Commissioner for System Transformation, Rhode Island Department of Education; and Douglas Coulter, Director of Data Science, Panorama Education
Moderated by Meagan Naboulsi, Account Manager, Panorama Education

5 EdTech Tools for Back to School

Presented by Bianca DeJesus, Editor, Learning Content, Common Sense Education; and Tali Horowitz, East Coast Education Director, Common Sense Education
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education

From Research to Reality: Bridging Educational Innovations

Presented by Sarah Oberle, Elementary School Teacher, Red Clay Consolidated School District (DE); and Dr. Matthew Courtney, Founder, Courtney Consulting
Moderated by Jessica Jackson, Director of Professional Learning, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise

Enhancing Literacy Outcomes for Struggling Readers: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Directions

Presented by Jeff McCoy, Associate Superintendent for Academics, Greenville County Schools (SC); Dr. Zandra Jo Galván, Superintendent, Greenfield Union School District (CA); and Dr. Maria Joie Austria, Director, Curriculum, Strategy and School Supports, Language Acquisition Division, Office of Teaching and Learning, District of Columbia Public Schools (DC)
Moderated by Joan Macenat Charles, Regional Partner (DC, DE, MA, MD, VA), Really Great Reading

Supporting Staff and Student Mental Health

Presented by Christopher Jenson, M.D., Senior Health Advisor, Educator, Public Speaker, and Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author on School Mental Health; Kristi Dixon, School Counselor, Blue Valley Unified School District 229 (KS); and Brett Derickson, Assistant Principal, Carson Middle School, Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (CO)

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)

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