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How to Teach Civics, NOT Politics!
Presented by Marc Pioch, Academic Officer and Author, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Attendance Matters: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Together
Presented by Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Managing Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Dr. Jessica Huizenga, Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Elliot Ransom, Co-CEO, UChicago Impact; and Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District (WI), and 2024 National Superintendent of the Year
Managing Fatigue: I Don’t Think I Have Any More to Give
Presented by Opal Davis Dawson, Faculty, ASCD
Boosting Attendance: Strategies for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism
Presented by Sharon Bradley, District Director, Author and Speaker, RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions
Moderated by Kyra Rhoads, Education Partnership Regional Manager, Committee for Children
Q&A with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Culturally Responsive Instruction Series
Presented by Gholdy Muhammad, Ph.D., Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture, University of Illinois
Moderated by Amanda Alexander, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Competency-Based Education 101: Demystifying CBE, Unlocking Deep and Joyful Learning
Presented by Jay Jay Pina, Academic Support Mentor, Chelsea Opportunity Academy (MA); and Laurie Gagnon, CompetencyWorks Program Director, Aurora Institute
Values and Tech: Fostering a Positive Digital Culture in Your School
Presented by Jessica Gurbada, Science Teacher, Riverside Unified, Arlington High School; Sue Thotz, Director of Education Outreach, Common Sense Education; and Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Agency in the Classroom: Building the Right Conditions
Presented by Bill Zima, Director of Implementation, Marzano Academies; and Ashley Avila, Implementation Specialist, Marzano Academies
Dreams Take Flight with THE BLUE ANGELS
Presented by Greg Wooldridge, Executive Producer, The Blue Angels; and Lieutenant Commander Monica Borza
Moderated by Dr. Ralph K. Coppola, President & CEO, Aerospace Education Program Alliance
Nature-Based Emergent Curriculum: The Power of Place for Planning
Presented by Rachel Larimore, Ph.D., Chief Visionary, Samara Early Learning
Moderated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, Vice President for Professional Learning, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Combining Creativity, Civic Mindedness, and Belonging to Motivate Children to Read and Learn
Presented by Tanya Wright, Founder, Hairiette of Harlem; and Barbara Pape, Senior Director, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise
Foundation for Success: Early Literacy’s Impact on K-12 Learning
Presented by Alicia Atwood, Pre-K R.I.S.E. Specialist and Content Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education (ADE); Lori Bridges, Director of Early Childhood Programs, Arkansas Department of Education (ADE); Dr. Deann Collins, Deputy State Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Maryland State Department of Education; and Julie Sealine, Regional Partner, Really Great Reading
Read Alouds and the Science of Reading: Don’t Stop Your Storytimes!
Presented by Molly Ness, Ph.D., Author; and Nicole Nelson, National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
Moderated by Aaron Ingold, Interim President, Learning A-Z
The Metalanguage Mindset: The First Step to Disrupting Linguistic Bias and Building Connections in Multilingual Classrooms
Presented by Dr. Lillian Ardell, Founder, Language Matters; Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning; and Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Authoring Your MTSS Story: A Success Spotlight with Chicago Public Schools
Presented by Toni Liza DeMello, District Manager, MTSS, Chicago Public Schools (IL); and Dr. Eva Dundas, Chief Academic Officer, Branching Minds
Boost Student Creativity and Engagement with Coding and Music
Presented by Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District (CA); Mike Tierney, Director, Global Programming, Amazon Music; Dr. James Lane, Chief Executive Officer, PDK International; Hadi Partovi, CEO and Founder, Code.org; Karim Meghji, Chief Product Officer, Code.org; and Robyn Speed, Director of Outreach and Adoption, Code.org
Dyslexia and the Bilingual Brain: How Dual Language Skills Enhance Reading and Cognitive Development
Presented by Dr. Ioulia Kovelman, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan; Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning; and Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
The Truth About Reading: The Next Chapter with Nick Nanton
Presented by Nick Nanton, Emmy Award-Winning Director, Producer, and Host, DNA Films USA; Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning; and Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning