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Supporting Staff and Student Mental Health
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
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
Using Structured Routines to Minimize Challenging Behaviors in the Autism Classroom
Using Structured Routines to Minimize Challenging Behaviors in the Autism Classroom
Presented by Penney Patterson Owens, M.Ed., BCBA, Manager of Professional Development and Learning, Stages Learning; and Frankie Kietzman, District Relations Director, Stages Learning
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Positive School Culture Through Wellness: A Conversation with Ed Leaders
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)
Thriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 1: You’re a Teacher Now! What’s Next?
Thriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 1: You’re a Teacher Now! What’s Next?
Presented by Tom Hierck, Educator and Author; and Alex Kajitani, Educator and Author
The Perfect Shot: One Youth Inventor’s Journey to Building a Patented Shooting Aid for Basketball Players
The Perfect Shot: One Youth Inventor’s Journey to Building a Patented Shooting Aid for Basketball Players
Presented by Travis Edwards, Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Incoming Freshman at the University of Texas at Austin; and Juan Valentin, Education Advisor, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, An Agency of the Department of Commerce
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Effective Solutions for Student and Staff Wellness
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
Science of Reading-Based Professional Development: Why It’s Essential for Early Childhood Educators
Science of Reading-Based Professional Development: Why It’s Essential for Early Childhood Educators
Presented by Dr. Nicol Russell, Vice President of Implementation Research, Teaching Strategies; and Lesley Jennings, Manager, Early Literacy Certification, Teaching Strategies
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Wellness Strategies for All: Support in and Out of the Classroom
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
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Looking Ahead With Hope: Wellness Support in Transitions and Tough Conversations Along the Way to Graduation
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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Mindfulness for Educators: What We’ve Learned from the Last 10 Years
Mindfulness for Educators: What We’ve Learned from the Last 10 Years
Presented by Susan Dreyer Leon, Ed.D., Core Faculty, Director, Mindfulness for Educators Program, Antioch University
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Personalize: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners
Personalize: Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners
Presented by Nicki Slaugh, Principal, Quest Academy Junior High School (UT); and Eric Sheninger, CEO, Aspire Change EDU
Computational Thinking for PreK-5: Coding Solutions That Enhance Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills
Computational Thinking for PreK-5: Coding Solutions That Enhance Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills
Presented by Alicia Verweij, Founder and Educator, EDGEucating LLC
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Improve Inclusive Practice by Evaluating Mindsets
Improve Inclusive Practice by Evaluating Mindsets
Presented by Sam Drazin, Founder and Executive Director, Changing Perspectives; and Riley Mulcahy, Executive Director, The RILEY Project
Trends in School Safety: How Districts are Creating Safer Learning Environments
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
Implementing the Science of Reading: How School Leaders Can Support Instructional Change
Implementing the Science of Reading: How School Leaders Can Support Instructional Change
Presented by Daryl Michel, Ph.D., Author, Founder, and Innovator, Be A Change, LLC; and Amy Allen, Sr. Manager, Professional Learning Services, Learning A-Z
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Digital Days, Positive Ways: Back-to-School Checklist for Digital Well-Being
Digital Days, Positive Ways: Back-to-School Checklist for Digital Well-Being
Presented by Jamie Nunez, Western Regional Education Manager, Common Sense Education; and Faith Palileo, Intern, Common Sense Education
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Inquiry-Based Learning Meets Language Acquisition: Inquire to Acquire
Inquiry-Based Learning Meets Language Acquisition: Inquire to Acquire
Presented by Dagoberto Polanco, Instructional Strategist, Wayside Publishing; and Michelle Olah, Manager, Professional Learning, Wayside Publishing
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A PBL Approach to Animation Storytelling to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
A PBL Approach to Animation Storytelling to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Presented by Zachary E. A. Shirley, Ed.D., CDP, CDE, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Cambium Learning Group; Terry Thoren, CEO, Wonder Media; and Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
Foundational Skills in Full Color: Playful, Research-Based Grammar, Vocabulary and Word Study Instruction
Foundational Skills in Full Color: Playful, Research-Based Grammar, Vocabulary and Word Study Instruction
Presented by Patty McGee, Author, Literacy Consultant; and Pam Koutrakos, Educator, Author
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Effective Social Studies Practices: Thinking Like a Scholar
Effective Social Studies Practices: Thinking Like a Scholar
Presented by Brian Thomas, Curriculum Developer, TCI
Amplifying Student and Community Voices to Transform Learning and District Decision Making
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
AI’s Impact on Immersive Learning, Classroom Tools, and Career Pathways: The New Extended Reality
AI’s Impact on Immersive Learning, Classroom Tools, and Career Pathways: The New Extended Reality
Presented by Alejandro Lozano, Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Verizon; and Hall Davidson, Senior Director, Global Learning Initiatives, Discovery Education
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Women’s Policy Leadership for K-12 Education
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
The Science of Reading: A Blueprint for Comprehension Instruction
The Science of Reading: A Blueprint for Comprehension Instruction
Presented by Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed., Literacy Consultant; and Julia Salamone, M.Ed., Instructional Specialist, The Haverford School for Boys (PA)
Funding Reset to Support Student Needs Through the Lens of Public Health
Funding Reset to Support Student Needs Through the Lens of Public Health
Presented by Rebecca M. Langan, MSW, Principal, Langan and Associates, LLC; Dr. Alisa Smiley-Rudolph, Mental Health and Truancy Coordinator, Selma City Schools (AL); and Dr. Elsa Friis, Head of Mental Health, Alongside
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Improve Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities: Breaking the Mold for Better Outcomes
Improve Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities: Breaking the Mold for Better Outcomes
Presented by Cady Ching, CEO, Summit Public Schools (CA); Glynis Shulters, Improvement Coach and Consultant, Green Dot Public Schools (CA); and Stephanie Lassalle, Director of Improvement Programs, Marshall CoLab
Building School Culture by Learning Together: A Conversation for School Administrators
Building School Culture by Learning Together: A Conversation for School Administrators
Presented by Rich Zigarovich, Principal, Lordstown Elementary School (OH); and Kimberly Stockton, Ed.D., Senior Education Advisor, Lexia Learning
Thriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 2: Setting Up for a Successful Year
Thriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 2: Setting Up for a Successful Year
Presented by Kim Bailey, Educator and Author; and Kristen Nelson, Educator and Author
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Science Success: Setting Up Your Classroom for Engagement, Collaboration, and Community
Science Success: Setting Up Your Classroom for Engagement, Collaboration, and Community
Presented by Tom Gantt, Director of STEM Specialists at Amplify
From Coding to Career: Impact Your Students Through Drone Technology
From Coding to Career: Impact Your Students Through Drone Technology
Presented by Hope Thompson, Program Operations Manager, NextWaveSTEM; Adam Rangwala, Educator and Drone Professional, NextWaveSTEM; and Rev. Dr. Troy C. Underwood, Executive Director, Barbara W. Smith Family Life Center
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Math That Motivates: The Power of Collaborative Conversations
Math That Motivates: The Power of Collaborative Conversations
Presented by Kristin Gray, Executive Director of the Math Suite at Amplify; and Phil Daro, Advisor and Collaborator on Core Math at Amplify
Mastering Elementary Math Through Movement: Engaging Students with Gross Motor Skills
Mastering Elementary Math Through Movement: Engaging Students with Gross Motor Skills
Presented by Sunil Singh, Author and International Speaker, Vireo Education; and James Sanders, Product Marketing Manager, Unruly Studios
Building Sustainable Tutoring Programs for Long-Term Impact: From Crisis to Continuity
Building Sustainable Tutoring Programs for Long-Term Impact: From Crisis to Continuity
Presented by Brent Mitchell, Chief of Staff, Ferguson-Florissant School District (MO); Anthony Salcito, Chief Institutional Business Officer, Varsity Tutors for Schools; Hillary Knudson, Vice President, K12 Strategy and Research, Whiteboard Advisors; and Linda Jacobson, Senior Writer, The 74
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Susan Lambert on the Science of Reading: Writing the Next Chapter Together
Susan Lambert on the Science of Reading: Writing the Next Chapter Together
Presented by Susan Lambert, Chief Academic Officer of Elementary Humanities at Amplify, and Host of Science of Reading: The Podcast
Empowering Every Student with Computer Science: Why CS is Essential for ALL Districts
Empowering Every Student with Computer Science: Why CS is Essential for ALL Districts
Presented by Becky Hansen, Learning and Implementation Specialist, BootUp PD; and Suzanne Carlson, Director of Business Development, BootUp PD
Building a Foundation with News Literacy: Essential Tools for Educators
Building a Foundation with News Literacy: Essential Tools for Educators
Presented by Susan Minichiello, Senior Manager of Education Design, The News Literacy Project; and Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of District Partnerships, East, The News Literacy Project
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Calm Classroom, Calmer You
Calm Classroom, Calmer You
Presented by Bari Koral, Kids Yoga Expert and Owner of Yogapalooza
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
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The Urgent Call for Equitable Data Use in Schools: Shattering the Blame Game
The Urgent Call for Equitable Data Use in Schools: Shattering the Blame Game
Presented by Dr. Toni Shub, CEO and Founder, QoreInsights; Dr. Brittany Whitby, CEO and Founder, B Nicole Consulting; and Dr. Anika Davis, COO and Co-Founder, QoreInsights
3 events,
A Child-Centered Approach for Inspiring Discovery and Learning in Pre-K Students
A Child-Centered Approach for Inspiring Discovery and Learning in Pre-K Students
Presented by Kara Ball, Academic Officer and Author, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Jen Jump, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Using the Presidential Election as a Non-Partisan Teaching Tool
Using the Presidential Election as a Non-Partisan Teaching Tool
Presented by David Raymond, American History Teacher, Bobblehead George; Eric Gimbi, American History Teacher, Bobblehead George; and Tory Van Voorhis, Founder and CEO, Second Avenue Learning
Learner-Centered Design: Involving Your Students in Creating Your Lessons
Learner-Centered Design: Involving Your Students in Creating Your Lessons
Presented by Daisy Centeno, Student, Virginia Commonwealth University; Avery Wiredu, Student, American University; Juan Valentin, Education Advisor, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, An Agency of the Department of Commerce; and Julie LePage, Digital Communications Strategist, Student and Learners Division in the Office of Public Engagement, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Crafting Impactful PD for Teachers and Leaders
Crafting Impactful PD for Teachers and Leaders
Presented by Dr. Amanda Patterson, Senior National Director, Innovations and Insights, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Dr. Jessica Huizenga, Associate Partner, Center for Model Schools; and Anthony Colannino, Senior Fellow, Center for Model Schools, President, Leading and Teaching for Growth, LLC, and Author, Leading with Head and Heart
Moderated by Tyler Schlagenhauf, M.Ed., Director of Product Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Creativity: The 21st Century Skill No One Is Teaching
Creativity: The 21st Century Skill No One Is Teaching
Presented by Dan Hunter, Inventor of H-IQ; and Hathalee Higgs, Partner and Co-Founder, Hunter Higgs, LLC
Moderated by Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
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Building Community in a Virtual Learning Environment: A Backstage Pass
Building Community in a Virtual Learning Environment: A Backstage Pass
Presented by Dr. Ryan Fuller, Director, Cobb Virtual Academy (GA); Sarika Simpson, Vice President of Instruction, Edmentum; and Emily Kroutil, Teacher Training Specialist - Teacher Quality, Georgia Virtual School (GA)
Putting AI to Work for You and Your Students: The Practical Pieces
Putting AI to Work for You and Your Students: The Practical Pieces
Presented by Kristen DiCerbo, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer, Khan Academy; and Wendy Amato, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, K12 Coalition