Conference Sessions

A School's Journey From Punishment to Teaching, Relationship Building, and Coherence

Speaker(s):

jeffrey benson, Consultant, author, coach

A Deep Dive into EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments

Speaker(s):

Monica Burns, EdTech & Curriculum Consultant

Appreciative Inquiry: A Better Way To Solve Academic and Behavior Problems

Speaker(s):

Margaret Searle, President of Searle Enterprises Inc. Marilyn Swartz, Consultant

Architect to happiness: building a community and culture of yes

Speaker(s):

Amy MacCrindle, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Learning & Innovation Natalie Franzi, Supervisor

Assessing Student Growth After a Pandemic: Digital Badges and Portfolios

Speaker(s):

David Niguidula, Founder

Assessing with Respect Requires the Right Tools

Speaker(s):

Starr Sackstein, ASCD Author and Educational Consultant, Chief Operating Officer

Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time

Speaker(s):

Jane Kise, Education Consultant Ann Holm, Executive Coach

Be the Leader You Wish You Had: How School Leaders Can Use Strategic Planning to Drive Student Achievement

Speaker(s):

Melissa Sadorf, Superintendent Joseph Masgai, Principal

Beyond Crises: Where’s the Equity?

Speaker(s):

Debbie Zacarian, Educational Consultant Margarita Calderon, President, MC & Associates Margo Gottlieb, WIDA Co-founder and Lead Developer

Breakthrough Inequity with Peer Coaching

Speaker(s):

Michelle Nance, Previous Administrator; Coach

But Who Cares for the Leader?

Speaker(s):

Femi Skanes, Principal Heather Yutzy, Principal

Change Leadership - The intersection where cultural competence meets trauma informed

Speaker(s):

Melissa Sadin, Executive Director

Collective Joy - Cultivating a culture of joyful collective efficacy

Speaker(s):

Candace Rea, Director of Adult Education

Confronting Racial Microaggressions to Increase Awareness, Challenge Bias, and Create Inclusive Environments

Speaker(s):

Krista Leh, Educational Consultant Basil Marin, Assistant Principal

Creating Engaging and Equitable Learning Communities

Speaker(s):

Teresa Bunner, Educator

Decoding Autism and Leading the Way to Successful Inclusion

Speaker(s):

Barbara Boroson, Autism Education Specialist

Equity Begins with Empathy: A Systems Approach to Supporting All Students by Teaching with Clarity

Speaker(s):

Tony Frontier, Associate Professor & Consultant

Esteem Needs - A Look at How Esteem Impacts Classrooms

Speaker(s):

Connie Hamilton, Author and consultant

Evidence, Inference, Impact: The Keys to Effective Collaboration

Speaker(s):

Steve Ventura, Founder-Advanced Collaborative Solutions

For the Kulture: Creating an inclusive environment where students find their voice in order to take ownership of their individual story

Speaker(s):

Dr. Jaclyn Walker, Program Specialist Dr. Velvet Smith, Program Specialist

Give the Green Light for Creative Problem Solving: How Leaders Put Students on the Path to Self-Direction with Bold Instructional Challenges

Speaker(s):

Suzie Boss, Consultant and Author Ken Kay, Education author and consultant

Grading Practices In Your School: On-Ramp, or Exit Lane?

Speaker(s):

Lindsay Prendergast, School Improvement Coach Abigail French, Teacher/Instructional Coach

Is It Safe to Flourish? Engaging Inclusivity Through Restorative Practices

Speaker(s):

Neil Gupta, Director of Secondary Education

Laying the Foundation for Safe Spaces & Equity: Whole Child Education

Speaker(s):

Sharon Collins, Executive Director

Leading through Logic: Intentional Design for Educational Change

Speaker(s):

Meghan Everette, School Ambassador Fellow

Leading with Empathy: Effective Ways to Build Positive Relationships with Staff and Students

Speaker(s):

Robert Jackson, National Education Consultant/Author

Learning From Our Mistakes: A Session on Mistake Literacy

Speaker(s):

Zachary Cohen, Middle School Director

Powerful Student Care: The Time Has Come

Speaker(s):

Grant Chandler, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer Kathleen Budge, Associate Professor

Preparing school leaders to address difficult situations in inclusive settings: Practice makes perfect!

Speaker(s):

Wendy Murawski, Executive Director of CTL

Problems Are a Gift- How to Turn Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom Into Opportunities for Growth and Connection

Speaker(s):

Lindsey Kealey, University Instructor of Education & Curriculum Developer

Reduce Turnover and Support the Whole Teacher through Teacher Leadership Pathways

Speaker(s):

Jessica Bohn, Principal

Restorative Reading Spaces: How Leisure Reading and Instructional Practices Can Bring Joy and Positive Reading Identities to Students

Speaker(s):

Dana Oliver, Assistant Professor, Reading Specialist Program Director

SEL must be F.I.R.S.T.: Classroom success through social-emotional learning

Speaker(s):

LaVonna Roth, Speaker, Author & Chief Illuminator

Starting the Minimalist Teacher Journey

Speaker(s):

Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman, ASCD Author | Professional Learning Facilitator Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman, ASCD Author | Professional Learning Facilitator

Student Voice: Giving All Students the Gift of Effective Oral Communication

Speaker(s):

Erik Palmer, Author/consultant

Supporting Early Career Teachers Today: 4 Practical Things School Leaders Can Do Now

Speaker(s):

Jaime Bonato, teacher

Surviving Quicksand: How to Navigate Trauma and Engage a Community When it Feels Impossible

Speaker(s):

Aleli Vazquez, Principal

Teach Our Children Well: A Framework for Adult Social Emotional Capacity Building

Speaker(s):

Allison Rodman, Professional Learning Designer & Facilitator

Teacher Leaders: The Untapped Resource for Teacher Retention

Speaker(s):

Jessica Solano, Teacher Engagement Leader

The Curse of the High Achiever: Breaking Up with Burnout

Speaker(s):

Gretchen Oltman, Associate Professor Vicki Bautista, Assistant Professor

The Heartbeat of the School Community: Checking the Pulse of Family Engagement

Speaker(s):

Alina Davis, Program Specialist, Parent and Family Engagement Aleli Vazquez, Principal

The Principal As Chief Empathy Officer: Creating A Culture Where Everyone Grows.

Speaker(s):

Tom Hoerr, Scholar In Residence, UMSL

It Takes Professional Courage to Be a Compassionate Leader

Speaker(s):

Mike Kleba, Teacher Eric Contreras, Principal

The Revolution Will Not Be Standardized

Speaker(s):

Dr. Mike Brown, Founder at EdRevolution

Triaging Teacher Burnout- From Lightly Toasted to Third Degree

Speaker(s):

Jill Handley, Principal Lara Donnelly, Counselor

We Create The School We Have: Emphasizing Wellness for You, Me, Us and Them

Speaker(s):

Susan Kessler, Executive Principal April Snodgrass, Assistant Principal

Why ‘MESSY’ Leaders are the Future: Leading with Empathy, Vulnerability & Humility

Speaker(s):

Alyssa Gallagher, Head of Education, North America

Wrapping Your Arms Around the Community: Family Engagement Based on a Foundation of Dignity and Respect

Speaker(s):

Dustin Wright, Principal, Franklin Middle School Jesse Kraft, Principal

Fearless Schools

Speaker(s):

Douglas Reeves, Dr.

Taking Charge of Your Professional Learning: Using Digital Learning Resources to Empower Your Staff

Speaker(s):

Chris Brewer, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs Christopher Grethel, Senior Partner Manager

True Schoolwide Equity Requires a Whole Child and Whole Educator Leadership Mindset

Speaker(s):

Baruti Kafele, Educational Consultant, Speaker

Ignite Your Leadership S.H.I.N.E.

Speaker(s):

LaVonna Roth, Speaker, Author & Chief Illuminator

Leadership that Transforms Communities: Thinking Beyond Limits to Serve the Whole Child

Speaker(s):

Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent of Schools

Well-being in Schools: How to Activate the Three Forces that Can Uplift your Students and Your Staff in a Volatile World

Speaker(s):

Andrew Hargreaves Dennis Shirley

Creating Moments That Matter

Speaker(s):

Dan Heath

Doing the “HEART” Work: Reimagining Equity and SEL to Achieve District-wide Success

Speaker(s):

Searetha Smith Collins, Doing the "HEART" Work: Reimagining Equity and SEL to Achieve District-wide Success