Concurrent Education Sessions
Session topics include: continuous improvement, AI, homelessness, and more! *more information coming soon
11:05 a.m.
Neuroscience and bias: A Follow Up with Q and A
Come and have your burning questions answered! In this follow up from the keynote, Dr. Sanchez will answer questions that will directly impact your district and schools
Presented by Horatio Sanchez, Resiliency Inc.
Room: Elliott
Feedback and Coaching for Continuous Improvement
Let's face it, we aren't hiring our way to proficiency, so we have to work with what we've got. Come and see about a system that provides strength-based feedback and opportunities for reflection and growth that maximizes your valuable and limited amount of time.
Presented by Kevin Bandura, Frankfort Ind. Schools
Room: Perry
Transforming Educational Leadership: The Role of AI in Empowering Executive Leadership
Join us in a thought-provoking session designed exclusively for Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) in public school environments. Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping educational leadership by equipping CAOs with cutting-edge tools and insights to drive innovation, enhance academic outcomes, and navigate the evolving landscapes of K-12 education.
Presented by Marc Adams, Meade Co. Schools
Room: Hancock
Profile of a Graduate: It’s More Than A Profile!
Come learn how Frankfort Independent Schools created a profile for all students and the results they have reaped as a result. Walk away with tools to take back to your district.
Presented by Sheri Satterly, Ed.D., Frankfort Ind. Schools
Room: Madison
Focus on Evidence-Based Mathematics: Making Your District's Vision Come to Life
Join other mathematical thought partners as we discuss a winning formula for achieving mathematical excellence in YOUR schools. Together, we will delve into the 1, 2, 3s of excellence in mathematical instruction. We will highlight the power of utilizing high-quality and evidence-based mathematics resources. It’s time to shine a light on the critical role of administrators. Don’t miss this opportunity to think deeply about how we transform our approach to mathematics education and set our students on the path to excellence.
Presented by Kelly DeLong, KY Center for Mathematics
Room: Oldham
1:00 p.m.
Senate Bill 9
Best practices for implementing Senate Bill 9 in your school district.
Presented by Jenny Watson, Ed.D. and Julie Rubemeyer, Boone Co. Schools
Room: Oldham
Educational Rights for Kentucky's Homeless Students
School administrators and leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation of the McKinney-Vento Act in Kentucky schools. This legislation addresses the educational rights and support for homeless students, aiming to minimize educational disruptions. Administrators must comprehend the Act's key tenets, such as identifying homeless students, guaranteeing enrollment stability despite housing instability, and facilitating access to educational services, resources, and targeting chronic absenteeism. Familiarity with liaison responsibilities, dispute resolution processes, and collaboration with community agencies is crucial. By comprehending the McKinney-Vento Act, administrators can lead efforts to provide equitable and inclusive education, nurturing the academic success and well-being of vulnerable students.
Presented by Zachary Stumbo, KDE
Room: Perry
Spark Student's Love of Reading and Ignite a Passion for Learning
Discover Imagine Learning EL Education a rich, research-based curriculum designed to equip K-8 students to become proficient, fluent readers and lifelong learners. This curriculum translates research into practical classroom application with strategies rooted in reading science. Imagine Learning EL Education captures students’ imagination with engaging, age-appropriate topics allowing for a deep knowledge-based approach to instruction—and centers all instruction around authentic and award-winning texts that students love! Delivered on Imagine Learning Classroom's interactive digital interface teachers save time, bring the classroom to life and allow students easy access to digital activities and family resources that make teaching and learning fun!
Presented by Bonnie Long, Imagine Learning
Room: Hancock
All Green: Meeting HQIR
Learn how we meet KDE's HQIR criteria for foundational skills. Magnetic Reading Foundations received perfect scores, "All Green" designated by EdReports.
Presented by Mary Katherine Pope, Curriculum Associates
Room: Madison