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SUMMARY:Registration Powered by 1Huddle.co
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LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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SUMMARY:Opening and Keynote Address
DESCRIPTION:Host - Kareem Neal\nKeynote - Troy Long
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LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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SUMMARY:The LEADership Panel
DESCRIPTION:Education is at a pivotal moment. The LEADership Panel brings together educators\, policymakers\, and community leaders to rethink how systems can better serve all students across both urban and rural communities. This conversation will highlight bold and practical strategies to expand equity\, increase access\, and open new opportunities. The goal is to ensure every learner\, regardless of zip code\, has access to high quality teaching\, modern technology\, and clear pathways to success in school\, career\, and life.
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LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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DTSTART:20260727T140000Z
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SUMMARY:From Access to Action: Building Equitable\, Community-Driven Tutoring & Enrichment Programs Across Urban and Rural Schools
DESCRIPTION:Access to high-quality academic support and enrichment opportunities remains uneven across urban and rural communities. In this interactive session\, participants will explore practical\, community-driven strategies for designing and sustaining tutoring and enrichment programs that address academic gaps\, workforce readiness\, and whole-child development. &nbsp\;Drawing from real-world experience launching both nonprofit and LLC-based tutoring initiatives\, this session will highlight how educators\, school leaders\, and community partners can leverage local assets—churches\, nonprofits\, families\, and data—to expand equitable access to learning. Participants will examine scalable models that work in under-resourced settings\, discuss barriers such as staffing\, funding\, transportation\, and trust\, and leave with actionable tools to implement or strengthen programs in their own communities. &nbsp\;This session is designed for educators\, administrators\, nonprofit leaders\, and community partners seeking practical solutions that move beyond theory into implementation.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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DTSTART:20260727T140000Z
DTEND:20260727T164500Z
SUMMARY:LEAD the Way: Student Industry Sessions
DESCRIPTION:20 Students from AC and Newark are in 3-hour-long sessions with ICEV\, ZSpace\, and Chick-fil-A\n\nAtlantic City Students\n10am - Chick-fil-a\n11am - ICEV\n12pm - Zspace\n\nNewark Students\n10am - Zspace\n11am - Chick-fil-a\n12pm - ICEV\n\n
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/bdcd750542ef367e06780cda944666e0
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DTSTART:20260727T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Law: A Dive into Immigration Law for K-12 Educators and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Increased immigration enforcement in our communities and on TV are greatly impacting the work of K-12 educators\, staff\, students\, and their families. This presentation will share more about immigration law\, ways immigrant families (and faculty/staff) can prepare in case of ICE enforcement\, and the very important role K-12 educators play in supporting immigrant youth.
CATEGORIES:POLICY & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260727T140000Z
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SUMMARY:CTE Without Limits: Expanding Access\, Equity\, and Opportunity for All Learners—including Neurodivergent Learners
DESCRIPTION:Career and Technical Education (CTE) can transform lives when access is intentional\, inclusive\, and aligned to workforce outcomes. Yet students with disabilities and other marginalized learners are often excluded due to systemic barriers and misaligned practices. Drawing on over three decades of experience as a CTE-certified teacher\, school principal\, and district leader\, this session examines how districts can redesign CTE pathways to ensure equity\, compliance\, rigor\, and meaningful postsecondary success. Participants will explore practical strategies to remove gatekeeping practices\, align IEPs and instructional supports with workforce competencies\, strengthen cross-department collaboration\, and develop inclusive CTE models that lead to certifications\, apprenticeships\, and living-wage careers. Attendees will leave with actionable tools applicable across urban\, suburban\, and rural settings.
CATEGORIES:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & LIVING WAGES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260727T150000Z
DTEND:20260727T154500Z
SUMMARY:CTE and Special Populations; Why it Works... Strategies to Support Special Populations in CTE Schools
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CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Personalized Instruction and Need-aware Gamification (PING)
DESCRIPTION:This talk introduces PING\, a scalable\, AI-powered\, web-based education platform designed to transform how students engage with learning. PING delivers modular\, grade- and topic-based learning experiences centered on high-impact instructional pain points identified by practicing teachers. These modules are implemented as interactive\, gamified activities that generate rich learning signals beyond simple right-or-wrong responses\, including misconception patterns\, strategy choices\, and engagement trajectories. Embedded within these experiences are two intelligent agents. The Peer Agent questions\, challenges\, and reasons with learners\, prompting them to explain\, justify\, and teach concepts back to the system\, thereby fostering metacognitive reflection and learning-by-teaching behaviors. Operating alongside it\, the Tutor Agent provides adaptive academic scaffolding in real time. Together\, these agents address a key limitation of traditional digital learning systems: they support not only what students learn\, but how they think about their learning — at scale.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/b7cc5227282e864f148c2c67e71a696a
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming Wellness in Demanding Systems
DESCRIPTION:Title: Reclaiming Wellness in Demanding Systems. Description: When wellness is treated as an individual responsibility rather than a system-level priority\, schools experience increased burnout\, turnover\, and diminished student outcomes. This session invites school teams to rethink wellness as an intentional design choice embedded into daily practice.
CATEGORIES:WELLNESS & WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Counseling Meets CTE: Creating Clear Pathways to College\, Career\, and Life
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how school counselors can leverage a comprehensive\, data-driven counseling program—aligned with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and RAMP framework—to intentionally integrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) into student success planning. Participants will examine how aligning counseling practices with CTE pathways strengthens academic engagement\, supports postsecondary readiness\, and creates equitable access to high-quality career opportunities. &nbsp\;Grounded in research demonstrating that participation in CTE programs is linked to increased student engagement and reduced dropout rates\, this session highlights the critical role counselors play in connecting students to relevant\, real-world learning experiences. Attendees will also explore how today’s technical and skilled careers offer high-demand\, high-wage opportunities\, challenging outdated narratives about postsecondary success. &nbsp\;Through practical strategies\, examples\, and collaborative discussion\, participants will leave with actionable ideas to embed CTE into their comprehensive counseling programs—ultimately helping students build clear\, purposeful pathways to college\, career\, and life.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:From Passive Learners to Student Leaders: How Project-Based Learning Builds Confidence\, Voice\, and Ownership
DESCRIPTION:At the start of a course\, many students walk into class quietly\, unsure of their voice and waiting to be told what to do. Yet when students have opportunities to investigate real problems\, collaborate with peers\, and present their ideas to authentic audiences\, they begin to emerge as confident leaders of their own learning. This session introduces the Student Leadership PBL Cycle\, a practical framework that helps educators transform passive classrooms into student-driven learning communities through project-based learning and cross-curricular collaboration. Participants will explore real-world capstone project examples\, including student business pitches\, community impact initiatives\, and career-pathway research that integrate multiple subjects while building confidence\, strengthening communication\, and leadership skills. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to transform disengaged classrooms into environments where students develop their voice through meaningful project-based experiences.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/8ec5a17eabc1aa7cc99498d29ade5f0a
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SUMMARY:Social Justice and its connection to Access and equity in urban schools
DESCRIPTION:Access & Equity in Urban and Rural Schools and how this is a social justice issue. More specific topics will include: Closing funding\, equitable access to advanced courses\, arts\, and extracurriculars\, and addressing broadband disparities.
CATEGORIES:POLICY & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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DTSTART:20260727T170000Z
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SUMMARY:V.I.P. NEXT LEVEL Leadership: ABOVE & BEYOND the status quo
DESCRIPTION:Designed for administrators\, aspiring leaders\, and beginning teachers\, this session addresses the challenge of empowering leaders to move beyond the limitations of the status quo and lead transformational change. While leadership is not defined by position\, it is defined by the courage to shape what comes next. &nbsp\;Educational Leaders are often expected to lead within systems that unintentionally reinforce the status quo. Especially focusing on those who are believed to be educational agents of change\, this session explores how leaders can move beyond these limitations to lead transformational change with clarity\, confidence\, and influence. &nbsp\;Grounded in research and professional practice\, the V.I.P. Leadership Framework\, Vision\, Innovation\, and Passion\, introduces a central strategy the 5-Star Collaborative Framework\, a leadership model designed to strengthen professional capacity\, collective impact\, and sustainable leadership development. The framework focuses on five essential pillars: (1) Intra-collaboration\, strengthening self-awareness and professional growth\; (2) Inter-collaboration\, fostering meaningful connections and partnerships across teams and organizations\; (3) Leadership\, cultivating voice\, visibility\, and influence\; (4) Mentorship\, developing guidance and support systems for emerging leaders\; and (5) Sponsorship\, advancing opportunities and advocacy for women in leadership. &nbsp\;Through guided reflection and structured discussion\, participants will identify practical strategies to strengthen leadership influence and move from awareness to acceptance to action\, becoming advocates who elevate others and create pathways for success across educational communities.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/ceba09550a82817eaafd4b9b6049df71
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DTSTART:20260727T170000Z
DTEND:20260727T174500Z
SUMMARY:Understanding the Law: A Dive into Immigration Law for K-12 Educators and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Increased immigration enforcement in our communities and on TV are greatly impacting the work of K-12 educators\, staff\, students\, and their families. This presentation will share more about immigration law\, ways immigrant families (and faculty/staff) can prepare in case of ICE enforcement\, and the very important role K-12 educators play in supporting immigrant youth.
CATEGORIES:POLICY & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/8f508cd97b67b1c04007c0ac6ab82557
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DTSTART:20260727T170000Z
DTEND:20260727T174500Z
SUMMARY:“I See You. I Hear You.” Honoring Educator Mental Wellness to Support Retention in Challenging School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Educator burnout and attrition continue to rise\, particularly in under-resourced and high-stress educational environments where emotional labor\, secondary trauma\, and systemic inequities are prevalent. This conference session explores **mental wellness as a critical strategy for supporting teacher retention and long-term professional sustainability**\, reframing wellness as both an individual and institutional responsibility. Grounded in trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches\, the session examines how chronic stress impacts educator well-being\, instructional effectiveness\, and commitment to the profession. Participants will engage in reflective dialogue and practical application to gain actionable strategies that support emotional regulation\, healthy boundaries\, and psychologically safe work environments\, leaving with tools that can be implemented immediately to sustain educators working in challenging contexts.
CATEGORIES:WELLNESS & WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/594e5fafef0fc12958fd3b8d7748d799
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SUMMARY:Connecting Arts & Entertainment Production To The Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Arts & Entertainment Production to the Workforce bridges creative skills with industry demands. &nbsp\;Attendees will learn to integrate real-world production workflows into education. &nbsp\;In this workshop\, we will also share strategies on how to integrate project-based learning that simulates real-world production scenarios\, allowing students to build portfolios demonstrating their skills. &nbsp\;Attendees will learn strategies for building industry connections\, developing transferable skills\, utilizing technology and resources\, and fostering entrepreneurship.
CATEGORIES:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & LIVING WAGES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/948f3201deea728d9a38b4f92dbbe001
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DTSTART:20260727T180000Z
DTEND:20260727T184500Z
SUMMARY:Farm to Table Summer Youth Employment Program
DESCRIPTION:This session will highlight how the Essex County Schools of Technology designs and implements impactful Summer Youth Employment (SYEP) experiences that connect students to real-world career pathways in the Agriculture and Hospitality/Culinary Arts Pathways. Participants will explore how structured learning experiences\, community partnerships\, and workforce development strategies support student growth\, equity\, and career readiness. The presentation will share practical models\, lessons learned\, and scalable approaches that align education with industry needs while empowering youth through authentic work-based learning opportunities.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:It Takes a Village: Building Impact Networks for Parent and Community Engagement in Urban CTE
DESCRIPTION:Career and Technical Education (CTE) in urban communities is strongest when families\, educators\, and community partners function as a connected village. This session invites CTE practitioners to examine parent and community engagement through the lens of impact networks\, intentional relationships that align people\, resources\, and shared responsibility for student success. Participants will explore practical strategies for building trust\, strengthening family partnerships\, and leveraging community assets across networks that support CTE pathways. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to shift engagement from isolated efforts to sustained\, community-driven impact.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/a9215ba7e1840002550b9b743a66e56d
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DTSTART:20260727T180000Z
DTEND:20260727T184500Z
SUMMARY:Understanding AI and Why it Matters in all Communities
DESCRIPTION:Grounded in clarity and accessibility\, our session introduces artificial intelligence in straightforward\, understandable language\, emphasizing practical understanding rather than technical expertise. Participants will explore: What AI is—and what it is not. How AI tools are already shaping education\, work\, and daily life.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;The opportunities and limitations of AI: Digital responsibility\, privacy\, and ethical considerations.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;How families and communities can discuss and use AI in healthy\, values-aligned ways
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Together\, We Build Careers – Inspiring Students to Imagine Future Professions
DESCRIPTION:From the first CTE class to the final class in a chosen career pathway\, course content should encourage students to envision a future in high-pay\, high-growth careers. Learn how to encourage career exploration\, provide up-to-date career information\, and help students prepare for the job search in their industry. Take home strategies and activities your CTE teachers can implement in the new year.&nbsp\;\n\nFocus on strategies for introducing the wide variety of careers available in every CTE course\, from middle school to the end of a career pathway. Attendees will learn how to build a career exploration story throughout their programs oriented in student interests\, but also their values\, goals\, passions\, and occupational information.
CATEGORIES:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & LIVING WAGES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260727T190000Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging Rural and Urban Learning Through Nature-Based Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Description: Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts This experiential workshop supports educators in using hands-on\, creative\, and nature-connected learning to bridge rural and urban classrooms. Through gardening\, habitat exploration\, and climate-focused activities\, participants explore project-based\, competency-based\, and culturally responsive practices using gardens\, schoolyards\, and local green spaces as living classrooms. The session blends tactile experiences—such as seed starting\, nature journaling\, and habitat mapping—with simple nature-exploration technologies like photo documentation and observation apps. Educators will learn scalable\, low-cost approaches that work in under-resourced schools\, including container gardens\, pollinator habitats\, and place-based climate projects. Participants leave with practical ideas and adaptable tools to create engaging\, equitable\, and resilient learning experiences rooted in nature and community.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260727T190000Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Connection: Transforming Lives Through Relationships
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Connection is a powerful\, story-driven session inspired by Keshia’s childhood experiences and featured in collaboration with Crayola\, centering the life-changing impact of meaningful relationships. Designed for educators\, mentors\, school leaders\, caregivers\, and community members committed to creating spaces where youth feel genuinely seen and valued\, this session invites participants to reflect on the impact of being seen—and the consequences of not being seen. Grounded in personal narrative and professional experience\, it explores how one meaningful relationship can shape a student’s sense of belonging\, identity\, and future trajectory. &nbsp\;Participants will examine the ripple effect of connection across generations\, recognizing how small\, intentional actions can create lasting impact far beyond the classroom. Through reflection\, storytelling\, and a simple yet powerful framework—SEE → SUPPORT → SUSTAIN—attendees will leave with practical strategies to strengthen relationships\, foster belonging\, and create environments where both students and staff can thrive.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/a37e5045a97b15f703ca86f957d200bd
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SUMMARY:Turn Numbers Into Next Steps: The DWG Framework™ for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Great leaders do more than review data—they use it to guide meaningful action. This session introduces the DWG Framework™ (Discover • Work • Grow)\, a practical leadership model designed to help leaders analyze data\, identify priorities\, and implement strategic actions that improve outcomes. &nbsp\;Participants will learn how to move beyond overwhelming dashboards and reports by focusing on a small number of high-impact data points. Through real-world examples and structured leadership protocols\, attendees will explore how to identify trends\, add context to data\, prioritize instructional strategies\, and monitor progress effectively. &nbsp\;The session demonstrates how data-informed leadership strengthens instructional systems\, supports educators\, and improves outcomes across diverse school communities. Participants will leave with a practical protocol they can use immediately with leadership teams to guide conversations\, prioritize actions\, and turn numbers into next steps.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/f8a4051c51cbc29e2c647caaa2927362
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DTSTART:20260727T210000Z
DTEND:20260727T230000Z
SUMMARY:Casino Night Mixer - Powered By Teq.com
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LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/ef172f4819312f2eecc822827fe97846
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DTSTART:20260728T123000Z
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SUMMARY:Day Two Overview & Keynote
DESCRIPTION:Sylvester Chisom’s day 2 keynote will explore the future of Career and Technical Education\, highlighting how innovative pathways can spark hope\, expand access\, and create real economic opportunity for students and communities alike.
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LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Elevating Urban & Rural Schools Panel
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LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
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SUMMARY:Innovation Without Limits: How JAG Reaches Every Student\, Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:This workshop highlights how the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program is intentionally designed to meet students where they are—across rural\, urban\, and under-resourced communities—by equipping them with the skills needed for success beyond graduation. Participants will explore how JAG integrates project-based learning (PBL) to build essential soft skills such as communication\, critical thinking\, teamwork\, and professionalism\, while also strengthening resume writing\, interviewing\, networking\, and career readiness. &nbsp\;The session will showcase how hands-on projects\, leadership development opportunities\, and real-world exposure through guest speakers and community partnerships help uncover students’ strengths\, expand their confidence\, and broaden their postsecondary outlook. Attendees will leave with practical insights into how JAG’s student-centered\, culturally responsive approach supports leadership growth and prepares young people for college\, careers\, and life.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260728T144500Z
SUMMARY:Leveraging Federal Title Funds to Expand Equitable Dual Credit Partnerships
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CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/b936a6b1a75e3b4e53e9d944c826d02b
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T140000Z
DTEND:20260728T144500Z
SUMMARY:SMART Planning Beyond Graduation: Designing the High School Experience to Build Confidence\, Clarity\, and a Plan for Every Student
DESCRIPTION:High schools often graduate students with academic credits\, but many leave without the confidence\, clarity\, and strategic plan needed to successfully navigate post-secondary pathways. This session presents a strength-based framework that integrates SMART planning into the high school experience to build these essential skills for all students\, with a focus on underserved urban and rural communities. Attendees will explore how to embed structured opportunities for goal-setting\, identity exploration\, leadership development\, SEL\, and CTE alignment into daily schedules and counseling programs. The session emphasizes equity\, access\, and whole-child development\, helping schools prepare students for college\, career\, workforce\, and life beyond graduation.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/7d1c8d99b0495c8de0a130e35a9cbb79
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T140000Z
DTEND:20260728T144500Z
SUMMARY:Developing Strong Simulated Work-Based Learning Experiences Embedding Resume Building\, Mock Interviews\, and Durable Skills for Career Readiness
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will highlight how schools can design strong simulated work-based learning experiences that prepare students for life beyond high school. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating authentic career-connected opportunities that build durable skills through resume workshops\, mock interviews\, and other structured learning experiences. The session will focus on how simulated work-based learning can increase student engagement\, strengthen career readiness\, and expand access to meaningful preparation for all students.
CATEGORIES:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & LIVING WAGES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/e2d932217321065474f0a820c484a53c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T150000Z
DTEND:20260728T154500Z
SUMMARY:Among Us: Launching Into Gamified Experiential Learning
DESCRIPTION:Join the multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal. This flipped session immerses you in a real-life version of Among Us: think Escape Room meets Survivor and Clue. Learn how to seamlessly blend Gamification\, Experiential Learning\, 5E Instructional Model\, Project Based Learning\; Maslow\, Bloom\, Gardner\, Pink\, and more in an engaging\, interactive environment. Will you complete the mission and discover the imposters before time is up? Rated T for Teen: contains scenes of animated violence.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/8ff6eeea40dfd5a8c4f77c5105c1742a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T150000Z
DTEND:20260728T154500Z
SUMMARY:Engaging College Students in Community Education Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:College students are a powerhouse of energy\, fresh perspectives\, and untapped potential—yet many community education initiatives struggle to move them from "interested" to "invested." This interactive workshop explores the unique motivations of today’s learners and provides actionable strategies to build sustainable partnerships between campus and community.
CATEGORIES:POLICY & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/34f8cb603e137154d88ab76770942068
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T150000Z
DTEND:20260728T154500Z
SUMMARY:Accommodations and Modifications for Students in Technical Education.
DESCRIPTION:A poignant discussion around meeting the needs of students in special education who are exploring careers in the technical fields of education.
CATEGORIES:WELLNESS & WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:33ffbf3bb5c9fe7f7188cd117c4a9a6c
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/33ffbf3bb5c9fe7f7188cd117c4a9a6c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T150000Z
DTEND:20260728T154500Z
SUMMARY:Digital Hustle: Empowering Student Athletes for the Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Digital Hustle is an interactive workshop that helps schools\, districts\, community organizations\, and corporate partners understand how to prepare students\, especially student athletes\, for future careers. Participants explore how athletic strengths translate into workforce competencies and engage in two hands-on activities using Adobe Express. Creating student digital portfolios and mapping athlete transferable skills to high-demand job requirements. The session focuses on digital fluency\, STEM\, AI literacy\, and project‑based learning to promote Access for all.
CATEGORIES:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & LIVING WAGES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d3865ec6abe7ed8ec5e547db60fd31bd
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/d3865ec6abe7ed8ec5e547db60fd31bd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T160000Z
DTEND:20260728T164500Z
SUMMARY:Why Leadership Development Isn’t Improving Student Outcomes and How to Fix It
DESCRIPTION:Research is clear: school leadership is second only to classroom instruction as the most powerful school-based factor influencing student learning. Effective principals can generate the equivalent of two or more additional months of learning per year\, and leadership accounts for up to 27% of variance in student outcomes. Yet many leadership development programs underperform\, with limited connection between leadership learning and what actually changes for students. This session addresses that gap directly. Schools and districts across urban and rural contexts invest heavily in leadership development\, but the return on that investment often fails to reach classrooms. In urban systems\, this disconnect often appears as misalignment between district initiatives and school-level implementation. In rural contexts\, it shows up as isolation\, limited access to coaching\, and development models that do not reflect local realities. Drawing on experience designing and implementing leadership development systems in a large urban district\, this session introduces a structured diagnostic framework for aligning leadership learning with instructional practice and student outcomes. Participants will examine why common approaches fall short\, including lack of structured application between learning and practice\, weak connections to classroom instruction\, and limited accountability for results at the student level. Through guided analysis\, participants will map their own leadership development efforts using a practical diagnostic tool that identifies gaps across leadership learning\, application\, and student-level impact. They will explore strategies to strengthen alignment across leadership practice\, teaching quality\, and student outcomes\, including connections to career readiness pathways\, equitable access to advanced coursework and opportunity\, and teacher retention across diverse school contexts. Participants will leave with a clear framework\, a practical tool\, and concrete next steps that can be immediately applied to redesign leadership development systems in ways that produce visible\, measurable results.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e9d8b10dc11fbd3ad04e93bd94c3affc
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/e9d8b10dc11fbd3ad04e93bd94c3affc
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T160000Z
DTEND:20260728T164500Z
SUMMARY:Empowering Educators as Mental Health Accomplices: Trauma-Informed Tools for the Classroom and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session equips educators with trauma-informed strategies to support student mental health—especially in under-resourced urban and rural schools. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of emotional distress\, respond with empathy and boundaries\, and integrate mental wellness practices into daily classroom routines. The presentation will highlight how systemic barriers like the digital divide and socioeconomic stressors impact student behavior and learning\, and offer practical tools to foster resilience\, connection\, and healing. Educators will leave with actionable techniques to become mental health allies—without needing to be therapists.
CATEGORIES:WELLNESS & WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f17f391c1a9f6bdf7dae53415a1dd060
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/f17f391c1a9f6bdf7dae53415a1dd060
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T160000Z
DTEND:20260728T164500Z
SUMMARY:Supporting Children with Autism: Visual Supports & PBS
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores practical strategies for supporting children with autism through the use of visual supports and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS). Participants will learn how to create structured\, predictable learning environments that reduce anxiety\, increase engagement\, and promote positive behaviors. The session will focus on understanding behavior as communication\, using visuals to support comprehension and transitions\, and implementing proactive strategies that help children succeed across classroom and community settings. Educators and practitioners will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to support autistic learners.
CATEGORIES:WELLNESS & WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e0257cd41c41ca80278c3b27a81e9006
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/e0257cd41c41ca80278c3b27a81e9006
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T160000Z
DTEND:20260728T164500Z
SUMMARY:Connecting Learning to Performance in Manufacturing and Workforce Systems
DESCRIPTION:His session will provide practical strategies for aligning education with real work\, defining clear standards\, verifying readiness through performance\, and improving training systems based on results.
CATEGORIES:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & LIVING WAGES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/8700ec108690814b1179aa13e04482c8
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T170000Z
DTEND:20260728T174500Z
SUMMARY:Using Equity-Based\, Data-Driven Strategies to Proactively Improve School Climate\, Safety\, and Student Support
DESCRIPTION:This interactive professional development session provides educators and school leaders with practical\, research-based strategies to improve school culture and climate as a proactive approach to reducing threats\, disruptive behavior\, and safety concerns. The session centers on equity-based practices\, emphasizing support for marginalized student populations—including students of color\, behaviorally marginalized students\, and students with disabilities. Participants will review data from different states\, analyze the threats\, and create action plans that can be tailored to their school populations. &nbsp\;By combining data analysis\, proactive wrap-around approaches\, restorative practices\, and intentional relationship-building\, participants will learn how to shift their school environment from reactive discipline to preventative\, inclusive\, and relational approaches.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a3e7524417dfb8d142eca4a70c813ad
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/4a3e7524417dfb8d142eca4a70c813ad
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T170000Z
DTEND:20260728T174500Z
SUMMARY:Where Is the Magic? The Conscious Educator’s Power to Transform Classroom Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Classroom management is often perceived as an innate “gift” that some teachers possess and others struggle to develop. To the untrained eye\, highly effective classrooms appear almost magical\, students are engaged\, disruptions are minimal\, and learning flows naturally. However\, what appears to be “magic” is the result of intentional professional practice. The magic is not a mystery\; it is the educator. This session challenges educators to examine how their own actions\, reactions\, tone\, expectations\, and instructional structures directly influence student behavior and engagement. Drawing on research in trauma-informed practices\, conscious discipline\, and culturally responsive classroom management\, participants will explore how educators can unintentionally escalate student behaviors or intentionally de-escalate them through reflective practice and strategic instructional moves. Participants will engage in practical exercises that help them identify the subtle but powerful ways educator behaviors shape classroom climate. Through real classroom scenarios\, reflective frameworks\, and replicable instructional strategies\, attendees will learn how to create learning environments where students feel safe\, respected\, and motivated to participate. The session will highlight how conscious educator practices improve classroom management\, increase student engagement\, and support equitable learning environments\, particularly for students historically marginalized in traditional disciplinary systems. By the end of the session\, educators will leave with immediately implementable strategies to strengthen their instructional presence\, build positive classroom culture\, and transform their classrooms into spaces where both teachers and students thrive.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e21cd9ee364f845244cd88390544d41c
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/e21cd9ee364f845244cd88390544d41c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T170000Z
DTEND:20260728T174500Z
SUMMARY:The Performance-Ready Student: Designing Whole Child Mental Health Systems That Work
DESCRIPTION:Across urban and rural schools alike\, student mental health is too often addressed reactively—through crisis response\, discipline\, or isolated SEL programming. Yet schools that consistently improve outcomes understand something deeper: mental health is not a support service. It is infrastructure. &nbsp\;Drawing from experience across middle schools\, high schools\, residential treatment facilities\, and juvenile justice settings\, this session explores how to move beyond fragmented initiatives and instead design aligned systems that promote psychological safety\, executive functioning development\, and sustainable student performance. &nbsp\;Participants will examine a practical 4-part framework for whole child mental health that integrates trauma-informed practice\, student accountability\, family engagement\, and leadership alignment. Through real case examples and applied strategies\, attendees will explore how to reduce behavioral escalations\, strengthen student ownership\, support educator well-being\, and build school cultures where students are prepared not just academically—but emotionally and developmentally—for long-term success. &nbsp\;This session is designed for school leaders\, counselors\, CTE directors\, and educators seeking to implement mental health systems that are both relational and results-driven.
CATEGORIES:WELLNESS & WHOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e11444c2d5816b590c7dad76e261e3f9
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/e11444c2d5816b590c7dad76e261e3f9
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T170000Z
DTEND:20260728T174500Z
SUMMARY:From Survival to Strategy: Building Whole-Child Pathways That Prepare Youth for Life\, Not Just Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Students cannot be prepared for careers\, leadership\, or adulthood while operating in survival mode. This session explores how schools and community partners can move beyond fragmented support systems toward integrated\, whole-child pathways that support mental health\, identity development\, and workforce readiness simultaneously. &nbsp\;Drawing from real-world experience working with students in temporary housing and under-resourced urban schools\, this presentation examines the limitations of treating wellness as an add-on and workforce preparation as a standalone goal. Participants will learn how embedding emotional regulation\, mentorship\, and career exposure into the school experience creates sustainable outcomes for students across urban and rural contexts. &nbsp\;The session offers practical frameworks and examples for building systems that support students not just to graduate\, but to thrive beyond the classroom.
CATEGORIES:WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & LIVING WAGES FOR ALL COMMUNITIES
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/d42c73bffe6214d7f66674f66baea364
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T184500Z
SUMMARY:Cross Curriculum Resource (Special Education) 9-12: Addressing Rural and Urban Programming Disparities
DESCRIPTION:This 45-minute presentation examines disparities in special education programming between rural and urban school districts. Drawing from 30 years of professional practice across elementary\, middle\, and high school settings in North Carolina\, the session highlights key differences in funding\, academic interventions\, vocational opportunities\, and support structures for teachers and parents. Participants will explore how access to resources\, particularly within the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) pathway for students with significant disabilities\, directly impacts student outcomes. The session concludes with practical\, implementation-ready strategies to promote equity regardless of geographic location.
CATEGORIES:ACCESS & EQUITY ACROSS URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOLS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5e717557500cbc95c2fa6fc314e9f028
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/5e717557500cbc95c2fa6fc314e9f028
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T184500Z
SUMMARY:Be Do Feel: From Shutting Down to Showing Up
DESCRIPTION:Many students struggle to show up consistently and push through challenges\, often shutting down or disengaging when faced with difficulty. This session introduces the BeDoFeel Framework\, a practical approach that helps educators build student resilience through identity (Be)\, intentional action and goal-directed behavior (Do)\, and emotional awareness (Feel). Participants will learn how to support students in clarifying who they want to become\, identifying the actions needed to reach their goals\, and managing emotions that interfere with follow-through.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/6809123e0b1935912af59e6a768cd341
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T184500Z
SUMMARY:Precision Is Power: From Framework to Impact—12 Career Ready Practices in Action
DESCRIPTION:Employers are clear: technical skills alone are not enough. Students must also demonstrate professionalism\, clear communication\, problem-solving\, and attention to detail—skills embedded in the 12 Career Ready Practices\, yet too often treated as compliance requirements rather than instructional priorities. &nbsp\;This high-impact\, 45-minute workshop challenges educators and leaders to reposition Career Ready Practices as core drivers of instruction across Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. &nbsp\;Participants will examine how small lapses in precision—whether in communication\, documentation\, time management\, workspace organization\, or decision-making—can lead to real workplace consequences\, including safety risks\, inefficiencies\, and loss of credibility. &nbsp\;Through engaging\, CTE-aligned scenarios across multiple career pathways\, attendees will analyze how all 12 Career Ready Practices surface in daily workplace expectations—and how to intentionally embed them into labs\, projects\, assessments\, and work-based learning experiences. &nbsp\;The session moves beyond theory\, equipping participants with practical\, ready-to-use strategies to strengthen career-connected instruction and build a culture of professionalism\, accountability\, and true career readiness. &nbsp\;Designed for CTE educators\, instructional leaders\, counselors\, and workforce partners\, this session aligns with LEAD’s focus on real-world pathways—ensuring students are not only trained\, but fully prepared to succeed.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4846086168ee432ff29c522b474e213c
URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/4846086168ee432ff29c522b474e213c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T184500Z
SUMMARY:Thinking on Your Feet with Applied Improv for Communication\, Confidence and Collaboration:
DESCRIPTION:This interactive applied improv workshop uses improvisational theater techniques to strengthen communication\, creativity\, adaptability\, and teamwork in a fun\, low-pressure environment. Through guided exercises and group activities\, participants learn how to listen actively\, respond with confidence\, collaborate effectively\, and think more flexibly in real-time situations.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION IN TEACHING & LEARNING ACROSS CONTEXTS
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/a09676bd078210eb47959ec63943ae3e
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DTSTAMP:20260520T113216Z
DTSTART:20260728T190000Z
DTEND:20260728T193000Z
SUMMARY:LEAD the Future: Closing Session
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CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Atlantic City\, NJ\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://leadeducation2026.sched.com/event/e3037bfabdcbc2f56fc8e8ce559d029c
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