LEAD Education Summit: Full Schedule

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Monday July 27, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

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Monday July 27, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT

8:30am EDT

Opening and Keynote Address

Monday July 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Host - Kareem Neal
Keynote - Troy Long

Speakers

Kareem Neal

Teacher, Phoenix Union High School District

Kareem Neal is a self-contained special education teacher in Phoenix, AZ. He has taught students with cognitive delays for 24 years. He is the 2019 Arizona Teacher of the Year and is a 2022 inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. He is on the board of directors for The National... Read More →

Monday July 27, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

The LEADership Panel

Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

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,...
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Speakers

Akbar Cook

Matt Carey

Dr. LaRetha Odumosu

Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

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From Access to Action: Building Equitable, Community-Driven Tutoring & Enrichment Programs Across Urban and Rural Schools

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

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. Drawing from real-world experience...
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Sharif Thompson

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

10:00am EDT

Understanding the Law: A Dive into Immigration Law for K-12 Educators and Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

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.

Speakers

Erin Sweeney

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Policy & Community Partnerships

10:00am EDT

CTE Without Limits: Expanding Access, Equity, and Opportunity for All Learners—including Neurodivergent Learners

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

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...
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Dr. Patricia Clark-Jeter

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Workforce Development & Living Wages for All Communities

10:00am EDT

LEAD the Way: Student Industry Sessions

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 12:45pm EDT

20 Students from AC and Newark are in 3-hour-long sessions with ICEV, ZSpace, and Chick-fil-A

Atlantic City Students
10am - Chick-fil-a
11am - ICEV
12pm - Zspace

Newark Students
10am - Zspace
11am - Chick-fil-a
12pm - ICEV

Speakers

Zspace

Chick-fil-a

ICEV

Monday July 27, 2026 10:00am - 12:45pm EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

11:00am EDT

CTE and Special Populations; Why it Works... Strategies to Support Special Populations in CTE Schools

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Speakers

Sabrinah Mubarak M.Ed

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

11:00am EDT

Personalized Instruction and Need-aware Gamification (PING)

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

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...
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Dr. Ying (Gina) Tang

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

11:00am EDT

Reclaiming Wellness in Demanding Systems

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

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.

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Tashia Martin

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Wellness & Whole Child Development

12:00pm EDT

Comprehensive Counseling Meets CTE: Creating Clear Pathways to College, Career, and Life

Monday July 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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...
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Dr. Jennifer Antoni

Monday July 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

12:00pm EDT

From Passive Learners to Student Leaders: How Project-Based Learning Builds Confidence, Voice, and Ownership

Monday July 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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...
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Tiescheka Stuart

Professional Educator, Roosevelt STAY Opportunity Academy

Monday July 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

12:00pm EDT

Social Justice and its connection to Access and equity in urban schools

Monday July 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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.

Speakers

Roula Ramadan

Monday July 27, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Policy & Community Partnerships

1:00pm EDT

V.I.P. NEXT LEVEL Leadership: ABOVE & BEYOND the status quo

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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. Educational Leaders are often expected to lead within systems that...
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Speakers

Dr. Maria Paradiso-Testa

Doctor of Educational Leadership, Monmouth University

Maria is a Doctor of Educational Leadership and an Adjunct Professor with Superintendent/CSA and Principal certifications. Having more than 25 years of educational experience, Maria is a Conference Host, a Grant Writer and a National & International Guest Speaker/Presenter. While... Read More →

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

1:00pm EDT

Understanding the Law: A Dive into Immigration Law for K-12 Educators and Staff

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Speakers

Erin Sweeney

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Policy & Community Partnerships

1:00pm EDT

“I See You. I Hear You.” Honoring Educator Mental Wellness to Support Retention in Challenging School Communities

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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...
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Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam

Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam, EdD, LSW, is a higher education leader, licensed social worker, and Founder & CEO of Balaam & Associates, LLC. With expertise in student success, mental health, and equity-centered program development, she advances transformative initiatives that support... Read More →

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Wellness & Whole Child Development

1:00pm EDT

Connecting Arts & Entertainment Production To The Workforce

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Connecting Arts & Entertainment Production to the Workforce bridges creative skills with industry demands. Attendees will learn to integrate real-world production workflows into education. 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...
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Mark Beckett

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Workforce Development & Living Wages for All Communities

2:00pm EDT

Farm to Table Summer Youth Employment Program

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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...
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Daniel Delcher

Agricultural Educator, Essex County Schools of Technology, New Jersey

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

2:00pm EDT

It Takes a Village: Building Impact Networks for Parent and Community Engagement in Urban CTE

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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...
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Candice Mott

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

2:00pm EDT

Understanding AI and Why it Matters in all Communities

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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. The opportunities and limitations of AI: Digital...
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Delores Connors

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

2:00pm EDT

Together, We Build Careers – Inspiring Students to Imagine Future Professions

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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...
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Abby Hess

Megan Haislip-Jarrett

Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Workforce Development & Living Wages for All Communities

3:00pm EDT

Bridging Rural and Urban Learning Through Nature-Based Innovation

Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

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,...
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Hajjah Dena Corbin

Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

3:00pm EDT

The Power of Connection: Transforming Lives Through Relationships

Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

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...
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Keshia Golding-Cooper

Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

3:00pm EDT

Turn Numbers Into Next Steps: The DWG Framework™ for Leaders

Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

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. Participants will learn how to move beyond overwhelming dashboards and reports by focusing on...
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Dr. Alicia Martin

Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

5:00pm EDT

Casino Night Mixer - Powered By Teq.com

Monday July 27, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

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Teq.com

Monday July 27, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

8:30am EDT

Day Two Overview & Keynote

Tuesday July 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

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.

Speakers

Kareem Neal

Teacher, Phoenix Union High School District

Sylvester Chisom

Tuesday July 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

Elevating Urban & Rural Schools Panel

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Speakers

Kareem Neal

Teacher, Phoenix Union High School District

Thomas Levy

Sherwood Taylor

Valentina Richardson-Green

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

10:00am EDT

Innovation Without Limits: How JAG Reaches Every Student, Everywhere

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

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,...
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Jennifer F. Bogar

Senior JAG Specialist, Plainfield High School (NJ)

I am in my 16th year of education (3rd year as a JAG Specialist). I’m currently working on my Ed.D.👩🏾‍🎓 I love to travel ✈️ (Australia🇦🇺, Iceland🇮🇸 & Cuba🇨🇺 were my favorites!)😊💕 I look forward to connecting with other educators! Please follow... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

10:00am EDT

Leveraging Federal Title Funds to Expand Equitable Dual Credit Partnerships

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Speakers

Sandra Criscione

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

10:00am EDT

SMART Planning Beyond Graduation: Designing the High School Experience to Build Confidence, Clarity, and a Plan for Every Student

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

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...
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Shatiera Porte’e

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

10:00am EDT

Developing Strong Simulated Work-Based Learning Experiences Embedding Resume Building, Mock Interviews, and Durable Skills for Career Readiness

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

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...
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Dr. Eder Joseph

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Workforce Development & Living Wages for All Communities

11:00am EDT

Among Us: Launching Into Gamified Experiential Learning

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

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...
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Stephanie Bradberry

Founder/Owner, Stephanie J. Bradberry LLC

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I'm Stephanie J. Bradberry, an experienced administrator, entrepreneur, and consultant with over 25 years developing, managing, and streamlining programs, projects, and deliverables in state, corporate, and private sectors. My business acumen led to offers from a U.S. President, Netflix... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

11:00am EDT

Engaging College Students in Community Education Initiatives

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

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.

Speakers

Kendrin Dyitt

Marissa Staffen

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Policy & Community Partnerships

11:00am EDT

Accommodations and Modifications for Students in Technical Education.

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

A poignant discussion around meeting the needs of students in special education who are exploring careers in the technical fields of education.

Speakers

Kyle Morris

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Wellness & Whole Child Development

11:00am EDT

Digital Hustle: Empowering Student Athletes for the Workforce

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

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...
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Yaritza Villalba

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Workforce Development & Living Wages for All Communities

12:00pm EDT

Why Leadership Development Isn’t Improving Student Outcomes and How to Fix It

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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...
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Alexandria Rhoden

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

12:00pm EDT

Empowering Educators as Mental Health Accomplices: Trauma-Informed Tools for the Classroom and Beyond

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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...
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Kristina M. Odumes

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Wellness & Whole Child Development

12:00pm EDT

Supporting Children with Autism: Visual Supports & PBS

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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...
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Dr. Emajonite Etienne

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Wellness & Whole Child Development

12:00pm EDT

Connecting Learning to Performance in Manufacturing and Workforce Systems

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

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.

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Kasim Neal

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Workforce Development & Living Wages for All Communities

1:00pm EDT

Using Equity-Based, Data-Driven Strategies to Proactively Improve School Climate, Safety, and Student Support

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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,...
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Da'Cheray Thomas-Ruth, Ph.D

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

1:00pm EDT

Where Is the Magic? The Conscious Educator’s Power to Transform Classroom Behavior

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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...
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Donita Zepeda

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

1:00pm EDT

The Performance-Ready Student: Designing Whole Child Mental Health Systems That Work

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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. Drawing from experience across middle schools, high schools, residential treatment facilities,...
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Robert A. Davis Jr.

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Wellness & Whole Child Development

1:00pm EDT

From Survival to Strategy: Building Whole-Child Pathways That Prepare Youth for Life, Not Just Graduation

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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. Drawing from real-world experience working with students in...
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Shannon Morris

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Workforce Development & Living Wages for All Communities

2:00pm EDT

Cross Curriculum Resource (Special Education) 9-12: Addressing Rural and Urban Programming Disparities

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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....
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Shanique Osborne Johnson

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Rural Urban Education Divide pdf

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Access & Equity Across Urban and Rural Schools

2:00pm EDT

Be Do Feel: From Shutting Down to Showing Up

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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...
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Rashidah Boyd, M.Ed

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

2:00pm EDT

Precision Is Power: From Framework to Impact—12 Career Ready Practices in Action

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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. This high-impact, 45-minute workshop challenges educators and leaders to reposition...
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Ashaki E. Goodall

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Innovation in Teaching & Learning Across Contexts

2:00pm EDT

Thinking on Your Feet with Applied Improv for Communication, Confidence and Collaboration:

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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.

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