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Wednesday, July 22
 

10:45am EDT

Leadership Learning: Leading PLCs Through the Science of Learning (90 Minute Session)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
What happens when PLC conversations focus on how students learn rather than simply what teachers teach? We will explore how Science of Learning principles, including cognitive load theory and learning task design, can strengthen PLC discussions and maximize Tier 1 instruction. Through examples from practice, collaborative discussion, and application, leaders will examine questions that help teams analyze learning experiences. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can use to strengthen PLC conversations and support improved student outcomes. 
Speakers
avatar for Megan Thompson

Megan Thompson

Principal ES, Woodstock Elementary

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Angelyn Berry

Professional Learning Coordinator, Professional Growth and Innovation (PGI)

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Chad Gangwer

Coordinator of Elementary Social Studies, Department of Teaching and Learning
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
  All School Administrators

2:30pm EDT

Leader Workshops: Expanding Dual Enrollment Opportunities for Students
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
This session will demonstrate how schools can intentionally expand Dual Enrollment (DE) course offerings.  This will include finding and supporting qualified teachers, maximizing the use of the master schedule, and providing pathways for students to earn Uniform Certificates of General Studies or Associate's Degrees.Through discussion and examples from Tallwood’s experience, participants will explore practical leadership strategies for expanding equitable access to Dual Enrollment opportunities, building staff capacity, and aligning master scheduling decisions to student pathways. 
Speakers
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Ryan O'Meara

Principal HS, Tallwood HS
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Shaheen Soorani

Assistant Principal HS, Tallwood HS
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
  High School Administrators

2:30pm EDT

Leader Workshops: From Hours to Impact: Recovering Academic Performance and Decreasing Chronic Absenteeism
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
During this session, Princess Anne High School administrators will share how their school team implemented a multi-faceted program to help students recover missing credits due to attendance and decrease their chronic absentee rate. PAHS will share their iterative approach to improving student accountability and performance and provide attendees with tools and strategies for implementing an effective recovery program within their own schools.
Speakers
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Angelica Livingston

Assistant Principal HS, Princess Anne High

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Tyler Thornes

Administrative Assistant HS, Princess Anne High
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Darcel Wilson

Assistant Principal HS, Princess Anne High

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
  High School Administrators

2:30pm EDT

Leader Workshops: Lifting Up EL Achievement: Creating Structures to Synchronize Schedules and Build Up Teacher Efficacy
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Moving past the standard scheduling practices to support EL students, this session will provide a roadmap for leaders by using the master schedule as a strategic tool rather than a logistical hurdle. By leveraging staff talent, you can Lift Up EL student growth and Build Up teacher efficacy by creating actual time for co-teaching teams to plan.
Speakers
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Richard Plank

Assistant Principal HS, First Colonial High
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
  High School Administrators
 
Thursday, July 23
 

9:30am EDT

Better Together: Supporting Co-Teaching Excellence Making Instruction Work Together
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
As school administrators, we are often caught in the gap between maintaining a safe, orderly building and ensuring that students feel supported. The Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) model offers a powerful framework, but how do we scale its most impactful elements across schools? This collaborative, hands-on professional learning session is designed specifically for school leaders to integrate components of BIST into their daily practice, coaching, and school-wide systems. The BIST elements of skills-based coaching, common language, predictability, early intervention, and caring confrontations will be explored.
Speakers
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Marissa Robinson

Special Education Coordinator, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children
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Mary Telinde

Special Education Coordinator, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children
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Pamela Ballard

Special Education Coordinator, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  All Administrators

9:30am EDT

The Discipline Reset: Reducing Recidivism through Restorative Practices
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Tired of the "revolving door" of office referrals? Traditional punishment stops behavior temporarily, but it rarely changes it. Based on current research on restorative practices, this session will support school administrators with moving beyond student compliance to achieve student accountability. Attendees will gain an understanding of the principals of restorative practices and leave with tools to help move your school from a system of consequences to a culture of growth.
Speakers
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Robert Wnukowski

Parent and Stakeholder Services Coordinator, Department of School Leadership
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  All Administrators

9:30am EDT

Beyond the Survey: Using Student Voice to Drive Responsive Supports
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
How can student voice strengthen the way schools respond to student needs? In this session, school leaders will learn to use the data related to the new Future-Ready Profile to maximize Tier 1 instruction and strengthen supports for students’ readiness to learn. Participants will use data protocols to analyze spring survey results, identify trends and areas of need, and begin translating insights into responsive action. Leaders from Great Neck Middle School will also share how their team used student survey data to shape instructional and belonging practices this year.
Speakers
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Kate Miller

School Counselor, Great Neck MS
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Michelle Jackson

School Improvement Specialist, Great Neck MS
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Paige Scherr

Principal MS, Great Neck MS
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Robert Veigel

Research Specialist, Department of Planning, Innovation and Accountability
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  All Attendees

9:30am EDT

Inspiring Impact Through Small Group
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Independent station time is not a pause in learning; it is where automaticity develops through the intentional, repeated, distributed practice that research shows whole group instruction alone cannot provide. This session introduces administrators to a newly developed set of curriculum resources for Independent Literacy Stations aligned to HQIM and Evidence-based Reading Research, leaving leaders with a clear vision of high-quality station time and the tools to support teachers in closing the gap between taught and mastered standards. Administrators will leave with practical tools for supporting teacher practice, strengthening Tier 1 literacy instruction, and improving coherence across classrooms and grade levels.
Speakers
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Lorena Kelly

Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Teaching and Learning
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Robyn Cady

Early Literacy Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
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Ryan Goldburg

Director of Instructional Technology, Office of Instructional Technology
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  Elementary School Administrators

9:30am EDT

Build a Culture of Writing Excellence
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Join us as we explore ways to strengthen writing instruction and inspire meaningful student growth in Grades 3–5. In this session, teachers and leaders will collaborate to use a writing continuum as a roadmap for student progress and instructional alignment. We will examine strategies for coaching and collaboration, such as the RACE framework and writing exemplars, ensuring students produce clear, evidence-based responses to reading. We will demonstrate how to leverage HMH resources and the Standards of Learning to create a unified school-wide strategy to impact student achievement while fostering a genuine love for writing.
Speakers
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Angelia Ragland

ELA Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning

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Cindy Matney

Reading Specialist, New Castle ES
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Heather Quinn

Principal ES, New Castle ES
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

9:30am EDT

De-Escalation for Leaders: from Crisis to Calm
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
In today’s classrooms, educators frequently encounter students exhibiting signs of high anxiety, frustration, or interfering behavior. When a student’s emotions escalate, traditional disciplinary responses can sometimes worsen the situation. This interactive, evidence-based professional learning session equips administrators and support staff with the practical tools and psychological insights needed to defuse tense situations before they escalate into crises. Participants will learn how to read early warning signs, regulate their own stress responses, and apply verbal and non-verbal techniques that restore safety and connection to the learning environment.
Speakers
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Felicia Shelton

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
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Lauren Ross

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

9:30am EDT

From Poster to Practice: Bringing the Future-Ready Profile to Life
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
How do you move the Future-Ready Profile from a poster on the wall to daily student experiences? In this interactive session, you will explore the systems, leadership moves, and structures that support embedding Future-Ready Profile attributes into Tier 1 classroom practices and school culture. An administrator and teacher leader will share implementation strategies and examples from their school that bring the Future-Ready Profile to life, followed by collaborative planning time for you to identify next steps for your own building. You will leave with ready-to-use examples and actionable ideas for implementation.

Speakers
AS

Allison Sansone

Professional Learning Specialist, Professional Growth and Innovation (PGI)

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Kylie Gray

Grade 2 Teacher, Kempsville Meadows ES
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Christa Markert

Principal ES, Kempsville Meadows ES
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

9:30am EDT

Leveraging the Tier 1 Behavior Checklist to Support Student Success, Elementary
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Discover how one school’s leadership team built a strategic, schoolwide system to strengthen Tier 1 behavioral and social-emotional learning practices. Using real examples, planning tools, and the VBCPS Tier 1 Universal Behavior Checklist, you'll explore practical ways to enhance support for students and staff. Together we will engage in collaborative inquiry and you will leave with actionable, customizable ideas to implement in your school this year.
Speakers
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Heather Shuler

Assistant Principal ES, Windsor Oaks ES
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Andrea Curney

Coordinator of Behavior Intervention,, Office of Student Support Services
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

9:30am EDT

Why Science?
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
To be successful in a rapidly changing world, students must be able to think critically, ask questions, analyze information, and use evidence. This is why science is for all! How can we ensure that all students have access to meaningful science experiences and are Future-Ready? This session will support school leaders in leveraging the practices of teacher clarity to prioritize science instruction and build a shared understanding of science as a way of thinking, not just a subject. Leaders will leave inspired and equipped with clear, actionable strategies to support high-quality science instruction in their schools.
Speakers
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Tatjana Roth

Elementary Science Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning

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Nancye Flinn

Elementary Science Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

9:30am EDT

Bridging Success: How AVID & ESL Mentorship Builds Future-Ready Students Through Leadership and Belonging
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Discover how Bayside High School launched an innovative AVID/ESL mentorship program that pairs AVID student leaders with multilingual learners to build organization, confidence, language development, and school connectedness. Participants will explore how cross-peer mentoring creates belonging while strengthening leadership and academic readiness for both groups. This interactive session will include program structures, student success stories, implementation tools, and hands-on planning strategies to replicate or adapt the model in any school setting. Attendees will leave with practical resources to build partnerships that lift students, strengthen culture, and prepare learners to be future-ready.
Speakers
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Kimberly Nurse

Administrative Assistant, Bayside HS

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Caitlin Riley

Assistant Principal HS, Bayside HS

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  High School Attendees

9:30am EDT

HS Instructional Design and Decisions for Moving Forward with AI for HS Leaders
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
This session puts our AI learning into practice. As we determine our next steps with using AI to guide high school students, instructional decisions require consideration. With the widespread availability of AI in mind, how will this affect instructional design? Will educators stay the course with no changes, will they seek to make certain learning opportunities more AI resistant, or will they intentionally guide students in using AI responsibly and effectively? This session empowers school leaders to recognize and actively support the evolving changes in instructional design.
Speakers
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Sheila Teri

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Office of Instructional Technology
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Jennifer Clements

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Office of Instructional Technology
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  High School Attendees

9:30am EDT

Internships by Design: Developing Career Connections for Students
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
This session will demonstrate how to develop, implement, and refine a high school course that connects students to internship opportunities with community and business partners by sharing Tallwood High School's experience with Career Strategies Seminar.
Speakers
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Dorothy Varela

School Improvement Specialist, Tallwood HS
LC

Lindsey Clouser

Social Studies Teacher, Tallwood HS
RO

Ryan O'Meara

Principal HS, Tallwood HS
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Shaheen Soorani

Assistant Principal HS, Tallwood HS
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  High School Attendees

9:30am EDT

Leveraging the Tier 1 Behavior Checklist to Support Student Success, Secondary
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Explore ideas to build a strategic, schoolwide system to strengthen Tier 1 behavioral and social-emotional learning practices. Using real examples, planning tools, and the VBCPS Tier 1 Universal Behavior Checklist, you'll explore practical ways to enhance support for students and staff. Together we will engage in collaborative inquiry, and you will leave with actionable, customizable ideas to implement in your school this year.
Speakers
MC

Melody Cariello

School Counselor, Landstown HS
PM

Pamela Mudway

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
TB

Tori Beck

Principal HS, Landstown HS
Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
  Secondary Administrators (MS and HS)

10:45am EDT

More Than a Walkthrough: Building Purposeful Peer-to-Peer Learning
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Peer-to-peer learning is a priority within the Strategic Action Agenda, but meaningful collaboration does not happen simply by placing educators in classrooms together. This session explores how school leaders can design purposeful learning walks, peer observations, and collaborative learning structures that build professional practice without relying heavily on substitutes or release time. Participants will examine practical models, scaffolds, and reflection structures that help teachers, especially newer educators, make sense of what they observe and translate it into instructional growth. Through structured discussion and collaborative idea-sharing, attendees will contribute their own experiences, challenges, and perspectives as the group collectively explores practical approaches for building sustainable, job-embedded professional learning within the realities and constraints of today’s schools.
Speakers
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Rebecca Tilhou

Professional Learning Specialist, Professional Growth and Innovation (PGI)
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Tatjana Roth

Elementary Science Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning

KB

Kelli Bradshaw

Secondary Science Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  All Attendees

10:45am EDT

The Calm After the Storm: Managing Threatening Situations
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
This session is designed to support members of school-based threat assessment teams with developing case management plans following a school threat. Participants will learn how to apply the STEP framework from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice to implement an integrated and holistic approach to case management. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in scenario-based activities.
Speakers
RW

Robert Wnukowski

Parent and Stakeholder Services Coordinator, Department of School Leadership
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  All Attendees

10:45am EDT

Turn Up the Volume: Leveraging Student Voice to Elevate Instructional Clarity and Engagement
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
What if your students could show you exactly how to improve instruction, and you had a clear system to act on it? In this dynamic session, participants will dive into real student survey data, uncover actionable trends, and translate insights into consistent, high-impact classroom practices. Grounded in AVID-aligned strategies such as focused note-taking and structured processing, attendees will explore practical ways to increase clarity, engagement, and access for every learner. Participants will leave with tools, protocols, and a clear system to shift and elevate instruction and transform the trajectory of student outcomes.
Speakers
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Veronica Ruiz

AVID Teacher, Salem HS
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Dana Cho

Assistant Principal HS, Salem HS
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  All Attendees

10:45am EDT

Create, Move, Perform: Pathways to Future-Ready Learners
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Discover how Health and Physical Education, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts educators intentionally bring the VBCPS Future-Ready Profile to life in daily instruction. This session will highlight how school-based specialists embed Future-Ready attributes into authentic, student-centered learning experiences that promote rigor, empower student agency, and ensure students feel safe, known, and valued. Participants will explore practical examples of how specialists make Future-Ready attributes visible through classroom routines, instructional strategies, and the use of learning intentions and success criteria. Participants will leave with ideas for recognizing and extending Future-Ready practices across classrooms and school settings.
Speakers
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Jason Stanley

Performing Arts Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
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Lei Dunn

K-12 Health and PE Instructional Specialis, Office of K-12 & Gifted Programs
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Meredith Brookman

Fine Arts Coordinator, Office of K-12 & Gifted Programs
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Amber Hester

Fine Arts Coordinator, Office of K-12 & Gifted Programs
RD

Rebecca Davidson

Visual Arts Instructional Specialist, Office of K-12 & Gifted Programs
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  Elementary and Middle School Attendees

10:45am EDT

From Data to Action: Using WRS Reports to Lead Literacy for Every Student
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Every student in your building is on a literacy journey and now you can see the whole picture in one place. This session introduces elementary administrators to the newly developed (WRS) Report, a comprehensive report that brings together VALLSS screening data, NWEA MAP growth data, and SOL performance data into a single, actionable snapshot for every student in grades K–5. These data points have historically lived on separate reports and reviewed at separate times. The WRS Report changes that. This session will give school leaders the clarity, confidence, and concrete systems they need to move from data to action ensuring that every student, regardless of where they are on the reading continuum, is seen, supported, and growing.
Speakers
MC

Martha Crawford

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
RC

Robyn Cady

Early Literacy Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
AD

Abigail Dougherty

PreK-12 Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  Elementary School Administrators

10:45am EDT

Inspiring Impact in the Classroom: Bringing Co-Teaching and HQIM Reading Strategies to Life
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Discover two powerful reading strategies already embedded in your High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and see how to bring them to life in the everyday classroom through the lens of co-teaching. Watch us model co-teaching in action for an informational and literary text drawn directly from the curriculum. Walk away with two co-teaching models highlighting powerful reading strategies that work for all students, whether you're a classroom teacher, a co-teacher, or a leader looking to strengthen collaborative instruction.
Speakers
AS

Alyson Szykuc

Special Education Coordinator, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children

KN

Korrin Nash

Elementary Language Arts Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
MR

Marissa Robinson

Special Education Coordinator, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

10:45am EDT

Progress with Purpose: Monitoring Behavior Change in MTSS, Elementary
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
This session focuses on writing high-quality, measurable behavior goals and effectively monitoring progress within an MTSS framework. Participants will learn how to develop goals that are specific, observable, and aligned with student needs. The session will also cover practical methods for collecting behavior data to track growth and guide instructional decisions. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring goals are actionable and progress monitoring is systematic, helping educators make informed adjustments to interventions. Attendees will leave with tools and strategies to strengthen both goal development and ongoing monitoring of behavior supports.
Speakers
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Kelsey Jeffreys

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
AC

Andrea Curney

Coordinator of Behavior Intervention,, Office of Student Support Services
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

10:45am EDT

Unlocking the Power of a Word - Using Vocabulary for Reading and Writing Success
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
In this session, participants will explore the critical role vocabulary and oral language play in strengthening reading comprehension and developing effective writing skills. After learning how the brain stores vocabulary, we will highlight evidence-based strategies for promoting vocabulary acquisition, including approaches for morphology and processing content vocabulary. Strategies will support vocabulary growth for all populations. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance students’ word knowledge, retention, and meaningful application across content areas. Administrators will examine how they can support consistent, evidence-based vocabulary practices across classrooms through instructional feedback, PLC conversations, and a shared vision for literacy instruction.
Speakers
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Karen Kaas

Elementary Language Arts Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
NF

Nancye Flinn

Elementary Science Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

10:45am EDT

Bridging the Gap: Cultivating Respectful Dialogue Around Selective Participation with AI
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
While we have championed the selective and intentional use of AI in our high schools, we are now encountering a critical missing piece: the plan for hesitance. How do we support those who harbor deep-seated concerns? This session moves beyond the mechanics of implementation to explore the nuance of selective participation. School leaders will examine the diverse reasons why some students and teachers resist AI, from environmental ethics and data privacy to the preservation of creative integrity. Join us to discover how educators can facilitate respectful discourse that validates these concerns while providing high-quality, non-AI alternatives
Speakers
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Sheila Teri

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Office of Instructional Technology
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  High School Attendees

10:45am EDT

Progress with Purpose: Monitoring Behavior Change in MTSS, Secondary
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
This session focuses on writing high-quality, measurable behavior goals and effectively monitoring progress within an MTSS framework. Participants will learn how to develop goals that are specific, observable, and aligned with student needs. The session will also cover practical methods for collecting behavior data to track growth and guide instructional decisions. Emphasis will be placed on ensuring goals are actionable and progress monitoring is systematic, helping educators make informed adjustments to interventions. Attendees will leave with tools and strategies to strengthen both goal development and ongoing monitoring of behavior supports.
Speakers
MC

Melody Cariello

School Counselor, Landstown HS
PM

Pamela Mudway

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
  Secondary Administrators (MS and HS)

1:00pm EDT

Understanding & Utilizing VBCPS Mental Health Resources
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Mental health plays a vital role in student success. VBCPS offers a range of resources and supports to promote student well-being, early intervention, and crisis support. This session will help build staff awareness and confidence in identifying needs, making appropriate referrals, and connecting students and families to the right supports. Participants will engage in small group discussion and analyze scenarios that reflect common situations faced in schools.
Speakers
MC

Martha Crawford

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
TH

Towana Hunter

Instructional Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
AC

Annie Chowns

School Counseling Services Coordinator, Office of Student Support Services
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  All Attendees

1:00pm EDT

Beyond the Bookshelf: Maximizing Library Leadership for Student Impact
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
This session empowers administrators to leverage librarians as instructional catalysts for future-readiness. Discover how librarians serve as student-centered coaches, partnering with teachers to integrate media literacy, AI ethics, and advanced research skills. Participants will engage in collaborative dialogue to navigate misinformation and academic integrity in the AI era. Move from "resource management" to "strategic impact" by positioning your librarian as a leader who ensures every student excels as a critical, ethical digital citizen.
Speakers
KM

Kelly Miller

Library Media Service Coordinator, Office of Instructional Technology
CP

Courtney Porter

Library Media Specialist, First Colonial HS
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  All School Administrators

1:00pm EDT

Strengthening IEP Practices: Administrative Review and Feedback
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Administrators will grow and develop their skills as they identify key pieces in reviewing IEPS and providing meaningful feedback to teachers. This will support teachers in growing their ability to write a well-drafted IEP. Additionally, this session will enable administrators to support student growth by ensuring rigorous goals and identifying appropriate accommodations for students.
Speakers
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Christine Drescher

Special Education Coordinator, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children
MC

Mandi Cumpston

Special Education Coordinator, Office of Programs for Exceptional Children
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  All School Administrators

1:00pm EDT

Applying BIST Frameworks for School-Wide Impact
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
As school administrators, we are often caught in the gap between maintaining a safe, orderly building and ensuring that students feel supported. The Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) model offers a powerful framework, but how do we scale its most impactful elements across schools? This collaborative, hands-on professional learning session is designed specifically for school leaders to integrate components of BIST into their daily practice, coaching, and school-wide systems. The BIST elements of skills-based coaching, common language, predictability, early intervention, and caring confrontations will be explored. 
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Keros

Nicole Keros

Principal ES, Thalia ES
CB

Carolyn Barnes

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
KJ

Kelsey Jeffreys

Behavior Intervention Specialist, Office of Student Support Services
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Elementary School Administrators

1:00pm EDT

Confident Readers, Courageous Learners
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
This session explores how educators can intentionally build students’ courage to learn by creating classroom conditions that support academic risk-taking. Participants will examine strategies such as building relational trust, designing appropriately challenging tasks, and providing incremental success criteria so students experience frequent success. Using the TIRES framework (Tasks, Input, Responses, Evidence, Success), educators will learn how to structure lessons that increase student participation, confidence, and resilience. Examples from elementary literacy and content classrooms will demonstrate how these practices help develop engaged, future-ready learners who feel empowered to take risks and persist in learning.
Speakers
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Korrin Nash

Elementary Language Arts Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
LC

Leyla Caralivanos

Reading Specialist, John B. Dey ES
TM

Tiffany Mack

Elementary Language Arts Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

1:00pm EDT

Rethinking Rigor: A Schoolwide Journey to Deeper Learning
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
This session explores how Trantwood Elementary developed and implemented a shared definition of rigor across classrooms. Participants will learn strategies to build staff buy-in, create a clear and actionable definition, and embed rigor into daily instruction. Practical tools and examples will support participants in applying this work within their own school contexts.
Speakers
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Brooke Martinette

Instructional Technology Specialist, Trantwood ES
JC

Janice Clark

Gifted Teacher, Trantwood ES
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Sean Holleran

Principal ES, Trantwood ES
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Stephanie Lopez

Assistant Principal ES, Trantwood ES
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Elementary School Attendees

1:00pm EDT

From Classroom to Credit: Creating Access and Success through CLEP
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Attendees will gain an actionable roadmap to launch or expand the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) program at their high school. We will walk through our implementation from technology setup to using Modern States modules for equitable preparation. Participants will engage in planning activities, explore tools, and leave with ready-to-use strategies to increase access, support academic growth, and create a pathway to college credit. We will show how our intentional systems remove barriers and promote academic achievement.
Speakers
CP

Camile Peter

Technology Support Technician, First Colonial HS
KB

Kirsten Burdsal

School Improvement Specialist, First Colonial HS

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Laura Pettay

English Teacher, First Colonial HS
MD

Melissa Disher

Coordinator, Legal Studies, First Colonial HS

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  High School Attendees

1:00pm EDT

From Separate to Synergized: Crafting Cross-Curricular Classes
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Explore how our school is designing cross-curricular learning experiences by intentionally pairing both core-level and AP level courses and aligning standards to deepen student understanding. This session focuses on the process: how teams identified meaningful course connections, collaborated to merge curricula, and built a shared vision for implementation. Participants will walk away with practical strategies, planning tools, and lessons learned to support their own cross-curricular work, whether just beginning or refining existing efforts. Join us to see how thoughtful design can create more cohesive, relevant learning experiences for students.
Speakers
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Sebrina Lindsay-Law

Social Studies Teacher, Tallwood HS

AD

Amber Daniel

Social Studies Teacher, Tallwood HS

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Ashley Bergamino

Gifted Teacher, Tallwood HS

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  High School Attendees

1:00pm EDT

Thrive Time: Building a Schoolwide System for Academic Support, Enrichment, and Student Connection
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Middle schools face increasing demands to meet diverse academic needs while also supporting students’ social-emotional growth. This session, designed for administrators and instructional specialists, will highlight how our middle school designed and implemented Thrive Time, a daily, embedded block within the master schedule that provides structured academic intervention, enrichment opportunities, and relationship-building experiences for all students. Participants will learn how Thrive Time was developed as a schoolwide system rather than a standalone intervention. The session will walk through the foundational structures that ensure consistency and effectiveness across classrooms, including things like student-focused interventions, daily materials, choice boards, and school-wide AVID strategies.
Speakers
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Autumn Harrison

Grade 7 English teacher, Great Neck MS
CH

Cari Huffman

AVID Teacher, Great Neck MS
JC

Jessica Carpenter

Instructional Technology Specialist, Great NecK MS
BJ

Briana Jennings

Assistant Principal MS, Great Neck MS

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Middle School Attendees

1:00pm EDT

The AI Advantage: Leading Meaningful Feedback in the Secondary Classroom
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Are your teachers struggling to provide timely, meaningful, and personalized feedback? This session explores how AI-driven platforms like Milo, NoRedInk, and Snorkl can transform the feedback loop. We’ll examine division-aligned strategies that ensure AI is used responsibly to enhance student mastery while saving teachers time. Discover how these tools provide actionable data and real-time support, and gain the vision needed to lead your staff in adopting AI practices that are both pedagogically sound and ethically grounded.
Speakers
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Brandy Bertucci

Secondary Language Arts Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
SR

Shaylee Ryan

Secondary Math Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
JC

Jennifer Clements

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Office of Instructional Technology
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Secondary Administrators (MS and HS)

1:00pm EDT

THE HAND-OFF: Strengthening Partnerships Between Alternative and Comprehensive Schools
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Discover powerful strategies to help students successfully transition from alternative education settings back to comprehensive schools with confidence and support. This engaging session will explore best practices for creating smooth, student-centered transitions that promote academic success, positive behavior, and long-term growth. Participants will gain practical tools, collaborative strategies, and actionable insights to strengthen relationships, remove barriers, and ensure every student is positioned to thrive. Join us as we focus on building pathways that prepare all students to be future-ready.
Speakers
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Anthony Smith

Director of Alternative Education, Renaissance Academy
JC

Jeremy Cox

Assistant Principal HS, Renaissance Academy
DK

Dennis Kelly Jr.

Assistant Principal HS, Renaissance Academy
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
  Secondary Administrators (MS and HS)
 

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