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Monday, July 8
 

10:20am CDT

Accreditation: Floor Not the Ceiling
Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Join us as we delve into the latest additions in Monitoring, emphasizing the pivotal role of quality and its intersection with compliance. Let's explore together how these elements contribute to effective leadership.
Presenters
avatar for Brooke McCain

Brooke McCain

Director of Standards & Support, DESE
Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, Accountability

11:40am CDT

Objective PURPLE: Engaging Military Families
Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Do you need ideas to make your family and community engagement plan even better?  Do you want to build ties with your local military community?  This is the session for you!
 Bring your laptop or tablet so you can download the materials.  Bring your school or district engagement plan (a draft is fine!)  If you don’t have it, we’ll provide a template.
 Be ready to work in small groups to develop workable ideas.  When you leave, you’ll have some ready-made ideas and a roadmap to make them happen.
Presenters
avatar for John Kaminar

John Kaminar

Military Family Support Specialist, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
John Kaminar served for ten years in the U.S. Army and twenty in the U.S. Army Reserve.  He has been a foreign language teacher and administrator in Arkansas schools before joining the DESE staff as a curriculum specialist in 2012.  He has a B.A. in Russian and German from Texas... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Saum

Jessica Saum

Collaboration and Inclusion Coordinator, 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Cabot Public Schools
Jessica Saum is a special educator, author, military spouse and is the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.  Jessica previously worked as a self-contained special education teacher in Cabot, Arkansas and is known not only for her excellence in the classroom but for her advocacy work... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Family & Community Engagement

1:00pm CDT

All Systems Go: Is your MTSS ready for take-off?
Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Has your MTSS process stalled or crashed? Maybe, you are still trying to build the plane while flying it? Let us help guide your work by providing practical insights on lessons learned from MTSS implementation. In this session, we will explore team development strategies, effective data collection and analysis methods, and targeted interventions to help get your MTSS soaring to new heights.
Presenters
avatar for Michael D. Watson II, PhD

Michael D. Watson II, PhD

Behavior Support, Office of Coordinated Support and Service
avatar for Sonja McKinney

Sonja McKinney

Behavorial Interventionist, Helena-West Helena School
avatar for Tammie Moore

Tammie Moore

Assistant Principal, Lee County High School
Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Human Capital

2:20pm CDT

Data Analysis - Let's talk about the Life Cycle of a Data Element
Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Have you ever wondered what happens to your data after it is submitted in state reporting? In this session we will follow the life cycle of a data element. Learn how and when the information you enter in eSchool and submit through state reporting is used to calculate the Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate and where it goes from there into accountability and reporting. Learn how student IDs, grade levels, demographics, entry/withdrawal codes impact the final products.
Presenters
avatar for Denise Airola

Denise Airola

Director, Office of Innovation for Education
Denise Airola founded the Office of Innovation for Education (OIE) at the University of Arkansas in 2013 with a grant from the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The OIE focuses on enabling and accelerating innovative policies and practices to address barriers to educational... Read More →
avatar for Jill Johnson

Jill Johnson

APSCN Student Applications Manager, Arkansas Department of Education
Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, Data

3:40pm CDT

Career Ready Pathways
Monday July 8, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Learn about the new Career Ready Pathway to Diploma and opportunities for students to earn distinction as an Arkansas high school graduate.
Presenters
avatar for Ross White

Ross White

Director-Division of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education
Ross White, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), brings a wealth of CTE experience and knowledge to the division. Before serving as vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, a position he has held since July 2019, White was the director of the school’s CTE program... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School
 
Tuesday, July 9
 

10:20am CDT

Migrant Recruitment with IDRC - How it can help!
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
As a consortium member state, there are many benefits available to tutor/recruiters across the state. We will take a deep dive into the tools available to you as well as, review what the latest statistical agriculture reports tell us, to maximize your recruitment efforts. All of these tools are right at your fingertips!
Presenters
avatar for Ashley Hulan

Ashley Hulan

Migrant R.E.D.S, AR MEP
avatar for LaRanda Clayton

LaRanda Clayton

Migrant REDS, AR MEP - DMESC
I work for the Title I-Migrant Education Program. I work with tutors and recruiters across the state to ensure compliance with the identification & recruitment requirements for our program. I also compile the Migrant data for the Arkansas CSPR. I want educators in Arkansas to know... Read More →
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Heidi Harris

Migrant REDS, Wilbur D Mills Ed Svcs Coop
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Migrant

11:40am CDT

Migrant Recruiter Safety
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Attendees will have a clear understanding of the most efficient methods to prepare for and ensure their safety while recruiting in the homes, in the workplaces, and in the community.
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Castaneda

Jessica Castaneda

Coordinator, IDRC
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Migrant

1:00pm CDT

Recruitment and Services to Migrant Out of School Youth
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
This workshop will focus on the provision of services, Identification, and Recruitment of migrant out-of-school Youth Students in Arkansas, specifically H-2A and H-2B workers. We intend to inform our audience about the current trends in employment and innovative strategies school districts in Southeast Arkansas are implementing to serve this population.
Presenters
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Clare Ortiz

Migrant Education
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Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Migrant

2:20pm CDT

Effective Interview Techniques for everyone you meet...
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Participants will apply effective interview techniques to introduce the migrant program in the field to potential migrant students, out-of-school youth, parents, guardians, community partners, farmers, and agriculture business partners.
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Castaneda

Jessica Castaneda

Coordinator, IDRC
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Migrant

3:40pm CDT

Migrant Student Identification Process
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
After a review of the basic eligibility criteria under Title I, Part C of the Migrant Education Program, we will share the ID&R process our program uses to reach and qualify all migrant students in Arkansas. We will discuss ways we can bridge gaps and look for feedback from districts for building stronger relationships through district coordination to ensure all migrant students are quickly enrolled into the program, so we may provide supplemental education services as needed. Target Audience: District/school administrators, federal programs coordinators, eSchool/APSCN/Triand staff, and district migrant staff.
Presenters
avatar for Ashley Hulan

Ashley Hulan

Migrant R.E.D.S, AR MEP
avatar for LaRanda Clayton

LaRanda Clayton

Migrant REDS, AR MEP - DMESC
I work for the Title I-Migrant Education Program. I work with tutors and recruiters across the state to ensure compliance with the identification & recruitment requirements for our program. I also compile the Migrant data for the Arkansas CSPR. I want educators in Arkansas to know... Read More →
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Heidi Harris

Migrant REDS, Wilbur D Mills Ed Svcs Coop
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Migrant
 
Wednesday, July 10
 

10:20am CDT

Building Data Dashboards to Monitor Student Learning
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Learn how schools utilize innovative approaches to monitoring student learning by creating and using data dashboards. Discover how technology is pivotal in crafting efficient systems that offer transparency and evidence-based insights to track student progress. Explore real-world examples and best practices that empower educators to make timely interventions and foster continuous improvement in student outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into leveraging technology for effectively monitoring student learning.

Participants will also learn about building the foundation for Highly Effective Schools Accreditation (HESA) and the corresponding essential components for maximizing school improvement plans. This session will provide an overview of the High Reliability Schools Framework and the accreditation process used by Solution Tree and supported by the Office of the Education Renewal Zones (ERZ).
Presenters
avatar for Taryn Echols

Taryn Echols

Assistant Superintendent, Hot Springs School District
A native of Helena, Arkansas, Dr. Echols brings fourteen years of various educational experiences to HSSD. Dr. Echols has served in administrative roles within the Hot Springs School District since 2012.  She was an assistant principal at Hot Springs Intermediate for two and a half... Read More →
avatar for Kristen Gordon

Kristen Gordon

Principal, Hot Springs School District
Principal at Main Street Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School - Hot Springs School District 
avatar for Dr. Roger Guevara

Dr. Roger Guevara

ERZ Director / Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Southern Arkansas University
Reach out to me to discuss:1) Doctoral program at Southern Arkansas University2) Highly Effective Schools Accreditation3) Professional Learning Communities Technical Support4) High Reliability Schools Technical Support5) District-Level Educational Leadership6) Campus-Level Educational... Read More →
avatar for Jason Selig

Jason Selig

Lake Hamilton School District
Jason Selig is the Principal at Lake Hamilton Junior High School. Jason has been in education for 17 years with nine of them as an administrator and principal. He has served as principal in both the elementary and secondary setting where he has implemented the PLC and HRS processes... Read More →
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Professional Learning Communities

11:40am CDT

Career Ready Pathways
Wednesday July 10, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Learn about the new Career Ready Pathway to Diploma and opportunities for students to earn distinction as an Arkansas high school graduate.
Presenters
avatar for Ross White

Ross White

Director-Division of Career and Technical Education, Arkansas Department of Education
Ross White, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), brings a wealth of CTE experience and knowledge to the division. Before serving as vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, a position he has held since July 2019, White was the director of the school’s CTE program... Read More →
Wednesday July 10, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Ballrooms 1 & 2 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School
 
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