ADE Summit 2024

This session hosts a dynamic panel discussion spotlighting districts that have made significant strides in English Language Proficiency and academic achievement. Gain insights from your educational colleagues or come with a list of questions to help refine practices within your school district. This is more than a presentation; it's a platform for collective growth and learning. Join us in beating the odds for all our learners.

Embark on an enlightening journey with our session, where we unravel the intricacies of the cutting-edge K-3 screener and K-2 assessment system. Discover the purpose behind this seamlessly integrated educational powerhouse, gaining insights into its purpose, key components, and the art of skillfully utilizing data. Join us to not only understand but to master the innovative features of this system, empowering you to elevate your teaching practices through informed decision-making and a deeper understanding of student needs. Let's turn data into actionable strategies, making education a dynamic and tailored experience for both educators and students alike.

Arkansas districts are reassessing the conventional perks provided to teachers and staff, opting to provide additional benefits beyond the mandated ones to attract and maintain a high-caliber workforce. Join a panel of superintendents to discuss some of the things they are currently doing, lessons learned, and ideas regarding benefits they are looking into for the future.

This session will provide an overview of new and recently updated rules and regs.

Attendees will review updates, reports, and the new integrated Classroom Walkthrough options.

Step into the realm of empowered teaching with our session dedicated to unleashing the potential of the ATLAS portal's classroom assessment tool. Here, educators can seamlessly craft assessments tailored to their instructional goals, drawing from a comprehensive bank of items or creating their own. Imagine the convenience of having student assessments and data seamlessly integrated into the same system as interims and summative tests, streamlining your insights for a holistic understanding.

This invaluable tool not only aids in crafting meaningful assessments but also provides a panoramic view of student performance, from individual standards to district-wide aggregates. Elevate your role as an instructional leader by harnessing the power of this tool to refine your message and strategies for improving student achievement. Let us guide you in navigating the wealth of data and transforming it into actionable steps that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on both educators and students. Join us as we embark on a journey toward educational excellence together.

Join members of the ADE leadership team as they discuss hot topics in education in Arkansas.

Using data to show that students taught by teachers who have a deep understanding of SOR lead to higher test scores and providing ideas for leaders in how they can better support their teachers

In this session, participants will discuss the requirements for Individual Reading Plans as well as discover how plans will connect to the K-3 assessments system, and learn strategies for districts and families to use to support students as they grow around areas of reading deficits.

Join us for an engaging session that delves into the innovative K-3 screener and K-2 assessment system, designed to empower educators in cultivating tailored learning experiences. Explore the intricacies of this new system, uncovering its components such as the screener and individual reading plan templates. Learn how to harness the wealth of data generated by the system to inform and shape individualized student learning plans, enabling you to make impactful decisions that resonate with each student's unique needs. Elevate your teaching strategies with this insightful session, where we transform data into actionable insights for a more effective and personalized approach to education.

School/District teams will have the opportunity to meet during this time and share what they learned.