ADE Summit 2024: Full Schedule

10:20am CDT

[Vendor Session] Approved! BSCS Biology: Understanding for Life gets the thumbs up from EdReports.

Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 10:45am CDT

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Kendall Hunt Publishing.

Learn how a biology curriculum designed around the K-12 Frameworks for Science Education allows students to engage in authentic scientific practices to acquire a deep understanding of life science.

Presenters

Teresa Rockwood

Science Curriculum Specialist, Kendall Hunt Publishing

I began my career with a degree in Professional Geology from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. However, met the love of my life and we quickly began the expansion of our family. After staying at home with the little ones until they reached school age, I pursued... Read More →

Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 10:45am CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Science

10:55am CDT

[Vendor Session] The Forgotten Standards: Engaging Students with the MPs in Grades 3-5

Monday July 8, 2024 10:55am - 11:20am CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Great Minds.

When planning lessons, we often focus on the content standards, but what about the Standards for Mathematical Practice (aka the MPs)? Lessons grounded in the MPs provide students with opportunities to engage in mathematical thinking. Learn how to recognize and capitalize on opportunities for MP management with a focus on grades 3-5.

Presenters

Amy Beeler

Success Lead, Great Minds

Amy Beeler is a teacher at heart. She is currently the Implementation Leader for Great Minds for districts in South Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Kentucky. Before becoming a part of the Great Minds family, Amy spent over 20 years as a classroom teacher and also served... Read More →

Monday July 8, 2024 10:55am - 11:20am CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Math

11:40am CDT

[Vendor Session] We're helping districts give every student an expert reading tutor - and get outstanding results

Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:05pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Ignite Reading.

Parents trust that their children will learn to read in school. The reality is that 67% of 4th graders read below grade level, and students of color make up a disproportionate number—both facts have held true for the past 30 years. Learn how districts in Arkansas and around the country are partnering with Ignite Reading to deliver a high-impact tutoring program that uses the power of human relationships and data to ensure all students master foundational reading skills. through daily one-to-one virtual tutoring with a caring, expert tutor, Ignite Reading 's program is boosting student confidence and successfully closing decoding gaps for students across all demographics.

Presenters

Alexandra Gottlieb

Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:05pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Literacy

12:15pm CDT

[Vendor Session] The Impact of Early Literacy Coaching in Arkansas

Monday July 8, 2024 12:15pm - 12:40pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by SchoolKit.

Come learn about the transformative power of SchoolKit's early literacy coaching partnership in Arkansas across nearly 40 schools and 8 districts during the '23-24 school year. We'll delve into the tools and methods used to impact and improve Kindergarten through 3rd grade literacy practices across the state and share useful resources with participants.

Presenters

Ethan Mitnick

President and Founder, SchoolKit

Ethan is the President and founder of SchoolKit. He leads the 40-member SchoolKit team and provides strategic leadership and guidance for several of SchoolKit’s state and district partnerships. Ethan constantly works to ensure the close connection between SchoolKit's services and... Read More →

Michele Charles

Director of Partnerships, SchoolKit

As Director of Partnerships at SchoolKit, Michele collaborates closely with school systems to ensure they have the support they need to bring high-quality instruction to their students. Prior to SchoolKit, she managed K-12 partnerships at both large companies and high-growth start-ups... Read More →

Monday July 8, 2024 12:15pm - 12:40pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Literacy

1:00pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Actionable Strategies for Amplifying Student Voice

Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Collaborative Classroom.

Research tells us that we cannot expect our students to excel academically unless they feel safe emotionally. As educators are still searching for ways to makeup for lost pandemic time, this session includes actionable strategies focused on student listening and voice as crucial catalysts to both "Maslow and Bloom."
Outcomes: After this session, participants will know and be able to implement rituals and routines that encourage all students in any classroom to reflect thoughtfully, speak confidently, and listen respectfully. Participants will also consider how building trusting relationships and rapport with students regulates their nervous systems and prepares them for learning. Finally (and perhaps most importantly), attendees will leave curious about other ways to put SEL research into practice across all subject areas/disciplines.
Engagement: This is a fun, high-energy, and interactive session. Participants will be asked to role play as students and actively engage in communication and collaboration routines that will translate to any classroom, school, or district.

Presenters

Elizabeth Sens

Manager of Educational Partnerships, Collaborative Classroom

Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Student Support

1:35pm CDT

[Vendor Session] 3 Tips to Apply for High-Impact Tutoring Grant: How Nettleton Launched High Impact Tutoring in 3 weeks

Monday July 8, 2024 1:35pm - 2:00pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Air Reading.

This session will walk you through how to apply for the latest High-Impact Tutoring Grant step by step, so you can be confident about receiving the additional resources for your students. Additionally, we will share best practices about choosing and implementing a high-quality tutoring program that plug-and-play in your current system, expand your intervention capacity, and excite the principals, teachers, and students.

Presenters

Grace Petersen

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Federal Programs, Nettleton School District

LaToshia Woods

Nettleton School District

Strengths and Assets

Monday July 8, 2024 1:35pm - 2:00pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction

2:20pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Your STEM Ally- Fund Your STEM Vision with PLTW for PK-12 Alignment

Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 2:45pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Project Lead the Way.

Join national STEM & Career Readiness organization Project Lead The Way to lean how you can create a seamless, vertically aligned PK-12 STEM program for your schools! Participants will discover PLTW's unique activity-, project-, and problem-based approach to STEM instruction, with an overview of their five pathways and resources they can leverage to fund it all. Let Project Lead The Way be your STEM ally for continued success!

Presenters

Mary Arrasmith

Director of School Success, Project Lead The Way

Talk to me about Career Readiness, PK-16 Engineering, Biomedical, and Computer Science. You should also ask me about grants for schools and how you can apply to become a Project Lead The Way School.

Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 2:45pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, STEM

2:55pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Plan in Seconds, Not Weekends with Quizizz AI!

Monday July 8, 2024 2:55pm - 3:20pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Quizizz.

Learn how to plan or help your teachers plan in seconds, not weekends, using Quizizz AI. Explore our newest features, including Interactive Lessons, Interactive Videos, Reading Comprehension Passages, Accommodation Profiles, and more!

Presenters

Bryson Gray

Account Executive, Quizizz

QUIZIZZ!!!What is Quizizz? Quizizz is a teaching platform that lets you deliver instruction that’s relevant for every student with a boost from AI. With Quizizz, teachers can plan engaging yet rigorous quizzes, lessons, or activities in a matter of minutes for any grade level or subject.Why use Quizizz? Quizizz he... Read More →

Monday July 8, 2024 2:55pm - 3:20pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction

3:40pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Soft Skills: The Missing piece to student success

Monday July 8, 2024 3:40pm - 4:05pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Jakapa.

Schools focus on academic and technical skills, but soft skills gaps are the culprit for persistent achievement gaps. Participants will learn the soft skills they should be explicitly teaching and the criteria for a high-quality soft skills program that fosters a culture where soft skills are taught and reinforced.

Presenters

Lisa Riegel

Chief Operating Officer, JAKAPA, LLC

Lisa Riegel, PhD is our Chief Operations Officer. She manages operations, leads the development and support of our coaching network and oversees the development of JAKAPA's skills challenges, implementation and resources. Her doctoral cognate area focused on adult motivation and engagement... Read More →

Patti Koslo

Director of Sales and Marketing, JAKAPA

Patti Koslo is a veteran in education with over 25 years of experience, specializing in the development and integration of soft skills in school districts across the country. As a highly effective communicator and advocate for holistic education, Patti has a proven track record of... Read More →

Monday July 8, 2024 3:40pm - 4:05pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Student Support

4:15pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Learning Blade Brings STEM/CS/CTE, Career Exploration, and Academics to Life in the Classroom and is FREE for Arkansas Teachers!

Monday July 8, 2024 4:15pm - 4:40pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

In this session, participants will learn how to use the ADE fully funded Learning Blade system and explore the many applications it has for classrooms, 8th grade Student Success Plans, and other education programs. Learning Blade supports the LEARNS Act career pathways objectives and is a system of interactive online lessons, teacher lesson plans, and Intro to Coding course aligned to 5th-9th grade math, science, technology, ELA, and social studies standards. Students learn about high-demand, high-wage (H2) STEM, CTE and Computer Science career paths while applying academics to real-world scenarios. Students have access to over 400 online lessons in the twelve purpose-driven "Missions" to explore exciting H2 career paths and technologies aligned to state standards. Teachers also have access to dozens of HQIM that support innovative project-based learning and classroom activities using common materials.

Also in Learning Blade is an Introduction to Coding course that was developed with ADE to meet the Arkansas middle school standards. New for the 2024-2025 school year is an AI short course!

Someone will win a Finch Robot!

For the best session experience, please request your free account at least 24 hours prior at www.LearningBlade.com/AR

Presenters

Michele Linch

State Director, Learning Blade - Career Blade - Ready for Industry

Dr. Michele Linch serves as the State Director of the Learning Blade, Career Blade, and Ready for Industry systems, which are focused on building the high-demand workforce pipeline for Arkansas. She took this role after having served as the Arkansas State Teacher Association's Executive... Read More →

Monday July 8, 2024 4:15pm - 4:40pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, STEM

10:20am CDT

[Vendor Session] Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities: Ethical Boundaries

Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 10:45am CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Arkansas State Teachers Association.

Let us help you navigate the ever changing landscape of education. This session will focus on your role in self advocacy and accountability while maintaining ethical and professional boundaries.

Presenters

Allison Greenwood

State Director, Arkansas State Teachers Association

I am the state director for the Arkansas State Teachers Association and have been an educator/advocate for over 20 years. I have served as a teacher, professor and administrator and am proud to support all educators! Please contact me at if I can help you in any way. :)

Amy Douglas

Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 10:45am CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Human Capital, Educator Effectiveness

10:55am CDT

[Vendor Session] Teachers, Tutors, and (Speech) Therapists – oh my!

Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:55am - 11:20am CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Imagine Learning.

According to Education Week, Arkansas saw a 49% decline in teacher-preparation program enrollees from 2008-2021. This unfortunately led to vacancies in many classrooms across the state. Districts in AR and around the country are embracing creative teaching strategies through our partnership.
Imagine Learning provides:
1. Credentialed, qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic teachers.
2. Targeted Instructors, meeting intervention and English Language Development needs.
3. Speech tele-therapists, delivering IEP minutes and keeping districts in compliance.
Please join us to learn more about how Imagine Learning can assist your district in overcoming teacher shortages and virtual school challenges.

Presenters

Mandi Thines

Curriculum Consultant, Imagine Learning

Arkansas educator, teacher, counselor, grant specialist, and education consultant. As of January of this year, I am part of the Arkansas Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) team. Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive suite of quality, research-based, engaging, digital-first PreK–12... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:55am - 11:20am CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Human Capital

11:40am CDT

[Vendor Session] Doing Mathematics vs Knowing Mathematics: Bringing Back Problem Solving & Perseverance

Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:05pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

SESSION VENDOR: This session is sponsored by Hardin Consulting.

Come learn about what it means for our students to really do Mathematics and not just know Mathematics. What do our teachers need to help our students make deep connections between Mathematical relationships so that they are more successful when faced with difficult tasks? Topics discussed will apply to whole group and small group instruction as well as intervention groups.

Presenters

Heather Hardin

Hardin Consulting, LLC

Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:05pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Math

12:15pm CDT

[Vendor Session] EVERFI's Digital Tools to Support the Whole Child

Tuesday July 9, 2024 12:15pm - 12:40pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by EVERFI.

EVERFI provides cost-free, K-12 web-based resources to help address critical skills around early language acquisition, financial literacy, career readiness, social-emotional learning, and more! This session will give you the tools needed to teach these critical concepts and for students to apply them in real-life scenarios. Our Arkansas standards-aligned online resources span elementary through high school and are suited for online and in-person classroom settings. All courses presented have closed captioning, built-in Spanish translation and are available at no cost, thanks to our sponsors!

Presenters

Camille Weishun

Look for our session:Backpack to Briefcase: EVERFI's Resources to Help Your Students Become Career Ready How will you prepare your students with the skills they need to be successful beyond high school? How can you educate them about and inspire them to pursue different career paths... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2024 12:15pm - 12:40pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction

1:00pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Navigating with Dyslexia - K-12 & The Other Side

Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by EmpathEd.

Francesca, a current college student, shares her story of being diagnosed with Dyslexia and how she advocated for herself through her K-12 years to find personal and academic success. She discusses how having a Learning Disability powers her through life. She answers: What are the accommodations and techniques that she uses in a learning environment? What is her mindset? What can people around her do to best support her?
Perspective is also shared by her mom, Kirsten - an educator and business leader, on how to best support your child or student with a Learning Disability.

Presenters

Francesca Cademartori

Kirsten Bronkovic

Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Literacy

1:35pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Transformative Leadership: Revitalizing Schools in the 21st Century with Professional Learning Communities

Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:35pm - 2:00pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Solution Tree.

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the role of collaborative and innovative leadership cannot be overstated. Our journey will delve into the principles, practices, and outcomes of leveraging Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to drive meaningful change and academic excellence. Five guiding principles are used to lead a turnaround schools with the PLC process:

Understanding the Landscape of Turnaround Schools
The Essence of Professional Learning Communities
The Role of Leadership in Fostering PLCs
Overcoming Challenges and Sustaining Momentum
Creating a Vision for the Future by Embracing the Journey of Transformation

It is essential to recognize that leading turnaround schools demands a multifaceted approach, with PLCs at its core. By fostering collaboration, empowering educators, and embracing a culture of continuous improvement, we pave the way for sustainable transformation and academic excellence in the 21st century. Let us embark on this journey together, as leaders dedicated to shaping the future of education.

Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:35pm - 2:00pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Student Support, Professional Learning Communities

2:20pm CDT

[Vendor Session] “Help I Am Stuck in Whole Group” - Supporting Engagement with Mathematical Practices Through Small Group Instruction

Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 2:45pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

Discover instructional strategies and methods to support teachers in using effective small-group instruction that engages learners in mathematical practices to build conceptual understanding.

Presenters

Phyllis Hicks

Multi-State Partnership Coordinator, Kids First Education

As the Multi-State Partnership Coordinator for Kids First Education, I am privileged to share the mission and vision of Kids First Education with school and district leaders across all states. We have worked with PK-12 educational leaders, teachers, and students to improve academic... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 2:45pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction

2:55pm CDT

[Vendor Session] What is iTeach?

Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:55pm - 3:20pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by iTeach.

iTeach is an alternative teacher certification in Arkansas that enables individuals to become teachers without a traditional education degree. If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to become a teacher, iTeach’s accredited educator preparation program is here to help you reach your goals. Our accredited program offers rigorous training and certification, allowing you to start your teaching career with full pay in as little as eight weeks.

Presenters

Jamason Fowler

Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:55pm - 3:20pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Human Capital, Licensure

3:40pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Building Equitable and Accessible Assessments for ALL Students to Succeed!

Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:05pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Cambridge Assessment International.

Traditionally, when you hear the term ‘accessibility’ in education, you might think about accommodations for students with disabilities and English Learners. The following presentation highlights how Cambridge Assessment focuses explicitly on developing assessments that are equitable and accessible for all student learners through test design, creation, and scoring approaches that are innovative and unique to US education and fundamentally improve performance for ALL students.

Presenters

Joette Viggiano

School Development Manager, Southeast USA, Cambridge International

Joette Viggiano, School Development Manager for the Southeast U.S. with Cambridge, has 16 years of educational experience which began with teaching Cambridge Lower Secondary Science. With a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision, her... Read More →

Jeff Brewer

School Implementation Manager, Cambridge International

Jeff Brewer, School Implementation Manager for North America with Cambridge International, has 26 years of educational experience which coincided with him leading the opening the 6th Cambridge school in the United States in 2004. With a master’s and specialist's degree in School... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:05pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Assessment

4:15pm CDT

[Vendor Session] Keep Track of Students Using SmartData Dashboard

Tuesday July 9, 2024 4:15pm - 4:40pm CDT

Exhibitor Demonstration Room

VENDOR SESSION: This session is sponsored by Hughes Education.

SmartData-Come see the new stack rollout, along with the ESSA Dashboard where you can track your ESSA score in real-time during the school year instead of waiting until July to know your scores. School districts also have the availability to do walk-through safety assessments as well as site assessments for every building on their campus, all of which is included in SmartData at no additional cost.

Presenters

Randy Barnhill

National Director, SmartData Dashboard

Having spent my entire career in education in Arkansas, I understand the issues educators and administrators have with the education process. After retirement I was given the opportunity to work for SmartData Dashboard and immediately fell in love with what it offered all educators... Read More →

Tuesday July 9, 2024 4:15pm - 4:40pm CDT
Exhibitor Demonstration Room Hot Springs Convention Center

Operations, Data