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Monday, July 8
 

10:20am CDT

School Safety Observation Tool Overview
Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Overview – School Safety Observation Checklist for routine safety checks, not to be used as a substitute for Comprehensive Safety Audit. Discuss commonly overlooked safety issues.
How to – Step-by-step walk through of the Safety Observation Tool checklist.
Presenters
avatar for Jerry Keefer

Jerry Keefer

Arkansas Safe Schools Director, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Prior to joining ADE, Keefer worked as a special agent in charge of the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office since 2020. During that time, he supervised various units including the Executive Protection Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Investigations Unit, and Digital Forensics... Read More →
avatar for Jason Weatherly

Jason Weatherly

Safe School Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education - DESE
Jason is an Arkansas native. He has over twenty-five years experience in construction, building inspections, and academic facilities. Before joining the Safe Schools Unit, Jason worked for ADE DPSAFT as a Facilities Project Manager where he reviewed and inspected construction projects... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, School Safety

11:40am CDT

Press Play on Possibilities: Exploring Virtual Arkansas's Mixtape of Services
Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Join us as we press play on the possibilities and reimagine the future of education together! Virtual Arkansas, the state’s virtual provider, has supported Arkansas schools for over 10 years by providing courses and certified teachers, but did you know that they offer a wealth of other services that will benefit your district? This session will showcase 10 unique Virtual Arkansas services and feature testimonials from schools around the State that love our partnership and what it does to support their school and students! Just like a well-crafted mixtape, our array of services offers something for every district, from personalized learning pathways to innovative teaching tools.
Presenters
avatar for Jason Bohler
avatar for Samantha Carpenter

Samantha Carpenter

Arch Ford ESC- Virtual Arkansas, Arch Ford ESC- Virtual Arkansas
Samantha Carpenter is the Core Campus and Adjunct Principal at Virtaul Arkansas. With 17 years of experience as an educator, she has spent the most recent as an administrator at Virtual Arkansas. She has taught on both the higher-ed and secondary level, and courses taught include... Read More →
avatar for Christie Lewis

Christie Lewis

CTE Campus Principal, Dawson ESC - Virtual Arkansas
Christie Lewis brings over 20 years of educational experience, including nine years in traditional classrooms and eleven years in virtual learning environments, the last nine of which have been with Virtual Arkansas. She has spent the past three years in a leadership role. As the... Read More →
avatar for Tye Bibby

Tye Bibby

Concurrent Campus Principal, Virtual Arkansas
avatar for Rachael Walston

Rachael Walston

Learn Anywhere Academy Principal, Virtual Arkansas
Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support

1:00pm CDT

My School Info: Explore Public Data for Schools and Districts
Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
My School Info brings multiple data sources together, allowing anyone with online access to search and compare public schools and districts across the state of Arkansas. Come learn how easy it is to navigate the system and discover how to use this wealth of information to make data-driven decisions. Create reports about your school or compare schools and districts in a variety of ways. No previous experience with My School Info is required, and participants are encouraged to bring a laptop to be able to actively participate in the demonstration.
Presenters
avatar for Jeff Killingsworth

Jeff Killingsworth

Coordinator of K12 Cyber Policy & Strategy, Arkansas Department of Education
Jeff Killingsworth was privileged to be in the classroom for 12 years, teaching a variety of math and science classes from kindergarten through eighth grade, before joining the Arkansas Department of Education. He is currently the Coordinator of K12 Cyber Policy and Strategy, and... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, Data

2:20pm CDT

McKinney-Vento & Foster Students: Strategies to Effectively Serve Both Populations
Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
ESSA, McKinney-Vento, Fostering Connections, and many other laws have been providing education stability for children in out-of-home care. These laws recognize the need for school stability and continuity for these highly mobile children. However, each provides a different set of rights and responsibilities. This presentation will provide an overview of the overlap between the laws, and the critical importance of collaboration between the education and child welfare systems to appropriately serve the needs of children in out-of-home care.
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Hickman

Jessica Hickman

Public-School Program Advisor - McKinney-Vento, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Jessica Hickman is the new Public-School Program Advisor for the state of Arkansas on the McKinney-Vento Law. This law provides services for students experiencing homelessness. She has a passion for learning and a passion for helping students that makes her current role helping students... Read More →
avatar for David Terrell

David Terrell

Public School Program Coordinator, ADE
David Terrell earned his bachelor’s degree in politics from the prestigious University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, before returning home to Arkansas to bring his heart’s passion to help children through his work. David has immersed himself in both the research and practices... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, McKinney-Vento

3:40pm CDT

Arkansas Cyber Laws: Updates on Acts 504, 754, and 846
Monday July 8, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Join a discussion on three laws passed during the 2023 Arkansas Regular Session that aim to increase cybersecurity and data privacy for school districts. Topics will include the latest information on timelines, procedures, and resources for the K12 Cybersecurity Policy (Act 504), the Student Data Vendor Security Act (Act 754), and the Arkansas Self-Funded Cyber Response Program (Act 846).
Presenters
avatar for Jeff Killingsworth

Jeff Killingsworth

Coordinator of K12 Cyber Policy & Strategy, Arkansas Department of Education
Jeff Killingsworth was privileged to be in the classroom for 12 years, teaching a variety of math and science classes from kindergarten through eighth grade, before joining the Arkansas Department of Education. He is currently the Coordinator of K12 Cyber Policy and Strategy, and... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, Legal, Cybersecurity
 
Tuesday, July 9
 

10:20am CDT

Special Education School Age Reporting Requirements
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
This session will provide an overview of Special Education School Age reporting requirements for Cycle 4 and Cycle 7
Presenters
avatar for Khala Quarles

Khala Quarles

Training Coordinator, IDEA Data and Research
Khala Quarles is the Training Coordinator for IDEA Data and Research. Khala is responsible for training Special Education staff in the great State of Arkansas on all federal data reporting requirements annually using eSchool and MySped portals. Working in the education sector for... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, Data

11:40am CDT

Teaching Science with Traveler
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
The Arkansas State Library’s Traveler Statewide Resources are a valuable collection of educational resources free to every Arkansas resident. This session will take a closer look at the supplemental resources available for Science teachers including Science Online and Today’s Science from InfoBase, science experiments, documentaries, and more.
Presenters
avatar for Katie Walton

Katie Walton

Manager of Acquisitions, Arkansas State Library
Katie Walton is the Acquisitions Manager for the Arkansas State Library. In addition to purchasing materials for the library's collection, Katie oversees the Arkansas Traveler Statewide Databases and the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium. She has experience in school, academic... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Instruction, Science

1:00pm CDT

Early Career Exposure
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
It’s never too early to think about a career! Learn how DCTE is supporting the early career exposure initiative, and how your students in grades 6-8 can benefit.
Presenters
avatar for Tim Johnston

Tim Johnston

Assistant Director of Pathways, Arkansas Department of Education
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Student Support, Pathways Beyond High School

2:20pm CDT

Traveler Databases in the Classroom and Beyond
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
This session will introduce the Arkansas State Library’s Traveler Statewide Digital Resource Program, provide a brief description of each of the database offerings, and offer tips on how you can use these valuable digital resources to support both classroom instruction and distance learning.
Presenters
avatar for Katie Walton

Katie Walton

Manager of Acquisitions, Arkansas State Library
Katie Walton is the Acquisitions Manager for the Arkansas State Library. In addition to purchasing materials for the library's collection, Katie oversees the Arkansas Traveler Statewide Databases and the Arkansas Digital Library Consortium. She has experience in school, academic... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Instruction

3:40pm CDT

Special Education Early Childhood Reporting Requirements
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
This session will provide an overview of Special Education Early Childhood reporting requirements for Cycle 4 and Cycle 7
Presenters
avatar for Khala Quarles

Khala Quarles

Training Coordinator, IDEA Data and Research
Khala Quarles is the Training Coordinator for IDEA Data and Research. Khala is responsible for training Special Education staff in the great State of Arkansas on all federal data reporting requirements annually using eSchool and MySped portals. Working in the education sector for... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, Data
 
Wednesday, July 10
 

10:20am CDT

Triand Revamped
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs)
Triand, the state's electronic transcript system, has been redesigned! Come take a look at the redesigned system and learn where to find all of the things that you will need to know.
Presenters
avatar for Angel Peugh
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (Hotel Hot Springs) Hotel Hot Springs
  Operations, Data
 
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