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Monday, July 8
 

10:20am CDT

McKinney-Vento 101
Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
This training will provide an overview of proper identification of students experiencing homelessness according to the McKinney-Vento definition. This session will help liaisons and educators in understanding the dynamics of family and youth homelessness, dispute resolution, transportation, school selection and immediate school enrollment, and all other services available to students under the McKinney-Vento law.
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 →
Monday July 8, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

11:40am CDT

TAC Tips for Teachers
Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
This session will explore some helpful features with the Teacher Access Center (TAC) that will be interesting for teachers. Come join the session, there maybe features mentioned you didn't know about.
Presenters
avatar for Echo Dickson

Echo Dickson

APSCN Field Analyst, Arkansas Dept of Education
Monday July 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

1:00pm CDT

Teacher Recruitment, Scholarships, and Apprenticeships
Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Conflict: College is expensive and takes too long to be a teacher Solution: This session
Presenters
avatar for Alisha Lewis

Alisha Lewis

Assistant Commissioner, Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Alisha Lewis began service to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education in March 2017 where she serves as the Associate Director of Communications.  Through Arkansas State Transformation, her role transitioned to Chief Communication Director for the new encompassing Department... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

2:20pm CDT

Neuromyths
Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Throughout our careers we have been told certain things and perhaps never questioned if they were true. However, through research findings from the science of learning, many practices and beliefs in education have been shown to either have no effect on learning or in some cases hinder learning. While we will debunk three common beliefs, we will also show you what you to do to increase student achievement. This session will help you to not only be a more effective educator, but also more efficient as you may realize that some things you are doing can be stopped.
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Eric Saunders

Dr. Eric Saunders

Associate Deputy Commissioner, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Dr. Saunders serves as the Associate Deputy Commissioner for District Operations with the Arkansas Department of Education. Previously, he has been an assistant superintendent for Benton Public Schools in Benton, Arkansas. Additionally, he is the former assistant commissioner at the... Read More →
Monday July 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center
 
Tuesday, July 9
 

10:20am CDT

The Writing Revolution
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
This session will provide an overview of the Writing Revolution in Arkansas. Participants will receive an overview of the Hochman Method writing strategies along with ways to leverage writing in every grade and content area. Participants will learn about the various training opportunities that will be provided this fall.
Presenters
avatar for Amber Pirnique

Amber Pirnique

Disciplinary Literacy Program Manager, Arkansas Department of Education
Currently serving as Disciplinary Literacy Program Manager for DESE, Amber Pirnique began her education career in 1999 in Waxahachie, Texas, graduating with degrees in secondary education: History and English. She taught in the Dallas Fort Worth area and in rural Missouri. Before... Read More →
avatar for Alexandria Chalonec

Alexandria Chalonec

A former teacher, Alexandria is currently Co-Director of Academics at The Writing Revolution. In collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Education, Alexandria led an initiative working with educators to embed the Hochman Method into the state’s ELA curriculum for grades 3... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

11:40am CDT

The Writing Revolution
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
This session will provide an overview of the Writing Revolution in Arkansas. Participants will receive an overview of the Hochman Method writing strategies along with ways to leverage writing in every grade and content area. Participants will learn about the various training opportunities that will be provided this fall.
Presenters
avatar for Amber Pirnique

Amber Pirnique

Disciplinary Literacy Program Manager, Arkansas Department of Education
Currently serving as Disciplinary Literacy Program Manager for DESE, Amber Pirnique began her education career in 1999 in Waxahachie, Texas, graduating with degrees in secondary education: History and English. She taught in the Dallas Fort Worth area and in rural Missouri. Before... Read More →
avatar for Alexandria Chalonec

Alexandria Chalonec

A former teacher, Alexandria is currently Co-Director of Academics at The Writing Revolution. In collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Education, Alexandria led an initiative working with educators to embed the Hochman Method into the state’s ELA curriculum for grades 3... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

1:00pm CDT

Miguel*: A Child/Student’s Educational Timeline Through the Part C & B SPP/APR Indicators
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
The presentation illustrates a possible timeline of how the Part C and Part B indicators in the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR) may influence the life of a child and his family under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Presenters
avatar for Jody Fields

Jody Fields

Director, IDEA Data & Research, UA Little Rock
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

2:20pm CDT

Arkansas Scholarships
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Arkansas Scholarships are more than just the lottery. This session will dive into the ways students apply to scholarships, receive them, and the necessary requirements of each.
Presenters
avatar for Alisha Lewis

Alisha Lewis

Assistant Commissioner, Arkansas Division of Higher Education
Alisha Lewis began service to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education in March 2017 where she serves as the Associate Director of Communications.  Through Arkansas State Transformation, her role transitioned to Chief Communication Director for the new encompassing Department... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

3:40pm CDT

How to start an infant and toddler program?
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Learn how to start up a quality early childhood program for infants and toddlers in your school. Infant and toddler programs are vital to communities.
Presenters
avatar for Dawn Jeffrey

Dawn Jeffrey

Assistant Director, Office of Early Childhood
I have a Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education.  I am currently the Assistant Director for child care licensing and the background check unit.  I have been serving children and families in Arkansas for over forty years. Before... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center
 
Wednesday, July 10
 

10:20am CDT

Spicing up the Seasoned Administrator
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Even seasoned administrators will learn how to spice up their practice through updated options for collecting quality evidence while also preserving time and efficiency.
Presenters
avatar for Andy Sullivan

Andy Sullivan

Director of Educator Effectiveness, DESE
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Pearce Peacock

Evaluation State Support Specialist, DESE
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

11:40am CDT

Navigating NAEP Tools for Educators: A Spotlight on Science Standards
Wednesday July 10, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
This presentation delves into the diverse array of tools offered by NAEP, providing valuable resources for educators across the educational spectrum. In today's interconnected educational landscape, student performance undergoes competitive scrutiny at various levels, encompassing comparisons between students, schools, districts, states, and regions. The session will specifically delve into the evaluation of student performance in Arkansas within the framework of the largest ongoing assessment in the United States. Attendees will be able to examine released test items, establishing correlations between student performance and associated qualitative results, thereby fostering a more comprehensive understanding of both successes and barriers. Moreover, the presentation will actively guide participants through sample exercises and quizzes designed for integration into science and technology classes. This hands-on exploration aims to equip educators with practical insights and tools, enhancing their teaching strategies for a more effective and engaging learning experience.
Presenters
avatar for Laura Goadrich

Laura Goadrich

Director of Special Projects, Arkansas Department of Education
Director of Special Projects for ADE Learning Services. 
avatar for Holly Morado

Holly Morado

NAEP State Coordinator, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education - Public School Accountability
Wednesday July 10, 2024 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center

1:00pm CDT

Career Coach 101
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
This session will cover the basics of the Career Coach's role in Secondary, Post-Secondary and Career.
Presenters
avatar for Sonja Wright McMurray

Sonja Wright McMurray

Assistant Director for Operations, Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education
Dr. Sonja Wright-McMurray is the Assistant Director for Operations at the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education. In 2009, she began working for the Division of Career and Technical Education to implement and lead the Arkansas Career Coach Program... Read More →
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Rooms 104 & 105 Hot Springs Convention Center
 
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