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10:15a - 11:10a
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Room 304A - 3rd FLOOR | 10:15a - 11:10a
Distributive Leadership Doesn't Happen by Chance
Presenter(s): Stephanie Dischiavi
Audience: Principals/District Administrators
Great leaders empower others across the school community to take ownership of leadership responsibilities while sharing in decision-making processes. Distributive leadership does not happen by chance. Join the discussion on how great principals build teacher efficacy and distributive leadership in the spirit of continuous improvement.
Room 202A 2nd FLOOR | 10:15a - 11:10a
From Knowledge to Action: Putting Wisdom into Practice LETRS Refresher - Volume 2: Language Comprehension (K-5)
Presenter(s): Rebecca Lindgren, Shonette Lewis
Audience: Elementary K-5
From Knowledge to Action: Putting Wisdom into Practice LETRS Refresher - Volume 2: Language Comprehension (K-5)
You have completed your LETRS professional learning experience. Are you ready to put that knowledge to practice? Join Rebecca Lindgren, NC Literacy Facilitator, for 50 minutes of content review, and opportunities for classroom action.
Room 308A - 3rd FLOOR | 10:15a - 11:10a
Using GenAI Tools to Develop POG Durable Skills
Presenter(s): Dr. Kimberley Thompson-Hairston, Brooke Johnson
Audience: Middle 6-8, High 9-12
Interactive Introduction: After providing an overview of the North Carolina Portrait of a Graduate (POG) and its emphasis on durable skills, participants will be prompted to discuss in small groups how they currently see these skills being developed in their schools. They will then share examples with the larger group using a collaborative digital platform like or Canva Whiteboard fostering immediate engagement. Hands-on Exploration of GenAI Tools: The presenter will offer a live demonstration of various GenAI tools and encourage participants to try these tools on their own devices. To deepen understanding, participants will work in pairs or small groups to explore how a specific GenAI tool could be used to develop a particular durable skill, such as critical thinking or communication. Each group will then present their findings and ideas to the rest of the participants. Collaborative Implementation Planning: During the discussion on best practices for integrating GenAI tools into existing curricula, participants will work in teams to brainstorm and design a lesson or unit plan that incorporates GenAI to develop durable skills. Using provided templates, they will share their ideas with the group for feedback and refinement.
Room 217A - 2nd FLOOR | 10:15a - 11:10a
High Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities: Scaffolded Instruction
Presenter(s): Traci Royal, Tracee McManus
Audience: K-12, School Administrators, District Administrators, Curriculum Coaches
Educators will appraise their current implementation of HLPs using the HLP Self-Assessment Tool. A variety of resources and examples will then be explored for educators to improve their use of High Leverage Practices across all classroom settings. Focus for this session will be on Scaffolded Instruction
Room 204A - 2nd FLOOR | 10:15a - 11:10a
Sorting Out the RBT Laundry
Presenter(s): Kim Sexton, Misty Wolfe
Audience: Middle 6-8, High 9-12
This session will allow participants to review Revised Blooms Taxonomy and determine how classroom activities align to the RBT level of course standards.
Room 104B - MAKERSPACE - 1st FLOOR | 10:15a - 11:10a
Got Data! Now What?
Presenter(s): Jessica Fitzgerald
Audience: Pre-K
Do you ever wonder how all that data can become an actionable plan? Participants will explore data-driven decision making in the pre-k classroom. Tools from the Teaching Strategies platform and a state-created data protocol will frame the conversation during this session. If you have access to the Teaching Strategies platform, please bring your device! Please note, access is not required to attend. This session is for pre-k classroom teachers and coaches and administrators who support Pre-K.
Media Center - 1st FLOOR | 10:15a - 11:10a
Unlocking Student Potential: The Keys to Effective Classroom Management
Presenter(s): BriAnne Hall
Audience: K-12
During this session participants will discuss effective strategies to address common classroom challenges and enhance student learning including: 1) Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment: Focusing on physical and emotional factors. 2) Establishing clear routines and procedures: Maximizing instructional time and minimizing disruptions. 3) Addressing common classroom management challenges: Proactive and reactive strategies for dealing with off-task behavior and disruptive behavior. 4) The power of positive reinforcement: Utilizing praise, rewards, and encouragement to motivate students.5) De-escalating strategies to use in the classroom when students need support with regulating their emotions.
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