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11:15a - 12:10p
Click session titles below for detailed descriptions. Once you decide on your session scroll to the bottom and complete the Google Form to register.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: DON'T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR SESSIONS DOWN.
Room 304A - 3rd FLOOR | 11:15a - 12:10p
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 | 11:15a - 12:10p
Intervention Considerations and Best Practices
Presenter(s): Holly Williamson
Audience: Middle 6-8, High 9-12
How can we ensure that all students receive meaningful instruction during intervention blocks? During this session, educators will examine intervention delivery models and best practices for the provision of interventions and support across a continuum of student needs.
Room 308A - 3rd FLOOR | 11:15a - 12:10p
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 | 11:15a - 12:10p
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 - 104B - MAKERSPACE - 1st FLOOR | 11:15a - 12:10p
Engaging Students through Mathematical Discourse
Presenter(s): Dawne Coker
Audience: K-8
Discover strategies to foster equity and engagement in math. Learn talk moves and questioning techniques to encourage all students to actively participate. Then, see these strategies in action while playing a math game!
Participants will need access to ECS Elevation Station Math Games.
Access through the shared Google Drive: Elevation Station Math Games
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