Friday, October 3, 2025

Building Neural Suspension Bridges: B-5 as the Foundation to Brain Development

• Room 201-202

• This session explores how the Birth-to-Five years lay the structural foundation for lifelong learning. Using the bridge theme, we’ll connect early brain development research with practical strategies that strengthen supports for young children, ensuring strong spans into school readiness and beyond.

• Alicia Atwood and Danita Pitts 

• Presentation slides

Laying the Foundation: Building the Connection for New LEA Supervisors

• Room 203-204

• Begin your journey as a new special education administrator by connecting with several Arkansas Collaborative Consultants and learning about the key programs and services they support. This session emphasizes the value of professional networks, understanding available resources, and knowing who to turn to for support. Bring your questions and leave with connections that will help you build bridges to brighter futures for your students and staff.

• Julie Amstutz

• Presentation slides

Spanning the Data River: From Cycles to Clean Submissions 

• Room 207

• Navigate the “data river” from eSchool to MySPED as we connect the processes behind Cycle 2, 4, and 7 reporting. Learn how to bridge common gaps, avoid frequent errors, and streamline submissions for accurate, timely compliance.

• Teja Pudota and Mohammed Sanogho

• Presentation slides

Crossing Together: Collaborative Bridges through Disability Supports

• Room 208

• Join this panel discussion to explore how Disability Supports build bridges between students, families, and schools. Panelists will share strategies, experiences, and resources that help span gaps in services, ensuring every student has the support needed to thrive. 

• Bonnie Boaz and Carrie Tuttle Panel Discussion

• Presentation slides

Why Construction Deadlines are Needed: Improving Monitoring Outcomes (MPE)

• Room 209

• Timelines impact more than IEP and evaluation program monitoring. Learn how timelines drive data reporting and can lead to district noncompliance based on recent monitoring results.

• Yvonne Greene

• Presentation slides