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Wednesday, December 4
 

9:30am EST

Supporting Mentor & Pre-Service Teacher Partnerships through Relationship Building and Problem-Solving
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:30am - 10:40am EST
Colony B
This interactive session will explore effective mentorship programs for pre-service teachers, focusing on building relationships, providing timely feedback, and designing and implementing quality lesson. Participants will discuss common challenges, share solutions, and learn data-driven techniques to improve mentorship. Key takeaways include enhancing mentor-mentee relationships, improving communication, and aligning classroom experiences with teacher education coursework. Through discussions, attendees will gain practical skills to apply in their own mentorship programs.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Amelie Smucker

Dr. Amelie Smucker

Assistant Professor, Radford University
LP
Supporting Mentor and Pre Service Teacher Partnerships through Relationship Building and Problem Solving Slides Handout pdf
VASCD Feedback Handout Mentors pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:30am - 10:40am EST
Colony B
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9:30am EST

The Middle Matters: Transformative Teacher Leadership Development
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:30am - 10:40am EST
Tidewater C/D
A bold approach towards leadership development–focusing on skills department chairs, team leads, and building-level staff need to rally teams and create cohesive, professional communities. Examine the purpose and vision for teacher-leader programs. Learn about MPCS’ success with launching Teacher Leader Academy, a program dedicated to recognizing and supporting middle-level leaders. Dig into the logistics of providing the space, time, and knowledge needed. Learn how a redesigned program increases retention and overall investment of leaders within the school community.
Speakers
LD
avatar for Christie Graf

Christie Graf

K-12 Division Math Specialist, Manassas Park City Schools
Christie Graf has over 10 years of experience teaching math.  She has recently guided the division through its navigation of better standards aligned instruction and movement based math practices, and serves as the K-12 Math Specialist. Serious about all things math, she began her... Read More →
KM
ES

Elizabeth Schoenberger

Manassas Park City Schools
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:30am - 10:40am EST
Tidewater C/D
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11:00am EST

Bridge to Success: A Tiered Mentorship Approach for New Teacher Success
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Colony E
This session explores a support system for new teachers up to their fifth year, tailored to individual needs, including international educators. Attendees will learn to identify needs through data, structure mentorship programs, and implement a coaching cycle for ongoing development. Key takeaways include practical strategies for enhancing teacher retention and effectiveness, with interactive discussions and collaborative activities for hands-on application.
Speakers
DJ
DD
AR
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Colony E
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11:00am EST

Building the Partnership: 6 Ways to Practice Collaborative Communication
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Allegheny B
What is your game plan for communicating with parents? Sharpening your approach to collaborative communication and proactively having a plan can strengthen parent-teacher partnerships. In this session, you’ll learn 6 ways to practice collaborative communication, explore ways to approach common scenarios and create an action plan for communication as you head into the spring.
Speakers
AJ

Anne Jewett

Asst Professor of Education, University of Virginia
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Allegheny B 350 5th Ave New York, NY 10018 USA
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11:00am EST

Crafting High Quality Feedback: Unveiling the Power of Point, Prove, Explain
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Colony A
Explore the evolution of observation feedback from a divisin that incorporates Point-Prove-Explain (PPE). Discover how to align feedback with instructional look focus and gain actionable feedback for emproving student outcomes ad teacher growth. Identify ways to streamline observation feedback while making the feedback more impactful for teachers resulting in improved student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa George

Melissa George

Principal HS, Kempsville High School
JP
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Colony A
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11:00am EST

Elevating Student Voices: Civil Discourse and Culture in the Classroom
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Colony D
Discover and explore strategies to build a culture and practice for facilitating difficult, but equitable conversations through viewpoint diverse civil discourse. Learn ways to empower students’ individual voices while encouraging meaningful, inclusive discussions. Connect to Virginia standards and interdisciplinary opportunities; find inspiration through stories of success; gain knowledge, content, and pedagogical strategies to add to your toolbox for the classroom and/or school community.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Lane

Sarah Lane

Educator Engagement Specialist, Sphere Education Initiatives
Sphere provides educators with viewpoint diverse resources to bring conversations to the classroom and equip students to engage in civil discourse. Sphere offers lesson plans, videos, publications, and free professional learning on various topics for use in the classroom that are... Read More →
avatar for John Snoad

John Snoad

Senior Manager, Sphere Education Initiatives
John Snoad is a lifelong, career educator with 34+ years of teaching and coaching in the high school arena, where he was rated accomplished and highly effective, with a focus on Government, Civics and both U.S. and World History. His experiences range from urban to suburban and rural... Read More →
Principles of Civil Discourse 2 sided Flyer pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Colony D
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11:00am EST

From Good to Great: Creating a school where Staff STRIVE and where Students and Families THRIVE
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Piedmont A
Sponsors
avatar for Ginny Gills

Ginny Gills

Successful Innovations
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Piedmont A
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11:00am EST

Leading the Charge: AI for teaching, learning and leading
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Liberty
Are you ready to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize your teaching, learning, and leadership approach? This session will empower educators and school leaders to take charge of integrating AI into classrooms and professional practices. Discover practical tools and strategies to enhance instructional planning, streamline tasks, and support continuous improvement. Together, we’ll demystify AI, tackle common challenges, and explore real-world applications that can transform how we teach, learn, and lead. Whether you’re a tech novice or an AI enthusiast, join us to gain actionable insights, hands-on experiences, and a roadmap for leveraging AI in your educational context.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Beavers

Dr. Michelle Beavers

Coordinator, Administration & Supervision Programs; Associate Professor, University of Virginia
Expert in Continuous Improvement, Instructional Leadership, and AI in EducationDoes using AI and how it can transform leading, teaching, and learning leave you curious about the possibilities? As an AI guide for the university, local, national, and international conference presenter... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:00am - 12:10pm EST
Liberty
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1:20pm EST

CS Peer Coaching: Empower Educators and Transform Schools
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:20pm - 2:30pm EST
Colony A
Explore how a CS peer coaching model can revolutionize integration in your school! Discover how teacher-led coaching teams enhance professional skills, foster collaboration among colleagues, and integrate computer science across disciplines. Learn effective strategies to empower teachers, share best practices, and prepare students for success in a technology-driven world. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform CS education and elevate integration practices at your school!
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Franklin

Kristen Franklin

Product Publication Manager, CodeVA
PS
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:20pm - 2:30pm EST
Colony A
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1:20pm EST

Hope for Students Experiencing Homelessness: Strategies for Teachers and Counselors
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:20pm - 2:30pm EST
Colony B
Homelessness can have a significant impact on student well-being and academic achievement. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is federal legislation whose purpose is to address the identification, enrollment, school stability, and success of these children and youth. As frontline workers, teachers and counselors need appropriate training and support to ensure student access and success. Join Project HOPE-Virginia staff to learn how you can help teachers and counselors make a difference in the lives of students experiencing homelessness.
Speakers
MC
KM
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:20pm - 2:30pm EST
Colony B
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1:20pm EST

Refining your full Structured Literacy System: A Metric-based Tool for Literacy Leaders
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:20pm - 2:30pm EST
Colony C
To deliver on the promise of the Science of Reading, not only must a commitment be made to structured literacy practice, but organizational change requires a framework to be built for the success of the system. Arlington Public Schools will share their journey to date around structured literacy practice, share a tool being used to align all components across the district together with intended outcomes and provide access to this tool for literacy leaders to use in their systems.
Speakers
MH
avatar for Sarah Cruz

Sarah Cruz

ELA Supervisor K-12, Arlington Public School
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:20pm - 2:30pm EST
Colony C
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