How does a district monitor and support the school improvement plans? In this session we will explain the processes of monitoring and evaluation at the district level. Please bring your current district support plan. Districts will have time allocated to work on their current plans with dedicated support from DESE's District Support Team.
This session will explore identification of districts for coordinated or directed support according to summative reading scores. Barton School District will highlight their work regarding curriculum and instruction to exit coordinated/directed status.
How can you use ALA Reach to personalize professional learning for you and your school's leaders? How can you leverage our free professional learning sessions with local and national experts to build your leadership team? How can you access the on-demand resources for flipped faculty meetings or teacher training in the summer and all year long? Find out how to use ALA Reach - every Arkansas school's free leadership development resource. Session Outline and Supplemental Resources
Kerri White, Ed.D., is the Director of the Arkansas Leadership Academy and is the Director of Engagement and Public Service at the University of Oklahoma Outreach/College of Continuing Education. In both roles, Dr. White focuses on building capacity of leaders as they seek to improve... Read More →
Social media and the internet seem to follow us everywhere. I know you think you have heard this message before, but you haven't heard it in this way! We'll share practical tips, tools, and stories to keep you and your students safe (or safer) online.
Ray Girdler currently serves as a member of the DIS cybersecurity team through Arkansas' State Cybersecurity Office (SCSO). Mr. Girdler formerly served as the Director of Data Use & Privacy for the Arkansas Department of Education. Over the years, he has also served in multiple roles... Read More →
Arkansas is a leading state in the Dana Center Mathematics Pathways initiative with much success already realized in higher education. The work continues toward articulating high school to college mathematics pathways that respond to the changing role of mathematics in the economy, serve all learners, ensure college and career readiness, and prepare students to use mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills in their careers and personal lives.
Come hear from our 2021-22 STEM Model Pilots schools. Learn what the process is like to earn this coveted distinction in your school. The AR STEM Model Program connects Arkansas' STEM education system to Arkansas careers and career training opportunities. It is based on the Federal STEM Program to build strong foundations in STEM literacy, increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education, and prepare students for the future STEM workforce. The AR STEM Model Program is a designation that individual schools can receive from DESE. Any schools that are interested in learning more about the designation process, expectations, and overview of the AR STEM Model Program are invited to attend and learn more in this session. We will cover the application process, rubric overview, and site visit expectations for each school.
My passion is helping students and teachers find and follow their own passions in becoming lifelong learners. I absolutely love what I do, and I believe that all students can be successful through making, tinkering, and project based learning.
This session will focus on implementing a daily intervention block at the secondary level. Hamburg High School and Carlisle High School will share their process of creating an intervention period. This session will include a question and answer time.
My name is Penny Martin. I was born, raised, and live in Crossett, Ar. I just completed my 26th year in education. I am the Assistant Principal at Hamburg High School. Go Lions! My passions are my family, the beach, and just being outdoors. I want to be the best I can... Read More →
After teaching for five years at Hamburg High School, I became an assistant principal and served in that capacity for four and one half years. in January of this year, I was hired as principal During my tenure at HHS, we received three years of direct Solution Tree training in which... Read More →
Leadership is an intricate part of making the culture of instruction impactful for all schools. Diverse instructional leaders are important to the work and how students and teachers see themselves. As educators begin to retire and transition to other endeavors, it is important to attract diverse administrators due to our eclectic world of education. We will share the strategies used to grow your own, train, and hire diverse administrators.
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Pulaski County Special School District
I am currently the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at PCSSD. I have worked in various capacities in education...HR, building level administration, and classroom teacher. I love helping and impacting people especially educators and students. I believe working together... Read More →
