Equity and Student Growth in Texas

Brandy Baker, Chief Academic and Innovation Officer, Pflugerville ISD
Jennifer Saenz, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, E3 Alliance
Matt Pope, Senior Program Director, E3 Alliance

High failure rates amongst virtual learners, a majority of whom are students of color, widens gaps. TEA and the E3 Alliance explored equity in the achievement of different student groups across Texas, using 3D Growth data. Come unpack findings and engage with district leader on how to use growth data to create equitable school system.

4 BONDS! 5 YEARS!

Susan Ard, Director, Communications, Cleveland ISD

Learn how a district passed four bonds in five years. Focus on needs for the bond, knowing how to choose the right PAC leader and company to help promote the bond, PAC funding, lines not to cross, communication with staff and parents, and getting out the importance of the bond to the community as a whole.

Addressing Equity and Access in Advanced Academics Programming

Angela Romney, Managing Director of Academic Programs, Frisco ISD
Katey Gray, Principal, Frisco ISD
Krishna Chetty, Advanced Academics Coordinator, Frisco ISD
Gabe Fain, Instructional Coach, Frisco ISD

This session will highlight how to implement specific strategies at both campus and district levels to close the enrollment and achievement gap in advanced academics programs. Highlights include utilizing a teacher as an AP instructional coach, starting a ninth grade Bridge Program for underrepresented students, and developing processes to support the rollout and integration of AP Classroom for counselors, administrators, and teachers.