Steven Ebell, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, Clear Creek ISD
Lindsey Gunn, Senior Associate, The Cambrian Group
Clear Creek ISD, with the assistance of The Cambrian Group, developed a new strategic plan in 2019. Learn how the plan was leveraged to respond to the pandemic and how the plan will be used to achieve the district’s aspirations for each student to achieve, lead, and contribute with integrity.
Niloy Gangopadhyay, Director, Special Populations, Texas Education Agency
The concern and energy around student and staff mental health and emotional well-being is at its highest level. This session will review the idea of trauma and its impact, trauma-informed school community practices, and educator wellness to support school systems during the pandemic.
Brad Hunt, Superintendent, Coppell ISD
Angie Applegate, Assistant Superintendent, Coppell ISD
Kristen Streeter, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Coppell ISD
Taking care of a district’s staff is more important than ever during these challenging times. Coppell ISD will share training and strategies that are aligned to social and emotional learning to support the needs of staff in order to sustain a successful work environment.
Robert Long, Regional Director for Advocacy & Outreach, Raise Your Hand Texas
Todd Schneider, ESC Executive Director, ESC Region 7
This session is designed to update district leaders on the grassroots and advocacy efforts of Raise Your Hand Texas. Participants will learn how their statewide network of 13 regional advocacy directors are working to engage school districts and communities across Texas, in building coalitions for supporting public education in our state.
Kelly Janes, Associate, Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle P.C.
Denise Carter, Education Support Senior Account Executive, Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
This session will provide “insider” information about the world of special education, including a brief history of the law and current legal requirements, preparing for an ARD meeting, and ensuring that everyone in the process is prepared to meet the needs of this special population. It will focus on giving administrators the tools they need to provide effective, efficient, and legal programs on campuses and in their district.
