by Albert Rivas | Dec 18, 2020
Eddie Coulson, Partner, N2 Learning
Roz Keck, Partner, N2 Learning
Lisa Garcia, Senior Associate, N2 Learning
In partnership with TASA, N2 Learning is developing assistant principals with the beliefs, skills, and expertise to make the ideas and strategies outlined in Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas a reality. APL provides collaborative experiences and networking opportunities in cohorts across the state, and each APL session is designed to help APs be better in their current role and help prepare them for the principalship.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 18, 2020
Jose Espinoza, Superintendent, Socorro ISD
Alisa Zapata, Chief Academic Officer, Socorro ISD
Marivel Macias, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Socorro ISD
Dr. Espinoza believes a year-round calendar is an essential piece to the puzzle in closing achievement gaps. Since 2012, Socorro ISD set out to maximize the benefits of a year-round calendar working with stakeholders to launch initiatives and incorporate systems to meet student needs using a data-driven, hands-on leadership approach.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 18, 2020
Kenneth Hutchens, Chief Creative Officer, VLK Architects
Dalane Bouillion, Principal, VLK Architects
Christian Owens, Principal of Educational Design, VLK Architects
Participants will experience evidence of how student voice has influenced design spaces for the future. Senior creative and design leaders will facilitate a discussion regarding the relationship between learning and the lack of school experience during the pandemic. Student opinions reveal ideas regarding the lack of learning environment during the pandemic, and thoughts for the future, as design must progress for both academic and socialization needs.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 18, 2020
Jeannie Stone, Superintendent, Richardson ISD
The superintendent of Richardson ISD possesses a strong passion for racial equity work. Too many districts struggle with this work because it isn’t fully supported by the superintendent and/or board. Learn from her journey and how she has authentic conversations with staff and community about race and its relationship to the achievement gap. It isn’t easy, and it takes time, but RISD is moving along well on their racial equity journey.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 18, 2020
Katrina Daniel, Chief Health Care Officer, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Kyle McKay, Health Care Analyst, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Hear how TRS is moving forward together with districts to enhance TRS-ActiveCare. Learn how TRS leverages its scale and position to offer competitive value, how TRS-ActiveCare plans compare to plans on the market, and participate in discussion of future strategies to offer high-value health benefits for district employees. TRS will present about the TRS-ActiveCare program and will welcome discussion during the presentation and during a Q&A session.
