by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Molly Adams, Curriculum Coordinator, Royse City ISD
Taryne Dismuke, Executive Director, Cultural Development, Royse City ISD
Teachers now serve on a different “front line” — helping students recover from feeling disconnected and behind. How can leaders help teachers help kids better? In this workshop, leaders will develop tools to create safe conversation spaces and restore joy. Come create more thoughtful responses to this “new normal,” which is now just … normal.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Mark Ruffin, Superintendent, Normangee ISD
Tera Phillips , Curriculum Director, Normangee ISD
Trae Davis, Principal, Normangee ISD
In the midst of school closures, Normangee ISD focused on using the opportunity to impact and connect with its community on a whole new level. A culture that is committed to optimistic thinking and building positive relationships helped drive decisions in reacting to COVID-19 in spring 2020.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Deann Lee, Superintendent, Millsap ISD
John Briese, Technology Director, Millsap ISD
Edie Martin, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction, Millsap ISD
As discussed in The 4 Disciplines of Execution, don’t allow the whirlwind to distract from wildly important goals. The Learning Community is imperative for student success, particularly in a COVID world. Proactive communication helps prevent reaction and continuously seeking feedback is necessary for a growth mindset of improvement. The technology toolbox must be adjusted for multiple and fluid learning environments.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Jennifer Porter, Managing Director, OnRamps, The University of Texas at Austin
Lee Ann O’Loughlin, Advanced Academic Coordinator, Castleberry ISD
In March 2020, the gaps in access and equity were monumentally magnified by the disruption of COVID-19. Castleberry ISD and Northside ISD, in partnership with OnRamps, were able to ensure their students remained engaged in dual enrollment courses across diverse campuses with attention to equity. This presentation will focus on the strategies and frameworks in place to meet the needs of students in an evolving learning context.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 17, 2020
Matthew Neighbors, Principal, Galveston ISD
Elizabeth Brown, Galveston ISD
Michelle Hammonds, Assistant Principal, Galveston ISD
Beginning in 2019, Austin Middle School in Galveston ISD launched an innovative “A+” period to begin each school day. Created with express social-emotional goals based on campus survey data, the innovative program has increased parent and community involvement. Hear how a comprehensive focus on student growth has captivated stakeholders and driven partnerships to support student outcomes.
