2024 AAEA Summer Conference

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2024 AAEA Summer Conference

8:00am CDT

Beginning Administrator Training Salon A & B (M) Registration Caddo, Osage, Quapaw (SCC)

8:30am CDT

Bus Driver Training Caraway I-III (SCC)

9:30am CDT

New Superintendent Mentoring Meeting Arkansas Ballroom (M)

10:00am CDT

AHSAAA Executive Board Meeting Harris Brake (MCC) AAFC Board Meeting Miller (SCC) AAGEA Board Meeting Yell I-II (SCC) AASEA Board Meeting Izard (SCC) ArkASPA Board Meeting Choctaw (SCC) ESC Directors' Meeting Riverview (MCC) TEL-AR Board Meeting Manning (M)

11:00am CDT

1-3A Principal Meeting Conway (MCC) 4A Principal Meeting White Oak (MCC) 5A Principal Meeting Harris Brake (MCC) 6A Principal Meeting Grampas (MCC) 7A Principal Meeting Chicot (MCC) AACTEA Board Meeting Hoffman (M) Visit Exhibits Governor's Hall II, III, IV (SCC) Exhibits Open Governor's Hall II, III, IV (SCC)

11:30am CDT

AAESP Board Meeting Salon C (M)

1:00pm CDT

Opening Session: LLMs Have Entered the Chat- The Implications of Generative AI for the Future of Education Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)Alex Kotran

3:00pm CDT

Visit Exhibits Governor's Hall II, III, IV (SCC)

3:30pm CDT

AAA Governing Body Meeting Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)

7:30am CDT

Breakfast Available Governors Hall I (SCC) Exhibits Open Governors Hall II-IV (SCC) Registration Caddo, Osage, Quapaw (SCC)

8:30am CDT

General Session: Secretary Oliva Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)Jacob Oliva

9:45am CDT

Visit Exhibits Governor's Hall II, III, IV (SCC) Leaders of Literacy Yell I-II (SCC)

10:15am CDT

AI Policy Creation Salon B (M)B.J. Burgess • John Ashworth • Dr. Robin Finley All Things CTE!! Hoffman (M)Kelli Cypert • Ross White • Hope Worsham Assistant Principals Unite! Pope (SCC)Dr. Tasha Hines • Dr. Julie Quast • Dr. Tamara Gatewood-Williams Beyond the Walls: Navigating the Future of Learning Ouachita (MCC)Tammy Manning • Michelle Wren • Krystle Summer Creating Systems to Sustain PLCs at the District and School Level Caraway I-III (SCC)Tiffany Bone • Taryn Echols Cultivating Excellence: A Leader's Guide to Novice Teacher Success Conway (MCC)Dr. Karen Norton • Bethany Hill Culture from the Inside Out: Learning Walks Neosho (MCC)Samantha Hamilton Eat the Tadpole, Not the Frog Harris Brake (MCC)Chris Davis • Judy Pennington FMLA & ADA Insights for Administrators Miller (SCC)Caitlin Campbell Making Grades Meaningful: Lessons Learned from Implementing Standards-Based Grading at Greenbrier Middle School Manning (M)John Keeling • Stephanie Worthey • Lindsay Griffin • Tori Moix Message from the Cheap Seats Izard (SCC)William Jeremy Bell • Terry Darnell Model Policies and the Policy Process Arkansas Ballroom (M)Lucas Harder Put your data to work while seeing everything from your district level insights down to a single student all in one place! Salon C (M)Debra Simpson • LaToya Davis • Dr. Michael Ward Resources Administration Need to Support Student and Teacher Success with AP Grampas (MCC)Amanda Dawson School Choice: The International School at Mary Mae Jones Riverview (MCC)Dr. Jeffrey Wasem Shining Bright: Illuminating Solar Savings for School Districts Chicot (MCC)Randall Bolinger • Jon Laffoon • Hannah Brooks The Headspace of an Assistant Principal White Oak (MCC)Robert Fitzgerald Tier II Financial Training: Who needs this? Drew (SCC)Ashten Black • Brandie Williams • Cody Wallis Transformative Leadership: Revitalizing Schools in the 21st Century with Professional Learning Communties Fulton (SCC)Keith McGee We Should Have Listened to the LEA: Lessons Learned on Student Learning Salon A (M)Kandi Keith • Lesley Nelms

11:30am CDT

A StandOUT Approach to Supporting and Retaining Your Teachers Chicot (MCC)Lauren Isom • Ashley Hammett Act 754 of 2023 - The Vendor Student Data Privacy Act Salon A (M)Jennifer Turner • Jeff Killingsworth AGFC School of Conservation Leadership Grampas (MCC)Mary Beth Hatch AI for School Administrators Conway (MCC)Damon Donnell Arkansas Military Service & Security Pathway (Military CTE Pathway) Izard (SCC)John Ashworth • Lt Col Trae Reed Arts Integration Transforms! How Arts Integration Across A School Can Truly Impact Student Achievement & School Climate Harris Brake (MCC)Alyssa Wilson • Aaron Jones Beyond the Diploma: Innovative Pathways to Post-Graduation Success Ouachita (MCC)Chris Tollett • Eric Scarbrough Budget Prep: Understanding the School Budget Arkansas Ballroom (M)Dr. Eric Saunders • Jason Miller Career Connect: Growing Future Employees White Oak (MCC)Dr. Beth Shumate • Karen Gipson Code Adam: The Heart of School Manning (M)Michael Allen • Meghan Brodell Cultivating A Positive Culture Salon C (M)Liane Teague • Dr. Amber Binz Emotional Poverty Fulton (SCC)Dr. Julie Workman • Candace Smith Integration of the NEW Community Service Requirements Caraway I-III (SCC)Dr. LeAnn Helms Interactive Referrals: A Win-Win Situation Pope (SCC)Mike Hemme Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners: A Guide to Flexible Grouping Salon B (M)Todd Loftin • Taylor Lewis • Darci Hays • Austin Bishop SHAPE: We don't just roll out the ball any more Hoffman (M)Mitch Mathis The Power of Mindset: Exploring the PLC Process with Cabot Freshman Academy Riverview (MCC)Ahna Davis • Mandee Carmical Wanna Collab? Traditional Schools and ALEs Miller (SCC)Brittany Haden Chomphosy What's in a School Letter Grade Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)Hope Worsham • Tiffani Grayer Women in Leadership: Leading through Saving Follow-Up Session Drew (SCC)Sarah Catherine Gutierrez • Megan Godfrey • Stephanie Matthews Lunch Available Governors Hall I & II (SCC)

12:20pm CDT

Act 754 of 2023 - The Vendor Student Data Privacy Act (Repeat) Salon A (M)Stacey Southerland • Jeff Killingsworth Arkansas Military Service & Security Pathway (Military CTE Pathway) (Repeat) Izard (SCC)John Ashworth • Lt Col Trae Reed Beyond the Diploma: Innovative Pathways to Post-Graduation Success Ouachita (MCC)Chris Tollett • Eric Scarbrough Bridging the Gap into Inclusive Practices Manning (M)Bob Wolfe • Sara Martin Budget Prep: Understanding the School Budget Arkansas Ballroom (M)Dr. Eric Saunders • Jason Miller Bullying Protocol: A-Z Pope (SCC)Mike Hemme Driving Toward Proficiency! Salon B (M)Tom Doppe Emotional Poverty (Repeat) Fulton (SCC)Dr. Julie Workman • Candace Smith Getting it Right with the Guiding Coalition: Practical Tools for School Leaders Conway (MCC)Misty Doyle • Mandy Zipfel Growing Our Future Workforce Through Scouting Partnerships White Oak (MCC)Scouting America • Daniel Kilby How to Grow Young Minds Without Losing Your Own Miller (SCC)Amy Jordan Integration of the NEW Community Service Requirements (Repeat) Caraway I-III (SCC)Dr. LeAnn Helms Journey to Learning, Done Right! Hoffman (M)Dr. Tammi H. Davis Leadership at All Levels Riverview (MCC)Jeana Williams • Bradley Webber Moving PLC Teams Forward and Ensuring the 'Right Work' Chicot (MCC)Tim Sparacino Planning for Inclusion Grampas (MCC)Casey Herron • Tiffany Caldwell What's in a School Letter Grade (Repeat) Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)Hope Worsham • Tiffani Grayer Women in Leadership: Leading through Saving Follow-Up Session (Repeat) Drew (SCC)Sarah Catherine Gutierrez • Megan Godfrey • Stephanie Matthews

1:20pm CDT

#DestinationGeorge: Turning George Junior High School Into A Destination Location Neosho (MCC)Cara Sedberry • Dr. Jeff Flanigan • Josh Jenkins AAA Updates Pope (SCC)Dr. Joey Walters AI in K-12 Education from a Leadership Perspective Salon B (M)B.J. Burgess • John Ashworth • Dr. Robin Finley College Board Updates: Advanced Placement, PSAT/NMSQT, and Career Kickstart Grampas (MCC)Amanda Dawson Creating a Culture of School Safety and Security Arkansas Ballroom (M)Jerry Keefer • Jason Weatherly Empowering Teacher Leadership to Advance Student Success through Shared Leadership Fulton (SCC)Brandie Williams • Dr. Patrice Pujol • Stan Stratton Experiential Learning Through Technology in a Middle School Classroom Manning (M)Jason Brunner • Mark Gormley • Michele Rowan Federal Program Newcomers Izard (SCC)Kimberly Glass • Lea Metcalf-McDonald • Amanda Bittle Honoring Quintessential Insights and Methods: Elevating Instructional Practice Harris Brake (MCC)Jerry Stracener • Daryl Blaxton • Dr. Lee Smith • Bailey Education Group, LLC How Big Things Get Done: Arkansas School Leaders’ Procurement Options for School Improvement Projects Salon A (M)Will Black Join us as we navigate the complexities of educational transformation, distilling key learnings and best practices from "Lessons Learned" from transforming schools and changing state assessments Ouachita (MCC)Dr. Stu Greenberg K-3 Screener Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)Michelle Johnson Leading Questions - Keep Your Finger on Your Pulse and Impact Others Salon C (M)Joel McKenzie • Lisa Boone Navigating Discrimination: An HR Perspective for Public School Administrators Miller (SCC)Terri Raskiewicz Powerful Practices for School Leaders: Learning to Lead an Inclusive Learning Community White Oak (MCC)Janice Cowart • Jessica Saum Pre-Construction Requirements Chicot (MCC)Greg Collins • Desiree Palculict School Unplugged: Sparking Connection and Authentic Learning Experiences With No Screens Allowed Caraway I-III (SCC)Dr. Kelli Martin • Melissa West • Kristen Barnett Telling Your Story Riverview (MCC)Samantha Sellers • Steven Helmick Transforming Leadership to Increase Literacy for All Students Drew (SCC)Caresa Dodson Utilizing Workkeys CRC to Provide Skills Intervention and High School Credit Hoffman (M)Aaron Duvall • Shantele Raper What's New in Licensure Rules and Why Does it Matter? Conway (MCC)Melissa Jacks • Karli Saracini

2:20pm CDT

Visit Exhibits Governors Hall II-IV (SCC)

2:50pm CDT

AAA Updates (Repeat) Pope (SCC)Dr. Joey Walters AI in K-12 Education from a Leadership Perspective (Repeat) Salon B (M)B.J. Burgess • John Ashworth • Dr. Robin Finley Barney, Betty, and Vam Vam Conway (MCC)Andy Sullivan • Karli Saracini Creating a Culture of School Safety and Security (Repeat) Arkansas Ballroom (M)Jerry Keefer • Jason Weatherly Elevating Student Achievement through Question 4 and More! How to mobilize your GT Program to elevate achievement for all! Grampas (MCC)Romona Cheneval • Aaron Randolph Empowering Teacher Leadership to Advance Student Success through Shared Leadership (Repeat) Fulton (SCC)Brandie Williams • Dr. Patrice Pujol • Stan Stratton Experiential Learning Through Technology in a Middle School Classroom (Repeat) Manning (M)Jason Brunner • Mark Gormley • Michele Rowan Federal Program Newcomers (Repeat) Izard (SCC)Kimberly Glass • Lea Metcalf-McDonald • Amanda Bittle Honoring Quintessential Insights and Methods: Elevating Instructional Practice (Repeat) Harris Brake (MCC)Jerry Stracener • Daryl Blaxton • Dr. Lee Smith • Bailey Education Group, LLC How Big Things Get Done: Arkansas School Leaders’ Procurement Options for School Improvement Projects (Repeat) Salon A (M)Will Black Inspecting your Expectations: Using Classroom Walkthroughs to improve classroom management and classroom instruction Neosho (MCC)Denise Smith Join us as we navigate the complexities of educational transformation, distilling key learnings and best practices from "Lessons Learned" from transforming schools and changing state assessments. (Repeat) Ouachita (MCC)Dr. Stu Greenberg K-3 Screener (Repeat) Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)Michelle Johnson Leading Questions - Keep Your Finger on Your Pulse and Impact Others (Repeat) Salon C (M)Joel McKenzie • Lisa Boone Mic Drop: Behavior Concepts That Transform Schools Riverview (MCC)Justin Swope • Carrie Parsley • Andee Ingram • Jeana Ford • Megan Strain • Jennifer Brewer Navigating Discrimination: An HR Perspective for Public School Administrators (Repeat) Miller (SCC)Terri Raskiewicz Powerful Practices for School Leaders: Learning to Lead an Inclusive Learning Community (Repeat) White Oak (MCC)Christy Darrington • Jessica Saum Pre-Construction Requirements (Repeat) Chicot (MCC)Greg Collins • Desiree Palculict School Unplugged: Sparking Connection and Authentic Learning Experiences With No Screens Allowed (Repeat) Caraway I-III (SCC)Dr. Kelli Martin • Melissa West • Kristen Barnett Transforming Leadership to Increase Literacy for All Students (Repeat) Drew (SCC)Caresa Dodson Utilizing Workkeys CRC to provide Skills Intervention and High School Credit (Repeat) Hoffman (M)Shantele Raper

4:00pm CDT

AAMLA Board Meeting Drew (SCC) AASSP Board Meeting Pope (SCC)

7:30am CDT

Breakfast Available Governors Hall I & II (SCC) Registration Caddo, Osage, Quapaw (SCC)

8:15am CDT

5 Star Customer Service in Public Schools Ouachita (MCC)Damon Donnell Accelerating Literacy: Leading Change with the Science of Reading and the Power of Decodables Fulton (SCC)Heidi Anne Mesmer • Gail Bean • Joie Trejo Achieving Zero Energy Through Improved Design Chicot (MCC)Greg Collins • Beau Reynolds AI for Administrators Pope (SCC)Dr. Robin Finley An Update on Cybersecurity Acts of 2023 Salon A (M)Lacy Baker • Jeff Killingsworth Collaboration = Student Success Districtwide Drew (SCC)Dr. Ginni McDonald • Andrea Schwartz Crisis Communications for Superintendents and Principals Salon B (M)Jarod Morrison • Ray Girdler Designing Equitable Salary Schedules Miller (SCC)Ashten Black • Brandie Williams • Terri Raskiewicz Developing STEM Talents in the Elementary Grades: What Can It Do for Your School? Grampas (MCC)Romona Cheneval • Meghann Donaldson • Dr. Jeremy Owoh • Aaron Randolph Inclusive Practices: ALL Students Can Learn! Manning (M)Sarah Monfee • Erin Hodges • Adriane Duke Leveraging a Continuous Improvement Model for Future Student Success Harris Brake (MCC)Dr. Mark Quintana • Cognia • J.D. Hardin Mic Drop: Innovative Concepts in School Systems Riverview (MCC)Justin Swope • Mandy Barrett • Angela Maize • Melissa Fink Prepping for Life after ESSER: The Good, Bad, and Ugly Izard (SCC)Amy Robson • Christine Harrell Recruit and Retain Great Teachers: Creating a school culture that excites, empowers, and equips! Conway (MCC)Dr. Stephanie Nehus • Dr. Nikki Thomas • Lisa Drake School Finance Tools & Resources Arkansas Ballroom (M)Dr. Eric Saunders • Jason Miller School Staffing Legal Update White Oak (MCC)Leila Seigrist STEM Pathways to Career Readiness Caraway I-III (SCC)Ellen Phipps • Michele Snyder • Jason Bailey Teaching Outside the Box: A Crash Course in Creativity Salon C (M)Dave Burgess What You Need to Know About Special Education as a First Year Administrator Hoffman (M)Amber Likes • Carla Curtis • Lanna Bullington • Rhonda Daniel • Haley Hatch • Natalie Gosdin • Kelli Gordon

9:30am CDT

Accelerating Literacy: Leading Change with the Science of Reading and the Power of Decodables (Repeat) Fulton (SCC)Heidi Anne Mesmer • Gail Bean • Joie Trejo Achieving Zero Energy Through Improved Design (Repeat) Chicot (MCC)Randall Bolinger • Beau Reynolds ACT 56 - Spotlighting Exemplary Gifted Program Practices to Elevate Student Achievement Grampas (MCC)Robyn Dawson An Update on Cybersecurity Acts of 2023 (Repeat) Salon A (M)Lisa Hotsenpiller • Jeff Killingsworth Commissioned School Security Officers: A Program for Campus Security Ouachita (MCC)Damon Donnell Designing Equitable Salary Schedules (Repeat) Miller (SCC)Ashten Black • Brandie Williams • Terri Raskiewicz Inclusive Practices: ALL Students Can Learn! (Repeat) Manning (M)Aurelian Sennett • Erin Hodges • Adriane Duke Learning is Required - Enroll, Enlist, Employ Arkansas Ballroom (M)Dr. Jeremy Owoh • LaGail Biggs Leveraging a Continuous Improvement Model for Future Student Success (Repeat) Harris Brake (MCC)Dr. Mark Quintana • Cognia • J.D. Hardin Managing Cyber Incidents Salon B (M)Jarod Morrison • Chad Johnson Maximize Your Momentum Riverview (MCC)Angela Maize • Nancy Madison • Shavon Jackson Prepping for Life after ESSER: The Good, Bad, and Ugly (Repeat) Izard (SCC)Amy Robson • Christine Harrell Recruit and Retain Great Teachers: Creating a school culture that excites, empowers, and equips! (Repeat) Conway (MCC)Dr. Stephanie Nehus • Dr. Nikki Thomas • Lisa Drake School Staffing Legal Update (Repeat) White Oak (MCC)Leila Seigrist Springdale Parent University: Exploring CTE Pathways Together for Student Success Caraway I-III (SCC)Dr. Marcia Smith • Shannon Tisher • Rodney Ellis Taking the EEEK Out of Economics Salon C (M)Marsha Masters What You Need to Know About Special Education as a First Year Administrator (Repeat) Hoffman (M)Domonique Alexander • Carla Curtis • Lanna Bullington • Rhonda Daniel • Haley Hatch • Natalie Gosdin • Kelli Gordon Wynning Through Adversity Pope (SCC)Dusty Meek • Holly Campbell

10:40am CDT

Closing General Session: Teach Like a PIRATE! Wally Allen (A-E)Dave Burgess