Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2025: Schedule

Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2025

Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2025 Empowering Leaders Symposium

8:15am EDT

Keynote Speaker- Dr. Amy Cashwell, Superintendent HCPS AuditoriumDr. Amy Cashwell

9:35am EDT

New AVR Programs AuditoriumDr. Jenn Rucker

10:15am EDT

Cornerstone Assessments for Middle Schools 1103Dr. Taylor Snow From Participant to Coach, using disciplined inquiry to drive improvement through PDSA Cycles 2213Denise Clary How does SDI support Tier 1 Instruction? Are they they same or different? 2104Dr. Katie Smith • Tiffany Young • Kristin Pepper and Maggie Walsh Legal Requirements and Best Practices for Prior Written Notices 1105Kim Marshall New Social Standards (Elementary) 2102Alissa Straus School Quality 2025-2026 (Elementary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely Unpacking the ELA Learning Walk Tool 2103Dr. Christina Saunders Behavior Support (Kickboard): Secondary Update 1104JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder ParentSquare: from basics to big ideas (New Leader- Required) AuditoriumEileen Cox & Larry Willis Safety Adminstrator Training (New REQUIRED) 2109/2110AJ Wrighten Helping PLCs Get Off the Ground 2210Dr. Joe Koontz How to Work with Almost Anyone Community RoomTaren Meekins • Jenn Coleman TLC Informational Meeting with Principals 2216Dr. Melanie Phipps • Dr. Sarah Slaughter • Dr. Jenn Rucker • HR

12:30pm EDT

Digging into the Data: Focus on Variation in Performance 2105Dr. Bill Caten • Shannon Szakal How does SDI support Tier 1 Instruction? Are they they same or different? 2104Dr. Katie Smith • Tiffany Young • Kristin Pepper and Maggie Walsh Leading the Shift: Understanding the 2023 Social Studies Standards 1103Cat Latcovich Legal Requirements and Best Practices for Prior Written Notices 1105Kim Marshall New Social Standards (Elementary) 2102Alissa Straus School Quality 2025-2026 (Elementary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely Supporting our youngest students through the child find process: updates on ECSE evaluations 2202Kelly DuBose Unpacking the ELA Learning Walk Tool 2103Dr. Christina Saunders Behavior Support (Kickboard): Elementary Update 1104JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder ParentSquare: from basics to big ideas (New Leader- Required) AuditoriumEileen Cox & Larry Willis Safety Adminstrator Training (New REQUIRED) 2109/2110AJ Wrighten How to Work with Almost Anyone Community RoomTaren Meekins • Jenn Coleman Leading with the Career Ladder 2213Dr. Melanie Phipps & Dr. Drew Baker Unreasonable Hospitality: What the resturant industry can teach us about taking care of our staff and stakeholders. 1208/1209Dr. Joe Koontz

1:55pm EDT

Crash Course in Exceptional Education for Brand New Administrators (REQUIRED SESSION) 2104Maggie Walsh Ex Ed Admin Refresher: Beyond the Basics 1105Kristin Pepper Leading the Shift: Understanding the 2023 Social Studies Standards 1103Cat Latcovich New Social Standards (Elementary) 2102Alissa Straus School Quality 2025-2026 (Secondary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely Supporting our youngest students through the child find process: updates on ECSE evaluations 2202Kelly DuBose Unpacking the ELA Learning Walk Tool 2103Dr. Christina Saunders Behavior Support (Kickboard): Secondary Update 1104JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder Legal Requirements when disciplining SWD (including MDR and procedural safeguard protections) 2207/2208Whitney Hollis Safety Adminstrator Training (Returning- REQUIRED) 2109/2110AJ Wrighten Summer Engagement & Next Steps 2105Dr. Jennifer Rucker & Dr. Tina Alsop Helping PLCs Get Off the Ground 1208/1209Dr. Joe Koontz

3:20pm EDT

Safety Adminstrator Training (Returning- REQUIRED) 2109/2110AJ Wrighten Crash Course in Exceptional Education for Brand New Administrators (REQUIRED SESSION) 2104Maggie Walsh Leading the Shift: Understanding the 2023 Social Studies Standards 1103Cat Latcovich New Social Standards (Elementary) 2102Alissa Straus School Quality 2025-2026 (Secondary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely See the system that produces the current outcomes 2216Nicole Sanchez-Coe Julie Wingfield Unpacking the ELA Learning Walk Tool 2103Dr. Christina Saunders Behavior Support (Kickboard): Elementary Update 1104JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder Legal Requirements when disciplining SWD (including MDR and procedural safeguard protections) 1105Whitney Hollis Summer Engagement & Next Steps 2105Dr. Jennifer Rucker & Dr. Tina Alsop How to Work with Almost Anyone Community RoomTaren Meekins • Jenn Coleman Leading with the Career Ladder 2213Dr. Melanie Phipps & Dr. Drew Baker Unreasonable Hospitality: What the resturant industry can teach us about taking care of our staff and stakeholders. 2207/2208Dr. Joe Koontz

8:15am EDT

Title IX & Protected Class harrassment/discrimination & Legal Reminders AuditoriumLeslie Traylor, Laura Stephens • Megan Watkins, Mary Hart, Andrew Lloyd

9:15am EDT

Update for the 2025-2026: Code of Student Conduct, DRHO Procedures, and Incident Management AuditoriumDemi Branch • Dr. Tiffany Byrd & Dr. William Noel Libby Goldberg • JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder

10:15am EDT

Measuring What Matters: Using Improvement Science to Drive Scalable Change 2105Jen Perry Becky Reiter What does it mean to be the Admin in an IEP? Understanding the role you play as the LEA.- ELEMENTARY- REQUIRED 1106/1107Katie Smith • Tiffany Young AI-Ready Schools 2212Kourtney Bostain • Jon G Click Happens: Leading Digital Decisions in Your School 2109/2110Katie Tarasovic Partnership in Practice: Strengthening the Relationship Between School Resource Officers and School Leaders (Elementary) - REQUIRED Community RoomJohn Casullo & Assistant Chief Bob Wershbale Quiz the Lawyers - Question and Answer Session (bring your questions this will be an open time for dialogue) 1104 Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI 2207/2208 Supporting Challenging Behaviors before an FBA 2202Kristin Herman Build, Bridge, Boost: Effective Strategies for Family and Community Engagement 1111FACE Clinic Back up Training 2107Karen Criswell & Dawn Zellner MTSS Across the Tiers: Elementary 1103JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Programming 1208/1209Amy Johnson • Liz Parker Delivering Effective Professional Learning 2210Dr. Drew Baker • Jenn Coleman

12:30pm EDT

Leading for LifeReady: Practical Strategies to Embed Durable Skills School-wide 1110Laura van Bylandt Measuring What Matters: Using Improvement Science to Drive Scalable Change 2105Jen Perry Becky Reiter What does it mean to be the Admin in an IEP? Understanding the role you play as the LEA. SECONDARY- REQUIRED 1106/1107Katie Smith • Tiffany Young AI-Ready Schools 2212Kourtney Bostain • Jon G Click Happens: Leading Digital Decisions in Your School 2109/2110Katie Tarasovic Partnership in Practice: Strengthening the Relationship Between School Resource Officers and School Leaders (Secondary) - REQUIRED Community RoomJohn Casullo & Assistant Chief Bob Wershbale Quiz the Lawyers - Question and Answer Session (bring your questions this will be an open time for dialogue) 1104 Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI 2207/2208 Build, Bridge, Boost: Effective Strategies for Family and Community Engagement 1111FACE Clinic Back up Training 2107Karen Criswell & Dawn Zellner MTSS Across the Tiers: Secondary 1103JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Programming 1208/1209Amy Johnson • Liz Parker

1:55pm EDT

Leading for LifeReady: Practical Strategies to Embed Durable Skills School-wide 1110Laura van Bylandt Measuring What Matters: Using Improvement Science to Drive Scalable Change 2105Jen Perry Becky Reiter What does it mean to be the Admin in an IEP? Understanding the role you play as the LEA. SECONDARY- REQUIRED 1106/1107Katie Smith • Tiffany Young AI-Ready Leadership 2212Kourtney Bostain • Jon G Click Happens: Leading Digital Decisions in Your School 2109/2110Katie Tarasovic Leading 504: Tools, Trends & Tactics 2101Nisha Green-Jones Partnership in Practice: Strengthening the Relationship Between School Resource Officers and School Leaders (Elementary)- REQUIRED Community RoomJohn Casullo & Assistant Chief Bob Wershbale Quiz the Lawyers - Question and Answer Session (bring your questions this will be an open time for dialogue) 1104Megan Watkins • Mary Hart, Andrew Lloyd Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI 2207/2208 Sustainability Suggestions for Schools 2103Eric Byers Build, Bridge, Boost: Effective Strategies for Family and Community Engagement 1111FACE School Health Services- Who Are We? 2107Karen Criswell Delivering Effective Professional Learning 2210Dr. Drew Baker • Jenn Coleman

3:20pm EDT

Leading for LifeReady: Practical Strategies to Embed Durable Skills School-wide 1110Laura van Bylandt Measuring What Matters: Using Improvement Science to Drive Scalable Change 2105Jen Perry Becky Reiter What does it mean to be the Admin in an IEP? Understanding the role you play as the LEA.- ELEMENTARY -ESSENTIAL 1106/1107Katie Smith • Tiffany Young AI-Ready Leadership 2212Kourtney Bostain • Jon G Click Happens: Leading Digital Decisions in Your School 2109/2110Katie Tarasovic Leading 504: Tools, Trends & Tactics 2101Nisha Green-Jones Partnership in Practice: Strengthening the Relationship Between School Resource Officers and School Leaders (Secondary)- REQUIRED Community RoomJohn Casullo & Assistant Chief Bob Wershbale Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI 2207/2208 Supporting Challenging Behaviors before an FBA 2202Kristin Herman Build, Bridge, Boost: Effective Strategies for Family and Community Engagement 1111FACE School Health Services- Who Are We? 2107Karen Criswell Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Programming 1105Amy Johnson • Liz Parker Delivering Effective Professional Learning 2210Dr. Drew Baker • Jenn Coleman

8:15am EDT

Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators AuditoriumDr. Katie Smith • Tiffany Young

9:15am EDT

Enhancing Math Instruction: Implementing the New PK–12 Mathematics Walkthrough AuditoriumArtice Appling & Javier Cabezas & Kelly Parker

10:15am EDT

Alternative Pathways for SWD to earn a Standard DiplomaLaura Tully Bridges Math Intervention for Leaders 2212Kelly Parker Coaching is for EVERYONE!: Setting Expectations for Authentic Engagement 2203Sarah Combs • Denise Clary & Nicole Sanchez-Coe ELEMENTARY- REQUIRED Session-Choose your OWN Adventure Commons 2Mike Dussault & Specialists Middle School Math Tier II Intervention 2101Artice Appling & Jennifer Mason School Quality 2025-2026 (Secondary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely Specialty Center Expectations and Appeals 2105Stephanie Lambrecht AI and Durable Skills: Strengthening the Henrico Learner Profile 2213Kourtney Bostain • Jon G BLISS? Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors 1207Michele Andrews Explicit Instruction 2210Dr. Drew Baker • Taren Meekins • Jenn Coleman Say what? Engaging families and staff through meaningful communication AuditoriumEileen Cox • Ken Blackstone • Cean Gilliland • Chris O'Brion • Dylan Garner Threat Assessment Training- REQUIRED Community RoomKatie Moorman Supporting Early-Career Teachers 2107Dr. Sarah Slaughter Talent Perform and Substitutes 2106Felicia Bryant

12:30pm EDT

Bridges Math Intervention for Leaders 2212Kelly Parker Coaching is for EVERYONE!: Setting Expectations for Authentic Engagement 2203Sarah Combs • Denise Clary & Nicole Sanchez-Coe Cornerstone Assessments for Middle Schools 1103Dr. Taylor Snow School Quality 2025-2026 (Secondary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely Specialty Center Expectations and Appeals 2102Stephanie Lambrecht Unified Insights - Intervention Data 2213Dr. Christina Saunders & Jen Perry AI and Durable Skills: Strengthening the Henrico Learner Profile 2207/2208Kourtney Bostain • Jon G BLISS? Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors 1207Michele Andrews Explicit Instruction 2210Dr. Drew Baker • Taren Meekins • Jenn Coleman Say what? Engaging families and staff through meaningful communication AuditoriumEileen Cox • Ken Blackstone • Cean Gilliland • Chris O'Brion • Dylan Garner Threat Assessment Training- REQUIRED Community RoomKatie Moorman Supporting Early-Career Teachers 2107Dr. Sarah Slaughter Talent Perform and Substitutes 2106Felicia Bryant

1:55pm EDT

Advancing Rigorous Instruction with Depth and Complexity: A Framework for Elementary Leaders 1105Shannon Wakefield • Catherine Kelly • Jenna Conlee • Matt Parker Best Practice For Attendance Team Support and Engagement 1111Shenita Williams • Jan Parrish Elevating Student Learning: Observing What Matters Most in Science Instruction 1104Karen Hues Integrating Capstones and Work-Based Learning Across Specialty Centers 2104Stephanie Lambrecht Leading with Language: Strengthening ESL Instruction and Compliance in Your Schools 1103Sarah Modrak • Allyn Pritchard • Dede Cox School Quality 2025-2026 (Elementary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely Unified Insights - Intervention Data 2213Dr. Christina Saunders & Jen Perry Explicit Instruction 2210Dr. Drew Baker • Taren Meekins • Jenn Coleman Get in the Game: Boost Student Engagement and Belonging 2207/2208Jon G Leading 504: Tools, Trends & Tactics 2203Nisha Green-Jones Sustainability Suggestions for Schools 2103Eric Byers MTSS Across the Tiers: Secondary 1110JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder Threat Assessment Training -REQUIRED Community RoomKatie Moorman Empowered Leaders- Resilient Schools 2109/2110Amy Johnson • Liz Parker Supervising & Supporting School Counselors: A Guide for AdministratorsStar Anderson • Nicole Scalea Supporting Early-Career Teachers 2107Dr. Sarah Slaughter From Digital Drama to Digital Leadership - Creating a Culture of Responsible Tech Use 2106Katie Tarasovic

3:20pm EDT

Advancing Rigorous Instruction with Depth and Complexity: A Framework for Elementary Leaders 1105Jenna Conlee • Catherine Kelly • Matt Parker • Shannon Wakefield Best Practice For Attendance Team Support and Engagement 1111Shenita Williams • Jan Parrish Elevating Student Learning: Observing What Matters Most in Science Instruction 1104Karen Hues Integrating Capstones and Work-Based Learning Across Specialty Centers 2104Stephanie Lambrecht Leading with Language: Strengthening ESL Instruction and Compliance in Your Schools 2207/2208Dede Cox • Sarah Modrak • Allyn Pritchard Middle School Math Tier II Intervention 2101Artice Appling & Jennifer Mason School Quality 2025-2026 (Elementary)- REQUIRED 1106/1107Ann Marie Seely From Digital Drama to Digital Leadership - Creating a Culture of Responsible Tech Use 2106Katie Tarasovic Get in the Game: Boost Student Engagement and Belonging 1208/1209Jon G Leading 504: Tools, Trends & Tactics 2203Nisha Green-Jones MTSS Across the Tiers: Elementary 1103JaNee Boston • Julian Rieder Threat Assessment Training -REQUIRED Community RoomKatie Moorman Empowered Leaders- Resilient Schools 2109/2110Amy Johnson • Liz Parker Supervising & Supporting School Counselors: A Guide for Administrators 1110Nicole Scalea • Star Anderson TLC Informational Meeting with Principals 2216Dr. Melanie Phipps • Dr. Sarah Slaughter • Dr. Jenn Rucker • HR

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