Please join the Department of Innovation for “AI-Ready Schools.” Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping education, and schools that embrace this shift will be best equipped to adapt and thrive. Through this session, participants will explore a school-wide blueprint for integrating AI safely, responsibly, and equitably, so no one is left behind. You will get practical strategies for cultivating innovation among teachers, strengthening students' digital literacy and citizenship skills, and seamlessly weaving AI initiatives into your school’s goals. Leave with actionable ideas and tools to help lead your school to become AI-ready.
Description of the BLISS program (profile of students and interventions) for administrators who may not be familiar with the program. Learn to think about student consequences using a new lens.
School administrators will explore practical strategies for crafting clear, impactful messages that connect with families and staff without overwhelming them. We'll discuss how to bridge the gap between complex school operations and everyday understanding to promote inclusivity and engagement. We will also talk about the challenges of information overload and how to effectively use tools like ParentSquare, newsletters, social media, and media relations to strengthen communication.
Please join the Department of Innovation for “AI-Ready Leadership.” Leading AI at your school starts with developing your own skills. Through this session, participants will explore essential AI competencies for school leaders, boosting your productivity, creativity, and leadership effectiveness. We will cut through the complexity to reinforce your existing foundational AI knowledge and provide the essential AI literacies leaders need to thrive today. This session will empower you to confidently use, model, and lead safe, effective AI implementation in your school, helping you to remain an informed leader.
Description of the BLISS program (profile of students and interventions) for administrators who may not be familiar with the program. Learn to think about student consequences using a new lens.
Learn how the Explicit Instruction approach, developed by Dr. Anita Archer, promotes student achievement, academic engagement, and on-task behavior and helps teachers cover content more deeply and quickly. Throughout the learning, participants will explore the core concepts of Explicit Instruction, a set of research based design and delivery principles that provide a clear model for what impactful classroom instruction looks like.
School administrators will explore practical strategies for crafting clear, impactful messages that connect with families and staff without overwhelming them. We'll discuss how to bridge the gap between complex school operations and everyday understanding to promote inclusivity and engagement. We will also talk about the challenges of information overload and how to effectively use tools like ParentSquare, newsletters, social media, and media relations to strengthen communication.
Please join the Department of Innovation for “Click Happens,” a session designed to support school leaders in identifying key innovation priorities for the year ahead. In today’s tech-rich classrooms, school leaders play a critical role in shaping how digital tools are used—safely, effectively, and with purpose. This session will equip you to support teachers in making responsible digital choices, understand the student resource request process, and confidently reinforce appropriate digital use across your building.Leave with real-world scenarios, leadership strategies, and key language you can use to support your school safety plan, including how to promote safe, ethical, and aligned digital practices. You’ll also walk away with a clearer understanding of how to maximize the role of your Innovative Learning Coach (ILC) to build a school culture where technology supports both innovation and safety.
Learn how the Explicit Instruction approach, developed by Dr. Anita Archer, promotes student achievement, academic engagement, and on-task behavior and helps teachers cover content more deeply and quickly. Throughout the learning, participants will explore the core concepts of Explicit Instruction, a set of research based design and delivery principles that provide a clear model for what impactful classroom instruction looks like.
Please join the Department of Innovation for “Get in the Game” and learn how you can increase student engagement, improve attendance, and strengthen wellness and belonging—especially for hard-to-reach students, neurodiverse learners, and English learners. Join us for an introduction and invitation to game-based clubs and competitions, including Esports, FIRST LEGO League, and Minecraft challenges, that are available to bring to your school. These programs help students find a sense of belonging, boost their engagement, and develop social, leadership, and career skills. Whether you are looking to start a club, build a competitive team, or use gaming for PBIS, you will leave ready to get in the game and unlock a new pathway for student success!
Section 504 compliance isn’t just about paperwork — it’s about leadership, equity, and protecting your students and your school. This interactive 75-minute session cuts through the legal jargon and gives school and administrators real-world tools, current legal insights, and practical strategies to confidently lead 504 processes on their campuses.
We'll tackle hot-button issues including mental health accommodations, discipline and manifestation determinations, chronic health conditions, and the rising tide of parent conflict — all through the lens of compliance and campus culture. Walk away with easy-to-implement templates, risk-spotting strategies, and a leadership action plan to improve implementation, reduce disputes, and empower your team.
Please join the Department of Innovation for “AI-Ready Schools.” Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping education, and schools that embrace this shift will be best equipped to adapt and thrive. Through this session, participants will explore a school-wide blueprint for integrating AI safely, responsibly, and equitably, so no one is left behind. You will get practical strategies for cultivating innovation among teachers, strengthening students' digital literacy and citizenship skills, and seamlessly weaving AI initiatives into your school’s goals. Leave with actionable ideas and tools to help lead your school to become AI-ready.
Please join the Department of Innovation for “Get in the Game” and learn how you can increase student engagement, improve attendance, and strengthen wellness and belonging—especially for hard-to-reach students, neurodiverse learners, and English learners. Join us for an introduction and invitation to game-based clubs and competitions, including Esports, FIRST LEGO League, and Minecraft challenges, that are available to bring to your school. These programs help students find a sense of belonging, boost their engagement, and develop social, leadership, and career skills. Whether you are looking to start a club, build a competitive team, or use gaming for PBIS, you will leave ready to get in the game and unlock a new pathway for student success!
Section 504 compliance isn’t just about paperwork — it’s about leadership, equity, and protecting your students and your school. This interactive 75-minute session cuts through the legal jargon and gives school and administrators real-world tools, current legal insights, and practical strategies to confidently lead 504 processes on their campuses.
We'll tackle hot-button issues including mental health accommodations, discipline and manifestation determinations, chronic health conditions, and the rising tide of parent conflict — all through the lens of compliance and campus culture. Walk away with easy-to-implement templates, risk-spotting strategies, and a leadership action plan to improve implementation, reduce disputes, and empower your team.
This session will highlight key sustainability recommendations from the HEART Youth Council and the HCPS Sustainability Summit, focusing on student-driven solutions for a greener future. Participants will explore how these recommendations align with district goals and identify actionable steps to support and implement them. Join us to learn how HCPS leaders can amplify student voices and drive meaningful sustainability initiatives across our schools.
