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Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2025
Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2025 Empowering Leaders Symposium
Venue: 2207/2208 clear filter
Tuesday, July 22
 

1:55pm EDT

Legal Requirements when disciplining SWD (including MDR and procedural safeguard protections)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
Understanding the legal requirements of an MDR and the role of the administrator in the process.
Speakers
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
2207/2208

3:20pm EDT

Unreasonable Hospitality: What the resturant industry can teach us about taking care of our staff and stakeholders.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
This session is based on the book, Unreasonable Hospitality. This session will cover the key tenets of the book and talk about how to systematize showing appreciation for staff.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
2207/2208
 
Wednesday, July 23
 

10:15am EDT

Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
This session highlights the expanded direct 1:1 support Student Support Interventions (SSIs) will provide to students on their caseloads, alongside comprehensive campus-wide assistance. The goal is to equip SSIs with effective strategies and resources to support students to improve their behavior performance positively impacting their overall academic and attendance outcomes. Additionally, this session introduces a progress monitoring tool to manage interventions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about innovative solutions that can enhance your school's intervention processes and support student success.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
2207/2208

12:30pm EDT

Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
This session highlights the expanded direct 1:1 support Student Support Interventions (SSIs) will provide to students on their caseloads, alongside comprehensive campus-wide assistance. The goal is to equip SSIs with effective strategies and resources to support students to improve their behavior performance positively impacting their overall academic and attendance outcomes. Additionally, this session introduces a progress monitoring tool to manage interventions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about innovative solutions that can enhance your school's intervention processes and support student success.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
2207/2208

1:55pm EDT

Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
This session highlights the expanded direct 1:1 support Student Support Interventions (SSIs) will provide to students on their caseloads, alongside comprehensive campus-wide assistance. The goal is to equip SSIs with effective strategies and resources to support students to improve their behavior performance positively impacting their overall academic and attendance outcomes. Additionally, this session introduces a progress monitoring tool to manage interventions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about innovative solutions that can enhance your school's intervention processes and support student success.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
2207/2208

3:20pm EDT

Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI
Wednesday July 23, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
This session highlights the expanded direct 1:1 support Student Support Interventions (SSIs) will provide to students on their caseloads, alongside comprehensive campus-wide assistance. The goal is to equip SSIs with effective strategies and resources to support students to improve their behavior performance positively impacting their overall academic and attendance outcomes. Additionally, this session introduces a progress monitoring tool to manage interventions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about innovative solutions that can enhance your school's intervention processes and support student success.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
2207/2208
 
Thursday, July 24
 

12:30pm EDT

AI and Durable Skills: Strengthening the Henrico Learner Profile
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
As AI reshapes the world of work and learning, durable skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, character and citizenship are more important than ever. In this session, we’ll explore how AI tools can support — not replace — the development of these essential skills in students. You'll learn strategies for using AI to enhance deeper learning, drive student agency, and align instructional practices with the Henrico Learner Profile. Walk away with examples, practical tools, and conversation starters to help your staff integrate AI while building future-ready students rooted in the HLP.
Speakers
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Kourtney Bostain

Director of Innovation
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Jon G

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
2207/2208

1:55pm EDT

Get in the Game: Boost Student Engagement and Belonging
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
Gaming is more than entertainment — it’s a powerful way to connect with today’s students. In this session, we’ll explore how esports and game-based activities can drive student engagement, improve attendance, and strengthen wellness and belonging, especially for hard-to-reach students, neurodiverse learners, English learners, and more. Whether you’re looking to start a club, build a competitive team, or use gaming for PBIS and student connections, you’ll leave with practical ideas and starter strategies to bring the power of scholastic esports to your school community. Get ready to get in the game — and unlock a new pathway for student success.
Speakers
avatar for Jon G

Jon G

Education Specialist, Innovative Learning, Department of Innovative Learning
Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
2207/2208

3:20pm EDT

Leading with Language: Strengthening ESL Instruction and Compliance in Your Schools
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
Empower yourself to lead and support multilingual learners more effectively! This session will guide administrators in examining ESL curriculum through a side-by-side look at general education content lessons and ESL language-focused lessons. Learn what to look for during ESL teacher observations, how to differentiate between content and language objectives, and how to ensure your school remains in compliance with ESL regulations. Walk away with clear strategies to champion strong language instruction across all classrooms.
Speakers
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Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Department of Teaching & Learning
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
2207/2208
 
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