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7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keep DLAC Weird: A Running (or Walking) Conversation with Michigan Virtual - Tuesday
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keep DLAC Weird: A Running (or Walking) Conversation with Michigan Virtual - Tuesday
Location: Lobby
Presenter:
Joe Freidhoff
– Michigan Virutal
Presenter:
Jamey Fitzpatrick
– Michigan Virutal
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Mindful Movement with The Namaste Project (Tuesday morning Yoga)
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Mindful Movement with The Namaste Project (Tuesday morning Yoga)
Location: Skyline
Presenter:
Danielle Brunson, Ed.S, MAED
– The Namaste Project
Presenter:
Trinity Wilbourn, M.Ed (she/her/hers)
– The Namaste Project
SEL and Wraparound Services
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Breakfast
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Networking Breakfast
Location: Atrium Ballroom
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
"Think Outside the Box: Creative Interventions & Ready-to-Use Tools Before Special Education Referral!"
9:25 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Think Outside the Box: Creative Interventions & Ready-to-Use Tools Before Special Education Referral!
Location: A702
Presenter:
Kelley Fontanilla
– Pecos Cyber Academy
Presenter:
Daelena Potter
– Pecos Cyber Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
“Keeping Up with the Curriculum” the Reality of UBD Curricular Planning: Share how your school ensures that quality planning leads to quality courses.
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
“Keeping Up with the Curriculum” the Reality of UBD Curricular Planning: Share how your school ensures that quality planning leads to quality courses.
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Katy Giovanisci, Ed.D (she/her/hers)
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Access to High Quality Instruction: Providing Opportunity for All
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Access to High Quality Instruction: Providing Opportunity for All
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Navi Cabrera (she/her/hers)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Wilbern Simpson (he/him/his)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Expanding Access through Fairness and Belonging
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Adjusting the GPS: Developing & Implementing a Virtual Multi-Tiered System of Supports
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Adjusting the GPS: Developing & Implementing a Virtual Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Location: A702
Presenter:
Dionna Randas
– GOAL Digital Academy
Presenter:
Kelly Watson, n/a
– GOAL Digital Academy
Presenter:
Stephanie Bowers
– GOAL Digital Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Better Together: Networked Learning Models for Driving Improvement
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Better Together: Networked Learning Models for Driving Improvement
Location: M301
Presenter:
Michael Ham (he/him/his)
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Funding/Policy
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond Generative AI: How “Agentic” AI Can Revolutionize Classroom Management and School Administration
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond Generative AI: How “Agentic” AI Can Revolutionize Classroom Management and School Administration
Location: A701
Presenter:
Ayush Agarwal
– Pencil Spaces
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Conference: How the DLAC Powers Growth All Year
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Conference: How DLAC Powers Growth All Year
Location: A706
Presenter:
Christine Voelker, MLS (she/her/hers)
– DLAC
Professional Development
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Collaborative Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners in Online Schools
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Collaborative Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners in Online Schools
Location: A707
Presenter:
Breauna C. Wall, Ed.D.
– CollaborativeEd Solutions
Special Student Populations
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Bridges: How School Counselors Connect and Empower Students
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Bridges: How School Counselors Connect and Empower Students
Location: A708
Presenter:
Melinda D. Owens
– BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning)
Presenter:
Pam Carter
– BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning)
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Purposeful Partnerships: Engaging Students and Families Beyond the Virtual Classroom
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Purposeful Partnerships: Engaging Students and Families Beyond the Virtual Classroom
Location: M302
Presenter:
Marcela Andrés (she/her/hers)
– designEDengagement, PBC
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting Beyond Clicks: Crafting Vital Online Communities for Student Success
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting Beyond Clicks: Crafting Vital Online Communities for Student Success
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Sarah Johnston (she/her/hers)
– Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting Virtual Students: Engaging through Clubs, Committees, and Competitions
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting Virtual Students: Engaging through Clubs, Committees, and Competitions
Location: A704
Presenter:
Cindy Carbajal, MSIDT and MBA
– Pearson Virtual Schools
Presenter:
Tunya Turner
– Pearson Virtual Schools
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creating Community and Student Engagement in a Virtual World
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creating Community and Student Engagement in a Virtual World
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Kelli Jordan, Ed.D.
– Chesapeake Public Schools
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Defining Quality EdTech and AI: A Framework for Virtual and Hybrid Learning Success
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Defining Quality EdTech and AI: A Framework for Virtual and Hybrid Learning Success
Location: M301
Presenter:
Michael Ham (he/him/his)
– The Learning Accelerator
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Development and Evaluation of KASI: An AI-Based Tool to Make Chemistry Learning More Accessible for Students with Blindness
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Development and Evaluation of Kasi: A Multi-sensory Tool to Make Chemistry Learning More Accessible for Students with Blindness
Location: A703
Speaker:
Julia Winter
– Alchemie
Accessibility
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Literacy in Online Education
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Literacy in Online Education
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Shadarra James (she/her/hers)
– Texas Connections Academy
Quality
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Digital Learning
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Nurturing Life-long Learners by Building Meaningful Connections between students and inspiring minds
Location: L504/505
Co-Presenter:
Taichi Sugiura
– Inspire High, Inc.
Co-Presenter:
Emi Takemura
– FutureEdu
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Drive Awareness & Boost Enrollment: How to Create Digital Marketing Campaigns for Your School
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Drive Awareness & Boost Enrollment: How to Create Digital Marketing Campaigns for Your School
Location: A703
Presenter:
J. Todd Rash
– StrongMind
Co-Presenter:
Adam Wilkerson
– StrongMind
Communications/Marketing
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Effective Strategies for Integrating 3D Learning Environments in Schools and Districts
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Effective Strategies for Integrating Dynamic 3D Learning Environments in Schools and Districts
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Eric Tao (he/him/his)
– MegaMinds
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning: Community, Engagement, and Belonging
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning: Community, Engagement, and Belonging
Location: L508
Presenter:
Holly Skadsem
– Bloomington Public Schools
Presenter:
Lexie Schulte (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presenter:
Ray Cannon (he/him/his)
– Bloomington Public Schools
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging MLL Students in Reciprocal Academic Conversations in the Online Environment
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging MLL Students in Reciprocal Academic Conversations in the Online Environment
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Hayley R. Murphy (she/her/hers)
– Denver Online 6-12
Special Student Populations
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
FLEX: Providing At-Risk Students Opportunities for Success
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
FLEX: Providing At-Risk Students Opportunities for Success
Location: A705
Presenter:
Kaisha Mathis
– THRIVE Learning Collaborative
Co-Presenter:
Krista Cochran
– THRIVE Learning Collaborative
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
From AI-Powered Classrooms to the Future: Preparing for the Next 5 Years in Online Education
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
From AI-Powered Classrooms to the Future: Preparing for the Next 5 Years in Online Education
Location: A707
Presenter:
Adam Geiman
– Eastern Lancaster County School District
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Concept to Classroom: Implementing AI for Good in Schools
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Concept to Classroom: Implementing AI for Good in Schools
Location: M302
Presenter:
Carly L. Ghantous, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Learn21
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– Learn21
Co-Presenter:
Erica Shumaker
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Georgia Online and Blended Learning Meetup
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Georgia Online and Blended Learning Meetup
Location: M304
Presenter:
Ryan Fuller, EdD
– Cobb Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Drake Benton
– Georgia Connections Academy
Presenter:
Emily Kroutil, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Harnessing Hope and Resilience to Tackle Virtual Learning Challenges, Enhance Well-Being, and Increase Student Engagement!
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Harnessing Hope and Resilience to Tackle Virtual Learning Challenges, Enhance Well-Being, and Increase Student Engagement!
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Sara Stockwell, Ed.S. (she/her/hers)
– Battelle for Kids
Presenter:
Kris Stewart
– Ohio Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Sam Lathan (she/her/hers)
– OHVA Middle School
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
K-12 Online Student Exhibitions: How Directed, Independent Learners Experience the “Science Fair” Development to Dissemination
9:25 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
K-12 Online Student Exhibitions: How Directed, Independent Learners Experience the “Science Fair” Development to Dissemination
Location: A704
Presenter:
Jessica Romito, MA.Ed; NBCT (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs School
Presenter:
Caitlin A. Moxley, M.A.T (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs School
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Low Effort, High Impact Accessible Content Tips for All Learners (Level 1)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Low Effort, High Impact Accessible Content Tips for All Learners (Level 1)
Location: L503
Presenter:
Meri Tunison (she/her/hers)
– Wisconsin Virtual School
Presenter:
Larissa Zompolas (she/her/hers)
– Wisconsin Virtual School
Accessibility
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Measuring and Unlocking the Power of Parental Support in Online Learning
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Measuring and Unlocking the Power of Parental Support in Online Learning
Location: A708
Presenter:
Jered Borup
– George Mason University
Presenter:
Matt White
– Indiana Department of Education
Research
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Methods for Building Self-Management and Executive Function Skills in Online Cohort Model Programs
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Task-Initiation for Online Learners, the Most Crucial Executive Function/Skill for Today's Student
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Scott C. Rowles, MAT, P/ET
– Baker Early College & Potentia Academics
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Minnesota State Meetup
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Minnesota State Meetup
Location: M303
Presenter:
Steven Cullison, n/a (he/him/his)
– Edina Public Schools
Professional Development
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Missouri State Affiliate Meet-Up
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Missouri State Affiliate Meet-Up
Location: Skyline 6
Presenter:
Meghan Roe
– Launch Virtual Learning
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Motivating Credit Recovery Students: Strategies for Student Success
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Motivating Credit Recovery Students: Strategies for Student Success
Location: A703
Presenter:
Samantha L. Goldsmith (they/them/theirs)
– Stride/HCCA
Presenter:
Toya Wells-Hawkins (she/her/hers)
– Indiana Digital Alternative School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating Remote Testing: Innovations and Insights for Digital Learning
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating Remote Testing: Innovations and Insights for Digital Learning
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Nadia W. Seals, M. Ed
– Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Accountability
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Pathways to Excellence: Elevating Your K-12 Virtual Learning Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Pathways to Excellence: Elevating Your K-12 Virtual Learning Program
Location: A601
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Harrington
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Dr. Tovah Sheldon
– Michigan Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Kim Hendrick
– CIESC
Co-Presenter:
Mandy Perry
– Pinellas Virtual School
Co-Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– Capital Area Online Learning Association (CAOLA)
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Paving the Way: How Effective Virtual Assessment Fuels a Student-Centered K-12 Future
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Paving the Way: How Effective Virtual Assessment Fuels a Student-Centered K-12 Future
Location: M301
Presenter:
Michael Ham (he/him/his)
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Peter A. Robertson (he/him/his)
– FuturesEducation
Accountability
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Removing Cookie Cutter Tech for Innovative Remote Solutions
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Removing Cookie Cutter Tech for Innovative Remote Solutions
Location: A705
Presenter:
Christy O'Glee (she/her/hers)
– Class
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Seven Digital Learning Trends that You Should Know
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Seven Digital Learning Trends that You Should Know
Location: A701
Presenter:
John Watson, n/a
– DLAC
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Snapshot 2025: A Year in Review of Trends in K-12 Digital Learning
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Snapshot 2025: A Year in Review of Trends in K-12 Digital Learning
Location: A706
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Presenter:
Kate Mayfield (she/her/hers)
– Consultant
Funding/Policy
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Sparking up Leadership: Igniting your Influence with Sparkle and Shine
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Sparking up Leadership: Igniting your Influence with Sparkle and Shine
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)
– Sparking Up Leadership
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Test Your Luck with Artificial Intelligence
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Test Your Luck with Artificial Intelligence
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Charlie Thayer
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Rachel Book
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Sandy Marchant (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Mitch A. Cumings
– Berrien Springs Public Schools
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
The AI Sandbox: Play your way into the future of AI and Education
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
The AI Sandbox: Play Your Way into the Future of AI and Education
Location: A602
Presenter:
Mike Yates
– The Reinvention Lab at Teach for America
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Top 5 Tips For Utilizing Paraeducators
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Top 5 Tips For Utilizing Paraeducators
Location: A708
Presenter:
Victoria Webb (she/her/hers)
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
Amanda Lyons (she/her/hers)
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
DeLaina Tonks, PhD
– Mountain Heights Academy
Special Student Populations
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming Onboarding with Technology and Data
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming Onboarding with Technology and Data
Location: A705
Presenter:
Patrick Yurgosky
– Moss Adams
Presenter:
Teresa Scavulli (she/her/hers)
– Pearson
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Using Adaptive AI to Improve Math Achievement in Grades 5-12
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Using Adaptive AI to Improve Math Achievement in Grades 5-12
Location: A701
Presenter:
Joanne A. Jones Barnett, Ph.D., Ed.D.
– Center for Digital Learning Research, Design and Resources
Teaching Strategies
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Welcoming Newcomers/Lower-Level Multilingual Learners to your Online Enviornment
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Welcoming Newcomers/Lower-Level Multilingual Learners to your Online Enviornment
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Sarah E. Klieforth-Williams (she/her/hers)
– Denver Public Schools
Expanding Access through Fairness and Belonging
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall
Location: Marquis Ballroom
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
#BuildingVirtualRelationships: How to Thrive and Shine in the Digital Age
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
#BuildingVirtualRelationships: How to Thrive and Shine in the Digital Age
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)
– Sparking Up Leadership
Technology
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Comprehensive School Communication Plan to Engage all Your Stakeholders
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
A Comprehensive School Communication Plan to Engage all Your Stakeholders
Location: A705
Presenter:
Mike Agostinelli, Ed.S.
– Montana Digital Academy
Communications/Marketing
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Accountability Architects: Building A Culture of Commitment
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Accountability Architects: Building A Culture of Commitment
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Julie Jimerson (she/her/hers)
– Stride- K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Amanda Miro
– Stride-K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Courtney McElroy
– Stride- K12 Learning Solutions
Accountability
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI Tools for Individualized Learning Support
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI Tools for Individualized Learning Support
Location: A704
Presenter:
Diane L. Johnson, PhD
– Nightingale College
Special Student Populations
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Amplify Adventures: Captivating Online Students in Crucial Learning Arenas
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Amplify Adventures: Captivating Online Students in Crucial Learning Arenas
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Maegan M. Proctor
– Indiana Digital Learning School
Presenter:
Amy Ott-Lutterman (she/her/hers)
– Indiana Digital Learning School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Hybrid Learning Educational Partners Outside of Direct Instruction
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Classroom: Engaging Hybrid Learning Educational Partners Outside of Direct Instruction
Location: A702
Presenter:
Sam Parcher (she/her/hers)
– El Dorado County Office of Education Charter Alternative Programs
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Humanizing Virtual Education
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Humanizing Virtual Education
Location: M302
Presenter:
Carla Jefferson
– Darlington County School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Excellence in Alternative Ed Programs: Innovative Solutions and Discussions on What Works
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Excellence in Alternative Ed Programs: Innovative Solutions and Discussions on What Works
Location: M301
Presenter:
Jennifer Sayre (she/her/hers)
– Fairfield County ESC
Presenter:
Marie C. Ward
– Fairfield County Educational Service Center
Design and Refine Your Program
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Family Connection Through a School News Program (and Family Targeted Videos)!
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Family Connection Through a School News Program (and Family Targeted Videos)!
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Ray Cannon (he/him/his)
– Bloomington Public Schools
Communications/Marketing
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Purposeful Partnerships: Engaging Students and Families Beyond the Virtual Classroom
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Purposeful Partnerships: Engaging Students and Families Beyond the Virtual Classroom
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Marcela Andrés (she/her/hers)
– designEDengagement, PBC
SEL and Wraparound Services
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Consistency Matters: Streamlining Digital Learning for Student Success
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Consistency Matters: Streamlining Digital Learning for Student Success
Location: A706
Presenter:
Sandy Marchant (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Rachel Book
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Digital Content
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Constructing a Foundation for Student Success!
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Constructing a Foundation for Student Success!
Location: A708
Presenter:
Melinda D. Owens
– BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning)
Presenter:
Pam Carter
– BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning)
Design and Refine Your Program
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Customizing Assessments for Authentic Learning: Bridging Vendor Curriculum with SME Customized Learning Opportunities
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Customizing Assessments for Authentic Learning: Bridging Vendor Curriculum with SME Customized Learning Opportunities
Location: A706
Presenter:
Kaitlyn Allen (she/her/hers)
– North Dakota Center for Distance Education
Digital Content
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Educators of PA: Meet, Mingle, Innovate
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Educators of PA: Meet, Mingle, Innovate
Location: M303
Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– Capital Area Online Learning Association (CAOLA)
Co-Presenter:
Matt Zeglen (he/him/his)
– CAOLA
Co-Presenter:
Zack Simmen (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Professional Development
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Virtual Education: The Power of School Reviews
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Virtual Education: The Power of School Reviews
Location: A708
Presenter:
Jay Adams, n/a (she/her/hers)
– SchoolWorks
Quality
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Online Learning Success: Leadership Skills, Engagement Strategies, and Academic Growth
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Online Learning Success: Leadership Skills, Engagement Strategies, and Academic Growth
Location: A708
Presenter:
Lea Ann Lockard, BBA, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Elevate e-Learning LLC
Co-Presenter:
Brita Martin-Lindsey, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Elevate e-Learning, LLC
Design and Refine Your Program
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Learners without Breaking the Bank: Using OER Resources to brand and create high quality courses on a budget
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Learners without Breaking the Bank: Using OER Resources to brand and create high quality courses on a budget
Location: A706
Presenter:
Lisa Pizzuto, Masters in Instructional Design
– Fulton Virtual
Presenter:
Bernadette MacDonald (she/her/hers)
– LearnNorth
Digital Content
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Absenteeism to Engagement
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Absenteeism to Engagement
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Natalie Freeman (she/her/hers)
– Indiana Online- CIESC
Presenter:
Melissa Bardack, M.Ed
– Indiana Online - CIESC
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Get Your Gmail in Gear: Organize, Automate, and Optimize Your Inbox for Maximum Productivity
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Get Your Gmail in Gear: Organize, Automate, and Optimize Your Inbox for Maximum Productivity
Location: A702
Presenter:
Drake Benton
– Georgia Connections Academy
Technology
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Global Landscape of Online and Hybrid Education
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Global Landscape of Online and Hybrid Education
Location: A601
Presenter:
Louisa Childs
– Dwight Global Online School
Presenter:
Raymond Ravaglia
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to Teach Students About Character Chatbots in the Classroom
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
How to Teach Students About Character Chatbots in the Classroom
Location: A704
Presenter:
Mike Kentz, n/a
– AI Literacy Partners
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Language Proficiency in a Global Society: Innovating the Future of Online World Languages Education
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Language Proficiency in a Global Society: Innovating the Future of Online World Languages Education
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Rebecca D. HwangBo, Ed.S.
– Cobb Virtual Academy - Cobb County School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Learning isn’t by Manufacture Date: Mulit-Age Classes to Create Authentic Learning Experiences
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Learning isn’t by Manufacture Date: Mulit-Age Classes to Create Authentic Learning Experiences
Location: A702
Presenter:
Tani Sapp
– Braintree Educational Services
Co-Presenter:
Emilee Bodily (she/her/hers)
– Braintree Academy
Digital Content
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging AI for School Redesign
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Profile of a Future Learner in the Age of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Location: A602
Presenter:
Ken Dirkin (he/him/his)
– Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Presenter:
Justin Bruno, n/a
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Jason Neiffer
– Montana Digital Academy
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Living and Working with AI: A Co-Intelligence Book Study
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Living and Working with AI: A Co-Intelligence Book Study
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
David Young
– Michigan Virtual
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Make Music Count: Engaging Students in Math Through Piano and Pop Songs
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Make Music Count: Engaging Students in Math Through Piano and Pop Songs
Location: L503
Presenter:
Wendy L. Oliver, Ed.D., CSM
– Xperience Education
Presenter:
Marcus Blackwell
– Make Music Count
Digital Content
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Michigan Meet Up
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Michigan Meet Up
Location: M304
Presenter:
Walt Sutterlin
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Joe Freidhoff
– Michigan Virutal
Co-Presenter:
Dr. Tovah Sheldon
– Michigan Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Lisa Sitkins
– LSS Connections and Consulting LLC
Co-Presenter:
Rebekah Redmer
– Jenison Public Schools
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Microschools Explained: Small, Innovative, and Impactful
11:10 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Microschools Explained: Small, Innovative, and Impactful
Location: M302
Presenter:
Victoria J. Andrews
– Getting Smart
Presenter:
Jordan D. Luster
– Getting Smart
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Morning Meeting: Creating Community within Asynchronous Learning
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Morning Meeting: Creating Community within Asynchronous Learning
Location: A701
Presenter:
Colleen Francisco
– Laurel Springs School
Presenter:
Brianne Martine
– Laurel Springs School
Teaching Strategies
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Neurodivergent Super Powers for Teachers
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Neurodivergent Super Powers for Teachers
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Betsy Springer (she/her/hers)
– Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Expanding Access through Fairness and Belonging
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Plugging into Student Success: MTSS Strategies in Online Learning
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Plugging into Student Success: MTSS Strategies in Online Learning
Location: A701
Presenter:
Kenzie Hill, n/a (she/her/hers)
– 279Online
Presenter:
Ryan Bisson
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Quality in Focus: Engaging with the National Standards for Quality Online Programs (NSQOP) and Accreditation Readiness
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Quality in Focus: Engaging with the National Standards for Quality Online Programs (NSQOP) and Accreditation Readiness
Location: L508
Presenter:
Cynthia Hamblin
– Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Harrington
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Amy Michalowski (she/her/hers)
– VHS Learning
Quality
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
SCHOOL'S OUT: What The Boom in Unconventional School Models Means for the Future of Education
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
SCHOOL'S OUT: What The Boom in Unconventional School Models Means for the Future of Education
Location: A705
Presenter:
Mickey Revenaugh
– School’s Out
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Small Schools, Big Impact: How Microschools are Leveraging Tech for Personalized and Sustainable Learning
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Small Schools, Big Impact: How Microschools are Leveraging Tech for Personalized and Sustainable Learning
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Jordan D. Luster
– Getting Smart
Speaker:
Lisa Tarshis
– Primer Foundation
Speaker:
Coi Morefield, MBA (she/her/hers)
– The Lab School of Memphis
Speaker:
Christy Cleugh, Ed.D.
– ASU Prep Global
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Virtual Learning: A Unified Process for Data-Driven Student Support
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Virtual Learning: A Unified Process for Data-Driven Student Support
Location: A707
Presenter:
Brion Eriksen
– Student Achievement Systems
Presenter:
Kristi Teall
– Teall Educational Consulting
Design and Refine Your Program
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Student & Family Engagement with a Variety of In-Person Opportunities for Digital Learners
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Student & Family Engagement with a Variety of In-Person Opportunities for Digital Learners
Location: M302
Presenter:
Lauren K. Bailey
– Braintree Education
Design and Refine Your Program
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS…YOU BET! Making the Most Out of Synchronous Sessions
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS…YOU BET! Making the Most Out of Synchronous Sessions
Location: A701
Presenter:
Kaisha Mathis
– THRIVE Learning Collaborative
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Sanders (she/her/hers)
– Thrive
Co-Presenter:
Brooke Heskew
– Thrive Collaborative
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Synergizing Success: Onboarding Online Teachers
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Synergizing Success: Onboarding Online Teachers
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Patsy J. Kraj
– Cobb Virtual Academy - CCSD
Presenter:
Rebecca D. HwangBo, Ed.S.
– Cobb Virtual Academy - Cobb County School District
Design and Refine Your Program
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Act of Communication: Elevating the Visibility, Reputation, and Engagement of Our Online Program
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Act of Communication: Elevating the Visibility, Reputation, and Engagement of Our Online Program
Location: A703
Presenter:
Jeff Simmons
– Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Presenter:
Valerie Doherty
– Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Communications/Marketing
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Future of Education: Schools that Combine the Best of In-Person/Hybrid/Online Experiences to Meet Student Needs
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Future of Education: Schools that Combine the Best of In-Person/Hybrid/Online Experiences to Meet Student Needs
Location: A703
Presenter:
Lindsay Keller (she/her/hers)
– Village High School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Future of Learning: Unbundling Education through Hybrid Models
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Future of Learning: Unbundling Education through Hybrid Models
Location: A705
Presenter:
Cassie Olguin, n/a
– Outschool, Inc.
Presenter:
Tegan Bombard
– Outschool
Presenter:
Varun Kumar
– Outschool
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Good, the Bad, and the Outright Ugly: Conversations on Supporting the Struggling Reader Virtually
11:00 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Good, the Bad, and the Outright Ugly: Conversations on Supporting the Struggling Reader Virtually
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Kelly Watson
– GOAL Digital Academy
Presenter:
Dionna Randas
– GOAL Digital Academy
Co-Presenter:
Stephanie Bowers
– GOAL Digital Academy
Special Student Populations
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Greater Option: Reaching the Credit Deficient Student Online and Creating a Pathway to Graduation
11:35 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Greater Option: Reaching the Credit Deficient Student Online and Creating a Pathway to Graduation
Location: M302
Presenter:
Jennifer Owen, MSSE
– Kiel eSchool/Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Sarah Scovell Muraski, M.A Ed (she/her/hers)
– Kiel eSchool/ Between the Lakes Virtual Academy
Special Student Populations
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The QM Review Process: A Peek Behind the Curtain
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The QM Review Process: A Peek Behind the Curtain
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Pamela Shaw (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Suzie Scheffler (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Carly E. Fuller (she/her/hers)
– Edison Virtual Learning
Presenter:
Paula McDougald
– Virtual Arkansas
Presenter:
Jennifer Nobles
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Quality
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unleashing Classroom Magic with Magicschool AI: Your Digital Teaching Assistant!
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unleashing Classroom Magic with Magicschool AI: Your Digital Teaching Assistant!
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Carlene Meloy
– Pinellas Virtual School
Presenter:
Mandy Perry
– Pinellas Virtual School
Technology
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Using Canva for Creative Classroom Projects
11:25 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Using Canva for Creative Classroom Projects
Location: M302
Presenter:
Kristi Oliva
– Leaving the Classroom
Teaching Strategies
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Attendance Parent Verification System: So How's That Pilot Really Going?! Exploring the Why, the How, the What, and What's Next
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Attendance Parent Verification System: So How's That Pilot Really Going?!Exploring the Why, the How, the What, and What's Next
Location: A707
Presenter:
Lekisha S. Chambers
– University View Academy
Presenter:
Janna Husser (she/her/hers)
– University View Academy
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
You Teach Music.... Online?
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
You Teach Music.... Online?
Location: M302
Presenter:
Grace Montenegro (she/her/hers)
– Denver Online (Denver Public Schools)
Teaching Strategies
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch
Location: Atrium Ballroom
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Awards Luncheon
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Awards Luncheon
Location: A601/602
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Dessert and Exhibits
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Dessert and Exhibits
Location: Marquis Ballroom
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Framework to Ensure Quality Instruction in the Online Learning Environment
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Framework to Ensure Quality Instruction in the Online Learning Environment
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Kimberly Rugh
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Presenter:
Jason E. Odom (he/him/his)
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Presenter:
KJ Anderson
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Quality
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Powered CBE: Revolutionizing Course Design, Content Creation, and Assessment
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Powered CBE: Revolutionizing Course Design, Content Creation, and Assessment
Location: A601
Presenter:
Jessica Enderson, Ed. S
– North Dakota Center for Distance Education
Innovation
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Artificial Intelligence By the Book: An Educator's Dive into Norvig & Russell's Seminal Text
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Artificial Intelligence By the Book: An Educator's Dive into Norvig & Russell's Seminal Text
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Brian Knoll, BS, MA, Certified Art K-12 (he/him/his)
– Orange County Virtual School
Technology
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in an Online Environment
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in an Online Environment
Location: A602
Presenter:
Rae Jones (they/them/theirs)
– Denver Online
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Virtual Campus Culture with Live Virtual Field Trips
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Virtual Campus Culture with Live Virtual Field Trips
Location: A702
Presenter:
Mandy Perry
– Pinellas Virtual School
Presenter:
Seth Fleischauer, M Ed (he/him/his)
– Banyan Global Learning
Co-Presenter:
Travis Moyer
– Banyan Global Learning
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting the Dots...Between Online Learning & Special Education
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Connecting the Dots...Between Online Learning & Special Education
Location: A705
Presenter:
Erin Haugom
– Stride Inc ~ Wisconsin Virtual Academies
Presenter:
Becky Eberhardt
– Stride Inc ~ Wisconsin Virtual Academies
Co-Presenter:
Saycha Basken
– Wisconsin Virtual Academies
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Cybersecurity in Online Education
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Cybersecurity in Online Education
Location: L503
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– Learn21
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Twins, AI Avatars, and Other Ways to Spice Up Digital Learning
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Twins, AI Avatars, and Other Ways to Spice Up Digital Learning
Location: A704
Presenter:
Raymond Ravaglia
Innovation
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Discussion-Based Assessment - Ensuring Integrity in Virtual Program
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Discussion-Based Assessment - Ensuring Integrity in Virtual Program
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Gaganjot Singh (she/her/hers)
– Fulton County Schools
Co-Presenter:
Carrie Lyttle
– Fulton Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Christopher J. Sinon (he/him/his)
– Fulton Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Jeanne M. Urban (she/her/hers)
– Fulton County Schools/Fulton Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Nicole Kemp
– Fulton Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Catherine L. Mcadams (she/her/hers)
– Fulton Virtual/Fulton County Schools
Accountability
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Virtual Learning: Accreditation for Program Excellence
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Virtual Learning: Accreditation for Program Excellence
Location: L508
Presenter:
Cynthia Hamblin
– Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Harrington
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Kim Hendrick
– CIESC
Presenter:
Amy Michalowski (she/her/hers)
– VHS Learning
Accountability
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ensuring MTSS Fidelity in Virtual Settings: Educator Experiences
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ensuring MTSS Fidelity in Virtual Settings: Educator Experiences
Location: A705
Presenter:
Colleen S. Richardson, EdD
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Equity-Driven EdTech Systems: Aligning Leadership, Policy, and Practice
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Equity-Driven EdTech Systems: Aligning Leadership, Policy, and Practice
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Michael Ham (he/him/his)
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Funding/Policy
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Evaluating Online and Digital Courses as High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Evaluating Online and Digital Courses as High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
Location: M302
Presenter:
Pamela Shaw (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Brandie Benton, B.S.E., Social Studies Education; M.S.E., Curriculum and Education Leadership; Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
– Virtual Arkansas
Quality
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Have Your Say On The Digital Learning Collaborative Research Agenda
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Have Your Say On DLAC – The Community Advancing Digital Learning Research Agenda
Location: Skyline 6
Lead Speaker:
Michael K. Barbour, Ph.D.
– Touro University California
Co-Presenter:
Mary Rice, PhD, MA, BA (she/her/hers)
– University of New Mexico
Co-Presenter:
Ray M. Rose (he/him/his)
– Rose Smith Associates
Co-Presenter:
Kristen DeBruler, n/a
– Michigan Virtual
Co-Presenter:
M. Elizabeth Azukas, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– East Stroudsburg University
Co-Presenter:
Jered Borup
– George Mason University
Co-Presenter:
Jason Siko
Co-Presenter:
Cecil Short
Co-Presenter:
Charles Hodges
Co-Presenter:
Dennis Beck
Research
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maryland State Meet-up
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maryland State Meet-up
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Michael Watson (he/him/his)
– Frederick County Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing In-Person Activities for Virtual Students; Peak Time
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing In-Person Activities for Virtual Students; Peak Time
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Ross Menlove, MEd, MBA
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Presenter:
Ellery Goudy, MEd
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
MI Personalized Learning Task Force: Cultivating Equitable Learning Pathways
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
MI Personalized Learning Task Force: Cultivating Equitable Learning Pathways
Location: A701
Presenter:
Lisa Sitkins
– LSS Connections and Consulting LLC
Presenter:
Mitch A. Cumings
– Berrien Springs Public Schools
Presenter:
Betsy Springer (she/her/hers)
– Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Presenter:
Rebekah Redmer
– Jenison Public Schools
Innovation
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
NCAA Policy Changes: Removing Barriers and Streamlining Processes
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
NCAA Policy Changes: Removing Barriers and Streamlining Processes
Location: A706
Presenter:
Sarah Overpeck (she/her/hers)
– NCAA
Presenter:
Christa Palmer
– NCAA
Funding/Policy
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Not just Surviving, but Thriving Homeschool Edition
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Not just Surviving, but Thriving Homeschool Edition
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Brady Bajuszik (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Danielle Freeman
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opportunities to Increase Student Outcomes Through Staff Book Study
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opportunities to Increase Student Outcomes Through Staff Book Study
Location: A708
Presenter:
Audra Plummer
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Presenter:
Barbie Sloan
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Professional Development
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Oregon's Distance Learning Pilot Toolkit and Early Findings: A research effort to identify core drivers of online learning and providing resources.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Oregon's Distance Learning Pilot Toolkit and Early Findings:A research effort to identify core drivers of online learning and providing resources.
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Aaron Cooke (he/him/his)
– Southern Oregon ESD
Presenter:
Tim Chase
– Southern Oregon ESD
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Title II Compliance: A Role-Based Strategy for Accessible Digital Learning
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Title II Compliance: A Role-Based Strategy for Accessible Digital Learning
Location: A707
Presenter:
Sarah Stricker, MA, CPWA, DHS Trusted Tester (she/her/hers)
– ansrsource
Accessibility
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reaching Through the Computer Screen- IEP Progress Monitoring in a Virtual Age
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reaching Through the Computer Screen- IEP Progress Monitoring in a Virtual Age
Location: M301
Presenter:
Bradley R. Larsen, MA Special Education (he/him/his)
– El Dorado Charter SELPA
Presenter:
Angie Groves
– El Dorado Charter SELPA
Special Student Populations
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Real-Time, Real Results: Improving Outcomes with Flexible, Feedback-Driven Approaches
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Real-Time, Real Results: Improving Outcomes with Flexible, Feedback-Driven Approaches
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Kimberly Ball, n/a
– Lumio
Teaching Strategies
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Teacher Leadership: Growing a Positive Culture of Continuous Improvement
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Teacher Leadership: Growing a Positive Culture of Continuous Improvement
Location: A708
Presenter:
Caroline Roberts (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Virtual School
Presenter:
Erin Ivy Hill (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Secret Sauce of Online Courses: Getting the Mix of Ingredients Just Right so Students Stay Engaged from Start to Finish
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Secret Sauce of Online Courses: Getting the Mix of Ingredients Just Right so Students Stay Engaged from Start to Finish
Location: A704
Presenter:
Brian Oger (he/him/his)
– StudyForge
Presenter:
Bruce Merz
– StudyForge
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Utilizing Geocoding to Define Regionalized Areas for Community Building and Engagement
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Utilizing Geocoding to Define Regionalized Areas for Community Building and Engagement
Location: A707
Presenter:
Ally Derby (she/her/hers)
– Iowa Connections Academy
Co-Presenter:
Larry Hunt
Co-Presenter:
Christina Luing
– Iowa Connections Academy
Co-Presenter:
Natalie Helzer (she/her/hers)
– Iowa Connections Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Voice to Vision: Shaping Standards, Policy, and Practice in Digital Education
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Voice to Vision: Shaping Standards, Policy, and Practice in Digital Education
Location: M304
Presenter:
M. Elizabeth Azukas, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– East Stroudsburg University
Presenter:
Jean Sharp, n/a
– Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– Capital Area Online Learning Association (CAOLA)
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
You Belong! - Building Teacher and Student Connections
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
You Belong! - Building Teacher and Student Connections
Location: A703
Presenter:
Crista McGowan (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs School
Presenter:
Gina A. Tinney (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Private Online and Hybrid Schools
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Private Online and Hybrid Schools
Location: M303
Presenter:
Brett Henry
– Sevenstar
Presenter:
John Watson, n/a
– DLAC
Design and Refine Your Program
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
3 E's of Instructional Design in the Digital Age: Engagement, Efficacy, and Efficiency
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
3 E's of Instructional Design in the Digital Age: Engagement, Efficacy, and Efficiency
Location: M302
Presenter:
Zack Simmen (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Digital Content
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
5 Keys to a Compassionate Classroom
3:00 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
5 Keys to a Compassionate Classroom
Location: Skyline 3
Speaker:
Marcela Perez (she/her/hers)
– EVERFI
Speaker:
Carmen Gross (she/her/hers)
– EVERFI
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Advancing Equity Through Grading Reform with Digital Portfolios in K-12 Education
3:40 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Advancing Equity Through Grading Reform with Digital Portfolios in K-12 Education
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Jordan Lewis (he/him/his)
– SpacesEDU by myBlueprint
Expanding Access through Fairness and Belonging
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Hype: The Real Limits of Generative AI, AI Reasoning and Potential for Artificial Intelligence in teaching
3:50 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Hype: The Real Limits of Generative AI, AI Reasoning and Potential for Artificial Intelligence in teaching
Location: A705
Presenter:
Ayush Agarwal
– Pencil Spaces
Technology
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging Classroom to Career: Leveraging Online Courses through Innovative CTE Instructional Design
3:25 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging Classroom to Career: Leveraging Online Courses through Innovative CTE Instructional Design
Location: A703
Presenter:
Jennifer Sayre (she/her/hers)
– Fairfield County ESC
Presenter:
Marie C. Ward
– Fairfield County Educational Service Center
Design and Refine Your Program
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building around the Bullseye- Students at the Center of Strategic Success
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building around the Bullseye- Students at the Center of Strategic Success
Location: A701
Presenter:
Sara R. Cutler, PhD
– WI Virtual Academies
Design and Refine Your Program
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Better Online Programs: Insights from the National Standards for Quality
3:00 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Better Online Programs: Insights from the National Standards for Quality
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Cynthia Hamblin
– Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Harrington
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Amy Michalowski (she/her/hers)
– VHS Learning
Quality
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Chalkboards to Smart Boards: Sustainable Approaches to Equitable Access to Digital Learning among Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups in Uganda.
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Chalkboards to Smart Boards: Sustainable Approaches to Equitable Access to Digital Learning among Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups in Uganda.
Location: A702
Presenter:
Emmanuel Lubega, Bachelor of Arts (he/him/his)
– Makerere University
Accessibility
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing the Gap: Virtual High-Dosage Tutoring as a Pathway to Equity in K-12 Education
3:40 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing the Gap: Virtual High-Dosage Tutoring as a Pathway to Equity in K-12 Education
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Beverly A. Knox-Pipes
– BKP Solutions/Nova Southeastern University
Presenter:
Rob Belous
– Stride Tutoring
Expanding Access through Fairness and Belonging
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Discussion Boards that Don't Suck!
3:10 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Discussion Boards that Don't Suck!
Location: M302
Presenter:
Grace Montenegro (she/her/hers)
– Denver Online (Denver Public Schools)
Teaching Strategies
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
DLAC AZ Affiliate Group Meetup
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
DLAC AZ Affiliate Group Meetup
Location: M304
Presenter:
Jill Rogier
– ASU Prep Digital
Presenter:
Michael Kasper
– ASU Prep Digital
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Embracing the Mess: Modeling Synchronous Online Learning
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Embracing the Mess: Modeling Synchronous Online Learning
Location: Log in from anywhere in the Marriott
Presenter:
Holly Boleski (she/her/hers)
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Christy Trombetta
– Michigan Virtual
Teaching Strategies
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Career Success: Enhancing CTE with Micro-Academies and Credential-Based Learning
3:00 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Career Success: Enhancing CTE with Micro-Academies and Credential-Based Learning
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Courtney Freeman
– ACCEL Schools
Presenter:
Teren Jackson
– ACCEL Schools
Innovation
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Families: Top 3 Strategies to Elevate Academic Partnerships
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Families: Top 3 Strategies to Elevate Academic Partnerships
Location: A705
Presenter:
Christel Reaves, Ed Leadership, M.S.
– Connected Class
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Feedback that Transforms: Building a Positive Online Classroom Culture
3:25 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Feedback that Transforms: Building a Positive Online Classroom Culture
Location: A701
Presenter:
Linda Schuerman
– Wisconsin Virtual School
Teaching Strategies
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting the Water to the End of the Row: Five Useful Tips on Organization and Communication
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting the Water to the End of the Row: Five Useful Tips on Organization and Communication
Location: A706
Presenter:
Ann Meeks, BA, MA
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
Deb Dempsey, Ed.S
– Mountain Heights Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hiring and Retaining: Success Strategies
3:40 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hiring and Retaining: Success Strategies
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Cathleen White, M. Ed.
– Consultant
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
How a School District is Using a Virtual School for CTE
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
How a School District is Using a Virtual School for CTE
Location: A703
Presenter:
Lucas Frost
– Anchorage School District
Presenter:
Amy Larsen
– Anchorage School District
Presenter:
Adam Reid
– AKChoice Virtual Learning
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to be a Trauma Informed School In a Virtual Setting
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to be a Trauma Informed School In a Virtual Setting
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Audra Plummer
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Presenter:
LeAn Sanders
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Presenter:
Erin L. Goodridge (she/her/hers)
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Presenter:
Karin Campbell
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Join me for an engaging session where we will share best practices and leave equipped with tools to inspire and transform our virtual classrooms.
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Why Does it All Matter?
Location: L503
Presenter:
Desire J. Mosser (she/her/hers)
– Pasco eSchool
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keys to a Successful Online Tutoring Program
3:25 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keys to a Successful Online Tutoring Program
Location: A708
Presenter:
Marcia Simmons
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Presenter:
Mia Murphy
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Let's Talk Data! Brainstorming Strategies for Tracking Online Learning Enrollments
3:00 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Let's Talk Data! Brainstorming Strategies for Tracking Online Learning Enrollments
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Presenter:
Ben Maynard
– Office of Education Technology, Kentucky Dept. of Education
Research
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging VR for Student Engagement and Growth
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging VR for Student Engagement and Growth
Location: A704
Presenter:
Daniel Sturdevant, Ed.D. (he/him/his)
– OptimaEd
Teaching Strategies
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
MegaMinds: Maximize Student Engagement with 3D Learning Environments
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
MegaMinds: Maximize Student Engagement with 3D Learning Environments
Location: M302
Presenter:
Eric Tao (he/him/his)
– MegaMinds
Innovation
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Methods for Building Self-Management and Executive Function Skills in Online Cohort Model Programs
3:25 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Methods for Building Self-Management and Executive Function Skills in Online Cohort Model Programs
Location: A702
Presenter:
Scott C. Rowles, MAT, P/ET
– Baker Early College & Potentia Academics
Presenter:
Patrick Kailey, MAT, PhD (he/him/his)
– Baker Early College
Co-Presenter:
Kate Saldana
– Baker Early College
Teaching Strategies
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Online Mentoring Mastery: Unlocking Potential Together
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Online Mentoring Mastery: Unlocking Potential Together
Location: A708
Presenter:
Jenifer Palomin, MEd
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elem., JSD
Presenter:
Ross Menlove, MEd, MBA
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Personalized Power-Ups: Making High-Impact Tutoring Work for You
3:00 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Personalized Power-Ups: Making High-Impact Tutoring Work for You
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Sandy Marchant (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Brady Bajuszik (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Press Play: STEAM, Digital Content Creation and AI
3:25 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Press Play: STEAM, Digital Content Creation and AI
Location: A707
Presenter:
Joanne A. Jones Barnett, Ph.D., Ed.D.
– Center for Digital Learning Research, Design and Resources
Presenter:
Justin Barnett, MBA, Ph.D student
– Center for Digital Learning Research Design and Resources
Innovation
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
ROAD MAP, Where Different States are Headed
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
ROAD MAP, Where Different States are Headed
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Lauren K. Bailey
– Braintree Education
Funding/Policy
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
SEL for the 21st Century
3:40 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
SEL for the 21st Century
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Kim J. Klyczek
– CUSD 303
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
SEL in Bytes: Quick Wins for Emotional Well-Being in Online Classrooms
3:35 PM – 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
SEL in Bytes: Quick Wins for Emotional Well-Being in Online Classrooms
Location: M302
Presenter:
Erica Shumaker, MAEd (she/her/hers)
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Shaping the Future: Creating a Successful Digital Learning Program
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Shaping the Future: Creating a Successful Digital Learning Program
Location: M301
Presenter:
Gaganjot Singh (she/her/hers)
– Fulton County Schools
Presenter:
Lisa Pizzuto, Masters in Instructional Design
– Fulton Virtual
Design and Refine Your Program
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Shut Down Herding Cats Syndrome with Shared Vision Workshops
3:25 PM – 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Shut Down Herding Cats Syndrome with Shared Vision Workshops
Location: A705
Presenter:
DeLaina Tonks, PhD
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
Abbie Butler
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
Jennifer Kennedy (she/her/hers)
– Mountain Heights Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
South Carolina State Meet-Up
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
South Carolina State Meet-Up
Location: A601
Presenter:
Carla Jefferson
– Darlington County School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Virtual Connections: Google Tools for Enhancing Student and Parent Engagement
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Virtual Connections: Google Tools for Enhancing Student and Parent Engagement
Location: M302
Presenter:
Anna Thompson (she/her/hers)
– Alabama Connections Academy
Speaker:
Anna Thompson (she/her/hers)
– Alabama Connections Academy
Digital Content
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Burnt Out Educator: How to Use Ed Tech for a Work Life Balance
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Burnt Out Educator: How to Use Ed Tech for a Work Life Balance
Location: L508
Presenter:
Coach Joe Marino
– Bright Thinker
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Key to Effort, Perseverance, and Achievement
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Key to Effort, Perseverance, and Achievement
Location: M302
Presenter:
Matt Strader (he/him/his)
– McGraw Hill
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Role of an Authorizer in the Ecosystem of Accountability
3:25 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Role of an Authorizer in the Ecosystem of Accountability
Location: A706
Presenter:
Lenny Schafer
– OCCS
Presenter:
Jim Goenner
– National Charter Schools Institute
Accountability
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Science of Reading with Flamingo Literacy – Dynamic, Interactive Online Professional Learning for Educators
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Science of Reading with Flamingo Literacy – Dynamic, Interactive Online Professional Learning for Educators
Location: A707
Presenter:
Maggie C. Gardner, Ed.D.
– University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
Presenter:
Lauren Wilson, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Presenter:
Anne M. Butler, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Presenter:
Amanda Wilson (she/her/hers)
– University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning
Professional Development
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Trailblazing School Leaders: Revolutionizing Equity and Choice in Education
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Trailblazing School Leaders: Revolutionizing Equity and Choice in Education
Location: A602
Presenter:
Dr. David Timbs
– Johnson City Schools
Presenter:
Heidi Whatley (she/her/hers)
– City Schools of Decatur - Decatur Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Dr. LaTanya White-Springfield
– Pottstown School District
Presenter:
Maribeth Tulenko
– Pearson Virtual Schools
Presenter:
Caitrin Gruchot (she/her/hers)
– Naperville Community Unit School District 203
Design and Refine Your Program
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Universal Design for Learning Adventure: Crafting Inclusive Classrooms with Interactive Educational Technology Tools!
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Universal Design for Learning Adventure: Crafting Inclusive Classrooms with Interactive Educational Technology Tools!
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Wendy Velez-Torres
– Coppin State University
Digital Content
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Counseling, Real Impact: Exploring Virtual Reality in Student Support
3:25 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Counseling, Real Impact: Exploring Virtual Reality in Student Support
Location: A704
Presenter:
Kortni Spaulding, MsEd, LPSC (she/her/hers)
– OptimaEd
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
You’ve Built It, Now What? Operationalizing and Scaling Your Online Program
3:40 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
You’ve Built It, Now What? Operationalizing and Scaling Your Online Program
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Carly E. Fuller (she/her/hers)
– Edison Virtual Learning
Co-Presenter:
Matt Zeglen (he/him/his)
– CAOLA
Design and Refine Your Program
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Colorado Digital Leaders Annual Networking Event_CO State Affiliate
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Colorado Digital Leaders Annual Networking Event_CO State Affiliate
Location: Pulse Bar
Presenter:
Judy Perez
– iLearn Collaborative
Presenter:
Tracy Stegall (she/her/hers)
– iLearn Collaborative
Presenter:
Natalie Lundberg
– iLearn Collaborative
Professional Development
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Learners: NDCDE’s Pathway to Competency-Based Education
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Learners: NDCDE’s Pathway to Competency-Based Education
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Jessica Enderson, Ed. S
– North Dakota Center for Distance Education
Innovation
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exhibit Hall Closing Reception and Poster Sessions
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exhibit Hall Closing Reception and Poster Sessions
Location: Marquis Ballroom
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Finding Your Path - Building a School for "The Rest of Us"
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Finding Your Path - Building a School for "The Rest of Us"
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Dan Pfaff (he/him/his)
– Shelby County Public Schools
Presenter:
Ben Roberts
– Shelby Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovating Online Learning for the Future
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovating Online Learning for the Future
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– Capital Area Online Learning Association (CAOLA)
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveling Up Course Design: Comparing NSQ Course Design Standards and the QM K-12 Rubric
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveling Up Course Design: Comparing NSQ Course Design Standards and the QM K-12 Rubric
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Suzie Scheffler (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Pamela Shaw (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Digital Content
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Mesa Digital Learning Program - Your Online Link to Quality Education
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Mesa Digital Learning Program - Your Online Link to Quality Education
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Julie R. Davis
– Mesa Digital Learning Program
Presenter:
Brenda Griego
– Mesa Digital Learning Program
Innovation
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Recharge & Elevate: Wellness for Digital Learning Excellence
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Recharge & Elevate: Wellness for Digital Learning Excellence
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Jacqueline Dunlap, Master of Arts in Teaching , Certificate in Integrative and Holistic Health (she/her/hers)
– Teachers Supporting Teachers Everywhere Inc.
Professional Development
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing Education: A Grassroots Effort to Establish Equitable Learning Pathways
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing Education: A Grassroots Effort to Establish Equitable Learning Pathways
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Lisa Sitkins
– LSS Connections and Consulting LLC
Presenter:
Mitch A. Cumings
– Berrien Springs Public Schools
Presenter:
Betsy Springer (she/her/hers)
– Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Innovation
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Rising Together: The Phoenix of DLAC
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Rising Together: The Phoenix of DLAC
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Christine Voelker, MLS (she/her/hers)
– DLAC
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Visualizing Quality: Updates & Implementation of Online Teaching Standards
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Visualizing Quality: Updates & Implementation of Online Teaching Standards
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Presenter:
Rachel McBroom
– NCVPS
Presenter:
Wendy L. Oliver, Ed.D., CSM
– Xperience Education
Quality
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
What If Games Aren’t The Problem But The Solution? Reigniting Student Engagement Through 3D Platforms
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
What If Games Aren’t The Problem But The Solution? Reigniting Student Engagement With 3D Platforms
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Eric Tao (he/him/his)
– MegaMinds
Innovation