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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices to Develop and Vet Online Content: A Deeper Dive
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices to Develop and Vet Online Content: A Deeper Dive
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Pamela Shaw (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Suzie Scheffler (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Quality
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building a High-Quality Online and/or Blended Learning Program - Key Questions and Design Considerations
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building a High-Quality Online and/or Blended Learning Program - Key Questions and Design Considerations
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Bruce Friend
– Pine Springs Prep Academy
Presenter:
Mary Fluharty (she/her/hers)
– Friend Consulting
Design and Refine Your Program
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Creating Engaging Courses with Immersive Learning for FREE
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creating Engaging Courses with Immersive Learning for FREE
Location: M301
Presenter:
Lance Key
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Presenter:
ADAM West (he/him/his)
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Co-Presenter:
Sam Brooks (he/him/his)
– Putnam County School System
Digital Content
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Crisis as a Catalyst: Elevating K-12 Online Education with Generative AI
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Crisis as a Catalyst: Elevating K-12 Online Education with Generative AI
Location: M302
Presenter:
Justin Bruno
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Ken Dirkin (he/him/his)
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Jason Neiffer
– Montana Digital Academy
Presenter:
John Ashworth
– Virtual Arkansas
Technology
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning: Building a Community of Educators Committed to Equitable and Developmentally Appropriate K-5 Virtual Learning
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning: Building a Community of Educators Committed to Equitable and Developmentally Appropriate K-5 Virtual Learning
Location: M303
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)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Field Guide for the Blended Learning Classroom
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Field Guide for the Blended Learning Classroom
Location: M304
Presenter:
Marcia Kish
– DSD Professional Development
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Framing Accessibility for Digital Instruction: Practical and Legal Considerations
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Framing Accessibility for Digital Instruction: Practical and Legal Considerations
Location: L503
Presenter:
Mary Rice, PhD, MA, BA
– University of New Mexico
Presenter:
Raymond M. Rose (he/him/his)
– Texas Digital Learning Association
Accessibility
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Fighting Fires to Innovation: Using a Community of Practice to Design & Refine Virtual/Online Learning
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Fighting Fires to Innovation: Using a Community of Practice to Design & Refine Virtual/Online Learning
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Betsy Springer (she/her/hers)
– Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Presenter:
Cynthia Ambrose
– Low Country Virtual
Design and Refine Your Program
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Hybrid Schools in Action: Student-centered, Innovative, and Flexible Learning Models
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Hybrid Schools in Action: Student-centered, Innovative, and Flexible Learning Models
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Kim Loomis
– i3DigitalPD
Presenter:
Dan Mahlandt
– Valor Preparatory Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Policy Protectors Unite!
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Policy Protectors Unite!
Location: L508
Presenter:
Susan Gentz
– K20Connect
Funding/Policy
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Research Community Pre-Conference
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Research Community Pre-Conference
Location: A602
Presenter:
Kristen DeBruler
– Michigan Virtual
Co-Presenter:
Kelly Cuccolo (she/her/hers)
– Michigan Virtual
Research
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Understanding and Harnessing AI: Warnings and Strategies
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Understanding and Harnessing AI: Warnings and Strategies
Location: A701
Presenter:
Jon Fila
– Inclusive AI Strategies
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to DLAC for Newbies and Soloists: A Friendworking Session
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Introduction to DLAC for Newbies and Soloists: A Friendworking Session
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Innovation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Keynote - Chris Singleton
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Keynote - Chris Singleton: Love is Stronger
Location: Atrium Ballroom
Presenter:
Chris Singleton (he/him/his)
– Chris Singleton
SEL and Wraparound Services
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Motivate Young People by "Answering WhY": Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations by M.Perna
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Motivate Young People by "Answering WhY": Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations by M.Perna
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Kim Loomis
– i3DigitalPD
Co-Presenter:
Jean Sharp
– Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
"I Got Ghosted....Again" - A Special Educator's Memoir
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
"I Got Ghosted....Again" - A Special Educator's Memoir
Location: A701
Presenter:
Laura L. Bartel (she/her/hers)
– Link Learning
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Better Life Through Google Apps Scripts
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Better Life Through Google Apps Scripts
Location: A702
Presenter:
Steven Cullison (he/him/his)
– Edina Public Schools
Technology
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Learning Leadership: Establishing Quality Standards to Guide Our Future
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Leadership: Establishing Quality Standards to Guide Our Future
Location: A708
Presenter:
Jean Sharp
– Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– CAOLA
Co-Presenter:
Liz Azukas, EdD
– East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Quality
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Student Engagement
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Student Engagement
Location: A706
Presenter:
Heather N. Dutko (she/her/hers)
– Indiana Connections Academy
Presenter:
Cortnaye Love (she/her/hers)
– Indiana Connections Academy
Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engagement and Belonging in a Virtual Public School
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engagement and Belonging in a Virtual Public School
Location: A703
Presenter:
Patrick Lattuca, III, n/a
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Heidi Nelson-Buffa
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Jean e. Kenney (she/her/hers)
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Grace Magley (she/her/hers)
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Presenter:
Peter Sanchioni
– The Education Cooperative Connections Academy (TECCA)
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting Back to Our Why Through Local Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting Back to Our Why Through Local Accountability
Location: A706
Presenter:
Dan Pfaff (he/him/his)
– Shelby County Public Schools
Presenter:
Adam Hicks
– Shelby County Public Schools
Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to create community, foster relationships, and build life long learners even when you are scattered around the the state!
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
How to create community, foster relationships, and build life long learners even when you are scattered around the the state!
Location: A703
Presenter:
Courtney Schloss
– Venture Upward
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovative Frontiers in Special Education - Looking Back to Move Forward in Virtual Special Education Service Delivery
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovative Frontiers in Special Education - Looking Back to Move Forward in Virtual Special Education Service Delivery
Location: A701
Presenter:
Richard Henderson
– iSucceed Virtual Schools
Co-Presenter:
Gayle Jones (she/her/hers)
– iSucceed Virtual Schools
Co-Presenter:
Beka Stucki
– iSucceed Virtual Schools
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keying Academic Honesty with HonorLock: Practical Tips for Proctored Assessments in Canvas
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keying Academic Honesty with HonorLock: Practical Tips for Proctored Virtual Assessments
Location: A707
Presenter:
Renata Nikolayev (she/her/hers)
– Dwight Global Online School
Presenter:
Paul Roncone (he/him/his)
– Dwight Global Online School
Presenter:
Benjamin Mayfield
– Honorlock
Accountability
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing Teacher Efficiency: Must-Have Technology Tips, Tricks and Chrome Extensions for Online, Blended, and Hybrid Learning Environments
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing Teacher Efficiency: Must-Have Technology Tips, Tricks and Chrome Extensions for Online, Blended, and Hybrid Learning Environments
Location: A702
Presenter:
Drake Benton
– Georgia Connections Academy
Technology
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Title II Compliance: A Role-Based Strategy for Accessible Digital Learning
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Title II Compliance: A Role-Based Strategy for Accessible Digital Learning
Location: A704
Presenter:
Sarah Stricker, MA, CPWA, DHS Trusted Tester (she/her/hers)
– ansrsource
Accessibility
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sparking Up your Virtual Leadership
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sparking Up your Virtual Leadership
Location: A708
Presenter:
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)
– Sparking Up Leadership
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Your Weakest Link: Family Engagement Strategies
2:35 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Strengthening Your Weakest Link: Family Engagement Strategies
Location: A703
Presenter:
Ellery Goudy
– Rocky Peak Virtual
Presenter:
Ross Menlove, MEd, MBA
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Leader's Guide to Solving Digital Learning Problems
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Leader's Guide to Solving Digital Learning Problems
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Wilbern Simpson (he/him/his)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Navi Cabrera (she/her/hers)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Integrity in the New Age of AI
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Integrity in the New Age of AI
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Jenny Seymour
– Wisconsin Virtual School / CESA 9
Co-Presenter:
Michele Nickels
– Wisconsin Virtual School-Cesa 9
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Accommodations in Action: Supporting Virtual Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Accommodations in Action: Supporting Virtual Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Erin Christensen
– Chesapeake Virtual Academy
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-AI-Oh!
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-AI-Oh!
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Melissa Zonin (she/her/hers)
– Cobb Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Patsy J. Kraj (she/her/hers)
– Cobb Virtual Academy - CCSD
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Classroom: Preparing for Tomorrow
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Classroom: Preparing for Tomorrow
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Brady Bajuszik (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building An Evidence Base For Public Virtual And Hybrid Learning Models with Collaborative Research
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building An Evidence Base For Public Virtual And Hybrid Learning Models with Collaborative Research
Location: L503
Presenter:
Rae Lymer, Ed.D.
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Research
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building District-Driven Curriculum through Public-Private Partnerships: The Georgia Flex Initiative
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building District-Driven Curriculum through Public-Private Partnerships: The Georgia Flex Initiative
Location: M302
Presenter:
Robin Gonzales
– Zia Learning
Digital Content
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
CWA's Three Pronged Approach to Learning: Developing an Advisory System that Promotes Student and Family Agency in School.
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
CWA's Three Pronged Approach to Learning: Developing an Advisory System that Promotes Student and Family Agency in School.
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Brad A. Linn
– Clackamas Web Academy
Presenter:
Zoe Booth
– Clackamas Web Academy
Presenter:
Alyss Broderick (she/her/hers)
– Clackamas Web Academy
Presenter:
Terri Gibson
– Clackamas Web Academy
Presenter:
Bryson Slothower
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Tracey Grant
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Steve St. Amand
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Laura Lentz
– Clackamas Web Academy
Co-Presenter:
Jeff Steere (he/him/his)
– Clackamas Web Academy
Accessibility
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Early College in the Blended Education world.
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Early College in the Blended Education world.
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Nathan S. Pearsall (he/him/his)
– Pikes Peak Early College
Design and Refine Your Program
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Environment through extracurricular activities
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Environment through extracurricular activities
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Nikishia M. Lluvera
– Orange County Virtual School, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando , FL
Presenter:
DeMetra M. Williams, EDD, FL Certified
– Orange County Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Clickbait to Credibility: Mastering Media Literacy in an AI World
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Clickbait to Credibility: Mastering Media Literacy in an AI World
Location: A705
Presenter:
Erica Shumaker, MAEd
– Educational Change Agent
Presenter:
Carly L. Ghantous, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Learn21
Presenter:
Amy L. Tudor
– Learn21
Presenter:
Danni Tymitz
– Learn21
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Digital Content
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Illinois State Meet-Up
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Illinois State Meet-Up
Location: M303
Presenter:
Melissa Lundgaard
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Co-Presenter:
Edward W. Cook (he/him/his)
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Co-Presenter:
Ellen Creaves
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating AI into EdTech Strategic Planning: Enhancing Education Through Innovation and Inclusion
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating AI into EdTech Strategic Planning: Enhancing Education Through Innovation and Inclusion
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Eileen Belastock, CETL
– Belastock Consulting
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Virtually: Discover the Potential of an Aspiring Leaders Program
2:25 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leading Virtually: Discover the Potential of an Aspiring Leaders Program
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Casey Rudzena
– Stride/K12
Co-Presenter:
Molly Morales
Professional Development
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Level Up! More Accessible Content Tips for All Learners (Level 2)
2:10 PM – 2:55 PM
East Coast USA Time
Level Up! More Accessible Content Tips for All Learners (Level 2)
Location: A704
Presenter:
Meri Tunison (she/her/hers)
– Wisconsin Virtual School
Presenter:
Larissa Zompolas (she/her/hers)
– Wisconsin Virtual School
Accessibility
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging Social Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: is SEL the key to navigating our changing educational landscape?
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging Social Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: is SEL the key to navigating our changing educational landscape?
Location: L508
Presenter:
Trinity Wilbourn, M.Ed (she/her/hers)
– The Namaste Project
Presenter:
Danielle Brunson, Ed.S, MAED
– The Namaste Project
SEL and Wraparound Services
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
North Carolina State Meet-Up
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
North Carolina State Meet-Up
Location: M304
Presenter:
Amber Parker (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Presenter:
Mia Murphy
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
One School's Journey Through the Grading Quagmire
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
One School's Journey Through the Grading Quagmire
Location: A602
Presenter:
Heather Morris, B.S. Mathematics, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction (she/her/hers)
– Denver Online
Presenter:
Sara Kuper, B.A. Mathematics, M.A. Adolescent Math Education
– Denver Online
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Parental Engagement in K-12 Online Learning: Exploring Roles and Impact on Student Achievement
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Parental Engagement in K-12 Online Learning: Exploring Leader Roles and Impact on Student Achievement
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Helen Williams
– Launch Virtual Learning- Springfield, MO
Research
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Real Talk (Rated PG-13) - Open and Honest Conversation about the Daily Happenings of a District Leader
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Real Talk (Rated PG-13) - Open and Honest Conversation about the Daily Happenings of a District Leader
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Chandra Boyd
– Accelerate Education
Presenter:
Leigh Tillman
– Accelerate Education
Speaker:
Chris Price (he/him/his)
– The Independent Virtual Academy (TIVA)
Speaker:
Sonya Barnett
– Elbert Virtual Academy
Speaker:
Mandy Perry
– Pinellas Virtual School
Speaker:
Lindsay Keller (she/her/hers)
– Village High School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting Students with Specialized Learning Needs in the Virtual Environment
1:45 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting Students with Specialized Learning Needs in the Virtual Environment
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Erin Jury
– Chesapeake Public Schools
Special Student Populations
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming the Enrollment Experience with YES
1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming the Enrollment Experience with YES
Location: A705
Presenter:
Danielle Goatley (she/her/hers)
– Yurgosky
Technology
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unveiling Digital Learning Excellence: Insights from Veteran Principals and School District Leaders of Successful Blended & Online Learning Schools
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unveiling Digital Learning Excellence: Insights from Veteran Principals and School District Leaders of Successful Blended & Online Learning Schools
Location: M301
Presenter:
Judy Perez
– iLearn Collaborative
Presenter:
Ian J. Jones (he/him/his)
– Denver Online - Denver Public Schools
Presenter:
Caroline Johnson
– The Haven School, Widefield School District 3
Presenter:
Kyle J. Farner
– 27J Online Academy
Presenter:
Amanda Pethel
– Springs Studio, District 49
Co-Presenter:
Kristy Hart
– Cherry Creek School District
Co-Presenter:
Rochelle Kolhouse (she/her/hers)
– iConnect Zone/District 49
Co-Presenter:
Renee Martinez
– Office of Blended And Online Learning, Colorado Dept of Education
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:45 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Brave New Digital World of Microschools, ESAs and More
1:45 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Brave New Digital World of Microschools, ESAs and More
Location: A601
Presenter:
Victoria J. Andrews
– Getting Smart
Presenter:
Mickey Revenaugh
– School’s Out
Presenter:
Julie Young
– Julie Young Education, LLC
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Human Touch: Why Teachers Matter in the Age of AI
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Human Touch: Why Teachers Matter in the Age of AI
Location: A707
Presenter:
Navi Cabrera (she/her/hers)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Wilbern Simpson (he/him/his)
– Stride - K12 Learning Solutions
Accountability
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A New Approach to Realize the Promise of Edtech Investments
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
A New Approach to Realize the Promise of Edtech Investments
Location: A703
Presenter:
Madeleine Mortimore, Ed.M
– Logitech
Presenter:
Jason Schmidt
– Oshkosh Area School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Strong Foundations: Engaging Families Globally, Fostering Relationships, and Creating Community for Success in a Virtual Private School
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Strong Foundations in a Virtual Private School through Global Family Engagement & Community Building
Location: A705
Presenter:
Kenzie Wolf
– Laurel Springs School
Presenter:
Patti McClimans, M.Ed.
– Laurel Springs School
Design and Refine Your Program
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Can Asynchronous Instruction be Interactive?
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Can Asynchronous Instruction be Interactive?
Location: A702
Presenter:
Christy O'Glee (she/her/hers)
– Class
Technology
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Development and Evaluation of KASI: An AI-Based Tool to Make Chemistry Learning More Accessible for Students with Blindness
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Development and Evaluation of KASI: An AI-Based Tool to Make Chemistry Learning More Accessible for Students with Blindness
Location: A704
Presenter:
Shari Gardner, Ed.M.
– SRI Education
Presenter:
Jennifer Nakamura, MA
– SRI Education
Presenter:
Morgan Solender, Ed.M.
– SRI Education
Speaker:
Julia Winter
– Alchemie
Accessibility
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Does Bible content belong in public school classrooms?
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Does Bible content belong in public school classrooms?
Location: A706
Presenter:
Michael Harrell
– Bible Literature Online
Presenter:
Jim Bennett
– Religious Freedom Institute
Digital Content
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Classroom
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Students in the Virtual Classroom
Location: A708
Presenter:
Samantha L. Goldsmith (they/them/theirs)
– Stride/HCCA
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enlightening Insights: Harnessing Data Visualizations for School District Reports
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enlightening Insights: Harnessing Data Visualizations for School District Reports
Location: A703
Presenter:
Mia Murphy
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Presenter:
Amber Parker (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Communications/Marketing
3:15 PM – 4:25 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.
3:40 PM – 4:25 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: A705
Presenter:
Aaron Cooke (he/him/his)
– Southern Oregon ESD
Presenter:
Tim Chase
– Southern Oregon ESD
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing High School Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow Through Digital Learning
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing High School Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow Through Digital Learning
Location: A706
Presenter:
Geoffrey Howard
– Savvas Learning Company
Digital Content
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reading Interventions for the Virtual Student: Screening, Progress-Monitoring, & Targeted Individualized and Small Group Support
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reading Interventions for the Virtual Student: Screening, Progress-Monitoring, & Targeted Individualized and Small Group Support
Location: A701
Presenter:
Kelly Watson
– GOAL Digital Academy
Presenter:
Dionna Randas
– GOAL Digital Academy
Co-Presenter:
Stephanie Bowers
– GOAL Digital Academy
Special Student Populations
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Seeking Synergy and Engagement in the Virtual AP English Classroom
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Seeking Synergy and Engagement in the Virtual AP English Classroom
Location: A708
Presenter:
Anne B. Burridge, MA in English/VA License (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tackling the Teacher Shortage: Innovating to Fill the Gaps
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tackling the Teacher Shortage: Innovating to Fill the Gaps
Location: A707
Presenter:
Melissa Lundgaard
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Co-Presenter:
Ron Chernobrov (he/him/his)
– Illinois Virtual Schools & Academy
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The AI Advantage: Reducing Teacher Burnout in the Writing-Intensive Classroom
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The AI Advantage: Reducing Teacher Burnout in the Writing-Intensive Classroom
Location: A701
Presenter:
Rochelle Kolhouse, MAED (she/her/hers)
– iConnect Zone/District 49
Presenter:
Kathleen A. Jackson, MA, English, MA, Teaching, MA Literacy (she/her/hers)
– District 49
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Problem of Solving for X: Algebra Readiness in the Digital Space
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Problem of Solving for X: Algebra Readiness in the Digital Space
Location: A704
Presenter:
Stephanie Gold (she/her/hers)
– Edmentum
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking Asynch Creativity: Transforming Asynchronous Learning with Project-Based Experiences
3:40 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking Asynch Creativity: Transforming Asynchronous Learning with Project-Based Experiences
Location: A702
Presenter:
Tani Sapp
– Braintree Educational Services
Presenter:
Emilee Bodily (she/her/hers)
– Braintree Academy
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting to AI through The Five Stages of Grief
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting to AI through The Five Stages of Grief
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Mike Kentz
– AI for Schools
Professional Development
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Humanizing Virtual Education
3:40 PM – 3:50 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)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Responsive Leadership: Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces Through Intentional Meeting Practices and Self-Reflection
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Responsive Leadership: Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces Through Intentional Meeting Practices and Self-Reflection
Location: L503
Lead Speaker:
ADAM West (he/him/his)
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Presenter:
Sam Brooks (he/him/his)
– Putnam County School System
Presenter:
Lance Key
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Co-Presenter:
Ciara Cassity
– Putnam County Future Ready VITAL
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Drives Student Support and Outcomes. Where is your data journey taking you?
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Drives Student Support and Outcomes. Where is your data journey taking you?
Location: A703
Presenter:
Junell G. Christian
– Alabama State Department of Education
Presenter:
Casey Mack
– Alabama State Department of Education
Presenter:
Carolyn Harvey
– Madison City Schools
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Special Student Populations in Digital Learning
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing the gap between the real world and students in digital learning
Location: Skyline 5
Co-Presenter:
Taichi Sugiura
– Inspire High, Inc.
Co-Presenter:
Emi Takemura
– FutureEdu
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enough Talk! Let’s Play with Promising Instructional Practices Using Artificial Intelligence
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enough Talk! Let’s Play with Promising Instructional Practices Using Artificial Intelligence
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Albert Kim
– Leading Educators
Presenter:
Michael Ham
– The Learning Accelerator
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Equity-Driven EdTech Systems: Aligning Leadership, Policy, and Practice
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Equity-Driven EdTech Systems: Aligning Leadership, Policy, and Practice
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Michael Ham
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Funding/Policy
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the Updated Standards for Quality Online Teaching
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the Updated Standards for Quality Online Teaching
Location: L503
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Presenter:
Wendy L. Oliver, Ed.D., CSM
– Xperience Education
Presenter:
Rachel McBroom
– NCVPS
Quality
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Gaming the System
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Gaming the System
Location: L508
Presenter:
Jackie Honghern (she/her/hers)
– Pathfinder School of Innovation
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Holding the Attention of Young Reading Students
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Holding the Attention of Young Reading Students
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Greg Tuve
– Bristol Standard, LLC
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Implementing Teaching Practices that Foster Online Learning Champions
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Implementing Teaching Practices that Foster Online Learning Champions
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Jean Sharp
– Sharp Solutions & Services Group, Inc.
Presenter:
Kim Loomis
– i3DigitalPD
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Indiana State Affiliate Meet Up
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Indiana State Affiliate Meet Up
Location: M303
Presenter:
Kim Hendrick
– CIESC
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
ISH-GA-MIL-AH-GE-ALA-KAZOTSKI-UMPTE-BUMPTE-AH-WAH-WHO-AH and what summer camp can teach us about the power of traditions in our digital spaces.
4:15 PM – 4:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
ISH-GA-MIL-AH-GE-ALA-KAZOTSKI-UMPTE-BUMPTE-AH-WAH-WHO-AH and what summer camp can teach us about the power of traditions in our digital spaces.
Location: M302
Presenter:
Alexander Koning, Masters in Educational Technology and Instructional Design
– Bethel Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Megan Buchanan
– Bethel Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Clifford McCann
– Bethel Virtual Academy
Presenter:
John Paul colgan
– Bethel Virtual Academy
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
It's Time to Fill "The Knowledge Gap"
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
It's Time to Fill "The Knowledge Gap"
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Laura Barber-Purvis, M.A. (she/her/hers)
– Great River Connections Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Math Masters: Reaching learners of all levels
3:55 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Math Masters: Reaching learners of all levels
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Kim J. Klyczek
– CUSD 303
Teaching Strategies
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ohio State Meet Up
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ohio State Meet Up
Location: M304
Presenter:
Lily Bartholomew
– Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Presenter:
Colleen Grady
– Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Professional Development
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Online school outcomes are better than critics say—here’s why
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Online school outcomes are better than critics say—here’s why
Location: M301
Presenter:
Ben Scafidi
– Kennesaw State University
Presenter:
Ian Kingsbury
– Educational Freedom Institute
Accountability
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pathways to Excellence: Elevating Your K-12 Virtual Learning Program
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Pathways to Excellence: Elevating Your K-12 Virtual Learning Program
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Harrington
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Tovah Sheldon (she/her/hers)
– Michigan Virtual
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing Online Special Education with AI: Practical Strategies for IEPs and Beyond
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing Online Special Education with AI: Practical Strategies for IEPs and Beyond
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Tina A. Wagner, Masters of Education (she/her/hers)
– Salem Keizer Public School - EDGE Program
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing School Marketing and Communication: Strategies for the Digital Age
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Revolutionizing School Marketing and Communication: Strategies for the Digital Age
Location: A706
Presenter:
Kathryn Cerminara (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Sandy Marchant (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Communications/Marketing
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sí, Oui, Ja You Can! Using AI to Conquer the Challenges of Teaching and Designing World Language Courses in a K-12 Online School
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sí, Oui, Ja You Can! Using AI to Conquer the Challenges of Teaching and Designing World Language Courses in a K-12 Online School
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
David Alexander
– Georgia Virtual School
Presenter:
Carmen Stancu
– Georgia Virtual School
Presenter:
Michael Farmer
– Georgia Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Creative Leader's Blueprint: Fostering Resilience in Education
4:05 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Creative Leader's Blueprint: Fostering Resilience in Education
Location: M302
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Innovation
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Water Cooler - Building a Team in a Virtual World
3:15 PM – 3:25 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Water Cooler - Building a Team in a Virtual World
Location: M302
Presenter:
Laura L. Bartel (she/her/hers)
– Link Learning
Professional Development
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thriving and Shining in the Digital Age: Virtual Networking for Educators
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thriving and Shining in the Digital Age: Virtual Networking for Educators
Location: M302
Presenter:
Breauna C. Wall, Ed.D.
– CollaborativeEd Solutions and Johns Hopkins University
Presenter:
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)
– Sparking Up Leadership
Communications/Marketing
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tried and True: Evidence-Based Practices for K-12 Online Teaching
3:15 PM – 3:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Tried and True: Evidence-Based Practices for K-12 Online Teaching
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
April Fleetwood, octorate in Curriculum and Instruction; Master’s in English Education; B.A. in English; Florida Professional Teaching Certification in English 6-12; Reading Endorsed; ESOL Endorsed; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Presenter:
Brianne Flory
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unpacking the 2025 Updates to the National Standards for Quality Online Learning (NSQOP)
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unpacking the 2025 Updates to the National Standards for Quality Online Learning (NSQOP)
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Cynthia Hamblin
– Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Quality
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Leadership Coaching: The Human Connection in a Digital World
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Leadership Coaching: The Human Connection in a Digital World
Location: M302
Presenter:
Casey Rudzena
– Stride/K12
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fully Leveraging the Student Information System in Online Learning
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Fully Leveraging the Student Information System in Online Learning
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Craig W. Sinning
– Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Technology
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Game On Mastering Teamwork with AI
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Game On: Mastering Teamwork with AI
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Michele L. Klein
– Michele Klein Consulting
Innovation
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Learning Together: Collaborative Digital Engagements in Online Courses
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Learning Together: Collaborative Digital Engagements in Online Courses
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Christine N. Green, PhD (she/her/hers)
– State University of New York at Geneseo
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating School in the Metaverse
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating School in the Metaverse
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Kim Abel
– Optima Academy Online
Design and Refine Your Program
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Refreshing the NSQ Course Standards - A Dive Into Quality Course Design
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Refreshing the NSQ Course Standards - A Dive Into Quality Course Design
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Suzie Scheffler (she/her/hers)
– QM Quality Matters
Presenter:
Betsy Springer (she/her/hers)
– Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Presenter:
Jason Neiffer
– Montana Digital Academy
Quality
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Self-Efficacy: Do You Know It When You See It?
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Self-Efficacy: Do You Know It When You See It?
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Matt Strader
– McGraw Hill
SEL and Wraparound Services
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Fall of Fractions: Using EdTech Tools to Transform the Way We Teach Fractions
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Fall of Fractions: Using EdTech Tools to Transform the Way We Teach Fractions
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Jenna Mercury
– ExploreLearning
Special Student Populations
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thrive in the Coming Shocks to Education - Become a Shock Absorber
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thrive in the Coming Shocks to Education - Become a Shock Absorber
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Susan Gentz
– K20Connect
Presenter:
Lea Ann Lockard, BBA, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Elevate e-Learning LLC
Funding/Policy
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transform CANVAS in 5 minutes: Gamification, Beautiful Dashboards, New Parent View, Control Tower for Teachers, Automated Communication!
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Transform CANVAS in 5 minutes: Gamification, Beautiful Dashboards, New Parent View, Control Tower for Teachers, Automated Communication!
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Jared R. Chapman, PhD, MBA, MEd, SFHEA
– Delphi M.E.
Co-Presenter:
Marshall Eubanks
Technology
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Visualizing Quality: Updates & Implementation of Online Program Standards
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Visualizing Quality: Updates & Implementation of Online Program Standards
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Presenter:
Cynthia Hamblin
– Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance
Quality
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 (he/him/his)
– 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
9:00 AM – 9:35 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 – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
"Think Outside the Box: Creative Interventions & Ready-to-Use Tools Before Special Education Referral!"
9:25 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
"Think Outside the Box: Creative Interventions & Ready-to-Use Tools Before Special Education Referral!"
Location: A707
Presenter:
Kelley Fontanilla
– Pecos Cyber Academy
Presenter:
Daelena Potter
– Pecos Cyber Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Virtual Learning: Accreditation for Program Excellence
9:25 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elevating Virtual Learning: Accreditation for Program Excellence
Location: A701
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
9:00 AM – 10:10 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
– TBD
Funding/Policy
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
"Byte-Sized Redemption: Online Learning in the Juvenile Justice System"
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Byte-Sized Redemption: Online Learning in the Juvenile Justice System
Location: A705
Presenter:
Cynthia Lupold, M. Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Capital Area Intermediate Unit
Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– CAOLA
Continuity of Learning (COVID related, Remote learning, eLearning Days, etc.)
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
– 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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
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: A707
Presenter:
Dionna Randas
– GOAL Digital Academy
Presenter:
Kelly Watson
– GOAL Digital Academy
Presenter:
Stephanie Bowers
– GOAL Digital Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI: Amplifying Impact in Canvas LMS
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI: Amplifying Impact in Canvas LMS
Location: A702
Presenter:
Emily Koutsoyannis
– Instructure
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Powered CBE: Revolutionizing Course Design, Content Creation, and Assessment
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Powered CBE: Revolutionizing Course Design, Content Creation, and Assessment
Location: L503
Presenter:
Jessica Enderson, Ed. S
– North Dakota Center for Distance Education
Innovation
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 the DLAC Powers Growth All Year
Location: A706
Presenter:
Christine Voelker, MLS
– 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: A705
Presenter:
Breauna C. Wall, Ed.D.
– CollaborativeEd Solutions and Johns Hopkins University
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, BS in Elementary Education, MA in School Counseling, Rank I in Elementary Education
– BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning)
Presenter:
Pam Carter, BA in Mathematics/Secondary Education, MA in School Counseling, Rank I in School Counseling
– BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning)
SEL and Wraparound Services
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, California Teaching Credential, California Preliminary Administrative Credential
– 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
– Chesapeake Public Schools
SEL and Wraparound Services
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
Enabling Whole Child Education by Unlocking Students’ Interests and Passion
Location: A602
Co-Presenter:
Taichi Sugiura
– Inspire High, Inc.
Co-Presenter:
Emi Takemura
– FutureEdu
Innovation
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
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: A702
Presenter:
Adam Geiman
– Eastern Lancaster County School District
Innovation
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
innovators Today, Leaders Tomorrow: Integrating a Transformative Learning Model
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Innovators Today, Leaders Tomorrow: Integrating a Transformative Learning Model
Location: A701
Presenter:
Geri Gillespy, Ed.D Curriculum and Instruction, Executive Leadership
– Innovate Academy and Preparatory School
Presenter:
Christy Cleugh, Ed.D. Learning Technologies, Pepperdine University
– ASU Prep Global
Teaching Strategies
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 – 10:10 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
– Laurel Springs School
Co-Presenter:
Caitlin A. Moxley, M.A.T
– Laurel Springs School
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Learning Allies: Empowering Parents in Education
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Learning Allies: Empowering Parents in Education
Location: A703
Presenter:
Alisha Foor
– Indiana Department of Education
Presenter:
Matt White
– Indiana Department of Education
Co-Presenter:
Nate Walden (he/him/his)
– Five Star Technology Solutions
Communications/Marketing
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: L504/505
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: A703
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
Methods for Building Self-Management and Executive Function Skills in Online Cohort Model Programs
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Scott C. Rowles, MAT, P/ET
– Baker Early College
Presenter:
Patrick Kailey, MAT, PhD (he/him/his)
– Baker Early College
SEL and Wraparound Services
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: M303
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
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: A702
Presenter:
Christy O'Glee (she/her/hers)
– Class
Technology
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: M302
Presenter:
Charlie Thayer
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Rachel Book
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Sandy Marchant (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Scott Ringkamp
– Scott Ringkamp LLC
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: L503
Presenter:
Mike Yates
– The Reinvention Lab at Teach for America
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
The QM Review Process: A Peek Behind the Curtain
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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
– EdisonLearning
Presenter:
Paula McDougald
– Virtual Arkansas
Presenter:
Jennifer Nobles
– North Carolina Virtual Public School
Quality
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 – 10:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging MLL Students in Reciprocal Academic Conversations in the Online Environment
9:55 AM – 10:30 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 – 10:30 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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Global Landscape of Online and Hybrid Education
9:00 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:
Lieselot Declercq
– ICONS/d-Teach
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI Tools for Individualized Learning Support
11:25 AM – 12:10 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 – 12:10 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
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:10 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 – 12:10 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: A705
Presenter:
Lindsay Keller (she/her/hers)
– Village High School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:10 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 – 12:10 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 – 12:10 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
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
"Exploring Higher Education: Enhancing College Tours through Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences"
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
"Exploring Higher Education: Enhancing College Tours through Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences"
Location: M302
Presenter:
Kashara Bell, Masters
– Prairie View A&M University
Technology
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: A703
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
– Stride: K12
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
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: A705
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
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: L503
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, BS in Elementary Education, MA in School Counseling, Rank I in Elementary Education
– BAVEL (Barren Academy of Virtual & Expanded Learning)
Presenter:
Pam Carter, BA in Mathematics/Secondary Education, MA in School Counseling, Rank I in School Counseling
– 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: M304
Presenter:
Holly A. Brzycki (she/her/hers)
– CAOLA
Co-Presenter:
Matt Zeglen
Co-Presenter:
Zack Simmen (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Professional Development
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
– 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
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
– AI for Schools
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrity in the AI Era: Navigating Ethics, Technology, and Education
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Integrity in the AI Era: Navigating Ethics, Technology, and Education
Location: A602
Speaker:
Carla Jefferson
– Darlington County School District
Speaker:
Michael Watson (he/him/his)
– Frederick County Virtual School
Speaker:
Matt Wicks (he/him/his)
– Pearson Virtual Schools
Speaker:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
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. (she/her/hers)
– 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: multi age classes to create authentic learning experiences.
11:50 AM – 12:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Learning isn’t by manufacture date: multi age classes to create authentic learning experiences.
Location: A703
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
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: L506/507
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
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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
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: A702
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
Presenter:
Lisa Tarshis
– Primer Foundation
Presenter:
Coi Morefield, MBA
– The Lab School of Memphis
Presenter:
Christy Cleugh, Ed.D. Learning Technologies, Pepperdine University
– ASU Prep Global
Innovation
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Streamlining Virtual School Admissions: Innovations in Application, Intake, and Intervention Processes
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Streamlining Virtual School Admissions: Innovations in Application, Intake, and Intervention Processes
Location: A708
Presenter:
Erin L. Rounds, M.A. Education
– Bethel Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Megan Wardle
– Bethel School District
Design and Refine Your Program
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
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 (she/her/hers)
– Cobb Virtual Academy - CCSD
Presenter:
Rebecca D. HwangBo, Ed.S. (she/her/hers)
– 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 Digital Differentiator: Why Personal Branding is Your Student's Secret Weapon for Career Growth
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Digital Differentiator: Why Personal Branding is Your Student's Secret Weapon for Career Growth
Location: A701
Presenter:
Brianca Kirkman
– Brianca Johnson & Company
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
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
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
– Amazon
Teaching Strategies
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 Odom
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Presenter:
KJ Anderson
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Quality
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
Benefits and Challenges of implementing Competency-Based Education in an online environment
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Benefits and Challenges of implementing Competency-Based Education in an online environment
Location: A707
Presenter:
David Schmidt
– Genius
Presenter:
Beny Lederman
– Genius
Presenter:
Jessica Enderson, Ed. S
– North Dakota Center for Distance Education
Continuity of Learning (COVID related, Remote learning, eLearning Days, etc.)
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 and Upskilling a Resilient Workforce With a Learner-Centric Model
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building and Upskilling a Resilient Workforce With a Learner-Centric Model
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Andy Shean, Alliant International University: Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Mgmt; Curriculum Development & Administration; Admin Credential (K-12) Penn State World Campus: Emerging Online Learning Leader Certificate, Online Education and Leadership University of Northern Colorado: Master of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education with an Emphasis in Mild/Moderate Needs; Educational Specialist Credential (K-12) University of Northern Colorado: B.A., Sociology of Education; Emphasis in Elementary Ed; Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-12)
– Penn Foster Group
Presenter:
Zach Heller (he/him/his)
– Penn Foster Group
Design and Refine Your Program
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: A704
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: M103/104
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
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
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: A704
Presenter:
Colleen S. Richardson, EdD
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
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
Maryland State Meet-up
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Maryland State Meet-up
Location: M303
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
– Rocky Peak Virtual
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: A702
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
Navigating Together: A Networking Session for State Leaders
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating Together: A Networking Session for State Leaders
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Matt White
– Indiana Department of Education
Presenter:
Alisha Foor
– Indiana Department of Education
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
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: A703
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
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 County Office of Education
Presenter:
Angie Groves
– El Dorado Charter SELPA
Special Student Populations
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: A703
Presenter:
Caroline Roberts (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Virtual School
Presenter:
Erin I. Hill (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Using Adaptive AI to Improve Math Achievement in Grades 5-12
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Using Adaptive AI to Improve Math Achievement in Grades 5-12
Location: A708
Presenter:
Joanne A. Jones Barnett, Ph.D., Ed.D.
– Center for Digital Learning Research, Design and Resources
Teaching Strategies
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
Presenter:
Scott Giraud
– Iowa Connections Academy
Co-Presenter:
Larry Hunt
Co-Presenter:
Christina Luing
– Iowa Connections Academy
Co-Presenter:
Natalie Helzer
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: A705
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: A601
Presenter:
Brett Henry
– Sevenstar
Presenter:
Megan Palevich
– Holston Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
3:00 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging Classroom to Career: Leveraging Online Courses through Innovative CTE Instructional Design
3:25 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging Classroom to Career: Leveraging Online Courses through Innovative CTE Instructional Design
Location: A705
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 – 4:10 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 – 4:10 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: A703
Presenter:
Christel Reaves, Ed Leadership, M.S.
– Connected Class
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Feedback that Transforms: Building a Positive Online Classroom Culture
3:25 PM – 4:10 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 – 4:10 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 – 4:10 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: A705
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 – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Keys to a Successful Online Tutoring Program
3:25 PM – 4:10 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 – 4:10 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
Co-Presenter:
Adam Mangana (he/him/his)
– Optima
Teaching Strategies
3:00 PM – 4:10 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 – 4:10 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
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elem., JSD
Presenter:
Ross Menlove, MEd, MBA
– Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
3:00 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Press Play: STEAM, Digital Content Creation and AI
3:25 PM – 4:10 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 – 4:10 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
– Educational Change Agent
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:00 PM – 4:10 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: A703
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 – 4:10 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 – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Teaching Reimagined: AI Tutors in Online Education
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
East Coast USA Time
Teaching Reimagined: AI Tutors in Online Education
Location: A707
Presenter:
Traci King
– Sage Oak Charter School
Innovation
3:00 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Evolution of Institutional Change, ICT Development Policy, and Global Influences: The case of Higher Education in Kosova
3:25 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Evolution of Institutional Change, ICT Development Policy, and Global Influences: The case of Higher Education in Kosova
Location: A702
Presenter:
Antigona Uka
– Kosova Center for Digital Education - Meso Online (KCDE)
Research
3:00 PM – 4:10 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
– McGraw Hill
SEL and Wraparound Services
3:00 PM – 4:10 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:
JAmes Goenner
Accountability
3:00 PM – 4:10 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Counseling, Real Impact: Exploring Virtual Reality in Student Support
3:25 PM – 4:10 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
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
Speaker:
Carmen Gross
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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
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
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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Cultivating Wellness: Nurturing Teacher Self-Care in the Blended Learning Landscape
3:00 PM – 3:35 PM
East Coast USA Time
Cultivating Wellness: Nurturing Teacher Self-Care in the Blended Learning Landscape
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Courtney Walker, IMFT
– Tomorrow Center/NYAP/Calm Connections Counseling
SEL and Wraparound Services
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: L503
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
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 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: L504/505
Presenter:
Desire J. Mosser (she/her/hers)
– Pasco eSchool
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
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
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
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: A602
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
South Carolina State Meet-Up
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
South Carolina State Meet-Up
Location: M303
Presenter:
Carla Jefferson
– Darlington County School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
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
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: M301
Presenter:
Dr. David Timbs
– Johnson City Schools
Presenter:
Dr. Brouke Reynolds
– North Little Rock Virtual Academy
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
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
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:
Emily Carle Hafer
– Edison Virtual Learning
Presenter:
Carly E. Fuller
– EdisonLearning
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
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)
– 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
– 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
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keep DLAC Weird: A Running (or Walking) Conversation with Michigan Virtual - Wednesday
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Keep DLAC Weird: A Running (or Walking) Conversation with Michigan Virtual - Wednesday
Location: Lobby
Presenter:
Joe Freidhoff (he/him/his)
– 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 (Wednesday morning Yoga)
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Mindful Movement with The Namaste Project (Wednesday 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
9:00 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI in Schools: Crafting Policy for a Responsible Digital Future
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI in Schools: Crafting Policy for a Responsible Digital Future
Location: A704
Presenter:
Misty D. Weber
– Warren County School District
Presenter:
Natalie Black
– Warren County School District
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
ALIGNING YOUR ALLYSHIP - CULTIVATE PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCIES THAT SUPPORT DEI- SPECIFICALLY GENDER, SEXUALITY, & LGBTQIA+ IDENTITIES & EXPERIENCES.
9:25 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
ALIGNING YOUR ALLYSHIP - CULTIVATE PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCIES THAT SUPPORT DEI- SPECIFICALLY GENDER, SEXUALITY, & LGBTQIA+ IDENTITIES & EXPERIENCES.
Location: A706
Presenter:
Shawna Stueck (she/her/hers)
– Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS) with CESA 9
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
9:00 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting Students’ Mental Health and Social Skills in a Virtual Environment
9:25 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting Students’ Mental Health and Social Skills in a Virtual Environment
Location: A705
Lead Speaker:
Marcela Perez
Speaker:
Carmen Gross
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
10-Minute Tuesdays: Transforming Staff Development, One Bite at a Time
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
10-Minute Tuesdays: Transforming Staff Development, One Bite at a Time
Location: A701
Presenter:
Pamela Manders
– 279Online
Co-Presenter:
Megan Heitkamp (she/her/hers)
– 279Online Osseo Area Schools
Professional Development
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting to Change: Marketing Online Learning for the Evolving Demographics of Homeschool Students and Supporting Them Once They've Enrolled
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting to Change: Marketing Online Learning for the Evolving Demographics of Homeschool Students and Supporting Them Once They've Enrolled
Location: A708
Presenter:
Thomas C. Cooper, III
– North Carolina Virtual Public Schools
Presenter:
Rachel McBroom
– NCVPS
Communications/Marketing
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: M302
Presenter:
Michael Ham
– 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 Zoom: Transforming Virtual Classrooms with 3D Learning Environments for Maximum Student Engagement
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond Zoom: Transforming Virtual Classrooms with 3D Learning Environments for Maximum Student Engagement
Location: A703
Presenter:
Eric Tao (he/him/his)
– MegaMinds
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Community in a Virtual Learning Environment
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Community in a Virtual Learning Environment
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Emily Kroutil, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Virtual School
Presenter:
Ryan Fuller, EdD
– Cobb Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Sarika Simpson, M. Ed.
– Edmentum
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creating "The Sticky": Building Signature Moments in a Digital Landscape
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Creating "The Sticky": Building Signature Moments in a Digital Landscape
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Erin Weaver
– Laurel Springs School
Presenter:
Lynne Behnke
– Laurel Springs School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Cultivating Community: Creating Effective Educational Experiences for Students in Online Environments
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Cultivating Community: Creating Effective Educational Experiences for Students in Online Environments
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Cam Kuiper
– Jenison Innovation Academy
Presenter:
Rebekah Redmer
– Jenison Public Schools
Presenter:
Krista Osterberg (she/her/hers)
– Jenison Innovation Academy
Teaching Strategies
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
'Debunking Digital Myths: How Course Design Redefines Digital Learning'
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
'Debunking Digital Myths: How Course Design Redefines Digital Learning'
Location: A702
Presenter:
Megan Slatton
– Auburn Online, The Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
Presenter:
Sydney Bassett
– Auburn University
Innovation
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: M302
Presenter:
Michael Ham
– The Learning Accelerator
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Drive Awareness & Boost Enrollment: How to Create Digital Marketing Campaigns for Your School
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Drive Awareness & Boost Enrollment: How to Create Digital Marketing Campaigns for Your School
Location: A708
Presenter:
Todd Rash
– StrongMind
Communications/Marketing
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Online Learning
Location: Skyline 1
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
Embodying Authentic Leadership for Transformative Purposes in the Classroom
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Embodying Authentic Leadership for Transformative Purposes in the Classroom
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Gabrielle Ciofani, M.A.T., Principal Certification, State of Ohio (she/her/hers)
– OHDELA
Professional Development
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Future Careers: The Impact of Online Courses on CTE Pathways
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Future Careers: The Impact of Online Courses on CTE Pathways
Location: M301
Presenter:
Jayne C. Lammers, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Edmentum
Presenter:
William Gordon Morris, M.Ed.
– Kershaw County School District
Co-Presenter:
Cara Hachmeister
– Indianapolis Public Schools
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Partnerships: Engaging Parents to Boost Student Success in Online Education
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Partnerships: Engaging Parents to Boost Student Success in Online Education
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Dakota Lawrence
– Venture Upward
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Finding Balance: Exploring the Impact of Synchronous Learning in Full-Time Virtual Environments on Student Success
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Finding Balance: Exploring the Impact of Synchronous Learning in Full-Time Virtual Environments on Student Success
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Nadia W. Seals, M. Ed
– Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Fostering Community and Combating Student Apathy Through Safe, Engaging Multiplayer Learning Experiences
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Fostering Community and Combating Student Apathy Through Safe, Engaging Multiplayer Learning Experiences
Location: A703
Presenter:
Daniel Liebeskind (he/him/his)
– Topia.io / Schoolspace.io
Co-Presenter:
Danielle Diamond (she/her/hers)
– Topia
Co-Presenter:
Chris Psiaki (he/him/his)
– Topia
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Struggling to Striving: Impactful Instructional Coaching in the Online Environment
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Struggling to Striving: Impactful Instructional Coaching in the Online Environment
Location: A701
Presenter:
Lauren Wilson, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Presenter:
Melissa Patterson, M. Ed.
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Professional Development
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Giving that Warm Fuzzy Feeling in the Virtual World
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Giving that Warm Fuzzy Feeling in the Virtual World
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Holly Branch
– Berkeley County Schools, WV
Presenter:
Terri VanderWijst (she/her/hers)
– Berkeley County Schools, WV
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
How open source is improving virtual classrooms for everyone
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
How open source is improving virtual classrooms for everyone
Location: A702
Presenter:
Frederick Dixon
– BigBlueButton Inc
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
How the largest university is powering the smallest (micro) schools
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
How the largest university is powering the smallest (micro) schools
Location: A707
Presenter:
Coi Morefield, MBA
– The Lab School of Memphis
Presenter:
Christy Cleugh, Ed.D. Learning Technologies, Pepperdine University
– ASU Prep Global
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating Social Emotional Learning in K-12 Online Education
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Integrating Social Emotional Learning in K-12 Online Education
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Lindsey Groettum (she/her/hers)
– 279Online
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Leading with Heart: Putting people first in the virtual world.
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Leading with Heart: Putting people first in the virtual world.
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Lisa A. Zimmerman
– Eastern Lancaster County School District
Presenter:
William Swinsburg
– Eastern Lancaster County School District
Presenter:
Zachary Fulmer (he/him/his)
– ELANCO School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Learning Walks - Strengthened every single step
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Learning Walks - Strengthened every single step
Location: A701
Presenter:
Shailene N. Harnish (she/her/hers)
– Davis Connect
Co-Presenter:
Tiffany Dance
– Davis Connect
Professional Development
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Making your Mark with Marketing: Why Branding is Essential in the Digital Age of Education
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Making your Mark with Marketing: Why Branding is Essential in the Digital Age of Education
Location: A708
Presenter:
Kat Voyles (she/her/hers)
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
DeLaina Tonks, PhD
– Mountain Heights Academy
Communications/Marketing
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Managing Change to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners and Staff: Strategies for Inclusive and Effective Education
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Managing Change to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners and Staff: Strategies for Inclusive and Effective Education
Location: A706
Presenter:
Beverly A. Knox-Pipes
– BKP Solutions/Nova Southeastern University
Presenter:
Jerri Lynn Williams-Harper (she/her/hers)
– White Pine School District
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Mastering Asynchronous Scheduling: Strategies for Effective Online Learning
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Mastering Asynchronous Scheduling: Strategies for Effective Online Learning
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Lea Ann Lockard, BBA, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Elevate e-Learning LLC
Co-Presenter:
Brita Martin-Lindsey, EdD
– Elevate e-Learning, LLC
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating College Financial Aid for Online Students
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating College Financial Aid for Online Students
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Carlynn Greene (she/her/hers)
– Scholarship Guru
Speaker:
Carlynn Greene (she/her/hers)
– Scholarship Guru
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: M302
Presenter:
Michael Ham
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Beth Holland, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– The Learning Accelerator
Presenter:
Peter A. Robertson
– Evergreen Education Group
Accountability
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Project Management for Educators: Balancing Teaching and Administrative Tasks
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Project Management for Educators: Balancing Teaching and Administrative Tasks
Location: L508
Presenter:
Kristi Oliva
– Amazon
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Spot It, Stop It: Educators vs. AI Bias
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Spot It, Stop It: Educators vs. AI Bias
Location: A602
Presenter:
Kimberlin Rivers, EdD Educational Leadership; EdS Educational Leadership; MEd Instructional Technology
– Imagine Learning
Presenter:
Jason Fournier, BS Information Technology, Digital Media Management (he/him/his)
– Imagine Learning
Presenter:
Allen von Pallandt, MA Math Education; MA Educational Administration; BA Pure Mathematics (he/him/his)
– Imagine Learning
Technology
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting the Littles: Online and Hybrid Learning Opportunities for K-2
9:00 AM – 9:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Supporting the Littles: Online and Hybrid Learning Opportunities for K-2
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Kecia Ray
– K20Connect
Quality
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Tailoring Mental Health Support for Digital Learners and Their Families
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Tailoring Mental Health Support for Digital Learners and Their Families
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Niyoka McCoy, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Stride Teaching and Learning
Presenter:
Adele Winter
– Cook Center for Human Connection
SEL and Wraparound Services
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Taking a Bite Out of Virtual Schooling: Creating the Big Apple's Handbook
9:25 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
Taking a Bite Out of Virtual Schooling: Creating the Big Apple's Handbook
Location: A707
Presenter:
Nicole Galante, Ph.D
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Izzy Galante
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Al Pisano, EdD
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Christina Pisano
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Amie Cullen
– Stony Brook University
Co-Presenter:
Christina Pisano
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Journey of Data & AI: Enhancing Student Success in Virtual Learning
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Journey of Data & AI: Enhancing Student Success in Virtual Learning
Location: A704
Presenter:
Dawn Q. Horn
– ACCESS
Design and Refine Your Program
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming K12 Science Education using VR: A Tiered Approach to VR Implementation
9:25 AM – 9:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming K12 Science Education using VR: A Tiered Approach to VR Implementation
Location: A703
Presenter:
Felicia Chen
– Dwight Global Online School
Speaker:
Elizabeth Hutton, M.Ed
– Dwight Global Online School
Innovation
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Wellness Rooms - A 24/7 Resource for Students
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Wellness Rooms - A 24/7 Resource for Students
Location: A705
Presenter:
Jennifer Kennedy (she/her/hers)
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
Kirsty Henderson (she/her/hers)
– Mountain Heights Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Vinyl to Virtual: 80s & 90s Hits Sparking the Digital Learning Conversation
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Vinyl to Virtual: 80s & 90s Hits Sparking the Digital Learning Conversation
Location: A601
Presenter:
Joe Freidhoff (he/him/his)
– Michigan Virutal
Presenter:
Nichole Lemmon
– Launch Virtual Learning, Springfield Public Schools
Design and Refine Your Program
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
GT: Building a student driven supportive community
10:30 AM – 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
GT: Building a student driven supportive community
Location: Skyline 3
Presenter:
Grace Montenegro (she/her/hers)
– Denver Online (Denver Public Schools)
Co-Presenter:
Amber Weintraub
Special Student Populations
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices for Serving Homeschool Students in a Digital Environment
10:55 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Best Practices for Serving Homeschool Students in a Digital Environment
Location: A705
Presenter:
Anne Flenner, ED.S
– Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint
Presenter:
Meghan Reites, M.Ed., ED.S
– Florida Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Data Needs to Drive Academic Improvement
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM
East Coast USA Time
Data Needs to Drive Academic Improvement
Location: M302
Presenter:
Matt Wicks (he/him/his)
– Pearson Virtual Schools
Accountability
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empathy in Action: Practical Tips for Integrating Cultural Sensitivity and Trauma-Informed Practices in Teacher PD
10:55 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empathy in Action: Practical Tips for Integrating Cultural Sensitivity and Trauma-Informed Practices in Teacher PD
Location: A701
Presenter:
Adrienne Knudsen, MA Special Education; BA Social Studies Education (she/her/hers)
– Imagine Learning
Presenter:
Calandra Stith, MEd Adult Ed & Distance Learning; MEd Math; BS Math & Comp Sci (she/her/hers)
– Imagine Learning
Co-Presenter:
Calandra Stith, MEd Adult Ed & Distance Learning; MEd Math; BS Math & Comp Sci (she/her/hers)
– Imagine Learning
Professional Development
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring Mathematical Concepts through AI-Generated Art
10:55 AM – 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring Mathematical Concepts through AI-Generated Art
Location: M302
Presenter:
Tawanda Brown
– Fulton County Schools
Innovation
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the World of AI in Education: A Focus on Policy and Guidelines
11:05 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the World of AI in Education: A Focus on Policy and Guidelines
Location: M302
Presenter:
Grayland Phillips
– HMH
Accountability
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
In the Room Where it Happens: What We Learned by Developing and Implementing an Observation Tool for In-school Online Credit Recovery Programs
10:55 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
In the Room Where it Happens: What We Learned by Developing and Implementing an Observation Tool for In-school Online Credit Recovery Programs
Location: A706
Presenter:
Samantha Viano
– George Mason University
Presenter:
Natasha J. Conte
– George Mason Universtity
Presenter:
Jered Borup
– George Mason University
Research
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Preserving Academic Integrity in the World of Artificial Intelligence
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Preserving Academic Integrity in the World of Artificial Intelligence
Location: M302
Presenter:
Holly Branch
– Berkeley County Schools, WV
Presenter:
Terri VanderWijst (she/her/hers)
– Berkeley County Schools, WV
Teaching Strategies
10:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Visualize to Realize: Empowering Educators with Data Visualizations
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Visualize to Realize: Empowering Educators with Data Visualizations
Location: M302
Presenter:
Jennifer B. McCain, B.S., M.A., Ed.S (she/her/hers)
– Madison City Schools
Presenter:
Ashley P. Strode, B.S., M.A.
– Madison City Schools
Accountability
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Aligning Hearts and Minds: Slaying Change Through Connection
11:10 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Aligning Hearts and Minds: Slaying Change Through Connection
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Amanda Miro
– Stride-K12 Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Julie Jimerson
– Stride: K12
Presenter:
Courtney McElroy
– Stride- K12 Learning Solutions
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: How Teacher Communication Fuels Success for Underperforming Title I High School Students in Online Learning
10:55 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: How Teacher Communication Fuels Success for Underperforming Title I High School Students in Online Learning
Location: A707
Presenter:
Ashley Kaan, Doctor in Education (Specialization in E-Learning) (she/her/hers)
– Academy of Innovation
Presenter:
Brandon Kaan
– Academy of Innovation
Co-Presenter:
Brandon Kaan
– Academy of Innovation
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Online Learning Partnerships Expanding Personalized Learning with Regional Collaboration for Flexible, Cost-Effective, & Sustainable Programs
10:55 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Online Learning Partnerships Expanding Personalized Learning with Regional Collaboration for Flexible, Cost-Effective, & Sustainable Programs
Location: A702
Presenter:
Jill Manczka, Ed. D. (she/her/hers)
– Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Presenter:
Preston Hartman
– Plum Borough School District
Design and Refine Your Program
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Digital Learning
10:30 AM – 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Digital Learning
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Emily Carle Hafer
– Edison Virtual Learning
Presenter:
Carly E. Fuller
– EdisonLearning
Digital Content
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
CAPES OFF!: Stepping Away from Burnout and Into Your True Power
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
CAPES OFF!: Stepping Away from Burnout and Into Your True Power
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Nya Abernathy (she/her/hers)
– The Dignity Effect
Professional Development
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Create an AI Professional Development that is hands-on for those new to AI Education tools!
11:10 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Create an AI Professional Development that is hands-on for those new to AI Education tools!
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Carrie Cherney
– Wisconsin Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Matt VanEffen
– WIVA
Professional Development
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Cultivating Inclusive Digital Spaces: Fostering Emotional Wellness and Belonging through DEI'
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Cultivating Inclusive Digital Spaces: Fostering Emotional Wellness and Belonging through DEI'
Location: A701
Presenter:
Latasha Matthews
– Why 2 Live Well
Professional Development
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Cybersecurity and Student Data Privacy - What You Need to Know from a Non-Techy Perspective
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Cybersecurity and Student Data Privacy - What You Need to Know from a Non-Techy Perspective
Location: A602
Presenter:
Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, CCRE
– EdTech Leaders Alliance
Co-Presenter:
Eileen Belastock, CETL
– Belastock Consulting
Technology
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Demonstrating College Readiness: The Path from Online High School to University Success
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Demonstrating College Readiness: The Path from Online High School to University Success
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Michele Evard, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Evard Educational Consulting
Co-Presenter:
Kenzo Zaragoza-Tsuru
Design and Refine Your Program
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Developing the Best Online Teachers: Insights from the National Standards for Quality
10:30 AM – 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Developing the Best Online Teachers: Insights from the National Standards for Quality
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Allison Powell
– DLAC
Presenter:
Wendy L. Oliver, Ed.D., CSM
– Xperience Education
Presenter:
Rachel McBroom
– NCVPS
Quality
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Differentiated Instruction Made Easy with AI
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Differentiated Instruction Made Easy with AI
Location: L503
Presenter:
Marcia Kish
– DSD Professional Development
Teaching Strategies
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Bridges: Building Stronger Student and Family Connections in Online Learning
11:10 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Digital Bridges: Building Stronger Student and Family Connections in Online Learning
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Kathryn Cerminara (she/her/hers)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Presenter:
Brady Bajuszik (he/him/his)
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Communications/Marketing
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Distance Requires Deeper Roots - Growing Relationships within Online Learning
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Distance Requires Deeper Roots - Growing Relationships within Online Learning
Location: A708
Presenter:
Kaisha Mathis
– THRIVE Learning Collaborative
Presenter:
Krista Cochran
– THRIVE Learning Collaborative
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Education: The Importance of a Family Approach
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Elementary Education: The Importance of a Family Approach
Location: A703
Presenter:
Kate Adams (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs School
Presenter:
Tabitha Campbell
– Laurel Springs School
Design and Refine Your Program
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Career Success: Enhancing CTE with Micro-Academies and Credential-Based Learning
11:10 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Career Success: Enhancing CTE with Micro-Academies and Credential-Based Learning
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Courtney Freeman (she/her/hers)
– ACCEL Schools
Presenter:
Teren Jackson
– ACCEL Schools
Innovation
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Creativity: Leveraging Tech and AI for Student Projects and Collaboration in Art Education
10:55 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering creativity: leveraging AI for student collaboration in art education.
Location: A708
Presenter:
Cynthia A. Bowie (she/her/hers)
– South Carolina Connections Academy
Innovation
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Leaders: Essential Digital Tools and Their Impact on K-12 Leadership
10:30 AM – 11:05 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Leaders: Essential Digital Tools and Their Impact on K-12 Leadership
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Beverly A. Knox-Pipes
– BKP Solutions/Nova Southeastern University
Co-Presenter:
Jerri Lynn Williams-Harper (she/her/hers)
– White Pine School District
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Schools: Ensuring 100% Standards Coverage in Virtual Programs with External Curriculum
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Schools: Ensuring 100% Standards Coverage in Virtual Programs with External Curriculum
Location: A702
Presenter:
Nancie Pratt (she/her/hers)
– Venture Upward
Design and Refine Your Program
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Kid Chasers: How we built a thriving online intervention/credit recovery program
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Kid Chasers: How we built a thriving online intervention/credit recovery program
Location: A707
Presenter:
Kyle J. Farner
– 27J Online Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Launch Cares: Supporting Students Through Comprehensive Counseling
10:55 AM – 11:15 AM
East Coast USA Time
Launch Cares: Supporting Students Through Comprehensive Counseling
Location: A704
Presenter:
Helen Williams
– Launch Virtual Learning- Springfield, MO
Speaker:
David Schuman
– Launch
SEL and Wraparound Services
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Making Online Content Accessible For All
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Making Online Content Accessible For All
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Nicole Letoile (she/her/hers)
– LEtoile Education, LLC
Accessibility
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
My students never finish their course on time! What do I do?
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
My students never finish their course on time! What do I do?
Location: A706
Presenter:
Alex van Donkersgoed (he/him/his)
– StudyForge
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Showing love through SEL
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Showing love through SEL
Location: A704
Presenter:
Angela T. Koch, M.A. in teaching
– Hesperia Unified School District
SEL and Wraparound Services
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Virtual Village: Challenges and Successes of Building Virtual Campus Culture
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
The Virtual Village: Challenges and Successes of Building Virtual Campus Culture
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Seth Fleischauer, M Ed (he/him/his)
– Banyan Global Learning
Presenter:
Mandy Perry
– Pinellas Virtual School
Presenter:
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)
– Sparking Up Leadership
Presenter:
Breauna C. Wall, Ed.D.
– CollaborativeEd Solutions and Johns Hopkins University
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Theory to Practice: Navigating Classroom Moral-Dilemmas using Simulations for Teachers
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Theory to Practice: Navigating Classroom Moral-Dilemmas using Simulations for Teachers
Location: L508
Presenter:
Ken Spero, MBA
– SchoolSims
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming Onboarding with Technology and Data
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
Transforming Onboarding with Technology and Data
Location: A702
Presenter:
Patrick Yurgosky
– Yurgosky
Presenter:
Teresa Scavulli
– Pearson
Innovation
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking the Future of Education: The Impact of Statewide Digital Leaders Networks on Digital Learning
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Unlocking the Future of Education: The Impact of Statewide Digital Leaders Networks on Digital Learning
Location: M301
Presenter:
Judy Perez
– iLearn Collaborative
Presenter:
Renee Martinez
– Office of Blended And Online Learning, Colorado Dept of Education
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Harrington
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Ben Maynard
– Office of Education Technology, Kentucky Dept. of Education
Presenter:
Kristy Hart
– Cherry Creek School District
Co-Presenter:
Tracy Stegall (she/her/hers)
– iLearn Collaborative
Innovation
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Up Your Game: How to INCREASE your Enrollment and Success. Focusing on attracting homeschool families. Experience growth in enrollment and finances!
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Up Your Game: How to INCREASE your Enrollment and Success. Focusing on attracting homeschool families. Experience growth in enrollment and finances!
Location: A705
Presenter:
Olivia L. Dooley
– BAVEL
Presenter:
Hilary Mercer
– BAVEL
Funding/Policy
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
What makes a successful Multilingual Education program in the online Environment?
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
East Coast USA Time
What makes a successful Multilingual Education program in the online Environment?
Location: A707
Presenter:
Leslie Sosa
– Denver Online Middle School
Presenter:
Jennifer White
– Denver Online High School
Presenter:
Adriana Rodriguez (she/her/hers)
– Denver Online High School
Presenter:
Sarah E. Klieforth-Williams (she/her/hers)
– Denver Public Schools
Special Student Populations
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
East Coast USA Time
Who Cares?
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
East Coast USA Time
Who Cares? Importance of Caring School Leadership in the Online School
Location: A704
Presenter:
Rich Jensen, Jr., EdD
– Agora Cyber Charter School
Research
1:30 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Human Endeavor - An Open Discussion about Our Humanity in Highly Digital Learning Environments
1:30 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Human Endeavor - An Open Discussion about Our Humanity in Highly Digital Learning Environments
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Ian J. Jones (he/him/his)
– Denver Online - Denver Public Schools
Teaching Strategies
1:30 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
PE Reimagined - Explore new ways to reach the modern student in PE with technology, curriculum and innovation.
1:30 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
PE Reimagined - Explore new ways to reach the modern student in PE with technology, curriculum and innovation.
Location: Skyline 1
Presenter:
Adam Shafer
– Hiveclass
Innovation
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Multi-tiered Approach to Attendance/Engagement for Online Students
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Multi-tiered Approach to Attendance/Engagement for Online Students
Location: A704
Presenter:
Jen Buttars, Doctoral Candidate (she/her/hers)
– Wasatch Learning Academy
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Stealth Decoding Disorder… That We’re Causing
1:55 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
A Stealthy Decoding Disorder… That We’re Causing
Location: A708
Presenter:
Greg Tuve
– Bristol Standard, LLC
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Better Together: School and Authorizer Collaboration
1:55 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Better Together: School and Authorizer Collaboration
Location: A701
Presenter:
Barbara Zeile (she/her/hers)
– Central Michigan University
Presenter:
Teresa M. Boardman, EDS
– Insight School of Michigan
Presenter:
Pieter Hoekstra, MEd
– Insight School of Michigan
Accountability
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Students with Career and Technical Education from Elementary to Employment
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Gap: Empowering Students with Career and Technical Education from Elementary to Employment
Location: A705
Presenter:
Amy Heflin (she/her/hers)
– FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School
Presenter:
Jaimi Gruler
– FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School
Presenter:
Misty Mizzoni
– FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Community Based Online Education Through Lower and Upper School Collaboration
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Community Based Online Education Through Lower and Upper School Collaboration
Location: A703
Presenter:
Alicia T. O'Brien, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– Laurel Springs
Presenter:
Tabitha Campbell
– Laurel Springs School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Strong Foundations: How to Conduct Engaging Online Student Orientations
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Strong Foundations: How to Conduct Engaging Online Student Orientations
Location: A704
Presenter:
Amber R. Long (she/her/hers)
– Berrien Springs Public Schools
Presenter:
Dustin Mobley
– Berrien Springs Public Schools- Link Learning
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Charter Institute at Erskine is Raising the Bar in MTSS/RTI: Virtual Math Teachers' Professional Learning Journey
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Charter Institute at Erskine is Raising the Bar in MTSS/RTI: Virtual Math Teachers' Professional Learning Journey
Location: A701
Presenter:
Kim Loomis
– i3DigitalPD
Presenter:
Heather Holiday
– Charter Institute at Erskine
Professional Development
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Classrooms and Engaged Scholars, EVERY TIME!
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging Classrooms and Engaged Scholars, EVERY TIME!
Location: A704
Presenter:
Jesse Meeks, B.S., D.C
– John Adams Academy
Teaching Strategies
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Going Global - A Public School's Adventure Expanding K-12 Online Education
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Going Global - A Public School's Adventure Expanding K-12 Online Education
Location: A703
Presenter:
Rebekah Redmer
– Jenison Public Schools
Innovation
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Power of Prompting: Collaborating, not Copying
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Power of Prompting: Collaborating, not Copying
Location: A706
Presenter:
Carly L. Ghantous, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Learn21
Teaching Strategies
1:30 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
What's this About?: Increasing Comprehension of Text in Digital Literacy Spaces
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
What's this About?: Increasing Comprehension of Text in Digital Literacy Spaces
Location: A708
Presenter:
Christine N. Green, PhD (she/her/hers)
– State University of New York at Geneseo
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting Digital Learning for a New Era of Expectations
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting Digital Learning for a New Era of Expectations
Location: M106/107
Presenter:
Wendy L. Oliver, Ed.D., CSM
– Xperience Education
Presenter:
Rachel Book
– Lincoln Learning Solutions
Design and Refine Your Program
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Screen: The Role of Facilitators in Supporting Online Learner Engagement
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Beyond the Screen: The Role of Facilitators in Supporting Online Learner Engagement
Location: M302
Presenter:
Jered Borup
– George Mason University
Presenter:
DeLaina Tonks, PhD
– Mountain Heights Academy
Presenter:
Shannon Smith
– Michigan Virtual
Presenter:
Jeff Simmons
– Idaho Digital Learning Alliance
Presenter:
Samantha Viano
– George Mason University
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building A K-12 Public Online School: Creating an Innovative Virtual Program in a Traditional Public School Setting
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building A K-12 Public Online School: Creating an Innovative Virtual Program in a Traditional Public School Setting
Location: M301
Presenter:
Stephen Chamberlin
– Chesapeake Public Schools / Chesapeake Virtual Academy
Presenter:
Kelli Jordan
– Chesapeake Public Schools
Presenter:
Erin Jury
– Chesapeake Public Schools
Co-Presenter:
Kelli Jordan
– Chesapeake Public Schools
Co-Presenter:
Erin Jury
– Chesapeake Public Schools
Design and Refine Your Program
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Creating an Effective Elementary School Virtual Model
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Creating an Effective Elementary School Virtual Model
Location: A703
Presenter:
Audra Plummer
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Presenter:
Karin Campbell
– Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Distance Learning is Hard! Building Comprehensive and Collaborative Wraparound Supports in the Online Environment
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Distance Learning is Hard! Building Comprehensive and Collaborative Wraparound Supports in the Online Environment
Location: L504/505
Presenter:
Raye Mahlberg, PhD, MEd, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Nightingale College
SEL and Wraparound Services
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Learners Anytime, Anywhere: Insights from Our Asynchronous Support Journey
1:30 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Empowering Learners Anytime, Anywhere: Insights from Our Asynchronous Support Journey
Location: Skyline 2
Presenter:
Eva Cronin
– Cobb Virtual Academy
Design and Refine Your Program
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging all levels of learners through varied techniques including artificial intelligence
1:30 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Engaging All Levels of Learners Through Varied Techniques Including Artificial Intelligence
Location: A702
Presenter:
Christine Cleary, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– SC Whitmore School
Technology
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enhancing Online Education with AI: Tips, Strategies, and Success Stories
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enhancing Online Education with AI: Tips, Strategies, and Success Stories
Location: A602
Presenter:
Benjamin Wyatt
– St. Petersburg College
Innovation
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the power of science, math, and STEM simulations for high engagement and lasting understanding
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exploring the power of science, math, and STEM simulations for high engagement and lasting understanding
Location: L506/507
Presenter:
Jenna Mercury
– ExploreLearning
Teaching Strategies
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Family Engagement in the Virtual Setting
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Family Engagement in the Virtual Setting
Location: L503
Presenter:
Samantha L. Goldsmith (they/them/theirs)
– Stride/HCCA
Design and Refine Your Program
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting Your Nights & Weekends Back: How to use AI to build and grade assessments
2:10 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Getting Your Nights & Weekends Back: Using AI to go beyond multiple choice
Location: Skyline 4
Presenter:
Athena Savino
– Owler AI
Innovation
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Making High Quality Online Instruction Accessible to Middle School Students with High Incidence Disabilities Using Microsoft Office Suite
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Making High Quality Online Instruction Accessible to Middle School Students with High Incidence Disabilities Using Microsoft Office Suite
Location: A706
Presenter:
Therese Riza-Lawrence
– Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence
Special Student Populations
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
My Positive Experience in the USA as an Immigrant Student
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
My Positive Experience in the USA as an Immigrant Student
Location: A705
Presenter:
Fadia Rostom Makdisi
– Saint Agnes Academy
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating Virtual Classrooms: Essential Presentation Skills for New Virtual Teacher
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating Virtual Classrooms: Essential Presentation Skills for New Virtual Teacher
Location: L508
Presenter:
DeMetra M. Williams, EDD, FL Certified
– Orange County Virtual School
Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Overcoming Negative Perceptions of Online Learning in K-12: A Strategy to Close the Post-COVID Achievement Gap
1:30 PM – 2:05 PM
East Coast USA Time
Overcoming Negative Perceptions of Online Learning in K-12: A Strategy to Close the Post-COVID Achievement Gap
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Beverly A. Knox-Pipes
– BKP Solutions/Nova Southeastern University
Communications/Marketing
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Shaping the Future through Organizational Transformation: NDCDE’s Journey to Competency-Based Education
1:55 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Shaping the Future through Organizational Transformation: NDCDE’s Journey to Competency-Based Education
Location: A707
Presenter:
Jessica Enderson, Ed. S
– North Dakota Center for Distance Education
Presenter:
Kirstin Girard
– North Dakota Center for Distance Education
Innovation
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Teaching Young Learners Online: Perspectives from Elementary Online Educators
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Teaching Young Learners Online: Perspectives from Elementary Online Educators
Location: M103/104
Presenter:
Holly Skadsem
– Bloomington Public Schools
Presenter:
Lexie Schulte (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presenter:
Ray Cannon (he/him/his)
– Bloomington Public Schools
Teaching Strategies
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thrive in the Coming Shocks to Education: Become a Shock Absorber
2:10 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Thrive in the Coming Shocks to Education: Become a Shock Absorber
Location: Skyline 5
Presenter:
Lea Ann Lockard, BBA, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Elevate e-Learning LLC
Presenter:
Susan Gentz
– K20Connect
Innovation
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Shelves, Real Impact: Enhancing Access and Engagement with Books in the Digital Age
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
East Coast USA Time
Virtual Shelves, Real Impact: Enhancing Access and Engagement with Books in the Digital Age
Location: A705
Presenter:
Julie Ferrer
– Georgia Cyber Academy
Digital Content
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building around the Bullseye- Students at the Center of Strategic Success
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building around the Bullseye- Students at the Center of Strategic Success
Location: A707
Presenter:
Sara R. Cutler, PhD
– WI Virtual Academies
Design and Refine Your Program
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing Keynote - Sara Stockwell
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
East Coast USA Time
Closing Keynote: The Power of Hope and Resilience: Building a Brighter Future
Location: Atrium Ballroom
Presenter:
Sara Stockwell, Ed.S. (she/her/hers)
– Battelle for Kids
SEL and Wraparound Services