Introduction to DLAC for Newbies and Soloists: A Friendworking Session

Monday, February 24, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: A601/602

Session Type: Pre-conference Session

Presenter(s)

Allison Powell

Chief Academic Officer
DLAC
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Katie Brecheisen

Lead Principal/Assistant Superintendent
Ohio Connections Academy
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Jason Regnier
Michael Watson (he/him/his)

Principal
Frederick County Virtual School
Walkersville, MD, United States
Alicia V. Hughes (she/her/hers)

Consultant
Sparking Up Leadership
Daniel Island, South Carolina, United States
Emily Kroutil, M.S. (she/her/hers)

Teacher Training Specialist
Georgia Virtual School
Sarasota, FL, United States
Jon Fila

Teacher/Author/Speaker/Consultant
Inclusive AI Strategies
Chicago, IL, United States
Linda Schuerman

Associate Director of Professional Learning
Wisconsin Virtual School
Phillips, WI, United States
Michele L. Klein

Consultant
Michele Klein Consulting
North Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
Bruce Friend

Head of School
Pine Springs Prep Academy
Holly Springs, NC, United States
Desire J. Mosser (she/her/hers)

Instructional Coach
Pasco eSchool
CLEARWATER, FL, United States
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Gloria Burdette

Abstract Description : Is this your first DLAC? Are you attending the conference on your own and don't know anyone yet? This special session is just for you! Not only will you learn how to navigate the conference with our short sessions and multiple networking opportunities, but you'll also meet other attendees with similar conference and work goals to collaborate with throughout DLAC. Don't miss this chance to get connected right from the start.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to effectively create a plan to navigate their DLAC experience, utilizing short sessions and networking opportunities to maximize their conference experience.
By the end of this session, participants will have established connections with other attendees who have similar conference and work goals, fostering collaboration throughout DLAC.