2025 AAEA Summer Conference

2025 AAEA Summer Conference

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7:30am CDT

Continental Breakfast & Visit Exhibits Governor's Hall I-IV (SCC) Exhibit Hall Open Governor's Hall I-IV (SCC) Registration Open Osage & Caddo (SCC)

8:30am CDT

General Session: Admin of the Year and DESE Updates Wally Allen Ballroom (A-E) (SCC)Jacob Oliva

9:45am CDT

Visit Exhibits/Refreshments Governor's Hall I-IV (SCC)

10:15am CDT

Accelerated Learning: Opportunities, Systems and Priorities Fulton (SCC)Valerie King • Dr. Kiffany Pride • Stacy Smith • Ross White What's Behind the Score: School Rating Revised Formula Salon B (M)Hope Worsham Fair Labor Standards Act - Tips for Compliance Conway (MCC)Karen Lasker • Jeremy Lasiter Funding Forecast: What’s Changing and What’s Coming Next Izard (SCC)Marcy Dugger • Susan Gilley Roof Planning and Potential Tariffs Chicot (MCC)Davy King • Dr. Richard Abernathy • Randall Bolinger Safeguarding Our Schools: Free Tools to Enhance Physical and Cyber Safety Drew (SCC)B.J. Burgess • Chad Johnson Surviving the Annual Audit Miller (SCC)Terri Raskiewicz Cyberbulllies in an AI World Pope (SCC)Dr. Jason Reeves • Dr. Robin Finley Instructional Coherence: Moving our Systems Forward Caraway I-III (SCC)Dr. Marcia Smith • Audra Lindley • Dr. Carrie Bradow Put your data to work while seeing everything from your district level insights down to a single student all in one place! Harris Brake (MCC) Beyond Differentiation: Putting the Universal in Universal Design for Learning Salon A (M)Haley Hatch • Summer Williams • Jana Catlett • Robin Stripling Building Relationships, Enhancing Learning, and Increasing Literacy Through Digital Portfolios Manning (M)Lauren Hendrix Busting Brain Myths Hoffman (M)Dr. Eric Saunders Economic Development: Workforce Data & Trends Yell I-II (SCC)Lisa Hostenpiller • Randy Zook Partnerships that Impact Student Learning Arkansas Ballroom (M)Dr. Jeremy Owoh Capturing Kids’ Hearts: Together, We Create Remarkable Schools Salon C (M)Dr. Shane Naterman • Chad Pitts Chronic Absenteeism: Strategies in Practice that Work Grampas (MCC)Christie Cremo From Theory to Practice: The Journey to Effective Reading Instruction White Oak (MCC) Leading Through Change: Managing Resistance and Building Buy-in Ouachita (MCC)Dr. Leticia de la Garza • Dr. Matthew White Maximizing Impact: Coaching Through the PDSA Cycle Riverview (MCC)Betsy Laughter

11:30am CDT

TEL-AR Board Meeting Drew (SCC) From Standards to Success: AI, Digital Curriculum, and the Power of Blended Learning Izard (SCC)John Ashworth • Jerry Strasner • Dr. Brandie Benton How one local university is integrating HQIM into initial-license and leadership preparation programs Yell I-II (SCC)Mr. Steve Ward • Dr. Michelle Buchanan • Olivia Bundrick • Dr. Matthew White Measuring What Matters: A District’s Journey to Academic Improvement with a Google Dashboard Caraway I-III (SCC)Gina Richard • Heather Gonzalez • Britnee Wright • Thea Capps Child Nutrition 101: Essential Insights for School Administrators Fulton (SCC)Krista Jackson • Sheila Chastain Knowing What You have in the Present to Plan for Your Future Retirement Salon C (M)Danielle Wildrick School Finance Tools & Resources Hoffman (M)Jason Miller The Arkansas Self-Funded Cyber Response Program: Practical Implications for Districts Conway (MCC)Dr. Jeff Killingsworth Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Schools & Communities Grampas (MCC)Mary Beth Hatch Empowering Families and Supporting Children with Behavior Health Issues Riverview (MCC)Dr. Stewart Pratt • Karen Lange Head, Hands, Feet, Thinking outside the box for ALL! Inclusive practices for EVERYONE! Manning (M)Robert Fitzgerald • April Shelby Re-Thinking Community Service in the Classroom Ouachita (MCC)Jason Blake Building the Plane While Flying: Lessons Learned in Early Implementation of Phone Pouches, ID Badges, and Digital Hall Passes Pope (SCC)Taylor Stone • Tory Moix • Kari Barnett • Josh Lyra Clear is Kind, So Let's Get Clear Chicot (MCC)Judy Pennington Culture by Design: Synergizing Learning and Behavior Systems Miller (SCC)Jacob Sisson • Bethany Hill From Reaction to Prevention: Building a Tiered System of Behavior Support Through Relationships and Responsibility Salon B (M)Megan Strain • Courtney Gunter From Theory to Practice: The Journey to Effective Reading Instruction White Oak (MCC) Partnering for Progress: Empowering School Administrators and University Interns for Success Harris Brake (MCC)Lindsey Jones • Yvonne Sturdivant • Lisa Herrington Systems and Structures for Special Education: Making Lives Easier and Serving Students with Excellence Salon A (M)Michael Tapee • Annah Geller Lunch Available Governor's Hall I-IV (SCC)

12:20pm CDT

AACTEA Board Meeting Yell I-II (SCC) Don’t Exclude Just to Include: Planning meaningful access for students with learning differences in the secondary setting using data and general education teachers to support students’ critical needs Salon A (M)Alonzo Terrell Empowering Collaboration – How Administrators Can Foster Strong Partnerships Between School Librarians & Classroom Teachers to Improve Student Achievement Manning (M)Lori Curtis • Linda Neal Measuring What Matters: A District’s Journey to Academic Improvement with a Google Dashboard (Repeat) Caraway I-III (SCC)Gina Richard • Heather Gonzalez • Britnee Wright • Thea Capps Tracking CFA and CSA Data in Secondary Schools Pope (SCC)Jennifer Francis The Arkansas Self-Funded Cyber Response Program: Practical Implications for Districts (Repeat) Conway (MCC)Dr. Jeff Killingsworth AI for Administrators Fulton (SCC)Dr. Robin Finley Empowering Special Education Teams with Data-Driven Solutions: Unlock the Potential of FastBridge Assessments Salon C (M) Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Schools & Communities (Repeat) Grampas (MCC)Mary Beth Hatch Empowering Families and Supporting Children with Behavior Health Issues (Repeat) Riverview (MCC)Dr. Stewart Pratt • Karen Lange From Vision to Virtual Innovation: Shaping Leadership for Tomorrow Hoffman (M)Tammy Manning • Krystle Summers Future-Ready Education: Innovations and Strategies for Success Arkansas Ballroom (M)Cortney Jackson • Sarah Inman Re-Thinking Community Service in the Classroom (Repeat) Ouachita (MCC)Jason Blake Culture by Design: Synergizing Learning and Behavior Systems (Repeat) Miller (SCC)Jacob Sisson • Bethany Hill From Reaction to Prevention: Building a Tiered System of Behavior Support Through Relationships and Responsibility (Repeat) Salon B (M)Megan Strain • Courtney Gunter Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Reporting Ethics Cases Izard (SCC)Dr. LeAnn Helms

1:20pm CDT

Beyond the Numbers: Unlocking Data-Driven Excellence in Schools & Districts White Oak (MCC)Dylan Jones • Miskia Davis CASE Federal Update: Current Legislative and Legal Happenings in Special Education Salon A (M)Natalie Gosdin • Dr. Brigid Bright FEEDBACK, SUCCESS CRITERIA, STUDENT CONTRIBUTION, AND MORE! Greenbrier Westside Elementary is helping lead the way as Greenbrier School District Takes its Model of Instruction to Scale…Sustaining a Legacy of Student... Caraway I-III (SCC)Dr. Kim Fowler • Kelley Krogman • Caroline Baker • Maggie Lyra Maximizing Student Success with AP Classroom and AP Instructional Planning Reports Grampas (MCC)Valerie King • Amanda Dawson Funding the Future: Using Federal Programs to Support Students Izard (SCC)Kimberly Glass • Lea Metcalf McDonald • Amanda Bittle Legislator/Superintendent Partnerships Arkansas Ballroom (M)Kim Hammer • Dr. Karen Walters Merit Pay 2025 Salon B (M)Andy Sullivan • Sharlee Crowson Partnering for Success: State Classroom Inspections & Support Chicot (MCC)Randall Bolinger • Travis Spence Putting the Pieces Together: Building a Strategic Budget Miller (SCC)Ashten Black Secure Schools, Safer Students: Managing Security Risks with Confidence Drew (SCC)Jarod Morrison • Ray Girdler What's New in DESE Licensure! Conway (MCC)Becky Rosburg • Dr. Matthew Sutherlin Accelerating Success with Early CTE Yell I-II (SCC)Shantele Raper Fast-Tracking Excellence: Navigating Acceleration Pathways for Arkansas Students Neosho (MCC)John Ashworth • Dr. Brandie Benton Implementing Tier 1 & Tier 2 Behavior Supports: Strategies for Success and Impact Manning (M)Nicheyta Raino • Dr. Heather Williams • Mary Walter AAA Rules, Regulations and New Laws Pope (SCC)Brian Kirkendoll • Lance Taylor • Nick Lasker • Steve Roberts Collective Authorship Harris Brake (MCC)Chad Brinkley • Tanya Wilcher • Torri Ellison • Marc McRae Evidence-based Coaching Conversations Fulton (SCC)Amy Gayle From Vision to Victory: Leadership Strategies That Build High-Quality PLC's and Collaborative Cultures That Drive Educational Transformation Salon C (M)Jim Tucker • Susan McNully • Ms. Melissa Fink • Jessica Moore Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Student Tutoring and Outcomes Ouachita (MCC)Pharis Smith • Dr. Keith McGee Mic Drop Session - Practical Leadership Advice from Experienced Principals Riverview (MCC)Justin Swope

2:20pm CDT

Visit Exhibits/Refreshments Governor's Hall I-IV (SCC)

2:50pm CDT

CASE Federal Update: Current Legislative and Legal Happenings in Special Education (Repeat) Salon A (M)Domonique Alexander • Dr. Brigid Bright Five Ways Economics Arkansas Can Support Your District! Harris Brake (MCC)Dr. Karen Walters • Dr. Chris Nail Owning Instruction at Southside High School: Implementing an Instructional Model as a Roadmap to Effective Teaching Caraway I-III (SCC)Jeff Prewitt • Dr. Tiffany Bone • Dr. Kellie Minton • Dr. Tony Jones • Erin Likens • Chandra Brotherton Building a Safer School: Practical Strategies for Crisis Readiness and Response Salon C (M)Tim Miller Funding the Future: Using Federal Programs to Support Students (Repeat) Izard (SCC)Kimberly Glass • Lea Metcalf McDonald • Amanda Bittle Legislator/Superintendent Partnerships (Repeat) Arkansas Ballroom (M)Dr. Karen Walters • Kim Hammer Maximizing Impact: Effective Use of Categorical Funds Hoffman (M)Jason Miller Merit Pay 2025 (Repeat) Salon B (M)Andy Sullivan • Sharlee Crowson Partnering for Success: State Classroom Inspections & Support (Repeat) Chicot (MCC)Mike Mertens • Travis Spence Putting the Pieces Together: Building a Strategic Budget (Repeat) Miller (SCC)Ashten Black Secure Schools, Safer Students: Managing Security Risks with Confidence (Repeat) Drew (SCC)Jarod Morrison • Ray Girdler What's New in DESE Licensure! (Repeat) Conway (MCC)Chris Davis • Dr. Matthew Sutherlin CTE Pathways and Programs in the New Accountability Model Yell I-II (SCC)Anne Martfeld • Hope Worsham Fast-Tracking Excellence: Navigating Acceleration Pathways for Arkansas Students (Repeat) Neosho (MCC)John Ashworth • Dr. Brandie Benton Implementing Tier 1 & Tier 2 Behavior Supports: Strategies for Success and Impact Manning (M)Nicheyta Raino • Dr. Heather Williams • Mary Walter AAA Rules, Regulations and New Laws (Repeat) Pope (SCC)Brian Kirkendoll • Lance Taylor • Nick Lasker • Steve Roberts College Board Updates: Advanced Placement and PSAT/NMSQT, Grampas (MCC)Monica Springfield • Amanda Dawson Evidence-based Coaching Conversations Fulton (SCC)Amy Gayle Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Student Tutoring and Outcomes (Repeat) Ouachita (MCC)Pharis Smith • Dr. Keith McGee Mic Drop Session - Assistant Principals Edition Riverview (MCC)Justin Swope

5:30pm CDT

American Fidelity After-Hours Event Brewski's Pub & Grill

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