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2025 AAEA Summer Conference
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Monday, July 28
 

10:00am CDT

ArkASPA Board Meeting
Monday July 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Fulton (SCC)
Monday July 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Fulton (SCC)
  Board Meeting
 
Tuesday, July 29
 

10:15am CDT

Accelerated Learning: Opportunities, Systems and Priorities
Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Fulton (SCC)
This session delves into key opportunities in accelerated learning, the systems that enable effective implementation, and the priorities that drive success. Participants will gain valuable insights into practical strategies for designing, refining, and expanding accelerated learning initiatives. Whether you are an educator or an administrator, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to initiate, enhance, or scale your efforts in acceleration.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kiffany Pride

Dr. Kiffany Pride

Assistant Commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education
Kiffany Pride currently serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Learning Services for Arkansas’ Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). With 27 years of experience, Dr. Pride has recently served as the Director of Curriculum and Assessment and RISE Assessor for the... Read More →
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Stacy Smith

Deputy Commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education
Stacy Smith is a dedicated education professional currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner for the Arkansas Department of Education. With a passion for improving education in the state for all students and educators alike, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the state's educational... Read More →
avatar for Ross White

Ross White

State CTE Director, Arkansas Department of Education
Ross White, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), brings a wealth of CTE experience and knowledge to the division. Before serving as vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, a position he has held since July 2019, White was the director of the school’s CTE program... Read More →
Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Fulton (SCC)
  Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Breakout #1

11:30am CDT

Child Nutrition 101: Essential Insights for School Administrators
Tuesday July 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
This session provides school administrators with a high-level overview of key federal child nutrition programs, including the School Breakfast Program (SBP), the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and Special Provision Options such as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Provision 2. Participants will gain insights into program implementation, eligibility requirements, and strategies for maximizing participation while streamlining administrative processes.
Speakers
avatar for Krista Jackson

Krista Jackson

Program Operations, Child Nutrition, ADE, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Krista Jackson is the Associate Director of Program Operations with the Child Nutrition Unit.  Ms. Jackson has 14 years of experience working in Child Nutrition. She currently trains, hires, and supports Area Specialist who administer the Administrative and Procurement Reviews in... Read More →
avatar for Sheila Chastain

Sheila Chastain

Associate Director, Finance and Training, Child Nutrition Unit, DESE, ADE
Sheila Chastain is the Child Nutrition Unit, Associate Director Finance and Training.  She has been assigned to various positions within the Child Nutrition Unit for the last 28 years.  Ms. Chastain supervises a group 5 professionals within the Child Nutrition Unit who will provide... Read More →
Tuesday July 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
  Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout #2

12:20pm CDT

AI for Administrators LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 12:20pm - 1:05pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
AI can simplify tasks such as scheduling duties, managing meetings, and organizing observations. It can also assist in creating memos, newsletters, and handbooks. In this session, we’ll explore how AI can support your role as an administrator while also providing some tools to help you help your teachers integrate AI into their daily tasks and prepare for its use in the classroom. If time allows, we will talk a little about AI Policy.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Robin Finley

Dr. Robin Finley

CEO, TeachingTIME/TasselTIME
Dr. Robin Finley is beginning her 37th year as an educator in Arkansas. She has been a teacher, coach, athletic director, counselor, building administrator, district administrator, adjunct professor, and Digital Learning Coordinator for DESE. She additionally managed and created social... Read More →
Tuesday July 29, 2025 12:20pm - 1:05pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
  Instructional Technology, Breakout #3

1:20pm CDT

Evidence-based Coaching Conversations LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
Join this session to improve your ability to conduct evidence-based coaching conversations. Effective coaching uses data to guide reflective practice and shared decision-making. Participants in this session will learn how to incorporate student performance data, observational data, and other evidence sources into coaching conversations to drive focused instructional improvement through collaboration.
Sponsors
avatar for Amy Gayle

Amy Gayle

Director, Central Region, NIET
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout #4

2:50pm CDT

Evidence-based Coaching Conversations LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
Join this session to improve your ability to conduct evidence-based coaching conversations. Effective coaching uses data to guide reflective practice and shared decision-making. Participants in this session will learn how to incorporate student performance data, observational data, and other evidence sources into coaching conversations to drive focused instructional improvement through collaboration.
Sponsors
avatar for Amy Gayle

Amy Gayle

Director, Central Region, NIET
Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Fulton (SCC)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout #5
 
Wednesday, July 30
 

8:15am CDT

Jumpstart Your Journey: Applying Cognia’s Continuous Improvement Framework LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Fulton (SCC)
Transformational change begins with knowing where you are and where you want to go. In this interactive session, school and district leaders will explore Cognia’s four-phase Continuous Improvement Process to better understand how to foster a culture of growth and sustained progress. You’ll assess your current practices, define what continuous improvement means for your unique context, and discover how Cognia’s tools and supports align with your improvement goals. Walk away with actionable next steps and a clear pathway to jumpstart or refine your improvement efforts—whether you're just beginning or looking to elevate your current work.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jeremy Stinson, Cognia

Dr. Jeremy Stinson, Cognia

Director, Arkansas, Cognia
Cognia™ is a global nonprofit organization that has the knowledge to help schools and systems improve by offering comprehensive continuous improvement support. We know schools because we have been in schools for almost 130 years, and we are the largest education improvement organization... Read More →
DR
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Fulton (SCC)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout #6
 
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