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2025 AAEA Summer Conference
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Tuesday, July 29
 

10:15am CDT

Beyond Differentiation: Putting the Universal in Universal Design for Learning LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Salon A (M)
In today's diverse classrooms, educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of all students, including English learners, gifted and talented, and students with disabilities. This session will explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be integrated to provide engaging and effective instruction for every learner. Participants will gain an understanding of UDL principles and how they can be applied to create flexible learning environments. By focusing on learner agency, educators can provide personalized learning experiences that promote autonomy, motivation, and success for all students.
Presider
avatar for Haley Hatch

Haley Hatch

Special Education Coordinator, Pea Ridge School District
Speakers
avatar for Summer Williams

Summer Williams

Gifted and Talented/Advanced Placement Coordinator, Sheridan School District
avatar for Jana Catlett

Jana Catlett

ESOL Coordinator, Bryant Public Schools
avatar for Robin Stripling

Robin Stripling

Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative
Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Salon A (M)
  Redesigning Learning, Breakout #1

11:30am CDT

Systems and Structures for Special Education: Making Lives Easier and Serving Students with Excellence LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Salon A (M)
Led by Central Junior High's Special Education lead teacher and instructional facilitator, this session will focus on leading special education teachers and teams and using technology to organize IEP requirements. You will also learn strategies to serve and manage students. You will leave with tools and resources to make special education services and 504 teams more effective. There will also be helpful resources and strategies for gen-ed teachers to manage accommodation requirements and implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Tapee

Michael Tapee

Instructional Facilitator, Springdale Public Schools
Michael is passionate about leading schools toward excellence. He is passionate about collaborative leadership through the PLC process and using high quality assessment practices to move students forward in their learning. Michael is also skilled at building and running systems to... Read More →
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Annah Geller

Special Education Department Lead, Central Junior High Springdale
Tuesday July 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Salon A (M)
  Transformational Leadership, Breakout #2

12:20pm CDT

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 LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 12:20pm - 1:05pm CDT
Salon A (M)
This presentation will focus on Southwest Junior High’s participation in the Arkansas Meaningful Access Project and what efforts were made to provide better access to Tier I instruction for students with individual education plans. Participants will learn why and how Southwest strategically plans to build teacher-capacity in the general education setting as well as the steps taken to refine the IEP process. Participants will learn how principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been integrated to remove learning barriers for all students and what next steps look like to continue growing capacity in this practice amongst all teachers. In addition, participants will understand that intentionally planning for students with learning differences leads to a better understanding of students' critical needs and supports the development of meaningful transition plans. Moreover, participants will learn how Southwest programs for Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and how data drives those decisions for when and where students receive services.
Speakers
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Alonzo Terrell

Assistant Principal, Springdale School District
Alonzo Terrell is currently an assistant principal at Southwest Junior High in Springdale, AR. 
Tuesday July 29, 2025 12:20pm - 1:05pm CDT
Salon A (M)
  Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Breakout #3

1:20pm CDT

CASE Federal Update: Current Legislative and Legal Happenings in Special Education LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon A (M)
Explore the evolving landscape of public and special education policy and legal happenings with Dr. Brigid Bright, CASE Associate Executive Director, as she offers insights into how federal policies are shaping the future of education and impacting students with disabilities. Share your concerns, ask questions, and gain perspective tailored to the challenges and opportunities in your district. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of policy changes or seeking guidance to enhance your leadership and advocacy efforts, this session is a must-attend for leaders dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in special education.
Presider
avatar for Natalie Gosdin

Natalie Gosdin

Special Education Director, Searcy School District
Speakers
DB
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Salon A (M)
  Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Breakout #4

2:50pm CDT

CASE Federal Update: Current Legislative and Legal Happenings in Special Education (Repeat) LIMITED
Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Salon A (M)
Explore the evolving landscape of public and special education policy and legal happenings with Dr. Brigid Bright, CASE Associate Executive Director, as she offers insights into how federal policies are shaping the future of education and impacting students with disabilities. Share your concerns, ask questions, and gain perspective tailored to the challenges and opportunities in your district. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of policy changes or seeking guidance to enhance your leadership and advocacy efforts, this session is a must-attend for leaders dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in special education.
Presider
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Domonique Alexander

Fort Smith School District
Speakers
DB
Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Salon A (M)
  Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Breakout #5
 
Wednesday, July 30
 

8:15am CDT

New Administrators: What your SpEd Supervisor Needs You to Know on Day One LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Salon A (M)
Special Education leaders from around the state will equip new administrators with the most important things they need to know beginning on the first day of school - from referral to dismissal and all that's in between. You'll learn how to avoid legal pitfalls and when it's best to just call for help.
Presider
avatar for Natalie Gosdin

Natalie Gosdin

Special Education Director, Searcy School District
Speakers
avatar for Carla Curtis

Carla Curtis

Director of Special Services, Fayetteville Public Schools
LB

Lanna Bullington

OUR educational Cooperative
RD

Rhonda Daniel

LEA Supervisor, Warren School District
avatar for Kelli Gordon

Kelli Gordon

Special Education Director, Conway School District
DA

Domonique Alexander

Fort Smith School District
Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Salon A (M)
  Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Breakout #6

9:30am CDT

New Administrators: What your SpEd Supervisor Needs You to Know on Day One (Repeat) LIMITED
Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Salon A (M)
Special Education leaders from around the state will equip new administrators with the most important things they need to know beginning on the first day of school - from referral to dismissal and all that's in between. You'll learn how to avoid legal pitfalls and when it's best to just call for help.
Presider
avatar for Haley Hatch

Haley Hatch

Special Education Coordinator, Pea Ridge School District
Speakers
avatar for Carla Curtis

Carla Curtis

Director of Special Services, Fayetteville Public Schools
LB

Lanna Bullington

OUR educational Cooperative
RD

Rhonda Daniel

LEA Supervisor, Warren School District
avatar for Kelli Gordon

Kelli Gordon

Special Education Director, Conway School District
DA

Domonique Alexander

Fort Smith School District
Wednesday July 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Salon A (M)
  Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Breakout #7
 
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