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Tuesday, July 9
 

8:00am EDT

Introduction and Welcome
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Minnie Evans
Speakers
DC
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Minnie Evans
  All Administrators

8:30am EDT

Supporting Your Staff: HR Resources (Required for Operational Staff)
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Murray Cafeteria
This session is designed specifically for non-instructional leaders to assist with providing sample documentation for routine employee related issues. This session will also give you the opportunity to discuss employee related disciplinary issues as well as commendation practices.
Speakers
DC
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Murray Cafeteria
  Directors & Supervisors (Operational)

8:30am EDT

Curriculum and Instruction Updates (Required for all Principals and Assistant Principals)
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Minnie Evans
Speakers
DL
Tuesday July 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Minnie Evans
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

9:45am EDT

A Working CoPilot: GenAI Productivity for Administrators
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
502
An exploration of GenAI tools to support the work our Admins, Directors, and Supervisors do.
Speakers
GI
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
502
  All Administrators

9:45am EDT

Cleaning up your Google Drive
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
517
In this session we will deep dive into "Cleaning up your Google Drive." You will learn how to properly organize, save, delete, export, and share files from your Google Drive. Learn when and how to share files via Google Shared Drives. We will also discuss important topics such as file permissions and what we should be storing and sharing on Google Drive.
Speakers
BL
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
517
  All Administrators

9:45am EDT

School Messenger for Administrators
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
503
Speakers
AB
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
503
  All Administrators

9:45am EDT

Beginning Teacher Support Program: An Overview
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
515
State Board Policy requires districts to provide a Beginning Teacher Support Program. Learn from the BTSP Team about what makes NHCS's program distinguished in the state by hearing the program's requirements and ways the district goes above and beyond to support BTs. Additionally, learn about the various pathways to BT licensure and the importance of your role as an administrator in supporting and retaining your BTs.
Speakers
DK
AR
BW
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
515
  New Principals & Assistant Principals

9:45am EDT

IndiStar and SIT: Improving Efficiency and Growth (Required for Principals)
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
519
This session is designed to accomplish 4 tasks:
The building blocks: What starting steps should principals take to ensure NCStar serves and benefits their school?
What best practices should school leaders use when setting the direction for the 24-25 school year?
Planning from the beginning: Using Key Indicators to increase school performance (what universal steps should all principals take when building key indicator targets, action steps, and systems to monitor progress?
For this, we would like to use the new (24-25) district wide Key Indicator C2.01 as an example during the presentation.
Time to answer general questions regarding setup, organization and scope/sequence of steps within NCStar
Speakers
SO
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
519
  Principals

9:45am EDT

Reimagine Your MTSS Tiered Supports
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
518
This session will focus on how to think through your MTSS structures for the 2024-2025 school year. Specifically participants will spend some time thinking through how to best utilize staff during intervention blocks in a way that allows grade levels to support all students.
Speakers
JB
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
518
  Principals & Assistant Principals

9:45am EDT

Infinite Campus Navigation of Parent/Student Portals and Messenger
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
522
New SIS coming July, 2025 - Dive into Infinite Campus People (student, staff, contacts), Households, Navigation, and the Parent/Portals, and Messenger.
Speakers
SK
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
522
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

9:45am EDT

Science Reimagined: Unveiling the New Science Standards
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
521
Participants will learn about the new 2023 science standards and the Science and Engineering practices.
Speakers
VM
Tuesday July 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am EDT
521
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

10:40am EDT

Kronos for Supervisors/Directors/Principals
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
519
Participants will be provided hands on training for timekeeping basics and will also share some helpful tools. This session will cover responsibilities as employee and supervisor which will include request time off, change request, timesheet submission, supervisor leave request approval and supervisor timesheet approval
Speakers
AS
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
519
  All Administrators

10:40am EDT

Reimagining Family Engagement in Education
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
522
This interactive session will delve into the critical role of family engagement in educational success. Participants will assess current family engagement practices, explore the reasons behind the importance of involving families, and collaborate on innovative strategies to enhance the family-school partnership. Emphasizing the idea that schools enroll families, not just students, we will examine what makes a school the choice of families. Join us to navigate and create positive experiences that foster strong connections between students, families, and schools, ultimately supporting a thriving educational environment.
Speakers
DT
LB
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
522
  All Administrators

10:40am EDT

Streamlining Support: Introducing One to One Plus
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
503
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of our new ticketing system, One to One Plus, and demonstrate how it will simplify the process of submitting and tracking support requests. Learn how to navigate the system efficiently, understand its key features, and discover tips for making the most of this powerful tool.
Speakers
avatar for Amy York

Amy York

Technology Help Desk Manager, New Hanover County Schools
CW
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
503
  All Administrators

10:40am EDT

cLEAr Sailing, Navigating Complex IEP Meetings (Required for Principals and APs)
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
521
Navigating complex IEP meetings as a Local Education Agency (LEA) can be challenging but immensely rewarding. Participants will learn about the critical role of the LEA representative and gain skills to confidently navigate complex IEP meetings that contribute to positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Speakers
JS
JV
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
521
  Principals & Assistant Principals

10:40am EDT

Decoding Licensure: A Principal's Guide to Alternatively Licensed Teachers
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
515
In this professional development session, principals will deepen their understanding of alternative licensure criteria and the specific requirements teachers must meet to maintain their eligibility. Participants will explore the critical role of hiring the correct fit candidates and providing clear communication in retaining alternatively licensed teachers. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, principals will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively recognize licensability and communicate expectations, fostering these teachers' success in terms of licensure and longevity within the school community.
Speakers
BW
MM
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
515
  Principals & Assistant Principals

10:40am EDT

More Than Kids on Screens: Encouraging Best Practices for Blended Learning
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
502
This session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to determine effective blended learning in the classroom. Participants will explore innovative strategies that create engaging, interactive, and student-centered learning environments. Learn how to support and motivate teachers in implementing best practices using technology, and discover effective techniques for providing constructive feedback. Gain insights into the best practices for designing interactive digital lessons, fostering collaboration among students, and providing personalized feedback. Equip yourself with the tools and techniques to maximize the potential of blended learning and enhance student engagement and achievement.
Speakers
LE
JB
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
502
  Principals & Assistant Principals

10:40am EDT

Raising the Bar: Achieving Grade-level Standards through Vertical Alignment
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
517
Rising 6th graders are 71% proficient in math. Participants will learn about the vertical alignment between elementary and middle school math to support teachers with planning instruction aligned to grade-level standards.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Redd

Ryan Redd

Lead K-5 math teacher, New Hanover County Schools
Ryan Redd is the lead K-5 math teacher for New Hanover County Schools in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ryan is a Kenan Fellow, class of 2012. As a Kenan Fellow, she worked with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to help districts implement the Common Core State Standards... Read More →
KM
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
517
  Principals & Assistant Principals

10:40am EDT

Reimagine Your MTSS Tiered Supports
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
518
This session will focus on how to think through your MTSS structures for the 2024-2025 school year. Specifically participants will spend some time thinking through how to best utilize staff during intervention blocks in a way that allows grade levels to support all students.
Speakers
JB
Tuesday July 9, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
518
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Murray Cafeteria
Tuesday July 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Murray Cafeteria
  All Administrators

12:30pm EDT

Keynote
Tuesday July 9, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
Minnie Evans
Speakers
avatar for Brent Hall

Brent Hall

Principal, New Hanover County Schools
MN
LK
JM
Tuesday July 9, 2024 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
Minnie Evans
  All Administrators

1:25pm EDT

A Working CoPilot: GenAI Productivity for Administrators
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
502
An exploration of GenAI tools to support the work our Admins, Directors, and Supervisors do.
Speakers
GI
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
502
  All Administrators

1:25pm EDT

Crucial Conversations with Employees and Appropriate Documentation
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
522
The goal of this session is to provide ongoing support for managing and addressing employee related issues. The basis of Chat, Talk, Write, Send will be a focus along with further solidifying documentation to support employee growth.
Speakers
DC
JG
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
522
  All Administrators

1:25pm EDT

Financial Reporting in Munis
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
519
Participants will learn how to use Account Inquiry program functions in Munis to generate summarized and detailed reporting, with a focus on current available budget amounts. This information can be used for analysis and planning.
Speakers
AS
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
519
  All Administrators

1:25pm EDT

cLEAr Sailing, Navigating Complex IEP Meetings (Required for Principals and APs)
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
521
Navigating complex IEP meetings as a Local Education Agency (LEA) can be challenging but immensely rewarding. Participants will learn about the critical role of the LEA representative and gain skills to confidently navigate complex IEP meetings that contribute to positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Speakers
JS
JV
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
521
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:25pm EDT

SRO/Legal Procedures
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
515
This session will cover the following topics; 4th Amendment & Public Schools, Juvenile Miranda Rights, Raise the Age, Specific Crimes in the Schools, Juvenile Court System, Department of Juvenile Justice, Diversion Programs, and Reporting Requirements.
Speakers
LD
MH
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
515
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:25pm EDT

Literacy for Leaders
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
517
Participants will learn how solve common issues in the literacy classroom to improve school systems and student outcomes.
Speakers
MH
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
517
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

1:25pm EDT

Reimagine Math Test Prep
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
518
This session will focus on how to better incorporate math test prep throughout the year with resources
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Redd

Ryan Redd

Lead K-5 math teacher, New Hanover County Schools
Ryan Redd is the lead K-5 math teacher for New Hanover County Schools in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ryan is a Kenan Fellow, class of 2012. As a Kenan Fellow, she worked with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to help districts implement the Common Core State Standards... Read More →
Tuesday July 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:15pm EDT
518
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

2:20pm EDT

Making MUNIS Useful for Directors, Supervisors and Administrators
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
502
We will focus on how to efficiently and effectively search for data in Munis, using common custom operators, and how to effectively utilize the 'Centrals' programs for Employee and Position data.
Speakers
SH
MU
BB
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
502
  All Administrators

2:20pm EDT

Maximize Shared Ownership with Classified Staff
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
517
This interactive session will focus on maximizing relationships with classified staff in your buildings. Participants will discover how to inspire and motivate others, foster a postive and inclusive work environment and assist classified staff in your buildings with developing leadership skills. By the end of the course, participants will be able to empower staff in their buidlings to achieve their full potential.
Speakers
TL
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
517
  All Administrators

2:20pm EDT

Onboarding and Retention for Sustainability and Growth
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
503
This is a session dedicated to creating predictability and adding value for employees to maximize staff retention and development through actionable HR strategies. Participants will leave with four research-backed, evidence-based practices, along with all necessary materials for easy implementation. We expect that any school or district leader attending this session will acquire actionable steps to ensure NHCS continues to excel in this critical area.
Speakers
avatar for Cyndy Bliss

Cyndy Bliss

Principal, New Hanover School District
Mom of 4, middle school principal, seeker of balance between high student achievement and teacher sanity.
SS
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
503
  All Administrators

2:20pm EDT

IndiStar and SIT: Improving Efficiency and Growth (Required for Principals)
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
519
This session is designed to accomplish 4 tasks:
The building blocks: What starting steps should principals take to ensure NCStar serves and benefits their school?
What best practices should school leaders use when setting the direction for the 24-25 school year?
Planning from the beginning: Using Key Indicators to increase school performance (what universal steps should all principals take when building key indicator targets, action steps, and systems to monitor progress?
For this, we would like to use the new (24-25) district wide Key Indicator C2.01 as an example during the presentation.
Time to answer general questions regarding setup, organization and scope/sequence of steps within NCStar
Speakers
SO
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
519
  Principals

2:20pm EDT

SRO/Legal Procedures
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
515
This session will cover the following topics; 4th Amendment & Public Schools, Juvenile Miranda Rights, Raise the Age, Specific Crimes in the Schools, Juvenile Court System, Department of Juvenile Justice, Diversion Programs, and Reporting Requirements.
Speakers
LD
MH
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
515
  Principals & Assistant Principals

2:20pm EDT

Infinite Campus SIS Highlights
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
522
New SIS coming July, 2025 - Infinite Campus Highlights (Early Warning, Academic Planning, and Insights Dashboard.)
Speakers
SK
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
522
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

2:20pm EDT

Reimagine NCEES: Providing Effective Feedback to Impact Teacher Growth
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
521
NCEES is more than a compliance task. This session will provide more knowledge about how to properly provide teachers with effective feedback using the NCEES Observations. Additionally, intermediate NCEES tips and tricks will be shared to enhance your understanding of the instrument.
Speakers
DK
Tuesday July 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:10pm EDT
521
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

3:15pm EDT

Parent's Bill of Rights and Early Literacy Facilitators
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Minnie Evans
Speakers
DP
Tuesday July 9, 2024 3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Minnie Evans
  All Administrators
 
Wednesday, July 10
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast
Wednesday July 10, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Outside Minnie Evans
Wednesday July 10, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Outside Minnie Evans
  All Administrators

8:30am EDT

Keynote
Wednesday July 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:14am EDT
Minnie Evans
Speakers
DE
Wednesday July 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:14am EDT
Minnie Evans
  All Administrators

9:20am EDT

School and Department Planning Time
Wednesday July 10, 2024 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
Various locations
This time has been scheduled for participants to meet with their team to share information from the previous day’s sessions.  Teams can brainstorm beneficial takeaways and how to successfully implement them with their school/department. 
Wednesday July 10, 2024 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
Various locations
  All Administrators

10:30am EDT

Cleaning up your Google Drive
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
503
In this session we will deep dive into "Cleaning up your Google Drive." You will learn how to properly organize, save, delete, export, and share files from your Google Drive. Learn when and how to share files via Google Shared Drives. We will also discuss important topics such as file permissions and what we should be storing and sharing on Google Drive.
Speakers
BL
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
503
  All Administrators

10:30am EDT

Onboarding and Retention for Sustainability and Growth
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
517
This is a session dedicated to creating predictability and adding value for employees to maximize staff retention and development through actionable HR strategies. Participants will leave with four research-backed, evidence-based practices, along with all necessary materials for easy implementation. We expect that any school or district leader attending this session will acquire actionable steps to ensure NHCS continues to excel in this critical area.
Speakers
avatar for Cyndy Bliss

Cyndy Bliss

Principal, New Hanover School District
Mom of 4, middle school principal, seeker of balance between high student achievement and teacher sanity.
SS
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
517
  All Administrators

10:30am EDT

School Emergency Command Post Setup
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
522
Speakers
CS
LD
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
522
  All Administrators

10:30am EDT

The Future is Here: GenAI and NHCS
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
502
An overview of the district GenAI Implementation Timeline, Professional Development Plan, and Guidance Document.
Speakers
GI
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
502
  All Administrators

10:30am EDT

Title IX & Mandatory Reporting
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
521
The Federal government changes to the Title IX regulations become effective on August 1, 2024. This session will identify the changes and discuss their impact on an administrator's obligations under Title IX.
Speakers
JH
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
521
  All Administrators

10:30am EDT

cLEAr Sailing, Navigating Complex IEP Meetings (Required for Principals and APs)
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
518
Navigating complex IEP meetings as a Local Education Agency (LEA) can be challenging but immensely rewarding. Participants will learn about the critical role of the LEA representative and gain skills to confidently navigate complex IEP meetings that contribute to positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Speakers
JS
JV
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
518
  Principals & Assistant Principals

10:30am EDT

Requirements of Career Development Plan Legislation/Implementation Plan
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
519
Join us for an informative session on how New Hanover County Schools will implement the new Career Development Plan legislation. Learn how we'll help every middle and high school student create and update exciting career development plans. We will discuss the platform, responsibilities for staff at the school level, and strategies to get parents involved. This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to support your staff in meeting the requirements of this legislation!
Speakers
MM
DV
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
519
  Principals & Assistant Principals

10:30am EDT

Creating a Culture of Co-Teaching (secondary schools only)
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
515
Participants will learn the 6 co-teaching models and discuss ways to strengthen the co-teaching culture at their schools
Speakers
BM
SM
KM
SJ
Wednesday July 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
515
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

11:20am EDT

Lunch
Wednesday July 10, 2024 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Murray Cafeteria
Wednesday July 10, 2024 11:20am - 12:20pm EDT
Murray Cafeteria
  All Administrators

12:25pm EDT

Policy 6140
Wednesday July 10, 2024 12:25pm - 12:55pm EDT
Minnie Evans
Speakers
EA
AS
Wednesday July 10, 2024 12:25pm - 12:55pm EDT
Minnie Evans
  All Administrators

1:00pm EDT

Streamlining Support: Introducing One to One Plus
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
515
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of our new ticketing system, One to One Plus, and demonstrate how it will simplify the process of submitting and tracking support requests. Learn how to navigate the system efficiently, understand its key features, and discover tips for making the most of this powerful tool.
Speakers
avatar for Amy York

Amy York

Technology Help Desk Manager, New Hanover County Schools
CW
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
515
  All Administrators

1:00pm EDT

The Future is Here: GenAI and NHCS
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
512
An overview of the district GenAI Implementation Timeline, Professional Development Plan, and Guidance Document.
Speakers
GI
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
512
  All Administrators

1:00pm EDT

Title IX & Mandatory Reporting
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
521
The Federal government changes to the Title IX regulations become effective on August 1, 2024. This session will identify the changes and discuss their impact on an administrator's obligations under Title IX.
Speakers
JH
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
521
  All Administrators

1:00pm EDT

cLEAr Sailing, Navigating Complex IEP Meetings (Required for Principals and APs)
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
518
Navigating complex IEP meetings as a Local Education Agency (LEA) can be challenging but immensely rewarding. Participants will learn about the critical role of the LEA representative and gain skills to confidently navigate complex IEP meetings that contribute to positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Speakers
JS
JV
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
518
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:00pm EDT

Data, Data, Data- We have so much, but now what?
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
517
This session is designed for admin teams to create data rules and protocols to help with decision making and resource allocation in the coming school year. The admin team will leave the session with at least five data rules of their own to implement in the coming year. Some examples: When to refer a student to CIS, when to refer a student from Tier 2 Behavior to Tier 3 Behavior, when to begin an attendance action plan, etc. Let the decisions make themselves!!
Speakers
avatar for Cyndy Bliss

Cyndy Bliss

Principal, New Hanover School District
Mom of 4, middle school principal, seeker of balance between high student achievement and teacher sanity.
SS
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
517
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:00pm EDT

Requirements of Career Development Plan Legislation/Implementation Plan (secondary schools only)
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
519
Join us for an informative session on how New Hanover County Schools will implement the new Career Development Plan legislation. Learn how we'll help every middle and high school student create and update exciting career development plans. We will discuss the platform, responsibilities for staff at the school level, and strategies to get parents involved. This session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to support your staff in meeting the requirements of this legislation!
Speakers
MM
DV
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
519
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:00pm EDT

Transportation 101 and Beyond
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
503
Speakers
DT
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
503
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:00pm EDT

Using a Common Language to Accelerate Learning for MLs
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
522
After this session, participants will be informed about key elements that influence second language learning/acquisition, gain clarity on the State expectations pertaining content and language proficiency for multilingual learners, and gain insights into best practices tailored to the needs of Multilingual Learners.
Speakers
LP
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
522
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:55pm EDT

Basics of Completing a Thorough Investigation & Documentation
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
521
NHCS Policy 4340 allows principals to conduct school-level investigations. This session will provide advice to principals and their staffs on how to conduct an investigation.
Speakers
JH
FM
LB
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
521
  All Administrators

1:55pm EDT

Make Meetings Matter: Effective Strategies for Planning and Leading Engaging Staff Meetings
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
502
Participants will learn how to transform staff meetings into impactful and engaging sessions. This training offers leaders strategies for planning and implementing a meaningful meeting that captures attention and drives collaboration. Learn how to create a structured agenda, incorporate interactive elements, and foster an inclusive atmosphere where every participant feels valued. Equip yourself with the tools to lead meetings that not only address key issues but also inspire and energize your teaching team, leading to a more cohesive and motivated school community.
Speakers
LE
JB
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
502
  All Administrators

1:55pm EDT

Reimagine Communications
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
517
Learn strategies and tools to best communicate with your families or division, as well as tips for taking great photos and video, help understanding our social media and materials distribution policies, and a question and answer problem-solving session to help with any communications issues you’re having.
Speakers
CB
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
517
  All Administrators

1:55pm EDT

Reimagining Our Leadership : Lessons from a Duck
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
518
Become the LEADER you admire. You want to shake off the interferences, stay focused, lead by example, appear calm while working furiously, exude confidence, and persevere as a team. Lead like a duck.
Speakers
JV
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
518
  All Administrators

1:55pm EDT

Raising the Bar: Achieving Grade-level Standards through Vertical Alignment
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
522
Rising 6th graders are 71% proficient in math. Participants will learn about the vertical alignment between elementary and middle school math to support teachers with planning instruction aligned to grade-level standards.
Speakers
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Ryan Redd

Lead K-5 math teacher, New Hanover County Schools
Ryan Redd is the lead K-5 math teacher for New Hanover County Schools in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ryan is a Kenan Fellow, class of 2012. As a Kenan Fellow, she worked with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to help districts implement the Common Core State Standards... Read More →
KM
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
522
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:55pm EDT

Reimagining Student Support: Strategies and Tools for Aligning Services with School Priorities
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
519
Are you reimagining how your student support team can best meet the needs of your school? Join this interactive and collaborative session to explore new strategies. This session will provide a comprehensive tool outlining the unique roles and services school counselors and social workers offer. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the specific actions associated with these roles and receive a tool to guide conversations with support staff, ensuring services align with school priorities.
Speakers
LB
MD
DV
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
519
  Principals & Assistant Principals

1:55pm EDT

Literacy for Leaders
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
515
Participants will learn how solve common issues in the literacy classroom to improve school systems and student outcomes.
Speakers
MH
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
515
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

1:55pm EDT

Science Reimagined: Unveiling the New Science Standards
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
503
Participants will learn about the new 2023 science standards and the Science and Engineering practices.
Speakers
VM
Wednesday July 10, 2024 1:55pm - 2:45pm EDT
503
  Principals   Directors & Supervisors (Instructional)

2:50pm EDT

Annual Orientation for the Principal/AP Evaluation Tool (Required for all Principals, Aps and PreK Directors)
Wednesday July 10, 2024 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Minnie Evans
Speakers
DK
DC
Wednesday July 10, 2024 2:50pm - 3:50pm EDT
Minnie Evans
  Principals & Assistant Principals
 
New Hanover County Schools Summer Retreat
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