October 25, 2023
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Virtual Conference

Special Thanks to Our Conference Partners

Concurrent Sessions 1 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am

The Alabama Coaching Framework:  Support Teaching, Improve Learning

This session will explore how instructional coaching can positively impact teaching and learning. Participants will preview the Alabama Coaching Framework and engage in collaborative conversations focused on defining instructional coaching, models of instructional coaching, and coaching competencies. Participants will also delve into the roles and responsibilities of instructional coaches, administrators, and teachers in relation to coaching. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on current practices, deepen knowledge of coaching principles, and connect coaching to enhanced teaching and learning.

Presenters:

William Jones and Stephanie Hulon

Facilitator:

Sheila Jones 

MTSS and OSI

PST,RTI,PBS, MTSS , Oh MY! Join ALSDE personnel during this session regarding these interwoven frameworks and models of support for students, teachers, and community partners. This presentation will provide a basic overview for participants to deepen their understanding of the components of a multi-tiered system of support. 

Presenters:

Kristie Shankles and Wendy Arnold

Facilitator:
Tiffany Yelder

Break 10:00 am - 10:15 am

Concurrent Sessions 2 - 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Educator Certification Information 

Are you having problems recruiting teachers?  Are you aware of the vital information that can assist you and your staff in earning an alternative certificate?  If you answer yes to either of these questions, this session is for you!  Join us for this informative session on the certification updates and more!

Presenter:

Shavon Harris

Facilitator:
Sheila Jones

Pathways to Promotion: Alabama Literacy Act for Instructional Leaders

The Alabama Reading Initiative's (ARI) mission, since its inception in 1997, has been to improve K-3 literacy statewide, with the understanding that all components of the science of reading work together to ensure that all students become skillful readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. The Alabama Literacy Act, in conjunction with the science of reading and structured, student-centered coaching, serves as the foundation for ARI's work across the state. This informative session will highlight the steps necessary to ensure student reading success. Participants will follow the path of an Alabama student, from performance on a universal screener to progress monitoring of high-quality instruction and intervention, all the way through the pathways to promotion as outlined in the Alabama Literacy Act.

Presenters:

Bonnie Short and Misty Wilson

Facilitator:
Tiffany Yelder

Lunch 11:15 am - 11:45 pm

Session 3 -  11:45 pm - 12:45 pm

Updates from Career and Technical Education

This session will provide important updates and highlights on CTE initiatives and programs including grants, Course of Study work, important meetings, upcoming deadlines, and other relevant information for Career and Technical Education

Presenter:

Jimmy Hull

Facilitator:

Sheila Jones

What is TSI, ASTI, and CSI Status?

This session will provide important information about the comprehensive support and improvement that schools/systems receive from the Alabama State Department of Education.  Join this session for a thorough explanation of the varying levels of support.  

Presenter:

Taurus Smith

Facilitator:

Tiffany Yelder

Break 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Session 4 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

What a Trip! Beginning with the End in Mind with Textbook Adoption

If you're planning a big vacation, where do you start? With vacation week itself! What do you want to happen? When does it occur? How much will it cost? And - most importantly - what all needs to happen to make it a smooth trip! Textbook adoption is not rocket-science, for sure - but it IS an extensive process full of legalities & potential missteps than can eat away at your valuable time. Without proactive leadership, you might end up with the type of "vacation" at the end that would make Chevy Chase miserable! This session - a year ahead of the big science textbook adoption - will help chart out a course for your dream "vacation!"

Presenter:

Patrick Chappell

Facilitator:

Demica Sanders

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