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MODEL SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

Event Agenda

June 25-28, 2023 | Orlando World Center, FL

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Save the Date and Celebrate with us

  • June 25

    Pre-Conference Sessions

    Sessions: 11 am-4 pm EST
    Conference Opening Keynote: 7 pm EST

  • June 26-28

    The Main Event

    Monday, June 26 • 8 am–4:30 pm EST
    Tuesday, June 27 • 8 am–4:30 pm EST
    Wednesday, June 28 • 8 am–noon EST

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MSC Highlights

  • WF1757046 alisa braddy

    Switch on the Adolescent Brain: Small Changes for Big Results in the Middle School Classroom

    Alisa Braddy,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 denise white

    Instructional Strategies for Big Results

    Denise White,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 tera gall

    Increasing Academic Discussion through High-Level Questioning

    Tera Gall,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 glenn ledet

    Leadership Actions for Continuous Improvement

    Glenn Ledet,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 leah lecomte

    Pop Culture Reference for Real-Life Relevance

    Leah LeComte,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 dr rodney lofton

    Leading with Data

    Dr. Rodney Lofton,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 theresa atchison

    Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment

    Theresa Atchison,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 dr stascia hardy

    Recognizing Children of Trauma

    Dr. Stascia Hardy,
    Instruction and Leadership Coach

  • WF1757046 kayla dyer

    Ready, Set, Differentiate to Get Students INTO Reading

    Kayla Dyer,
    Into Reading Teacher, Grade 4

  • WF1757046 dr meg pavlovich

    Equanimity: Cultivating Calm and Positive Energy

    Dr. Meg Pavlovich,
    Director of Product Management and Strategy

  • WF1757046 renae kuhn

    An Instructional Reveal: Unbox an SOR-Aligned Classroom with Into Reading

    Renae Kuhn,
    Into Reading Teacher, Grade 4

  • WF1757046 patrice bruny

    Shift Students from Self(ish) Connections to Globally Confident Ones

    Patrice Bruny,
    Implementation Manager

  • WF1757046 noelle toney

    Experience the True Meaning of Community

    Noelle Morris, Senior Director Community Engagement
    Toney Jackson, Grade 4 Teacher

Hit the Ground Running with our Pre-Conference Sessions

We’ve created five exciting half-day sessions on Sunday, June 25, designed to offer teams of leaders and teachers targeted support for transformation in key areas of need. Plus, pre-cons are a great primer for the MSC main event, offering helpful context and focus for the days of professional learning ahead.

Pre-Conference Sessions: Sunday, June 25

  • Increasing Belonging through Positive Relationships with Felicia Heard

    Learn research-based strategies for creating environments where positive relationships drive powerful learning on the topics of relationship building, mental well-being of students and staff, and determining curriculum connections that represent students.

    Best for: elementary and secondary classroom teachers, support staff, special education teachers, and guidance counselors

  • Sustaining a High-Functioning Classroom with Leah LeComte

    Explore how to create a learning environment with strategies for transitioning from one activity to the next, setting clear goals, managing effectively, and applying key culturally responsive practices.

    Best for: elementary and secondary classroom teachers and classroom support staff

  • Come Together! Student-Centered Culture Ensures Success with Dr. Adam Drummond

    We throw around the word "culture" so easily in today's educational system. We hear, “Oh this is a good culture!” or “I wish our culture was better!” But what does culture mean? Join Adam Drummond in examining a sure-fire plan to develop a student-centered school with zero dollars and practical methods that are based in neuroscience and can be used immediately. Network, collaborate, and gain the know-how to positively create a student-centered culture that inspires people to come together.

    Best for: building-level leaders (principals, assistant principals) and aspiring leaders

  • Equity-Based Leadership with Dr. Joshua P. Starr

    When district reforms are conceived with social justice in mind, schools move toward fulfilling the long-standing promise of equitable education in America. Effective collaboration among superintendents, central-office leaders, school board members, and stakeholders is imperative for school and student success. This experience provides multiple entry points for executing on equity-based leadership, considering resource allocation according to vision and need, applying a system of talent management for retaining great educators, using data insights to drive decision-making, and understanding the levers of positive school system culture.

    Best for: superintendents, cabinet members, central office leaders, school board members, and principals

  • Embracing Personalized Learning with Eric Sheninger

    Shift your thinking from "what" to "who" to emphasize personal ownership of learning through relevant contexts and applications. Explore blended strategies and examples of personalized learning with and without technology in any classroom.

    Best for: superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, teachers, and support staff

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I learned more than I thought possible. So many ideas and perceptions matched my own and I wish more teachers could hear these messages. Thank you again.

Jeanie James

English Teacher, Canyon View High School, Waddell, AZ

Model Schools Principal, Marco French, shares his excitement for the conference and the opportunity to tell Queensborough Elementary's success story.

Learn from Educators Driving Transformational Change

Congratulations to the MSC 2023 Model Schools, Innovative Districts, and Epic Educators.

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    Allenbrook Elementary School, Charlotte, NC

    Amqui Elementary School, Nashville, TN

    Bane Elementary School, Houston, TX

    Dooly County Elementary School, Pinehurst, GA

    El Mirage Elementary School, El Mirage, AZ

    Jonesboro Elementary School, Bessemer, AL

    Littleton STEM Academy, Avondale, AZ

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, Tuscaloosa, AL

    Mirror Lakes Elementary School, Lehigh Acres, FL

    Quail Hollow Elementary, Wesley Chapel, FL

    Queensborough Elementary School, Shreveport, LA

    Washington Elementary School, Compton, CA

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    Eastwood Middle School, Tuscaloosa, AL

    Holman Middle School, St. Ann, MO

    Hoyt Middle School, Des Moines, IA

    Lee Roy Myers Middle School, Savannah, GA

    Quest Academy Charter, West Haven, UT

    Washington Fields Intermediate School, Washington, UT

    West Bloomfield Middle School, West Bloomfield, MI

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    BrewTech High School, Montgomery, AL

    Deltona High School, Deltona, FL

    Imhotep Institute Charter High School, Philadelphia, PA

    North Iberville High School, Plaquemine, LA

    Oakmont High School, Cincinnati, OH

    Timpanogos High School, Orem, UT

    Ware County High School, Waycross, GA

    Whites Creek High School, Whites Creek, TN

  • WF1757046 Innovative District

    Demopolis City Schools, Demopolis, AL

    Elmira City School District, Elmira, NY

    Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, MD

    Griffin-Spalding School District, Griffin, GA

    Marion County School District, Marion County, WV

    Placer Union High School District, North Auburn, CA

  • WF1757046 Epic Educator

    AJ Pethe, Chief of Schools
    Jefferson Parish Schools, Harvey, LA

    Kimberly Finke, Principal
    Whittier Elementary School, Albuquerque, NM

    Dr. Darlene Noel, Principal
    Phillipsburg Elementary School, Phillipsburg, NJ

    Colleen Fitzpatrick, Principal
    Middletown Public Schools, Middletown, CT

    Maura Thompson, Teacher
    Snow Elementary School, Middletown, CT

    Tonya Clarke, Teacher
    Clayton County Public Schools, Jonesboro, GA

A Variety of Sessions to Deepen Learning

  • Keynotes & Featured Speakers

    Be inspired by forward-thinking speakers who will challenge your thinking and provide real-world ideas for pushing innovation.

  • Model Schools, Innovative Districts, and Epic Educator Sessions

    Discover how educators, like you, are taking courageous steps toward improving teaching and learning outcomes.

  • How-To Sessions

    Take part in how-to sessions and uncover the "Guide" for step-by-step approaches for improving rigor, relevance, and relationships in the classroom.

  • MSC Real Talk

    In these candid chats, learn the habits, tactics, tools, and routines that expert practitioners use to navigate the daily journey of education and life.

  • Networking Idea Labs

    Participate in an exploratory learning experience that integrates multiple instructional strategies, problem solving, and digital technologies. A true high rigor/high relevance Quad D learning opportunity!

  • Dynamic Conversations

    Join education leaders for deep conversations on relatable and pressing education topics.

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