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Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2026
Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2026 Empowering Leaders Symposium
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Tuesday, July 28
 

8:15am EDT

Keynote Speaker- Dr. Amy Cashwell, Superintendent HCPS
Tuesday July 28, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Auditorium

Speakers
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Amy Cashwell

Superintendent, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Auditorium
  Recruit Engage Retain Reward Staff, Key Session

9:00am EDT

Required- Operationalizing Instructional Framework- Elementary Leaders
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium

Speakers
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Tonya Holmes

Principal Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools
MD
ST
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium
  Academic Achievement, Key Session

9:00am EDT

A New Era for Student Growth Measures
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
1106/1107
How can leaders use new flexibility around student growth measures to ensure continuous instructional improvement
Speakers
TS

Taylor Snow

Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Henrico County Public Schools

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
1106/1107
  Academic Achievement

9:00am EDT

Assessment Updates in Social Studies: Alternative Assessment and Verified Credit Explained (PK-12 Leaders)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2102
Recent updates to Local Alternative Assessments (LAA) and Permissive Local Alternative Assessments (PLAA) are shaping how social studies is assessed and how students earn verified credit. This session is designed to provide K–12 leaders with a clear, practical overview of what has changed and what it means for their schools. In addition to understanding what has changed, leaders will explore the implications for scheduling, staffing, and instructional planning, including shifts in scoring responsibilities and the use of performance-based assessments. Time will be dedicated to highlighting key considerations for implementation and preparing schools for upcoming guidance and timelines.
Speakers
avatar for Cat Latcovich

Cat Latcovich

Educational Specialist - Secondary Social Studies, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2102
  Academic Achievement

9:00am EDT

From Scaffolding to Success: Leading the Shift to Engineered Content
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2109/2110
This session shifts the focus from simplifying content to engineering it for Multilingual Learner (ML) success. Leaders will identify high-leverage instructional moves and evidence-based techniques that bridge the gap between language proficiency and grade-level rigor. Explore how amplified texts maintain linguistic complexity, ensuring MLs can both access and master the curriculum. Gain a coaching framework to analyze ML literacy profiles, guide PLCs to maintain rigor, and know exactly what to look for when observing teachers using engineered or amplified text.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
AH

Alexa Haynie

ESL Division Coordinator
DC
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2109/2110
  Academic Achievement

9:00am EDT

Grow your data culture with Unified Insights
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
1109
Unlock the full potential of your classroom and administrative data with Unified Insights, a collaborative space designed to sharpen your reporting skills and foster a data-informed school culture. Whether you’re looking to streamline your current workflows or want to explore advanced visualization techniques, this session  provides the skills and tools to turn information into impact.
Speakers
avatar for Joy McDonald

Joy McDonald

Education Specialist Data Analyst, Assessment, Research and Evaluation
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
1109
  Academic Achievement

9:00am EDT

Science Curriculum Updates for Middle School
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2003
Opportunities abound within the middle school science curriculum for students to make cross-content connections and explore. Let's take a journey together through the updates within the middle school science curriculum to provide all 6th grade students an opportunity to develop their Environmental Literacy through an experince at the Wilton Farm Living Building and make connections to topics within the Advanced Life Science and Advanced Physical courses.
Speakers
RT
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2003
  Academic Achievement

9:00am EDT

Strengthening Thinking Across Content Areas: Using thinkLaw in Secondary Classrooms
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2104
How can we elevate student thinking across middle and high school content areas in ways that are rigorous, relevant, and aligned to standards? This session introduces principals to the use of thinkLaw (free subscription access for Henrico staff) as a tool to deepen critical thinking, argumentation, and problem-solving across disciplines.Participants will explore what thinkLaw looks like in practice in secondary classrooms, including examples from core content areas. The session will highlight how structured reasoning tasks, such as analyzing multiple perspectives, constructing arguments, and evaluating evidence, can increase student engagement and push thinking beyond recall.

Principals will leave with practical look-fors, connections to SOL rigor, and strategies to support teachers in embedding thinkLaw into daily instruction to strengthen student outcomes across content areas.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Parker

Matt Parker

Gifted Talent Development Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
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JH
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2104
  Academic Achievement

9:00am EDT

Leading in the Age of AI: Strategy, Practice, and Efficiency
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2005
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, requiring school leadership to evolve just as quickly. This session empowers HCPS leaders to move beyond the hype and harness AI as a responsible tool for both instructional excellence and administrative efficiency.

Participants will explore a dual approach to AI:

Instructional Leadership: Examine approved HCPS tools, academic integrity frameworks, and strategies to align AI use with high-quality instruction and the Henrico Learner Profile.

Operational Efficiency: Engage in hands-on exploration of tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to streamline workflows, manage complex communications, and reduce cognitive load.
Speakers
avatar for Kourtney Bostain

Kourtney Bostain

Director of Innovation
Kourtney is in her 23rd year in education and currently serves as the Director of Innovation for Henrico County Public Schools. She started her career as a middle school social studies teacher at Brookland Middle, then moved into instructional technology as an ITRT at Moody and Quioccasin... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2005
  Learning Environment

9:00am EDT

MTSS Protocol Updates for 2026-2027
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2113
This session outlines key MTSS protocol updates for the 2026–2027 school year, with a focused emphasis on clearly defined PBIS and Intervention Team roles, responsibilities, and processes. School administrators will review expectations for tiered supports, team structures, referral and progress-monitoring procedures, and decision-making protocols that promote consistency and fidelity across schools. The session is designed to support leaders in ensuring shared understanding, accountability, and alignment of MTSS practices to improve student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Julian Rieder

Julian Rieder

MTSS Specialist, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
Julian Rieder has been working in education for 15 years as a music teacher, special education instructor, behavior analyst & coach for schools and families, as well as Intervention Team Coordinator & MTSS Specialist for Henrico. He is a K-12 product of HCPS and currently resides... Read More →
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
2113
  Learning Environment

9:00am EDT

Threat Assessment Training- REFRESHER
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
1110
Speakers
avatar for Katie Moorman

Katie Moorman

Assistant Director of School Safety, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
1110
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

9:00am EDT

Explicit Instruction: Vocabulary & Modeling and Gradual Release (Secondary)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:25am EDT
2004
To be determined
Speakers
avatar for Kendall Hunt

Kendall Hunt

Education Specialist Middle School Literacy, HCPS Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist Middle School Literacy
avatar for Drew Baker

Drew Baker

Education Specialist, Henrico County
PLL Specialist
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:25am EDT
2004
  Academic Achievement

9:00am EDT

Review of new features added to our existing Verkada camera systems
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
1111
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
1111
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

10:25am EDT

Assessment Updates in Social Studies: Alternative Assessment and Verified Credit Explained (PK-12 Leaders)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2102
Recent updates to Local Alternative Assessments (LAA) and Permissive Local Alternative Assessments (PLAA) are shaping how social studies is assessed and how students earn verified credit. This session is designed to provide K–12 leaders with a clear, practical overview of what has changed and what it means for their schools. In addition to understanding what has changed, leaders will explore the implications for scheduling, staffing, and instructional planning, including shifts in scoring responsibilities and the use of performance-based assessments. Time will be dedicated to highlighting key considerations for implementation and preparing schools for upcoming guidance and timelines.
Speakers
avatar for Cat Latcovich

Cat Latcovich

Educational Specialist - Secondary Social Studies, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Alissa Straus

Alissa Straus

Elementary Social Studies Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools


Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2102
  Academic Achievement

10:25am EDT

From Scaffolding to Success: Leading the Shift to Engineered Content
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2109/2110
This session shifts the focus from simplifying content to engineering it for Multilingual Learner (ML) success. Leaders will identify high-leverage instructional moves and evidence-based techniques that bridge the gap between language proficiency and grade-level rigor. Explore how amplified texts maintain linguistic complexity, ensuring MLs can both access and master the curriculum. Gain a coaching framework to analyze ML literacy profiles, guide PLCs to maintain rigor, and know exactly what to look for when observing teachers using engineered or amplified text.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Modrak

Sarah Modrak

LIEP/ESL Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning
ESL Specialist, Coordinator or Coach
AH

Alexa Haynie

ESL Division Coordinator
DC
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2109/2110
  Academic Achievement

10:25am EDT

Performance Matters: Reports
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
1109
Learn to build Performance Matters reports that bridge the gap between micro and macro-level analysis. Much like a high-definition lens, this session empowers you to construct custom reports that visualize overall pass rates across key demographics, including Race, EXED, and MLL status. Learn to toggle between broad trends and individual student performance to ensure no learner is lost in the data. By leveraging these sophisticated reporting tools, you will transform complex subgroups into clear, actionable snapshots that drive instruction.
Speakers
PR

Phil Riddle

Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Joy McDonald

Joy McDonald

Education Specialist Data Analyst, Assessment, Research and Evaluation
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
1109
  Academic Achievement

10:25am EDT

Required Secondary Leaders- Operationalizing the Instructional Framework
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
Auditorium

Speakers
TS

Taylor Snow

Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Henrico County Public Schools

avatar for Deia Champ

Deia Champ

Director of Middle Schools, HCPS
avatar for Thomas Ferrell, Jr.

Thomas Ferrell, Jr.

Director of High School Education, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
Auditorium
  Academic Achievement, Key Session

10:25am EDT

Seeing the Lesson: How to Recognize Strong Literacy Instruction in Real Time
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2103
Move beyond surface-level engagement to identify what truly matters in literacy instruction. This session focuses on how to recognize evidence of strong teaching and learning during classroom visits, with an emphasis on what students are reading, writing, and thinking across foundational skills, comprehension, and small group instruction. Participants will leave with clear, actionable look-fors to guide feedback, calibrate expectations, and support consistent, high-quality literacy instruction across classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2103
  Academic Achievement

10:25am EDT

FACE: Build, Bridge Boost Effective Strategies for Family and Community Engagement
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
1104
Discover innovative strategies to implement best practices in family and community engagement, fostering meaningful collaboration among all stakeholders. Walk away from this session with tangible action items that will drive stronger relationships, increase participation, and lead to better academic and social outcomes for students and families
Speakers
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Marci Goode

Extended Day/Community Learning Center Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Seth Knight

Seth Knight

Specialist, Division Family and Community Engagement
LV
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
1104
  Learning Environment

10:25am EDT

Leading in the Age of AI: Strategy, Practice, and Efficiency
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2005
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, requiring school leadership to evolve just as quickly. This session empowers HCPS leaders to move beyond the hype and harness AI as a responsible tool for both instructional excellence and administrative efficiency.

Participants will explore a dual approach to AI:

Instructional Leadership: Examine approved HCPS tools, academic integrity frameworks, and strategies to align AI use with high-quality instruction and the Henrico Learner Profile.

Operational Efficiency: Engage in hands-on exploration of tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to streamline workflows, manage complex communications, and reduce cognitive load.
Speakers
avatar for Kourtney Bostain

Kourtney Bostain

Director of Innovation
Kourtney is in her 23rd year in education and currently serves as the Director of Innovation for Henrico County Public Schools. She started her career as a middle school social studies teacher at Brookland Middle, then moved into instructional technology as an ITRT at Moody and Quioccasin... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2005
  Learning Environment

10:25am EDT

MTSS Protocol Updates for 2026-2027
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2113
This session outlines key MTSS protocol updates for the 2026–2027 school year, with a focused emphasis on clearly defined PBIS and Intervention Team roles, responsibilities, and processes. School administrators will review expectations for tiered supports, team structures, referral and progress-monitoring procedures, and decision-making protocols that promote consistency and fidelity across schools. The session is designed to support leaders in ensuring shared understanding, accountability, and alignment of MTSS practices to improve student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Julian Rieder

Julian Rieder

MTSS Specialist, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
Julian Rieder has been working in education for 15 years as a music teacher, special education instructor, behavior analyst & coach for schools and families, as well as Intervention Team Coordinator & MTSS Specialist for Henrico. He is a K-12 product of HCPS and currently resides... Read More →
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2113
  Learning Environment

10:25am EDT

Setting Students up for Success: How to support reshaping challenging behaviors through behavior SDI (+curriculum options)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2203
This session will explore practical strategies to proactively support students with challenging behaviors through targeted Behavior Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Participants will explore evidence-based interventions and how we can create supportive classroom environments that foster positive outcomes. The training also highlights curriculum options and adaptations that align with behavioral goals, ensuring instruction remains accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all learners. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to support behavioral needs, promote student success, and strengthen instructional effectiveness.
Speakers
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Kristin Herman

Exceptional Education Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2203
  Learning Environment

10:25am EDT

Threat Assessment Training- NEW
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
1110
Speakers
avatar for Katie Moorman

Katie Moorman

Assistant Director of School Safety, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
1110
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

11:50am EDT

LUNCH
Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:50am - 12:40pm EDT
commons
Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:50am - 12:40pm EDT
commons

12:40pm EDT

A New Era for Student Growth Measures
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1106/1107
How can leaders use new flexibility around student growth measures to ensure continuous instructional improvement
Speakers
TS

Taylor Snow

Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Henrico County Public Schools

Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1106/1107
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Behavioral Engagement with OTRs (TPTs, Kagan, Project Zero)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1208/1209
To be determined
Speakers
avatar for Taren Meekins

Taren Meekins

Coordinator, Professional Learning and Leadership, HCPS Professional Learning and Leadership

avatar for Cat Latcovich

Cat Latcovich

Educational Specialist - Secondary Social Studies, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1208/1209
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Elevating Student Learning: Observing What Matters Most in Science Instruction
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2102
Deepen your understanding of what high-quality science instruction looks like in the elementary and secondary classrooms. Explore key indicators of student engagement, scientific discourse, hands-on investigations, and reflective practice. Together, we’ll unpack observable practices that support inquiry-based learning, discuss how to recognize effective questioning and discourse strategies, and examine tools to guide meaningful feedback and teacher reflection. Leave with a clear vision and actionable look-fors to support powerful science teaching in every classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
RT
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2102
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Grow your data culture with Unified Insights
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1108
Unlock the full potential of your classroom and administrative data with Unified Insights, a collaborative space designed to sharpen your reporting skills and foster a data-informed school culture. Whether you’re looking to streamline your current workflows or want to explore advanced visualization techniques, this session  provides the skills and tools to turn information into impact.
Speakers
avatar for Joy McDonald

Joy McDonald

Education Specialist Data Analyst, Assessment, Research and Evaluation
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1108
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Implementing the 2023 Math Standards
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2109/2110
Move beyond surface-level engagement to identify what truly matters in mathematics instruction. This session focuses on the evidenced-based practices from the VDOE along how to recognize evidence of strong teaching and learning during classroom visits. Participants will leave with clear, actionable look-fors to guide feedback, calibrate expectations, and support consistent, high-quality mathematics instruction across classrooms.
Speakers
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2109/2110
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Seeing the Lesson: How to Recognize Strong Literacy Instruction in Real Time
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2103
Move beyond surface-level engagement to identify what truly matters in literacy instruction. This session focuses on how to recognize evidence of strong teaching and learning during classroom visits, with an emphasis on what students are reading, writing, and thinking across foundational skills, comprehension, and small group instruction. Participants will leave with clear, actionable look-fors to guide feedback, calibrate expectations, and support consistent, high-quality literacy instruction across classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2103
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Specialty Center Systems and Supports
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2003
This session will highlight the Specialty Center Expectations Handbook. In addition, the session will include recommendations and considerations for specialty center staffing and master scheduling to support equitable access, program integrity, and long-term sustainability across schools. Participants will review and discuss the updated action plan, with an emphasis on shared priorities and continued alignment across specialty center programs.
Speakers
SL

Stephanie Lambrecht

District Leader, Central Office, Department of Teaching and Learning, Specialty Centers
Educational Specialist
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2003
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Supporting Instructional Coaches with The IC Toolkit
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2205
This session helps administrators understand how to use The IC Toolkit to provide strong system support for instructional coaches. Participants will focus on creating the conditions for effective coaching—through role clarity, protected time, and aligned leadership—so coaches can engage in ongoing practice that leads to improved instruction and student learning.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Combs

Sarah Combs

Coaching Support Specialist, Federal Programs & Foundational Learning
Coaching Support Specialist
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2205
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

The Power of Knowing: Empathy Methods
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1202
School improvement is not just numbers. The impact of your MSSP can be uncovered through the voices of those implementing and experiencing your selected strategy. Empathy methods can be utilized whether you have just a minute to check in with someone or a dedicated focus group to hear their thoughts and feelings about the strategy. Join us to learn a variety of methods to elevate the voices of your stakeholders, from parents to students to community members.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Perry

Jen Perry

School Quality Manager, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1202
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Unlocking Potential: Leveraging PreK Data for Kindergarten Success
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2204
Most Henrico County elementary schools welcome former Early Learning Preschool (ELP) students who already possess a full year of foundational academic and social-emotional knowledge. As the division prioritizes success in primary grades, these prepared learners represent a significant yet often untapped resource for school growth. This session invites leaders to analyze PreK data trends and observe how early intervention accelerates long-term achievement. Participants will leave with a strategic plan to leverage their specific student data, ensuring Kindergarten teams are equipped to build upon this established momentum.
Speakers
EK
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2204
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

MTSS Platforms Usage for 2026-2027
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2113
This session provides school administrators with a strategic overview of how a few of PowerSchool’s platforms will be used together to support effective implementation of tiered strategies for the 2026–2027 school year. Participants will explore practical use cases across Kickboard/Behavior Support, MTSS Interventions, MTSS Student Plans, and Unified Analytics & Insights to monitor student needs, align supports across tiers, and improve team decision-making. The session focuses on leveraging integrated data to drive consistency, fidelity, and impact in MTSS practices.
Speakers
avatar for Julian Rieder

Julian Rieder

MTSS Specialist, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
Julian Rieder has been working in education for 15 years as a music teacher, special education instructor, behavior analyst & coach for schools and families, as well as Intervention Team Coordinator & MTSS Specialist for Henrico. He is a K-12 product of HCPS and currently resides... Read More →
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2113
  Learning Environment

12:40pm EDT

Review of new features added to our existing Verkada camera systems
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1111

Speakers
JC

John Casullo

Safety & Security Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1111
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

12:40pm EDT

Safety Adminstrator Training REFRESHER
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1109
Speakers
AW
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1109
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

12:40pm EDT

Threat Assessment Training- NEW
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1110
Speakers
avatar for Katie Moorman

Katie Moorman

Assistant Director of School Safety, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1110
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

2:05pm EDT

AFTERNOON TEAM DEBRIEF
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:05pm - 3:00pm EDT
various
Debrief Room Assignments
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:05pm - 3:00pm EDT
various

3:00pm EDT

Seeing the Lesson: How to Recognize Strong Literacy Instruction in Real Time
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2103
Move beyond surface-level engagement to identify what truly matters in literacy instruction. This session focuses on how to recognize evidence of strong teaching and learning during classroom visits, with an emphasis on what students are reading, writing, and thinking across foundational skills, comprehension, and small group instruction. Participants will leave with clear, actionable look-fors to guide feedback, calibrate expectations, and support consistent, high-quality literacy instruction across classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Saunders

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2103
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

A New Era for Student Growth Measures
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1106/1107
How can leaders use new flexibility around student growth measures to ensure continuous instructional improvement
Speakers
TS

Taylor Snow

Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Henrico County Public Schools

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1106/1107
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

Behavioral Engagement with OTRs (TPTs, Kagan, Project Zero)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2005
To be determined
Speakers
avatar for Taren Meekins

Taren Meekins

Coordinator, Professional Learning and Leadership, HCPS Professional Learning and Leadership

avatar for Cat Latcovich

Cat Latcovich

Educational Specialist - Secondary Social Studies, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2005
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

Elevating Student Learning: Observing What Matters Most in Science Instruction
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2102
Deepen your understanding of what high-quality science instruction looks like in the elementary and secondary classrooms. Explore key indicators of student engagement, scientific discourse, hands-on investigations, and reflective practice. Together, we’ll unpack observable practices that support inquiry-based learning, discuss how to recognize effective questioning and discourse strategies, and examine tools to guide meaningful feedback and teacher reflection. Leave with a clear vision and actionable look-fors to support powerful science teaching in every classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
RT
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2102
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

Explicit Instruction: Vocabulary & Modeling and Gradual Release
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2004
To be determined
Speakers
avatar for Kendall Hunt

Kendall Hunt

Education Specialist Middle School Literacy, HCPS Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist Middle School Literacy
avatar for Drew Baker

Drew Baker

Education Specialist, Henrico County
PLL Specialist
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2004
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

Implementing the 2023 Math Standards
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1208/1209
Move beyond surface-level engagement to identify what truly matters in mathematics instruction. This session focuses on the evidenced-based practices from the VDOE along how to recognize evidence of strong teaching and learning during classroom visits. Participants will leave with clear, actionable look-fors to guide feedback, calibrate expectations, and support consistent, high-quality mathematics instruction across classrooms.
Speakers
KP

Kelly Parker

Elementary Math Specialist, Elementary Teaching and Learning
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1208/1209
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

Questioning / Discourse (Cognitive Engagement and Critical Thinking)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2101
To be determined
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Artice Appling

Education Specialist, Middle School Mathematics, HCPS
MS Math Specialist
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Sarah Morris-Slaughter

Educational Specialist of Professional Learning and Leadership, Henrico County Public Schools
Dr. Sarah Morris Slaughter's purpose and passion is helping people to serve others (i.e. students, teachers, admininistrators, educators, colleagues) from an authentic place through the vehicle of professional learning. She has served in numerous capacities to include a middle school... Read More →
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Jon Gregori

Education Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Innovation Specialist
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2101
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

Specialty Center Systems and Supports
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2003
This session will highlight the Specialty Center Expectations Handbook. In addition, the session will include recommendations and considerations for specialty center staffing and master scheduling to support equitable access, program integrity, and long-term sustainability across schools. Participants will review and discuss the updated action plan, with an emphasis on shared priorities and continued alignment across specialty center programs.
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Stephanie Lambrecht

District Leader, Central Office, Department of Teaching and Learning, Specialty Centers
Educational Specialist
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2003
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

The Power of Data: The Journey Continues
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1204
Meaningful improvement starts with effective measurement. This session will dive deeper into the improvement science principle: “We cannot improve at scale what we cannot measure.”
Through an interactive, hands-on workshop, participants will develop the data journey for at least one key measure of success identified in their school support plan. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to determine what data to collect, how it will be collected, how it will be displayed, and how it can be interpreted to determine next steps.
Speakers
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Jen Perry

School Quality Manager, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1204
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

FACE: Build, Bridge Boost Effective Strategies for Family and Community Engagement
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1104
Discover innovative strategies to implement best practices in family and community engagement, fostering meaningful collaboration among all stakeholders. Walk away from this session with tangible action items that will drive stronger relationships, increase participation, and lead to better academic and social outcomes for students and families
Speakers
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Marci Goode

Extended Day/Community Learning Center Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
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Seth Knight

Specialist, Division Family and Community Engagement
LV
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Kyle McCollum

Education Specialist, Division of Empowerment, Development, & Opportunity
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1104
  Learning Environment

3:00pm EDT

MTSS Platforms Usage for 2026-2027
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2113
This session provides school administrators with a strategic overview of how a few of PowerSchool’s platforms will be used together to support effective implementation of tiered strategies for the 2026–2027 school year. Participants will explore practical use cases across Kickboard/Behavior Support, MTSS Interventions, MTSS Student Plans, and Unified Analytics & Insights to monitor student needs, align supports across tiers, and improve team decision-making. The session focuses on leveraging integrated data to drive consistency, fidelity, and impact in MTSS practices.
Speakers
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Julian Rieder

MTSS Specialist, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
Julian Rieder has been working in education for 15 years as a music teacher, special education instructor, behavior analyst & coach for schools and families, as well as Intervention Team Coordinator & MTSS Specialist for Henrico. He is a K-12 product of HCPS and currently resides... Read More →
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JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2113
  Learning Environment

3:00pm EDT

Setting Students up for Success: How to support reshaping challenging behaviors through behavior SDI (+curriculum options)
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2203
This session will explore practical strategies to proactively support students with challenging behaviors through targeted Behavior Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Participants will explore evidence-based interventions and how we can create supportive classroom environments that foster positive outcomes. The training also highlights curriculum options and adaptations that align with behavioral goals, ensuring instruction remains accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all learners. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to support behavioral needs, promote student success, and strengthen instructional effectiveness.
Speakers
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Kristin Herman

Exceptional Education Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2203
  Learning Environment

3:00pm EDT

The Paradox of Potential: Navigating Giftedness, Language and Disability to Support 2E and 3E Students
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2204
Students often have more than one need in our schools. Learn how to support twice and thrice exceptional education students.
Speakers
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Allyn Pritchard

Divisional English as a Second Language Coordinator, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2204
  Learning Environment

3:00pm EDT

Safety Adminstrator Training NEW
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1109
Speakers
AW
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1109
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

3:00pm EDT

Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Programming
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1103
This session provides an overview of the PreK–12 Substance Use Prevention and Intervention programming, highlighting the strategies, supports, and resources available across all grade levels. Participants will learn how prevention education, early intervention, and targeted support services work together to promote healthy decision-making and address substance use concerns in a developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed manner.
Speakers
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Amy Johnson

Director, Student Support and Wellness

JH
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1103
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

3:00pm EDT

Threat Assessment Training- REFRESHER
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1110
Speakers
avatar for Katie Moorman

Katie Moorman

Assistant Director of School Safety, Henrico County Public Schools
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
1110
  Physical Social Emotional Mental Health
 

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