Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2026 Empowering Leaders Symposium

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9:00am EDT

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

This presentation outlines our pilot program designed to build a "Culture of Reflective Practice" for educators. It highlights how to differentiate professional development and coaching strategies based on a teacher’s reflective stage. We will provide details of our program timeline, individualized professional learning options, the use of Swivl technology for classroom recording and self-reflection, and the creation of an ongoing SGES Teacher Portfolio to track goals and professional growth.

Speakers

Ellen Guidry

Principal, Shady Grove Elementary

Laila Marshall

Associate Principal Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools

Lauren Nelson

Student Support Administrator, Shady Grove Elementary

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
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10:25am EDT

Crash Course in Exceptional Education for Brand New Administrators

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT

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Participants in this course will receive information about what it means to be an Exceptional Education Administrator. Basic responsibilities will be discussed as well as an overview of EXED administrator responsibilities

Speakers

Courtney Valenti

Specialist, Exceptional Education

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
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Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

SGES Reflective Practice Pilot Program

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT

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Speakers

Ellen Guidry

Principal, Shady Grove Elementary

Laila Marshall

Associate Principal Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools

Lauren Nelson

Student Support Administrator, Shady Grove Elementary

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
1108

3:00pm EDT

Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Programming

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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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

Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2026

9:00am EDT

Ellen Guidry

Laila Marshall

Lauren Nelson

10:25am EDT

Courtney Valenti

12:40pm EDT

Ellen Guidry

Laila Marshall

Lauren Nelson

3:00pm EDT

Nicole Scalea

Amy Johnson

Julie Heckel

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