Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2026 Empowering Leaders Symposium

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

3:00pm EDT

Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Programming

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

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

Nicole Scalea

Amy Johnson

Director, Student Support and Wellness

Julie Heckel

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

9:00am EDT

SGES Reflective Practice Pilot Program

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

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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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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
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3:00pm EDT

Substance Use Prevention & Intervention Programming

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

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Speakers

Nicole Scalea

Amy Johnson

Director, Student Support and Wellness

Julie Heckel

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Physical Social Emotional Mental Health

10:25am EDT

CREM: Empowering School Culture

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT

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An introduction to the Culturally Responsive Education Model (CREM)'s Empowering School Culture component which focuses on creating and implementing policies, practices, and programming in your school that work to empower students and staff to feel a sense of belonging.

Speakers