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Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2026
Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2026 Empowering Leaders Symposium
Venue: 1104 clear filter
Monday, June 1
 

10:15am EDT

Behavior Support (Kickboard): Secondary Update
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
1104
It has never been more important to track behavior interactions within your school climate. This session will provide updates and demos regarding updates for the Behavior Support dashboard (Kickboard). The information included will be conducive to the elementary school setting.
Speakers
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
1104
  Learning Environment, Recommended

12:30pm EDT

Behavior Support (Kickboard): Elementary Update
Monday June 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
1104
It has never been more important to track behavior interactions within your school climate. This session will provide updates and demos regarding updates for the Behavior Support dashboard (Kickboard). The information included will be conducive to the elementary school setting.
Speakers
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Monday June 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
1104
  Learning Environment, Recommended

3:20pm EDT

Behavior Support (Kickboard): Elementary Update
Monday June 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
1104
It has never been more important to track behavior interactions within your school climate. This session will provide updates and demos regarding updates for the Behavior Support dashboard (Kickboard). The information included will be conducive to the elementary school setting.
Speakers
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Monday June 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
1104
  Learning Environment, Recommended
 
Tuesday, June 2
 

12:30pm EDT

Rooted to Remain: Cultivating Success in Early-Career Teachers
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
1104
Do you remember the highs and lows of your first years as a teacher? Now, couple that with higher mental health issues of young people, social media drama, and navigating the vast number of resources in HCPS, our early-career teachers often overcommit and feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and burned out. How can we teach them to go from drowning to riding the wave? Come to this session to learn tailored supports and intentional techniques that help early-career teachers to become "rooted to remain."

Presentation link: tinyurl.com/25ELSnewteachers
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Morris-Slaughter

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 →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
1104
  Recruit Engage Retain Reward Staff, Choice for all leaders

1:55pm EDT

Behavior Support (Kickboard): Secondary Update
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
1104
It has never been more important to track behavior interactions within your school climate. This session will provide updates and demos regarding updates for the Behavior Support dashboard (Kickboard). The information included will be conducive to the elementary school setting.
Speakers
avatar for JaNee Boston

JaNee Boston

MTSS Coordinator, Central Office- MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports)
MTSS Coordinator- Tier 1
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
1104
  Learning Environment, Recommended

3:20pm EDT

Rooted to Remain: Cultivating Success in Early-Career Teachers
Tuesday June 2, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
1104
Do you remember the highs and lows of your first years as a teacher? Now, couple that with higher mental health issues of young people, social media drama, and navigating the vast number of resources in HCPS, our early-career teachers often overcommit and feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and burned out. How can we teach them to go from drowning to riding the wave? Come to this session to learn tailored supports and intentional techniques that help early-career teachers to become "rooted to remain."

Presentation link: tinyurl.com/25ELSnewteachers
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Morris-Slaughter

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 →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
1104
  Recruit Engage Retain Reward Staff, Choice for all leaders
 
Wednesday, June 3
 

10:15am EDT

Say what? Engaging families and staff through meaningful communication
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
1104
School administrators will explore practical strategies for crafting clear, impactful messages that connect with families and staff without overwhelming them. We'll discuss how to bridge the gap between complex school operations and everyday understanding to promote inclusivity and engagement. We will also talk about the challenges of information overload and how to effectively use tools like ParentSquare, newsletters, social media, and media relations to strengthen communication.
Speakers
KB
avatar for Eileen Cox

Eileen Cox

Chief of Communications, Henrico County Public Schools
DG
CG
CO

Chris OBrion

Communications Specialist
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
1104
  Learning Environment, Recommended

12:30pm EDT

Say what? Engaging families and staff through meaningful communication
Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
1104
School administrators will explore practical strategies for crafting clear, impactful messages that connect with families and staff without overwhelming them. We'll discuss how to bridge the gap between complex school operations and everyday understanding to promote inclusivity and engagement. We will also talk about the challenges of information overload and how to effectively use tools like ParentSquare, newsletters, social media, and media relations to strengthen communication.
Speakers
KB
avatar for Eileen Cox

Eileen Cox

Chief of Communications, Henrico County Public Schools
DG
CG
CO

Chris OBrion

Communications Specialist
Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
1104
  Learning Environment, Recommended

1:55pm EDT

Elevating Student Learning: Observing What Matters Most in Science Instruction
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
1104
Deepen your understanding of what high-quality science instruction looks like in the elementary & secondary classroom. 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.
Presentation Link
Speakers
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Rachael L. Toy

Rachael L. Toy

Education Specialist - Secondary Science, Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist - Secondary Science
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
1104
  Academic Achievement, Recommended

3:20pm EDT

Elevating Student Learning: Observing What Matters Most in Science Instruction
Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
1104
Deepen your understanding of what high-quality science instruction looks like in the elementary & secondary classroom. 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.
Presentation Link:  bit.ly/2025HCPSSCI
Speakers
avatar for Karen Hues

Karen Hues

Elementary Science Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Rachael L. Toy

Rachael L. Toy

Education Specialist - Secondary Science, Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist - Secondary Science
Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
1104
  Academic Achievement, Recommended
 

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