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.

10:15am EDT

Leading for LifeReady: Practical Strategies to Embed Durable Skills School-wide

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT

Please join the Department of Innovation for “Leading for LifeReady,” a session designed to support school leaders in identifying key innovation priorities for the year ahead. Through this session, participants will explore actionable strategies for integrating the Henrico Learner Profile's (HLP) durable skills into the heart of their school culture to empower students through voice, choice, and leadership opportunities. In addition, we will explore how durable skills equip students to thrive in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. Participants will learn to use an AI-powered tool to crosswalk their school's goals with the HLP, creating deeper connections between strategic planning and student success.
Leave with actionable ideas and a toolkit of strategies to bring back to your building, and a clearer understanding of how to maximize the role of your Innovation Learning Coach (ILC) to drive meaningful change and support staff throughout the year.

Speakers

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 →

Laura van Bylandt

Central Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

National Board Certified Educator and former Middle and High School Art teacher with 20 years of experience in Henrico County Public Schools. Laura previously taught Art at Godwin HS, Wilder MS, Hungary Creek MS, and Glen Allen High School. She was the ILC at Short Pump Middle School... Read More →

Doug Saunders

Innovative Learning Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools

I work in the Department of Innovation for Henrico County Public Schools, where I enjoy supporting school leaders and educators in designing forward-thinking learning experiences. I'm passionate about creativity, collaboration, and exploring emergent technologies that can transform... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
1110

Academic Achievement, Choice for all leaders

1:55pm EDT

MTSS Across the Tiers: Secondary

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT

1110

Having a well-structured MTSS framework can help students, families, and staff receive the necessary support needed for progress in all areas. This session connects Tier 1, 2, & 3 in your elementary building to promote healthy communication, improve collaboration, and renew a sense of accountability within your school climate.

Speakers