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Empowering Leaders' Symposium 2026
Welcome to the Henrico County Public Schools 2026 Empowering Leaders Symposium
Venue: 2005 clear filter
Tuesday, July 28
 

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

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

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
 
Wednesday, July 29
 

12:40pm EDT

Increasing Student Success Across the School Day: Literacy As the Linchpin
Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2005
Improving outcomes for all students takes a school-wide approach. Literacy is the common vehicle that can move the needle for all students. This session will model vocabulary, reading, and writing strategies that can be integrated into any classroom or content. Strategies will focus on student discourse and critical thinking.
Speakers
avatar for Cat Latcovich

Cat Latcovich

Educational Specialist - Secondary Social Studies, Henrico County Public Schools
RT
avatar for Kendall Hunt

Kendall Hunt

Education Specialist Middle School Literacy, HCPS Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist Middle School Literacy
Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2005
  Academic Achievement

3:00pm EDT

Increasing Student Success Across the School Day: Literacy As the Linchpin
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2005
Improving outcomes for all students takes a school-wide approach. Literacy is the common vehicle that can move the needle for all students. This session will model vocabulary, reading, and writing strategies that can be integrated into any classroom or content. Strategies will focus on student discourse and critical thinking.
Speakers
avatar for Cat Latcovich

Cat Latcovich

Educational Specialist - Secondary Social Studies, Henrico County Public Schools
RT
avatar for Kendall Hunt

Kendall Hunt

Education Specialist Middle School Literacy, HCPS Secondary Teaching and Learning
Educational Specialist Middle School Literacy
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
2005
  Academic Achievement
 
Thursday, July 30
 

10:25am EDT

Explicit Instruction: Vocabulary & Modeling and Gradual Release
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2005
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
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:25am - 11:40am EDT
2005
  Academic Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Cornerstone Elective for Middle Schools
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2005
HCPS has developed a new Middle School Cornerstone Elective designed to support student self-reflection and growth in durable skills through authentic, self-directed leadership experiences. Whether your school is offering the elective for the first time or you simply want to learn more, join us to explore how this course connects students deeply with the Henrico Learner Profile (HLP). In this session, we will identify the specific teacher qualities and leadership "Look-Fors" essential for fostering a successful, student-led environment. Leave with a clear vision and a roadmap of the resources available to help your students develop and grow in the durable skills of the HLP.
Speakers
avatar for Laura VanBylandt

Laura VanBylandt

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 →
RT
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:40pm - 1:55pm EDT
2005
  Academic Achievement
 

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