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

Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT

Working relationships are critical to your success and happiness. Having safe, vital, and repairable are the hallmarks of a flourishing and resilient working relationship. Learn how to work more efficiently with your teams by facilitating a Keystone Conversation before you jump into the work you do!

Speakers

Jenn Coleman

Professional Learning and Leadership Specialist, Henrico County

PLL Coordinator

Taren Meekins

Coordinator, Professional Learning and Leadership, HCPS Professional Learning and Leadership

Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
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Recruit Engage Retain Reward Staff, Choice for all leaders

12:30pm EDT

Unpacking the Elementary ELA Learning Walk Tool

Monday June 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT

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This session equips elementary school leaders to use the ELA Learning Walk Tool to observe and support high-quality literacy instruction. Participants will explore key look-fors across reading and writing and learn how to use a new digital version of the tool to collect and analyze data in real time. The enhanced tool will help school teams to identify trends and next steps for instructional improvement.

Speakers

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools

Monday June 1, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
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Academic Achievement, Choice for all leaders

1:55pm EDT

Unpacking the Elementary ELA Learning Walk Tool

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

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Speakers

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools

Monday June 1, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
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Academic Achievement, Choice for all leaders

3:20pm EDT

Unpacking the Elementary ELA Learning Walk Tool

Monday June 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT

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Speakers

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools

Monday June 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:35pm EDT
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Academic Achievement, Choice for all leaders

10:15am EDT

Unpacking the Elementary ELA Learning Walk Tool

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT

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Speakers

Christina Saunders

Education Specialist - Elementary ELA, Henrico County Public Schools

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
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Academic Achievement, Choice for all leaders

1:55pm EDT

Rebranding: Student Support Interventionist (SSI)- REQUIRED FOR SCHOOLS WITH SSI

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:55pm - 3:10pm EDT

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This session highlights the expanded direct 1:1 support Student Support Interventions (SSIs) will provide to students on their caseloads, alongside comprehensive campus-wide assistance. The goal is to equip SSIs with effective strategies and resources to support students to improve their behavior performance positively impacting their overall academic and attendance outcomes. Additionally, this session introduces a progress monitoring tool to manage interventions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about innovative solutions that can enhance your school's intervention processes and support student success.

Speakers