ADE Summit 2025

In this session, participants will explore observation trends in science classrooms through the lens of five key instructional levers for leaders: Structures for Learning, Aligned Content, Direct Instruction, Student Practice, and Assessment/Differentiation. Attendees will examine how these impact areas shape student learning and engagement while learning innovative strategies to enhance student discourse and shift the cognitive lift from teacher to student.

System and instructional coherence don’t happen by chance—they are intentionally built through aligned leadership, shared vision, and the thoughtful use of high-quality instructional materials and professional learning. In this collaborative session, district curriculum leaders will explore how leveraging HIQM and HQPL can serve as powerful conduits for supporting teachers, aligning instruction to standards, and ensuring consistent, grade-level learning experiences across classrooms. Participants will examine real-world examples, engage in cross-district dialogue, and reflect on strategies to build coherence from the district office to the classroom. Leave with a clearer roadmap for using materials not just as resources but as catalysts for instructional transformation.

This session will explore two years of Curriculum-Based Professional Learning (CBLP) data collected from over 60 districts. Learn about CBPL, begin to assess your readiness level for CBPL, and learn about the Arkansas Professional Learning Partner Guide (AR PLPG). Representatives from participating districts will talk about their experience with through-year coaching for their literacy curricula across the K-12 grade spans.