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Tuesday, July 15
 

3:40pm CDT

Supporting Accelerated Learning with International Baccalaureate Programs
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Come learn more about various programming available through the International Baccalaureate Organization and how to implement the programming in your school to support student learning and pathways to employment, enrollment and enlistment. Programs include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which is utilized to earn the IB Diploma.
Speakers
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Francis Lansiquot

Development Manager, International Baccalaureate Organization
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
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Wednesday, July 16
 

2:20pm CDT

Supporting Accelerated Learning with Cambridge Education Programs
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Explore the power of accelerated learning with a deep dive into Cambridge Advanced International Education programming. This session will introduce educators and administrators to the wide array of programs offered by Cambridge International, including the prestigious Cambridge Advanced curriculum and the globally recognized AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) Diploma. Discover how to implement these high-rigor opportunities in your school to enhance student learning and support postsecondary pathways in employment, enrollment, and enlistment. Learn how Cambridge programs can be a key driver in personalized success plans and academic excellence.
Speakers
avatar for Joette Viggiano

Joette Viggiano

Joette Viggiano, School Development Manager for the Southeast U.S. with Cambridge, has 16 years of educational experience which began with teaching Cambridge Lower Secondary Science. With a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision, her... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
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3:40pm CDT

Accelerated Learning- Opportunites, Systems, and Priorities
Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
This session will explore strategies for expanding accelerated learning opportunities for students within your school. Participants will examine key considerations related to designing and implementing effective systems, aligning priorities, and creating broader access to advanced coursework. The discussion will focus on how schools can intentionally build and sustain opportunities that support high achievement and meaningful postsecondary pathways for all learners.
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Krystal Nail

Director, Office of GT & AP, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Kiffany Pride

Assistant Commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education
Kiffany Pride currently serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Learning Services for Arkansas’ Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). With 27 years of experience, Dr. Pride has recently served as the Director of Curriculum and Assessment and RISE Assessor for the... Read More →
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Ross White

State CTE Director, Arkansas Department of Education
Ross White, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), brings a wealth of CTE experience and knowledge to the division. Before serving as vice principal at Siloam Springs High School, a position he has held since July 2019, White was the director of the school’s CTE program... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
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Thursday, July 17
 

11:40am CDT

Design and Delivery of Accelerated Standards in Honors Courses
Thursday July 17, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
This session explores the design and delivery of the new accelerated standards for grades 5–8 within honors courses. Participants will learn how these standards can be implemented to support more rigorous learning opportunities and challenge students beyond grade-level expectations. The session will cover strategies for aligning instruction, fostering deeper academic engagement, and preparing students for future advanced coursework. Emphasis will be placed on practical planning and delivery methods to ensure honors courses truly accelerate student learning
Speakers
avatar for Katie Chacon

Katie Chacon

Science Program Manager, Arkansas Department of Education
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Kisa Morman

K-12 Math Program Manager, Arkansas Division of Elementary & Secondary Education
A native of Little Rock, Kisa Morman is a dedicated K-12 Math Public School Program Manager with 24 years of experience in education. Her vision is to elevate math by ensuring students master numeracy skills, experience effective interventions, and foster STEM innovation through problem-solving... Read More →
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Amber Pirnique

Disciplinary Literacy Program Manager, Arkansas Department of Education
Currently serving as Disciplinary Literacy Program Manager for DESE, Amber Pirnique began her education career in 1999 in Waxahachie, Texas, graduating with degrees in secondary education: History and English. She taught in the Dallas Fort Worth area and in rural Missouri. Before... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
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