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Tuesday, July 15
 

11:40am CDT

Distress Tolerance: A Foundational Skill
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
TBA
In this session, participants will learn new ways to build resilience in youth by helping them to tolerate distress! Students today can benefit from clear and effective strategies for tolerating distress and discomfort. These skills can help young people to understand that a certain amount of distress and discomfort is a normal part of being human, and we have a lot of options for how we deal with this distress.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Fairchild

Nicole Fairchild

State Training Lead, Arkansas AWARE
Tuesday July 15, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
TBA
  Student Support

1:00pm CDT

Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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This session will provide an overview of the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy, emphasizing its significance and the role districts play in supporting students to qualify for this prestigious recognition. Participants will explore the benefits of earning the Seal of Biliteracy and discuss strategies for helping students meet the qualifications, ensuring they are prepared to achieve this important milestone.
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Maria Touchstone

State Director of ESOL Programs, DESE
Maria is a veteran classroom teacher and administrator with over 30 years of experience in education.  She credits great teachers for opening her world through education.  Maria was born in Mexico and came to the United States as a young child.  She learned English in school and... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
  Student Support

1:00pm CDT

De-escalation Curve
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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In this one-hour preview, we’ll dive into the process of escalation and de-escalation—what it looks like, why it happens, and how to respond effectively. When students face trauma, chaos, or inconsistency, emotional regulation becomes difficult. This session offers practical tools (not quick fixes) to help educators de-escalate challenging moments and support students in returning to a regulated state. Learn how real, lasting change begins in the moment.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Fairchild

Nicole Fairchild

State Training Lead, Arkansas AWARE
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
  Student Support

3:40pm CDT

Building Capacity in School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports: The Journey from THRIVE to BX3
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
Discover the evolution of school-wide positive behavior supports as we explore the journey from THRIVE to BX3. THRIVE Leader Academy focuses on collaboration, dta-driven decision making, and building effective multi-tiered systems of support for behavior and mental health. Through participating in the BX3 Project, building-level teams further develop these systems with coaching provided by the Arkansas Behavior Support Specialists to enahance capacity and sutainability. Join us as we hear from THRIVING Arkansans, Bryant Elemnentary, and their journey with THRIVE and BX3, highlighting both successess and challenges. Gain valuable insights on how to strengthen your school's approach to positive behavior supports, improve discipline strategies, and create a more supportive learning environment for all students.
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Kameron Ervin

Bryant Public Schools
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Angela Mask

Bryant Elementary
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avatar for Shelia Smith
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
  Student Support

3:40pm CDT

Student Success Plans
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
Join us for an engaging one-hour session designed to empower educators with the tools and knowledge to create dynamic Student Success Plans (SSPs). Learn how to guide students along pathways to graduation, address accelerated learning opportunities, tackle academic deficits, and incorporate college and career planning components. This interactive training will provide practical strategies and resources to help students achieve readiness for college, career, and community engagement. Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on your student's future!
Speakers
avatar for Ross White

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 →
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Lupe Peña de Martínez

Director of Student Support Services, ADE-DESE
Lupe Peña de Martínez is a native of San Diego de Alejandria, Jalisco, México. Recently celebrating her 26-year anniversary as an Arkansan, having moved to the Natural State in July 1998, by way of California. Her husband, Adelso, is a native of Belize and they have a beautiful... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
  Student Support
 
Wednesday, July 16
 

10:20am CDT

Essentials of MTSS Tier One for Behavior and Mental Health (Barriers of implementation of MTSS - Tier I Behavior and Mental Health)
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
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This session will focus on some barriers that may prevent the successful implementation of MTSS in districts with a focus on Tier I Behavior and Mental Health. Attendees will learn some of the pitfalls discussed in research and practical experience from the presenters.
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Russ Sherrill

THRIVE Director, ADE - Office of District Operations
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Michael Watson

Behavior Support, Office of Coordinated Support and Service
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
  Student Support

10:20am CDT

Student Success Plans
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
Join us for an engaging one-hour session designed to empower educators with the tools and knowledge to create dynamic Student Success Plans (SSPs). Learn how to guide students along pathways to graduation, address accelerated learning opportunities, tackle academic deficits, and incorporate college and career planning components. This interactive training will provide practical strategies and resources to help students achieve readiness for college, career, and community engagement. Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact on your student's future!
Speakers
avatar for Mary Beck

Mary Beck

Regional Specialist, DCTE
avatar for Lupe Peña de Martínez

Lupe Peña de Martínez

Director of Student Support Services, ADE-DESE
Lupe Peña de Martínez is a native of San Diego de Alejandria, Jalisco, México. Recently celebrating her 26-year anniversary as an Arkansan, having moved to the Natural State in July 1998, by way of California. Her husband, Adelso, is a native of Belize and they have a beautiful... Read More →
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Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
  Student Support

11:40am CDT

Behavior Boost: Practical Tools to Empower Every Educator
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
TBA
You don’t have to be a behavior expert to make a difference—just empowered with the right tools. This engaging presentation will equip educators with easy-to-use, research-based strategies to support positive student behavior. Attendees will leave with practical tools they can implement immediately to boost classroom success, build stronger relationships, and create a more positive learning environment for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Shelia Smith
Wednesday July 16, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
TBA
  Student Support
 
Thursday, July 17
 

10:20am CDT

Diplomas Don’t Happen Overnight: Building Student Success Early
Thursday July 17, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
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A strong student success plan drives higher graduation rates. This session covers how intentional course offerings, holistic support, and strategic enrollment decisions keep students on track from middle to high school. Learn how to create seamless pathways that engage students, reduce dropout rates, and prioritize diplomas over GEDs. Walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Jeanie Johnson

Jeanie Johnson

Coordinator of Special Projects, DESE
As Coordinator of Special Projects for Public School Accountability, I bring a wide range of experiences to my role. I have 16 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, and administrator. In my unit, we work with districts to ensure compliance with State and Federal Laws, Rules... Read More →
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Brooke McCain

Director of Monitoring & Accreditation, DESE
With 15 years in education, I’ve led efforts to support school improvement across districts of all sizes. As a state leader in accountability and accreditation, I’m focused on driving systems that promote excellence—through letter grades, graduation outcomes, and clear standards... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
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  Student Support

10:20am CDT

Improving the Relationship between DCFS and Arkansas School Districts
Thursday July 17, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
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Children in folster care face unique educational challenges and nedd stability to succeed academically. By partnering with local communities and the Department of Human Services (DHS), we can improve the academic outcomes for these students. This presentation will provide an overview of relevant state and federal laws, as well as guide you on how to access resources that support youth in care.
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David Terrell

Public School Program Coordinator, ADE
David Terrell earned his bachelor’s degree in politics from the prestigious University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, before returning home to Arkansas to bring his heart’s passion to help children through his work. David has immersed himself in both the research and practices... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA
  Student Support

1:00pm CDT

Collaborative Presentation Amongst Child Welfare Stakeholders
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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In this session, professionals from the Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will discuss how child maltreatment cases are confirmed, and how many others often go unreported. This course is designed to equip educators with the tools they need to prevent, recognize, and report child abuse and neglect within their districts.
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avatar for David Terrell

David Terrell

Public School Program Coordinator, ADE
David Terrell earned his bachelor’s degree in politics from the prestigious University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, before returning home to Arkansas to bring his heart’s passion to help children through his work. David has immersed himself in both the research and practices... Read More →
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
  Student Support

1:00pm CDT

Present and Accounted For: Solutions to Chronic Attendance Issues
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
Does your school experience issues with student attendance? How are student attendance issues impacting student achievement? Join us to enhance your understanding of the difference between ADA and chronic absenteeism, the correlation between attendance and student achievement, developing an attendance team, and then supporting chronic absenteeism in a multi-tiered approach through goal setting and strategies. Planning now for the fall to support student and staff attendance is vital for student achievement.
Speakers
avatar for Tracie Jones

Tracie Jones

ERZ Director, Office of ERZ at UAM
Office of ERZProfessional Learning CommunitiesArkansas Tutoring CorpsCurriculum Alignment Essential SkillsAssessment Proficiency ScalesCollaborative Teams
Thursday July 17, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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  Student Support
 
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