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2021 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE FROM THE
ARKANSAS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Arkansas Education Association is focused on ensuring that every student has a caring, qualified and committed teacher. To help educators be their best, we host an annual professional development conference in Little Rock. Unfortunately, the continuing health risks posed by the Coronavirus pandemic has forced a shift to a Virtual conference this year. Though we will miss meeting in-person, we hope you will enjoy and find value in this year's offerings.

 

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PLSB AND CODE OF ETHICS

Presenter(s): Greg Alagood, Amy Douglas Join Greg Alagood of the Mitchell Blackstock lawfirm and Amy Douglas, Managing Attorney for the Professional Licensure Standards Board as they discuss a variety of topics including: The creation of the PLSB and an Overview of the Code of Ethics; Reporting Requirements and Process; Authorization and Investigations Process (Do they ever not authorize a complaint for investigation?); Evidentiary Hearings and State Board Review; Particular Points of Emphasis and Concern

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COURSES
EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Presenter(s): Quintessa Hathaway Hervey An organization is only as good as its culture—and building that culture is not only a role for Administrators, it’s every everyone's responsibility. You can help make your campus a more supportive and engaging place to learn and thrive by understanding the perceptual, institutional, and psychological processes that impact the ways people interact with each other.
CANVAS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon The pandemic has forced many districts to consider virtual options for instruction, and some schools have begun shifting to Canvas. Canvas is an excellent learning management system. Come learn about the basics of Canvas and how I am using this resource in my classroom. You will leave with resources that will give you the guidance you need to get started with Canvas. By the end of the session, you will understand what Canvas is and how you can use Canvas effectively in your classroom.
DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL STANDARDS FOR IMPROVED UNIT PLANNING

Presenter(s): Megan Prettyman Have you ever gotten to the end of the year and realized you only taught half of what you are required to teach? The time it takes to meaningfully teach all state standards for each subject in each year is far longer than the time we actually have available to us as teachers. In this session, we will discuss Essential Standards, a solution to this problem. We will practice unpacking these standards and I will give examples of how this process has impacted and improved my teaching practice in my high school social studies classroom.
NAVIGATING THROUGH CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP

Presenter(s): Charlotte Parham During this unprecedented time in history, educators are finding themselves in a constant state of change. This course is designed to help educators think about the change process and understand the importance of pivoting and adapting to the transition. Participants will engage in content that allows them to reflect on the change process, the threats individuals may face when going through the process, and the power of adaptive leadership during the transformation.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND READING ENRICHMENT
Presenter(s): Ar'Jillian Gilmer You will be provided information on how to encourage parents to become partners in teaching their children to read. A number of highly successful and innovative will tools will be shared.
EDUCATOR MINDSET AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Are you struggling to maintain positivity in the midst of pandemic teaching? Are you searching for some strategies to help you connect with your students? Do you need some ideas for organizing your classroom and routines? Come to this session. I promise you will not be disappointed. In this session, I will inspire you and arm you with the five powers of an educator. I will share what I am doing to connect with my students...even the most difficult ones. I will also share some ideas of what I am doing to organize my classroom and routines. Participants will walk away with a toolbox of ideas they can implement in their classrooms.
STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING ELLS IN LEARNING

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Did you know that strategies you use to engage English Learners in the classroom can actually be effective and beneficial to all students? Come learn how you can engage your students in instruction. I will share a sample lesson and go through the process from beginning to end of how I approached this lesson in my classroom. I will share ideas for how you can create engaging lessons that foster deep thinking and collaboration. You will leave the session with ideas you can use in your classroom.
SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPOSED TO TRAUMA: ROLE OF EDUCATORS

Presenter(s): Khiela Holmes This workshop is designed to raise awareness regarding trauma and the impact of trauma for those who educate and support children in Pre-K to 12th grade. Educators will learn about trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), resilience, and specific ways to respond to and help children and youth exposed to trauma using a trauma-informed schools lens.
HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Presenter(s): Kurbe Newsom Learn to recognize, engage, and resolve issues with people who display difficult traits in the classroom, boardroom and other inclusive-diverse settings.
CODING AND ROBOTS MINI SESSION

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Are you looking for creative ways to bring technology, STEM, or computer science into your classroom? In 2016, the K-8 Embedded Computer Science standards were created, and classrooms K-8 should be integrating these standards. Come learn how you can bring robots into the classroom to engage students in writing. I will share two sample lessons that were used with both general education students and English Language Learners. Participants will leave with a lesson plan and the resources they need to implement this lesson in their classroom.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon What is a classroom like without effective classroom management? A lack of classroom management creates many exhausting frustrations and problems both in and out of the classroom. Come learn about how to work smarter and not harder by implementing these best practices and strategies to manage your students and their learning. Attendees will gain a toolbox of ideas, resources, and strategies they can utilize for effective classroom management.
INCREASING DIVERSITY IN YOUR COMPUTER SCIENCE CLASSROOM

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Computer Science is a new graduation requirement, and with that, districts will need to offer computer science classes. As educators, we always want to create diversity in our educational programs. Come learn how you can implement simple tools, practices, and strategies to increase diversity in your classroom. I will share what I am currently doing to attract students of all backgrounds to computer science.
FORREST ROZZELL LECTURE

Presenter(s): Charlotte Parham The 2021 Forrest Rozzell Lecture will be a hybrid model. Our members and guest are invited to join us via zoom or in person at the Ron Robinson Theatre. Please sign up today and be on the lookout for a link to choose your preferred method of attendance. A Revisit to W.E.B. Dubois Truth, Knowledge, and Sympathy in Public Schools
BLENDED LEARNING MINI SESSION

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon As the world is coming increasingly digitized, so are our classrooms. Blended learning can be an incredible tool to differentiate instruction and engage students in learning. Come learn about my blended learning style of teaching. I will share how I am using blended instruction and how this style of teaching is engaging students and meeting the diverse needs of my students. Participants will leave with ideas they can implement to begin their shift to blended learning.
HELPING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCCEED: SECTION 504 AND IDEA

Presenter(s): Angela Avery This session will provide participants with personal, professional, and collaborative perspectives when working with a student who receives services under Section 504 and IDEA. An overview of IDEA and services provided will be presented while focusing on incorporating best practices for meeting the increasing demands of documentation requirements.
PLSB AND CODE OF ETHICS

Presenter(s): Greg Alagood, Amy Douglas Join Greg Alagood of the Mitchell Blackstock lawfirm and Amy Douglas, Managing Attorney for the Professional Licensure Standards Board as they discuss a variety of topics including: The creation of the PLSB and an Overview of the Code of Ethics; Reporting Requirements and Process; Authorization and Investigations Process (Do they ever not authorize a complaint for investigation?); Evidentiary Hearings and State Board Review; Particular Points of Emphasis and Concern
COURSES
EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Presenter(s): Quintessa Hathaway Hervey An organization is only as good as its culture—and building that culture is not only a role for Administrators, it’s every everyone's responsibility. You can help make your campus a more supportive and engaging place to learn and thrive by understanding the perceptual, institutional, and psychological processes that impact the ways people interact with each other.
CANVAS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon The pandemic has forced many districts to consider virtual options for instruction, and some schools have begun shifting to Canvas. Canvas is an excellent learning management system. Come learn about the basics of Canvas and how I am using this resource in my classroom. You will leave with resources that will give you the guidance you need to get started with Canvas. By the end of the session, you will understand what Canvas is and how you can use Canvas effectively in your classroom.
DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL STANDARDS FOR IMPROVED UNIT PLANNING

Presenter(s): Megan Prettyman Have you ever gotten to the end of the year and realized you only taught half of what you are required to teach? The time it takes to meaningfully teach all state standards for each subject in each year is far longer than the time we actually have available to us as teachers. In this session, we will discuss Essential Standards, a solution to this problem. We will practice unpacking these standards and I will give examples of how this process has impacted and improved my teaching practice in my high school social studies classroom.
NAVIGATING THROUGH CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP

Presenter(s): Charlotte Parham During this unprecedented time in history, educators are finding themselves in a constant state of change. This course is designed to help educators think about the change process and understand the importance of pivoting and adapting to the transition. Participants will engage in content that allows them to reflect on the change process, the threats individuals may face when going through the process, and the power of adaptive leadership during the transformation.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND READING ENRICHMENT
Presenter(s): Ar'Jillian Gilmer You will be provided information on how to encourage parents to become partners in teaching their children to read. A number of highly successful and innovative will tools will be shared.
EDUCATOR MINDSET AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Are you struggling to maintain positivity in the midst of pandemic teaching? Are you searching for some strategies to help you connect with your students? Do you need some ideas for organizing your classroom and routines? Come to this session. I promise you will not be disappointed. In this session, I will inspire you and arm you with the five powers of an educator. I will share what I am doing to connect with my students...even the most difficult ones. I will also share some ideas of what I am doing to organize my classroom and routines. Participants will walk away with a toolbox of ideas they can implement in their classrooms.
STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING ELLS IN LEARNING

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Did you know that strategies you use to engage English Learners in the classroom can actually be effective and beneficial to all students? Come learn how you can engage your students in instruction. I will share a sample lesson and go through the process from beginning to end of how I approached this lesson in my classroom. I will share ideas for how you can create engaging lessons that foster deep thinking and collaboration. You will leave the session with ideas you can use in your classroom.
SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPOSED TO TRAUMA: ROLE OF EDUCATORS

Presenter(s): Khiela Holmes This workshop is designed to raise awareness regarding trauma and the impact of trauma for those who educate and support children in Pre-K to 12th grade. Educators will learn about trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), resilience, and specific ways to respond to and help children and youth exposed to trauma using a trauma-informed schools lens.
HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Presenter(s): Kurbe Newsom Learn to recognize, engage, and resolve issues with people who display difficult traits in the classroom, boardroom and other inclusive-diverse settings.
CODING AND ROBOTS MINI SESSION

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Are you looking for creative ways to bring technology, STEM, or computer science into your classroom? In 2016, the K-8 Embedded Computer Science standards were created, and classrooms K-8 should be integrating these standards. Come learn how you can bring robots into the classroom to engage students in writing. I will share two sample lessons that were used with both general education students and English Language Learners. Participants will leave with a lesson plan and the resources they need to implement this lesson in their classroom.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon What is a classroom like without effective classroom management? A lack of classroom management creates many exhausting frustrations and problems both in and out of the classroom. Come learn about how to work smarter and not harder by implementing these best practices and strategies to manage your students and their learning. Attendees will gain a toolbox of ideas, resources, and strategies they can utilize for effective classroom management.
INCREASING DIVERSITY IN YOUR COMPUTER SCIENCE CLASSROOM

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Computer Science is a new graduation requirement, and with that, districts will need to offer computer science classes. As educators, we always want to create diversity in our educational programs. Come learn how you can implement simple tools, practices, and strategies to increase diversity in your classroom. I will share what I am currently doing to attract students of all backgrounds to computer science.
FORREST ROZZELL LECTURE

Presenter(s): Charlotte Parham The 2021 Forrest Rozzell Lecture will be a hybrid model. Our members and guest are invited to join us via zoom or in person at the Ron Robinson Theatre. Please sign up today and be on the lookout for a link to choose your preferred method of attendance. A Revisit to W.E.B. Dubois Truth, Knowledge, and Sympathy in Public Schools
BLENDED LEARNING MINI SESSION

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon As the world is coming increasingly digitized, so are our classrooms. Blended learning can be an incredible tool to differentiate instruction and engage students in learning. Come learn about my blended learning style of teaching. I will share how I am using blended instruction and how this style of teaching is engaging students and meeting the diverse needs of my students. Participants will leave with ideas they can implement to begin their shift to blended learning.
HELPING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCCEED: SECTION 504 AND IDEA

Presenter(s): Angela Avery This session will provide participants with personal, professional, and collaborative perspectives when working with a student who receives services under Section 504 and IDEA. An overview of IDEA and services provided will be presented while focusing on incorporating best practices for meeting the increasing demands of documentation requirements.
PLSB AND CODE OF ETHICS

Presenter(s): Greg Alagood, Amy Douglas Join Greg Alagood of the Mitchell Blackstock lawfirm and Amy Douglas, Managing Attorney for the Professional Licensure Standards Board as they discuss a variety of topics including: The creation of the PLSB and an Overview of the Code of Ethics; Reporting Requirements and Process; Authorization and Investigations Process (Do they ever not authorize a complaint for investigation?); Evidentiary Hearings and State Board Review; Particular Points of Emphasis and Concern
COURSES
EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Presenter(s): Quintessa Hathaway Hervey An organization is only as good as its culture—and building that culture is not only a role for Administrators, it’s every everyone's responsibility. You can help make your campus a more supportive and engaging place to learn and thrive by understanding the perceptual, institutional, and psychological processes that impact the ways people interact with each other. CANVAS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon The pandemic has forced many districts to consider virtual options for instruction, and some schools have begun shifting to Canvas. Canvas is an excellent learning management system. Come learn about the basics of Canvas and how I am using this resource in my classroom. You will leave with resources that will give you the guidance you need to get started with Canvas. By the end of the session, you will understand what Canvas is and how you can use Canvas effectively in your classroom. DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL STANDARDS FOR IMPROVED UNIT PLANNING

Presenter(s): Megan Prettyman Have you ever gotten to the end of the year and realized you only taught half of what you are required to teach? The time it takes to meaningfully teach all state standards for each subject in each year is far longer than the time we actually have available to us as teachers. In this session, we will discuss Essential Standards, a solution to this problem. We will practice unpacking these standards and I will give examples of how this process has impacted and improved my teaching practice in my high school social studies classroom. NAVIGATING THROUGH CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP

Presenter(s): Charlotte Parham During this unprecedented time in history, educators are finding themselves in a constant state of change. This course is designed to help educators think about the change process and understand the importance of pivoting and adapting to the transition. Participants will engage in content that allows them to reflect on the change process, the threats individuals may face when going through the process, and the power of adaptive leadership during the transformation. PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND READING ENRICHMENT
Presenter(s): Ar'Jillian Gilmer You will be provided information on how to encourage parents to become partners in teaching their children to read. A number of highly successful and innovative will tools will be shared. EDUCATOR MINDSET AND CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Are you struggling to maintain positivity in the midst of pandemic teaching? Are you searching for some strategies to help you connect with your students? Do you need some ideas for organizing your classroom and routines? Come to this session. I promise you will not be disappointed. In this session, I will inspire you and arm you with the five powers of an educator. I will share what I am doing to connect with my students...even the most difficult ones. I will also share some ideas of what I am doing to organize my classroom and routines. Participants will walk away with a toolbox of ideas they can implement in their classrooms. STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING ELLS IN LEARNING

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Did you know that strategies you use to engage English Learners in the classroom can actually be effective and beneficial to all students? Come learn how you can engage your students in instruction. I will share a sample lesson and go through the process from beginning to end of how I approached this lesson in my classroom. I will share ideas for how you can create engaging lessons that foster deep thinking and collaboration. You will leave the session with ideas you can use in your classroom. SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPOSED TO TRAUMA: ROLE OF EDUCATORS

Presenter(s): Khiela Holmes This workshop is designed to raise awareness regarding trauma and the impact of trauma for those who educate and support children in Pre-K to 12th grade. Educators will learn about trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), resilience, and specific ways to respond to and help children and youth exposed to trauma using a trauma-informed schools lens. HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

Presenter(s): Kurbe Newsom Learn to recognize, engage, and resolve issues with people who display difficult traits in the classroom, boardroom and other inclusive-diverse settings. CODING AND ROBOTS MINI SESSION

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Are you looking for creative ways to bring technology, STEM, or computer science into your classroom? In 2016, the K-8 Embedded Computer Science standards were created, and classrooms K-8 should be integrating these standards. Come learn how you can bring robots into the classroom to engage students in writing. I will share two sample lessons that were used with both general education students and English Language Learners. Participants will leave with a lesson plan and the resources they need to implement this lesson in their classroom. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon What is a classroom like without effective classroom management? A lack of classroom management creates many exhausting frustrations and problems both in and out of the classroom. Come learn about how to work smarter and not harder by implementing these best practices and strategies to manage your students and their learning. Attendees will gain a toolbox of ideas, resources, and strategies they can utilize for effective classroom management. INCREASING DIVERSITY IN YOUR COMPUTER SCIENCE CLASSROOM

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon Computer Science is a new graduation requirement, and with that, districts will need to offer computer science classes. As educators, we always want to create diversity in our educational programs. Come learn how you can implement simple tools, practices, and strategies to increase diversity in your classroom. I will share what I am currently doing to attract students of all backgrounds to computer science. FORREST ROZZELL LECTURE

Presenter(s): Charlotte Parham The 2021 Forrest Rozzell Lecture will be a hybrid model. Our members and guest are invited to join us via zoom or in person at the Ron Robinson Theatre. Please sign up today and be on the lookout for a link to choose your preferred method of attendance. A Revisit to W.E.B. Dubois Truth, Knowledge, and Sympathy in Public Schools BLENDED LEARNING MINI SESSION

Presenter(s): Ashley Kincannon As the world is coming increasingly digitized, so are our classrooms. Blended learning can be an incredible tool to differentiate instruction and engage students in learning. Come learn about my blended learning style of teaching. I will share how I am using blended instruction and how this style of teaching is engaging students and meeting the diverse needs of my students. Participants will leave with ideas they can implement to begin their shift to blended learning. HELPING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCCEED: SECTION 504 AND IDEA

Presenter(s): Angela Avery This session will provide participants with personal, professional, and collaborative perspectives when working with a student who receives services under Section 504 and IDEA. An overview of IDEA and services provided will be presented while focusing on incorporating best practices for meeting the increasing demands of documentation requirements. PLSB AND CODE OF ETHICS

Presenter(s): Greg Alagood, Amy Douglas Join Greg Alagood of the Mitchell Blackstock lawfirm and Amy Douglas, Managing Attorney for the Professional Licensure Standards Board as they discuss a variety of topics including: The creation of the PLSB and an Overview of the Code of Ethics; Reporting Requirements and Process; Authorization and Investigations Process (Do they ever not authorize a complaint for investigation?); Evidentiary Hearings and State Board Review; Particular Points of Emphasis and Concern