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Stacy DeFoor
Benton School District
Assistant Superintendent
Monday
, July 27
7:30am
CDT
Registration Open
Caddo & Osage (SCC)
11:00am
CDT
Exhibit Hall Open
Governor's Halls I-IV (SCC)
1:00pm
CDT
Opening General Session
Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)
Tuesday
, July 28
7:30am
CDT
Breakfast Available
Governor's Halls I-IV (SCC)
Registration Open
Caddo & Osage (SCC)
Visit Exhibits
Governor's Halls I-IV (SCC)
8:30am
CDT
General Session: Admin of the Year and DESE Updates
Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)
Secretary Jacob Oliva
10:15am
CDT
Mastering the Maze: Navigating FOIA and Legal Requests, Technical Strategy Meets Legal Compliance
Drew (SCC)
Paul Miller • Kendra Clay
LIMITED
A Principal & Counselor’s Journey to School Improvement
Manning (M)
David Yates • Jessica Ashcraft • Dr. Heather Williams
LIMITED
Building a Leadership Pipeline: Growing District Leaders from Within
Harris Brake (MCC)
Mathew Thornton • Blake Campbell
LIMITED
11:30am
CDT
Lunch Available
Governor's Halls I-IV (SCC)
Transparency vs. Confidentiality: Navigating Executive Sessions and Personnel Records in Arkansas Schools
Conway (MCC)
Shasta Wagner
LIMITED
Generations at Work: Strategies for Recruiting, Retaining, and Uniting Your School Team
Arkansas Ballroom (M)
Dr. Mark Gotcher
LIMITED
12:20pm
CDT
DESE Educator Effectiveness & Licensure Updates
Salon A (M)
Brandie Benton
LIMITED
Hiring Is Only the Beginning: Retaining Educators in Arkansas Public Schools
Conway (MCC)
Dr. Amy Manley
LIMITED
1:20pm
CDT
"D4" Ways To Deescalate Conflict
Harris Brake (MCC)
Mr. Stacy DeFoor • Stephanie DeFoor
LIMITED
Vision to Impact: Igniting Leadership from Within
Caraway I-III (SCC)
Dr. Marcia Smith • Dr. Christy Smith
LIMITED
When School Boards Disagree: Arkansas Data and Practical Strategies for District Leaders
Ouachita (MCC)
Matthew White • Dr. Rick Gales
LIMITED
2:50pm
CDT
HR Basics for Principals & Supervisors
Conway (MCC)
Chris Davis
LIMITED
Wednesday
, July 29
7:30am
CDT
Breakfast Available
Governor's Halls I-IV (SCC)
Registration Open
Caddo & Osage (SCC)
8:15am
CDT
Leading with AI Initiatives
Drew (SCC)
Dr. Robin Finley
LIMITED
9:30am
CDT
Social Media: What do educators need to know to protect themselves online and keep their license?
Drew (SCC)
Dr. Robin Finley
LIMITED
10:40am
CDT
Closing Genereal Session
Wally Allen Ballroom (SCC)
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