Conversations

During each of the six breakout sessions throughout the weekend, a large number of conversations will take place. This site will help you organize your plan for the weekend and provide the relevant information for each conversation. After signing in, search through the conversations below and mark the sessions you are interested in to populate your personal schedule on the right (or below if on your mobile phone).

Presence in Practice: How We Show Up Matters

Session 5
Nicole Dent, Jessica Massenat, Anna Muessig

Presence in Practice: How We Show Up Matters invites educators to engage in reflective dialogue about their impact on their learning community in a variety of educational roles. Through reflective questions, participants will explore their professional identities, fostering inclusivity and deeper understanding. Participants will also be encouraged to build connections among participants to strengthen collaborative growth among educators.

Recruiting & Retaining Diverse Educators in the Wake of the Great Resignation

Session 5
John Clemente, Gaylene Alexis, Ferne Nunez

Discover how South Bronx Community Charter High School reimagines teacher recruitment with its Community Beacons Program, fostering diversity and equity. Learn actionable strategies to attract and retain educators through relational recruitment, embedded mental health support, and mentorship programs tailored for today's education challenges. Leave equipped to enhance your school’s educator pipeline.

What if Senior Year Didn't Suck?

Session 5
Mary Beth Hertz

Remember having “senioritis?” For those of us who work in high schools, we anticipate the onset of this familiar affliction each Spring. But what if Senior year didn’t need to suck? What if that languishing feeling could be replaced with purpose and preparation for the next phase of life?

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