2024 Whole Child Conference
Online conference for educators celebrating and exploring the whole child.
October 2 - 30, 2024  ·  United States

Join educators from across North Carolina and the country to share and explore best practices in support of the Whole Child and the best practices to ensure they are healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged.

Agenda
Thursday, October 3
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
In Asheboro City Schools we are creating learning spaces where students, their families and the community come together to support students and learning.
Tuesday, October 8
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
The behavior program involving the token economy will be discussed, including behavioral strategies to motivate learning.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Engaged students thrive in schools with an aligned and consistent culture, and a global focus is the glue that holds it all together.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Attendees will understand the critical elements of MTSS tiers through the lens of behavior. A preview of Let's Go Learn's Core Behavior Assessment Tool will be used.
Wednesday, October 9
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Join expert educator Dr. Sandra Elliott for a powerful workshop exploring the hidden narrative of dyscalculia, a learning difference affecting 5-7% of students but largely overlooked in favor of its more recognized counterpart, dyslexia.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Improving learning by providing virtual health services in schools that improve student and employee health.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Learners will explore activities focused on mathematical reasoning and number sense an examine ways to use them in their classroom in ways that support student learning.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
This presentation will show how high level student supports put in place can positively affect a student's success in an Early College High School.
Thursday, October 10
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Participants will engage in the work we do at SparkNC, in collaboration with Wake Technical Community College, and Wake County Public Schools.
Tuesday, October 15
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Participants should be able to: • Share with others their knowledge of the challenges that children of incarcerated/returning parents face and be able to apply the strategies learned in the workshop to create a supportive environment for the children.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
This presentation will (a)explore the challenges and barriers to supporting SWD's with significant challenges in your district; (b)introduce and explore effective methods for developing supportive environments.
Tuesday, October 22
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
This session clearly delineates the difference between grading and feedback.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
We will explore how art education in elementary schools can help students view mistakes as valuable learning opportunities and cultivate persistence and resilience.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
1. Highlight the importance of engagement among families, schools, communities, and professional services. 2. Demonstrate how storytelling can be used as a tool to foster engagement and collaboration.
Wednesday, October 23
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
The ICON Internship Program is designed to provide students with valuable, real-world experience in their chosen fields by placing them in professional work environments.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Understand different types of disabilities. Explore educational strategies and supports. Emphasize the role of social and emotional support. Highlight the importance of family and community involvement.
Thursday, October 24
9:00 PM - 9:45 PM
9:00 PM - 9:45 PM
This plan aims to create a supportive environment for all students and encourage meaningful interactions among staff and students of different grade levels.
Speakers

Fiesta Martin

Fiesta M. Martin, M. Ed., is a RVP for Rivermont Schools. She has worked with them for the past 11 years and brings more than 26 years of experience in teaching elementary and secondary education, as well as, in training and supervision of teachers.

Marcus Ferrara

Marcus Ferrara works with districts and community partners nationwide to support their literacy initiatives and increase student outcomes through engagement.

Andrea Martin

Instructional Coach at Southwood Elementary School

Anna Ruth Crouse

Elementary Principal in Davidson County Schools

Jamie Fernandez-Schendt

Jamie Fernandez-Schendt is a Global Leaders Strategy Coach at Participate Learning, where he helps partner schools integrate the Global Leaders framework to support their improvement goals.

Lindsey Harrison

Lindsey Harrison is the Senior Program Manager of Global Leaders at Participate Learning. She is a veteran educator who is committed to partnering with schools to empower teachers and learners with globally focused tools and practices.

Destiny West

Art teacher, graphic designer, and parent! Mrs. West does it all combining a love for students and her community.

Amy Reynolds

Dr. Amy Blake Reynolds has dedicated 25 years to public education and has served as principal of Montgomery Learning Academy for seven years, where she led the school out of low-performing status and achieved a 97.56% cohort graduation rate.

Elizabeth Divine

Masters Special Education

Wendy Rich

Educator for 35 years. Serving Asheboro City schools for 20 years. Past NCCTM President and active in the NC Mathematics Community. Received PhD in 2015. Proud NC Public School Educator! #InnovateACS

Melissa Radcliff

Our Children's Place is a statewide program focused on community support for children of incarcerated and returning parents.

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