"In the Midst of Every Crisis, Lies Great Opportunity" (Albert Einstein): Leading Through Uncertainty
This theme highlights the challenge of balancing daily crises with long-term goals for equitable, effective, and inclusive special education services. How do you navigate staffing shortages, due process complaints, budget cuts, and transportation issues while advancing your district’s mission? Can staffing shortages inspire new staffing models? Do due process complaints reveal areas for systemic improvement? Can budget cuts be leveraged to advocate for more inclusive practices? Can transportation challenges lead to better student training?
It also considers potential shifts with changes in the federal administration. Is your district prepared to maintain its commitment to equity and inclusion, regardless of policy changes? If IDEA regulations on disproportionality are removed, will your district continue addressing these disparities? How will you ensure special education services for undocumented students? Let’s come together to explore opportunities for strong leadership amid these challenges.Lauren Katzman & UC Team
Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown
To book your room with the block discount, please email urbancollaborative@asu.edu to receive the link!
Meeting Agenda (PRELIMINARY)
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| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 30 | |
| 7:30 - 5:00 | Registration/Information |
| 7:30 - 5:00 | Partner Sponsor Expo |
| 7:30 - 8:15 | Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:15 - 8:30 | Welcome from Urban Collaborative |
| 8:45 - 12:00 | School Visits |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | To Be Announced |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | To Be Announced |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | Designated Partner/Sponsor Expo Time |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 - 1:15 | Welcome to Day 1 |
| 1:15 - 1:30 | Student Performance |
| 1:30 - 1:45 | Metro Nashville Public Schools Superintendent Welcome |
| 1:45 - 3:00 | Keynote: Glenna Gallo-Wright "Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity: A Leadership Framework" |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Small Group Discussions with Partners & Sponsors & Designated Partner/Sponsor Expo Time |
| 3:30 - 4:30 | Metro Nashville Public Schools Consultancy |
| 5:30 - 7:00 | Evening Reception |
| Thursday, May 1 | |
| 7:30 - 5:00 | Registration/Information |
| 7:30 - 5:00 | Partner/Sponsor Expo |
| 7:30 - 8:15 | Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:15 - 8:30 | Welcome to Day 2 |
| 8:45 - 12:30 | Member District or Partner Presentations (Coffee/Tea and Snack Break at 9:30) |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:30 - 1:45 | Student Performance |
| 1:45 - 2:15 | Student Panel |
| 2:15 - 3:15 | A Collaboration between Pinellas County School District, Florida and University of Wisconsin-Madison, Learning Labs Dr. Dywayne B. Hinds, Dr. Keisha Albritton, Dominique Dudley & Dr. Aydin Bal A Panel Discussion: What More Can We Do? Using Learning Labs to transform systems into collaborative spaces. |
| 3:15 - 4:00 | Small Group Discussions with Partners & Sponsors & Designated Partner/Sponsor Expo Time |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Salons (4 Facilitated Discussions) Dr. Michael Giangreco: Revisiting Related Services Decision-Making in Inclusion-Oriented Schools Dr. Aydin Bal & Pinellas County School District Leadership Team: A Seat at the Table: Using Learning Labs to transform systems Sue Gamm and Stephanie Jemilo: How to Respond to a Researcher’s Claim that Inclusion Research is Flawed Glenna Gallo-Wright and Howard Fulfrost: Let’s Stay Informed! Urban Collaborative Member Conversation |
| Friday, May 2 | |
| 7:30 - 12:00 | Registration/Information |
| 7:30 - 8:15 | Breakfast (provided) |
| 8:15 - 8:45 | Welcome Day 3 |
| 8:45 - 10:15 | Keynote: Dr. Michael Giangreco "Maslow's Hammer: Paraprofessional Research and Inclusive Practices at a Crossroads" |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | Dr. Michael Giangreco: Reimagining Inclusive Service Delivery Workshop or World Café |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Urban Collaborative Closing |
| Post-Meeting Session (Sponsored by PCG – Separate Registration Required) | |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch (provided by PCG) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 | Angeline Jackson-Williams (PCG), Will Gordillo (PCG), Julia Hollinger (PCG), TBA School District Navigating the Intersection of Threat Assessment and Student Support in K-12 Schools |
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Speakers
Glenna Wright Gallo
Vice President of Policy Center of Excellence, Everway Date of Presentation: April 30 and May 1 (Salons- Let’s Stay Informed! Urban Collaborative Member Conversation) April 30: Title of Presentation: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity: A Leadership Framework
Dr. Aydin Bal
Faculty Director, Global Engagement Office & Professor, Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Title of Presentations: What More Can We Do? Using Learning Labs to transform systems into collaborative spaces. Date of Presentation: May 1
Dr. Dywayne B. Hinds
Area Superintendent, Area 3 Schools, Pinellas County School District, Florida Title of Presentations: What More Can We Do? Using Learning Labs to transform systems into collaborative spaces. Date of Presentation: May 1
Dr. Keisha Albritton
District Staff Developer, Pinellas County School District, Florida Title of Presentations: What More Can We Do? Using Learning Labs to transform systems into collaborative spaces. Date of Presentation: May 1
Dominique Dudley
Instructional Staff Developer, Pinellas County School District, Florida Title of Presentations: What More Can We Do? Using Learning Labs to transform systems into collaborative spaces. Date of Presentation: May 1
Michael Giangreco
University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Special Education University of Vermont Date of Presentation: May 1 (Salons: Revisiting Related Services Decision-Making in Inclusion- Oriented Schools) , May 2 Title of Presentation: Maslow's Hammer: Paraprofessional Research and Inclusive Practices at a Crossroads
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