Spring 2025 Member Meeting

April 30, May 1, May 2
Nashville, TN
"In the Midst of Every Crisis, Lies Great Opportunity" (Albert Einstein): Leading Through Uncertainty

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"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!


Questions

If you have questions about the Member Meeting or want to know more about how your district can become a Member of Urban Collaborative, email us at urbancollaborative@asu.edu!


Meeting Agenda (PRELIMINARY)

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TimeEvent
Wednesday, April 30
7:30 - 5:00Registration/Information
7:30 - 5:00Partner Sponsor Expo
7:30 - 8:15Breakfast (provided)
8:15 - 8:30Welcome from Urban Collaborative
8:45 - 12:00School Visits
9:00 - 10:00To Be Announced
10:00 - 10:15Break
10:15 - 11:15To Be Announced
11:15 - 12:00Designated Partner/Sponsor Expo Time
12:00 - 1:00Lunch (provided)
1:00 - 1:15Welcome to Day 1
1:15 - 1:30Student Performance
1:30 - 1:45Metro Nashville Public Schools Superintendent Welcome
1:45 - 3:00Keynote: Glenna Gallo-Wright
"Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity: A Leadership Framework"
3:00 - 3:30Small Group Discussions with Partners & Sponsors & Designated Partner/Sponsor Expo Time
3:30 - 4:30Metro Nashville Public Schools Consultancy
5:30 - 7:00Evening Reception
Thursday, May 1
7:30 - 5:00Registration/Information
7:30 - 5:00Partner/Sponsor Expo
7:30 - 8:15Breakfast (provided)
8:15 - 8:30Welcome to Day 2
8:45 - 12:30Member District or Partner Presentations
(Coffee/Tea and Snack Break at 9:30)
12:30 - 1:30Lunch (provided)
1:30 - 1:45Student Performance
1:45 - 2:15Student Panel
2:15 - 3:15A 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 - 4:00Small Group Discussions with Partners & Sponsors & Designated Partner/Sponsor Expo Time
4:00 - 5:00Salons (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 - 12:00Registration/Information
7:30 - 8:15Breakfast (provided)
8:15 - 8:45Welcome Day 3
8:45 - 10:15Keynote: Dr. Michael Giangreco
"Maslow's Hammer: Paraprofessional Research and Inclusive Practices at a Crossroads"
10:30 - 11:45Dr. Michael Giangreco: Reimagining Inclusive Service Delivery Workshop or World Café
11:45 - 12:00Urban Collaborative Closing
Post-Meeting Session (Sponsored by PCG – Separate Registration Required)
12:00 - 1:00Lunch (provided by PCG)
1:00 - 3:00Angeline 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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