2021 Spring Alliance District Symposium

April 30, 2021

Opening Presentation:

How Might We Lead with Persistence in our Present and Future Normal? Presenter

• Irene Parisi, Chief Academic Officer, Connecticut State Department of Education
• Desi D. Nesmith, Deputy Commissioner of Academics and Innovation of Education
  Connecticut State Department of Education

Special Guest (proceeding Keynote Presentation: Be Positive: Pandemic Perseverance) Presenter:  We and Me, Inc.

Materials

• Engage Cards - Virtually Inspire Authentic Conversations 
• We! Virtual Connect Cards

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 Pathway 1:  Academics and Equity to Accelerate Learning

Presenters:  Irene Parisi, Chief Academic Officer, CSDE

Materials

• Academics and Equity to Accelerate Learning Presentation

Pathway 2:  Compassionate Classrooms to Accelerate Learning

Presenters:  Amanda Pickett, MSW, Associate, Education Consultant, CSDE Office of Student Supports

Materials

• Compassionate Classrooms to Accelerate Learning
• Relationships in Culturally Sustaining Classrooms

Pathway 3:  Build a Sense of Renewal Through Agile Practices

Presenters:

• Anthony Kim, CEO and Founder, Education Elements,
• Drew Schantz, Senior Design Principal, Education Elements
• Kelly Freiheit, Associate Partner, Education Elements

 Materials

• Build a Sense of Renewal Through Agile Practices