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Welcome to the 2024 Early College Summit!

Thanks for joining us! The summit aims to provide early college educators, administrators, researchers, and advocates the opportunity to gather for focused learning and networking around the shared goal of postsecondary access and success for every student. As we engage in time for learning and rejuvenation, we are reminded that we are building connections to foster excellence, share expertise, and amplify student success. The theme of this year’s summit is "Innovating for Student Success," and we hope you come away inspired with innovative insights and new ideas that strengthen your work in service to students and your school communities.

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Monday, June 3
 

8:00am EDT

Pre-Summit Study Visit (registration closes May 3rd) Pre-Function Lobby

3:00pm EDT

Summit Pre-Registration Pre-Function Lobby
 
Tuesday, June 4
 

8:30am EDT

Registration & Light Refreshments Pre-Function Lobby

10:00am EDT

Opening Session Imperial Convention CenterDe McKenzie • Chelsea Smith • Dr. Fredrica Nash • George Couros

11:45am EDT

Lunch & Team Time Imperial Convention Center

12:45pm EDT

Find out how WECHS HEALS...A Panel Discussion on a Student Inquiry-to-Action Program SandhillsNicole Hill • Kate Wernersbach Protocols, Protocols, Protocols CrownPamela Scott • Dr. Lyndsay Britt • Michael Kinkead • Kenyatta Ward Rigorous Instructional Practices Empire ABFreda Allen • Aletta Burton • Elizabeth Breedlove Enhancing Education Through Project-Based Learning (PBL): Clarity & Authentic Partnerships Empire EAbhinav Dev • Aaron Eisberg Panel Discussion: Supporting Student Success through Strong High School-College Partnerships RoyalFrank McKay I'm on DECK!: Middle School Preparation for Early College Empire DKristen Almquist-Cevallos • Jay Pedrero From Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership Empire CGeorge Couros Empowering Futures: The Student-Centered Journey of Early College Success Imperial IAmanda Allotta • Harold Windlan

2:15pm EDT

Counselors & College Liaisons Networking Session Empire DIvy Mack • Amelia Massengill-McLeod Higher Education, District Leaders, & Community Partners Networking Session Imperial IDe McKenzie • Dr. Tawannah Allen Principals & School Leaders Networking Session Empire ABFrank McKay Teachers & Instructional Coaches Networking Session Empire CTodd Campbell • Michelle Woods • Ashley Allen

3:15pm EDT

Charting New Paths: Empowering Educators to Innovate with AI Empire CMichelle Woods Embracing Real-World Challenges: Project-Based Learning and Partnerships in Authentic Education Imperial IIAbhinav Dev • Aaron Eisberg Monitoring & Facilitating Success at an Early College in a Supportive Environment Using Innovative, Collaborative, & Reflective Instructional Practices Empire DLisa Arment Cummings Empowering Educators: Leveraging New Tools for Durable Skills Development in North Carolina Empire ABKristie VanAuken • Elizabeth Santamour Success for First-Generation Students Imperial IMelanie Lachance What Is Mathematical Modeling? SandhillsJimmi Hobbs Building Future Ready Young Professionals Empire EKimberly MacDonald • Ryan Haymore One School’s Journey Improving Staff & Student Wellbeing Through Trauma-Informed & Resilience Building Tools CrownEulanda Thorne

5:00pm EDT

Networking Happy Hour
 
Wednesday, June 5
 

8:30am EDT

Registration & Light Refreshments Pre-Function Lobby

9:00am EDT

Opening Session Imperial Convention CenterFrank McKay • Nick Mathern • Dr. Kyle Hartung • Melany Clark

10:15am EDT

Academically Engaging Students to Advance Achievement Empire CTiffany Kirksey Building a Culture of Student-Leadership Imperial IIStuart Gordon • Kara Bobrov From Chalkboard to Digital Notebook: Transforming Teaching with Microsoft OneNote Imperial IKristina Lupher Navigating the AI Revolution in PK-13 Education: North Carolina's Guidelines for Responsible Integration Empire DVera Cubero Assessing Early College High Schools and your Portfolio of K-College Partnerships SandhillsNick Mathern Using Data to Support All Students as they Navigate the Education-to-Workforce Continuum Empire ABMelany Clark How to Grow & Share Through Peer Rounds RoyalMaxwell Scheinfield • Daniel Sidor Peer Support: A Novel Approach to School Safety & Wellbeing CrownLt. Rachel Juren Reducing Educator & Student stress in Early College High Schools with Mindfulness-based Programming Empire EDesiree W. Murray • Beverly Rudolph

11:45am EDT

Lunch & Team Time Imperial Convention Center

12:45pm EDT

Mathematical Modeling: An Honors Elective Empire ABJimmi Hobbs Building a Successful Business Alliance Partnership to Grow a STEM Student Pipeline SandhillsKimberly MacDonald • Dr. Drew Ware • John Gordon Engaging Minds: Interactive Strategies for Effective Instructional Design Empire CMichelle Woods • Todd Campbell Messaging Matters: Making FAFSA more Transparent to Increase Student Access Empire EJenni Johnson Uniting Disciplines for Student Success Empire DGarrick Purdie • Michael Schramm • Russell Jackson • Patrick Williams Supporting Dual Enrollment Partnerships Imperial IIDr. Elizabeth Glennie • Frank McKay Creating & Implementing the CDC's School Mental Health Action Guide Imperial IIDr. Anna Yaros Senior Seminar Re-envisioned: Teaching Character Traits & Self-Achievement Through Reflective Writing Imperial IDaniel Sidor

2:15pm EDT

Closing Session Imperial Convention Center
 
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