Name: Opening Session
Start: 2024-06-04T10:00:00-0400
End: 2024-06-04T11:30:00-0400

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.

Important Reminders:

Summit interest sessions are aligned with the Next Generation Early College Framework.
While in town, checkout all that the city of Durham has to offer with the Discover Durham Destination Guide.
Click here for more information about the Early College Network. Registration is open for 2024-2025 ECN Membership for North Carolina Schools!

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Opening Session

Moderators

De McKenzie

Education Consultant, RTI International

Dr. Demond “De” McKenzie is an expert in education and leadership development with over 20 years of experience. Currently he serves as an education consultant and leadership coach for RTI’s Education Services team, where he leads design and facilitation of professional development... Read More →

Chelsea Smith

Education Consultant, RTI International

Dr. Chelsea Smith is an education consultant with over 12 years of experience as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal. All of Smith’s experience has been in schools designated as low-performing or highly impacted schools. In these settings, she gained substantial... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Fredrica Nash

Director, RTI International

Fredrica Nash began her path toward education when selected to participate in the prestigious N.C. Teaching Fellow program. She spent the early years of her career teaching science in Durham Public Schools and facilitating professional learning experiences for teachers on project... Read More →

George Couros

Tuesday June 4, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Imperial Convention Center