b". . . CAAASA 2024. . .Professional Learning and Equity in Schools: What Needs to Change, and How?Room: Palms 7Presenter: Presenter:MattKennard RomainBertrandCEO & President Director of Professional Learning DesignBetterLesson BetterLessonAbstract: Equity in education is achieved through HQIM and PL, but what are the first steps towards success? Key takeaways will be understanding the need for teacher (and student) choice and voice, the outcomes you should look for when trying to achieve equity in your school, and instructional strategies to help create culturally responsive classrooms. All of this will be framed in the context of real success stories from schools and districts with DEI goals. Equity & The Science of Reading Room: Palms 8Presenter: Presenter:AmberMattos MoniqueHamiltonNational Ambassador Literacy & Educational Equity Vice President of Diversity, Equity & InclusionMcGraw Hill McGraw HillAbstract: Join us for an interactive conversation with McGraw Hill School Impact! team member Amber Mattos, M.Ed., to discuss the importance of understanding the science of reading from an equity perspective. This conversation will focus on how the science of reading provides equity for underrepresented students, as well as how to frame and address the unfinished learning and increased social emotional needs that have resulted from the pandemic. Advancing Equity Through EdTech: Honoring Brown v. Board of EducationRoom: Palms 5with Culturally Responsive ResourcesPresenter: Abstract: Advancing Equity Through EdTech, explores how we can leverage TheresaBurns technology to support culturally responsive educational goals in the early Senior Education Consultant childhood classroom. This workshop guides attendees in identifying and Age of Learning selecting unbiased and culturally responsive EdTech tools for inclusive learning, emphasizing practical applications in curricula to enhance black students' experiences. We'll discuss how these resources can supplement classroom instruction to improve learning outcomes for all students.Professional Learning and Support for all Staff that Addresses Racial Equity Room: Pacific H (2nd Floor)Presenter: Presenter: Presenter:LisaSchmucki Dr. CarolKelley Dr. BaronDavisFounder & CEO Superintendent Former Superintendent,EdWeb Princeton Public Schools Education AdvisorDigital PromiseAbstract: Join edWeb.net, Dr. Baron Davis, and Dr. Carol Kelley for an informative session on professional learning that addresses equity for staff and students, covering many areas including school leadership, staff development and retention, literacy, social-emotional learning, technology, mental health, and more. Learn about resources and programs that are available from Digital Promise and edWeb.net, and how to expand your networks of support beyond your school and district.26 March 13 - 15, 2024 | San Diego, California"