Educator Resources

2024 ELL Collaborative @MTSU for Administrators
September 20, 2024

Schedule of Events

Session 1 & 2
Administrators Supporting ELPA21 in Schools
Raven Cleveland, Senior Coordinator of English Leaners, TDOE
Joann Runion, Senior Director of Student Support, TDOE

Session 3
Navigating Challenges: Ensuring Achievement of ELs
Dr. Kevin Stacy, EL Coordinator, Clarksville Montgomery

Session 4
Championing Tennessee Voices: Writing Across the Curriculum
Donna M. Neary, Ed.S., English New Language Specialist, Hamilton County Schools

More Events COMING SOON!

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PREVIOUS EVENTS:

2024 SPED – Summer Academy
Schedule of Events

Session 1 & 2
Classroom Behavior: How Did We Get Here?
Dr. Larry J. Crismon II, Behavior Specialist, Rutherford County Schools
Katie Fann, M.Ed., BCBA, Rutherford County Schools

Session 3
Implicit Bias in the IEP Process
Taylor Biondi, Ed.D., Metro Nashville Public Schools
Chris Flor, M. Ed., Metro Nashville Public Schools

Session 4
TDOE – Special Education & Student Support
Susan Ursery, Senior Director of Special Education Programs,TDOE
Dr. Haley Richardson, Senior Manager of Intervention, TDOE
Dr. April Ebbinger, Director of Psychological and Behavioral Services, TDOE
Allyson Collins, Senior Manager of Complex Behavior Services, TDOE
Jamie Seek, Manager of Speech-Language & Related Services, TDOE
Alison Gauld, Senior Manager of Professional Learning and Low Incidence, TDOE

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2024 ELL Collaborative – Summer Academy
Schedule of Events

Session 1
Reach for the Stars: How Writing Can Boost All Areas of English Language Development
Sunita Watson, ESL Teacher, Barfield Elementary School

Session 2
The Phonics Project in Williamson County Schools ESL Program: Building the /pleɪn/ as we /flaɪ/Joseph Whinery, Williamson County Schools ESL Program Supervisor
Ann Matanakilgi, Williamson County Schools ESL Specialist

Session 3
ELPA21 In Tennessee
Part I: The 5 Wh-s of ELPA21 (Updates of Rule/Policy)
Part II: ELPA21 and Tennessee State Standards (How-to Crosswalk)
Part III: ELPA21 and the ILP (Changes & Goal Setting)
Part IV: Moderated Q&A
Raven Cleveland, Senior Coordinator of English Learners, TDOE
Dr. Hannah Gribble, Title III and Migrant Education Program Grant Manager, TDOE
Joann Runion, Senior Director of Student Support, TDOE

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2024 SCC – Summer Academy
Schedule of Events

Session 1
Creating Systems for Connection in School Counseling
PADLET
Sara Puffer, Professional School Counselor, McFadden School of Excellence

Session 2
When Trauma Impedes on Student Learning: Exploring Ways to Support Students Social and Emotional Wellbeing as They Navigate Academic Success
Jazmin Byrd, Content Creator & Author, Elementary School Counselor

Session 3
Brick by Brick: Using Legos in your Counseling Program
Ally Evans, M.A; Professional School Counselor K-4, Putnam County

Session 4
Planting the Seeds
Jaime Grammer

TSCA Updates
Dr. Katie Wood, TN Tech University, TSCA Board Member
Jacquelyn Patterson, TSCA School Counselor of the Year, Rockvale Middle School

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2024 February School Counselor Collaborative

Schedule of Events

TDOE Updates
Karey Lowdermilk, Manager of College & Career Counseling, TDOE

Session 1
From Here to There: Bridging the Gap for Students Experiencing Homelessness
Dr. Kisha Napper, NCC, Special Populations Consultant & Educational Advocate

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2024 January Cross Collaborative

Session 1
Charting the Course for Unique Learning Needs
Stephanie Dallman, Dr. Hannah Hooper, Megan Burchfield – Hamblen County Schools

Session 2
Circle of Influence
Leah Simpson, Brent Simpson – Warren County Schools

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2024 SPED – Summer Academy

Schedule of Events

Session 1
Supporting Students Socially and Emotionally
December Calendar Handout
Courtney Lee, Ed.S. – Clarksville – Montomery County School System

Session 2
TDOE – Answering Your Questions about Special Education
Susan Usery, Dr. April Ebbinger, Joann Runion, Alison Gauld, Dr. Haley Richardson

Session 3
Accommodations on the Fly
Dr. Misty Burch-Pritchett – Red Bank High School