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2024 ELL Collaborative @MTSU
November 22, 2024

Schedule of Events

Session 1
ESL Rule and Policy Updates
Hannah Gribble, Title III and Migrant Education Program Grant Manager, TDOE

Session 2
Best Practices for Secondary English Language Learners
Dr. Rebecca Doxsee, Coordinator of Academic Access, Hamilton County Schools

Session 3
Tennessee Voices: Tools and Strategies to Grow Writers
Donna M. Neary, Ed.S., English New Language Specialist, Hamilton County Schools


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2024 SPED Collaborative @MTSU
November 12, 2024

Schedule of Events

Session 1
It’s Not US vs THEM; It’s ALL Special Ed!
Crista Crittenden, MS CCC-SLP, Preschool Speech Language Pathologist, Tullahoma City Schools

Session 2
TDOE Updates
Susan Usery, M.S.; Senior Director of Special Education Programs, TDOE 

Session 3
Strengthening Collaborative Partnerships Between General and Special Education in Middle and High School Settings
Kimberly Hale, PhD LBA BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Macon County Schools
Stacy Williamson, IEP Coordinator, Macon County Schools 


2024 School Counselor Collaborative @MTSU
November 8, 2024

Schedule of Events

Session 1
From Awareness to Advocacy: How YOU can Combat Child Abuse
Brittany Potts, LMSW, Licensed School Social Worker, Rutherford County Schools

Session 2
Advocating for the School Counselor Role – We do more than just your schedule!
Nicole L. Hurt, Ed.S, 6-12 School Counselor, Middle Tennessee Christian School

Updates
Updates from Your TSCA
Amy Baltimore, Board Chair, Tennessee School Counselor Association 

TDOE Updates
Jaime Grammer, School Counseling Manager, TDOE 

Project RAISE
Sheri Smith, School Counselor Consultant, TDOE


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
Dr. Haley Richardson, Senior Manager of Intervention, 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


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


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


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


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


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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