Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026: Full Schedule

9:30am EDT

Data at a Glance: Using Spreadsheets to Monitor ES Progress

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session teachers will learn how to use a spreadsheet that takes essential standard data and calculates progress automatically to develop a plan of action. Teachers will learn how to edit the spreadsheet and change it to meet the needs of their team. The spreadsheet tracks separate classroom progress as well as whole grade levels.

Speakers

Michael James

2nd Grade Teacher, West Pelzer Elementary School

Michael James is a fourth grade teacher in his 8th year of teaching upper elementary. Michael is passionate about developing systems that work for teachers. In his mind, data is a tool that can help all teachers define success for each of their students if used in an effective wa... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
409

Elementary (EC/ES)

Audience Early Childhood, Elementary

10:30am EDT

Accommodations Made Easy

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

409

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation provides a practical breakdown of commonly seen IEP accommodations, offering clear classroom examples to eliminate implementation confusion in core subjects. It equips educators with a universal checklist for quick reference and essential advice on communicating these supports to parents during assessments. Lastly, we provide the essential resources to implement accommodations effectively, ensuring all students receive their legally mandated support.

Speakers

Jill Walls

Resource Teacher, Hunt Meadows Elementary School

Cynthia Hembree

Special Education Teacher, Hunt Meadows Elementary School

Miranda Cubitt

Special Education Teacher, Hunt Meadows Elementary School

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
409

Elementary (EC/ES)

Audience Early Childhood, Elementary

12:45pm EDT

MTSS: Reaching Every Learner

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT

409

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will explore the MTSS framework and how it provides a structured approach to supporting students’ academic and behavioral needs at every level. The session will highlight how Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports work together to ensure all students receive appropriate instruction and intervention.

Speakers