National Summit on Improvement in Education 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

1K-Enhancing Voice and Equity in Strategic Planning: An Improvement Science Approach Filling

Monday March 31, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am PDT

High Tech High International Room 127

Discover how improvement science can transform strategic planning in education by amplifying stakeholder voices and promoting equity. Participants will learn to align strategic goals with stakeholder input, utilize data-driven decision-making, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This session offers practical strategies for effective planning and implementation, empowering educators, administrators, and policymakers to drive meaningful progress and equitable outcomes. Join us to enhance stakeholder engagement and ensure equity in your strategic planning and implementation efforts.

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Speakers

Darcie Jamieson

Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, Educational Service District 105

Emily Nelson

Executive Director of Student Support, ESD 105

Emily Nelson is the Executive Director of Student Support at Educational Service District 105 (ESD 105) in Yakima, WA. Emily has over 16 years of experience with school based behavioral health integration and co-launched Together 105, ESD 105’s Licensed Behavioral Health Agency... Read More →

Shane Backlund

Superintendent, Educational Service District 105

Brandon Riddle

Assistant Director of Student Support, Educational Service District 105

Brandon is committed to advancing educational equity by coaching and training evidence-based strategies and frameworks. With a solid background in Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS... Read More →

Monday March 31, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
High Tech High International Room 127

Sessions

Strand Leadership and Field Building
Areas of Focus Leadership actions, System transformation
Target Audience Community stakeholders, County or state level leaders, District leaders, Higher education faculty or administrators, Network leaders, Policy makers, Researchers, School leaders, Teachers, Technical assistance providers

11:00am PDT

2O-Elevating Student Voice: Co-Designing for Well-Being, Engagement, and Belonging Filling

Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT

High Tech High International Room 127

This session explores the transformative power of student voice and co-design in creating more inclusive and equitable learning environments. We will begin by exploring a case study from a California district that successfully used student-centered, community-driven improvement efforts to enhance well-being and belonging. Participants will then dive into national data from the Challenge Success survey and consider trends with their school or community in mind. Participants will leave with practical strategies for engaging students as active participants in the improvement process, empowering them to co-create solutions that drive meaningful and lasting school improvements.

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Speakers

John Nickerson

Superintendent, Acalanes UHSD

Megan Pacheco

Executive Director, Challenge Success

Megan Pacheco, M.A., is the Executive Director for Challenge Success. She has more than 20 years of experience helping to transform schools. She has served in a variety of roles, including teacher, school coach, and organizational leader. Prior to joining Challenge Success, she was... Read More →

Matthew Swenson

Director of Educational Partnerships, Challenge Success

Matthew Swenson is the Director of Educational Partnerships at Challenge Success, where he leads national outreach to help K-12 schools foster student well-being, engagement, and belonging. With experience as an English teacher, assistant principal, and principal, he has a background... Read More →

Monday March 31, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
High Tech High International Room 127

Sessions

Strand Improvement for Impact Stories
Areas of Focus Student engagement, System transformation
Target Audience District leaders, School leaders, Teachers, Network leaders, Policy makers, Researchers, Community stakeholders, County or state level leaders

1:45pm PDT

3P-Equity in Action: Improving Relational Trust for Instructional Alignment and Coherence

Monday March 31, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT

High Tech High International Room 127

This session emphasizes both practical math instruction improvement and building conditions for improving relational trust. Participants will reflect on ways in which they can create conditions for supporting data driven instruction, and instructional alignment and coherence that promotes equity driven results. Participants will explore ways to foster relational trust among students and staff, as well as strategies for instructional planning and authentic collaboration. The goal is to cultivate a culture of courageous conversations about equity and constructively engage in ways to develop alignment and coherence across change ideas within schools and teams.

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Speakers

Kurt Kaaekuahiwi

LAUSD Network Team Lead, Partners in School Innovation - 1

CHRISTINE ARVIZO

Assistant Principal, Los Angeles Unified School District

Aaron Carter

Elizabeth Esparza

Math Instructional Coach, Los Angles Unified School District

Monday March 31, 2025 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
High Tech High International Room 127

Sessions

Strand Improvement for Impact Stories
Areas of Focus Curriculum and instruction, Mathematics
Target Audience District leaders, Network leaders, School leaders, Teachers

9:00am PDT

4O-Just and Equitable Educator Preparation in the California State University System

Tuesday April 1, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am PDT

High Tech High International Room 127

Leaders and campus improvement team representatives from the Center for Transformational Educator Preparation Programs (CTEPP) will share artifacts and lessons learned as part of a three-year,10-campus effort to transform educator preparation in the California State University System.Participants will hear about the vision behind CTEPP; the how and why particular components were employed to support this transformation work. Team reps will give a brief overview of their biggest learning and most compelling artifact or improvement tool. Participants will then be invited to ‘dig in’ with a team for a ‘table talk’, ask questions and engage with the artifact.

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Speakers

Catherine Lemmi

Assistant Professor of Education, California State University, Chico

Shannon Panfilio-Padden

Virginia Adams Simon

Data and Improvement Coach, Educator Quality Center, CSU Office of the Chancellor

Bre Evans- Santiago

Associate Dean, College of Education and Co-Director of The Center for Transformational Education Prep Programs, Cal State Long Beach and the CSU

Elizabeth Miller

Mimi Coughlin

Professor, Sacramento State University, Sacramento State

Mimi Coughlin, PhD is a Professor in the College of Education at Sacramento State University where her focus in on teacher preparation and professional development. Before entering higher education, Dr. Coughlin worked in various K-12 settings as a history-social science teacher... Read More →

Alexandria Hollett

Assistant Professor at California State University, Northridge

Tuesday April 1, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
High Tech High International Room 127

Sessions

Strand Improvement for Impact Stories
Areas of Focus System transformation, Postsecondary innovation
Target Audience Higher education faculty or administrators, Teachers, District leaders, Community stakeholders