This session will provide an overview of recent updates to 7th and 8th grade math instruction, including revised lesson plans, enhanced practice activities, and improved Common Formative Assessments (CFAs). The session will also highlight updated learning sequences that align more closely with standards and student needs. Administrative teams will gain insight into how these updates support instructional consistency and student achievement across grade levels.
Mr. Campbell and Mr. Sain will provide information on the various tools that school teams will have at their disposal for the comprehensive needs analysis. We'll go over how to access these as well as clarifying how they could be used by school teams.
Chief Information Technology Officer, Cabarrus County Schools
Karl Sain began his career in education as a high school math teacher. After moving to school administration, he became a math curriculum and instructional support for Gaston county schools and Cabarrus County Schools. Karl is now the Director of Advanced Academics in Cabarrus County... Read More →
This session will focus on the 4 Core Behavior Tenets established in the 24-25 school year. We will cover district expectations for implementation as well as provide resources and guidance around Core Behavior Supports (CBS) in schools.
Strong partnerships between elementary school administrators and school counselors are essential for student success. This session will clarify the role and purpose of school counselors, explore how comprehensive school counseling programs drive positive school-wide outcomes, and identify common collaboration challenges—with practical solutions to strengthen the admin-counselor team.
In this session, participants will gain an understanding of key district goals and available resources to support the increase of ACT scores for the 2025-2026 school year. Participants will explore suggested strategies, including targeted interventions, test preparation resources, and data-driven instructional practices to improve student performance.
With the upcoming transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus, this session will provide an overview of several components of Infinite Campus for administrators. This will specifically include basic navigation, student information, grading, and attendance.
Tina Platek is a district lead librarian and technology training manager for Cabarrus County Schools. With 20 years of experience teaching ELA, Broadcast Journalism, and working as an SLMC in high schools she has dedicated her work to enriching student experiences with literature... Read More →
Join the directors of Transportation, School Nutrition, and Facilities & Maintenance for an essential overview of the key operational processes that keep schools running smoothly throughout the year. This session will cover critical procedures for both day-to-day operations and responding to emergency situations, ensuring you are well-equipped to support your school community from the first day forward. The session will conclude with a Q&A, providing an opportunity to address your specific questions and scenarios.
Explore implementing flexible, strategic grouping during Letterland to decrease the likelihood of reading failure and reduce the need for intensive interventions later on. This session provides school administrators with insights on leveraging data to support student grouping, ensuring that each learner receives the instruction they need. Discover how to apply a "double dose" approach, optimizing instructional time.
The Positivity Project (P2) is our K-12 wellness curriculum in CCS. It is a resource that assists in strengthens sense of belonging, builds relationship skills, and focuses on the other people mindset. This session will cover district expectations for implementation as well as ideas for creating staff and student buy in. We will explore what a P2 lesson looks and feels like and explore the resources to available through P2 that assist with school-side implementation.
Participants will explore the new K–8 Panorama Success Data Dashboard and gain insights from middle school pilot leaders who have successfully leveraged the tool. The session will highlight practical strategies for using the dashboard to support data-driven decision-making and drive continuous school improvement.
Join us for an overview of the 2024–25 ACCESS for ELLs results, with a focus on understanding English Learner (EL) growth, proficiency, and how progress is calculated in North Carolina. This session will help principals interpret ACCESS data to support Multilingual Learners (MLs) and understand how EL progress impacts school performance metrics. Participants will leave with practical strategies for using data to inform instruction and support student success.
In this session, participants will learn high-impact strategies from schools successfully leveraging i-Ready as a tool for school improvement. Topics include best practices for administering diagnostic assessments, embedding data review into PLC routines to guide instruction, and boosting student motivation and engagement through trackers and other effective tools.
MTSS is not just a framework for supporting struggling students—it is a comprehensive system designed to ensure that all students, including advanced learners, receive the instruction and support they need to grow. In this session, school leaders will explore how MTSS is a proactive, schoolwide approach that includes high-quality core instruction, differentiated supports, and enrichment opportunities for every learner. Participants will also examine the critical role that all staff play in the system—whether providing core instruction, intervention, or advanced learning experiences. This session will offer practical strategies to help leaders align people, practices, and resources so that MTSS is truly implemented for all.
This session will focus on the 4 Core Behavior Tenets established in the 24-25 school year. We will cover district expectations for implementation as well as provide resources and guidance around Core Behavior Supports (CBS) in schools.
In this session, participants will gain an understanding of key district goals and available resources to support the increase of ACT scores for the 2025-2026 school year. Participants will explore suggested strategies, including targeted interventions, test preparation resources, and data-driven instructional practices to improve student performance.
With the upcoming transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus, this session will provide an overview of several components of Infinite Campus for administrators. This will specifically include basic navigation, student information, grading, and attendance.
Tina Platek is a district lead librarian and technology training manager for Cabarrus County Schools. With 20 years of experience teaching ELA, Broadcast Journalism, and working as an SLMC in high schools she has dedicated her work to enriching student experiences with literature... Read More →
Explore implementing flexible, strategic grouping during Letterland to decrease the likelihood of reading failure and reduce the need for intensive interventions later on. This session provides school administrators with insights on leveraging data to support student grouping, ensuring that each learner receives the instruction they need. Discover how to apply a "double dose" approach, optimizing instructional time. Heidi Liddle
This session will provide an overview of recent updates to Math 1 instruction, including revised lesson plans, enhanced practice activities, and improved Common Formative Assessments (CFAs). The session will also highlight updated learning sequences that align more closely with standards and student needs. Administrative teams will gain insight into how these updates support instructional consistency and student achievement across grade levels.
In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of district supports and best practices designed to increase WorkKeys participation. Participants will explore strategies for engaging students, utilizing available resources, and implementing effective practices to enhance participation and success.
Learn about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and ESSA Foster Care requirements. This session will include what homelessness and foster care look like in Cabarrus County and how to best support your MV and FC students.
In Modern Families, Modern Schools, we’ll explore how shifting mindsets, tech tools, and flexible approaches can help schools connect with parents in real, relevant, and responsive ways. Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all outreach and hello to inclusive, innovative, consumer-friendly strategies that meet families where they are. It’s time to update the rules of engagement and reach a new generation of parents.
During this session, we will discuss the role of the secondary school counselor, understand various tools school counselors use to build a comprehensive school counseling program, explore how a comprehensive school counseling program can impacts school-wide outcomes, and explore ways to increase administration and school counselor collaboration.
Join us for an overview of the 2024–25 ACCESS for ELLs results, with a focus on understanding English Learner (EL) growth, proficiency, and how progress is calculated in North Carolina. This session will help principals interpret ACCESS data to support Multilingual Learners (MLs) and understand how EL progress impacts school performance metrics. Participants will leave with practical strategies for using data to inform instruction and support student success.
Do you wonder if the meeting you just had could have been an email? In this session participants will learn strategies for engaging the biggest kids - adults! If you facilitate meetings, professional learning, or teach adults in any way this session is for you. In this session I will share tips and tricks for engagement, productivity, collaboration and creating community through your meeting structure using a research based approach.
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, Cabarrus County Schools
Johanna started her career as a science teacher in rural Eastern North Carolina through Teach for America. A graduate of the North East Leadership Academy (NELA) at NC State, she served as a school administrator launching dual language immersion and teacher coaching programs. Dr... Read More →
In this session, participants will learn high-impact strategies from schools successfully leveraging i-Ready as a tool for school improvement. Topics include best practices for administering diagnostic assessments, embedding data review into PLC routines to guide instruction, and boosting student motivation and engagement through trackers and other effective tools.
Chief Information Technology Officer, Cabarrus County Schools
Karl Sain began his career in education as a high school math teacher. After moving to school administration, he became a math curriculum and instructional support for Gaston county schools and Cabarrus County Schools. Karl is now the Director of Advanced Academics in Cabarrus County... Read More →
