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Wednesday, December 2
 

10:10am EST

From Evaluation to Ecosystem: Reframing the Work of Educator Growth
Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:20am EST
Most educators experience evaluation as something done to them. This practical
session reframes observation as one part of a living learning ecosystem that grows adults at every level. We move beyond forms to the conditions that actually develop people: Culture, trust, collaboration, dialogue, peer conversation, norms, and meeting structures. You will explore an approach that works with whatever evaluation model your district uses and leave with practices to strengthen one part of your ecosystem.
Speakers
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Allison Rodman

Founder and Chief Learning Officer, The Learning Loop
Allison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, an education consulting organization that provides professional learning design, facilitation, and leadership coaching services to districts, schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses internatio... Read More →
Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:20am EST
Colony E

11:40am EST

Collaborate. Elevate. Activate: Building Coherent Systems for Student Success
Wednesday December 2, 2026 11:40am - 12:50pm EST
Moving beyond the margins means moving beyond isolated initiatives to create a unified system where every decision supports teaching, learning, and student success. This session shares how Nelson County Middle School and Nelson County High School aligned leadership, instructional practices, master scheduling, PLCs, data teams, and high-quality instructional materials to strengthen instructional coherence and cultivate a positive school culture. Participants will explore strategies that fostered stronger educator collaboration, increased student engagement and attendance, reduced discipline referrals, and created the conditions for continuous improvement. Attendees will leave with practical tools, adaptable resources, and leadership strategies to strengthen outcomes in their own schools and divisions. 
Speakers
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Scott Belako

Nelson County High School Principal, Nelson County Public Schools
Scott Belako is the Principal of Nelson County High School in Nelson County Public Schools, Virginia, and brings more than 26 years of experience in public education. He began his career as an elementary teacher in Stafford County Public Schools before advancing through roles as... Read More →
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Jennifer Campbell

Secondary Reading Specialist and Instructional Coach, Nelson County Public Schools
Jennifer Campbell is the Secondary Reading Specialist Instructional Coach for Nelson County Public Schools and has dedicated 18 years to advancing teaching and learning in Virginia's public schools in both urban and rural settings. She partners with school and division leaders to strengthen instruction... Read More →
Wednesday December 2, 2026 11:40am - 12:50pm EST
Colony E

1:50pm EST

New Teacher Needs: How to Support New Teachers in All the Ways
Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm EST
Teaching is a challenging profession. No matter how much preparation one has, there are so many moving pieces and it can be overwhelming. This session will explore many of the non-academic challenges teachers face (student engagement, data collection, management of paperwork, etc.) and discuss ways to address those challenges.
Speakers
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Jennifer Orr

Teacher, Alice West Fleet Elementary School
Jennifer Orr has been an elementary school teacher for nearly 30 years, having taught kindergartners through fifth graders. She is National Board Certified and the author of Letters to a New Teacher: Real Advice and Practical Strategies for Getting Started in Elementary Teaching, Demystifying Discussion: How to Teach and Assess Academic Conversation Skills, K-5, and the co-author of We're Gonna Keep on Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations... Read More →
Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm EST
Colony E
 
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