Name: The Ninth Grade Initiative: Building a Successful Foundation for Students and Schools
Start: 2026-12-03T09:45:00-0500
End: 2026-12-03T10:55:00-0500

The Ninth Grade Initiative: Building a Successful Foundation for Students and Schools

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST

Colony E

Freshmen have the highest rates of discipline, failure, retention, and truancy. If a school alters its ninth grade culture, it can transform itself from the bottom up. This change happens when teachers are empowered to meet student needs, when the school focuses on impacting student worldview, and when the essential freshman transition components are implemented into all ninth grade classes. Learn how the Ninth Grade Initiative model can turn your Ninth Grade Problem into the Ninth Grade Opportunity!

Speakers

Scott Habeeb

Coordinator of Alternative and Online Programs, Salem City Schools

Scott Habeeb has worked for Salem (VA) City Schools since 1997. He served at Salem High for 26 years, as a teacher and principal. In 2023, Scott was appointed Coordinator for Alternative and Online Programs, where he serves as the alternative school principal while overseeing online... Read More →

Thursday December 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:55am EST
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Scott Habeeb

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