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Tuesday, June 4 • 1:05pm - 2:05pm
Research Roundtables

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Join us for an engaging session designed to foster collaborative dialogue and idea-sharing among educators passionate about enhancing teaching practices. Our roundtable discussions provide a dynamic forum where small groups delve into significant topics and practical issues facing educators today.

Each roundtable session will offer Multiple options per room, with one topic per table. Each topic will be shared and discussed 3 times during the hour in 20-minute increments. After each 20-minute time block, attendees are encouraged to move to another table to learn about a new topic.

Roundtable Topics:
  1. A New Approach to Education: Personalization, Mastery, and Flexibility: This presentation will outline the Premier High School academic model and discuss how innovative concepts such as flexible scheduling, mastery-based learning, CTE, and individualized instruction are implemented daily.  
  2. Using the Science of Reading with Students with Extensive Support Needs: Join us as we think about new ways to use existing tools for increasing reading achievement when implemented with a collaborative team approach.  Let's innovate around reading instruction! 
  3. Empowering Educators with AI: Unleashing GPT's Potential for Enhancing Learning Process and Outcomes: This session will discuss practical applications of GPT and showcase how it can serve as an invaluable tool for educators. 
  4. Growing Community Teachers Through GYO Programs: This session will discuss how "community teachers" are beneficial to all students and the ways that districts in the state are addressing the lack of community teachers
Participants will have the opportunity to exchange innovative ideas, share lesson plans, discuss ongoing research, and seek valuable feedback from peers in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. Whether you're seeking inspiration, looking to refine your teaching methods, or eager to contribute to the collective knowledge of the educational community, this session promises insightful conversations and meaningful connections.

Speakers
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Aaron Duvall

CTE Director, Responsive Education Solutions
Aaron Duvall is currently the Career and Technology Education Director for Responsive Education Solutions (RES) of Arkansas, a charter school organization that is taking an innovative approach to education by creating nontraditional pathways for students and specializing in personalized... Read More →
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Amy Lloyd

Arkansas Department of Education
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Austin Eubanks

Research and Analytics Programmer, U of A - Office of Innovation for Education
After graduating out of Valley View in Jonesboro, I spent six-and-a-half years in the United States Marine Corps (first as an infantryman, then as a formal marksmanship instructor). I then began honing my expertise in research methodology, statistics, and human behavior at the University... Read More →
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Cara Maxwall

Senior Fellow, Teach Plus AR
Cara Maxwell is a PreK teacher in Springdale, AR. She has been an early childhood educator within her district for ten years. She focuses on the whole child and ESL development. Cara received her National Board certification in the area of Early Childhood Generalist in 2019. She obtained... Read More →
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Amanda Ladish

Amanda Ladish is a first generation college graduate and secondary educator in Springdale, Arkansas. She teaches Critical Reading as well as newcomer English Language Development. Mrs. Ladish is the ELA Department chair at George Junior High School. She earned a B.S.E. in Elementary... Read More →


Tuesday June 4, 2024 1:05pm - 2:05pm CDT
Arvest I Red Wolf Convention Center
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