Together We Lead 2024: Full Schedule

Welcome to 2024 Together We Lead Professional Learning Event!

Please register for your sessions. Please use your Pasco email address to sign up for Sched. Use the filters to search sessions by categories and programs. This platform will act as your schedule.

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Prior to registering create a Sched account or login into Sched if you already have an account.
Once logged in you can learn more about a session prior to registering by clicking on the name or hovering with your cursor.
To register for the session click the open circle next to the session title.

When your session(s) are completed, provide feedback through Sched platform to earn Professional Development points.

For questions, please contact Vaughnette Chandler or Allison Hoskins.

8:30am EDT

Mastering SharePoint for Seamless Collaboration

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

3-140

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Whether you’re a school leader or support staff, this session covers essential topics to enhance your collaboration, streamline workflows, and elevate your productivity using SharePoint. Join this session to ensure your SharePoint site is secure and ready to be utilized to its fullest potential for the 24-25 School year.

Speakers

Natalie Wanamaker

Manager Integrated Educational Technology Support, Pasco County Schools

Amy Torre

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Stephanie Hodges

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

All Staff Teacher Leaders

10:40am EDT

Unlock Efficiency and Productivity with Microsoft 365

Tuesday July 16, 2024 10:40am - 12:40pm EDT

3-140

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Do you ever feel like you do not have enough time to accomplish all your tasks? Are you juggling multiple projects and need to coordinate with others to make it all happen? In this session we will explore a suite of Microsoft 365 applications designed to revolutionize your workflow. This session explores Microsoft 365 applications that will empower you with the skills needed to excel in your daily tasks and projects

Speakers

Natalie Wanamaker

Manager Integrated Educational Technology Support, Pasco County Schools

Amy Torre

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Stephanie Hodges

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 10:40am - 12:40pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

All Staff Teacher Leaders

12:50pm EDT

Behavior Solutions

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:50pm - 2:20pm EDT

3-140

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Participants will learn how to foster positive behavior through MTSS processes by boosting their school's culture, improve attendance and behavior, prepare students for life, and address inequities in school discipline. School leaders will create a practical roadmap for meeting the needs of the whole child.

Speakers

Larry Porter

Supervisor, Pasco County Schools

Alyssa Ramsey

Curriculum Specialist, Resiliency, Pasco County Schools

Kelly Gattuso

Program Coordinator, Behavior and Resiliency, Pasco County Schools

Kelsi Schmidt

Curriculum Specialist, Resiliency, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:50pm - 2:20pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

School Administrators Instructional Behaves Teacher Leaders Educational Leadership Certification Points

3:00pm EDT

Active Classrooms: Integrating Movement in the Classroom

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

3-140

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Unleash the transformative potential of active classrooms: Prioritize student health, foster strong community bonds, and supercharge academic success. Delve into practical strategies to seamlessly integrate movement, cultivate inclusivity, and optimize learning environments for dynamic student engagement and achievement. Join us on this inspiring journey to redefine education for the 21st century and empower every learner to thrive.

Speakers

Bonnie Salary

Curriculum Specialist, Health, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

All Staff Teacher Leaders

8:30am EDT

Best Practices and Compliance Overview

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

3-140

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Overview: Provide helpful advice that can positively impact schools' and overall District's compliance with polices, statutes, rules, and regulations

Speakers

Carolyn McGriff

Director, Pasco County Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

All Staff

9:35am EDT

Successful Inventory Management Using TipWeb & Asset Management Teams

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT

3-140

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This session will provide tips & strategies to empower Inventory Audit Teams to improve the outcomes of annual inventory audi Participants will understand the why behind our inventory audit process, the role TipWeb plays in that process and best practices for Asset Management Teams. With this information, participants will be prepared to have a successful, stress-free audit in the 24-25 school year.

Speakers

Amanda Palermo

Senior Manager, Pasco County Schools

John Redmond

Accounting Manager, Pasco County Schools

Rachel Cox

Finance Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Michelle Williams

Senior Finance Manager, Finance Services

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:35am - 10:35am EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

School Administrators District Administrators Educational Leadership Certification Points

11:15am EDT

Coaching WICOR through RIGOR

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:15am - 12:45pm EDT

3-140

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This session provides participants with a framework for establishing a clear site-based definition of rigor, support to assess and coach rigor in the classroom, a strategy for exploring the role of lesson design in ensuring rigorous instruction, and the opportunity to investigate best practices that support rigorous instruction.

*You do not need to be an AVID School to attend.*

Speakers

Kristin Ingold

Sr. Supervisor, Pasco County Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:15am - 12:45pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

School Administrators Instructional Coaches Teacher Leaders Educational Leadership Certification Points

12:50pm EDT

Supporting Secondary Intensive Reading Structures

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:50pm - 1:50pm EDT

3-140

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This session will specifically focus on supporting the ins and outs of the two structures outlined in our Reading Decision Trees to support students who scored a Level 1 in Reading. Specifically we will dive into the co-teach and stand-alone intensive reading structures. The session will highlight the critical pieces an administrator needs to know to understand the specific needs and support the various structures within their building.

Speakers

Courtney Lough

Sr. Instructional Specialist, K-12 Literacy Intervention, Pasco County Schools

I am honored to be serving in the role of Senior Instructional Specialist, K-12 Literacy Intervention Programs and Services and just finished my 27th year in Pasco County Schools. You will find that I am very passionate about ensuring each student in Pasco is afforded the opportunity... Read More →

Tressa Lima

Sr. Instructional Specialist 6-12 ELA, Pasco County Schools

I proudly serve as the Sr. Instructional Specialist for 6-12, Literacy. I am the proud mom of two children, Harper (6), and Nolan (3). Both of my children are my world along with my husband and my dog, Brody. I am so proud of the work we accomplish as a Pasco system and look forward... Read More →

Hope Moore

Curriculum Specialist, ELA, Pasco County Schools

As an ELA Curriculum Specialist for middle schools, I am proud to begin my 21st year of service in Pasco County. I am the proud mother of Ashleigh (27), Abbie (24), and Austin (18), all Pasco graduates, three pups-Sky, Honey, and Wicket, and the lucky wife to Lance, who is honored... Read More →

Heather Rulison

Curriculum Specialist, ELA, Pasco County Schools

Hello!My role as the Literacy Specialist for 9-12 grades is to support ELA and Reading teachers, Coaches, and Administrators in Pasco County Schools. Prior to this, I was a Learning Design Coach at GHS, an English teacher at LOLHS, and a Language Arts teacher at CSRMS. I am a... Read More →

Supporting Secondary Reading Structures (1) pdf

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:50pm - 1:50pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

School Administrators Instructional Coaches

3:00pm EDT

Elementary Student Progression Plan

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

3-140

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This session will be an overview of the changes/updates made to the elementary student progression plan for 24-25. Scenarios will be discussed to ensure alignment among elementary administrators on application of the plan.

Speakers

Courtney Lough

Sr. Instructional Specialist, K-12 Literacy Intervention, Pasco County Schools

Samantha Del Valle

Director, Pasco County Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

School Administrators

8:30am EDT

Developing a Coaching System for School Improvement

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

3-140

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Have you ever wanted to build or improve your current instructional coaching system to ensure impact and implementation? This system will highlight the key elements of effective coaching systems, offer pro tips and pitfall to avoid, and guide participants on developing instructional coaching systems that impact student proficiency, learning gains, and improve new staff efficacy.

Speakers

Jeremy Blair

Program Coordinator - Instructional Coaching, Pasco County Schools

Program Coordinator for Instructional Coaching, data-nerd and enjoyable presenter!

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

All Staff Teacher Leaders Educational Leadership Certification Points

10:40am EDT

Student Work Analysis Certification

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:40am - 12:45pm EDT

3-140

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Research has shown that students that spend the majority of the time working on grade level benchmarks and tasks have better outcomes than students who spend time working on task that fall below the grade level rigor. This is a key concept for strong Tier 1 instruction.

This training will equip participants with the skill set and tools to evaluate grade level assignments. The culminating activity will be completion of the Student Work Analysis Certification.

Speakers

Jeremy Blair

Program Coordinator - Instructional Coaching, Pasco County Schools

Program Coordinator for Instructional Coaching, data-nerd and enjoyable presenter!

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:40am - 12:45pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

All Staff Teacher Leaders Educational Leadership Certification Points

12:50pm EDT

Empowering All: Strategies for Equitable STEM Engagement

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:50pm - 1:50pm EDT

3-140

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The session "Empowering All: Strategies for Equitable STEM Engagement" aims to address the critical importance of ensuring that all students, regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status, or other factors, have equal opportunities to engage meaningfully in STEM learning experiences. By highlighting effective strategies and best practices, this session seeks to empower educators and administrators to create inclusive environments where every student can thrive in STEM.

Speakers

Haley Neuhausen

Teacher, Pasco County Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:50pm - 1:50pm EDT
3-140 Sunlake High School

Teacher Leaders Instructional Coaches Educational Leadership Certification Points