Vision Coalition Conference Idea Exchange Listing
Early Learning:
Building and Supporting the Early Learning Workforce
How can Delaware build a profession for and support the early learning workforce?
Ariel Ford, Education Associate, Office of Early Learning
Engaging with Local Readiness Teams
How can we engage Delawareans in the work of their local Readiness Teams?
Dawn Alexander, Preschool Expansion Coordinator, Colonial School District
Strengthening Families Through Supports
How can communities provide concrete support to strengthen families?
Niagia Williams, Program Coordinator, Prevent Child Abuse Delaware
Reading by Third Grade
How can we support all children to read by third grade?
Teri Quinn Gray, President, Delaware State Board of Education
Addressing Social-Emotional Needs
How can we equip home visiting and classroom educators with tools to support social emotional concerns in early childhood education?
Dionne Patterson, Assistant Program Manager and Early Childhood Education Trainer, Parents as Teachers
Transitioning to Kindergarten
How can we better support families and students as they transition from preschool to kindergarten?
Caitlin Gleason, Education Associate, Alignment and Professional Development, Office of Early Learning
Personalized Learning:
Integrating Health and Academics
How does health factor into a student’s performance in school—and what can be done to promote student health in schools?
Kelli O. Thompson, Director, Department of Operations and Support, Nemours Children’s Health System
Supporting Homeless and Foster Care Youth
How can we holistically engage and support homeless youth and youth in foster care?
Chief Judge Chandlee Kuhn (Ret.), Cooch and Taylor P.A.; National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Empowering Youth through Collective Impact
How can the asset framework serve as a statewide collective impact model for supporting youth?
Tynetta Brown, Associate Director, United Way of Delaware
Exploring Assistive Technology
How does technology and assistive technology help all students, including those with learning challenges, to succeed?
Beth Mineo, Director, Center for Disabilities Studies and Associate Professor, University of Delaware
Developing Growth Mindset through Gaming
How do gamification and computer coding support students in the development of a growth mindset?
Michele Johnson, Library and Gifted and Talented Teacher, Towne Point Elementary School
Transforming the Student Experience
How can we develop personalized, student-centered learning environments at the elementary level?
Doug Timm, Principal, Carrie Downie Elementary School
Investing in Technology Infrastructure
How can we support personalized learning with proper infrastructure investments across the state?
Patches Hill, Technology Systems Manager, Indian River School District
Designing Schools of the Future
How can we build the schools of the future to enrich student ownership of learning?
Martin Rayala and Dr. Cristina Alvarez, Design-Lab Schools
Integrating Arts and Academics
How can we integrate arts and academics to develop creative critical thinkers?
Kim Graham, Director of Education, Christina Cultural Arts Center
Integrating Supports for Students
How can we design a new system for 21st century learning that holistically supports all students?
Paul Reville, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Reimagining Learning through Technology
How can we close equity gaps through personalized learning and innovative uses of technology?
Richard Culatta, Chief Innovation Officer, State of Rhode Island
Postsecondary Success:
Increasing Career Exploration Opportunities
How can we provide more career awareness and exploration opportunities for students?
Dana Beckton, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Christiana Care Health System
Preparing Students for College and Career
How can we prepare students with knowledge and skills that will provide them with options after high school?
Lisa Stoner-Torbert, Policy Advisor, Career and Technical Education, Delaware Department of Education
Connecting Education and Business
How can stakeholders work together to develop curriculum that gives students a competitive edge in pursuing a career?
Paul Morris, Assistant Vice President for Workforce Development, Delaware Technical Community College
Engaging Students Through Counseling Supports
How can we increase in-person and technology-enhanced counseling supports to engage students at an early age?
Kelly Sherretz, Associate Policy Scientist and Assistant Director, UD Partnership for Public Education
Planning Education to Support Career Goals
How can we help students and parents more effectively plan for education to support career goals?
Shana Payne, Director, Higher Education Office, Delaware Department of Education
Increasing College Access
How can we increase college access for all students?
Jodi DaCosta, Elementary School Counselor, Harlan Elementary School, and Dr. Jason James, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Studies Field and Dissertation Advisor, Wilmington University
Educator Support and Development
Preparing Teacher Candidates
How can we prepare teacher candidates to meet the needs of students in Delaware schools?
Laura Glass, Director, Delaware Center for Teacher Education, University of Delaware
Aligning Teacher Supply With School Needs
How can we ensure a supply of teachers aligned with the needs of Delaware schools?
John Pelesko, Associate Dean, University of Delaware
Preparing and Supporting Principal Candidates
How can we prepare and build the capacity of principals to lead long-term sustainable change in high-needs schools?
Julie Giangiulio, Principal, East Dover Elementary School
Ensuring Equitable Access to Excellent Educators
How can we ensure all students, particularly those in high-needs schools, have access to excellent educators?
Angeline Rivello, Associate Secretary, Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Branch, Delaware Department of Education
Advancing Teacher Leadership
How can we provide accomplished teachers opportunities to advance professionally without leaving the classroom?
Jesse Parsley, Assistant Principal, Milford High School
Supporting and Developing Principals
How can we differentiate support for school principals through feedback and coaching?
Peter Leida, Director of Elementary Schools, Colonial School District
Collaborating on Digital Student Resources
How can teachers collaborate to create digital resources that any student in Delaware can access?
Tim Brewer, Instructional Technology Coach, New Castle County Vocational School District