Leadership Impact Conference 2026: Full Schedule

9:40am EDT

Administrators Playbook: Special Education & 504 Compliance

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Limited Capacity full

This session will equip school administrators with a practical “playbook” for navigating Special Ed and 504 legal compliances while supporting student‑centered practices. Participants will gain clarity on administrator roles within the procedural requirement of IDEA and Section 504 and provide strategies for common compliance pitfalls using real‑world scenarios. This session emphasizes decision‑making, systems alignment, and collaboration with district level leaders to reduce risk and strengthen outcomes for students with disabilities.

Speakers

Jessica Coleman

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 234

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Ethics and Integrity in School Leadership

FULL

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 231

Limited Capacity full

Leadership is not for the faint of heart, and yet, every leader is human. In this engaging session, you’ll explore real-world scenarios that challenge your thinking and reflect the complexities of today’s schools. Using national ethical standards, you’ll apply a practical decision-making framework designed to bring clarity, consistency, and fairness to even the toughest situations. You’ll leave with greater confidence in your decisions, and the trust of those you serve, grounded in integrity, transparency, and a commitment to doing what’s right.

Speakers

Dr. Andrea Jenkins-Mann

Dr. Jeff Milton

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 231

Session 1

9:40am EDT

From Blueprint to Impact: Building Systems that Make Assessments Matter

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 246H

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Strong assessments are the backbone of student success—but how do you ensure they’re high quality and consistently implemented when your time is scarce? This session equips principals and district leaders with practical strategies to monitor the development of high quality assessments that align to standards, foster student ownership, and support instructional precision. Explore tools, timelines, and CCC structures that create consistency and rigor across classrooms and learn how to use monitoring systems to identify next steps when assessments fall short. Leave with actionable ideas to strengthen your assessment architecture and improve learning outcomes.

Speakers

Dr. Katie Derman

Dr. LaEla Mitchell

Principal, Campbell Middle School

Dr. LaEla Mitchell, an experienced educator with over 25 years in education, is passionate about teacher collaboration, professional learning communities, and innovation in instructional practices. She has served as a middle and high school teacher, department chair, curriculum developer... Read More →

George Morgan

DESIGN Assessment inventory docx

DESIGN Assessment Planning Template docx

DESIGN Common Assessment Plan Year Sample docx

DESIGN Common Vocabulary Activity docx

DESIGN Folded Cards Template docx

REFLECT Data Presentation Questions docx

REFLECT Learning Team Presentation Rubric docx

REVIEW Two Truths and a Lie docx

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 246H

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Get “Jiggy” with Jigsaw

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 251H

Limited Capacity filling up

Are you ready to get Jiggy with Jigsaw??? In this session, we will bring the jigsaw strategy to life through hands-on experience and practical takeaways you can take back to your building to share with teachers to use right away. Participants will experience jigsaw firsthand, step into expert groups and learning groups, and see how collaboration, accountability, and movement drive deeper understanding from this instructional strategy that has a 1.20-effect size.

Speakers

Melissa Faklaris

Principal, Cheatham Hill Elementary

Dr. Dana Giles

Kelly McNabb

Get Jiggy With Jig Saw pptx

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 251H

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Leadership Habits of Effective School Leaders: Using the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 119

Limited Capacity filling up

What separates good school leaders from truly effective leaders? In this interactive session, participants will explore practical leadership strategies grounded in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and tailored specifically for school leaders. Through hands-on activities, self-assessments, and real-world scenarios, attendees will learn how to prioritize what matters most, lead proactively, develop a clear vision, and sustain their impact. Walk away with actionable habits you can implement immediately to strengthen your leadership and elevate your school community.

Speakers

Jeff Crawford

Dr. Tracy Guillory

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 119

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Leading and Monitoring the CCC Process with Purpose

FULL

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 102

Limited Capacity full

Learn how to lead CCC work with clarity and purpose in this highly interactive session for school leaders. Participants will explore the foundational non‑negotiables of the CCC process, understand what it means to be tight and loose about the right things, and identify key look-fors that ensure all students have access to high‑level learning. This session provides relevant and timely tips that leaders can immediately implement within their own buildings, along with practical strategies for monitoring and supporting effective collaborative team work.

Speakers

Dr. Hannah Polk

Principal, Hightower Trail Middle School

Dr. James Rawls

Principal, Cooper Middle School

Leading the CCC Process with Purpose pptx

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 102

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Leading Impactful Math Instruction Through Elevated Student Experiences:

FULL

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 114

Limited Capacity full

The 2026 Math Institute was an opportunity to bring all K-12 math teachers in the district together to engage in a full-day session built around a common message of elevating student experiences to impact math instruction. As leaders, you can continue to support this great work at your schools by Leading Impactful Math Instruction. During this interactive session, participants will make connections to their school's math goal for next year with the practices, strategies, and resources that were the foundation for the Math Institute. We will explore the characteristics of an impactful classroom, engage with manipulatives and strategies for elementary, middle, and high schools, and examine the resources available to support math teachers with making an impact in their classroom. Join us to learn how you can support and lead teachers to impact the math experience for your students!

Speakers

Danielle Lanigan

K-5 Math Professional Learning Coordinator

Danielle is a former elementary teacher turned professional learning coordinator who loves helping others feel confident in math teaching.

Keelan Seabolt

Assistant Director, Instruction & Innovative Practice

I have been in education for 18 years and have taught middle school and high school math and science.

Georgia K 12 Mathematics Standards Learning Progressions pdf

5th Grade Math Leadership Impact Conference pdf

8th Grade Math Leadership Impact Conference pdf

Leadership Task Force Impacting Students Through Elevated Math Experiences pdf

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 114

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Leading Together: Supporting Effective Shared Teaching Practices

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 224

Limited Capacity filling up

What does high-impact shared teaching look like in action? In this interactive session, leaders will strengthen their ability to recognize effective practices, distinguish true specialized instruction, and leverage practical tools to monitor, coach, and elevate collaborative teaching teams. Through real-world scenarios, reflection, and calibration activities, participants will deepen their understanding of strong collaboration, clearly defined roles, and intentional instructional delivery. The session will also introduce actionable monitoring and coaching tools that can be immediately applied during classroom visits to support teacher teams and improve instructional outcomes.

Speakers

Kristi Dixon

Dr. Melissa Lummis

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 224

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Leading with Clarity: The 5 Pillars of Credible Communication

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 102

Limited Capacity filling up

In a world filled with noise, confusion, and competing messages, clarity has become the defining trait of credible leaders. Join this session to explore the five pillars of credible communication. You’ll discover that communication is more than what you say, it’s how clearly people understand who you are, what you stand for, and why they can trust you.

Speakers

Dr. Missy Shackelford

Angela Stewart

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 102

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Lights, Camera, Action! Bringing the CCC Process to Life through Summarization and Notetaking

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 221

Limited Capacity filling up

Ready to take action? Join us for a dynamic session where we turn summarization and notetaking into a blockbuster experience! Learn how these powerful strategies can shift students from passive viewers to active directors of their own learning—making standards stick and engagement soar.

Speakers

Kendra Brooks

Principal, Bells Ferry Elementary

Dr. David Church

Lindsey McGovern

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 221

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Score! Improving Student Performance with Goal Setting, Self-Reported Grades, and Reflection

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 249H

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Join Ted Lasso and his soccer crew for a high-energy session that turns the playbook of coaching into a winning strategy for student success! In Score! Improving Student Performance with Goal Setting, Self-Reported Grades, and Reflection, you’ll discover how three powerful practices—clear goal setting, self-reported grades, and meaningful reflection—can transform your school into a championship team. You’ll leave with practical tools, real world examples, and actionable steps to help every learner hit their academic goals and feel like an MVP. Grab your whistle and join us for this game-changing session!

Speakers

Dr. Benji Morrell

Dr. Alvin Thomas

Dr. Elizabeth Webb

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 249H

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Stress Management for School Leaders: How to Keep From Running on Empty

FULL

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 245H

Limited Capacity full

In this session, K–12 school leaders will explore the real impact that stress can have. Participants will examine common stress triggers in their daily work and learn practical, research‑aligned strategies to manage stress across their school organizations. Through interactive scenarios and actionable tools, leaders will leave equipped to maintain their well‑being, strengthen their resilience, and support healthier school cultures. This session is designed to help administrators stay effective—and energized—through the demands of school leadership.

Speakers

Sandra Alford

Principal, Brumby Elementary

Dr. Jenny Douglas

Principal, Cobb County School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 245H

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Strong Foundations: Scaffolding Strategies That Support Student Success

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 225

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Grab your hard hats, zip up your safety vests, and join us on the job site as we dig into one of the most essential structures in teaching and learning: scaffolding. Just like on a real construction site, the right supports can elevate students higher than they could climb alone—and our mission is to equip you with the tools and frameworks you need to build strong, accessible, and engaging instruction at every grade level.

Speakers

Dr. Matthew Bradford

Craig Dills

Cory Stanley

Scaffolding Resources pdf

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 225

Session 1

9:40am EDT

The Data Game Plan: Leading CCCs to Win for Students with Data-Driven Protocols

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 206

Limited Capacity filling up

In the game of improving student outcomes, principals are the head coaches—and data isthe playbook. In this high-energy, football-themed professional learning session, leaders will huddle up to equip participants with the strategies and tools needed to establish and monitor effective data analysis protocols within their Cobb Collaborative Communities (CCCs). Whether your CCCs are rebuilding or already in playoff contention, this session will help you lead your data analysis conversations with purpose and fidelity to keep everyone focused on the goal line: improved teaching and learning.

Speakers

Josh Fowler

Lori Horn

Dwan Jones

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 206

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Unboxing Leadership: Thinking Beyond the Box to Transform School Culture

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 204

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Unboxing Leadership: Thinking Beyond the Box to Transform School Culture invites assistant principals to challenge traditional practices and rethink how leadership can drive innovation. Participants will examine why innovation matters, why it can be difficult in the AP role, and how to move beyond the mindset of "we've always done it this way."Through practical examples from real school settings, presenters will share innovative strategies that streghten school culture and improve outcomes. Attendees will leave with a small, actionable innovation they can immediately test in their own leadership practice. Join this session to unbox your leadership and reimagine what's possible.

Speakers

Debbie Broadnax

Dr. Timeka Cline

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
Room 204

Session 1

9:40am EDT

When Leaders Multiply, Schools Thrive: Building Leadership Capacity

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Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

Room 118

Limited Capacity filling up

Join us for “When Leaders Multiply, Schools Thrive: Building Leadership Capacity” and discover how to move from doing it all to developing others to do more. In this practical, energizing session, you’ll identify specific areas within your current role where you can intentionally strengthen leadership capacity, learn to recognize the difference between multiplier and diminisher behaviors (and how they show up in schools), and leave with a clear plan—including a multiplier accountability partner—to sustain your growth. If you’re ready to shift from managing tasks to multiplying talent and building a thriving leadership culture on your campus, this session is for you.

Speakers