Summer Leadership 2025: Full Schedule

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8:30am CDT

Leading a Dual Language Campus (Elementary)

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

Join us for a professional development session focused on effectively supporting Dual Language programs. This training will cover essential topics, including data sources, monitoring tools, instructional strategies, teacher support, instructional monitoring, and professional development for educators.
This session is required for all campus leaders serving One-Way and Two-Way Dual Language programs in elementary school.

Speakers

Caleb Leath

Director of Bilingual and ESL Programs, Denton ISD

Mr. Leath spent a decade living in Latin America, growing up in Costa Rica where he received his elementary and middle school education while becoming fluent in Spanish. Prior to becoming a teacher, he earned his commercial pilot's license and worked as a flight instructor. He flew... Read More →

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
C107 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

PK, ESL and EB Populations | ES, ESL and EB Populations

Host Organization Denton Independent School District

8:30am CDT

School Law Training: Real Cases, Real Solutions

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

C109

This collaborative workshop will navigate legal scenarios using case studies and after-action reviews of real-world Denton ISD or other school events. Gain hands-on experience analyzing challenges, making informed decisions, and ensuring your school operates within the law. We’ll use practical exercises to explore key legal issues, from student discipline and staff conduct to liability concerns and policy compliance. Learn from each other and gain hands-on experience analyzing challenges and making informed decisions. This session repeats.

Speakers

Deron Robinson

General Counsel, Denton ISD

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

PK, Legal | ES, Legal | MS, Legal | HS, Legal

Host Organization Denton Independent School District

8:30am CDT

Technology Q&A

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

C103

We will have all of our Senior Architects on a panel for any questions people have Technology related.

Speakers

Robert Pierce

Chris Johnson

Graham Walden

Susan Cheatham

Tony Volner

EIS Senior Architect, Denton ISD

Arshay Sloan

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
C103 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

PK, Technology | ES, Technology | MS, Technology | HS, Technology

Host Organization Denton Independent School District

8:30am CDT

Data-Driven Leadership: Harnessing Edugence to Support Student Growth (elementary)

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT

Lecture Hall

As elementary campus leaders, you’ve explored the key features of Edugence—now it’s time to dive deeper. This session will give you the opportunity to explore and analyze essential data within Edugence, empowering you to make informed decisions that positively impact student success. We’ll look at state testing results, evaluation insights, and accountability metrics. Join us for a hands-on session to gain actionable strategies for using Edugence data to support your leadership practices and foster student growth.

Speakers

Megan Elizondo

Learning Management System Specialist, Denton ISD

Becky Lloyd

Elementary Testing Coordinator, Denton ISD

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT
Lecture Hall 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

PK, Teaching and Learning, Technology | ES, Teaching and Learning, Technology

Host Organization Denton Independent School District

8:30am CDT

The Exceptional Stakeholder Experience: Strategies for Building Campus Culture

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT

C111

Ways to advanced customer service experiences on your campus.

Speakers

Dylan Taylor

Emily McLarty

Director of Staff Engagement, Denton ISD

Marla Alvarado

Administrative Assistant to Dr. Lacey Rainey, Assistant Superintendent, Denton ISD

Hello,I have been an employee of Denton ISD for 27 years. My top five Gallup Strengths are: ~ Achiever ~ Belief ~ Adaptability ~ Relator ~ Empathy. I love my job and love serving people! I work hard and play hard. I take extreme pride in ALL I do. Be it caring for my... Read More →

Jason Liewehr

Exec Dir HR, Denton ISD HR

Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT
C111 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

PK, Culture and Engagement | ES, Culture and Engagement | MS, Culture and Engagement | HS, Culture and Engagement

Host Organization Denton Independent School District

9:20am CDT

Building Powerful Guiding Coalitions

Thursday June 5, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CDT

C107

This session will introduce the key concepts from Powerful Guiding Coalitions by Bill Hall, providing participants with a comprehensive overview of the book. Attendees will collaborate to develop a structured reading plan and identify a specific area of focus for their guiding coalition. By the end of the session, participants will have the foundation needed to effectively apply the book’s insights, fostering strategic leadership development and strengthening the impact of their guiding coalition.

Speakers

Sandy Brown

Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction, Denton ISD

I am passionate about learning and helping others learn.

Thursday June 5, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CDT
C107 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

PK, Teaching and Learning | ES, Teaching and Learning | MS, Teaching and Learning | HS, Teaching and Learning

Host Organization Denton Independent School District

10:10am CDT

Campus and Fine Arts Administrator Collaboration (Elementary)

Thursday June 5, 2025 10:10am - 10:55am CDT

C109

Ms. McGee and Ms. Vennell will share how they collaborate on teacher engagement, student engagement, curriculum questions, look-fors, and financial management.

Speakers

Erin Vennell

Principal, Denton ISD

Kelley McGee

Thursday June 5, 2025 10:10am - 10:55am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

ES, Fine Arts

Host Organization Denton Independent School District

10:10am CDT

Game Plan: Mastering Discipline and DAEP Placements through Coding and Management

Thursday June 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:45am CDT

Lecture Hall

Participants will walk away with an understanding of: Effective Discipline Coding, Managing Discipline Placements and Strategies to Mitigate Discretionary Placements. This session repeats.

Speakers

Luci Schulz

Chuks Orabuchi

Amy Lawrence

Director of Counseling and Social Worki, Denton ISD

I have been the Director of Counseling and Social Work in Denton ISD for 11 years. I get paid to support counselors and social workers in removing barriers to success for our students. I am passionate about finding the why behind student behaviors, and I enjoy working alongside campus... Read More →