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.
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 →
This professional development session is designed to empower secondary leaders with the skills and strategies necessary to implement and sustain a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that fosters student success. Participants will explore best practices for creating a strong culture of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and strategic intervention planning.
"Confidence comes from preparation. The best leaders prepare relentlessly and inspire others to do the same." – Roger Staubach
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.
Participants will walk away with an understanding of: Effective Discipline Coding, Managing Discipline Placements and Strategies to Mitigate Discretionary Placements. This session repeats.
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 →
As secondary campus leaders, you’ve been introduced to key features of Edugence throughout the year—now it’s time to dive deeper. In this session, we’ll guide you through where to find key data in Edugence, and how to analyze it to drive data-informed decisions. We’ll explore common assessment data, state testing results, discipline analytics, evaluation insights, and accountability metrics to support your leadership practices. Join us for a hands-on exploration and leave with actionable strategies for leveraging Edugence data to enhance your campus goals.
