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Summer Leadership 2025
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Monday, June 2
 

8:30am CDT

Mandatory Session for Budget Managers
Monday June 2, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT
Mandatory Session for Budget Managers. This session repeats.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Stewart

Jennifer Stewart

Executive Director of Budget, Denton ISD
avatar for Vicki Garcia

Vicki Garcia

Executive Director of Financial Operations, Denton ISD
Monday June 2, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

12:45pm CDT

Teaming Up for LEGENDARY Family & Staff Engagement
Monday June 2, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CDT
Highly engaged families working in partnership with highly engaged staff is the recipe for student success. We will provide practical ideas that will increase engagement through:

* Collaborative Partnership
* Consistent Communication
* Collective Celebration

When PTA, campus administrators, and staff TEAM UP the results are LEGENDARY!
Speakers
avatar for Emily McLarty

Emily McLarty

Director of Staff Engagement, Denton ISD
Monday June 2, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

3:05pm CDT

Partnering for Impact: Building Engaging Campus Learning in Canvas
Monday June 2, 2025 3:05pm - 3:50pm CDT
Want to create engaging, self-paced professional learning for your staff but not sure where to start? This session will provide campus leaders with key principles for designing effective asynchronous training in Canvas and introduce an opportunity to partner with Digital Learning to develop custom courses for their staff. We’ll also showcase a ready-to-use PD course that can be implemented right away. Join us to explore strategies, see a model course in action, and learn how we can support your professional learning goals.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Elizondo

Megan Elizondo

Learning Management System Specialist, Denton ISD
Monday June 2, 2025 3:05pm - 3:50pm CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX
 
Tuesday, June 3
 

8:30am CDT

Your school's website serves as a vital platform for fostering connections with families, students, and the broader community.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
We're excited to share some great updates coming to our website for the 2025-26 school year! As we make the switch to the Finalsite platform, our goal is to help you get the most out of your website. We're here to provide helpful tips on adding engaging content and keeping your site updated throughout the year. Together, we can create a welcoming online space that connects our families, students, and community!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

9:20am CDT

Streamlining Student Registration: Introducing AI-Supported Document Processing! 
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CDT
Showcasing a new AI tool for all campus registrars and secretaries to facilitate the verification of required enrollment documents.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Kendrick

Valerie Kendrick

Senior Student Information System Specialist, Denton ISD
avatar for Tony Volner

Tony Volner

EIS Senior Architect, Denton ISD
Tuesday June 3, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

2:15pm CDT

From Good to Legendary: Leading the Future of T-TESS & Goal-Setting
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Legendary leaders don’t just observe and evaluate, they inspire growth. This session introduces campus administrators and principals to T-TESS Observer Sidekick and SMART Goal Sidekick, two AI-powered tools designed to streamline instructional feedback and goal-setting. Learn how administrators can leverage AI-driven insights to enhance T-TESS evaluations, fostering evidence-based conversations with teachers. Then, explore how principals can use SMART Goal Sidekick to guide educators in setting meaningful, measurable goals that drive continuous improvement. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of these tools, uncover best practices for AI-assisted leadership, and leave equipped to transform teacher development with data-driven, collaborative strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Ross Garison

Ross Garison

Director of Digital Learning, Denton ISD
Denton ISD Director of Digital Learning
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

3:05pm CDT

Elevate Your Game- Mastering PEIMS Data
Tuesday June 3, 2025 3:05pm - 3:50pm CDT
In this session, administrators will learn how to efficiently navigate Elevate Discipline Reports and complete PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System) data entry tasks in eSchoolPlus. We’ll cover best practices in reviewing six weeks reports, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for ensuring accuracy and compliance. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to PEIMS, this session will help you optimize your workflow and ensure data integrity.
Speakers
avatar for Carolynn Sprabeary

Carolynn Sprabeary

PEIMS Architect, Denton ISD
avatar for Lisa Bigrigg

Lisa Bigrigg

PEIMS Analyst, Denton ISD
Tuesday June 3, 2025 3:05pm - 3:50pm CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX
 
Wednesday, June 4
 

8:30am CDT

Behavior Mega Labs for Administrators
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT
The Behavior MegaLab Training is designed teach and/or remind educators about both critical concepts and some best practices that together are essential for responding to and preventing challenging behavior and for creating and maintaining a successful learning environment in their classrooms. This session will unveil to campus administrators the learning teachers receive during Behavior Mega Labs.
Speakers
avatar for Emma Weatherford

Emma Weatherford

District Behavior Coach, Denton ISD
avatar for Matt Preston

Matt Preston

Elementary Principal, Denton ISD
avatar for Laurel Geist

Laurel Geist

Lead Behavior Coach, Denton ISD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 8:30am - 10:05am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

10:10am CDT

Mandatory Session for Budget Managers
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:10am - 11:45am CDT
Mandatory Session for Budget Managers. This session repeats.
Speakers
avatar for Vicki Garcia

Vicki Garcia

Executive Director of Financial Operations, Denton ISD
avatar for Jennifer Stewart

Jennifer Stewart

Executive Director of Budget, Denton ISD
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:10am - 11:45am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

12:45pm CDT

The AI Advantage: Elevating Your Leadership
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CDT
This session is for Legendary Leaders who want to strategically implement AI for transformational leadership. Administrators will explore how AI can streamline decision-making, enhance instructional leadership, and optimize school operations in ways that drive meaningful, data-driven change.

In this session, we will cover:
- AI for Smarter Decision-Making: Using predictive analytics to forecast attendance issues, discipline trends, and staffing needs before they become crises.
- AI-Driven Leadership Efficiency: Automating meeting agendas, observation summaries, school-wide communications, and workflow management to free up time for what truly matters.
- AI in Instructional Leadership: Leveraging AI for personalized coaching cycles, goal tracking, and professional learning recommendations that align with teacher needs.
- AI for Equity and Community Engagement: Using AI for real-time multilingual communication, accessibility tools, and data-informed interventions to better serve diverse school communities.
- Strategic AI Implementation: Developing a custom AI roadmap for your campus, identifying high-impact AI strategies tailored to your leadership style and school goals.
Speakers
avatar for Ross Garison

Ross Garison

Director of Digital Learning, Denton ISD
Denton ISD Director of Digital Learning
Wednesday June 4, 2025 12:45pm - 1:30pm CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX
 
Thursday, June 5
 

8:30am CDT

School Law Training: Real Cases, Real Solutions
Thursday June 5, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
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
avatar for Deron Robinson

Deron Robinson

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

9:20am CDT

Leading a Dual Language Campus (Secondary)
Thursday June 5, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am 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 middle school.
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Leath

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 9:20am - 10:05am CDT
C109 3001 Bronco Way, Denton, TX

10:10am CDT

Campus and Fine Arts Administrator Collaboration (Elementary)
Thursday June 5, 2025 10:10am - 10:55am CDT
Ms. McGee and Ms. Vennell will share how they collaborate on teacher engagement, student engagement, curriculum questions, look-fors, and financial management.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Vennell

Erin Vennell

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