Education + Business Summit 2024: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

108 Moving Forward: Using Everyday Consequences to Cultivate Employer-Worthy Soft Skills

Are you tired of hearing excuses for why work isn’t done or why something was misunderstood? It's because students have come through Covid; they have worked from home; rules and deadlines were lax. As the world moves forward, how can you help teach your students the EmployABILITY Soft Skills required for the workplace? During this interactive session, we will share case studies and focus on 5 ways to ensure your students will do what they say they will do and can work through problems and obstacles to succeed at school, at home, and in the workplace.

Monday June 24, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 104 A

School Counselors, Regional Career Specialists

11:15am EDT

43 Buff Nuggets for CTE Educators

Brian Buffington is serving up the freshest batch of Buff Nuggets for all of his CTE teacher friends. In this session, you will get hands-on experience with Brian’s favorite and most current teacher-centered tools that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and fun. This is a fan-favorite session empowering teachers with smaller/more simple tools and strategies.

Speakers

Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington loves helping teachers and leaders do more with technology. He’s passionate about using tech in creative, fun, and engaging ways. His background as a middle school teacher, musician, entrepreneur and youth minister gives him a unique perspective on K-12 education... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training, Business

1:15pm EDT

42 Buff Nuggets for CTE Educators

Speakers

Brian Buffington

Monday June 24, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training, Marketing

2:30pm EDT

114 Compliance Crash Course on the Uniform Grading Policy and Regulations

Is your district compliant with the Uniform Grading Policy, activity course codes, dual credit rules, and State Board of Education regulations? Do you feel confident that your transcripts and policies are correct? Administrators and counselors can brush up on their knowledge of the SCDE's rules and regulations and walk away with confidence or a plan of action for the next academic school year.

Speakers

Laura L McNair

Academic Accountability Specialist, SCDE

Laura McNair is a six-year veteran of the South Carolina Department of Education. She works in the Division of College and Career Readiness, Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition Services, where she assists districts with high school diplomas, transcripts... Read More →

Monday June 24, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 104 A

School Counselors, School Principals

3:45pm EDT

162 Beyond the Whiteboard: Five Effective Strategies to Elevate Student Engagement

No matter if you teach Ag. Science, Health Science, or STEM join us as we explore 5 interactive research-based strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into your CTE course that will increase student engagement and foster student success. Let’s dig into the heart of effective teaching by focusing on student engagement—a proven best practice in education—that will help students gain workforce skills and be career/post-secondary ready by creating deeper more meaningful understanding, decreasing management issues, and setting the foundation for life-long learning.

Speakers

Meredith Lewellen

Monday June 24, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Room 104 A

School Principals, District CTE Directors

10:15am EDT

103 Career-Connected Learning with YouScience Brightpath

Do you find yourself having career conversations with the students in your classes? What tools and resources do you have to help you feel knowledgeable and successful in helping guide them through thoughtful career exploration? Join us to learn how the tools in YouScience Brightpath can help you recruit the best fit for students for your programs and align student learning and industry certifications with their aptitude and career discovery.

Speakers

Ivey Harrison

Senior Territory Manager, YouScience

Prior to working with YouScience, I worked in college admissions and high school counseling for 15 years at schools in SC and GA. I started full time with YouScience in Spring 2019 and am passionate about our mission to solve America's workforce skills gap and promote access to our... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 104 A

STEM, Health Sciences

11:30am EDT

64 EVERFI: Supporting the HS Personal Finance Graduation Requirement with Ready-to-Go Lessons

Whether you are a seasoned veteran at teaching financial literacy or you have been recently tasked to teach personal finance at your school for the first time, EVERFI has you covered. This session will provide an overview of EVERFI’s digital HS financial literacy course offerings, all aligned to the personal finance standards and available to all South Carolina educators at no cost. You will walk away with immediate access to EVERFI’s platform, directions on how to explore the digital lesson catalog, and implementation ideas to get students started. For the best experience, please bring a device!

Speakers

Rika Nishimura

EVERFI's online activities cover the critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, mental wellness, literacy skills, etc - and they're all free. The online lessons are self-guided and the built-in assessments... Read More →

Tuesday June 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 104 A

Finance, Business

1:30pm EDT

63 Future Smart, Future Ready, Future Prepared: Kickstart Financial Literacy for Middle School Students

By Middle School, students have developed the capacity to understand economic concepts, make financial judgments, and assign value to purchases and brands. Yet, the majority of today’s students don’t have the money management skills they need to navigate the modern financial world. This session will provide an overview of EVERFI’s digital MS financial literacy course offerings, all standards-aligned and available to all South Carolina educators at no cost. You will walk away with immediate access to EVERFI’s platform, directions on how to explore the digital lesson catalog, and implementation ideas to get students started. For the best experience, please bring a device!

Speakers

Rika Nishimura

Tuesday June 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 104 A

Finance, Business

2:45pm EDT

117 Take your Middle School Career Fair to the Next Level

Do you want to expose your middle school students to different careers, but aren't sure where to start? Then this is the presentation for you! Come learn simple techniques and strategies to help you create a fun and exciting career fair. You'll see what has worked for us, and avoidable pitfalls.

Speakers

Edward J Young

Career Development Facilitator, Fort Mill High School

Tuesday June 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 104 A

School Counselors, Career Counselors

8:30am EDT

98 Middle/High Ocean Odyssey: Career Exploration Under and Around the SC Sea

Take home free (grant-funded) digital or physical (depending on the location of the school) resources with a focus on the coastal counties of SC. The lesson plans, activity kits, professional learning, and a learning community are designed to raise awareness and increase Ocean Literacy; deepen students’ understanding of ocean science; increase students’ awareness of ocean careers; and develop STEM skills applicable to ocean science and exploration.

Speakers

Shelby Elise Simmons

Lowcountry Regional Workforce Advisor, SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce

Shelby Elise Simmons, MAT, MEd., is the Lowcountry Regional Workforce Advisor with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.Over the past 24 years, Shelby has served South Carolinians as a k-12 teacher, technical college instructor, small business owner, and prior... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 104 A

STEM, Career Counselors

9:45am EDT

145 How Visual Storytelling Holds the Key to Inspire Our Future Workforce and Bridges the Talent Gap

Dorian Iribarren, lead filmmaker at Motion Filmworks, will educate on the power of visual storytelling and the impact it can have on your organization to attract talent. We will showcase dynamic videos and share success stories of how we have helped multiple industries harness the power of their story to influence behavior and drive change. Our video examples will include sectors of Education, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Empowerment.

Speakers

Dorian Iribarren

Maggie Iribarren

Wednesday June 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 104 A

Arts, Marketing | AV, Marketing | Communications, Marketing

11:00am EDT

3 From Burnout to Balance: Self-Care Essentials for Educators

Feeling on the brink of burnout? I've been there and I've got your back! Join me, Lana Penley, former principal turned SEL coach, in a transformative session tailored just for you. In this presentation, we'll talk about the impact of stress, the significance of self-care, and learn the benefits of mindfulness as a tool for stress mitigation. By the end of our session, you'll walk away with a personalized 3-step Stress Management plan that, when implemented, can lead to less stress and more joy.

Speakers

Lana Penley

Former School Principal, Current SEL Advocate, UnlockingSEL

Lana Penley, a celebrated author, renowned speaker, and esteemed former Principal, is a prominent leader in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Unlocking SEL. With 25 years of experience, she has developed groundbreaking, mindfulness-based approaches... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training

1:00pm EDT

83 SEL Starts with Us: Unlocking the Power of Mindful Leadership for Principals in Today's Educational Climate

Join us for an essential exploration into the transformative power of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness at the leadership level. Amidst the unprecedented challenges faced by schools post-pandemic, the well-being of our educational leaders has never been more crucial. This workshop is designed to equip educational leaders with innovative mindfulness techniques, SEL strategies, and leadership practices aimed at fostering self-care, resilience, and a thriving school environment. Lana Penley, a visionary in the field of education, guides participants through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Drawing on her rich background as a former principal, current CEO, and esteemed author, Lana shares her compelling story of overcoming adversity through SEL, transforming her school and her life in the aftermath of a crisis, and finding renewed joy and purpose in her work. You will leave this session equipped with three practical, and effective strategies to support principal well-being.

Speakers

Lana Penley

Former School Principal, Current SEL Advocate, UnlockingSEL

Wednesday June 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 104 A

School Principals, District CTE Directors

2:15pm EDT

15 Don't Drop The Ball: Remember Your Purpose

An interactive session to engage all educators on their importance and impact on students. One of the primary goals of educators is to ensure student success by teaching students where they are. In this session, we will discuss solutions to counteract teaching fatigue and burnout such as self-care, understanding learning styles and adapting to them in the classroom, practicing student empathy, and continuing professional development. Applying these simple principles will help prevent you from dropping the ball as an educator.

Speakers

Dr. Renee Bell-Patty

Kimberly Brantley

Wednesday June 26, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 104 A

Human Services, Career Counselors

3:30pm EDT

243 Wired for Success: Unpacking EV Components, Systems, and Safety

In this hands-on learning session, automotive educators will gain a comprehensive overview of electric vehicle (EV) components and configuration. From batteries and motors to charging systems and controllers, participants will learn how EVs differ from traditional vehicles and learn tips to effectively teach this content to students. Additionally, the session will cover safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) specifically for working on EVs. Educators will learn the importance of proper tooling and procedures to mitigate risks associated with EV maintenance and repair. By the end of the session, attendees will have the knowledge and resources to begin incorporating EV curriculum and equipment into their classrooms and shops, preparing their students for the future of automotive technology.

Speakers

Baily Soto

Curriculum Specialist, Legacy EV

Baily is an undeniable trailblazer in the development of electrification education programs. As a Curriculum Specialist at Legacy EV and with a decade of experience in education, she is a passionate champion for creating future leaders and technicians in the EV industry. She has been... Read More →

Wednesday June 26, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Room 104 A

STEM

8:30am EDT

104 Fostering a Growth Mindset: Nurturing Resilient Learners

Embark on a transformative journey with this engaging presentation. We will dive into the concept of a growth mindset and provide educators with practical tools and strategies to cultivate resilience and perseverance in their students. Let us share our research-based benefits, strategies to develop resilience, tips for building a supportive classroom culture, and real-life success stories.

Speakers

Jamie Brunson

Thursday June 27, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 104 A

Education & Training

9:45am EDT

54 Coding in Minecraft: Game-Based Learning in the High School Computer Science Classroom

Join us in this session to discover how you can immerse your students in their learning while preparing them for the AP Computer Science Principles exam. Learn how you can leverage the 'Coding in Minecraft' expert pathway to cover most of the AP CSP big ideas while engaging your students in fully immersive game-based learning. In addition, see how students can earn a credential through our Capstone Credential Exam. Come and hear how you can take advantage of this unique approach to teaching coding and computer science in a way that captivates and motivates your students, all at NO COST to South Carolina schools.

Speakers

Jennifer Brown

Product Manager, Prodigy Learning

Prodigy Learning is an award-winning global EdTech business, providing innovative online platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills. These solutions range from skills assessments in education through to job-ready digital skills credentials.

Thursday June 27, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Room 104 A

Information Technology, STEM

11:00am EDT

186 Flexibility to Re-Enroll Students Lost During COVID: OCtech's RACE to Finish Project

Learn how OCtech is incorporating shortened terms, hybridization, flexible scheduling, and simulation to re-enroll students who dropped out during COVID-19 through the College's Re-engagement And Completion Experience (RACE) to Finish project. The session will review how key project activities can be replicated to increase enrollment, retention, and completion of at-risk students.

Speakers

Leah Jones

Director of Accreditation and Accountability, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Thursday June 27, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 104 A

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