CAS Annual Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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9:20am PDT

Making Meaning of Metrics to Move Mountains - Understanding and Operationalizing Insights and Lessons Learned from the State Accountability Index and Smarter Balanced Assessments FILLING

Friday March 28, 2025 9:20am - 10:35am PDT

Learn to access and analyze school accountability and assessment information to extrapolate meaningful information and utilize insights to accurately inform school improvement efforts.
When Canton Middle School received notice of having an area of focus on the state accountability index, they accepted the invitation to join the Commissioner's Network and embrace the work of school improvement. Join school staff as they share their learning journey and insights into the accountability index and state assessments, and how they cracked "the code" of the metrics and used that information to drive growth through strategic practices. Join them to learn the necessary change processes to support any school in learning to serve each and every student even better.

Speakers

Jon Bishop

Assistant Superintendent, Canton Public Schools

Jon Bishop is the Assistant Superintendent in the Canton Public Schools. He has worked to spark innovation, create systems to support coherence, and used vision to compel growth. He has worked systemically with staff and administration to guide Canton in its strong growth across recent... Read More →

Jeffrey Moore

Principal, Canton Middle School

Jeffrey Moore is the Principal of Canton Middle School. Through his six years as principal, he has navigated the challenges of the pandemic, embraced the call to action for school improvement, and is leading to ensure growth for each and every student within his school.

Friday March 28, 2025 9:20am - 10:35am PDT
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10:45am PDT

Exploring Hip-Hop in the Classroom LIMITED

Friday March 28, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT

This workshop will explore the five elements of hip-hop and ways to implement these in your school and classrooms to create a more positive and welcoming climate and culture. We will explore the history of hip-hop, as well as the current movement to improve a sense of belonging through approaching students with a recognition of their culture by creating a bridge with your own. Participants will walk away with ideas and tools to incorporate culturally relevant opportunities in their school culture and classroom activities. Concepts will be based on elements from James "Fresh Professor" Miles' presentation group, https://www.edvengersedu.com/home, and book, "Gotta Stay Fresh".

Speakers

Jarrid Clifton

Associate Principal, Timothy Edwards Middle School

Jarrid Clifton is an AP at Timothy Edwards Middle School (TEMS) in South Windsor, and a 90s hip-hop head, who realized that the connections made through embracing a shared culture through music can shape relationships with students, staff, and families. Embracing the five elements... Read More →

Dijon Johnson

Music Educator, Timothy Edwards Middle School

Dijon Johnson is a passionate middle school music teacher at TEMS, dedicated to inspiring students through engaging lessons in guitar, piano, and music theory. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, Dijon fosters a classroom where every student can discover their musical p... Read More →

Friday March 28, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
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12:45pm PDT

Redefining Success Through the Vision of a Graduate FILLING

Friday March 28, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

In schools and districts across Connecticut and throughout the country, the idea of a vision of a graduate (VoG), is becoming a new and important way to measure and celebrate student progress. Schools and districts with a VoG are focused on preparing graduates for a future that will require them to have not only content knowledge and understanding but also transferable skills and dispositions that will allow them to be flexible and adaptable in the rapidly changing world. The VoG encourages schools and districts to shift what is central to education as we know it and re-design systems to highlight the strengths and abilities of all learners. It can be a powerful force to dismantle inequities. Join NEASC staff to discuss the creation and implementation of a school or district VoG. You will come away with ideas and resources (including the newly released NEASC VoG Handbook) that will help you move this work forward in your school or district.

Speakers

Alyson Geary

Director for Accreditation and School Improvement - NEASC, New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Alyson Geary worked in public schools as an educator for six years and as a principal for nine. Beginning her journey in Las Vegas, Alyson moved to Massachusetts where she worked as assistant principal and then principal for Hopkinton High School. She received her Master of Education... Read More →

Carl Johnson

Associate Director for Accreditation and School Improvement, New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Carl Johnson joined NEASC in 2023 after two decades serving as an educator and administrator in Connecticut schools. Carl began his career as a social studies teacher at Farmington High School before becoming student activities director in 2013. He then served as assistant principal... Read More →

Friday March 28, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
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