Special Breakout Session with Keynote - Ben Winchester
Breakout Session #6
Presentation Date: Tuesday, October 29
Presentation Time: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Location: Tundra E & F
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DESCRIPTION:
Are you ready to transform your Professional Learning Community (PLC) from "PLC Lite" to "PLC Right"? Join us in this dynamic session where we explore the power of AI tools to enhance collaboration, streamline processes, and deepen instructional impact within your PLCs. Discover how AI can facilitate meaningful dialogue, develop proficiency scales, and generate actionable insights, allowing educators to focus more on impactful teaching and less on administrative tasks. Engage in this discussion to gain the confidence and skills needed to bring these innovative strategies back to your educational communities and drive real, sustainable improvement. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your PLCs with AI!
PRESENTER: Jennifer Riggle is the Director of Student Services Prevention and Wellness at CESA 4
Jennifer Riggle is the Director of Student Services Prevention and Wellness at CESA 4 in West Salem, WI, serving 26 school districts in western Wisconsin. With 14 years of experience as a school counselor and psychologist in diverse communities, Jennifer is committed to creating equitable systems that meet the needs of an evolving population of students, families, and teachers. In her quest for innovative solutions to entrenched problems in education, she focuses on the utility of AI to solve previously intractable issues. Jennifer believes AI can transform education by enhancing collective efficacy and ensuring students are well-prepared both academically and emotionally.
PRESENTER: Britni Walz serves as the Instructional Services and Educational Technology Director at CESA 4
Britni Walz serves as the Instructional Services and Educational Technology Director at CESA 4, leading the delivery of educational services and resources to empower educators and drive student success. With 14 years of experience in education, she is committed to academic excellence and growth. As a high school science teacher, she implemented PBIS and SAIG, laying the groundwork for holistic student development. As a middle school instructional coach and associate principal, she enhanced teaching practices and reshaped school culture through innovative educational strategies. Britni believes that AI in education can transform systems for the benefit of all, enhancing collective efficacy and success. Her expertise in educational technology is instrumental in driving systemic shifts necessary for the reinvention of educational practices, ensuring that both students and educators are well-prepared for the future.