May 2021 Agenda

Opening Keynote:

"In the Arena: Using Grit, Resilience, and Reflection to Manage in Challenging Times"

9:00am-10:00am

Speakers:

  • Dr. Joseph Meloche, Superintendent - Cherry Hill Public Schools

  • LaCoyya Weathington, Director of Special Education - Cherry Hill Public Schools

Breakout Session #1

10:15am - 11:15am

  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: A Comprehensive Approach to Improving Student Outcomes

    • Peggy McDonald, Coordinator of Special Projects, NJPSA/FEA

  • Hot Issues in Special Education Law: COVID-19 Edition

    • David Nash, Esq. Director of LEGAL ONE

  • Supporting New Special Education Teachers: The Pandemic and its Impact and Beyond

    • Dr. Suzanne McCotter, Dean, School of Education, TCNJ

Networking Break

11:15am - 12:00pm

Breakout Session #1

12:00pm-1:00pm

  • Leveraging ESSER I, II, and III, CEIS, and ESEA: Bringing Together Post-pandemic Guidance, Physical/Material Resources, Training and Accountability

    • Sue Gamm, Esq.

  • Collaborative Mental Health Screening, Training, and Progress Monitoring: Broadening the Scope of Intervention Services while Integrating Fiscally-Responsible Strategies

    • Amy Collins, Supervisor of Special Education;

    • Thomas Cox, Counselor;

    • Nicole L Speigel, School Social Worker and Mental Health Counselor; Alexandria Pensiero, School Psychologist;

    • Terrence McStravick, Mental Health Counselor - Pennsauken Public Schools

  • Tiered Mental Health Supports-Focused on Transition to School Buildings and At-Risk Populations

    • Dr. Kim Buxenbaum, Director of the Office of Special Education, NJ Department of Education; and John Worthington, Esq., Legal One Consultant

Closing Panel:

"Tackling the Challenges of Providing High-Quality COVID-Related Special Education Services"

1:15pm-2:15pm

  • Leveraging ESSER I, II, and III, CEIS, and ESEA: Bringing Together Post-pandemic Guidance, Physical/Material Resources, Training and Accountability

    • Sue Gamm, Esq.

  • Collaborative Mental Health Screening, Training, and Progress Monitoring: Broadening the Scope of Intervention Services while Integrating Fiscally-Responsible Strategies

    • Amy Collins, Supervisor of Special Education;

    • Thomas Cox, Counselor;

    • Nicole L Speigel, School Social Worker and Mental Health Counselor;

    • Alexandria Pensiero, School Psychologist;

    • Terrence McStravick, Mental Health Counselor - Pennsauken Public Schools

  • Tiered Mental Health Supports-Focused on Transition to School Buildings and At-Risk Populations

    • Dr. Kim Buxenbaum, Director of the Office of Special Education, NJ Department of Education; and John Worthington, Esq., Legal One Consultant

Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Breakout Session #2

1:45pm - 3:00pm

  • Accounting for Accelerated Learning in the IEP: SMART, Standards Based, and Progress Monitored

    • Dr. David Bateman

  • A High Tide Floats All Boats: Using Differentiated and Intensified Instruction and Support to Accelerate Learning for All Students

    • Dr. Judy Elliott

  • Leveraging Social Media to Support Professional Learning

    • David Meyer

  • Legal One: COVID Special Education Update

    • John Worthington, Esq.

About Public Consulting Group

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG employs over 2,500 professionals in more than 50 offices worldwide. PCG offers education consulting services and technology solutions that help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries of education to promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources. To learn more, visit http://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/education.