Student Support Services and Special Education are partnering together to launch work around Restorative Mindsets in school climates. This presentation will talk about the opportunity to begin work focused on creating a restorative school climate in their school. We will discuss training and coaching that may be available to schools but also how schools might create systems within their school to move to a restorative mindset. Learning Model Connection: See Me
Assistanat Superintendent Student Support Services, WCPSS
With over 30 years of service in education, Michele Woodson brings a wealth of leadership experience to the mission of student success. Her career path—spanning roles from classroom teacher and instructional coach to Principal, Chief Academic Officer, and now Assistant Superintendent—reflects... Read More →
Assistant Superintendent Special Education Services, Wake County Public Schools
Lisa Allred is a career educator with 40 years of experience with Special Education students. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Mercer University, a Master of Education Degree in Learning Disabilities from Georgia Southern University, and an Educational Specialist... Read More →
This session will help participants review school data to develop plans and set intentions leading to change in students’ school experiences. Highlighting a targeted approach designed to address discrepancies in outcomes of Black students in grades 3–5, presenters will share their journey from inception to current progress, and a transparent look at next steps. School leaders will walk away with practical strategies to plan, communicate, and actively dismantle inequities within their own buildings. Devices required
Jodie is a School Counselor at Alston Ridge Elementary School in Wake County Public Schools with 14 years of experience. A passionate advocate for student success, she led her school to achieve RAMP status in 2023. Jodie is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and a Licensed Clinical... Read More →
Dr. Trina Clinkscales is a dedicated School Counselor at Alston Ridge Elementary School, bringing 25 years of experience as an elementary educator and counselor to the Wake County Public School system. Throughout her career, she has served students and families in Greenville, Gwinnett... Read More →
Niko is the Principal of Alston Ridge Elementary School in Wake County Schools. He has served as an elementary school principal and assistant principal for 15 years at Alston Ridge Elementary, Fuller Magnet Elementary in Southeast Raleigh, and Forestview Elementary in Durham Public... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT Room 13
This session will provide an overview of school based Family Engagement data sets, and how different data points can lead schools to select a variety of School Improvement Indicators outside of E 1.06. This session will include existing data sets, ways to gather additional data from students, families & staff, and how the approach to specific data trends may live in an "E" indicator outside of E1.06.
This session highlights the collaborative work of ALC Teacher Jesse DiMartino and Principal Anne Marie Adkins in restructuring a middle school Alternative Learning Center to better align with the Wake County Public School System Strategic Plan. The presentation focuses on designing a responsive support model that prioritizes student engagement, increased attendance, and the development of CASEL social-emotional competencies. Central to this approach is the belief that the Alternative Learning Center is a support structure for all students, not solely a space for those receiving disciplinary consequences. Instead, it serves as a proactive environment where students can access targeted interventions, build self-regulation skills, and strengthen their connection to the school community.Participants will learn how restorative practices, structured reflection, and individualized supports were implemented for students. The goal is to decrease student recidivism who repeatedly demonstrate Level I and Level II behaviors as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. The restructuring emphasizes skill-building, accountability, and instructional continuity with the goals of increasing students’ instructional seat time in core classrooms and decreasing suspension rates for minor offenses. Attendees will gain practical strategies for creating structured, supportive environments that help students develop the behavioral and social-emotional skills necessary to successfully re-engage in the general education setting.
