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WCPSS 2026 Summer Leadership Conference
2026 WCPSS Summer Leadership Conference Onward Together - Leading with Compassion and Courage
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Wednesday, July 22
 

8:30am EDT

New Oracle Reporting Hub
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
This is an introduction to the new Oracle Reporting Hub, designed to assist with reporting needs in schools using Oracle ERP. The Hub will continue to grow and evolve as our district becomes more familiar with the tool.This platform is a robust reporting solution that is directly integrated with Oracle ERP. It provides an easier and more efficient way to access the data you need, presented in a clearer and more user-friendly format than current methods.
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Jimmy Ewing

Director - Business Systems, Wake County Public Schools
I have been serving Wake County Public Schools for over 22 years. I currently lead the Oracle Support Team. I enjoy working with staff to identify where my team might help bridge a gap between technology and day to day operations.
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Laura Barnes

Enterprise Project Manager, Wake County Public School System
I lead enterprise-level technology and infastructure initiatives that advance district priorities and strategic goals across one of the larges k-12 systems in the nation. I build cross-functional project teams across leadership levels throughout the system to build collaboration and... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 16

12:25pm EDT

A Bloom(s), a Hat(tie), and a Gem(ini) Walk Into a Classroom. What happens next?
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:25pm - 1:25pm EDT
This hands-on session bridges the gap between AI technology and proven pedagogy. Using John Hattie’s Visible Learning and Bloom’s Taxonomy as our guide, you will learn how to offload lower-level tasks to AI so students can focus on high-rigor, critical thinking.Together, we will explore how to rethink instruction adapt assessments to move beyond rote memorization and traditional essay writing effectively solve the common "writer’s block" hurdle. You will walk away with ready-to-implement ideas that include high impact teaching strategies targeting an effect size of over 0.4 on Hattie’s HITS scale and guide students to work in the top tiers of Bloom’s pyramid. To ensure responsible AI integration, this session will incorporate awareness of how and when to teach students to verify, edit, and ethically cite AI-generated content. We will also emphasize safety and ethics, including raising awareness of protecting student data (PII) and identifying bias in AI-generated outcomes.If you are curious about how to include AI in starting to empower "critical thinkers," this session provides the research-backed roadmap you need.
Speakers
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Tanya Churchill

Digital Learning Coordinator, WCPSS
Tanya has been an educator with Wake County Public Schools since 2000 as a 4th grade teacher, science specialist, Instructional Technology Facilitator and now a Digital Learning Coordinator. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer as well as an ISTE Certified Educator and... Read More →
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Dawn Vinson

Digital Learning Coordinator, WCPSS
With over two decades of experience in public education, I am passionate about navigating the intersection of pedagogy and technology. I spent 18 years in the elementary classroom and three years as a School Library Media Coordinator before stepping into my current role as a Digital... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:25pm - 1:25pm EDT
Apex

12:25pm EDT

Connected Leadership: A Case for Microsoft Teams in School Communication
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:25pm - 1:25pm EDT
Leading with courage requires clear, transparent, and efficient communication. In this session, we explore how Microsoft Teams can serve as the central nervous system for school-based leadership and central services. By streamlining internal workflows and professional learning communities, leaders can model the Creative Communicator (DLS.CC.6) standard. We will discuss how to move away from "email fatigue" and toward a more "Onward Together" communication model that fosters real-time collaboration, document security, and operational effectiveness.
Speakers
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Charles Patton

Director of Digital Content and Instruction, WCPSS
I serve on the Digital Learning and Libraries team for WCPSS and work with the Digital Learning Coordinators to support all staff on the selection and integration of digital resources to meet instructional needs. I am actively involved in our AI policy development and training, implementing... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:25pm - 1:25pm EDT
Sanford Conference Room
 
WCPSS 2026 Summer Leadership Conference
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