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.
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 →
During this session we will develop and implement a personalized system to manage tasks, requests, and interruptions, resulting in more intentional use of work time and energy. Participants will strengthen their current organizational methods by leveraging lists and time management strategies to improve overall effectiveness and productivity.
Student Assignment - You have questions, we have answers! Why do we reassign students? Doesn't this family get transportation? I don't understand why a family in Buncombe can't enroll a student here with the aunt. We will walk through all of the legalese and policy components to help you better engage with families.
You’ve seen the Panorama Family Survey data! Now, let’s make it work for you. This deep-dive session is designed for users ready to move beyond the basics and into high-impact action. We will leverage Panorama’s new enhanced reporting tools to generate sophisticated stakeholder reports and streamline how you share insights with your community. We’ll focus on aligning your findings with SIP goals and building a concrete roadmap for the 2026–2027 school year. Best fit for: Users who are already comfortable with the Panorama platform and are looking for advanced strategies to drive school improvement.
Kimberly Hall Burton, a veteran educator with 30 years of experience in public education, is currently employed by the Wake County Public School System in Cary, North Carolina. Kimberly joined the Wake County Public School System in 2000. She began her career, in 1994, in the state... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT Room 16
When 44% of your students are Hispanic, family engagement isn’t an initiative—it’s a responsibility. Join us to learn how we built meaningful partnerships with almost no funding by collaboratively designing and launching monthly Hispanic Family Nights to empower our Hispanic families. It all started with one question: How do we truly partner with 215 Hispanic students and their families? That question grew into a movement that reshaped our school community. After hosting our first Hispanic Family Night in September, we followed our student data and recognized the need for intentional action to support our largest student group. The initial event was a success, leaving families eager for more—so Hispanic Family Nights became a monthly tradition, and attendance has continued to grow. In this session, participants will learn how we empower Hispanic families while holding ourselves accountable for improving outcomes for our Hispanic students. Key takeaways include how our ESL team, principal, and newly formed Hispanic Liaison Committee collaboratively plan each event using student data and SIP goals to guide content. We will share topics such as understanding report cards, supporting nightly reading, helping children in math, and navigating assessments including mCLASS, NC Check-Ins, and ACCESS.By honoring family perspectives, removing language barriers, and leveraging existing resources, we’ve created sustainable, high-impact engagement—without large budgets—and hope our journey inspires your school community.
This session is designed for K-5 principals seeking to increase student reading outcomes and student growth. In this session, participants will clarify what sound reading instruction looks like within Kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms, then apply these look-fors to determine current state and future School Improvement goals. This session will make connections between current Science of Reading research and daily classroom practice in both Word Recognition and Language Comprehension. Participants will leave with the ability to recognize research-based literacy practices within their school and will have an increased capacity to lead literacy instructional change. Devices are suggested for this session.
Coordinating Teacher, ERASS Region 2, Wake County Public School System My name is Gioia (Joy-ah) Perry, and I am driven by the belief that every child deserves a high quality education. I also believe that literacy is the key to dismantling inequity. By leveraging the Science of Reading, we can establish a clear pathway to ensure each student graduate... Read More →
Coordinating Teacher, ERASS Region 2, Wake County Public School System
Laura Abraham is a proud product of public schools in NC. She has been employed by Wake County since 2012, serving as a classroom teacher (Kindergarten/2nd/4th grades) and Instructional Facilitator, before transitioning to her current role as Coordinating Teacher in the Elementary... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:10am - 11:40am EDT Room 16
This workshop examines strategies for fostering collective efficacy and shared accountability among school leaders and the Section 504 meeting facilitators they supervise. Through collaborative learning and shared decision-making, participants will examine specific Section 504 procedures and pertinent case law to develop a more robust understanding of Section 504 service delivery at their sites. These efforts are intended to improve student outcomes and to reduce school-based parent grievances.
Drawing on empirical research and practical examples, the session provides actionable guidance for establishing a balanced support framework that enables Section 504 teams to operate with confidence and effectiveness. Participants will acquire tools to harness the collective capacity of their Section 504 teams for sustained, effective support of students eligible under Section 504. Participants are requested to bring and use a laptop or tablet (e.g., iPad) for full engagement in the session. This workshop is particularly beneficial for newly appointed WCPSS school administrators.
Joseph Man currently serves as a Senior Administrator with WCPSS 504 Services. In this role, he supports 504 non-discrimination policy implementation, ECATS 504 data management, staff training, administrative consultation around non-discrimination challenges, and complaints resolution... Read More →
Julie began her career in WCPSS at Fuquay-Varina HS in 1995 where she taught English and served as School Improvement Team chair. She transitioned to Wake Education Partnership in 2007 where she managed and developed programs, provided professional development, and covered local... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT Room 16
You have an item that has been placed on a Board of Education agenda. What does that mean? Which kind of meeting? Are you presenting or not? What is a precis? The deadlines to submit everything are when?!?! This session goes behind the scenes to explain the various kinds of Board meetings and Board materials and the timeline for getting everything published.
Julie began her career in WCPSS at Fuquay-Varina HS in 1995 where she taught English and served as School Improvement Team chair. She transitioned to Wake Education Partnership in 2007 where she managed and developed programs, provided professional development, and covered local... Read More →
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT Room 16
