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Tuesday, July 14
 

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Time & Meeting Standards: Smart Strategies for New Administrators
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Rooms 203 & 204
New administrators often face unexpected challenges that can impact accreditation. This session uses real scenarios to unpack common pitfalls and offers clear, practical strategies to address them before they become bigger issues.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Sullivan

Andy Sullivan

Director of Educator Effectiveness, DESE
avatar for Brooke McCain

Brooke McCain

Director of Monitoring and Accreditation, Arkansas Department of Education
Brooke McCain is a leading expert in accreditation and monitoring, with a passion for district improvement, recognized for equipping school leaders with the practical tools needed to manage compliance and drive real results. Heading Arkansas’s on-site monitoring and accreditation... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Jeanie Johnson

Dr. Jeanie Johnson

PSA Coordinator of Monitoring & Accreditation, ADE DESE
As Coordinator of Monitoring & Accreditation within the Office of Public School Accountability, I work alongside my team to support school districts across Arkansas in understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities under state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Our unit... Read More →
avatar for Amber Pirnique

Amber Pirnique

DIrector of Special Projects, Arkansas Department of Education
Amber Pirnique serves as Director of Special Projects for the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), leading priority, cross‑agency initiatives that advance statewide goals in literacy, coaching, and system support. Her portfolio includes The Writing Revolution... Read More →
ADE Summit 2026 Maximizing Time and Meeting Standards pdf
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Rooms 203 & 204 Hot Springs Convention Center
  Operations, Accountability

2:20pm CDT

Leading School Improvement
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:20pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 208
Step into the year with clarity and momentum. This session highlights practical strategies for leading school‑wide improvement efforts, building trust quickly, and identifying the right levers for early wins. Perfect for new district administrators ready to make a meaningful impact from day one.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Julie Workman

Dr. Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford ESC
avatar for Andy Sullivan

Andy Sullivan

Director of Educator Effectiveness, DESE
avatar for Brooke McCain

Brooke McCain

Director of Monitoring and Accreditation, Arkansas Department of Education
Brooke McCain is a leading expert in accreditation and monitoring, with a passion for district improvement, recognized for equipping school leaders with the practical tools needed to manage compliance and drive real results. Heading Arkansas’s on-site monitoring and accreditation... Read More →
avatar for Ashley Harris

Ashley Harris

Director of Learning and Development
Ashley Harris, Ed.S, is an educational leader currently serving as the Director for Learning and Development in Arkansas, where she is dedicated to transforming education by prioritizing high-quality instructional opportunities for students. She holds an Education Specialist degree... Read More →
ADE Summit 2026 Leading School Improvement pdf
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:20pm - 3:30pm CDT
Room 208 Hot Springs Convention Center
  Operations, Accountability

3:40pm CDT

On-Site & In-Coding: What to expect for accreditation in 2026-27
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Room 205
Accreditation is getting a refresh. Come learn what DESE will be looking for on‑site and how next year’s process and timeline will work differently. Walk away with clarity, direction, and a head start on preparing your district.
Speakers
avatar for Brooke McCain

Brooke McCain

Director of Monitoring and Accreditation, Arkansas Department of Education
Brooke McCain is a leading expert in accreditation and monitoring, with a passion for district improvement, recognized for equipping school leaders with the practical tools needed to manage compliance and drive real results. Heading Arkansas’s on-site monitoring and accreditation... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Jeanie Johnson

Dr. Jeanie Johnson

PSA Coordinator of Monitoring & Accreditation, ADE DESE
As Coordinator of Monitoring & Accreditation within the Office of Public School Accountability, I work alongside my team to support school districts across Arkansas in understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities under state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Our unit... Read More →
avatar for Kristina Eisenhower

Kristina Eisenhower

Arkansas Department of Education
avatar for Matt Douglas

Matt Douglas

State Monitoring Support Specialist, Arkansas Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
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ADE Summit 2026 On Site & In Coding What's New in Accreditation pdf
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Room 205 Hot Springs Convention Center
  Operations, Accountability
 

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