ADE Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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10:20am CDT

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT

This session offers an overview of the third-grade promotion law, emphasizing state requirements, available resources, and district support for meeting deadlines. Participants will examine literacy as a shared responsibility to ensure all students achieve reading proficiency by third grade. The session also covers prevention and support strategies for K-3 students, reviews good cause exemptions, and discusses next steps for designing student support.

Speakers

Kiffany Pride

Assistant Commissioner, Arkansas Department of Education

Kiffany Pride currently serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Learning Services for Arkansas’ Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). With 27 years of experience, Dr. Pride has recently served as the Director of Curriculum and Assessment and RISE Assessor for the... Read More →

Sandy Shepard

Lead State RISE Specialist, Arkansas Department of Education

In her 35th year in education, Sandy Shepard partners with districts to align K-5 ELA instruction with the Science of Reading and Arkansas standards.

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Exhibit Hall B Hot Springs Convention Center

Instruction, Literacy

ADE Summit 2026

10:20am CDT

Kiffany Pride

Sandy Shepard

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