ADE Summit 2026

This one-hour session highlights the essential skills that support Algebra 1 readiness and the classroom data levers that most effectively reveal student needs. Participants will learn how simple, everyday data can guide targeted instruction and strengthen students’ pathway to Algebra 1 success.

High-impact tutoring is most effective when it is tightly aligned to core instruction. This session focuses on strategies for ensuring tutoring complements—not competes with—Tier I instruction. Participants will examine how classroom assessments can inform tutoring, how tutors and teachers communicate effectively, and how districts can strengthen instructional coherence across settings and systems. This session will also highlight an ongoing professional learning pilot at an AR district engage in an Outcomes-Based Contract with Instructional Coherence as the objective.

This session showcases the collaborative work of Local Lead Amy Pinkston and Preschool Director Abby Baker as they share how a strong Local Lead–program partnership can support effective CLASS implementation. Over the past year, Bald Knob Early Childhood Center has integrated CLASS through shared goal‑setting, aligned professional development, targeted coaching, and clear communication structures. Amy and Abby will outline how building leadership capacity, using observation data intentionally, and establishing manageable SMART goals have strengthened classroom practices and staff confidence. Attendees will gain practical strategies for partnering with their own Local Lead to implement CLASS with fidelity and support continuous improvement.