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Tuesday, July 14
 

10:20am CDT

Combining AI Efficiency with the Human Touch: Scaling Writing Feedback in Arkansas Classrooms
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
In this session, educators from Harrison Public Schools and EnlightenAI will share how Arkansas teachers are using AI to dramatically increase the amount of personalized writing feedback students receive without creating an unsustainable grading burden for teachers. The session will explore how teachers can maintain control over grading quality and instructional judgment while using AI to streamline feedback workflows, support student revision, and create more opportunities for writing practice. Participants will also see how these tools can help schools measure student writing growth over time while staying grounded in research-backed instructional best practices around timely, actionable feedback.
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Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA

1:00pm CDT

Magic School AI
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Courtright

Jaime Courtright

Account Executive, MagicSchool
MagicSchool is on a mission to bring an AI assistant to every teacher in the world to help tackle teacher burnout while bringing AI Literacy for students to the classroom. MagicSchool is the leading, most secure, and comprehensive AI platform in education with over 5 million educators... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA

2:20pm CDT

Using AI to Improve Student Outcomes
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:20pm - 3:30pm CDT
Artificial intelligence is giving school and district leaders powerful new ways to make sense of assessment data and drive instructional improvement. In this practical, one-hour workshop, administrators from Harrison School District will share how a deliberately structured suite of AI tools can help evaluate assessments and instructional materials against Achievement Level Descriptors — all with the goal of improving assessment scores and accelerating student growth.
Critically, participants will see not just what Harrison School District is doing with AI, but how the district has built a responsible data governance framework around these tools — including how different AI platforms are assigned different roles based on their compliance posture, and how data is structured to minimize privacy exposure while maximizing instructional utility. Participants will leave with both instructional strategies and a replicable privacy framework they can bring back to their leadership teams right away.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Barrett

Emily Barrett

Technology Facilitator, Harrison School District
avatar for Kevin Kaeser

Kevin Kaeser

7-12 Technology Facilitator, Harrison School District
I am the canvas administrator for my school district as well as a technology coach for grades 7-12.
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Debbie Wilson

Curriculum Instruction and Assessment, Harrison School District
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:20pm - 3:30pm CDT
TBA

3:40pm CDT

Supporting Safe and Responsible AI Use in Schools
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
This session will introduce state‑developed AI guidance, a model policy, and a resource website to support safe, responsible AI use.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Griffin

Kelly Griffin

ADE Special Advisor, Arkansas Department of Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

8:30am CDT

KEYNOTE - Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
The rapid rise of generative AI will have a dramatic impact on how we teach and learn. "AI-enhanced" learning means gone are the days of focusing on a single product to measure student growth. Responsible and ethical use of AI in education should be a primary focus of schools going forward from grades K-20. In this interactive keynote, we'll discuss the ethical ramifications of AI and look at examples of how using AI in the classroom can actually encourage deeper learning and understanding. After all, learning is more about the process than the product.
Speakers
avatar for Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker

CEO, K12Leaders
Carl Hooker is an educator, consultant and speaker from Austin, TX. He spent the past 27 years as a teacher and administrator supporting the he has held a wide range of roles. From teacher to administrator, he’s always had one common belief – that kids need to drive their own... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Exhibit Halls C & D Hot Springs Convention Center

10:20am CDT

Are You Smarter than an AI Chat bot?
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
Based on the popular ESPN show “Around the Horn” - this interactive session features Carl as host and moderator in a game that pits 3 humans vs. 1 AI chat bot. Each contestant tries their best to give a one-minute
hot take on a topic in education. The audience is a part of the action too as they post their own responses and give real-time votes for points for the panelists they most agree with. While one panelist ultimately will win and get a “walk off shot”, in the end, everyone wins.
Speakers
avatar for Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker

CEO, K12Leaders
Carl Hooker is an educator, consultant and speaker from Austin, TX. He spent the past 27 years as a teacher and administrator supporting the he has held a wide range of roles. From teacher to administrator, he’s always had one common belief – that kids need to drive their own... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA

11:40am CDT

Nailed IT!
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
In this highly interactive session, attendees will work to complete a series of challenges in a short time limit to see if they “Nailed it”. This session builds on the framework that taking risks can be a good thing when it
comes to creating and sharing ideas. Attendees will walk away with strategies to use in their schools when it comes to engaging learners and getting them to take risks.
Speakers
avatar for Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker

CEO, K12Leaders
Carl Hooker is an educator, consultant and speaker from Austin, TX. He spent the past 27 years as a teacher and administrator supporting the he has held a wide range of roles. From teacher to administrator, he’s always had one common belief – that kids need to drive their own... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
TBA

1:00pm CDT

AI to Support Student Learning
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
This session explores how district leaders can evaluate the instructional impact of emerging AI tools in K–12 education. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how AI systems work and examine a practical framework for determining whether an AI implementation is likely to meaningfully support student learning—rather than simply automate existing practices.
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Adam Musto

Director of Computer Science Education, Arkansas Department of Education
Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA

2:20pm CDT

Planning for AI: Insights from District Leaders
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
District educators will share firsthand experiences developing AI plans to meet their local needs. The panel will explore planning processes, stakeholder involvement, and considerations around instruction, governance, and responsible use.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Griffin

Kelly Griffin

ADE Special Advisor, Arkansas Department of Education
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
TBA

3:40pm CDT

AI in Student Writing: Preventing Plagiarism + Enabling Responsible Use
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Student-facing AI can support inquiry and learning, but also risks AI plagiarism in writing assignments. We must find a way to preserve authentic learning AND enable students to use AI responsibly. Come see how you can do this with Scrible, the world’s first “show your work” writing process platform. It mitigates AI plagiarism by making the writing process visible to teachers and shifting assessment to writing as a process. This is a more pedagogically sound alternative to AI detectors, which have proven unreliable and manipulable. Scrible now also offers Rese, a new genAI chatbot enabling students to use AI responsibly in a safeguarded walled garden for research and writing. It incorporates best practices recommended by AI literacy advocates and educators. Teachers can optionally enable it for assignments in which use of AI is allowed and compatible with student learning outcomes. Come learn how to thread the AI needle!
Speakers
avatar for Victor Karkar

Victor Karkar

CEO, Scrible
Scrible is an award winning all-in-one research and writing platform where students can collect sources, annotate, organize ideas, and draft in one workspace. It supports writing with citation capture, bibliography and outline editors and Google Docs and Microsoft Word integration... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA

3:40pm CDT

AI Playbook: From Awareness to Action
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
AI is already in your classrooms, now what? This session breaks down what artificial intelligence really is, how it’s reshaping instruction and leadership, and what AI literacy must include at every level of a school system. Participants will explore real-world implications for academic integrity, instructional practice, and district policy, then walk away with practical steps schools can take this year to move from reactive conversations to intentional implementation. Leave with clarity, confidence, and a ready-to-use framework for AI-ready schools.
Speakers
avatar for Rainbow Bagsby

Rainbow Bagsby

UX Design Specialist, Virtual Arkansas
Rainbow Bagsby is the UX Design Specialist at Virtual Arkansas (VA) with 12 years of experience in online education. At Virtual Arkansas, Rainbow has designed and developed numerous courses and project managed the creation of the Department of Career and Technical Education’s Blended... Read More →
avatar for Candice McPherson

Candice McPherson

Director of Design and Development, Virtual Arkansas
Candice McPherson is the Director of Design and Development at Virtual Arkansas. Her role includes project management, quality control, and implementation support for course content. She has served on a variety of teams and committees devoted to improving online learning experiences... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
TBA
 
Thursday, July 16
 

10:20am CDT

Beyond Integrity: Designing Learning for an AI-Integrated Classroom
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
In this interactive session, we’ll explore how Virtual Arkansas is tackling AI-driven academic integrity and rethinking traditional approaches to plagiarism and assessments. But AI isn’t just changing how students work, it’s also becoming a powerful assistant for teachers. From streamlining feedback to enhancing lesson planning, AI can support educators in creating more meaningful, engaging learning experiences.

Join us as we move beyond “catching cheaters” to fostering ethical AI use, designing smarter assessments, and leveraging AI as a partner in education. Expect practical strategies, real-world examples, and a fresh perspective on AI as both a student tool and a teacher ally. Leave with actionable insights to transform AI from an academic integrity dilemma into an opportunity for growth!
Speakers
avatar for Paula McDougald

Paula McDougald

Lead Course Design Specialist, Virtual Arkansas
Paula McDougald joined Virtual Arkansas in 2015 as a high school math teacher and transitioned to the design department in 2018. Now the Assistant Director of Design and Development, she manages course design projects and oversees organizational branding. With 19 years in education... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am CDT
TBA

11:40am CDT

AI for Learning: Instant Insights, Stronger Instruction, Better Results
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
Discover how AI-powered tools can turn school and district data into clear, actionable insight for everyday practice in the classroom. This session will show how AI helps align curriculum, assessments, and professional learning to state standards and state test blueprints so educators can close learning gaps, strengthen instruction, reduce manual data work, and support student success.

Join a diverse group of educators who are using AI-driven platforms, such as EdInsights and Prometric Pathways to move beyond static reports to real-time, visual dashboards. Presenters will share practical examples of how AI is surfacing patterns, flagging student needs earlier, delivering assessments directly to students with immediate results, and making it easier for teachers, counselors, and leaders to respond quickly and confidently without adding to their workload.

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Gutierrez

Melissa Gutierrez

K–12 Implementation Consultant, Prometric LLC
avatar for Greg Manzi

Greg Manzi

Product Manager, K–12, Prometric, LLC
Current Manager, Product Development K12, leading the roadmap and development of EdInsights, the K12 Prometric Pathways unified intelligence, reporting, and data visualization platform.  Former Assistant Superintendent of the Assessment, Accountability, Research, and School Improvement... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT
 
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