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2024 GACIS Fall Conference \;

Shaping the Future: Unlocking Opportunities for all Students!

September 26-27\, 2024 | \;The Classic Cente r\, Athens\, GA

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Important Note: You are registering for the GACIS Conference on ly. You must complete a separate registration for the GaDOE Day Conference . \;

Featuring Keynote Speakers:

Kate Kinsella\, Ed.D. i s an emeritus teacher educator at San Francisco State University where she addressed English language development research and evidence-based classr oom practices. Dr. Kinsella directed the University&rsquo\;s freshman Engl ish program for first generation college students and taught in local San Francisco Bay Area schools through their K-12 partnership Step to College Program. She is currently the CEO of Dr. Kate Kinsella &\; Associates\, an educational research\, professional development\, and consulting firm dedicated to academic English learner achievement. A highly demanded prese nter\, she has provided training for teachers of English learners and stri ving readers throughout the nation. Her highly interactive and practical p rofessional learning sessions address ways to equip youths from diverse ec onomic and linguistic backgrounds with the academic English language and l iteracy skills to be truly college ready. She is the author of research-va lidated instructional programs to support English learners and struggling readers\, including READ 180\, English 3D\, Language Launch\, and the Acad emic Vocabulary Toolkit. learners in Moreno Valley\, California. Her Engli sh language development program\, English 3D\, was the curricular anchor f or these young scholars&rsquo\; English proficiency and writing gains.

Jessica Wise\, Ed.D. \;began her educational career in Gwinnet t County\, Georgia\, as an elementary school teacher. After seven years of teaching fourth grade\, she transitioned into the role of an intervention teacher and instructional coach\, where she found her true passion in edu cation. \;Becoming a school-based instructional coach opened new p ossibilities for how to support education. After serving her school for tw o years as a coach\, she joined the Curriculum &\; Instruction department where she served as a Literacy Instructional Specialist\, and then a Leadership &\; Staff Development Instructional Coach. Jessica&rsquo\;s true passio n exists in the learning spaces where adults can explore instructional coa ching and facilitation that prioritizes people and energizes educators. Je ssica received her doctoral degree in School Improvement from the Universi ty of West Georgia where her focus was facilitation of adult learning.

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Dominique Smith\, Ed.D.\, \;is chief of educational services and teacher support at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego\, California. Smith is pass ionate about creating school environments that honor and empower students. His research and instruction focus on restorative practices\, classroom management\, growth mindset\, and the culture of achievement. Dominique also provides professi onal learning o K-12 teachers in small and large groups that address class room and school climate and organization. He holds a doctorate in educatio nal leadership from San Diego State University with an emphasis on equity as well as a master&rsquo\;s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. Dominique also holds credentials from San Diego State University in administrative services\, child welfare\, PPS\, and attenda nce. Smith has been recognized with the National School Safety Award from the School Safety Advocacy Council. In 2018\, he delivered a TED Talk on b uilding relationships between students and teachers.
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D ouglas Fisher\, Ph.D. is a Professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences Hig h &\; Middle College. His focus is on improving students&rsquo\; learni ng and impacting professional learning communities. Fisher is the recipien t of an International Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award\, the F armer Award for excellence in writing from the National Council of Teacher s of English\, as well as a Christa McAuliffe Award for excellence in teac her education. Doug Fisher has been the lead author on numerous books incl uding The Distance Learning Playbook\, The Teacher Clarity Playbook\, Beco ming an Assessment Capable Visible Learner\, Visible Learning for Literacy \, Teaching Literacy in the Visible Learning Classroom\, and many others. In addition\, Doug has published numerous articles on improving student ac hievement\, reading and literacy\, differentiated instruction\, and curric ulum design. He is a board member of the International Reading Association and a past board member of the Literacy Research Association.
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Cancellation Policy for the 2024 GACIS Fall Con ference \;is as follows and acknowledgement is required during registration:
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Due to commitments to our facilities\, No cancellations/refunds after September 1\, 2024. \;All cancellations after September 1\, 2024 will b e charged the full registration fee. No-shows will be charged the full reg istration fee. All cancellations must be in writing. \; Please email D r. Claire Buck to cancel clairebuck@gacis1971.org.
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