DCSD Summer Summit 2026

Why is it that we provide feedback, yet instructional practices often remain unchanged? According to Many, Maffoni, Sparks, and Thomas in "Amplify Your Impact", the gap isn't a lack of effort—it's a lack of actionability. In this session, we will discuss how to move beyond "polite praise" and evaluative checklists. Administrators will develop Feedback Loops to spark immediate professional growth. We will explore how to ensure that teachers leave every interaction not just knowing what happened, but exactly how to improve it.

Learn how to increase your efficiency on a daily basis using Google's powerful AI tools: Gemini and NotebookLM. This introductory session will equip educators with practical strategies to quickly synthesize data, generate impactful content, and save valuable time.

This session highlights the essential leadership practices of effective school leaders. The session provides opportunities for reflection and discussion on how strong leadership impacts teaching, learning, school culture, and student success.

A New Approach to Coaching, Teaching, and Learning

When a student is struggling with chronic absenteeism or other complex challenges, no one has to stand on the front lines alone. Join the Student Assistance Department and Health, Wellness and Prevention and our Attendance Specialist for a collaborative session that provides a clear, actionable roadmap for student success. This session will introduce you to your essential school district resource partners, including Re-Engagement Specialist for Chronic Absenteeism, Re-Engagement Specialists for Dropout Intervention, our Court Liaison, and our Attendance Specialist, who will also outline our critical community and court partners. We will outline the protocols and processes for promoting positive student attendance, student re-engagement and dropout prevention at all levels.