DCSD Summer Summit 2026

Principal Mentor/Mentee Meeting

Unlock the power of AI by shifting from a "tool-user" to a fluency-first mindset. This session reframes artificial intelligence as a vital disciplinary literacy, bridging the gap between historical theory and real-world application. We will trace the evolution of AI—from the logic of Statistical Language Models to the architecture of modern LLMs—demystifying how "tokens" become intelligence. Participants will sharpen high-leverage technical skills while cultivating the critical dispositions of ethical oversight and bias awareness. By integrating these core competencies, school leaders will transition from passive users to fluent navigators, ready to lead human-centered, AI-enhanced environments with strategic foresight and grounded confidence.

In this session, instructional coaches and leaders will explore key look-fors that signal strong mathematics instruction aligned to standards. Participants will examine coaching moves that help translate instructional planning into meaningful classroom practice, with a focus on supporting standards-aligned instruction, student discourse, and conceptual understanding. Through collaborative discussion and applied examples, participants will strengthen their ability to provide targeted, actionable feedback that moves instruction forward.

Refine your skills with Google's powerful AI tools: Gemini and NotebookLM. Learn about new features in these constantly evolving tools and explore advanced workflows designed to streamline planning, enhance communication, and synthesize complex information.

Kick off the 2026–27 school year with the latest updates and essential information for Postsecondary Readiness leaders. This session will provide timely guidance on current policies, processes, and best practices related to Career & Technical Education, Concurrent Enrollment, Extended Year Programming and Work-Based Learning. Leaders will gain clarity on key expectations, reporting updates, compliance requirements, and program priorities while collaborating with colleagues to strengthen pathway implementation and student opportunities across DCSD. Leaders will also engage in conversations around CTE pathway realignment and refinement to ensure programs remain responsive to student interests, industry needs, and postsecondary opportunities. Participants will leave prepared to lead with confidence and support high-quality postsecondary readiness experiences for all students.

Kindergarten Readiness Contact Training for the 26-27 school year