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JCPS Leadership 2026
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Tuesday, July 14
 

9:45am EDT

Unlocking Title 1: Key Strategies for Veteran Administrators (Title I administrators with 5 or more years of experience)
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for Title 1 administrators with 5 years or >  expereince as a JCPS  Title 1 administrator.  This session provides concise updates on Title I requirements, highlights common pitfalls, and shares proven strategies for using funds, leading schoolwide programs, and strengthening instructional outcomes. Participants will gain practical tools, efficient systems, and key insights to confidently lead a successful, compliant, and results-driven Title I program in 2026-27.
Speakers
CP
avatar for Faitha Batten

Faitha Batten

Executive Director of Federal Progrms
Faitha Batten serves as the Executive Director of Federal Programs for JCPS, where she leads efforts to support student success across Title I, ESL, Migratory Education, and American Indian Education. With nearly 30 years of experience in education, she brings expertise in aligning... Read More →
KB
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Room 230
  Required

10:45am EDT

Unlocking Title 1: Keys to Early Leadership Success (Title I administrators that are new or have less than 5 years of experience)
FILLING
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity filling up
For Title 1 administrators who are new or have less than 5 years experience in JCPS as a Title 1 administrator:  This session will cover 2026-27 Title 1 requirements,  the Title 1 Handbook, how to successfully navigate supplementing, not supplanting, and how plan ahead to have a successful year.  
Speakers
CP
avatar for Faitha Batten

Faitha Batten

Executive Director of Federal Progrms
Faitha Batten serves as the Executive Director of Federal Programs for JCPS, where she leads efforts to support student success across Title I, ESL, Migratory Education, and American Indian Education. With nearly 30 years of experience in education, she brings expertise in aligning... Read More →
KB
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 230
  Required

2:00pm EDT

Unlocking Title 1: Keys to Early Leadership Success (Title I administrators that are new or have less than 5 years of experience)
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity seats available
For Title 1 administrators who are new or have less than 5 years experience in JCPS as a Title 1 administrator:  This session will cover 2026-27 Title 1 requirements,  the Title 1 Handbook, how to successfully navigate supplementing, not supplanting, and how plan ahead to have a successful year.  
Speakers
CP
avatar for Faitha Batten

Faitha Batten

Executive Director of Federal Progrms
Faitha Batten serves as the Executive Director of Federal Programs for JCPS, where she leads efforts to support student success across Title I, ESL, Migratory Education, and American Indian Education. With nearly 30 years of experience in education, she brings expertise in aligning... Read More →
KB
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 230
  Required

3:00pm EDT

Effective Data Based Problem Solving
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive session engages administrators in applying data-based problem solving through real-world scenarios aligned to MTSS and continuous improvement practices. Participants will analyze student, classroom, and school-level data to identify root causes of challenges related to academic performance, behavior, and attendance. The session emphasizes strengthening leadership capacity to guide data-driven conversations, ensure alignment of interventions, and build systems that support equitable outcomes for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Batts

Justin Batts

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist
Justin Batts is a Tiered Instructional Support Specialist. He works primarily with high schools.
avatar for Traci Hayes

Traci Hayes

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

avatar for Kinetta Anderson

Kinetta Anderson

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist
Kinetta Anderson is a former JCPS elementary teacher who now serves the county as an elementary Instructional Tiered Support Specialist. She believes that all students can learn at their own pace when given the right supports. Kinetta is passionate about working with schools to help... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Dale

Amanda Dale

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist
Amanda Dale serves as one of the Elementary Tiered Instructional Support Specialist for Johnston County Public Schools, bringing prior experience as a 1st and 3rd grade teacher within the county. In her current capacity, she provides support to MTSS leads, coaches, and teachers throughout... Read More →
avatar for Selena Sutton

Selena Sutton

MTSS Coordinator
Selena Sutton serves as the district MTSS Coordinator for Johnston County Public Schools. She works with schools and staff to support student success through our MTSS framework.
Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 230
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

3:00pm EDT

PLC Work: Maximizing RIME Time: Systems and Structures that Ensure Success for Every Learner - Elementary
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity seats available
How effective is your RIME time in truly meeting the needs of all students? This session supports school administrators in examining the systems and structures that make RIME time purposeful, targeted, and impactful. Participants will explore key “look-fors” for effective implementation, including how time is organized, how students are grouped based on data, and how instruction is aligned to specific needs. Through this session, leaders will strengthen their ability to monitor, support, and refine RIME practices, ensuring that every learner receives the right level of support and enrichment to accelerate growth.
Speakers
avatar for Traci Hayes

Traci Hayes

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

avatar for Kinetta Anderson

Kinetta Anderson

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist
Kinetta Anderson is a former JCPS elementary teacher who now serves the county as an elementary Instructional Tiered Support Specialist. She believes that all students can learn at their own pace when given the right supports. Kinetta is passionate about working with schools to help... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Dale

Amanda Dale

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist
Amanda Dale serves as one of the Elementary Tiered Instructional Support Specialist for Johnston County Public Schools, bringing prior experience as a 1st and 3rd grade teacher within the county. In her current capacity, she provides support to MTSS leads, coaches, and teachers throughout... Read More →
avatar for Justin Batts

Justin Batts

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist
Justin Batts is a Tiered Instructional Support Specialist. He works primarily with high schools.
avatar for Selena Sutton

Selena Sutton

MTSS Coordinator
Selena Sutton serves as the district MTSS Coordinator for Johnston County Public Schools. She works with schools and staff to support student success through our MTSS framework.
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 230
 
Thursday, July 16
 

10:00am EDT

Federal Programs Essentials: A Leader’s Guide to Impact & Compliance
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity seats available
Administrators will be provided a clear, practical overview of Federal Programs  (Title 1, 1C,  2, 3, 4)and how each play a role in student success. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of requirements, allowable uses of funds, and compliance expectations, while also exploring how programs  strategically align from the district level to maximize impact at the school level. This session equips leaders with the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage federal resources and support improved outcomes for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Faitha Batten

Faitha Batten

Executive Director of Federal Progrms
Faitha Batten serves as the Executive Director of Federal Programs for JCPS, where she leads efforts to support student success across Title I, ESL, Migratory Education, and American Indian Education. With nearly 30 years of experience in education, she brings expertise in aligning... Read More →
avatar for Janelle Bishop

Janelle Bishop

Director of Professional Learning

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 230

12:00pm EDT

Building Coherent Literacy Systems: Leading Structured Reading with Integrity and Purpose
LIMITED
Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity seats available
This session equips elementary leaders to build aligned, structured literacy systems using Heggerty, Fundations, Geodes, and HMH Into Reading. Participants will deepen their understanding of how these resources work together to support foundational skills, knowledge-building, and grade-level text comprehension within a coherent literacy block. Leaders will clarify district literacy expectations, identify key instructional look-fors, and explore leadership moves that promote consistency across classrooms while strengthening PLC conversations. Participants will leave with a literacy coherence framework and actionable next steps to improve reading outcomes for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Kasey Coley

Kasey Coley

NCDPI Early Literacy Specialist
Kasey Coley is an Early Literacy Specialist who supports Johnston County Public Schools, serving as a liaison across state, district, and school levels. She specializes in strengthening literacy systems through data-driven and instructional support.
avatar for Paige Barnes

Paige Barnes

Executive Director of Elementary Education
Executive Director of Elementary Education with experience as a teacher and school administrator, leading data-driven instructional coaching and professional learning to strengthen teaching practices, support school leaders, and improve student outcomes across schools.
Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Room 230

2:00pm EDT

Every Learner, Every Classroom, Every Day: Strengthening Core Instruction Together
FILLING
Thursday July 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 230
Limited Capacity filling up

Explore how five Core Instructional Practices create powerful, daily learning experiences for every student. In this interactive session, participants will engage in a jigsaw-style exploration of each practice to identify its characteristics across grade levels, subjects, and instructional contexts. A map of Instructional Strategies PD for leveled teacher experience will align strategies and practices. You'll leave this session with practical strategies and a shared language to strengthen core instruction in every classroom, every day.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Daughtry

Kevin Daughtry

Director of Multi-Tiered Supports and Advanced Learning
With over 30 years of experience, Kevin Daughtry began teaching high school English then moved into district leadership roles to support IB World Schools and AVID site teams. Focusing on practical ways to expand college access and academic opportunities, Mr. Daughtry is known for... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 230
 

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