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JCPS Leadership 2026
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Tuesday, July 14
 

9:45am EDT

PLC Work: Maximizing RIME Time: Systems and Structures that Ensure Success for Every Learner - Middle School
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
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.
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Room 232

10:45am EDT

From Data Overload to Data Clarity: Building Dashboards that Drive Action
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Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
What if the data you needed most—attendance, discipline, and grades—was always at your fingertips, organized and ready to guide decisions? In this engaging professional development session, administrators will learn how to use Infinite Campus Insights to create simple, customized data dashboards that bring key information into clear focus. Through hands-on practice, participants will build dashboards that track critical data points, identify trends, and support timely, data-informed decisions. By the end, leaders will leave with a ready-to-use dashboard and practical strategies to turn everyday data into meaningful action for school improvement
Speakers
avatar for Chris Bunting

Chris Bunting

Executive Director of Student Assignment & Information Systems, Johnston County Public Schools
avatar for Kristy Stephenson

Kristy Stephenson

Assistant Superintendent Accountability/School Performance
Kristy Stephenson serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Accountability and School Performance. She works with school teams to harness data systems as a driving force for continuous improvement and student success.
avatar for Justin Batts

Justin Batts

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist
Justin Batts is a Tiered Instructional Support Specialist. He works primarily with high schools.
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 232

1:00pm EDT

From Data Overload to Data Clarity: Building Dashboards that Drive Action
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Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
What if the data you needed most—attendance, discipline, and grades—was always at your fingertips, organized and ready to guide decisions? In this engaging professional development session, administrators will learn how to use Infinite Campus Insights to create simple, customized data dashboards that bring key information into clear focus. Through hands-on practice, participants will build dashboards that track critical data points, identify trends, and support timely, data-informed decisions. By the end, leaders will leave with a ready-to-use dashboard and practical strategies to turn everyday data into meaningful action for school improvement
Speakers
avatar for Chris Bunting

Chris Bunting

Executive Director of Student Assignment & Information Systems, Johnston County Public Schools
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 Kristy Stephenson

Kristy Stephenson

Assistant Superintendent Accountability/School Performance
Kristy Stephenson serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Accountability and School Performance. She works with school teams to harness data systems as a driving force for continuous improvement and student success.
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 232
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

10:45am EDT

PreK Leadership Practices
LIMITED
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Administrators will gain an understanding of the types of preschool programs, staffing, required licensure and overall requirements for leading a PreK program.  
Speakers
avatar for Ahkeesha Capers

Ahkeesha Capers

Preschool Coordinator
Ahkeesha Capers is a dedicated Preschool Coordinator with 19 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She specializes in supporting preschoolers with special needs, bringing compassion, expertise, and a deep understanding of individualized learning approaches to her work... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 232

3:00pm EDT

Intro to UDL
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
This session provides an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its role in creating inclusive, flexible learning environments that support all students. Participants will explore the core UDL principles—multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression—and how these can be applied to reduce barriers to learning.
Speakers
avatar for Jill McKenna

Jill McKenna

Assistant Superintendent, Exceptional Children
As the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional Children for Johnston County Public Schools, Jill brings over a decade of leadership experience as an EC Director across various district sizes. She holds degrees from Western Carolina University and NC State, having transitioned from... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 232
 
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