When Data Meets Determination: Leadership Moves to Increase Student Belonging and Inclusion
Seattle Convention Center - 606
Being "All In!" requires an equitable system purposefully designed to see and support all students. In this session, hear how North Kitsap School District, at both the district and school level, is breaking down systemic barriers and using academic, social and emotional, and climate and culture data to build an MTSS system that creates a sense of safety and belonging, is inclusive and provides equitable access to support.
50-minute Session
Assessment, Emerging Trends, Other
All Audiences, Administration, All Educators
All levels
All Grade Levels
Presented by
Assistant Director of Inclusive Education
North Kitsap School District
Beth Bourque is currently serving as Assistant Director of Special Education with the North Kitsap School District in Poulsbo, Washington. Previous positions include Director of MTSS, Assistant Principal, Academic/Behavior Intervention Coach, and School Psychologist. Since beginning her career in 2005, interests have focused on reconstructing systems to provide equitable and inclusive access for all students. She has provided coaching at the classroom, school, and district level since 2005, including topics specific to climate/culture, MTSS, PBIS, integration of SEL and mental health, using Response to Intervention (RTI) as eligibility for specific learning disabilities, and building district capacity for MTSS.
Director of Technology and Innovation
NORTH KITSAP SD DISTRICT OFFICE
Dr. Jeremy Sullivan has served as Director of Technology and Innovation for the North Kitsap School District for the past three years. Prior to this, Dr. Sullivan was an English teacher and then Learning Specialist for Springfield Public Schools, Missouri's largest school district. Dr. Sullivan holds a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Missouri State University, a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership from Lindenwood University, was selected as an METC 2020 Spotlight Educator, and has facilitated professional learning workshops at METC conferences, NCCE conferences, the National Blended and Personalized Learning Conference, GOCSD Innovation Summits, and the IB Global Conference.