2025 SC Education + Business Summit: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

144 - Science Speaks: Disciplinary Literacy Strategies for Curious Minds

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Disciplinary literacy is essential for helping students engage with scientific concepts in a meaningful way. This session will provide educators with research-based strategies to enhance reading, writing, and communication in the science classroom, equipping students with the skills they need to think and communicate like scientists. Participants will explore the role of disciplinary literacy in inquiry-based learning and gain hands-on experience with strategies that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and sense-making. Through interactive discussions and practical examples, attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how disciplinary literacy supports scientific proficiency and a toolkit of strategies to implement immediately in their classrooms.

Speakers

Elena Stout

Education Specialist, S2TEM Centers SC

As an Education Specialist for the S2TEM Centers of South Carolina with South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics and Science, I work with an amazing team dedicated to transforming educational experiences through professional development opportunities. I received a Master of Science... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 100 A/B

Education & Training

11:15am EDT

145 STEM Career Success Starts Here: The 5 C's of Positive Youth Development

Monday June 23, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Room 100 A/B

This session explores how the 5 C's of Positive Youth Development (Confidence, Competence, Connection, Character, and Caring) can be embedded into STEM classrooms to help students build these essential skills. By engaging in hands-on activities and real-world applications, participants will gain strategies to strengthen student engagement, collaboration, and perseverance in STEM. With a strong background in Positive Youth Development and STEM education, the presenter will provide practical approaches to preparing students for both technical mastery and workplace success. Participants will leave with ready-to-implement techniques to support student growth.

Speakers

Elena Stout

Education Specialist, S2TEM Centers SC

Monday June 23, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 100 A/B

Education & Training (Education)

2:30pm EDT

194 Class Website #GlowUp

Monday June 23, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Room 100 A/B

Participants will leave having gained new design awareness and tech skills to facilitate student learning on a website platform.

Speakers

Sela C Estelle

Elementary Teacher, Greenville County

Sela is a fifth grade teacher in Greenville County Schools with a graduate degree in educational technology. Through her small business, she works to help bridge the gap between educational resources and high-quality graphic design. She supports educators by creating resources with... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 100 A/B

Education & Training (Education)

4:15pm EDT

127 Integrating Career Pathways with College Prep: Advancing Student Readiness for the 21st Century

Monday June 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

Room 100 A/B

Provide information and handouts on AC curricula.

Speakers

Marsha H. Moseley

Senior Leadership Coach, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)

Monday June 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Room 100 A/B

Education & Training (Education), District CTE Directors