Third Annual Education Collaborative Summit
July 19-20, 2018
The 2018 Education Collaborative Regional Summit is the 3rd annual summit and will
be hosted by the Carrollton-Carroll County Education Collaborative (CCEC). Education
and community leaders from all over the region will join together to examine the progress
of their collaborative efforts and strategize potential ideas for future growth.
This year’s summit marks the growth of CCEC from a Carroll County focused effort to
a regional collaboration to include surrounding neighbor counties.
Keynote speakers include Dr. Tim Elmore, author, and Dr. Tristan Denley, USG Chief Academic Officer.
The Summit will convene on July 19, 2018 at 1:15 PM at Carrollton High School at 201 Trojan Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117. Further details for the event can be found in the registration process.
Agenda
Thursday, July 19, 2018
7:30 – 8:00 Teacher Institute Check-In
8:00 – 11:30 Economics Education and Financial Literacy Teacher Institute
11:00 – 4:15 Summit Registration
11:30 – 1:00 Networking “Tailgate” Lunch
1:15 – 1:30 Summit Welcome and Introductions (Dr. Xavier Whitaker)
1:30 – 2:15 Keynote I Marching Off the Map – Inspire Students to Navigate a Brand New World
Dr. Tim Elmore, Growing Leaders Inc. CEO
2:30 – 3:15 Choice Sessions I
3:30 – 4:15 Choice Sessions II
4:30 – 5:15 Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed – A Call to Action
Dr. Randy Blackmon (US Navy Captain, Ret.)
Friday, July 20, 2018
7:30 – 8:15 Summit Registration and Networking Breakfast (Continental)
8:15 – 8:35 Welcome/Inspiration (Carrollton City Schools Students)
8:35 – 9:05 Pathways to Adult Success a National Perspective
Dr. Joanna Fox, Everyone Graduates Center, Johns Hopkins University
9:05 – 9:10 Keynote Presenter Introduction (Dr. Jill Drake)
9:10 – 9:55 Keynote II College and Career Ready Georgia
Dr. Tristan Denley, Chief Academic Officer, University System of Georgia
10:05 – 10:45 Choice Sessions III
11:00 – 11:45 Student Success: A Community Response
Panel Discussion: Dr. Kyle Marrero UWG President, Dr. Scott Rule WGTC President, Mr. Scott Cowart Carroll County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mark Albertus Carrollton City Schools Superintendent and Mr. Daniel Jackson Carroll Chamber/Carroll Tomorrow CEO
11:45 – 12:00 Summit Close and Acknowledgments