David Richards

David Richards, Ph.D., serves as the Executive Learning Strategist for Michigan Virtual. In this role, Dr. Richards works with learning leaders across the state in the design and development of new models of learning. In addition, Dave leads and facilitates the Future of Learning Council(FLC). The FLC is a 501c3 organization dedicated to building the capacity of leaders and their teams in next generation learning models. Before entering consulting, Dr. Richards’ K12 career roles included superintendent, high school principal, chief technology officer, and high school computer science teacher. He has contributed to multiple articles, books, podcasts, and panels on leadership and district transformation.

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Day 2

January 19, 2023

3:15 pm

Future of the Learning Council: A Discusssion of Trends and Actions to shape the Future of Learning for Students (and Adults)

Meadows (Lower Level)

Paul Facteau Rebecca Midles Tiffany Taylor John VanWagoner David Richards Kelly Coffin Christopher Timmis

19 January

Time: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Meadows (Lower Level)

Speaker: Paul Facteau Rebecca Midles Tiffany Taylor John VanWagoner David Richards Kelly Coffin Christopher Timmis

The shift in education from a traditional model to one which embraces mobility, personalization, and equity is happening quickly. Members from the Future of Learning Council (FLC) will provide an overview of the work of the FLC to understand and support new models of learning. This session will provide insights on developments related to microschools, developing pathways, and implementation of student-centered learning. Supporting and developing leaders who are fully equipped to lead the transformation of learning at the local level is a primary goal of the FLC. To support this work, the FLC will share a draft framework to build the capacity of our leaders and redesign learning for Every Child, Every Day in Michigan.

Day 3

January 20, 2023

8:30 am

General Session

Arcadia Ballroom

Dr. Michael F. Rice Paul Facteau Rebecca Midles Tiffany Taylor John VanWagoner David Richards Kelly Coffin Christopher Timmis Debbie Stair Tina Kerr

Game Night Awards
The Future of Learning and a Collaborative Response
MDE Q&A with Dr. Michael F. Rice, state superintendent
Board/Supt Relations; Dr. Tina Kerr, and Debbie Stair, Assistant Director of Leadership Development, MASB
Closing Remarks

The Future of Learning Council Panel Discussion: This presentation will provide a high-level review of the work being completed by the Future of Learning Council to support local district leaders to build capacity in redefining learning at the local level. In addition, an expert panel of guest subject matter experts and local district superintendents will discuss current trends and actions which are shaping the future of learning for students (and adults). This facilitated discussion which will focus on trends in education such as microschools, developing flexible pathways, education disruptors, and the urgency we are seeing to design new models of learning.

In this general session, Dr. Tina Kerr will sit down with State Superintendent Dr. Rice for a Q&A for information and feedback on hot button and pressing issues your districts are facing.