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Empowering Texas Educators: ACT Enhancements and Tools for Student Success

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Join ACT Texas Account Executives to learn more about ACT enhancements, ACT reporting, and professional development.
 
Get ready for the 2025-2026 school year with the latest updates from ACT. This informative, free webinar will walk you through the enhancements to the ACT test, demonstrate how to make the most of your online reporting tools, discuss how to improve test scores, utilize Texas specific resources, and explore how ACT’s professional development opportunities can support your instructional goals. 

On May 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CT we’ll talk about: 

  • What’s changing with the ACT: Learn about the upcoming ACT Enhancements and how they will impact students — whether testing on a national test date or on a school day.
  • How to use online reporting effectively: Discover how to navigate student- and school-level score reports to spark meaningful discussions and drive instructional improvements.
  • Connecting professional development to your curriculum: Explore how ACT’s professional development offerings can help bridge college and career readiness benchmarks with your current classroom practices. 

We’ll also highlight how ACT Readiness Benchmarks and the ACT test align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), helping you streamline instruction and better prepare students for college and career success.

Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for administrators and educators — including counselors, principals, and career administrators — who support ACT test administration and are working to align instruction with College and Career Readiness Standards and TEKS. 

By working together, we can align instruction with college readiness goals and help students prepare for their futures with confidence!

Presenters:

mary-laginess

Mary “Reenie” Laginess graduated from Auburn University with undergraduate and master’s degrees in collaborative special education with an emphasis in transition. She later attended Louisiana State University and obtained an educational specialist certificate in curriculum and instruction. Laginess has ten years of experience in the field of education. For the past three years, she has been an assistant principal at East Ascension High School in Ascension Parish, LA. Previously, she was a special education coordinator for Ascension Parish School Board. Laginess has a wealth of knowledge and experience with ACT assessments and services and stands ready to partner with Texas educators as we all promote college and career readiness for our students.

kay-gales-oliver

Kay Gales-Oliver, M.Ed. is a dedicated educator with a passion for college and career readiness. Most recently, she served as a school district administrator supporting K–12 Advanced Academics and Gifted and Talented programs. With over 20 years in education, Kay has also worked with the College Board Pre-AP/SpringBoard, the Education Service Center Region 13 as an advanced academics specialist, and as a secondary classroom teacher.

jennifer-pitts

Jennifer Pitts brings over 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a classroom educator and an educational sales professional. She’s passionate about students and education—two things she firmly believes will never go out of style. Throughout her career, she has built strong partnerships with school districts, provided customized solutions, and engaged students in meaningful ways.

Bailey-Stilley

Bailey Stilley is the ACT account executive supporting Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and Northwest Texas. Stilley graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She has been consulting in education technology for the past seven years. She has experience in both the K-12 and higher education markets promoting college and career success across the Central/Western United States

For questions about accessibility or accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Aly Tomlinson at 309.373.2021 or aly.tomlinson@act.org two weeks prior to the event start date. 
NOTE: ACT may still be able to make arrangements without two weeks’ notice. 

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