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Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions [clear filter]
Wednesday, July 24
 

10:00am CDT

Anchor Charts are More Than Just Pretty Posters!
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“Anchor charts” is a common phrase used by educators. Oftentimes, educators make attractive posters to compliment student learning that aren’t in fact “anchor charts.” In this session, attendees will learn the differences between the two.
Speakers
LM

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D263
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

Gamification with Technology
Limited Capacity full
Want to increase student engagement using technology? In this session you will learn how to use Quizlet Live, Gimkit, and Quizizz to create games that students will beg you to play!
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Martinez

Lauren Martinez

5th Grade Teacher, Richardson ISD
I'm a 5th grade science and social studies teacher at Northwood Hills Elementary.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

GIFs as Formative Assessments
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GIFs are fun to watch and send to your friends, but they can also be excellent assessment pieces that your students will LOVE to make. Get YOUR students creating their own educational GIFs to show what they know. Perfect for catching misconceptions or incomplete understandings, these GIF creations allow you to see exactly where each student is at in their understanding of a topic.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Theresa Andrews

Mary Theresa Andrews

Teacher, Christa McAuliffe Learning Center
Secondary Science Teacher

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

Intro to District Garden Resources
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Teachers will learn how utilize their school garden. 
Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies

10:00am CDT

iWork with iPads
Limited Capacity full
Think beyond traditional uses of Apple's native apps Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Clips and explore how they can be used to create artifacts of learning. We will focus on student use of these tools as options for performance assessments, projects, journals, and daily work.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan Cave

Morgan Cave

Director Instructional Technology, Richardson ISD
A public educator since 2005, I spent 12 years as a classroom teacher before becoming a K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist focusing on supporting authentic and engaging learning in a 1:1 environment in 2017. In January 2022, I moved into the role of Director of Instructional... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D260
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

The Ramped-Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page
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The process of reading aloud helps to support students’ listening comprehension skills as well as reinforce behaviors that readers would use when they are reading independently. This new Professional resource: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud by Maria Walther will help PK - 3 teachers take their Read Aloud to the next level! Get ready to be "ramped up" so you can spark a fire and help your students fall in love with reading!
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Hartigan

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D261
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

Writing for Everyone - Making Writer's Workshop Fun
Limited Capacity full
Learn how to implement a fun and sustainable writer's workshop model in your kindergarten classroom that aligns with our new ELAR curriculum! This will include the first days of the workshop, goal setting, conferring with students, data collection, moving through the writing process, and publishing electronically.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Morgan

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D271
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

At-Bats: The I do, We do, You do
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Participants will explore the lesson delivery framework. We will explore the components of a high quality learning objective and demonstration of learning. Using this information, we will determine how modeling, guided work, and independent work can best support student learning.
Speakers
RH

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B202
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

CODING to Support K-2 Writers and Storytellers
Limited Capacity full
There are many articles that describe the benefits of coding: creativity, problem solving, STEM, and critical thinking. Let's maximize those positives in our classrooms and allow coding to support our curriculum needs. This session is focused on integrating the app, Scratch Jr. to support K-2 writing.

We will look at real examples, dive into the app, talk anchor chart support, and best of all - you'll leave with varied writing templates to make your students Scratch Jr. stories come to life!
Speakers
AW

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Common Sense Media: Engage Students & Enrich Learning With Technology
Limited Capacity full
Shawn Constable, Common Sense Media's Director of School Partnerships, will be on-site to help participants review a pedagogical approach to choosing technology, explore strategies for technology use, and search for the best tools using Common Sense Education's Ratings and Reviews.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Hernandez

Samantha Hernandez

Database Coordinator, Richardson ISD
Technology enthusiast, mother, organizer, volunteer, dancer, reader, fast-talker, lover of Flair pens.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B204
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Double Dipping
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Double Dipping is Encouraged! Explore Social Studies content through literature. Recognize the value of integrating ELAR and Social Studies for effective and engaging instruction while maximizing available instruction and planning time.
Speakers
KJ

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B203
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Grantwriting 101
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers who learn about a unique and innovative lesson, project or activity and want to implement it into their classroom are confronted with a choice: either ask administration for financial support or fund the activity out of their own pocket. This presentation provides a third option - to assist teachers in securing funds through grant writing - identifying grant opportunities and tips for writing a successful grant proposal. Teachers will develop a draft of a proposal for a future lesson.
Speakers
avatar for George Hademenos

George Hademenos

Physics Teacher, Richardson ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B206
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

It's NOT Facebook (What Schoology can do for your classroom)
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We will compare/contrast Schoology to Google Classroom and share all the benefits to teachers for using this wonderful LMS.
Speakers
BW

Bettye Wiley

CTE Specialist, Richardson ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B205
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

IXL- How to use to meet the 4 PLC Questions
Limited Capacity full
Learn how you can use IXL to positively impact student learning and achievement in your math class. Brentfield Elementary teachers Kim Remphrey, 5th grade Math teacher, and Elizabeth Alderman, Kindergarten teacher, will show you how IXL can help you address all 4 PLC questions effectively and efficiently.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Remphrey

Kim Remphrey

5th grade math teacher, Richardson ISD
I have been teaching for the past 24 years. 22 of these years have been in RISD. My teaching style is based on building communities within the classroom, cooperative learning, and differentiation of instruction. I enjoy trying new strategies and engaging technology in order to... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B207
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Surfing the Wakelet Wave
Limited Capacity seats available
Come learn about Wakelet a versatile tool for collaborating and collecting ideas. We will begin by creating accounts and move to all the ways students and educators can create with Wakelet.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Croupe

Lydia Croupe

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ferris ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B208
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

The DBQ Project
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will learn that the DBQ process encourages critical thinking, teaches students strong reading and communication skills and aids in closing racial and socio-economic gaps in student achievement. Teachers will gain insight into how the 6-Step Method of the DBQ process emphasizes analysis and evaluation of primary and secondary sources and guides students in creating a powerful DBQ essay by utilizing writing supports to promote strong, evidence-based writing across multiple disciplines
Speakers
JM

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B209
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Word Power: The Foundation for Reading and Writing Workshop
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Vocabulary is an essential key to ensuring students’ comprehension and academic success. Come notice how implementation of authentic, research-based instruction woven throughout the reading and writing workshop grows vocabulary through multiple exposures with words and through analysis that extends throughout the four different vocabularies of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Speakers
KF

Wednesday July 24, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B211
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

11:00am CDT

Engage Your Class with EdPuzzle
Limited Capacity filling up
Come learn how to utilize EdPuzzle to help you create an engaging blended classroom! In this course, learners will be exposed to EdPuzzle and taught how to transform any video into an interactive lesson. You will come away knowing how to strategically trim video clips, insert assessments into video clips, and track data while using EdPuzzle.
Speakers
MA

Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D263
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Interactive Projectors 101- Elementary
Limited Capacity full
This will be a basic training for campuses receiving projectors over the summer. We will cover software, connecting, using your iPad as a document camera. You will also leave with templates for interactive lessons.
Speakers
AG

Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Intro to District Garden Resources
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will learn how utilize their school garden. 
Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies

11:00am CDT

Mirror Mirror: Using Tech for Reflection
Limited Capacity full
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most reflective teacher of all? This session will explore ways to increase opportunities for reflection in your classroom using digital resources. Walk away with resources, templates, and ideas for your new school year.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Hawkins

Lauren Hawkins

Digital Coach, Richardson ISD
I taught mathematics from ESL to AP for 6 years in Richardson ISD. I'm beginning my 2nd year as an Instructional Technology Specialist. My favorite things include all forms of caffeine, reading geeky math books, and playing music.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Using Schoology for Assessments & Collaboration
Limited Capacity full
In this session you will learn how to set up your online classroom using Schoology. You will learn how to design assessments, create discussion boards, and embed content for student access.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Martinez

Lauren Martinez

5th Grade Teacher, Richardson ISD
I'm a 5th grade science and social studies teacher at Northwood Hills Elementary.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D260
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Flexible Seating and Learning Spaces
Limited Capacity full
Outside the window of our classroom is a dynamic, fast-paced, world full of choices. Our students are evolving and so are our classrooms. We are a First grade and Fifth grade teachers, who have successfully implemented flexible seating. Each of us has implemented flexible seating in our own ways, we are both strong believers that it works. We are eager to share with other teachers the benefits of flexible seating and how rewarding it is to empower the students by giving them choice.
Speakers
avatar for Janette Vazquez

Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
D161
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Poster Session (60 minutes) tabletop display with resources and ideas on a variety of topics that are grouped around a common theme.

11:00am CDT

Helping Students to Understand the Concept of Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Limited Capacity seats available
If you need some practical ideas to help your students understand the concept of fractions, common denominators and the need for them, as well as adding and subtracting fractions, then this is the session for you!
Speakers
DP

Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
D160
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Poster Session (60 minutes) tabletop display with resources and ideas on a variety of topics that are grouped around a common theme.

11:00am CDT

STEM in the Classroom
Limited Capacity full
Have students running in to your classroom instead of coming in late!

This session includes meaningful conversations about the practical and realistic applications of STEM in the classroom. Applications and technology shown include examples from an RISD JH classroom but may be used for all grade levels.

We will discuss technology, culture, classroom management and lesson plans used with take home/immediate access to materials.

Presenter is a TI STEM Award Winner in RISD 2018-2019.
Speakers
HA

Wednesday July 24, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
D112
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Poster Session (60 minutes) tabletop display with resources and ideas on a variety of topics that are grouped around a common theme.

1:00pm CDT

Designing Enrichment for MATH
Limited Capacity full
In this session, learn how to design enrichment activities in MATH to address PLC Question 4 (what if students already know it?) to extend the learning for your advanced students. Leave with step by step strategies that simplify the task for you. This will promote engagement and depth of learning for your math students.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Mooney

Sara Mooney

Advanced Learning Specialist, Richardson ISD
Sara has been in Gifted learning since 2007, and has worked with both elementary and secondary staff and students. She has spent 22 years in education as a teacher and specialist; the majority of her career has spent in Richardson ISD as an Advanced Learning Specialist. Sara has two... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D263
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.
  • Non-duty Credit GT

1:00pm CDT

Flip & Excel
Limited Capacity full
Our goal is to walk teachers though creating interactive resources using Flippity.net. Teachers will walk away with resources they can use the first day of school all the way to STAAR review. Teachers will learn how to make a upload a class roster and create an interactive wheel that can be used for student grouping and random name generator. We will break into stations where teachers can choose from making flippity scavenger hunt, flippity quiz show, flippity bingo, etc.
Speakers
KM

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

Make Engaging Teaching Tools, Timers and More with Tech
Limited Capacity full
Learn how to make digital tools to help you become even more awesome, organized, and engaging. You will wonder how you lived without these digital helpers, and won’t ever look back!
Speakers
avatar for Kelley Andrews

Kelley Andrews

teacher, Richardson ISD
I love teaching science and incorporating technology in whenever I can!

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

Secondary Classroom Management in a 1:1 Environment
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Participants will walk away with classroom management tips and tricks as well as technology best practices to make their classrooms more efficient and engaging to support effective instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Camile Parker

Camile Parker

Social Studies Teacher, Richardson West Junior High Arts & Technology Magnet

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

The Rigor Trajectory and Instructional Alignment Checks
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Participants will learn about the Rigor Trajectory and how it is used as a tool to evaluate lesson alignment. This content is beneficial to teachers, coaches, and administrators in ensuring instructional is aligned to the rigor of the TEKS.
Speakers
avatar for Roxxy Griffin

Roxxy Griffin

Principal, Carolyn Bukhair Elementary
I'm entering my 2nd year as principal at CBE, 10th year as an administrator, and 16th year in RISD. I'm hoping to share some of the new learning and strategies we embraced during our first year as an ACE campus.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D260
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

Wake...What?
Limited Capacity seats available
Wakelet allows you to organize resources, content, bookmark, & create collections. This session will focus on how educators can curate resources & develop collections to use as evidence of their PD, share with their PLN, & create collections of what their students are doing in the classroom & share with parents & the community. The 2nd half of the session will focus on how they can use Wakelet in the class as a way for students to curate their work & develop a portfolio.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Schnick

Meredith Schnick

Digital Coach

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D261
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

I'm a Google Girl in a Google World
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As a G Suite for Education district, we have a bunch of great tools available for creating and sharing. Let's explore everything from organizing our Drive to creating Hyperdocs to app smashing all within G Suite.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Croupe

Lydia Croupe

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ferris ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B105
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

I've got the H.O.T.S for you: teaching Social Studies Beyond the Facts
Limited Capacity seats available
Process = Engagement + Thinking … that’s the power of process! Process standards are all about “how” we learn! The process standards are consistent across grade levels and content areas, highly correlate with overall performance on assessments, and help teachers differentiate for learners. Come explore how to use the process standards to go beyond basic-level thinking and promote student independence.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Marie Yarborough

Anne Marie Yarborough

Director of Social Studies
Richardson ISD

HOTS Grow pdf
Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B200
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

Inquiry + Applets = Magic
Limited Capacity seats available
We will learn about the Inquiry Based Learning Model and discuss how thoughtful questioning and guided exploration and experimentation can inspire deep thinking in your math classroom. Then we will explore some applets from various websites that encourage authentic inquiry and active learning, including GeoGebra and Desmos. Lastly, we will find and/or edit applets and questions specific to our own students' needs.
Speakers
avatar for Tobi Brooks

Tobi Brooks

OnRamps Precalculus Instructor, Pearce HS, Richardson ISD
I am very passionate about making high school math relevant, engaging, and rigorous. About to start my 17th year of teaching, 4th in OnRamps PreCalculus. Chat me up about IBL (Inquiry Based Learning ) or how to make the math come alive through the use of technology.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B202
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

Making Note-taking an AVID Part of Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore ways to apply AVID’s focused note-taking process to increase student learning by understanding the link between student note-taking (BOTH PAPER AND DIGITAL) and the expected outcomes, ensuring that note-taking is a meaningful, integral part of the learning process with a variety of scenarios considering the deliberate instructional decisions involved in note-taking. Leading to learning outcomes, developing learning experiences, incorporating note-taking for student success and troubleshooting with others.  Bring your charged device!
Speakers
avatar for KATIE SHOWALTER

KATIE SHOWALTER

Leadership Director and AVID Co-Coordinator, WESTWOOD JR HIGH SCHOOL
I have been a teacher in RISD for 12 years, all of those at Westwood JH! I am the Leadership Magnet Program Director and the AVID Co-Coordinator for Westwood. I am a "double graduate" of Texas Tech University (Wreck 'Em!) with a Bachelor's in Advertising and a Master's in Special... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

News and Media Literacy From Common Sense Media: Building Critical Consumers and Creators
Limited Capacity seats available
Shawn Constable, Common Sense Media's Director of School Partnerships, will help participants look into how where we get our news can impact our perceptions; how we can use media as a tool and not something that uses us; and how we can support our school communities navigate a media-saturated world. Participants will take a dive into some of the latest research on how fake news may fool our students, or even us, and explore four tips to promote a foundation of news and media literacy.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Hernandez

Samantha Hernandez

Database Coordinator, Richardson ISD
Technology enthusiast, mother, organizer, volunteer, dancer, reader, fast-talker, lover of Flair pens.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B204
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

Phase Your Way Through Planning
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us for "Phasing Your Way Through Planning" using a phasing protocol that is rooted in the backward planning design model and gradual release.
Speakers
AG

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B203
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

Pump Up Your Engagement!
Limited Capacity filling up
Come and learn how to implement Lead4ward strategies to enhance student engagement and pump up your classroom excitement level.
Speakers
AC

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B206
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

Putting Class in a Blender: Online Courses through Schoology
Limited Capacity seats available
What makes an online course effective? Join this session to learn about how to create an engaging, online course through Schoology. Learn about best practices, gain some tech tutorials and resources, and walk away with a practice Course as a reference for later.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Hawkins

Lauren Hawkins

Digital Coach, Richardson ISD
I taught mathematics from ESL to AP for 6 years in Richardson ISD. I'm beginning my 2nd year as an Instructional Technology Specialist. My favorite things include all forms of caffeine, reading geeky math books, and playing music.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B205
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

Exploring the New ELAR/SLAR TEKS Through the TRS Lens
Limited Capacity full
Are you an ELAR educator in a district that uses TEKS Resource System (TRS) as its curriculum? Are you excited about the new ELAR TEKS, yet you can’t wait to start customizing learning experiences? This session is the session for you! In this session, you will analyze the new ELAR TEKS while exploring TRS’s curriculum components and ELAR specific resources that were designed to maximize teaching and learning.
Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
G203
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Hands-On Workshop (3 hours) that includes time for learning, collaboration, design, and implementation. Attendees can expect to leave with a product or plan.

1:00pm CDT

Exploring the New ELAR/SLAR TEKS Through the TRS Lens
Limited Capacity full
Are you an ELAR educator in a district that uses TEKS Resource System (TRS) as its curriculum? Are you excited about the new ELAR TEKS, yet you can’t wait to start customizing learning experiences? This session is the session for you! In this session, you will analyze the new ELAR TEKS while exploring TRS’s curriculum components and ELAR specific resources that were designed to maximize teaching and learning.
Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
G201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Hands-On Workshop (3 hours) that includes time for learning, collaboration, design, and implementation. Attendees can expect to leave with a product or plan.

1:00pm CDT

New SLAR TEKS
Limited Capacity full
Participants will engage in a hands on session to learn and unpack the new SLAR TEKS.  This session will be facilitated by a Region X consultant.
Speakers
ES

Wednesday July 24, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
G212
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Hands-On Workshop (3 hours) that includes time for learning, collaboration, design, and implementation. Attendees can expect to leave with a product or plan.

2:00pm CDT

Group Projects in a Diverse Classroom
Limited Capacity full
How can you make group projects meaningful learning experiences? How do you group students effectively? How do you assess if all students learned? Answer these questions and more in this session about utilizing group work from daily assignments to multi-day projects.
Speakers
avatar for Kenneth Stampe

Kenneth Stampe

Teacher, Richardson High School
I just finished my 7th year in the classroom teaching English Language Arts. Prior to entering the profession, I worked for 20 years in the corporate world, 15 of which were in banking and finance. I utilize the knowledge and techniques learned by managing successful teams in the... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
D254
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

2:00pm CDT

Interact with Math!
Limited Capacity full
What's the best time of the day? Not recess, not lunch...no, not 3:00! It's math time! That's what we want our students to say, and with engaging, interactive, well planned lessons and activities, that is exactly what they will say! This session will look at different ways to keep students learning and loving math. Not only will they love math, you will too! Come and enjoy a session that will give you loads of ideas for the new school year!
Speakers
JT

Wednesday July 24, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
A209
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

2:00pm CDT

Interactive Projectors 101 - Secondary
Limited Capacity full
This will be a basic training for JH & HS campuses who are getting the new projectors over the summer break. We will cover how to connect to the projector and the interactive tool features.
Speakers
JB

Wednesday July 24, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

2:00pm CDT

Technology in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Limited Capacity full
Participants will be exposed to many options on how to incorporate technology in the upper elementary classroom. Many of the options utilize Google Classroom, but it is not necessary to be familiar with it in order to understand the assignments. Examples will include Google Suite and digital breakout rooms.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Harris

Heidi Harris

5th Grade Science and Social Studies, Richardson ISD
I am in my 18th year of education, primarily teaching 5th grade science, though I have also taught 4th and 6th grade as well as social studies, math, reading, and writing.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

2:00pm CDT

Virtual Learning Connections
Limited Capacity full
In this session teachers and staff will hear about a variety of virtual classroom visits around the globe to connect classrooms and build 21st Century skills. Watch a visit for student engagement, how students apply what they know, and build their problem solving skills. This session will provide technology details on how to set up and implement virtual visits to enhance instruction. Resources will be provided on how to connect with other classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Wood

Jennifer Wood

Instructional Tech Specialist, Richardson ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

Designing Enrichment for ELAR
Limited Capacity full
In this session, learn how to design enrichment activities in ELAR to address PLC Question 4 (what if students already know it?) to extend the learning for your advanced students. Leave with step by step strategies that simply the task for you, but promote engagement and depth of learning for your students.
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Patel

Jasmine Patel

Advanced Learning Specialist, Richardson ISD
Jasmine Patel is certified as a Gallup Strengths Coach, a Results Coach, a Sport Psychology Coach and a Fitness Nutrition Coach. She has been an Advanced Learning Specialist in Richardson ISD for 18 years, working at the central administration level to support teachers, gifted services... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
D263
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

Reducing Paperwork through Google Classroom Assignments
Limited Capacity full
Building on last year's Google Classroom for Beginners, this class will demonstrate to participants how to utilize the assignments tab in Google Classroom. Participants will see how to assign assignments to all students or just a few, how to grade assignments, how to provide feedback and finally, how to return work to students. It will also demonstrate how some external sites can be utilized more effectively through Google Classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Harris

Heidi Harris

5th Grade Science and Social Studies, Richardson ISD
I am in my 18th year of education, primarily teaching 5th grade science, though I have also taught 4th and 6th grade as well as social studies, math, reading, and writing.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

STEM - It's Not Just Toothpicks and Marshmallows!
Limited Capacity full
If you think STEM can’t “be done” in your classroom because you don’t teach Science, Technology, Engineering or Math - think again! STEM is an intentional classroom mindset - not just an activity. Come and see practical ways that you can STEM-ify your class, regardless of what subject you teach.
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Menifee

Stacy Menifee

6th Grade Science, Richardson ISD
I teach 6th grade Science at MST, and I love what I do. I incorporate technology often and have fun guiding my students to question, make discoveries and connections!

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

Fire Up Your Unit Review
Limited Capacity full
Do you already have a perfectly content aligned worksheet/review but you want to better engage students in the learning opportunity? In this session, we will discuss how to prioritize, chunk and facilitate a typical review packet/worksheet using various strategies in order to increase student engagement by implementing WICOR, Lead4ward and other collaborative strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Gallo

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B109
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Google Sheets: Out of the "Box"
Limited Capacity full
Google Sheets is more than a spreadsheet. Join this session to see Google Sheets go outside the "box" and challenge the way you use this tool in your classroom. Receive tutorials, resources, templates, and ideas as well as a few "aha" moments.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Hawkins

Lauren Hawkins

Digital Coach, Richardson ISD
I taught mathematics from ESL to AP for 6 years in Richardson ISD. I'm beginning my 2nd year as an Instructional Technology Specialist. My favorite things include all forms of caffeine, reading geeky math books, and playing music.

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B107
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Project-Based Instruction - Is It Right For You?
Limited Capacity full
Classroom projects can be a creative instructional strategy for implementing collaborative, problem-solving, and reasoning skills in a group-based environment. In this presentation, I will introduce the teachers to examples of various types of project and provide visual descriptions of how these projects were introduced to the students. I will then engage the teachers to participate in a project centered around the Geo-Inquiry Process, an initiative developed by National Geographic.
Speakers
avatar for George Hademenos

George Hademenos

Physics Teacher, Richardson ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B105
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Secondary Science Students Enjoy Small Groups Too!
Limited Capacity full
Have you ever reflected on how effective small group instruction is in elementary classrooms? Are adolescents too over-aged for small groups? In this session, Secondary Science teachers will extend on ideas for a framework for small group instruction in a secondary class period.
Speakers
LM

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B200
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

The Finer Points of Flipgrid
Limited Capacity full
We know that Flipgrid is a great platform for amplifying student voice with video posts. This session will look at advanced features, and participants will create an activity that app smashes Flipgrid with other favorite tools.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Croupe

Lydia Croupe

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ferris ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B202
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Writing In Science
Limited Capacity filling up
Come learn how to integrate more opportunities for writing in your science instruction. We will focus on CER writing, writing clear explanations with visuals to support explanations, creating graphic organizers, writing RAFTS, and creating comic strips to illustrate a concept.
Speakers
SW

Wednesday July 24, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.
 
Thursday, July 25
 

10:00am CDT

Designing Enrichment for ELAR
Limited Capacity full
In this session, learn how to design enrichment activities in ELAR to address PLC Question 4 (what if students already know it?) to extend the learning for your advanced students. Leave with step by step strategies that simply the task for you, but promote engagement and depth of learning for your students.
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine Patel

Jasmine Patel

Advanced Learning Specialist, Richardson ISD
Jasmine Patel is certified as a Gallup Strengths Coach, a Results Coach, a Sport Psychology Coach and a Fitness Nutrition Coach. She has been an Advanced Learning Specialist in Richardson ISD for 18 years, working at the central administration level to support teachers, gifted services... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D263
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

How to Create a Fun Elementary Science Fair
Limited Capacity filling up
Presenters will share their plan for an elementary science fair that they have developed over four years. It includes a school-wide timeline, help sessions, providing boards, and how to share the results with others.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Harris

Heidi Harris

5th Grade Science and Social Studies, Richardson ISD
I am in my 18th year of education, primarily teaching 5th grade science, though I have also taught 4th and 6th grade as well as social studies, math, reading, and writing.

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

Intro to District Garden Resources
Limited Capacity filling up
Teachers will learn how utilize their school garden. 
Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies

10:00am CDT

STEM - It's Not Just Toothpicks and Marshmallows!
Limited Capacity full
If you think STEM can’t “be done” in your classroom because you don’t teach Science, Technology, Engineering or Math - think again! STEM is an intentional classroom mindset - not just an activity. Come and see practical ways that you can STEM-ify your class, regardless of what subject you teach.
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Menifee

Stacy Menifee

6th Grade Science, Richardson ISD
I teach 6th grade Science at MST, and I love what I do. I incorporate technology often and have fun guiding my students to question, make discoveries and connections!

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

Wake...What?
Limited Capacity filling up
Wakelet allows you to organize resources, content, bookmark, & create collections. This session will focus on how educators can curate resources & develop collections to use as evidence of their PD, share with their PLN, & create collections of what their students are doing in the classroom & share with parents & the community. The 2nd half of the session will focus on how they can use Wakelet in the class as a way for students to curate their work & develop a portfolio.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Schnick

Meredith Schnick

Digital Coach

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
D260
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

10:00am CDT

Everyone Can Create
Limited Capacity full
Teachers will explore Apple's Everyone Can Create Teacher Guide which offers integration and project ideas for all content areas and grade levels. Presenters will guide teachers in utilizing this resource paired with district resources to support student learning.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan Cave

Morgan Cave

Director Instructional Technology, Richardson ISD
A public educator since 2005, I spent 12 years as a classroom teacher before becoming a K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist focusing on supporting authentic and engaging learning in a 1:1 environment in 2017. In January 2022, I moved into the role of Director of Instructional... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
A210
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Fire Up Your Unit Review
Limited Capacity filling up
Do you already have a perfectly content aligned worksheet/review but you want to better engage students in the learning opportunity? In this session, we will discuss how to prioritize, chunk and facilitate a typical review packet/worksheet using various strategies in order to increase student engagement by implementing WICOR, Lead4ward and other collaborative strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Gallo

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B111
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

I've got the H.O.T.S for you: teaching Social Studies Beyond the Facts
Limited Capacity filling up
Process = Engagement + Thinking … that’s the power of process! Process standards are all about “how” we learn! The process standards are consistent across grade levels and content areas, highly correlate with overall performance on assessments, and help teachers differentiate for learners. Come explore how to use the process standards to go beyond basic-level thinking and promote student independence.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Marie Yarborough

Anne Marie Yarborough

Director of Social Studies
Richardson ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B107
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Making Note-taking an AVID Part of Learning
Limited Capacity filling up
Explore ways to apply AVID’s focused note-taking process to increase student learning by understanding the link between student note-taking and the expected outcomes, ensuring that note-taking is a meaningful, integral part of the learning process with a variety of scenarios considering the deliberate instructional decisions involved in note-taking. Leading to learning outcomes, developing learning experiences, incorporating note-taking for student success and troubleshooting with others.
Speakers
avatar for KATIE SHOWALTER

KATIE SHOWALTER

Leadership Director and AVID Co-Coordinator, WESTWOOD JR HIGH SCHOOL
I have been a teacher in RISD for 12 years, all of those at Westwood JH! I am the Leadership Magnet Program Director and the AVID Co-Coordinator for Westwood. I am a "double graduate" of Texas Tech University (Wreck 'Em!) with a Bachelor's in Advertising and a Master's in Special... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B105
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Phase Your Way Through Planning
Limited Capacity filling up
Join us for "Phasing Your Way Through Planning" using a phasing protocol that is rooted in the backward planning design model and gradual release.
Speakers
AG

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B200
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Project-Based Instruction - Is It Right For You?
Limited Capacity filling up
Classroom projects can be a creative instructional strategy for implementing collaborative, problem-solving, and reasoning skills in a group-based environment. In this presentation, I will introduce the teachers to examples of various types of project and provide visual descriptions of how these projects were introduced to the students. I will then engage the teachers to participate in a project centered around the Geo-Inquiry Process, an initiative developed by National Geographic.
Speakers
avatar for George Hademenos

George Hademenos

Physics Teacher, Richardson ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B202
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Reading and Writing across Contents
Limited Capacity full
Reading is like breathing in. Writing is like breathing out. Discover methods to seamlessly integrate ELAR and Social Studies using mentor texts for reading, writing, and content instruction. Explore books to use as mentor texts to support all content areas. Pre-K - 3rd Grade.
Speakers
KJ

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Secondary Science Students Enjoy Small Groups Too!
Limited Capacity seats available
Have you ever reflected on how effective small group instruction is in elementary classrooms? Are adolescents too over-aged for small groups? In this session, Secondary Science teachers will extend on ideas for a framework for small group instruction in a secondary class period.
Speakers
LM

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B204
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

The DBQ Project
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will learn that the DBQ process encourages critical thinking, teaches students strong reading and communication skills and aids in closing racial and socio-economic gaps in student achievement. Teachers will gain insight into how the 6-Step Method of the DBQ process emphasizes analysis and evaluation of primary and secondary sources and guides students in creating a powerful DBQ essay by utilizing writing supports to promote strong, evidence-based writing across multiple disciplines
Speakers
JM

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B203
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

The Finer Points of Flipgrid
Limited Capacity full
We know that Flipgrid is a great platform for amplifying student voice with video posts. This session will look at advanced features, and participants will create an activity that app smashes Flipgrid with other favorite tools.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Croupe

Lydia Croupe

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ferris ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B206
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

10:00am CDT

Using Google with Schoology
Limited Capacity full
In this course, participants will learn how both instructors and students can easily access live Google content from anywhere in the Schoology platform, without having to adjust Google Share settings. We will look at using Google Drive to create assignments and collect student work that results in a paperless, organized workflow. In addition, learn how to embed Google Presentations and Forms to enhance your instruction

Speakers
MM

Matt McArther

Schoology

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B205
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning

10:00am CDT

Writing In Science
Limited Capacity full
Come learn how to integrate more opportunities for writing in your science instruction. We will focus on CER writing, writing clear explanations with visuals to support explanations, creating graphic organizers, writing RAFTS, and creating comic strips to illustrate a concept.
Speakers
SW

Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
B207
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

11:00am CDT

Google Form Frenzy
Limited Capacity full
Are you ready to take your Google Form game to the next level? Whether you're looking for practical ways to use Google forms in class or trying to figure out some of the more advanced features, this session will showcase a variety of ways to use Google Forms in your classroom from assessment to gamification and differentiation. The session will also offer tutorials on new form features and how to make your own Form based on what YOU need. This session is geared towards an intermediate level.
Speakers
avatar for Cecilia Bentley

Cecilia Bentley

Berkner HS

Thursday July 25, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Intro to District Garden Resources
Limited Capacity filling up
Teachers will learn how utilize their school garden. 
Thursday July 25, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies

11:00am CDT

Make Engaging Teaching Tools, Timers and More with Tech
Limited Capacity full
Learn how to make digital tools to help you become even more awesome, organized, and engaging. You will wonder how you lived without these digital helpers, and won’t ever look back!
Speakers
avatar for Kelley Andrews

Kelley Andrews

teacher, Richardson ISD
I love teaching science and incorporating technology in whenever I can!

Thursday July 25, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Secondary Classroom Management in a 1:1 Environment
Limited Capacity filling up
Participants will walk away with classroom management tips and tricks as well as technology best practices to make their classrooms more efficient and engaging to support effective instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Camile Parker

Camile Parker

Social Studies Teacher, Richardson West Junior High Arts & Technology Magnet

Thursday July 25, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D260
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Using Schoology for Assessments & Collaboration
Limited Capacity full
In this session you will learn how to set up your online classroom using Schoology. You will learn how to design assessments, create discussion boards, and embed content for student access.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Martinez

Lauren Martinez

5th Grade Teacher, Richardson ISD
I'm a 5th grade science and social studies teacher at Northwood Hills Elementary.

Thursday July 25, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D261
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

11:00am CDT

Writing for Everyone - Making Writer's Workshop Fun
Limited Capacity filling up
Learn how to implement a fun and sustainable writer's workshop model in your kindergarten classroom that aligns with our new ELAR curriculum! This will include the first days of the workshop, goal setting, conferring with students, data collection, moving through the writing process, and publishing electronically.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Morgan

Thursday July 25, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
D271
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

Engage Your Class with EdPuzzle
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Come learn how to utilize EdPuzzle to help you create an engaging blended classroom! In this course, learners will be exposed to EdPuzzle and taught how to transform any video into an interactive lesson. You will come away knowing how to strategically trim video clips, insert assessments into video clips, and track data while using EdPuzzle.
Speakers
MA

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D263
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

Gamification with Technology
Limited Capacity full
Want to increase student engagement using technology? In this session you will learn how to use Quizlet Live, Gimkit, and Quizizz to create games that students will beg you to play!
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Martinez

Lauren Martinez

5th Grade Teacher, Richardson ISD
I'm a 5th grade science and social studies teacher at Northwood Hills Elementary.

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

Interactive Projectors 101- Elementary
Limited Capacity full
This will be a basic training for campuses receiving projectors over the summer. We will cover software, connecting, using your iPad as a document camera. You will also leave with templates for interactive lessons.
Speakers
AG

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

Reducing Paperwork through Google Classroom Assignments
Limited Capacity full
Building on last year's Google Classroom for Beginners, this class will demonstrate to participants how to utilize the assignments tab in Google Classroom. Participants will see how to assign assignments to all students or just a few, how to grade assignments, how to provide feedback and finally, how to return work to students. It will also demonstrate how some external sites can be utilized more effectively through Google Classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Harris

Heidi Harris

5th Grade Science and Social Studies, Richardson ISD
I am in my 18th year of education, primarily teaching 5th grade science, though I have also taught 4th and 6th grade as well as social studies, math, reading, and writing.

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

1:00pm CDT

At-Bats: The I do, We do, You do
Limited Capacity full
Participants will explore the lesson delivery framework. We will explore the components of a high quality learning objective and demonstration of learning. Using this information, we will determine how modeling, guided work, and independent work can best support student learning.
Speakers
RH

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B107
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

CODING to Support K-2 Writers and Storytellers
Limited Capacity filling up
There are many articles that describe the benefits of coding: creativity, problem solving, STEM, and critical thinking. Let's maximize those positives in our classrooms and allow coding to support our curriculum needs. This session is focused on integrating the app, Scratch Jr. to support K-2 writing.

We will look at real examples, dive into the app, talk anchor chart support, and best of all - you'll leave with varied writing templates to make your students Scratch Jr. stories come to life!
Speakers
AW

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B105
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

Double Dipping
Limited Capacity filling up
Double Dipping is Encouraged! Explore Social Studies content through literature. Recognize the value of integrating ELAR and Social Studies for effective and engaging instruction while maximizing available instruction and planning time.
Speakers
KJ

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B200
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

I'm a Google Girl in a Google World
Limited Capacity full
As a G Suite for Education district, we have a bunch of great tools available for creating and sharing. Let's explore everything from organizing our Drive to creating Hyperdocs to app smashing all within G Suite.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Croupe

Lydia Croupe

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ferris ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B202
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

IXL- How to use to meet the 4 PLC Questions
Limited Capacity full
Learn how you can use IXL to positively impact student learning and achievement in your math class. Brentfield Elementary teachers Kim Remphrey, 5th grade Math teacher, and Elizabeth Alderman, Kindergarten teacher, will show you how IXL can help you address all 4 PLC questions effectively and efficiently.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Remphrey

Kim Remphrey

5th grade math teacher, Richardson ISD
I have been teaching for the past 24 years. 22 of these years have been in RISD. My teaching style is based on building communities within the classroom, cooperative learning, and differentiation of instruction. I enjoy trying new strategies and engaging technology in order to... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

So....They've Streamlined the SS TEKS...Now What? (9-12)
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will dive into the updated and streamlined Secondary Social Studies TEKS. Special attention will be placed on discussion of key standards and the instructional implications in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Marie Yarborough

Anne Marie Yarborough

Director of Social Studies
Richardson ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B203
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

1:00pm CDT

The Elements of Elementary: Schoology for PK-6
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In this course, participants explore innovative ways to use Schoology Materials with students from Pre-K through 6th Grade. We’ll learn how to create engaging, multimedia lessons that allow for differentiation and effective instruction by using Schoology as the main hub for technology in the classroom. Participants will gain an understanding of the available communication and collaboration tools to enhance Schoology. Focus will also be placed on utilizing best practices when accessing Schoology via iPads.

Speakers
MM

Matt McArther

Schoology

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B206
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning

1:00pm CDT

Everything's an Argument: Writing for EOC, AP, and Life
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore rhetorical concepts and argumentative writing strategies as applied to the EOC exam, the AP English exams, and to life. Participates will learn and explore methods to scaffold students' understanding about defining the terms and context of an argument, interpreting source information, and synthesizing support information into writing with the student's own voice.
Speakers
LM

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
G223
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Hands-On Workshop (3 hours) that includes time for learning, collaboration, design, and implementation. Attendees can expect to leave with a product or plan.

1:00pm CDT

Exploring the New ELAR/SLAR TEKS Through the TRS Lens
Limited Capacity full
Are you an ELAR educator in a district that uses TEKS Resource System (TRS) as its curriculum? Are you excited about the new ELAR TEKS, yet you can’t wait to start customizing learning experiences? This session is the session for you! In this session, you will analyze the new ELAR TEKS while exploring TRS’s curriculum components and ELAR specific resources that were designed to maximize teaching and learning.
Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
G221
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Hands-On Workshop (3 hours) that includes time for learning, collaboration, design, and implementation. Attendees can expect to leave with a product or plan.

1:00pm CDT

Exploring the New ELAR/SLAR TEKS Through the TRS Lens
Limited Capacity full
Are you an ELAR educator in a district that uses TEKS Resource System (TRS) as its curriculum? Are you excited about the new ELAR TEKS, yet you can’t wait to start customizing learning experiences? This session is the session for you! In this session, you will analyze the new ELAR TEKS while exploring TRS’s curriculum components and ELAR specific resources that were designed to maximize teaching and learning.
Speakers
RT

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
G201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Hands-On Workshop (3 hours) that includes time for learning, collaboration, design, and implementation. Attendees can expect to leave with a product or plan.

1:00pm CDT

Get to Know the New ReLANPro (World Language Teachers ONLY)
Limited Capacity seats available
ReLANPro got a new update that will make your life and the lives of your students easier. Come see the new version, then create activities for the upcoming year.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Sloan

Jessica Sloan

Director of World Languages, Richardson ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
G216
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Hands-On Workshop (3 hours) that includes time for learning, collaboration, design, and implementation. Attendees can expect to leave with a product or plan.

2:00pm CDT

Flip & Excel
Limited Capacity full
Our goal is to walk teachers though creating interactive resources using Flippity.net. Teachers will walk away with resources they can use the first day of school all the way to STAAR review. Teachers will learn how to make a upload a class roster and create an interactive wheel that can be used for student grouping and random name generator. We will break into stations where teachers can choose from making flippity scavenger hunt, flippity quiz show, flippity bingo, etc.
Speakers
KM

Thursday July 25, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
D263
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

2:00pm CDT

Interactive Projectors 101 - Secondary
Limited Capacity filling up
This will be a basic training for JH & HS campuses who are getting the new projectors over the summer break. We will cover how to connect to the projector and the interactive tool features.
Speakers
JB

Thursday July 25, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

2:00pm CDT

The Ramped-Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page
Limited Capacity filling up
The process of reading aloud helps to support students’ listening comprehension skills as well as reinforce behaviors that readers would use when they are reading independently. This new Professional resource: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud by Maria Walther will help PK - 3 teachers take their Read Aloud to the next level! Get ready to be "ramped up" so you can spark a fire and help your students fall in love with reading!
Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Hartigan

Thursday July 25, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
D273
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

2:00pm CDT

Flexible Seating and Learning Spaces
Limited Capacity filling up
Outside the window of our classroom is a dynamic, fast-paced, world full of choices. Our students are evolving and so are our classrooms. We are a First grade and Fifth grade teachers, who have successfully implemented flexible seating. Each of us has implemented flexible seating in our own ways, we are both strong believers that it works. We are eager to share with other teachers the benefits of flexible seating and how rewarding it is to empower the students by giving them choice.
Speakers
avatar for Janette Vazquez

Thursday July 25, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
B209
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Poster Session (60 minutes) tabletop display with resources and ideas on a variety of topics that are grouped around a common theme.

2:00pm CDT

Helping Students to Understand the Concept of Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Limited Capacity seats available
If you need some practical ideas to help your students understand the concept of fractions, common denominators and the need for them, as well as adding and subtracting fractions, then this is the session for you!
Speakers
DP

Thursday July 25, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
D160
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Poster Session (60 minutes) tabletop display with resources and ideas on a variety of topics that are grouped around a common theme.

2:00pm CDT

STEM in the Classroom
Limited Capacity filling up
Have students running in to your classroom instead of coming in late!

This session includes meaningful conversations about the practical and realistic applications of STEM in the classroom. Applications and technology shown include examples from an RISD JH classroom but may be used for all grade levels.

We will discuss technology, culture, classroom management and lesson plans used with take home/immediate access to materials.

Presenter is a TI STEM Award Winner in RISD 2018-2019.
Speakers
HA

Thursday July 25, 2019 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
G204
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Poster Session (60 minutes) tabletop display with resources and ideas on a variety of topics that are grouped around a common theme.

3:00pm CDT

Anchor Charts are More Than Just Pretty Posters!
Limited Capacity full
“Anchor charts” is a common phrase used by educators. Oftentimes, educators make attractive posters to compliment student learning that aren’t in fact “anchor charts.” In this session, attendees will learn the differences between the two.
Speakers
LM

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
D254
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

Group Projects in a Diverse Classroom
Limited Capacity filling up
How can you make group projects meaningful learning experiences? How do you group students effectively? How do you assess if all students learned? Answer these questions and more in this session about utilizing group work from daily assignments to multi-day projects.
Speakers
avatar for Kenneth Stampe

Kenneth Stampe

Teacher, Richardson High School
I just finished my 7th year in the classroom teaching English Language Arts. Prior to entering the profession, I worked for 20 years in the corporate world, 15 of which were in banking and finance. I utilize the knowledge and techniques learned by managing successful teams in the... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
D262
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

Interact with Math!
Limited Capacity full
What's the best time of the day? Not recess, not lunch...no, not 3:00! It's math time! That's what we want our students to say, and with engaging, interactive, well planned lessons and activities, that is exactly what they will say! This session will look at different ways to keep students learning and loving math. Not only will they love math, you will too! Come and enjoy a session that will give you loads of ideas for the new school year!
Speakers
JT

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
A209
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

Technology in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Limited Capacity full
Participants will be exposed to many options on how to incorporate technology in the upper elementary classroom. Many of the options utilize Google Classroom, but it is not necessary to be familiar with it in order to understand the assignments. Examples will include Google Suite and digital breakout rooms.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Harris

Heidi Harris

5th Grade Science and Social Studies, Richardson ISD
I am in my 18th year of education, primarily teaching 5th grade science, though I have also taught 4th and 6th grade as well as social studies, math, reading, and writing.

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
D272
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Breakout Session (45 minutes) to share strategies, resources, or tools.

3:00pm CDT

Exploring Schoology Assessments
Limited Capacity full
Participants will gather the knowledge and skills to begin using the new Assessment material type. We will dive into creating and setting up Assessments using Standard Question Types, along with the grading and scheduling options available.
 

Speakers
MM

Matt McArther

Schoology

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B109
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning

3:00pm CDT

Grantwriting 101
Limited Capacity filling up
Teachers who learn about a unique and innovative lesson, project or activity and want to implement it into their classroom are confronted with a choice: either ask administration for financial support or fund the activity out of their own pocket. This presentation provides a third option - to assist teachers in securing funds through grant writing - identifying grant opportunities and tips for writing a successful grant proposal. Teachers will develop a draft of a proposal for a future lesson.
Speakers
avatar for George Hademenos

George Hademenos

Physics Teacher, Richardson ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B107
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Inquiry + Applets = Magic
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We will learn about the Inquiry Based Learning Model and discuss how thoughtful questioning and guided exploration and experimentation can inspire deep thinking in your math classroom. Then we will explore some applets from various websites that encourage authentic inquiry and active learning, including GeoGebra and Desmos. Lastly, we will find and/or edit applets and questions specific to our own students' needs.
Speakers
avatar for Tobi Brooks

Tobi Brooks

OnRamps Precalculus Instructor, Pearce HS, Richardson ISD
I am very passionate about making high school math relevant, engaging, and rigorous. About to start my 17th year of teaching, 4th in OnRamps PreCalculus. Chat me up about IBL (Inquiry Based Learning ) or how to make the math come alive through the use of technology.

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B204
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

It's NOT Facebook (What Schoology can do for your classroom)
Limited Capacity full
We will compare/contrast Schoology to Google Classroom and share all the benefits to teachers for using this wonderful LMS.
Speakers
BW

Bettye Wiley

CTE Specialist, Richardson ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B203
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Pump Up Your Engagement!
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Come and learn how to implement Lead4ward strategies to enhance student engagement and pump up your classroom excitement level.
Speakers
AC

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B105
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

So....They've Streamlined the SS TEKS...Now What? (6-8)
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will dive into the updated and streamlined Secondary Social Studies TEKS. Special attention will be placed on discussion of key standards and the instructional implications in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Marie Yarborough

Anne Marie Yarborough

Director of Social Studies
Richardson ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B200
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Surfing the Wakelet Wave
Limited Capacity full
Come learn about Wakelet a versatile tool for collaborating and collecting ideas. We will begin by creating accounts and move to all the ways students and educators can create with Wakelet.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Croupe

Lydia Croupe

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Ferris ISD

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B201
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.

3:00pm CDT

Word Power: The Foundation for Reading and Writing Workshop
Limited Capacity full
Vocabulary is an essential key to ensuring students’ comprehension and academic success. Come notice how implementation of authentic, research-based instruction woven throughout the reading and writing workshop grows vocabulary through multiple exposures with words and through analysis that extends throughout the four different vocabularies of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Speakers
KF

Thursday July 25, 2019 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
B202
  Quality Tier 1 Instruction - The focus of this strand is on specific grade level and content area curriculum and instructional strategies to support creating engaging classrooms. This includes best practices to support PLCs and the 4 questions, Interactive Presentation (90 minutes) that includes time for learning, collaboration and design. This may include educator or student panel discussions.
 

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