Writing isn't just for the ELA classroom and writing isn't just for assessing knowledge. Students can use writing to build knowledge, not just demonstrate it. In this session, educators will explore how brief, purposeful writing tasks can deepen thinking, increase engagement, and strengthen content understanding across disciplines. Participants will learn practical, classroom-ready strategies to embed […]
Turn data into direction. Data tells a story-but leadership determines the ending. Participants will examine meaningful special education data to identify trends, celebrate successes, and prioritize areas for improvement. Together, leaders will explore how to use data to drive instructional decisions, allocate resources effectively, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a student-centered focus. Leaders will […]
What can student work reveal about mathematical understanding? This Collaborative Learning Community provides educators with a structured opportunity to examine student thinking through authentic classroom evidence. Participants will collaboratively analyze student work, discuss common misconceptions, and consider instructional resources that move learning forward. Through professional dialogue and shared reflection, educators will deepen their ability to […]
Learn how intentional teacher actions establish the conditions for successful learning. Participants will explore strategies for developing clear learning intentions and success criteria, modeling thinking through think alouds, building background knowledge, and checking for understanding. Teachers will discuss and leave with practical techniques that improve instructional clarity and ensure students understand what they are learning, […]
Restorative practices offer a way to address conflict and harm in the classroom without relying solely on exclusionary discipline like suspension or removal. This session introduces the core principles behind restorative approaches, including community building and repairing relationships, and gives teachers practical starting points for bringing these practices into their daily routines.
If students are getting the answers from ChatGPT, then it's time to ask different questions! Teachers can raise the bar by asking students to reflect on their learning, make personal connections, and tap their creativity in ways that make it harder to bypass original thinking. Even better, these tasks are engaging enough to lessen the […]
High levels of engagement don't happen by chance-they are intentionally designed. This session introduces participants to a variety of Kagan cooperative learning structures that promote active participation, positive interdependence, individual accountability, and equitable student engagement. Through hands-on practice, teachers will experience classroom-ready strategies that increase discussion, collaboration, and academic achievement while ensuring every student has […]
High levels of engagement don't happen by chance-they are intentionally designed. This session introduces participants to a variety of Kagan cooperative learning structures that promote active participation, positive interdependence, individual accountability, and equitable student engagement. Through hands-on practice, teachers will experience classroom-ready strategies that increase discussion, collaboration, and academic achievement while ensuring every student has […]
