ENGAGE 2024 Professional Learning Conference: Full Schedule

Make sure you stick around for lunch on Tuesday and Karaoke in the Student Union! (12:00-1:00)

10:30am CDT

Novelty Notebooks: Encouraging Student Choice and Creativity Through Interactive Notebooking

Join us as we explore the concept of interactive notebooking and how it can be utilized to enhance student engagement, encourage creativity, and foster a sense of ownership in their learning process. We will focus specifically on the use of novelty notebooks as a tool to promote student choice and provide opportunities for personalized expression within the classroom.

Presenters

Megan Walker

5th Grade, Northwest ISD

Heather Stepp

Science Teacher, Northwest ISD

Valerie Sims

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-102

Planning

CONTENT AREA Science
Audience Elementary

1:00pm CDT

Math Make-And-Take: First Grading Period

The session will be about the importance of hands on manipulatives needed for the first grading period. Then, it will be set up in stations where the educators will create make and takes that support the curriculum and what will be covered in the first grading period. We are setting them up for success by being proactive.

Presenters

Carla Brown

Teacher, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-102

Planning

CONTENT AREA Math
Audience Elementary

2:45pm CDT

Behaviors Beckon: Your Behavior Bestie is Here to Help!

We will be taking a look at the two most common approaches to behavior management, and we will be introducing a new philosophy with strategies you can implement in your classroom today! Learn how to create behavior goal setting with your students, and watch as it transforms their mindset (and yours)!

Presenters

Sandra Dougherty

Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-102

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience Elementary
TOPIC Behavior

8:30am CDT

"But I Can't" Strategies to address the crippling impact of toxic perfectionism in GT students

Participants will identify and describe the different types of GT learners, connect it to perfectionism, and learn strategies to manage toxic perfectionism for each type.

Presenters

Emily Leitnick

Blair Cox

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-102

Learning Environment, Planning

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
GT UPDATE GT Update

10:15am CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling 7th Grade Science Labs!

Experience 7th grade curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.

Presenters

Helen Wright

Teacher, Northwest ISD

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-102

Planning

CONTENT AREA Science
Audience Secondary

1:00pm CDT

Classroom CliffsNotes

The last thing a newer teacher has time for is reading all the great cornerstone texts on classroom management, engagement, and effective planning and instruction, so we're bringing you the CliffsNotes version! We have pared down some of the most valuable (but lengthy) reads to the top teacher moves, aiming to equip you with high-leverage strategies and best practices for a smoother school year and a safe and efficient student-centered classroom. *Note: modified/abbreviated sessions will be offered during Welcome Home as well.

Presenters

Patrice Brake

Northwest ISD Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Support Specialist for Northwest ISD; serving new teachers to NISD.

Sara Erikson

Secondary Teacher Support Specialist, NISD Curriculum & Instruction

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-102

Planning, Instruction

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Instructional Strategies