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Tuesday, July 23
 

10:30am CDT

Get in the Game: Using BOY data with your K-1 students to make the most of your time with engaging practice!
In this session, you will learn about engaging ways for students to set goals right at the beginning of the year. In this make and take session, you will leave with small group activities and goal setting ideas to implement at the beginning of the year.
Presenters
avatar for Mercedes Plemons

Mercedes Plemons

1st Grade Teacher, Northwest ISD
avatar for Kaitlyn Ehn

Kaitlyn Ehn

1st Grade

Get in the Game Using BOY data to make the most of time with students pdf
Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-137 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

PA All Day: How to capitalize on skills used in Heggerty to build their literacy foundations
In this session, we will learn how Heggerty transfers to other areas of literacy practices.  Learn how these skills build across Pre K, K, and 1st grade and how this prepares students to do work in all areas of literacy across the day.  We will share some tips and tricks to help make this an engaging and impactful part of the day.
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Maddox

Rebecca Maddox

Literacy Instructional Support Teacher, Northwest ISD

PA All Day pdf
Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-137 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

Recipes for Reciprocity: Aligning Reading and Writing Strategies to Maximize Learning
If you love all things Jennifer Serravallo and want to learn how to leverage her resources to better meet the needs of your students, come to this session! You will walk away with concrete ideas and tools for how to use The Reading Strategies Books and The Writing Strategies Book alongside each other. This session will teach you how to connect the dots between reading and writing for students using specific strategy lessons and charts. Join us to cook up your Recipes for Reciprocity!
"Reading is like breathing in; writing is like breathing out." - Pam Allyn
Presenters
avatar for Mallory Slawinski

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-202 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

mCLASS 101: How to give it, read the reports, and tips and tricks for success
In this session, you can learn or get a refresher on the adminstration of mCLASS. We will also dive into tips and tricks for getting the most out of the assessment. This session is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the assessment and the tools available in the mCLASS suite.
Presenters
avatar for Rachel Lawson

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

Navigating Special Education: Implementing Best Practices part I
Participants will use student assessment data to analyze instructional practices and make necessary adjustments that improve student outcomes. High Leverage Practices #4, 5, 11, and 12 will be addressed. (this session is offered on multiple dates) * Required (if not taken earlier in the summer)
Presenters
avatar for Elizabeth Elliott-Norman

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-106 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

2:45pm CDT

College & Career Readiness Strategies for Elementary
Empower your students for success from an early age! Join us for an engaging session on 'College and Career Readiness Strategies for Elementary,' where we'll unlock secrets to  integrating CCMR into your everyday classroom activities. Discover practical, hands-on techniques that will not only inspire your students but also equip them with the skills they need to thrive in their future endeavors.

But that's not all! Attendees will leave with more than just knowledge – they'll also take home some of the tools they need to create an immersive CCMR bulletin board in their own classrooms. From eye-catching visuals to interactive elements, you'll have the tools to transform your classroom into a hub of college and career exploration.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your teaching approach and set your students on the path to success. Join us and become a catalyst for change in your school community!

Presenters
avatar for Bobby Morris

Bobby Morris

Director of College and Career Readiness, Northwest ISD
I'm an English teacher who somehow fell into administration, and I now serve Northwest ISD as the Director of College and Career Readiness. As much as I miss talking about literature with students, I love being part of students taking their next step into life readiness so that they... Read More →

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-118 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

2:45pm CDT

Tier 2 Work in K-1 Literacy: How to support our students who need a bit more support
In this session we will learn how to analyze what our focus should be with our Tier 2 students. We will also determine what to do in small groups and ways to determine that it's effective.
Presenters
avatar for Whitney Bass

Whitney Bass

Early Childhood & ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Tier 2 Literacy Supports in K 1 pdf
Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-116 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning
 
Wednesday, July 24
 

8:30am CDT

Shifting the Balance: The Science & Balance of Reading
If you teach upper elementary grades chances are, you have some students have haven't truly taken off as readers and writers. If you are looking to support both the secrets of the alphabetic code and relevant experiences with texts, you don't want to miss this collaborative session. Let's explore 6 shifts in teaching reading that apply both science and balance along with the head work and heart behind literacy instruction. Participants will leave with tools to help design plans to for how to leverage reading and writing instruction.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-115 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

8:30am CDT

The Creative Dozen: 12 Strategies to Invite and Encourage Creative Thinking
We all want students to “be” creative and think creatively, but what does that look like in a classroom on a day-to-day basis? In this session, you’ll get a dozen ideas you can use right now to invite and incite creativity in your students in a way that builds and deepens content knowledge. No fluff, just brains on fire.
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Van Gemert

Lisa Van Gemert

Creator, Gifted Guru
Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

8:30am CDT

Practice and Pedagogy: Secondary ELA Professional Book Study
Back by popular demand! This session offers several choices of professional books to guide and improve our craft as teachers. We will engage in analysis and applications of the texts through meaningful discussion and collaboration. We have five brand new book choices for this year, and we can’t wait to dig into the ideas these texts have to offer!
Presenters
avatar for Brittnie Bragg

Brittnie Bragg

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, Northwest ISD
I am passionate about kids, literacy, and supporting our teachers as educators, leaders, and learners! 
avatar for Meagan Davis

Meagan Davis

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
avatar for Shawna Mitchell
avatar for Aleisha Reid

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

10:15am CDT

Foundational Skills Make, Take, & Collaborate
Do you have students that need explicit instruction and repeated practice with foundational skills? Of course you do - we all do! Come to this session to learn about and leave with specific activities, lessons, and tools to teach your students high-leverage foundational skills. Come join us to Make, Take, & Collaborate!
Presenters
avatar for Mallory Slawinski

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-116 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

10:15am CDT

Holiday Hacks: Rigorous Lessons that Capture the Festive Spirit
Like celebrating the holidays in class, but don’t want to lose valuable instructional time? Join in as Lisa shows you her hacks for making sure standards are met while fun is had. You’ll learn one of her secret weapons – the enriched wordsearch – and you’ll leave with loads of ideas you can use for your next favorite holiday.
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Van Gemert

Lisa Van Gemert

Creator, Gifted Guru
Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

10:15am CDT

Pre-K Center Work: Purposefully Embedding Math and Literacy into Center Time
In this session, Pre-K teachers will explore how to embed math and literacy into a themed center experience. You will have the opportunity for make and takes with this session so you will have things ready to go for the beginning of the year!
Presenters
avatar for Rachel Lawson

PreK Literacy & Match Connections in Pet Central pdf
Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-113 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

10:15am CDT

The Power of Pretests!
Who doesn't love a Win-Win? Strategies that benefit both students and teachers! Find out how pretests provide instructional guidance for teachers and enhance learning opportunities for students.
Presenters
avatar for Nancy Krueger

Nancy Krueger

3rd Grade Math and Science, Justin Elementary

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

Go for the GOAL'd!
Looking to equip, inspire, and empower students to take ownership of their learning? Look no further. Come join us as we dive deeper into how to build an intentional community that values goal-setting as well as how to establish processes and procedures that ensure goal-setting is efficient and meaningful.
Presenters
avatar for Jenn Washam
LS

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-115 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

How to Become a Better Writing Teacher
Join this session to learn how to inspire writers by inviting them into your own space as an authentic mentor author. Through this hands-on, practical session, you will experience the writing process as we focus on getting to know our writers, increasing student engagement, using high-yield decision making strategies, and finding inspiration from authors.
Presenters
avatar for Amber Reeves

Amber Reeves

4th Grade Teacher

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-116 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

How to Encourage Learning Through Play in PK
In this session, we will learn how to support and encourage PreK students in learning through different play centers at the beginning of the year. We will also think about how can you make your planning intentional and your conversation in center purposeful.
Presenters
avatar for Whitney Bass

Whitney Bass

Early Childhood & ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

PK Learning Through Play.pptx pdf
Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-117 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

Student Voice and Teacher Feedback with Mote
Explore the power of PERSONAL VOICE with us! While the idea of voice notes may sound simple, Mote offers big wins for all educators. Experience how Mote not only saves time, but also helps you build relationships by personalizing learning and feedback. Mote can be integrated within all Google Apps and opens doors for ESL learners, younger learners, & anyone with oral accommodations. For students, Mote allows for creativity and personal voice.
In this hands-on session, you will experience Mote firsthand, view intentional uses of Mote in NISD, explore ready-made templates, and share ideas. You will learn how to share voice notes via link, embed code, and QR code. We will also provide time for you to plan to use Mote with your students in mind. This session is for all grade levels and contents!
Presenters
avatar for Brittany Horn

Brittany Horn

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Jordana Kaiser

Jordana Kaiser

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-111 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

The Creativity Prescription
Would you like to turn your classroom into your favorite place to be? Hands down the most popular workshop Lisa presents, this is a treasure of practical strategies any teacher can use to infuse fun and creativity into any classroom. Lisa Van Gemert shares twelve tools and techniques any teacher can easily use that will improve student performance and enhance the classroom experience for teachers and students alike.
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Van Gemert

Lisa Van Gemert

Creator, Gifted Guru
Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

Unlocking Learning Potential: Digital Breakouts in the Classroom
Get ready to level up your teaching game with Digital Breakouts! Uncover how Digital Breakouts empower students to take control of their learning journey, working at their own pace, collaborating with classmates, and assessing their progress as they conquer challenges and unlock clues.In this interactive session, you'll unlock the secrets to boosting student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. We will showcase how to take curriculum and design breakout questions for students. We will create Digital Breakouts using ChatGPT, Canva, and Google Forms, and discover how to craft captivating challenges that foster collaboration, creativity, and perseverance.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Sanders

Kelli Sanders

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Rayna Strader

Rayna Strader

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-110 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

1:00pm CDT

Middle Grade & Young Adult Literature: Secondary ELA Professional Book Study
Back by popular demand! Teachers will experience some of the top young adult and middle grade authors and titles in contemporary literature. By reading and experiencing these stories, teachers will be able to reach a variety of student interests and walk away with strategies for curriculum and instructional implementation. If you participated in previous years, you will have the opportunity to select titles from a brand new list of titles!
Presenters
avatar for Brittnie Bragg

Brittnie Bragg

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, Northwest ISD
I am passionate about kids, literacy, and supporting our teachers as educators, leaders, and learners! 
avatar for Meagan Davis

Meagan Davis

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
avatar for Shawna Mitchell
avatar for Aleisha Reid

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning

2:45pm CDT

Stepping Stones Unlocked
Participants will explore our Stepping Stones digital resource with our curriculum experts! We will explore the different channels available to you and provide the support you need to successfully implement its many features to bring math instruction to life!
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Allen
avatar for Amanda Rogers

Wednesday July 24, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning
 
Thursday, July 25
 

8:30am CDT

Navigating Special Education: Building Effective Professional Learning Communities
Participants will delve into a presentation on cultivating effective professional learning communities (PLCs) where collaboration with professionals and families drives student success. Discover strategies for planning impactful meetings that maximize time and resources while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Learn how to effectively analyze data within PLCs to tailor interventions and instructional approaches, supporting student growth and achievement. High Leverage Practices #1, 2, and 3 will be addressed.
Presenters
avatar for Elizabeth Elliott-Norman

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-107 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction, Planning
 
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