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

CC and How to read and use Paperwork to Support Student Achievement

We will discuss what CC looks like, how it will look moving forward. How do you read and utlize the Teacher Bundle of Sped paperwork? Let us help break it down and answer any questions you may have!

This is a perfect opportunity to get together and get prepped for the upcoming year!

Presenters

Amber Bush

Park Conner

Trey Baez

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Planning, Instruction

CONTENT AREA Special Education
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation

1:00pm CDT

Picture Ponder: Quick Hitters for D&C

I know the icons, now what? More ideas for how to use the Depth and Complexity icons in your classroom.

Presenters

Katie Delgado

GT Specialist

Tammy Krieger

Gifted & Talented Specialist, Clara Love ES

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Planning, Instruction

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience Elementary
TOPIC Differentiation
GT UPDATE GT Update

2:45pm CDT

RTC's and D&C

We will take a look at the Recuring Themes and Concepts that are coming with the the new science TEKS and how they relate to our Depth and Complexity that we are already using in science!

Presenters

Amy Finn

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Planning, Instruction

CONTENT AREA Science
Audience Elementary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies
GT UPDATE GT Update

8:30am CDT

Building Critical Thinking Classrooms

How can we encourage all of our students to think deeper and more critically? Asking good questions, analyzing information, and drawing conclusions are crucial skills for success in the science classroom. In addition, cultivating strong reasoning skills is so important for 21st century learners. Participants in this session will engage in practical, ready-to-use strategies to promote critical thinking for all students.

Presenters

Think Big Learning

Co-owner, Think Big Learning

www.thinkbiglearning.net

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation
GT UPDATE GT Update

10:15am CDT

Going Beyond Average: Rethinking Gifted Services in Advanced Academics

Regardless of school size and resources, advanced and gifted students can and should thrive. The trick lies in the design of program. Too many advanced, dual credit, honors, G/T, pre-AP, AP, and ACT/SAT prep classes are designed to fit the average student and focus on students' weaknesses. In this session, we will examine why academic environments designed on the average hinder student potential where a students’ talents become a liability leading them to become bored and underchallenged.

Presenters

Think Big Learning

Co-owner, Think Big Learning

www.thinkbiglearning.net

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation
GT UPDATE GT Update

1:00pm CDT

Power of Phenomenon: Using Curiosity to Drive Equitable Instruction

As learners, we naturally crave to know more about the world around us. When we connect student learning to real-world phenomena, student interests/experiences, and current events, we can foster authentic engagement in the classroom. In this interactive session, we share practical ways to launch lessons with phenomena, make learning more relevant, and increase student motivation and achievement.

Presenters

Think Big Learning

Co-owner, Think Big Learning

www.thinkbiglearning.net

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA Science
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation
GT UPDATE GT Update

2:45pm CDT

The Language of Science: Vocabulary Strategies for All Learners

This training is a blend of current research and practical strategies to promote vocabulary acquisition for all learners. During this session, we explore methods to scaffold learning and deeper thinking through intentional vocabulary instruction and support. We will also analyze the ELPS and consider how to best incorporate those standards in a science classroom to the benefit of all learners. Participants will leave with effective strategies that they can utilize immediately to supplement their current instructional practices.

Presenters

Think Big Learning

Co-owner, Think Big Learning

www.thinkbiglearning.net

Wednesday July 24, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA Science
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Content Literacy