ENGAGE 2024 Professional Learning Conference: Full Schedule

10:30am CDT

Managing defiant behavior in the classroom: Strategies for ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder

Understanding ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and their impact on students is the initial stride towards effectively supporting struggling learners within the K-12 education system. By delving into the workings of an ADHD/ODD child's mind, you'll gain insights into strategies for de-escalating classroom situations and fostering a conducive learning environment.

Presenters

Jennifer O'Donnell

Medlin Middle School

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-203 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Behavior

1:00pm CDT

Setting up your classroom for success

Let's talk about how to start off on the right foot with expectations, routines, procedures, and building relationships. For anyone who needs a fresh start this year in Tier 1 behavior management.

Presenters

Jamessia Steele

Behavior Interventionists, Prairie View and 7-Hills Elementary

I was the Inaugural SEAC teacher at Leo Adams. I currently work as the campus BI for 7- Hills Elementary. I enjoy family vacations with my extended family. I am passionate about empowering and encouraging educators to manage challenging behaviors by taking a proactive approach... Read More →

Ariel Greco

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-203 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior

8:30am CDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid

YMHFA teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. This course would benefit any educator K-12.
2 hours of pre-work online to be completed by July 18th and 4.5 hours at ENGAGE in-person.

Presenters

Cooper Spruill

Pam Haston

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-203 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Leadership

2:45pm CDT

GT Update: At the Movies: October Sky

These session will explore gifted learners through popular culture. Teachers will watch October Sky on their own, complete a short task, and then meet at Engage to discuss giftedness through the lens of Hollywood. Visit the GT Update site for directions.

Presenters

Audra Rowell

Advanced Academics Coordinator, Northwest ISD

Audra has been involved with gifted education for the majority of her career. Having taught 5th GT, she was involved in curriculum writing and professional development. Upon leaving the classroom, she became a GT coordinator for elementary services in Irving for 9 years. For the past... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-203 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

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