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

Modeling Curiosity and Wonder in the Elementary Classroom

The new science TEKS are here! With the new standards, comes a shift from learning about science to figuring it out using 3D learning and sensemaking lessons. Phenomena is a driving piece of upcoming instruction, and when used correctly, it will increase student inquiry and help students to see a connection between science in the classroom and science in their world. We will explore different types of phenomena, how to choose a phenomenon that is appropriately aligned to the standards you will be teaching, multiple ways to use it with elementary students and questioning strategies to get your students wondering! I will share some of my personal experiences in implementing and using phenomena in my classroom this past school year.

Presenters

Alana Sineni

Karissa Smith

Kindergarten Teacher, NISD

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Instruction

CONTENT AREA Science
Audience Elementary

1:00pm CDT

Canvas for Math Teachers (Tips, tricks and shortcuts)

With Canvas being a major district platform as well as a potentially convenient resource for teachers, students and parents, let's take a look at how you can make it work for YOU in a variety of ways. We will take a look at some potential options for ease of use, both for teachers as well as students and parents. We will also demonstrate how we can use Canvas features to create activities and quizzes that will grade themselves, allow students to check their work, AND allow familiarity with some of the new item types students are seeing on the EOC. Bring a fully charged laptop so we can create a sandbox course and get you started!

Presenters

Meredeth Gwinn

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Instruction

CONTENT AREA Math
Audience Secondary
TOPIC Technology

2:45pm CDT

Using Depth & Complexity in the Primary Classroom

In this session, participants will engage in ways to use the Depth & Complexity icon with our youngest learners.

Presenters

Sherri Standridge

First Grade Teacher, Northwest ISD

Holly Ah Leong

teacher, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Planning, Instruction

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

8:30am CDT

Ready-Set-Grow: MAP Growth can be used to measure if all students are growing throughout the year

MAP Growth is a universal screener that measures what 2nd-5th know and what they're ready to learn next through targeted skills and TEKS. In this session, you will learn how to pull reports from MAP and set goals. Report: Student Profile and Goal setting.

Presenters

Colleen Main

MTSS Intervention Specialist, Northwest ISD

Jennifer Gill

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Planning, Instruction

CONTENT AREA ELA; Math
Audience Elementary
TOPIC Assessment

10:15am CDT

Exploring Algebra Tiles

Join us for an interactive session where we'll delve into the versatile world of algebra tiles and their application across multiple grade levels. Algebra tiles are powerful manipulatives that visually represent algebraic concepts, making abstract ideas more tangible and accessible for students. In this session, we'll explore various ways to integrate algebra tiles into your math instruction to promote conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.

Presenters

Hannah Patredis

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD

Keeley Kinder

Secondary Math Instructional Coach

Meredeth Gwinn

Keely Buckreis

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Planning, Instruction

CONTENT AREA Secondary Math
Audience Secondary

1:00pm CDT

Fostering Active Participation: Engaging Activities and Structures for Every Classroom

Join us for a session focused on cultivating active participation and student engagement in the classroom. Discover a variety of dynamic activities and supportive structures designed to empower all learners to contribute and thrive. This session will equip you with practical strategies to create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where every voice is valued.

Presenters

Hannah Patredis

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD

Keeley Kinder

Secondary Math Instructional Coach

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Planning

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience Secondary

2:45pm CDT

Navigating the Complexities of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Participants will embark on a comprehensive journey into the legal framework surrounding the educational rights of students with disabilities. Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) as dictated by law, delving into instructional settings ranging from the least to the most restrictive. Additionally, we will dissect the intricate procedures governing changes in placement, with a specific focus on the transition to self-contained classrooms. Join us as we navigate the complexities of LRE, ensuring every student's educational needs are met with diligence and equity. High Leverage Practices #1, 3, 6, 7, 16, and 20 will be addressed.

Presenters

Elizabeth Elliott-Norman

Northwest ISD

Wednesday July 24, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, Instruction

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience Special Education
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

8:30am CDT

Train your Brain to Ramp up Resilience

Our fantastic, elastic brains were designed to help us learn. We can empower our students to overcome challenging life situations by teaching them how to bounce back and fall forward. A student's ability to tolerate tension determines their growth potential. Learn how we can help our kids become strong, self-aware, and unstoppable students.

Presenters

Shannon Anderson

Speaker, Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

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

10:15am CDT

B is for Belonging

Creating a sense of belonging starts with building strong, meaningful foundations through connection. When kids feel accepted, it has positive mental health effects as they form their identities. When kids feel like they don't belong, they feel isolated, less capable, and unworthy of various opportunities. In this session, many ideas will be shared to create a classroom atmosphere where kids see themselves reflected and respected.

Presenters

Shannon Anderson

Speaker, Shannon Anderson

Thursday July 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Differentiation
GT UPDATE GT Update

1:00pm CDT

Bossy Pants, Perfectionists, and Slackers, Oh My!

As a classroom teacher, you know that it is not only a challenge to meet students' academic needs, but also their unique social and emotional needs. Learn strategies to deal with some of these issues and how to help kids develop appropriate mindsets and coping strategies in a positive way. As a gifted coordinator and teacher for 25 years, Shannon has helped create programming and lessons for the social and emotional growth of gifted students. She will share ideas for helping our students who need to hone their leadership skills, provide tips for giving perfectionists a proper perspective, help you develop confidence in your shy students, and give teachers tools to motivate their unmotivated students. This session is packed with practical strategies, mentor text recommendations, and lessons you will use for years to come. (K-5)

Presenters

Shannon Anderson

Speaker, Shannon Anderson

Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Differentiation
GT UPDATE GT Update

2:45pm CDT

Writing from Scratch: Whip up Delicious Writing Lessons Your Students Will Eat Up!

Motivating our young writers to take creative "whisks" can be tricky at the elementary level. In this practical, you-can-do-it session, you will learn strategies for young writers to add some flavor to their writing. Through demonstrations, video clips, and oodles of ideas, youâ€™ll be excited to go back to the classroom and try some of these writing recipes with just the right dash of fun.

Presenters

Shannon Anderson

Speaker, Shannon Anderson

Thursday July 25, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA ELA
TOPIC Content Literacy
GT UPDATE GT Update