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)

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10:30am CDT

Inconceivable? Understanding Bullying in Schools

Bullying. People keep using that word; it doesn't (always) mean what they think it means.
With a nod to The Princess Bride, we'll discuss what bullying is, what it isn't, and how schools respond to bullying conduct.

Presenters

Christie Hobbs

General Counsel, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-227 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Behavior

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

10:30am CDT

Active Minds, Active Bodies: Strategies for ADHD Support & Classroom Movement!

Join us for an interactive hour and a half session designed for teachers of all levels. Explore innovative strategies to support ADHD students while incorporating movement and physical activities into your lessons. Discover how to unleash creativity and engagement through active learning approaches. Get ready for a lively and fun session that will energize both you and your students!

Presenters

Emily Leitnick

Blair Cox

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-101

Planning

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior

10:30am CDT

Free Your Mind!

Let's get disconnected! Progressive relaxation and meditation will be offered in this session so that you can free your mind. This will be a tech free, quiet, peaceful zone for you to unwind as you see fit. Together, we will calm our minds and bodies as a form of self-care - you deserve it!

*Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and/or comfy clothes! We will be stretching standing up and laying down on the floor.*

Presenters

India Lee

Kristen Sotero

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BNHS AC-223 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices and Responsibilities, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Behavior

1:00pm CDT

Adaptive Art: Tools and Tricks

Dive into the world of adaptive tools, teaching techniques, and best practices for exceptional learners. See how I modify materials and content for students with a variety of needs and accomodations. In this session, we will be talking about common issues teachers face with modifications, accomodations, and making materials more accessible while focusing on student abilities. All subjects can learn from the world of Art Education to better their teaching practices and make their classroom more student friendly and accessible.

Presenters

Shelby Klasel

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-204 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Instruction, SEL

CONTENT AREA Special Education, Fine Arts
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior

1:00pm CDT

Establishing Systems for a More Efficient Classroom

This session will provide strategies to establish systems that would enable a teacher to better implement new habits. Whether it is a new classroom management strategy, instructional strategy, or to help meet a personal goal, this session will provide foundational techniques to help make new habits "stick".

Presenters

Nicholas Escarsega

Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-225 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
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

1:00pm CDT

Shaping student behavior for long term results

A review of the discipline cycle utilizing the restorative approach to conflict resolution. We will spend our time reviewing common discipline challenges and talk through in small groups and then share out in whole group best solutions for long term results.

Presenters

Allison Palislamovic

Teacher, Northwest ISD

Amanda Bunch

Northwest ISD

Lynley Phillips

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-206 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior

1:00pm CDT

CPI Test Out

Must have the online book portion completed before attending this session.

Presenters

Jenny Reyna

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-233 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices and Responsibilities

CONTENT AREA CPI
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior

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

2:45pm CDT

Building and Maintaining Relationships with Your Students: The Foundation of a Successful Classroom

Let's focus on how to build and maintain relationships with your students in the classroom through a variety of strategies. We will talk about the importance of those relationships and giving your students unconditional positive regard.

Presenters

Ariel Greco

Jessica Applegate

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-205 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Behavior

2:45pm CDT

CPI Test Out

Must have the online book portion completed before attending this session.

Presenters

Jenny Reyna

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-233 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices and Responsibilities

CONTENT AREA CPI
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior