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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8:30am CDT

Keynote Address with Anthony Muhammad

You won’t want to miss our keynote presenter, Anthony Muhammad as we kick off 2024 ENGAGE Summer Learning Conference! Anthony Muhammad, PhD, is a much sought-after educational speaker and presenter. A practitioner for nearly 20 years, he has served as a middle school teacher, assistant principal, and principal, and as a high school principal. Dr. Muhammad speaks on topics including building strong campus cultures, closing the achievement gap, and building strong professional learning communities.

Presenters

Stephanie Espinosa

Executive Director for Teaching and Learning, Northwest ISD

Executive Director for Teaching and Learning

Anthony Muhammad

Tuesday July 23, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS PAC-101 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels

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

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. This course would benefit any educator K-12. YMHFA is the premier mental health program. It is not a lecture course. It is interactive with activites and discussions. This class is 6 1/2 hours, including pre-work, but you can earn 11 CPEs for it!

2 hours of pre-work online to be completed by July 18th and 4.5 hours at ENGAGE in-person. Pre-work will be available by noon on May 30th. Be watching for an email to register for Connect, the site that the pre-work is on. If you have questions, please reach out to Susie Boelens- susie.boelens@nisdtx.org

This session time includes an hour for lunch and built in breaks.
Please note that this session ends at 4:15pm.

Presenters

Denise Lucas

MHFA Outreach Worker, Helen Farabee Centers

I have taught MHFA for over 11 years and it has been my full time job for 4 1/2 years. I am a LPC but continue to do this job because I love my job and this program. It is a passion and I just can't give it up yet.

Susie Boelens

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-231 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Leadership

10:30am 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. If you have questions, please reach out to Heather Witzke – heather.witzke@nisdtx.org .

Presenters

Pam Haston

Heather Witzke

At Risk Counselor

Tuesday July 23, 2024 10:30am - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-246 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Leadership

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

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

Empowering Collaboration: Maximizing Student Motivation through Gen. Ed. Partnerships"

Let's learn about the strength in collaborating with your Gen. Ed. partners while motivating your students

Presenters

Stanley Moss

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

2:45pm CDT

Political Speech on Campus: A First Amendment Primer

As we head into presidential elections this fall, we will explore the rights of students and teachers to wear shirts and attire with political slogans on campus. We will discuss the First Amendment, limits to protected speech, key court cases, and best practices for teachers and administrators in navigating free speech on campus.

Presenters

Christie Hobbs

General Counsel, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 23, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-234 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Leadership