Have you wanted to try book clubs, but needed motivation to start? Is planning time a barrier in planning book clubs? Build a Book Club Workshop will walk you through how to create book clubs step by step. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and built-in work time. If you have books in mind that you would like to use, please bring them with you.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 9:50am EDT TBDVarina HS
This session will introduce participants to the concept of a Quad Text Set. A Quad Text Set is intended to support a science or social studies topic by introducing key vocabulary and building students’ background knowledge. Participants will use the QTS planning template to build their own QTS for use in the classroom.
This session will explore simple processes that students must master in order to make sense of complex, grade level text. We will explore comprehension at the sentence level, how students can use background knowledge effectively, and making inferences. Participants will leave with a toolkit of before, during, and after reading strategies that support deeper understanding of texts used across content classes.
This session delves into the power of explicit modeling as a cornerstone of effective writing instruction. Participants will learn how to think aloud their writing choices, articulate their decision-making, and provide clear, visible examples that empower students to develop their own writing skills and confidence. Leave this session equipped with actionable strategies and resources to seamlessly integrate effective writing process modeling into your classroom.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 9:50am EDT TBDVarina HS
This session briefly introduces the research-based connection between goal setting and student self-efficacy and dives into the steps necessary to implement goal-setting in the classroom. Learn practical, ready-to-implement strategies and systems to empower your middle and high school students to set meaningful goals, track their progress, and build the confidence they need to thrive academically and beyond. Leave equipped to transform your classroom into an environment where student success is driven by student ownership.
Incorporate the "Master of the Macabre," Edgar Allan Poe into your classroom, forevermore! Join the Poe Museum in an overview of their cross-curricular educational offerings. This discussion will present new ways to incorporate Poe into your classroom to build students’ critical thinking, literary, and historical analysis skills through placed based learning field trips and downloadable resources.
Have you wanted to try book clubs, but needed motivation to start? Is planning time a barrier in planning book clubs? Build a Book Club Workshop will walk you through how to create book clubs step by step. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and built-in work time. If you have books in mind that you would like to use, please bring them with you.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:55am - 11:25am EDT TBDVarina HS
This session delves into the power of explicit modeling as a cornerstone of effective writing instruction. Participants will learn how to think aloud their writing choices, articulate their decision-making, and provide clear, visible examples that empower students to develop their own writing skills and confidence. Leave this session equipped with actionable strategies and resources to seamlessly integrate effective writing process modeling into your classroom.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:55am - 11:25am EDT TBDVarina HS
This session briefly introduces the research-based connection between goal setting and student self-efficacy and dives into the steps necessary to implement goal-setting in the classroom. Learn practical, ready-to-implement strategies and systems to empower your middle and high school students to set meaningful goals, track their progress, and build the confidence they need to thrive academically and beyond. Leave equipped to transform your classroom into an environment where student success is driven by student ownership.
This session will explore simple processes that students must master in order to make sense of complex, grade level text. We will explore comprehension at the sentence level, how students can use background knowledge effectively, and making inferences. Participants will leave with a toolkit of before, during, and after reading strategies that support deeper understanding of texts used across content classes.
This session seeks to demystify the process of using unpacked data to drive effective instruction. It will provide a clear, step-by-step framework for strategically planning lessons that incorporate embedded remediation and dedicated remediation lessons. Learn how to design practical, impactful lessons that address students' needs directly, empowering you to create a truly responsive learning environment.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 2:25pm EDT TBDVarina HS
This interactive session will explore research-based strategies to inspire curiosity, foster participation, and create inclusive learning environments for your students. Participants will explore strategies from Total Participation Techniques and easy-to-implement routines to deepen students’ thinking and make it visible to them. Join us to unlock the power of engagement and transform the educational experience for both you and your students! If you have a specific lesson you'd like to make more engaging, feel free to bring it along. The session will include dedicated work time and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 2:25pm EDT TBDVarina HS
This session explores research-based strategies to move beyond rote memorization and foster vocabulary acquisition. Participants will explore the critical link between vocabulary and comprehension, discover interactive methods for introducing new words, learn to select high-impact vocabulary, and leave with immediately implementable activities and routines.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 2:25pm EDT TBDVarina HS
This session seeks to demystify the process of using unpacked data to drive effective instruction. It will provide a clear, step-by-step framework for strategically planning lessons that incorporate embedded remediation and dedicated remediation lessons. Learn how to design practical, impactful lessons that address students' needs directly, empowering you to create a truly responsive learning environment.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 4:05pm EDT TBDVarina HS
This interactive session will explore research-based strategies to inspire curiosity, foster participation, and create inclusive learning environments for your students. Participants will explore strategies from Total Participation Techniques and easy-to-implement routines to deepen students’ thinking and make it visible to them. Join us to unlock the power of engagement and transform the educational experience for both you and your students! If you have a specific lesson you'd like to make more engaging, feel free to bring it along. The session will include dedicated work time and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 4:05pm EDT TBDVarina HS
This session explores research-based strategies to move beyond rote memorization and foster vocabulary acquisition. Participants will explore the critical link between vocabulary and comprehension, discover interactive methods for introducing new words, learn to select high-impact vocabulary, and leave with immediately implementable activities and routines.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 4:05pm EDT TBDVarina HS
