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​​8 Great Brain Breaks for Students (and Staff)

Short brain breaks can help students refocus and be more productive by reducing stress and frustration. Engage in eight brain-break activities that can be easily incorporated into lessons in five minutes or less.

• Topics: Classroom Management, Engagement Strategies, School Community & Culture, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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9 “Next Day” Number Sense Strategies for Math & Science

Number sense is crucial for students to think and speak like mathematicians and scientists. This session provides nine strategies to improve students' understanding and application of number sense.

• Topics: Engagement Strategies

 

America’s Most Wanted: Administrators Who Show Up & Show Out

Do your daily operational tasks have you feeling like you’re locked up in meetings and chained to discipline referrals? Are you so caught up in the day-to-day grind that your instructional leadership is doing time on the back burner? It’s time to break free! This session is for current and aspiring administrators committed to showing up, showing out, and modeling what great teaching looks like. We’ll explore how to escape the trap of “just managing” and embrace the charge of instructional leadership. 

• Topics: Engagement Strategies, Instructional Leadership, Leadership Development, School Community & Culture

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Building Academic Resilience

Students face challenges that impact academic performance. This session covers three areas—perspective, productivity, and praise to provide students and their parents with skills to succeed at school and home.

• Topics: Classroom Management, Engagement Strategies, School Community & Culture

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Every Teacher Counts: Number Sense Strategies for All Subjects

When every teacher counts, every student wins. In this session, educators across all content areas will explore the power of number sense as a foundational skill that helps students' reason, analyze, and communicate more effectively. Prepare to learn “next day” strategies designed to help students build numeracy, boost engagement, and deepen understanding of key mathematical concepts.

• Topics: Engagement Strategies, Number Sense

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Exit Tickets to Elevate Teaching & Learning

Exit tickets are a student-centered approach to collecting data and providing opportunities for teachers and students to reflect on key points from the lesson. In this session, participants will review eleven (11) strategies used to assess students’ knowledge, while promoting reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

• Topics: Engagement Strategies

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First-Class Conversations (in 15 Minutes or Less)

Academic conversations improve students’ confidence and competence. With limited class time, how can teachers engage every student in meaningful discussions? This session will explore strategies to improve students' depth of knowledge (DoK) and can be done in 15 minutes or less.

• Topics: Classroom Management, Engagement Strategies

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Leadership is a Piece of C.A.K.E.

This session uses a framework to help school leadership teams work better together and lead with purpose. Through practical strategies and collaborative activities, we’ll focus on building a positive culture, fostering accountability, sharing knowledge, and striving for excellence. It’s all about creating a shared recipe for success in your school.

Topics: Instructional Leadership, Engagement Strategies, School Community & Culture

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Reimagining Classroom Management: Using Tech to Connect

One of the most effective ways to decrease negative behaviors is through meaningful connections with students. Although this can be a daunting task, technology can make it easier. In this session, participants will learn tech tools that help develop three areas (establishing, maintaining, and restoring relationships), making class time more positive and productive.

• Topics: Classroom Management, Engagement Strategies, School Community & Culture, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Requirement: Access to a laptop/iPad

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S.L.A.Y. the Day: Creating Effective Digital Experiences

Technology is intended to enhance the learning environment. But, sometimes using digital devices results in students being distracted and teachers being disappointed. This session will empower teachers to focus on making small changes that will make a big impact on the digital learning experience.

• Topics: Classroom Management, Engagement Strategies, Instructional Technology, School Community & Culture

• Target Audience: Administrators, Instructional Coaches, New Teachers, New Teacher Mentors, Technology Specialists

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T.H.R.I.V.E.--A Framework for Teaching Generation Alpha

Generation Alpha is here and they’re curious, creative, and wired for connection. But reaching them takes intention and a whole lot of heart. In this session, we’ll explore the T.H.R.I.V.E. framework (Trust, Humor, Relevance, Interaction, Voice, & Engagement)—a practical and engaging approach to teaching. This isn’t about overhauling your curriculum; it’s about shifting your approach. You’ll leave with “next day” strategies and tools to connect with your students and elevate their academic journey.

• Topics: Engagement Strategies, School Community & Culture

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The First 15--Start Strong, Finish Stronger

The first fifteen minutes of each class sets the tone for students’ academic and social success. Capturing their attention early improves our chances of them staying actively engaged, resulting in increased learning. Get ready to explore a variety of strategies that will challenge, support, and empower students to excel now and for years to come.

• Topics: Classroom Management, Engagement Strategies, Instructional Leadership, School Community & Culture

 

Tips & Tools for Teaching Multilingual Learners & Students with 504’s & IEPS

Effective use of technology can create more equitable learning experiences that accelerate the academic outcomes of students who are classified as having specialized learning needs (504s, Special Education, and ESOL). This session will review strategies and tech tools that can help increase student achievement in all grades and subjects. 

• Topics: Classroom Management, Engagement Strategies, Instructional Technology, School Community & Culture, ED Section 504, Multilingual Learners, Special Education

• Requirement: Access to a laptop/iPad

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