This interactive keynote blends scientific research with practical strategies, offering tools to integrate psychological hope into leadership, schools, and daily life. Participants will leave with actionable methods to measure and enhance hope, transforming it into a catalyst for success.
Discover how to cultivate a classroom environment that balances clear boundaries with empathy and respect for student dignity. This session will explore strategies for implementing social-emotional learning practices that promote positive behavior and support emotional well-being. Learn how to create a harmonious classroom atmosphere that values each student's unique contributions while maintaining structure and respect. Participants will leave with practical tools to foster a compassionate, balanced, and inclusive learning environment that enhances student engagement and growth.
Students often ask: “Do I really have to read the whole novel from cover to cover?” And the answer is: NO! Join us in this interactive workshop to explore how to design a student-centered novel study that will work for all types of learners. Participants in this workshop will practice a variety of strategies that will engage students in deep analysis of sections of meaningful text, while giving them the tool to discuss larger ideas presented throughout the entire novel. We will examine how these targeted learning experiences provide students with a specific purpose for reading when they are working with the novel on their own. Participants will walk away with a toolbox stuffed with planners, possible learning experiences, and authentic assessments. At the end of this workshop, teachers will be able to plan for an interactive novel study that supports all learners using any text.
This session aims to educate general education teachers about the use of learning modifications in the general education classroom. With the rise of blended settings and co-teaching, many teachers are expected to support diverse learners in the general education setting. We will introduce the difference between accommodations and modifications, explore the nine different types of modifications, and then apply our learning while making modifications to a lesson or unit we already use in our classrooms.
Discover the transformative power of student leadership at West Oak Middle School! Join us for an enlightening presentation on how our Student Ambassadors program is revolutionizing student engagement and empowerment. Through a focus on promoting voice, choice, and agency, our ambassadors are shaping a school culture where every student feels heard, valued, and empowered to make a difference. This presentation will delve into the innovative strategies and impactful initiatives spearheaded by our student leaders, offering valuable insights for educators, administrators, and parents looking to cultivate leadership skills and foster inclusivity in their own communities. Be inspired by the stories of our student ambassadors and learn practical strategies for nurturing leadership qualities in young learners. Whether you're a seasoned educator seeking fresh ideas or a parent eager to support your child's leadership journey, this presentation promises to ignite your passion for student-driven change. Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our student leaders and discover how you can empower the next generation of change-makers!
Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your teaching workflow. Join us as we delve into ways to leverage AI effectively, making everyday tasks more efficient and freeing up valuable time for what truly matters—engaging with students and enhancing their learning experience. Throughout the session, we'll explore various AI-powered tools and applications and look at ways to simplify routine administrative tasks, streamline instructional planning, and personalize student learning with minimal effort. We will collaborate to develop practical examples, ensuring you can immediately implement these solutions in your classroom. By the end of the session, you'll have a clear understanding of how to harness AI to not only save time but also improve your overall productivity and effectiveness as an educator. Join us to transform your teaching practice and unlock the potential of AI, making your workday more manageable and your instructional approach more impactful. This session is perfect for teachers at all levels who are eager to embrace innovative technologies and enhance their professional skills.
This workshop isn’t just another leadership session—it’s a deep dive into creating and maintaining hopeful cultures within educational settings. Perfect for principals, superintendents, educators, and central office staff members, this session will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the science of hope and its transformative impact. Participants will explore practical tools and strategies to instill hope among staff, ultimately influencing the entire school community. By the end, you'll be equipped to lead with hope, transforming your school culture from within.
Welcome aboard, educators! Prepare for an exhilarating journey in our session, "Co-Teaching Take-Off: Soaring High Together," designed to elevate your instruction to new heights. Fasten your seatbelts as we embark on a quest that will transform your co-teaching dynamics.
In this session, you'll explore five co-teaching models like One Teach, One Observe; Station Teaching; Parallel Teaching; Alternative Teaching; and Team Teaching. You'll navigate these models through interactive in-flight simulations, gaining practical understanding through experiences.
Building strong co-teacher relationships is a crucial part of our flight plan. Through team-building exercises, you'll foster open communication and mutual respect with your co-teachers. Reflective discussions will help you identify your strengths and areas for growth, ensuring a smooth and collaborative flight path while avoiding turbulence.
By the end of this high-flying session, you'll be ready to co-pilot your classroom with confidence and collaboration. "Co-Teaching Take-Off: Soaring High Together" is not just a session, it's an adventure designed to propel your instruction to new altitudes. Join us on this journey and prepare to soar!
Innovative, passionate educator committed to empowering students with diverse needs. Pursuing a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction: Trauma & Resilience.
90% of the English language is derived from Latin roots and each individual word part is used in an average of 20 words! If you teach a handful of word parts a week, students will have access to over a 1,000 words by the end of the year! This interactive workshop will have participants rethink the way they teach words in any content. Using the ARCS method, participants will be deconstructing complex words and determining meaning from context clues and word parts. Participants will have the opportunity to design similar activities with words from their own curriculum that they can use in their classroom.
Join me in leveraging technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in the classroom, with a special focus on AI integration. Whether you're a tech-savvy educator or just dipping your toes into the digital realm, this session promises practical strategies to enhance your teaching practices.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore a range of AI-driven technologies, and brainstorm creative ways to integrate AI into their teaching toolkit. Whether you're interested in data-driven insights, adaptive learning algorithms, or virtual assistants, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of AI for greater productivity and impact.
I am National Board Certified Spanish Teacher at Oregon High School with a passion for teaching Freshmen. In our district, I lead a freshmen team and run an intervention program for students that at-risk of not graduating on time. A role model of mine once said that teachers should... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am CST
Monarch
The presentation emphasizes proactive strategies for responsible digital citizenship rather than focusing solely on prohibitions or "don'ts." It encourages educators to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the digital world safely and ethically.
Explore innovative approaches to designing professional learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs. This session focuses on empowering educators to create impactful instructional strategies that address varied learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds. Participants will learn practical methods for designing inclusive professional development that promotes equity, fosters creativity, and enhances instructional effectiveness. Discover how to tailor learning experiences that engage all educators in meaningful ways, ensuring they are equipped to meet the diverse needs of their students effectively.
This session is designed to help educators and edtech enthusiasts explore how to connect their passion and skills with a sense of purpose in order to create real impact in the world of education. This session will cover strategies and practical tools for discovering one's unique purpose and turning it into a powerful force for change in the classroom and beyond. Attendees will learn from real-world examples of successful edtech initiatives, and have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals to brainstorm and plan their own purpose-driven edtech projects. Whether you're just getting started in the field or looking to re-energize your approach, this session will equip you with the inspiration and resources you need to make a positive impact on education through technology.
Discover how psychological hope can profoundly influence relationships within educational settings. This session equips participants with practical tools and strategies to enhance hope levels for students, fostering psychological attachment that leads to resilient, supportive relationships. Learn how cultivating hope can empower school communities to drive positive change and achieve transformative outcomes.
In our session, participants will learn what the 5 Essentials Survey is, and how it can be used to positively influence school culture, student achievement, collaborative efforts, parent/community contact, and quality of leadership. The 5 Essentials is a highly dynamic tool, and you are going to hear a variety of strategies 2 building principals and teacher-leaders have used to drive school improvement in the Moline Coal Valley School District.
Lynsy Oswald is a Principal at Hamilton Elementary School for the Moline-Coal Valley School District. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay in 2005 where she played Division 1 College Softball. Lynsy... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Doral
With the 2010 inception of the ELA CCSS, the push for a cohesive, common curriculum and literacy experiences came to the forefront of schools. However, the resources and materials of the past do not necessarily connect with our current demographic of students. Research shows that students are motivated and engaged in texts and tasks when they perceive them as pertinent to their lives. Schools champion a focus on equity, inclusion, and the celebration of diversity, but the required curricula do not necessarily reflect these values and student voices. How can students use their schema to decipher, interact, and construct text if they lack the necessary background, experiences, tools, and the desire to do so? Literacy instruction should include the cultures, backgrounds, and language practices of all students. This session will provide strategies for bridging CCSS standards and texts with multimodality and relevancy that appeal to students’ interests, identity formation, and range of ability levels to account for multiliteracies and view language as a resource. These facilitate students’ self-efficacy, a primary motivational determinant of achievement and a critical precursor to student success. We help students redefine literacy beyond an emphasis on skill and drills to unlock the transformative power within the classroom community.
In this dynamic breakout session, educators will explore innovative strategies to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching practices to enhance student engagement and develop critical thinking skills. Participants will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools that can transform traditional classrooms into interactive learning environments. This workshop will cover practical methods to use AI for generating stimulating content, facilitating thought-provoking discussions, and creating personalized learning experiences. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge to effectively use AI to nurture a classroom atmosphere that not only delivers information but also cultivates essential analytical skills. Join us to unlock the potential of AI in education and foster a generation of critical thinkers!
Stephen Oertle is the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Roxana Community Unit School District #1 in Southern Illinois, the founder and director of CourseMason LLC, and an independent consultant specializing in the development of curriculum, assessments, instructional... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
Ballroom E
Student engagement continues to be a struggle in math, especially as students get older and the purpose for learning the mathematical concept becomes less clear and interest wanes. But what if math could be taught through storytelling? In this session, the presenter will share how using Dan Meyer's "Three Acts of a Mathematical Story" in her 5th grade classroom increased engagement and excitement for math. In addition, attendees will learn the basics of creating their own 3 Act Tasks and will leave with an abundance of resources, organized by standard and grade level, that can be implemented in classrooms immediately.
Explore how to teach AI concepts with a focus on empathy and ethical considerations. This session will delve into ways to integrate empathy into AI education, ensuring students understand the human impact of technology. Learn strategies for presenting AI not just as a technical tool, but as a means to enhance connection, support well-being, and promote social good. Participants will gain practical approaches to designing AI lessons that foster compassion, responsibility, and an understanding of the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in society.
Explore how hope serves as a cornerstone in transforming trauma-informed care, including disciplinary and relationship-building approaches. This session will delve into practical strategies and insights on leveraging hope to enhance resilience, foster healing, and empower individuals within trauma-affected communities. Participants will gain actionable tools to integrate hope effectively into both disciplinary practices and relationship-building approaches. By cultivating hope, attendees will learn to create supportive environments that facilitate growth, healing, and positive interpersonal connections
This presentation will explore our journey at Olympia Middle School as we examined the critical link between student attendance, positive discipline practices, and a successful learning environment. By fostering high attendance rates and implementing effective discipline strategies that focus on restorative practices, schools can create an atmosphere conducive to academic achievement and social-emotional well-being. This presentation will address the challenges faced in both areas and offer practical strategies for teachers, counselor, and administrators who are invested in improving student outcomes.
Calling all instructional coaches! Are you looking to build buy-in for your coaching program? Join us to learn some tips and tricks for getting staff to embrace coaching and increase your interactions! We will discuss how to foster a collaborative environment and share ideas to build positive relationships by developing trust and mutual respect through engaging morale boosters. During the session, we hope to help you discover the "entrepreneur" within you and help you learn to advocate for yourself. We will discuss the importance of doing your own PR by mastering the art of self-promotion and effectively communicating your coaching expertise.
In early 2022, as schools were coming out of two years of interrupted instruction, Clinton Junior High School received a “targeted” designation from the state. Limited infrastructure was in place in terms of a building leadership team whose purpose was to focus on academic achievement. Join the building principal and a teacher member of the school’s instructional support team as they share their experiences of addressing the achievement gap and fostering a mindset of continuous school improvement. Learn about the process of analyzing Math and ELA data and building staff capacity for strategic improvements in designation Year 1, as well as plans for moving forward in Year 2.
Practice using AI to help classroom teachers implement support strategies for English learners. Please bring a device as well as unit or lesson plans for current/upcoming unit of study for your class.
The notion of using AI in the classroom can be controversial. While there is good reason to be cautious, this session introduces four basic strategies for using AI to simplify your teaching. Participants will learn about MagicSchoolAI and ChatGPT and have time to exchange implementation ideas and explore using either or both sites after each strategy is introduced.
