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Conference sessions are dedicated to the advancing of instructional practices for PK-12 educators. Please review and select sessions from the conference schedule below.
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In this session, teachers will discover a wealth of easy-to-implement methods from the Lead4Ward Instructional Strategies Playlist designed to instantly boost student engagement in the classroom. This session will equip teachers with versatile strategies to create a risk-free environment where students can practice and grow, while fostering meaningful peer interactions and rich academic discussions. By the end of this session, teachers will be equipped to help students dive deeper into content, make lasting connections, and articulate their understanding with confidence!
This interactive session will explore 3 strategies that increase internalization of content knowledge and foster critical thinking. Teachers will leave with low-prep ready-to-use strategies to implement in their classrooms.
Hi! I was born and educated in Michigan. I moved to Texas in 1985. This is my 34th year teaching math. This is my first year in P.I.S.D. I love it here! I have been very happily married for 32 years. My husband also works for P.I.S.D. I have four children, three girls and... Read More →
Monday June 16, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT 401 A1832 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., S. Pasadena, TX 77503
Are you tired of blank stares and passive learning? Frustrated by students who wait for answers instead of thinking deeply? Research shows that traditional classroom setups actually inhibit student thinking, but there's a solution that's both revolutionary and surprisingly simple. Join us for an eye-opening session that will forever change how you view classroom engagement.This session introduces teachers to Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework, focusing specifically on non-curricular thinking tasks and the first toolkit to promote student engagement and deep thinking. The first toolkit includes vertical non-permanent surfaces, defronting the classroom, and visibly random grouping.
Every masterpiece has a captivating backstory waiting to be discovered! Imagine being handed a narrative and challenged to bring it to life through your own creation, regardless of the subject. In this exciting activity, students from all disciplines can unleash their creativity by envisioning stories—whether from literature, science, social studies, or beyond—and illustrating them. Stick figures are not just welcome, but encouraged!
Dive into the analysis of various primary sources, documents, or texts to gain a richer understanding of the narratives behind them. This is your chance to blend art with storytelling, creating a unique piece that reflects both creativity and context. Join us for Masterpiece Matchup and let your imagination paint the stories of the world around you!
Discover strategies for effective communication and collaboration with your school librarian. Learn how to identify and utilize the best resources that supports your curriculum with the ultimate goal of making your job easier! By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create a seamless and supportive educational environment.
Establish and maintain clear, effective routines for classroom procedures to maximize instructional time and student engagement by reducing disruptions and ensuring smooth transitions.
This presentation explores creative strategies to make learning enjoyable and engaging, helping educators transform traditional classroom activities into fun and engaging activities that inspire student participation and foster a love of learning.
Join us for an engaging and interactive professional development session designed to revolutionize the way you approach literacy in your classroom. "Reading Progress Unleashed: Tools for Tomorrow's Readers" will equip educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize Microsoft Teams' Reading Progress tool, transforming reading instruction and assessment for K-12 students.
In this session, teachers will discover a wealth of easy-to-implement methods from the Lead4Ward Instructional Strategies Playlist designed to instantly boost student engagement in the classroom. This session will equip teachers with versatile strategies to create a risk-free environment where students can practice and grow, while fostering meaningful peer interactions and rich academic discussions. By the end of this session, teachers will be equipped to help students dive deeper into content, make lasting connections, and articulate their understanding with confidence!
This interactive session will explore 3 strategies that increase internalization of content knowledge and foster critical thinking. Teachers will leave with low-prep ready-to-use strategies to implement in their classrooms.
Hi! I was born and educated in Michigan. I moved to Texas in 1985. This is my 34th year teaching math. This is my first year in P.I.S.D. I love it here! I have been very happily married for 32 years. My husband also works for P.I.S.D. I have four children, three girls and... Read More →
Monday June 16, 2025 9:55am - 11:10am CDT 401 A1832 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., S. Pasadena, TX 77503
Are you tired of blank stares and passive learning? Frustrated by students who wait for answers instead of thinking deeply? Research shows that traditional classroom setups actually inhibit student thinking, but there's a solution that's both revolutionary and surprisingly simple. Join us for an eye-opening session that will forever change how you view classroom engagement.This session introduces teachers to Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework, focusing specifically on non-curricular thinking tasks and the first toolkit to promote student engagement and deep thinking. The first toolkit includes vertical non-permanent surfaces, defronting the classroom, and visibly random grouping.
Every masterpiece has a captivating backstory waiting to be discovered! Imagine being handed a narrative and challenged to bring it to life through your own creation, regardless of the subject. In this exciting activity, students from all disciplines can unleash their creativity by envisioning stories—whether from literature, science, social studies, or beyond—and illustrating them. Stick figures are not just welcome, but encouraged!
Dive into the analysis of various primary sources, documents, or texts to gain a richer understanding of the narratives behind them. This is your chance to blend art with storytelling, creating a unique piece that reflects both creativity and context. Join us for Masterpiece Matchup and let your imagination paint the stories of the world around you!
Discover strategies for effective communication and collaboration with your school librarian. Learn how to identify and utilize the best resources that supports your curriculum with the ultimate goal of making your job easier! By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create a seamless and supportive educational environment.
This presentation explores creative strategies to make learning enjoyable and engaging, helping educators transform traditional classroom activities into fun and engaging activities that inspire student participation and foster a love of learning.
Dive into the world of language learning with our dynamic professional development session, "Language Learning Unleashed: Reading Progress for Multilingual Mastery." This session is designed to empower educators with innovative strategies to enhance foreign language instruction using Microsoft Teams' Reading Progress tool.
Join us for an interactive professional development session designed to enhance your teaching strategies and improve student learning and engagement. In this session participants will explore effective techniques that encourage meaningful conversations in the classroom.
You will learn how to foster a mindset that prioritizes engagement and collaboration among students while discovering methods to create a balanced speaking and listening environment, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. This session will focus on implementing practical strategies that leverage discussion as a tool to deepen understanding and enhance student participation.
Come ready to share your experiences, exchange ideas, and leave with actionable strategies to transform your classroom discussions into vibrant learning experiences.
Looking for ways to get your kids up, moving, and talking? Come to our session to discover new strategies and activities to add into your engagement toolkit! In this hands-on session, we will explore ways to easily implement movement and discussion into your lessons. Participants will also explore online resources.
Hello! My name is Victoria Perez and I am a fourth year ELAR teacher. I am proud to serve PISD now as a teacher after being a student for my entire K-12 education! I love all things reading, public speaking and learning!
Monday June 16, 2025 12:40pm - 1:55pm CDT 402 A1832 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., S. Pasadena, TX 77503
This hands-on professional development session equips elementary teachers with practical strategies for effective Canvas course design and implementation. Participants will explore best practices for course organization, navigation menu optimization, and
We will dive into the website flippity.net to explore all that it has to offer for all educators. From randomization to escape rooms, this website has it all! We will see how to use all that this website has to offer, and create an escape room for your content to use at the beginning of the year!
My session will be structuring daily lessons that will be student-centered. I will model techniques such as choral reading, color coding, accountable talk, think-pair-share/turn and talk embedded in a Talk-Read-Talk- Write. Participants will see how to actively engage students and assess knowledge while monitoring the discussion happening between the students.
Hello everyone!I am the proud RLA & SS Instructional Coach of the Melillo Mustangs. I enjoy collaborating with teachers and helping them build their teacher toolboxes. Together, we commit to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.
Monday June 16, 2025 12:40pm - 1:55pm CDT 401 B1832 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., S. Pasadena, TX 77503
It's not always easy to be "the adult in the room", but by being mindful of how we are presenting ourselves to our students, we can be the catalysts of learning environments where mutual respect helps students be able to work on their own social-emotional growth. We will focus on how to "center" yourself for the start of a strong school day, set expectations that lower students' affective filters, as well as how to keep that poise when students need redirection.
Join us for an interactive professional development session designed to enhance your teaching strategies and improve student learning and engagement. In this session participants will explore effective techniques that encourage meaningful conversations in the classroom.
You will learn how to foster a mindset that prioritizes engagement and collaboration among students while discovering methods to create a balanced speaking and listening environment, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. This session will focus on implementing practical strategies that leverage discussion as a tool to deepen understanding and enhance student participation.
Come ready to share your experiences, exchange ideas, and leave with actionable strategies to transform your classroom discussions into vibrant learning experiences.
Looking for ways to get your kids up, moving, and talking? Come to our session to discover new strategies and activities to add into your engagement toolkit! In this hands-on session, we will explore ways to easily implement movement and discussion into
Hello! My name is Victoria Perez and I am a fourth year ELAR teacher. I am proud to serve PISD now as a teacher after being a student for my entire K-12 education! I love all things reading, public speaking and learning!
Monday June 16, 2025 2:05pm - 3:20pm CDT 402 A1832 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., S. Pasadena, TX 77503
This hands-on professional development session equips elementary teachers with practical strategies for effective Canvas course design and implementation. Participants will explore best practices for course organization, navigation menu optimization, and
We will dive into the website flippity.net to explore all that it has to offer for all educators. From randomization to escape rooms, this website has it all! We will see how to use all that this website has to offer, and create an escape room for your co
My session will be structuring daily lessons that will be student-centered. I will model techniques such as choral reading, color coding, accountable talk, think-pair-share/turn and talk embedded in a Talk-Read-Talk- Write. Participants will see how to ac
Hello everyone!I am the proud RLA & SS Instructional Coach of the Melillo Mustangs. I enjoy collaborating with teachers and helping them build their teacher toolboxes. Together, we commit to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.
Monday June 16, 2025 2:05pm - 3:20pm CDT 401 B1832 E. Sam Houston Pkwy., S. Pasadena, TX 77503
It's not always easy to be "the adult in the room", but by being mindful of how we are presenting ourselves to our students, we can be the catalysts of learning environments where mutual respect helps students be able to work on their own social-emotional
