ELEVATE! Austin 2025 - Conference Brochure by ElevateYourClassroom

JONATHON HINES, GERRY BROOKS

Who We Are

ELEVATE! is the premiere professional development for primary Pre-K - 2nd grade educators. Our selection of highly accomplished national speakers are either current teachers, administrators, specialists, coaches or consultants working in schools.

Founded in Research

All ELEVATE conference sessions are based on research and/or evidence-based content and practices, and guaranteed to be presented in a way that engages attendees in hands-on activities and models instructional best-practices.

Next Day Implementation

Vetted Speakers

Every session you attend will provide you with lesson ideas and activity resources that you can take back to your classroom and use immediately!

At ELEVATE, we set the bar high! All presenters are required to support their presentation content with current research, model bestpractice instructional methods, incorporate active-engagement strategies within their sessions, and provide complementary lesson plans/activities for attendees to take back and use immediately in their classrooms.

Topics Covered at ELEVATE! Austin

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Mr. Greg Keynoteby

Gerry Brooks

Keynoteby

Jack Hartmann

Performanceby

Johnathon Hines Keynoteby

Jere Chang

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why you should attend elevate

Joinagrowingcommunityofover100kprimary educatorswhofollowElevateYourClassroomand co-founderMr.GregSmedley-Warren.

Learnfromaward-winningandnationallyrecognized classroomeducatorsandeducationalleaderswho remainpractitionersinschoolsacrossthecountry. Participateinconferencesessionsfoundedin researchandcreatedwiththeteacherinmind.

Enjoykeynotesandinspirationfromnationally renownededucatorslikeMr.Greg,GerryBrooks,and JackHartmann.

Specificadministratorsessionssoschoolanddistrict leaderscansupporttheworkyouaredoing.

Networkandstayconnectedwithfellowprimary educatorsandleadersasyouexperienceaworldclassconferencethatwillprovideimmediate takeawaysforyourclassroom.

What You Get at Elevate!

Over two days of lively and enrichingsessions across content areas

Swag bags that include a clipfolio, a beautiful teacher tote bag, and freebies from our sponsors

Certificate for 12 Contact Hours of Professional Development. An Elevate Your Classroom t-shirt

A giant vendor hall for you to learn about the latest products and services for your classroom and personal well-being Time to meet and chat with presenters and Discounts for future in-person and virtual Elevate! events

About Greg

#HappyClassrooms

By Greg Smedley-Warren | Keynote

Aninspirationalmessageaboutthelessonsour studentsteachuseachdayintheclassroom.Inthis upliftingmessage,Mr.Gregwillsharestoriesfromhis classroomandthelessonshehaslearnedandhowthey canbeimplementedinotherclassrooms.The #happyclassroomsisawayforteachersaroundthe worldtosharepositiveexperiencesfromtheirown classrooms.Mr.Gregwilldescribeindetailthemission ofthishashtagandhowitrelatestoyourteacher’s attitudestowardeducationandtheirclassroom.

MeetGregSmedley-Warren,affectionatelyknownas“Mr.Greg,”anexperienced, currentkindergarteneducatorandthecreativemindbehindTheKindergarten Smorgasboard.Withanimpressive19-yearteachingjourney,Greg’sexpertise spansvariousgradelevels,includingabriefstintinfifthgradeandtwoyearsin secondgrade.However,itwasareluctanttransitiontokindergartenthat unveiledhistruepassionandcalling.

Neverwantingtoteachkindergarteners,Greg’sjourneytookaturnwhenhe discoveredaninstantconnectionontheveryfirstdayofkindergarten. From thatmomenton,heknewkindergartenwashiscalling.Beyondtheclassroom, Gregisafamilyman,cherishingmomentswithhislovedonesinNashville, Tennessee.AlongsidehishusbandJason,fondlyreferredtoas“TheMister,”Greg shareshishomewiththeirdaughter,Adelynn,andtheirdog,Dolly.

Recognizedasthe2014TeacheroftheYear,Greg’sinfluenceextendsfarbeyond hisclassroomwalls,asaninternationalspeaker,presenter,andco-founderof theELEVATE!conferenceforteachers.Apassionatecurriculumdeveloper,Greg’s dedicationtoeducationalexcellenceshinesthroughinallhisendeavors,driven byhisunwaveringcommitmenttoempoweringbothstudentsandfellow educatorsalike.

About Gerry

Personal Climate and Culture. The Choice is Yours.

By Gerry Brooks | Keynote

Gerrywillinspireyouandmakeyoulaugh,asheshares adviceandpracticalideasthatwillhelpyoufocuson personalandschoolclimateandculture.Hewill challengeyoutobethebestyoucanbeinallaspectsof yourpersonalandprofessionallife,andhowthatwill allowyoutosupportyourstudents,theirparents,and yourcoworkersinthebestwaypossible.

GerryBrooksisaveteraneducatorinLexington,Kentucky.Hiseducational experienceincludessixyearsintheclassroom,twoyearsasanintervention specialist,and12yearsasanadministrator.

Heisapassionatepublicspeakerwhosefocusisonencouragingandhelping teachersimprovetheirinstructionalabilities.Healsohasadesiretohelp administratorssuccessfullyleadtheirstaff.

Anencouragingspeaker,hehasspokentoeducationalgroupsallaroundthe nation.Hisfocusisonencouragingteacherstoimprovetheirinstructionthrough personalclimateandculturestrategies.Hedesirestohelpadministratorsfocus onhowtoleadallstaffinapositiveandconstructivemanner.

AustinKeynote

About Johnathon Hines

JohnathonHinesisaPre-Keducatorandfather fromAtlanta,Georgia.HeattendedAlbanyState Universityonafullathleticscholarshipin basketball.AftergraduatingwithhisBachelorof ArtsdegreeinHealthandPhysicalEducation,he wentontoplayprofessionallyinSouthAmerica (Peru).Whenhereturned,hedecidedtogointo thefieldofeducationbecausehewas passionateaboutmentoringandworkingwith children.AfterearninghisMaster’sDegreein ElementaryEducationfromGrandCanyon University,hebeganhiscareerteachingprekindergartenstudents.Mr.Hinesunderstands thatafirstimpressionisalastingimpressionfor children,soheprovidesanexcitinglearning experienceforhisstudentseachday. Additionally,heunderstandsthatinour communitythereisashortageofexposureto positiveBlackmalesandwantstoshowchildren thatAfricanAmericanmencanbeheroesinan every-dayrole,liketeaching.In2020,Mr.Hines madehistoryasthefirstBlackmaletobenamed thePublicSchoolPre-KTeacheroftheYearfor theentireStateofGeorgia.Inhissparetime,Mr. Hinesenjoysspendingtimewithhisdaughter, watchingbasketballandspendingqualitytime withfriendsandfamily.

About Jack

Dance Party w/ Jack Hartmann

With Jack Hartmann | Entertainment

LetMusicMakeLearningFun!Jacksingsliveand demonstratesfunandcreativemovementstoawide varietyofearlychildhoodtopicsincluding:language developmentandphonologicalawarenessskills,basic mathwithcountingandnumberskills,spatial awareness,patterningandmore.And,funskill-building songsonsocialandbehavioralmanagementarealso included.Thispresentationisveryupliftingand interactiveandoffersagreatvarietyofJack’sbest songs.

JackHartmann’sSuperFunLearningSongsareallaboutmakinglearningeven morefunwiththeverybestinchildren’seducationalmusic.Jack’smusicis research-basedandteacherapprovedtofocusonhelpingchildrenlearn importantstate,nationalandearlychildhoodstandards.AllofJack’ssongsand videosengagechildrenwithnotonlygreateducationalcontent,butwithcool beatskidsloveandfunmovements.

JackHartmannreceivedhisBAinChildPsychologyfromtheUniversityofFlorida inGainesville,FLandhisMAdegreeinClinicalPsychologyfromAssumption CollegeinWorcester,MA.

JackbeganhiscareerofworkingwithautisticchildrenatShandsTeaching HospitalinGainesville,Floridaandthenheworkedasasocialworkerwith delinquentyouthinSt.Petersburg,FloridaandinpsychiatryatEmoryUniversity HospitalinAtlanta,Georgia.

Jackhaspresentedhiswonderfulchildren’smusicatteacherworkshopsand conferencesinalmosteverystateintheUnitedStates.Hehasbeenakeynote andworkshopleaderattheannualNAEYCandtheNationalHeadStart conferences,S.D.E.conferencesallacrossthecountryandmanylocalandstate pre-school,kindergartenand1stGradeconferences.

AustinSpecialSession

About Jere Chang

JereChang,anAtlantaareaclassroomteacher forover25years,isanawardwinningTikTokstar withover2millionfollowersandisadynamic andhighlyengagingspeaker.Spendingtime with“Ms.Chang,”isn’tjustviewingareelora TikToktrend.Hermotivationaltalksaboutgifted education,inclusion,andcreativethinkingare visitsinradicalkindness,inspiration,and laughter.

Changinvitesaudiencesintoherclassroom, familyvacationswithherwifeandtwoyoung sons,evenherlunchboxtolookdeeplyinto somethingfamiliarwithinnovationandcuriosity. Unlikemostsocialmediastars,Changishonest. Shedoesn’tcoverupherteachinggoofs,her agingface,orhermisunderstoodclassroom décorbutpointsthemoutwithagreatsenseof reflexivityandhumor.Hergoal:tohave audienceswalkawayfeelingrefreshed,safe, caredforandvalued.Fromthemomentshe startstotalk,it’stimetogetreal.

InvitedtwicetotheWhitehousewith30other influencersonLGBTQ+issues,Ms.Changisan internationalspeakerwhodrawsstandingroom onlycrowds.With10yearsingiftededucation andthreeMaster’sdegreesinTeachingEnglish toSpeakersofOtherLanguages(TESOL),college administration,andappliedlinguistics,she speaksonavarietyoftopicsfocusedon creativityandinclusion.

AustinPresenters

VeraAhiyya

VeraAhiyyaisadedicatedearlychildhoodeducatorwithnearlytwo decadesofexperienceintheclassroom.Knownas"TheTutuTeacher"on socialmedia,Verahasapassionforfosteringaloveofreadinginyoung learnersthroughinnovative,picturebook-centeredteachingstrategies.She hascollaboratedwithnumerousschoolsandeducationalorganizations, bringingherexpertiseinliteracyandstudentengagementtothousandsof educatorsacrossthecountry.Sheisexcitedtoguideyouincreatingan interactive,effective,andjoyfullearningenvironmentforyourstudents.

MaríaMercedesChampion

¡Hola!MynameisMaríaMercedesChampion,anearlychildhoodteacher andconsultanteducatedinColombia,SpainandtheUSA,withover18 yearsinthePre-kclassroom.Ilovecreatingsongs,activities,andaplayful richlanguageenvironmentformystudents.Iampassionateaboutsharing whatIhavelearnedandcreatedwithothereducators,tolearnandPLAY together.

ShannonCunningham

ShannonCunninghamisanaward-winningliteracyeducatorinNorth Texas.Overhereducationcareer,Shannonhasspenttimeinclassroomsin Arizona,Nebraska,andthegreatstateofTexas.ShannonhasherMastersin EducationinCurriculumandInstructionwithanemphasisinEducation Technology.Shannoniscertifiedtoteachpreschool-6thgradeandEnglish asaSecondLanguage.Withapassionforteachingbothstudentsand teachers,Shannon’sgoalisforallclassroomstobeaplacewherestudents cangrowandthriveacademicallyandemotionally.Youwillfindthat Shannon'ssessionsarepackedwithresearchandstrategiestohelpyou teachwithjoyandconfidence!

AustinPresenters

JakeDaggett

JakeisanOhionativewhobeganhisteachingcareerinMilwaukee,WIin 2015.Havingspecializedinliteracyinstruction,Jakebuiltafollowingon socialmediaforhisengagingandrhythmicphonicslessonsandevidencebasedstructuredliteracylessons,evenlandinghimonTheKellyClarkson ShowinJanuary2024 Throughouthiscareer,JakehastaughtPreK,1st,2nd, and3rdgrades,andhasrecentlysteppedintotheroleofFoundational LiteracyDirectorforachoiceschoolinMilwaukee,WI.Inaddition,JakecoteachesanonlineScienceofReadingCourseforElevateYourClassroom.In hissparetime,JakepresentsnationallyforconferencessuchasUnlocking SOR,ILASCD,andPlainTalk.Heisthrilledtobereturningforyear3ofElevate! Jake'ssessions:

ChristinaDeCarbo

Christina(MissDeCarbo)isaPreK-5literacycoach,teacher,national presenter,andcurriculumauthorfromNortheastOhio Sheiscertifiedatthe AssociateLevelwiththeOrtonGillinghamAcademy Herresearch-based sessionsarepackedwithengaginglessonsandcreativetoolstohelp studentssucceedasreaders,writers,andproblem-solvers.Christinaloves collaboratingwitheducatorsonInstagram@missdecarbo.Asamomof twolittleones,sheenjoysspendingtimewithfamilyanddrinkingcoffee. YoucanlearnmoreaboutChristinaonherwebsiteat www.missdecarbo.com.

EdwardDeShazer

Edwardhasbeenineducationfor18years.HeiscurrentlytheExecutive DirectorofGreaterHolyTempleChristianAcademy(GHTCA.)GHTCAisa privateK-8schoolinMilwaukee,WI.Underhisleadership,GHTCAwentfrom aone-starschoolrankingtoafour-starschoolinsixyears.In2021,hewas nominatedbyBizTimesastheNotableMinorityExecutiveinWisconsin.In 2023,hewasnominatedasaNotableBIPOCExecutiveinWisconsin.

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AustinPresenters

Dr.AdamDovico

AdamDovicoisanaccomplishedteacher,curriculumfacilitator,principal, professor,speaker,andauthor.Forthepasttwodecades,hehastaught studentsofallagesthroughhisengagingandrigorousteachingstyle He hasalsoprovidedprofessionaldevelopmentforeducatorsfromaroundthe worldthroughhiskeynotes,workshops,andbooks Youcanoftenfind Adamstandingonatableorchairdressedinoneofhissignature outrageousandamusingsuits.Hehasbeenrecognizedbyorganizations suchastheJapanFulbrightMemorialFund,LearningforJustice,andthe AtlantaFalconsforhisleadershipandteaching,andhecontinuestowork forgreaterequityinschoolsthroughhisantiracistandculturallyresponsive pedagogy.YoucanlearnmoreaboutAdam'steachingandleadership onlineatadamdovico.com,onsocialmedia@adamdovico,orinhisbooks: InsidetheTrenches,TheLimitlessSchool,andWhenKidsLead.

Adam’ssessions:

HollyEhle

Hollyisafull-timeeducatorwhohasover20yearsofexperienceteaching kindergartenandservingasanearlyliteracyspecialist Shecurrentlyhas theveryuniqueopportunityofteachingbothbeginningreadersANDpreserviceteachersinhernewpositionasaProfessorofReadingScience, teachingbothinthecollegeclassroomandintheuniversity’sscienceof readingpre-k-4thgrademodelschoolprogram.Hollyispassionateabout studentengagement,differentiatedinstruction,earlyliteracy,and educationalneuroscience.SheiscurrentlywrappingupherPh.D.in Reading,Language,&LiteracywithaspecializationinEducational Neuroscienceandloveshelpingteachersbetterunderstandexactlyhow thebrainlearnswhenbeginningtoreadandwrite.Professionally,her missionistoteachEVERYchildtobeaproficientreaderandwriter,including thosewithdyslexiaand/orotherlearningchallenges.Outsideofthe classroom,hermissionistohelpteachersbridgethegapbetween researchandpracticeinfunandengagingways.Hollyisalsodedicatedto givingbacktoeducatorswhoworksohardintheclassroom,anditwasthis sharedpassionthatforgedherconnectionwiththeKindergarten Smorgasboard/ELEVATEteam. Holly'ssessions:

AustinPresenters

KimJordano

KimberlyJordanobringsover35yearsofteachingexperiencetoher kindergartenclassroomintheLosAlamitosSchoolDistrictinCalifornia Asa masterteacherandlanguageartsmentor,sheholdsamaster’sdegreein EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL).Inadditiontoherfull-timeroleasa kindergartenteacher,Kimberlyisanationalpresenterandcontentcreator, sharingherinsightsandideasdailyonInstagramandherFacebookpage, Kinderbykim.HergoalistokeeptheJOYinkindergartenexperiencewhile teachingthestandardsinameaningful,child-centeredway. Youcanfindallofhercreativeteacherresourcematerialsat teacherspayteachers.com/kinderbykimandonHey,Teach!at schoolgirlstyle.com

KatieKnight

KatieKnightteaches1stgradeandlovestoshareherhacks,plansand ideas!Katiewelcomesyouin,getsreal,hasyoulaughing,andhelpsyou feelingenergizedandequippedtotakeaction!Katiespeaksnationallyat conferences,andyoucanfindheronsocialmedia,TeachersPayTeachers andherblog,underTeacherToTheCore!

CarlandaMiller

CarlandaMiller,alsoknownasTheMagicalTeacher,isadistinguished educatorwith13yearsofexperienceacrossvariousgradelevelsand leadershiproles.SheleadsnationwideProfessionalDevelopmentand deliversinspiringkeynotestostudentsandeducators.Carlanda's innovativeteachingmethodshaveearnedherrecognition,includingbeing namedFUSD'sElementaryTeacheroftheYearforthe2017-18schoolyear, California's2018CelebrityEducatoroftheYear,finalistforFUSD'sExcellence inEducationfor2021-22,andhonoredasoneofWaltDisneyWorld's50Most InnovativeEducators.Carlandaisalsoachildren'sbookauthorandaLEGO EducationAmbassador,championinglearningthroughplayandinspiring creativityandcriticalthinkinginstudents.

Carlanda’ssessions:

AustinPresenters AshleyMoore

AshleyMooreisaPrincipalofanElementary/MiddleSchoolinMaryland. HerleadershipjourneybeganwithherteachingcareerinPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania,coveringgrades3through12servingasaGeneraland SpecialEducationteacher.Afterservingasateacher,Mooreenteredthe administrativerealmasanAssistantPrincipal.Herexperiencesinclude general,specialeducation,andspecializedprogramming.Asan administrator,shehasimplementedschool-wideprogramssuchas AcceleratedLearning,GiftedandTalented,ArtsIntegration,andSTEM. Moore'sdiverseexperienceshavealsoledtohernationalcertificationasa Principalmentor Committedtoherpersonalmissionof"doingwhat'sbest forkids"andthebeliefthat"allstudentscanlearnandachieve,"shelooks forwardtoutilizingherskillstoassistotherswiththeirleadershipjourney

CrystalOswald

CrystalOswaldisadistrictservicecoachintheNorthShoreofChicago.She workswithavarietyofschoolsasaninstructionalcoachwithanemphasis onSocialEmotionalLearningandliteracy.Priortothisposition,shewasan SELCurriculumandInstructionSpecialistfor3yearsandanelementary schoolteacher(grades1-5)for14years.Inhersparetime,youcanfindher hangingoutwithfamilyandfriends,reading,golfing,ordoinghome improvements.

Alexia'ssessions:

AlexiaPendleton

AlexiaPendletonisaKindergartenteacherinAtlanticCity,NJ,whereshe wasnamedteacheroftheyearforthe2020-2021schoolyear Sheisawife, mother,hiphopchoreographer,andfitnessinstructor Knownasthe @dancerteacheronsocialmedia,shelovesempoweringeducatorswith herhighenergysessions.Shelovestoencourage,motivate,anduplift students,teachers,andadministratorsforabsoluteexcellencein education!

AustinPresenters

WhitneyRamirez

WhitneyRamirezisafirstandsecondgradeteacherinSanDiego,CA. Currentlyinhertwelfthyearofteaching,Whitneyhastaughtfivedifferent gradelevels,experiencedavarietyofschoolcultures,andworkedwith manyuniqueteachingpersonalities.Shelovespublicspeaking,andeven hadamomentwhereshemadeittothethirdauditionroundatAmerican Idol(waybackin2010!).ShealsohastwoMaster’sdegrees,andwasaD1 collegiateathlete,playinglacrosseatSt.Mary’sCollegeofCA.Thereare thingsthatshelearnedonthefieldthathavemadeherabetterleaderand teacher. Whitney’ssessions:

Mr.GregSmedley-Warren

MeetGregSmedley-Warren,alsoknownas“Mr.Greg,”aseasoned kindergartenteacherandcreatorofTheKindergartenSmorgasboard.With 19yearsofteachingexperienceacrossvariousgrades,Gregdiscoveredhis truepassioninkindergarten.Outsidetheclassroom,GreglivesinNashville withhishusband,Jason,theirdaughter,Adelynn,andtheirdog,Dolly.A formerTeacheroftheYear,Gregisalsoaninternationalspeaker, curriculumdeveloper,andco-founderoftheELEVATE!conference, dedicatedtoempoweringeducatorseverywhere

Mr.Greg’ssessions:

AustinPresenters

DebriceSmith-Hill

MynameisDebriceSmith-Hill,andIhailfromthebeautifulislandofthe Bahamas,currentlyresidinginFlorida.With20yearsofexperienceasan educator,Ihavetaughtfirst,fourth,fifth,andsixthgrades Forthepasteight years,Ihavebeenafirst-gradeteacher,andIcanconfidentlysaythatfirst gradeisindeedthebestgradeever.Presently,Iworkasaninstructional coachforstudentsinkindergartenthroughsixthgrade,andIabsolutely adorethispositionbecauseIhavethebestofbothworldsteaching teachersandstudents.Additionally,Ihavehadthehonorofbeinga keynotespeakerandpresenteratvariousconferences.Mypassionfor readingandphonicsrunsdeep,asIbelieveitistheessentialkeyto unlockingasuccessfuleducation.Iamcommittedtofosteringaninclusive anddynamiclearningenvironmentwhereeverystudentfeelsvaluedand empoweredtoreachtheirfullpotential.Myjourneyasaneducatorhas beenincrediblyrewarding,andIlookforwardtocontinuingtomakea positiveimpactinthelivesofmystudentsandfelloweducator.

Debrice’ssessions:

HilaryStatum

HilaryStatumisanESLteacherandReadingInstructorinMiddleTennessee withover15yearsofexperienceattheschoolsheattended.Shehas experienceteachingkindergarten,first,transitional-first,second,fourth,and fifthgraders!Sheisthepublishedauthoroftwobooks,SolarSystemforKids andKindergartenActivityBook:UnicornsandthefacebehindPencilsto Pigtails,ablogforparentsandteachers.SheholdsaMaster’sDegreein InstructionalLeadershipandenjoyscoordinatingandteachingherschool district’sfreeparentEnglishclass.Herfavoritedaysarespentwithhertwo younggirlsandbabyboy,husband,parents,siblings,andtherestofher verylargeextendedfamily.YoucanconnectwithHilaryonallsocialmedia platformsusingthehandle@pencilstopigtails.

Hilary'ssessions:

Session1-PlayfulNumbers:EngagingandEffectiveMathGames

AustinPresenters

JeremySturdivant

MynameisJeremySturdivantSr.(Mr.Jay).Iamaproudfather.I'm originallyfromYorkAlabama.Mr.JayisaLeadPrekTeacher.I'vebeen teachingandlivinginGeorgiafor8yearsnow.Iamverypassionateabout teachingouryouthnewideasandstrategies.Ienjoybeingthepersonina child'slifewholistenstotheirthoughtsandfeelings.Beingabletowatch childrengrowandlearnisamazing.TeachinginECEisspecialtome becauseIhelpwithsettingtheeducationalfoundationintheirjourneyof becomingrespectful,intelligent,andwellroundedindividuals.Ihavea BachelordegreeinEarlyChildhoodEducationandI'mcurrentlyinGrad schoolgettingmyMasterDegreeinSecondaryEducationofMathematics withanemphasisinSTEM Althoughacademicsisimportant,Mr Jay focusesondailyinteractionsthatencouragesocial,emotional,and physicaldevelopment.

Jeremy’ssessions:

Session1-Kid-versations:ConnectingThroughCreativeCommunication

Session2-CanIHaveYourAttention?

AustinSessions

At Elevate you get to create your own schedule. The following pages contain all of the breakout sessions available for you to choose from.

Turn Tricky Into Sticky! Brain Based Activities to Connect Letters to Sounds

By Christina DeCarbo | Science of Reading

Didyouknowthatthelatestresearchshowsthatphonemic awarenessinstructionismoreeffectivewhenlettersarepresented alongwithsounds?Inthisengaging,hands-onsession,Christina sharestonsofgames,activities,lessons,andideasthatwillhelp studentsformstrongphoneme-graphemeconnections throughouttheday.You’llleavewithquickbuteffectivepractices thatyoucanuseatthecarpet,duringmorningmeetings,smallgroups,transitiontimes,whole-grouplessons,andmore!Getready tomove,groove,write,andplaywithlettersandsoundsinthisjampackedsession!

Research supporting this session

Lights, Camera, Read! Fluency Strategies that Steal the Show

By Christina DeCarbo | Science of Reading

Fluencyisthebridgebetweendecodingandcomprehension,but howdowebuildfluencyskillswithintheclassroom?Inthis interactivesession,Christinasharesready-to-goroutinesand research-basedstrategiesthatyoucanimplementwithinyour classroom Learnhowtomodelandpracticeaccuracy,phrasing, rate,andprosodywithyourstudentswhilehavingfunandboosting confidence!

Research supporting this session

AustinSessions

Dictation: Reimagining Spelling Instruction

By Jake Daggett | Science of Reading

Arewestilldoingspellingtests?Howdoesdictationwork,andhow oftenshouldIbedoingit?Whatistheresearchbehindit?JoinJake asheanswersallthesequestionsandmoreabouttheshiftfrom memory-basedspellingteststodailydictationpractice.Explore theimportanceofaspeechtoprintapproach,andgethands-on practicewithkeysoundtospellingstrategiesforK-2readers.

Research supporting this session

Differentiating a Phonics Block for Below, Above, and Multilingual Learners

By Jake Daggett | Science of Reading

We'vedoneagreatjobgettingthewordoutabouthavingastrong, interactiveTier1phonicsblock.Butwhataboutbelowandabove levellearners?Whataboutmultilinguallearners?Howdowe analyzespellingdatatomakechoices?JoinJakeasheunpacks researchfromWileyBlevinsandLinneaEhriandmodels differentiationinactionduringyourdailyphonicsinstruction.

Research supporting this session

Reading

ere's a Book for That!

By Holly Ehle | ELA

Unleashthefullpotentialofyourreadinginstructionwith"Reading BlockRevolution"!Thisdynamicprofessionaldevelopmentsession isdesignedforeducatorswhoarewell-versedinscience-ofreadingalignedpracticesbutarereadytobreakfreefromthe constraintsofscriptedandroutineprograms.Discoverhowto revolutionizeyourreadingblockwithengagingactivities,innovative techtools,games,andhands-onexperiencesthatwillcaptivate yourstudentsandmakelearningtoreadanadventure.Inthis session,you'lllearnhowtomaintaintheintegrityofevidencebasedreadinginstructionwhileinfusingyourlessonswithcreativity andexcitement.Whetheryou'relookingtoenergizeyourdaily routines,introducenewdigitalresources,orincorporateinteractive, multisensoryactivities,"ReadingBlockRevolution"willequipyou withpracticalstrategiestotransformyourclassroomintoavibrant hubofliteracylearning.Joinusandtakeyourreadinginstructionto thenextlevel,whereeverystudentismotivated,engaged,and eagertoread!

Block Revolution

AustinSessions

Let’s Streamline Your Literacy Centers

By Kim Jordano | ELA

Doyousometimesfeeloverwhelmedtryingtokeepyour Kindergartenersengagedwithoutconstantlyrunningtotheir assistance?Kimberlywillshowyouhowshesetsupherclassroom forherliteracycenters Everythingfromorganizationaltips,and easytoprephandsonactivitiesthatpromoteconfidenceand independencewithyourlittlelearners.Kimberlywillsharelotsof easytoimplementactivitiesforletters,soundsandsightwordsthat willreinforcetheskillsyouhavetaught.Alltheseactivitiesarechild testedtobeengagingandstandardsbased!Mostimportantly theywillenableyoutopullchildrenforsmallgroupinstruction!

Research supporting this session

etelling Strategies that Stick!

By Kim Jordano | ELA

Didyouknowre-tellingisagreatcomprehensionstrategy?During thissessionyouwilllearnsomecreativewaystoimplementinyour classroom.Kimintroducesstrategiestogetyourkindergartners sequencingandre-tellingandpresentingpopularfairytales,oldtimefavoritebooks,andnewpopularstories.Engageyourchildren throughhands-ontechniquesthatarecreative,inspiring,andlots offuntoo!

Phonemic Awareness and Phonics

Fun with a Dollar Store Twist!

By Kim Jordano | ELA

Kimwillshowyoutriedandtrueactivitiesforphonemicawareness, phonicsandsightwordsthatareeasytoimplementandhighly motivatingforlittlelearners.Youwilllearnhowtotakeyourdollar storefindsandturnthemintohandsonengagingactivitiesthatwill keepyourchildrencaptivatedwhilelearninginahandsonchild centeredway.

AustinSessions

There's a Book for That!

By Vera Ahiyya | ELA

JoinVerainanengagingandinteractiveprofessional developmentsessionforKindergartenteachers,wherewewilldive intotheworldofpicturebooksandtheirroleinenhancing comprehensionskills.Exploreavarietyofcaptivatingpicturebooks acrossdifferentcontentareaswhilecreatinganddiscussinghighorderthinkingquestions.Wewillcollaborativelydesignfunand accessibleactivitiesthatcatertotheneedsofalllearners,ensuring anenrichingexperienceforbotheducatorandstudent

Research supporting this session

AustinSessions

e From the Start: Guiding our Littlest Learners ugh the Writing Process (in a developmentally ropriate AND science-aligned way!)

By Holly Ehle | Writing

Thissessionwilltransformyourapproachtowritinginstructionfor primarystudentsbyreplacingthetraditionalWriter’sWorkshop witharesearch-basedmethodthatalignswithchildren'scognitive andphysicaldevelopment.You'llexploreaninnovativeapproach thatfocusesonshort,engagingburstsofinstruction,eliminating theneedforlongdailywritingperiods.Byusingtechniqueslike collaborativewritingandteacher-ledpencontrol,studentscan focusonkeywritingskillswithoutcognitiveoverload.Theprocessis brokenintofoursteps THINK-PLAN-WRITE-REVISE taughtinshort, structuredsessionsacrossaweek.Joinustolearnhowto implementthis“ScienceofWriting”approachandmakewriting easierandmoreenjoyableforyounglearners.

ntence Success! Explicit truction for Little Learners

By Christina DeCarbo | Writing

magineawritingworldthatisdevelopmentallyappropriate, purposeful,andeffective!Christinasharesexplicit,sentence-level writinginstructionthatwillbuildstudents’skills,confidence,and eadingcomprehension!You’llwalkawaywithadeep understandingofwhywritingneedstobetaughtinconnectionto meaningfulcontent,andwhatthatlookslikeintheclassroom. Comereadytoparticipateintonsofengaging,sentence-building activitiesthatwillturnyourstudentsintosentencesuperstars!

AustinSessions

ctation: Reimagining Spelling struction

By Jake Daggett | Writing

Research supporting this session

From Letters to Words

By Debrice Smith-Hill | Writing

JoinDebriceassheexploreshowtoignitethecreativityand imaginationofyoungwritersinyourclassroom.Thisengaging workshopwillprovidehands-onstrategiesandactivitiesthatfoster aloveforstorytellingandwritinginpreschoolstudents.Learnhow tocreateasupportiveenvironmentthatbuildsconfidence, encouragesself-expression,andempowersstudentstodiscover theiruniquevoices.Walkawaywithpracticaltoolstonurturea lifelongpassionforwriting,helpingthenextgenerationofauthors blossomintoconfidentandexpressivestorytellers.

Research supporting this session

Writing Piece in a Week

By Whitney Ramirez | Writing

Teachingwritingintheprimarygradescanfeeloverwhelming,and attimescanbedaunting Butthewritingprocessdoesnothaveto bescary!Inthissession,youwillgettipsforhowtorunyourwriting blockinawaythatyouandyourstudentsareabletocompletea writingpieceinaweek!Youwillalsolearnstrategiesonhowto managewritingconferenceswithyourstudents.Youwillleavethis sessionfeelingconfidentandreadytowritewithyourclass!

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Magical Math Centers

By Vera Ahiyya | Math

You’veheardallaboutliteracycenters,butwhataboutmath centers?Thisprofessionaldevelopmentsessionisdesignedto empowerearlyelementaryteacherswithpracticalstrategiesfor creatingandeffectivelymanagingmathcentersinalignmentwith CommonCoreMathStandards.Mathcentersprovideadynamic andengagingapproachtohelpstudentsbuildastrong foundationinmathematics.Participantswillexplorehands-on activities,alignmathcenteractivitieswiththeCommonCoreMath Standards,andlearnbestpracticesforimplementingmath centersthatsupportthedevelopmentofmathematicalskillsand criticalthinking.

Math Outside the Curriculum

By Whitney Ramirez | Math

Doyoudreadteachingmath?Areyoulookingtospiceupyour mathblock?Whetheryou'reanewteacherjuststartingoutora veteranteacherlookingfornewideas,inthissessionyouwilllearn howtotakemathoffthepageandcreatehandson,engaging, andstandardsbasedmathlessonsandcenters.Youwillalsolearn tipsandstrategiestohelpyouplanandorganizeyourmathblock likeapro!

ayful Numbers: Engaging and ective Math Games

By Hilary Statum | Math

nthisinteractivesession,youwilllearnwhygame-basedlearning helpsmakeabstractconceptstangibleandfunforearlylearners. GetYOURgameonwithhands-onactivitiesanddemonstrations ofvariousmathgamescoveringessentialskills.You'llheadbackto theclassroomwithachecklistofgameideas,templates,and materialstoimplementthesegamesimmediately!

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Story Mat: A Problem-Solving Journey! AustinSessions

By Carlanda Miller | Math

Adventureawaitsintheworldofstorymats,wherelearningis transformedintoathrillingquestofhands-onlearningand collaboration Don'tmissoutonthischancetomakedatacollection andproblemsolvingafunandmemorableexperienceforyour studentswithCarlandaMiller We'llexplorethepowerofusingstory matstotransformordinarydatacollectionintoanepicquest.Learn howtousethesevibrant,interactivematstoengagestudentsinrealworldscenariosthatpromotesproductivetalkandtheuseof problem-solvingskills.Bytheendofthesession,teacherswillbewellpreparedtousestorymatsasapowerfultooltoengagetheir studentsinproblem-solving,andactivelearning,ultimately enhancingtheoveralleducationalexperienceandfosteringalovefor criticalthinkingandexplorationwhilecollectingdata.

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nlocking Math Lessons

By Debrice Smith-Hill | Math

Unlockthepotentialofyourmathlessonswiththisdynamicsession designedtohelpyoucreateasupportiveandengaginglearning environment.You’lldiscoverhowtomakemathmeaningful throughreal-lifeexamples,hands-onactivities,andtechnology ntegration.Learnhowtodifferentiateinstructiontomeetthe diverseneedsofyourstudents,usevisualaidsanddiagramsto enhanceunderstanding,andpracticeproblem-solvinginways thatboostconfidence.

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tie Knight and the 7 tips to Wiggle While You Work! ��

By Katie Knight | Classroom Management

MoveasideSnowWhite,comeandspendtimewithKatieKnight andlearn7tipsforhelpingyourstudentssuccessfullyWiggleWhile TheyWork!Sinceourstudentsarebetween60-80monthsold,we needideastoinspireandengagewhilelearninghowtoavoidthe poisonapplesofaclassroomgonewild!

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cess Referee

By Katie Knight | Classroom Management

Student-on-Studentconflictshappenbothinandoutofthe classroom.Sometimesstudentscomebackfromrecessor specials,somadateachother,thatfiguringoutwhathappened eelslikeafull-contactsport!Helpingkidsresolvethoseconflicts andbouncebackcanmakeyoufeellikelesslikeateacherand moreaRecessReferee!Thissessionwillgiveyoutoolstohelpkids calmly,andQUICKLYsolvetheirconflicts,soyoucangetbackto teachingandtheycangetbackintoalearningmindset!

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uilding a Strong Foundation: lassroom Management with outines and Procedures

By Carlanda Miller | Classroom Management

oinCarlandaasyourleadarchitectinthishands-onsessionon classroommanagement.Carlandawillshareherblueprint outines,procedures,andstrategies thathavehelpedher constructawell-organizedclassroomenvironment,eventhrough hemostchallengingprojects,includingthepandemic.These oundationaltoolswillhelpshifttheresponsibilityand accountabilityfromyoutoyourstudents!

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Thisconstruction-themedsessionfocusesonbuildingand creatingastrongfoundationforclassroommanagement, emphasizingtheimportanceofplanningandstructureincreating asuccessfullearningenvironment.

an I Have Your Attention?

y Jeremy Sturdivant | Classroom Management

eallknowthatkidshaveahardtimewithemotionalregulation,or ometimesjustbeingredirectedwhilelearningduringCircleTime ctivities.JoinMr.Jayashegivesalotoffun,engagingandcool chniquestohelpyoukeepyourstudentsmotivatedand ngagedduringCircleTime Mr Jaygivesalotofgreattipsonhow useyourbodypartsasatooltohelpstudentsdevelopabetter enseofhowtoimprovetheirengagementandfocus

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anagement

Moves: Multi-Sensory rategies for 100% Engagement

By Jake Daggett | Engagement

Inthisdayandage,motivation,engagement,andexecutive functioninggohandinhand.Ifwewanttogettoacademic achievement,itiscrucialthatwegivestudentsmultiplewaysto respond.InJake'ssession,jointhepartyandpracticeessential classroomengagementstrategiesfortier1thattapintoalldifferent modalities.Getreadytoclap,stomp,repeat,andchantyourwayto 100%classparticipationduringwholegrouplessons.

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Happ for ALL: Establishing a Neur firming Classroom

Healing Hearts: Creating TraumaInformed Classrooms with Joy

By Alexia Pendleton | D.E.I.A.

Thissessionisdesignedtohelpeducatorssupportstudentswho haveexperiencedtrauma.Thissessioncombinesessential trauma-informedpracticeswithjoyfulandengagingactivitiesto createasafeandnurturinglearningenvironmentforallchildren. Understandingandaddressingtheimpactoftraumaiscrucialfor fosteringresilienceandemotionalwell-beinginstudents.By incorporatingtrauma-informedapproaches,educatorscanbuild classroomswhereeverychildfeelsseen,heard,andsupported.

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ker, Create, and Explore with STEAM

By Shannon Cunningham | STEAM

DiveintotheworldofSTEAM(Science,Technology,Engineering,Arts, andMath)forourlittlestlearners!Thishands-onsessionwillexplore playfulandpracticalwaystobringSTEAMintoyourclassroomwith amixofsimplesetupsandexcitingprojects.Shannonwillshare ideas,resources,andtipsthatencourageproblem-solving, creativity,andcuriosityinyouryoungstudents.

By Mr. Greg Smedley-Warren | STEAM

Embarkonajourneyofdiscoveryinthissession,whereyou'll uncoversimple,classroom-provenideas,activities,andgames thatcaptivateandmotivatestudents Fromsensorylearning,to mathandliteracyactivities,games,andinspiringartprojects,you'll gainawealthofideasandinspirationtoinfuseenergyintoyour classroom.

Explore, Excite, Discover

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Seamless & Simple STEAM

By Whitney Ramirez | STEAM

AreyoulookingformorewaystoweaveSTEAMintoyourday?In thissession,youwilllearntipsonhowtoimplementhands-on learningactivitiesthatallowstudentstoplan,buildandcreate meaningfulconnectionstotheirlearning.Youwillalsolearn strategiesonhowtoconnectSTEAMtoliteracy,socialstudies,and math.

By Mr. Greg & Katie Knight | Data

Thissessionwillhelpteacherswinatthegameofdata.Mr.Greg andKatieKnightwillshareclassroom-testedandresearch-based ideastohelpyougetyourdatafast,understandreportstotake instructionalaction,andcelebratelearninggrowth.Allideasand resourcessharedwillworknomatterwhatprogramyourschool uses!

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Science& socialstudies

cial Studies & Science Made Easy

By Mr. Greg Smedley-Warren | S & SS

Inthissession,wewillfocusonmakingscienceandsocialstudies engagingandmanageable.You'lllearnhowtointegrateresearch projectstohelpstudentsexploreandinvestigatetopicsinfunand hands-onways.You'lldiscoverstrategiestosimplifylessons, promotecuriosity,andfostercriticalthinking-allwhilemeeting standardsandcreatingaloveforlearning.

By Hilary Statum | S & SS

Doyoustruggletofindtimeforscience?Youaren'talone!Inthis hands-onsession,discoverwaystoincorporatescienceintoyour ELAinstructionalblock.Hilarypairseachlow-prepexperimentwith afictionornonfictiontext.Findwaystoweaveinwritingskillswith excitingexperiments.Returntotheclassroomwithconfidencein yourabilitytosqueezeinscience!(Note:WewillcompleteSOME hands-onexperimentsduringthesessionsincetheylikedthemso muchthisyearbutI'mmakingthemassimpleaspossible!)

lary’s Literacy Lab

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w Will You Start the Day?

By Vera Ahiyya | School Culture

Goodmorning!Howyoustartyourday,setsyourdayforsuccess. Togetherwewillexploremorningmeetingroutinesthatengage, buildcommunity,andmakesureyourstudentsstartthedayoff right.

ronger Together: Building Families nd Communities

By Alexia Pendleton | School Culture

Aninteractivesessiondedicatedtofosteringstrongconnections betweenschools,families,andcommunities.Thissessionprovides educatorswithpracticalstrategiestocreateaninclusive, supportive,andcollaborativeclassroomenvironmentwhere everyonefeelsvaluedandengaged.Intheearlychildhoodyears, buildingstrongfamilyandcommunitypartnershipsisessentialfor studentsuccess.Thissessionwillexploreinnovativeapproachesto involvefamiliesintheeducationalprocessandcreateasenseof communitythatextendsbeyondtheclassroomwalls.

ilding Parent Partnerships

By MaríaMercedes Champion | School Culture

Parentsaretheirchild'sfirstandmostimportantteacher" Learn deasandactivitiestoenhanceyourskillsinbuildingstrong, collaborativepartnershipswithparentstoempowerthewhole amilytoworktogethertosupportstudents'success.

d-versations: Connecting Through eative Communication

By Jeremy Sturdivant | School Culture

Teacherswilldiscoverinnovativewaystofostermeaningful connectionswiththeiryoungcharges.Throughinteractive demonstrationsandpracticaltips,thissessionwillexplore storytelling,puppetry,andotherengagingtechniquestoenhance communicationskillsandpromotebondingintheclassroom Get readytoignitelaughter,curiosity,anddeeperconnectionswith yourlittlelearners!

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socialemotional learning

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the Way with SEL: Creating a stemic Approach

By Crystal Oswald | SEL

JoinCrystalassheguidesyouinpavingthewayforSocial EmotionalLearning(SEL):CreatingaSystemicApproach.Discover howSELcanbecomemorethanjustanotheritemonyouragenda itcanbethefoundationofacohesiveeducationalenvironment. ThissessionexploresstrategiestointegrateSELsystematically acrossclassrooms,schools,homes,andcommunities,ensuring thatSELprinciplesareembeddedineverydaypracticesand interactions.Participantswillexploreessentialbuildingblocksthat fosterSELcompetencies,promotinganurturingenvironmentthat supportstheholisticdevelopmentofeverychild.

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Feeling Vocabulary in a ommunity Meeting

By Alexia Pendleton | SEL

Inthissession,wewillexplorestrategiestodevelopstudents'feeling vocabularyduringcommunitymeetings,creatingafoundationfor social-emotionallearningandhealthyself-expression.Buildinga robustfeelingvocabularyisessentialforyoungchildrento articulatetheiremotions,understandtheirpeers,andnavigate socialinteractions.Byincorporatingfeelingvocabularyintoregular communitymeetings,educatorscancreateasupportive environmentwherestudentsfeelheardandvalued.

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plore, Excite, Discover

By Mr. Greg Smedley-Warren | ELL/ESL

Embarkonajourneyofdiscoveryinthissession,whereyou'll uncoversimple,classroom-provenideas,activities,andgames thatcaptivateandmotivatestudents.Fromsensorylearning,to mathandliteracyactivities,games,andinspiringartprojects,you'll gainawealthofideasandinspirationtoinfuseenergyintoyour classroom.

fferentiating a Phonics Block for elow, Above, and Multilingual Learners

By Jake Daggett | ELL/ESL

We'vedoneagreatjobgettingthewordoutabouthavingastrong, interactiveTier1phonicsblock Butwhataboutbelowandabove levellearners?Whataboutmultilinguallearners?Howdowe analyzespellingdatatomakechoices?JoinJakeasheunpacks researchfromWileyBlevinsandLinneaEhriandmodels differentiationinactionduringyourdailyphonicsinstruction.

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osting Learning and Language ough Play

By Shannon Cunningham | PBL

JoinShannonasyouexplorethepowerofplayintheclassroom! Thissessionwillprovideyouwithcreativewaystoincorporateplay acrosssubjectslikereadingandmathwhilefosteringthe developmentofstudents'orallanguageskills Learnhowplayful earningcanmakeacademicsmoreengagingandmeaningfulfor younglearners.Getreadyforhands-onexamples,practicaltips, andfunideasthatwillhaveyourstudentsplayingtheirwayto success!

By MaríaMercedes Champion | PBL

Somanystandards,solittletime!Thissessionwilldelveintothe atestresearchonplay-basedlearninganditsbenefitsforstudent engagement,creativityandcognitivedevelopment.Joinmeto earnhowtouseplayasalearningtooltoplanandfacilitateyour student’sinteractivelearningandtoequipyouwiththeknowledge andskillstoharnessthePOWERofPLAYinyoureducational practice.

ying and LEARNING Together

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arning Through Play: From servation to Instructional Impact

By Carlanda Miller | PBL

Learningthroughplayisaveryimportantelementinthe classroom.Itallowsstudentstoexplore,makeconnectsbetween hephysicalworldandabstractconceptsaroundthemand demonstratetheirlearning.Whilestudentsarelearningthrough playteacherscancollectpowerfuldatathatnotonlygivesa snapshotofwhatstudentsknowbutalsowhatinformationneeds obetaughtwholeclassorinsmallgroups.Inthissession,youwill learnthroughplaywithCarlanda,practicecollectingdataand learnhowtoturnthatdataintoteachermovesintheclass.

m Scribbles to Letters: Writing, a mplex Process

By MaríaMercedes Champion | Fine Motor

Thiswillbeaninteractivepresentationfocusedonenhancing ine/grossmotorskillscrucialforprewritingdevelopmentinyoung children.Wewillexplorevariousactivitiesdesignedtostrengthen handmuscles,improvehand-eyecoordinationandfosterthe dexterityneededforwriting.

Weareexcitedtointroduce:

FeaturingCHOICELEADERSHIP

WithAdamDovico

Asaschoolleader,youhave thousandsofchoicesyoumake eachday.Frompersonnel decisions(who'sgoingtocover thatteacherlessclassroom today?)tosmallthingsthat matteralottopeople(how quicklycanwegetthecopy machinefixed?),youmust considermultipleperspectives andconsequenceswithevery choiceyoumake.CHOICE Leadershipisallaboutjustthat, makingdecisionsaroundkey leadershipcompetenciessuchas culture,humanresources, operations,instruction,coaching, andequity.Joinfellowschool leadersasweexamine,discuss, andconstructapproachesto tacklereal-lifescenariosweface inschooleachday.

School,district,and aspiringleaders,come joinDr.AdamDovico andotherrenowned schoolleadersfor specialleadership sessionsatElevate!

Austin.Leaderswill cometogethertowork throughreal-life scenariosthatyouface eachday.Wewillwork collaborativelytofind multiplesolutionsand perspectivesthatwill strengthenyour leadershipandprepare youfornewchallenges ahead.Youwillrealize thatmakinginformed andbravechoicesis whatleadershipisall about!

nflict, Crucial Conversations, d Creative Solutions

By Adam Dovico | School Leadership

Getreadytodiveintotheartofconflict,whereeventhetoughest conversationscanturnintoopportunitiesforgrowth!Inthis nteractivesession,you'lldiscoverhowtohandlethosetrickytalks withstaff,parents,andstudentslikeapro withoutlosingyourcool. We'llsprinkleinsomecreativesolutionstohelpyousolveproblems beforetheybecomefull-blowndramas.Bytheend,you'llbearmed withtheconfidenceandtoolstotackletoughsituationsthatcome yourway!

lding Bridges

By Edward DeShazer | School Leadership

BuildingBridges”isatransformativesessiondedicatedto nurturingandstrengtheningtherelationshipswithinyourschool's staff.Whilethefocusisoftenonhoweducatorscanconnectwith students,thebondsbetweenteachersandschoolleadershipare equallyvital

m Compliance to Community: eys to a Thriving School Culture

By Edward DeShazer | School Leadership

Discoverhowtotransformyourschoolfromarigid,factory-like environmenttoavibrantcommunitywhereeveryonethrives.In hissession,you’lllearnfiveactionablestrategiestocreatea cultureofconnection,support,andpersonalizedgrowthforboth staffandstudents

king a “Coach Approach” to hool Leadership

By Ashley Moore | School Leadership

AstheChiefInstructionalLeaderinyourschool,teacher developmentisakeyfactorthatdirectlyimpactsstudent achievement.Inthissession,wewillexplorethefourtypesof eedbackandtheleadershipbehaviorsnecessarytoprovide mpactfulcoachingandfeedbacktoyourteam.Thisinteractive workshopwillshowyouhowtogivetailoredfeedbackwith confidence,turningeverydaymomentsintopowerfulcoaching opportunities!JoinPrincipalMoaswelearntogivegamechangingfeedbackandunlockthesecretstosparkingagrowth mindsetinyourteachers.You’llleavewithatoolkitofimpactful strategiestoboostteacherperformance,createacultureof excellence,andmakecoachingafun,energizingpartofyour leadershipstyle!

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Compliance to Community: e Retention Revolution: How to ep Your Team Vibing & Thriving

By Ashley Moore | School Leadership

nthemidstofateachershortage,howdoyoukeepyourschool eamintact?HowdoyougetyourteamtoSTAY?Retainingstaffis akeypriorityinmaintainingthetalentinyourschooltoultimately mpactstudentachievement.Discoverthesecretstokeepingyour optalentinthisengagingsession,“TheRetentionRevolution:How oKeepYourTeamVibing&Thriving.”JoinPrincipalMoaswe explorepracticalstrategiestoboostteachersatisfaction,prevent turnover,andcreateaculturethatkeepsyourteammotivatedand committed.Inthissession,you'lllearnhowtospotretentionrisks andbuildstrongconnectionswithinyourteam.Uncoverthekey driversofemployeeloyaltyandwalkawaywithactionabletactics toimproveretentionimmediately.Don’tmissthischanceto revolutionizehowtokeepyourteamvibingandthriving!

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SEL Blueprint: Cultivating a pportive Culture for Teachers d Students

By Crystal Oswald | School Leadership

Wanttoelevateaschoolculturewhereemotionsareasimportant asequations?DiscoverhowtoassessyourcurrentSELframework andbuildavisionthatprioritizesthewell-beingofbotheducators andstudents.You'lllearntoassessyourschool'scurrentSEL rameworkandenvisionadesiredstatethatprioritizesthewellbeingofbotheducatorsandstudents,usingCASEL's10Schoolwide SELIndicatorsasafoundation.Throughpracticalstrategiesand collaborativediscussions,you'lldiveintothe10keyindicators,which willguideyouincreatingaschoolculturethatfostersmeaningful connections,enhancesengagement,andpromoteswell-being. Leavewithaclearroadmapandactionablestepstotransform yourSELpractices,inspiringlasting,positivechangeforyourentire community.

Research Citations

All ELEVATE conference sessions are based on research. It is one of our requirements to be a speaker for ELEVATE.

Below are some of the sources from research that our speakers are using within their classrooms for best instructional practices, and to build their Professional Development sessions for ELEVATE!

Abla,C.(2022).Thefirst5days:Thekeytosuccess.Retrievedfrom https://www.edutopia.org/article/first-5-days-key-success/ Admin.(2024,March6).HowtotalktochildrenEffectively-Worldclassteachers.WorldClass Teachers.https://worldclassteachers.co.uk/talk-children-effectively/ Al-Bataineh,A.T.andSims-King,S.,(2013).Theeffectivenessofphonemicawarenessinstructionto earlyreadingsuccessinkindergarten.InternationalJournalofArts&Sciences,6(4),p.59.

Almager,I.L.,Cumby,S.,&Almekdash,M.H.(2021).Developinghumancapitalthroughinstructional leadership:Learningtocoachduringprincipalpreparation. Alter,P.,&Haydon,T.(2017).Characteristicsofeffectiveclassroomrules:Areviewoftheliterature. TeacherEducationandSpecialEducation,40(2),114-127.https://doi.org/10.1177/0888406417700962 Aminu,D.,&Marfo,C.(2010).Managingworkplaceconflictintheschoolenvironment:challenges, rewardsandthewayforward.JournalofLanguage,Technology&EntrepreneurshipinAfrica,2(2),3148.

An,S.(2020),"TheimpactofSTEAMintegrationonpreserviceteachers'dispositionandknowledge", JournalofResearchinInnovativeTeaching&Learning,Vol.13No.1,pp.27-42.

Anisimova,T.,Sabirova,F.&Shatunova,O.(2020).FormationofDesignandResearchCompetenciesin FutureTeachersintheFrameworkofSTEAMEducation.InternationalJournalofEmerging TechnologiesinLearning(iJET),15(2),204-217.Kassel,Germany:InternationalJournalofEmerging TechnologyinLearning.RetrievedNovember2,2024fromhttps://www.learntechlib.org/p/217163/. Archer,A.L.,&Hughes,C.A.(2011).Explicitinstruction:Effectiveandefficientteaching.NewYork: GuilfordPress.

Bdeir,M.,Bahous,R.,&Nabhani,M.(2020).Improvingreadingreadinessinkindergartenchildren throughearlyphonologicalawarenessinterventions.Education3-13,50(3),348–360. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2020.1851740

Blevins,Wiley.DifferentiatingPhonicsInstructionforMaximumImpact.CorwinPress,17Jan.2024. Boaler,J.,Chen,L.,Williams,C.,&Cordero,M.V.(2016).SeeingasUnderstanding:TheImportanceof VisualMathematicsforourBrainandLearning.JournalofApplied&ComputationalMathematics, 05(05).

Boogran,T.H.(2020).180daysofself-careforbusyeducators.SolutionTreePress.

Boogren,T.H.&Kanold,T.K.(2022).Educatorwellness:Aguideforsustainingphysical,mental, emotional,andsocialwell-being.SolutionTreePress.

Boushey,G.,&Moser,J.(2006).Thedailyfive.Stenhouse.Cline,E.Et.Al.(October2022).Responsive classroomcurriculumanditsimpactonstudentbehavior.Retrievedfrom https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1365552.pdf

Boyer,N.,&Ehri,L.C.(2011).ContributionofPhonemicSegmentationInstructionWithLettersand ArticulationPicturestoWordReadingandSpellinginBeginners.ScientificStudiesofReading,15(5), 440–470.https://doi.org/10.1080/10888438.2010.520778

Bradley,G.L.,&Campbell,A.C.(2016).Managingdifficultworkplaceconversations:Goals,strategies, andoutcomes.InternationalJournalofBusinessCommunication,53(4),443-464.

Research Citations

Buckner,L (nd) CalmingSpacesinSchoolsandClassroomsCalmingSpacesinSchoolsand Classrooms RetrievedJuly5,2023,fromhttps://jurupausdorg/ourdistrict/ps/pico/Documents/Calming-Spaces-in-Schools-and-Classroomspdf BuildingConceptualUnderstandingandFluencyThroughGames FortheNorthCarolinaStandard StudyinMathematics PublicSchoolsofNorthCarolina(2021) http://wwwncpublicschoolsorg/curriculum/mathematics/ https://tools4ncteacherscom/resources/district-leaders/documents/Kgrade-GAMESpdf BuildingPhonemeAwareness:KnowWhatMatters InternationalDyslexiaAssociation,21Dec 2022, dyslexiaidaorg/building-phoneme-awareness-know-what-matters/ Burns,M (2022) ClasswideReadingIntervention PaTTANWebinar Retrievedfrom https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=SKw09EuKhds&t=2s

Burns,M K (2024) AssessinganInstructionalLevelDuringReadingFluencyInterventions:AMetaAnalysisoftheEffectsonReading AssessmentforEffectiveIntervention,49(4),214-224 https://doiorg/101177/15345084241247064

Burns,NancyP,“Theeffectsofphonologicalawarenessbasedcenterstoenhanceliteracyskillsin kindergarten”;(2016) Master’sTheses,Capstones,andProjects 311 https://digitalcommonsstritchedu/etd/311

Cabell,SoniaQ &Zucker,TriciaA UsingStrive-for-FiveConversationstoStrengthenLanguage ComprehensioninPreschoolthroughGradeOne 13Dec2023

https://ilaonlinelibrarywileycom/doi/full/101002/trtr2266

CASEL (2022) WhatIstheCASELFramework?CASEL https://caselorg/fundamentals-of-sel/what-isthe-casel-framework/

CassidyFerrell (2019) WhatistheMostUsedLearningStyleintheElementarySchoolClassroom;The ImpactsofTeachingDifferentLearningStylesintheClassroom CaliforniaStateUniversity Castles,A.,Rastle,K.,&Nation,K.(2018).Endingthereadingwars:Readingacquisitionfromnoviceto expert.PsychologicalScienceinthePublicInterest,19(1),5–51.https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100618772271

Charara,Jeanane;Miller,EmilyAdah;&Krajcik,Josheph;(2021)KnowledgeinUse:DesigingforPlayin KindergartenScienceContexts:JournalofLeadership,Equity,&Research.Volume7;Number1.2021. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1288405

Conner,T(2016)Relationships:TheKeytoStudentEngagementBehavioralengagementisdefinedas acomplexconstructdividedintothreecategoriesofschoolparticipation:(a)positiveconduct,(b) involvementinlearningandacademictasks,and(c)participationinschool-related"Engagement describesenergyinaction;theconnectionbetweenpersonandactivity”.“Whenchildrenexperience teachersaswarmandaffectionate[and]providingclearexpectations,childrenfeelhappierand moreenthusiasticinclass”activities.

ConversationswithChildren!QuestionsthatSparkConversationsand.(n.d.).NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/apr2018/conversations-with-children

Cornille,T.A.,Pestle,R.E.,&Vanwy,R.W.(1999).TEACHERS’CONFLICTMANAGEMENTSTYLESWITHPEERS ANDSTUDENTS’PARENTS.TheInternationalJournalofConflictManagement,10(1),69–79. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb022819

Cui,R.,&Teo,P.(2023).Thinkingthroughtalk:Usingdialoguetodevelopstudents’criticalthinking. TeachingandTeacherEducation,125,Teachingandteachereducation,2023,Vol.125.

Daniels,H.Thecuriousclassroom:10structuresforteachingwithself-directedinquiry.(2017). Heinemann.

Darling-Hammond,S.,&Fronius,T.(2022).Restorativepracticesinschools.Handbookofclassroom management,54-73

Research Citations

Delahooke,M(2019)Top-DownandBottom-UpBehaviors:UnderstandingtheCriticalDifference Bottom-upbehaviorsdonotrespondtorewards,consequencesorpunishments Bottom-up behaviorsarebrain-basedstressresponsesthatrequireunderstanding,compassionandactively helpinganindividualfeelsafe,basedonthatindividual’suniqueneurology https://monadelahookecom/top-down-and-bottom-up-behaviors-understanding-the-criticaldifference/

Deslauriers,Louis&McCarty,Logan&Miller,Kelly&Callaghan,Kristina&Kestin,Greg (2019) Measuringactuallearningversusfeelingoflearninginresponsetobeingactivelyengagedinthe classroom ProceedingsoftheNationalAcademyofSciences 116 201821936 101073/pnas1821936116 Devine,M,Houssemand,C,&Meyers(2013) InstructionalCoachingforTeachers:AStrategyto ImplementNewPracticesintheClassrooms,Procedia-SocialandBehavioralSciences Volume93 PP 1126-1130,

Dixon,K (2022) SchooltoHomeConnectionsThroughLiteracy:SELBookBagsSchooltoHome ConnectionsThroughLiteracy:SELBookBags https://digitalcommonswouedu/cgi/viewcontentcgi? article=1178&context=theses

Doan,S,Steiner,D,Pandey,R (2024) Teacherwell-beingandintentiontoleavein2024:Findingsfrom the2024stateoftheAmericanteachersurvey Rand Retrievedfrom https://wwwrandorg/content/dam/rand/pubs/research reports/RRA1100/RRA110812/RAND RRA1108-12pdf

Ehri,LC (1998) Grapheme-phonemeknowledgeisessentialforlearningtoreadwordsinEnglish InJ Metsala&L Ehri(Eds),WordRecognitioninBeginningLiteracy(pp 3-40) Mahwah,NJ:Erlbaum,p1213

Ehri,LinneaC “OrthographicMappingintheAcquisitionofSightWordReading,SpellingMemory,and VocabularyLearning.”ScientificStudiesofReading,vol.18,no.1,26Sept.2014,pp.5–21, https://doi.org/10.1080/10888438.2013.819356.

Fila,N.,&Hess,J.(2016).Intheirshoes:StudentPerspectivesontheconnectionbetweenempathyand engineering.2016ASEEAnnualConference;ExpositionProceedings.https://doi.org/10.18260/p.25640 Hunter‐Doniger,T.(2021).EarlyChildhoodSTEAMEducation:TheJoyofCreativity,Autonomy,andPlay. ArtEducation,74(4),22–27.https://doi.org/10.1080/00043125.2021.1905419

Forester,E.S.(2015).Cultivatingyourlearningenvironment:Anexplorationofeffectiveclassroom managementtechniques.JournaloftheInternationalPeaceCorps.

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