ELEVATE! St. Paul 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.

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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! ST. PAUL

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Gerry Brooks

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Jack Hartmann

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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.

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.

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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.

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Mary’ssessions:

MaryAmoson

MaryisanenthusiasticandpassionatecurrentKindergartenteacherfrom Georgiawith19yearsofexperience.SheholdsaMaster'sDegreeinEarly ChildhoodEducationandanEducationalSpecialistDegreeinInstructional Technology.Recently,MaryearnedanendorsementinDyslexia.Inaddition toteachingfull-time,Maryfindsjoypresentingtoeducatorsacrossthe countryformorethan15years.Shelovessharingengagingideas,handsonactivities,andrigorouscontentthathasworkedwithherown kindergartnersthroughherwebsite,SharingKindergarten.Maryis committedtoinstillingpassioninteachersbecauseshebelievesthat passionistrulythesecrettoincreasinglearningandachievement

KeriBrown

KeriisaK-2interventionist,nationalspeaker,authorandcurriculumcreator fromAlabama.Withover17yearsineducation,shepreviouslytaughtboth kindergartenand1stgrade.She’sallaboutmixinghands-onactivitieswith researchbasedideas.Thrivingtobealifelonglearner,sheisalwaysonthe lookoutforfreshwaystoengageherstudentsandhelpfelloweducators. Shesharesherteachingideasandwhatshe’slearnedalongtheway throughherplatform,EnchantedKinderGarden.

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:

EdwardDeShazer

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

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 onlineatadamdovicocom,onsocialmedia@adamdovico,orinhisbooks: InsidetheTrenches,TheLimitlessSchool,andWhenKidsLead.

Adam’ssessions:

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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:

Session1-ReadingBlockRevolution

Session2-WriteFromtheStart:GuidingourLittlestLearnersThroughtheWriting Process(inadevelopmentallyappropriateANDscience-alignedway!)

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

Kim’ssessions:

Session1-Let'sStreamlineYourLiteracyCenters!

Session2-RetellingStrategiesthatStick!

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Katie'ssessions:

KatieKnight

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

Session1-KatieKnightandthe7tipsto

Session2-RecessReferee

Session3-DataBros

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:

Session1-BuildingaStrongFoundation:ClassroomManagement withRoutines&Procedures

Session2-AdventureontheStoryMat:AProblem-SolvingJourney!

Session3-LearningThroughPlay:FromObservationtoInstructionalImpact

St.PaulPresenters

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.

AlexiaPendleton

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

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Abigail'ssessions:

AbigailPeterson

AbigailPetersonisacurrentInstructionalCoach,supportingteacherswithin theirindividualK-5classrooms.SheisaK-8Nevadalicensedteacher, nationalspeakerandcreatoroftheeducationalbrand,Kindergarten Chaos,LLC.AfterteachingSecondGrade,shehadtheopportunitytoteach Kindergartenandimmediatelyfellinlovewithit.ShelivesinLasVegas,NV withherhusbandandislookingforwardtoabrand-new,grandbabythis year!

Session1-AnchoringLearningwithAnchorCharts

Session2-TeachingonaDollarBudget:ShoppingDollarTree,TargetDollarSpot,&Others

Session3-DifferentiatingforLittleLearnerswithSmallGroupInstruction

Jackie’ssessions:

JackiePowell

JackiePowellisaK-5ReadingInterventionistinMiddleTennessee Shehas over20yearsexperienceingradesK-3 Shehasapassionforworkingwith studentsandhelpingthembecometheirbest.Sheispassionateabout creatingpositiveclassroomandschoolculture.Youcanreachherat mspowellsowls44@gmail.comoronTwitterandInstagram @MsPowellsOwis.

Session1-Games,Games,Games:EngagingStudentsThroughIntentionalGames

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:

Session1-MathOutsidetheCurriculum

Session2-AWritingPieceinaWeek

Session3-Seamless&SimpleSTEAM

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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:

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.

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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

Session2-Hilary’sLiteracyLab

Session3-LearningthroughPlay:CreatingJoyfulClassrooms

LeAnnaWolkis-Goldstein

LeAnnaWolkisGoldsteinisanenergeticandpassionateKindergarten TeacherfromArizonawithover25yearsofteachingexperience.She earnedherBachelor’sdegreefromArizonaStateUniversity,aMaster’s DegreefromNAU,anEarlyChildhoodEndorsementandachievedthe rigorousadvancedcredentialsofNationalBoardCertification.While teachinginheraward-winningclassroom,The“WolkisWonderland,”she designsminihands-oncenterbasedstationsthatarebroughttolifewith novelrealia.Asanationallyrecognizedpresenter,LeAnnaempowers educatorstocreatecooperativelearningenvironmentsutilizingmusic, movement&manipulativesthatfoster100%studentengagement Follow alonginsideLeAnna’smagicalexperiencesonInstagram: @wolkiswonderlandTwitter:@WolkisWondersandherwebsite:Wolkis Wonders

LeAnna'ssessions:

Session1-ElevatedEngagement…Activated!

Session2-Hands-OnHarmony:BlendingFineMotorDevelopmentwithSensoryExploration Session3-MovetotheMusic!

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

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

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SOAR with HFW (Sight) Words

By Mary Amoson | Science of Reading

Replenishyoursupplyoffresh,newideasforHFW(sight)word gamesandactivitieskidsLOVEtoplay!Let’sdiveintowhataresight wordsandHigh-frequencywords,aswellaswhattheScienceof Readingresearchistellingus.Learningtoreadwordshasnever beensomuchfun!Marysendsyouhomewithkidtestedand teacherapprovedsightwordgamestotrytomorrow.Thissession includesadigitalmake-and-takedownload.THISSESSIONISA TEACHER’SFAVORITE.

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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!

Reading Block Revolution

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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!

Games, Games, Games: Engaging Students Through Intentional Games

By Jackie Powell | ELA

Didyouknowittakes400repetitionstobuildasynapseinthebrain accordingtoDr.KarynPurvis?However,throughplay,wecancut thatdownto10-20repetitions.Wewillexploretheuseofgamesto elevateyourstudents’readingskillsandengagement.These activitieswillhaveyourstudentsbeggingtocometoyoursmall grouptableeveryday!

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Time to Simplify Your Reading Centers

By Keri Brown | ELA

Dreamingofreadingcentersthatrunlikeawell-oiledmachine? Thissessionisyourguidetocreatingengagingandeffective readingcenters.We'llbreakdowntheplanningprocessinto manageablesteps,exploringcreativeskill-buildingactivitiesand efficientorganizationstrategies.Discovertipsforteachingstudents howtonavigatecentersindependently,maximizingtheirlearning time.Leaveequippedwithpracticaltoolsandafreshperspective onsimplifyingyourreadingcentersandempoweringyour studentstobecomeindependentlearners!

Research supporting this session

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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.

Research supporting this session

ctation: Reimagining Spelling struction

By Jake Daggett | Writing

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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!

’s Write! 7 Ideas with a BIG ting Impact

By Keri Brown | Writing

Wanttoseeyourstudentsbrimmingwithconfidenceand xcitementtowrite?Thissessionequipsyouwith7powerfulyet asy-to-implementideasthatwillimpacttheirwritingjourney. iscoverstrategiestohelpthemtackleunknownwords,generate roadertopics,overcomethe"blankpage"blues,andbegin reatingtheirownbooks Leavewithpracticaltoolsandinspiration tonurtureagenerationofindependentyoungwritersinyour classroom!

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acking the Code to Math nters

By Keri Brown | Math

rackingtheCodetoMathCenters-Feelingoverwhelmedby managingmathcenters?Thissessionisyourkeytounlockinga mooth-running,engaginglearningenvironment.We'llgoovera tep-by-stepprocess,fromeffectivestudentassessmentand roupingstrategiestosmallgroupinstructionandindependent enteractivities.Gainvaluableinsightsonteachingstudents centerproceduresanddiscoveraplaybookofready-to-use centerideasforvariousmathskills.Leaveequippedwiththe knowledgeandresourcestotransformyourmathcentersintoa placewherestudentsthrive!

Math Outside the Curriculum

By Whitney Ramirez | Math

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

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ayful Numbers: Engaging and ective Math Games

By Hilary Statum | Math

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

Adventure on the Story Mat:

A Problem-Solving Journey!

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.

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.

By Mr. Greg & Katie Knight | Data

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

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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.

By LeAnna Wolkis-Goldstein | Engagement

Superchargeyourclassroomwithdynamicengagement strategiesthathelpsustainattention&captivateyoungminds. Comeexploreavarietyoftechniquesthatignitecuriosity,foster activeparticipation,andcreatean“AllHandsOnDeck”typeof earningenvironment.Perfectforeducatorslookingforpractical toolstoinspireandmaintainunforgettable,activelearning adventuresintheirclassrooms!

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A 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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Seamless & Simple STEAM

By Whitney Ramirez | STEAM

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

Explore, Excite, Discover

By Mr. Greg Smedley-Warren | STEAM

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

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egrating Science and Social Studies

By Mary Amoson | S & SS

Replenishyoursupplyoffreshideasandhands-onactivitiesfor makingsciencecontentandsocialstudiestopicsmeaningfulto littlelearners.Attendthissessiontoseehowtointegratemultiple contentareasintoscienceandsocialstudieswhilemaking learningfunforyourclass.STEMactivities,artprojects,andgames willhelpyourstudentslearnlikeneverbefore!(Icandividethisinto aSciandseparateSSsessionaswell.)

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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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

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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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nds-On Harmony: Blending Fine Motor velopment with Sensory Exploration

By LeAnna Wolkis-Goldstein | Fine Motor

Joyfullearninghappenswhendiscoveriesandexplorationsare partofyourdailyinstruction.Stepintoaworldwherelittlehands achieveBIGmilestonesthroughtactileplay&sensoryexperiences. LeAnnawillshareenticingtoolsforhandstointeractwithwhile enhancingmotorcoordination,buildingbrainpathways& experimentingwithdifferenttextures.Let’sjourneytogetherand discoverhowfinemotordevelopmentandakinestheticstyleof learningcanfindawayintoyourdailylessonswhilelayinga foundationforlifelongsuccess.

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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.

arning through Play: eating Joyful Classrooms

ying

and LEARNING Together

By Hilary Statum | PBL

Play-basedlearningispowerfulandcanbeagame-changerin yourpreschoolorkindergartenclassroom.We’lldiveintothe esearchtoseehowplayhelpsyoungchildrenlearn,fromboosting creativitytobuildingsocialskills.You'llexperiencefun,hands-on activitiesandgetpracticalideasforbringingplayfullearninginto yourdailyroutine Hilarywillsharetipsforimplementingpurposeful playandhowtoencouragestudentsastheydiscoverandexplore newconcepts Returntoyourclassroomwithnewgames,strategies, andinsightstomakelearningfunforyouANDyourstudents!

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Playing NG Together

thearts

By LeAnna Wolkis-Goldstein | The Arts

Thiscaptivatingsessionprovidesthemotivationyouneedto Revolutionizeyourclassroomintoalively,dynamicspacewhere musicandmovementareaneffectivemethodinfocusing student’sattentionandbuildingmemory.Discoverhowbrain breaks,movementminutes,motions&gesturescanhelpwith establishingsmoothclassroomroutines,proceduresand transitionsresultinginreduceddowntime,enhancedlearning& motivatedstudents!

choring Learning with Anchor arts

By Abigail Peterson | Cross Curricular

Findoutwhatanchorchartsareandwhyyoushouldcreateand usethem.Abigailexplainshowtoturnanchorchartsintoa powerfultoolinyourclassroomandgivesyouaplethoraofideas formakingchartstoteachskillsandconceptstoyourLittle Learners!

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Teaching on a Dollar Budget: Shopping Dollar Tree, Target Dollar Spot, & Others

By Mr. Greg and Abbie | Cross Curricular

JoinMr.Gregforanexciting,budget-friendlysessionpackedwith hands-onteachingideasandactivitiesthatyoucaneasily incorporateintoyourclassroom!Inthissession,you'lldiscover creativeandengagingwaystouseaffordableitemsfromstores likeDollarTree,TargetDollarSpot,andotherdiscountretailersto enhancestudentlearningwithoutbreakingthebank.Mr.Gregwill shareawiderangeoftips,tricks,andinnovativeideasforcreating fun,interactivelessonsthatcapturestudents’attentionandboost engagement.Whetheryou'reaseasonededucatorornewtothe classroom,you'llwalkawaywithfreshideasandready-to-use resourcesthatwillinspireyourstudentswhilekeepingyourbudget incheck!

nergizing Your Day ith Morning Meeting

By Greg Smedley-Warren | Cross Curricular

I'llshowyouhow10-20minuteseachmorningcanchangethe dynamicsofyourclassroomandmakeitmorelikeafamily.You'll learnthecomponentsofmorningmeetingsaswellasideasfor greetings,activities&morningmessagestouseinyourclassroom startingtomorrow!

fferentiating for Little Learners with mall Group Instruction

By Abigail Peterson | Cross Curricular

DifferentiateyourinstructioninsmallgroupsforLittleLearners withoutlosingyourmind!Getreadytofirmupyourbasic understandingofdifferentiatedinstructionandadoptasimple essonframeworkthatwillworkforallyourlearners.Abigailalso showsyouhowtousedatatodrivethatinstructionandthen emediateandextendatyoursmallgrouptable

By Mary Amoson | Cross Curricular

Needsomefresh,newideasforgamesandactivitieskidsLOVEto playandthatteachthestandards?Don’tmissthissession!It’s loadedwithkid-testedandapprovedgamesandquick assessmenttechniques.Learning,practicing,andextendingthe contentinmathandELAwillactuallybeFUN!

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!

Adipat,S.,Laksana,K.,Busayanon,K.,Asawasowan,A.,&Adipat,B.(2021).Engagingstudentsinthe learningprocesswithgame-basedlearning:Thefundamentalconcepts.InternationalJournalof TechnologyinEducation(IJTE),4(3),542-552.https://doi.org/10.46328/ijte.169Bakhsh,S.A.(2016). 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.

Ashbrook,P.(2001,May1).ScienceIsSimple:Over250ActivitiesforPreschoolers.

Bakhsh,S.A.(2016).Usinggamesasatoolinteachingvocabularytoyounglearners.English LanguageTeaching,9(7),120.https://doi.org/10.5539/elt.v9n7p120

Balladares,J.,Miranda,M.,&Cordova,K.(2023).Theeffectsofboardgamesonmathskillsinchildren attendingprekindergartenandkindergarten:Asystematicreview.EarlyYears,44(3–4),710–734. https://doi.org/10.1080/09575146.2023.2218598

Banilower,E.,Cohen,K.,Pasley,J.&Weiss,I.(2010).Effectivescienceinstruction:Whatdoesresearch tellus?Secondedition.Portsmouth,NH:RMCResearchCorporation,CenteronInstruction.

Bay-Williams,J.M.,&SanGiovanni,J.J.(2018).Figuringoutfluencyinmathematicsteachingand learning,gradesK-8:Movingbeyondbasicfactsandmemorization.CorwinPress.

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

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

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

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

Buckner,L.(n.d.).CalmingSpacesinSchoolsandClassroomsCalmingSpacesinSchoolsand Classrooms.RetrievedJuly5,2023,fromhttps://jurupausd.org/ourdistrict/ps/pico/Documents/Calming-Spaces-in-Schools-and-Classrooms.pdf

BuildingConceptualUnderstandingandFluencyThroughGames.FortheNorthCarolinaStandard StudyinMathematics.PublicSchoolsofNorthCarolina(2021). http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/mathematics/ https://tools4ncteachers.com/resources/district-leaders/documents/Kgrade-GAMES.pdf

Burkins,J.M.,andYates,K.(2021).Shiftingthebalance:6waystobringthescienceofreadingintothe balancedliteracyclassroom.StenhousePublishers.

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

Cabell,SoniaQ.&Zucker,TriciaA.UsingStrive-for-FiveConversationstoStrengthenLanguage ComprehensioninPreschoolthroughGradeOne.13Dec2023. https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/trtr.2266

Carson,K.(2013).Language,Speech,andHearingServicesinSchools.

CASEL.(2022).WhatIstheCASELFramework?CASEL.https://casel.org/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

Cents-Boonstra,M.,Lichtwarck-Aschoff,A.,Denessen,E.,Aelterman,N.,&Haerens,L.(2020).Fostering studentengagementwithmotivatingteaching:anobservationstudyofteacherandstudent behaviours.ResearchPapersinEducation,36(6),754–779. https://doi.org/10.1080/02671522.2020.1767184

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.

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

Corwin.Honig,B.(2018).Teachingreadingsourcebook.AcademicTherapyPublications. Cruz,J.,&Dassow,E.(2023).Thebenefitsoffinemotorskillsinearlyeducation.Continued.com-Early ChildhoodEducation,Article23879.

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

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Delahooke,M(2019)Top-DownandBottom-UpBehaviors:UnderstandingtheCriticalDifference Bottom-upbehaviorsdonotrespondtorewards,consequencesorpunishments.Bottom-up behaviorsarebrain-basedstressresponsesthatrequireunderstanding,compassionandactively helpinganindividualfeelsafe,basedonthatindividual’suniqueneurology.

https://monadelahooke.com/top-down-and-bottom-up-behaviors-understanding-the-criticaldifference/

Deslauriers,Louis&McCarty,Logan&Miller,Kelly&Callaghan,Kristina&Kestin,Greg.(2019). Measuringactuallearningversusfeelingoflearninginresponsetobeingactivelyengagedinthe classroom.ProceedingsoftheNationalAcademyofSciences.116.201821936.10.1073/pnas.1821936116. Devine,M.,Houssemand,C.,&Meyers(2013).InstructionalCoachingforTeachers:AStrategyto ImplementNewPracticesintheClassrooms,Procedia-SocialandBehavioralSciences.Volume93. PP.1126-1130,

Dixon,K.(2022).SchooltoHomeConnectionsThroughLiteracy:SELBookBagsSchooltoHome ConnectionsThroughLiteracy:SELBookBags.https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi? article=1178&context=theses

Durrance,S.(2020).ElementaryScienceEquippingStudentsThroughInquiryandIntegration.Southern RegionalEducationBoard.

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

Forzani,Elena&Bien,Andrea."AFocusonPhonicsorComprehension?WhatReadingResearchShould LookLikeinPractice."EducationWeek.10August2023.https://www.edweek.org/teachinglearning/opinion-a-focus-on-phonics-or-comprehension-what-reading-research-should-looklike-in-practice/2023/08

Frey,N.,&Gonzalez,A.(2023,September1).4C'sforBetterStudentEngagement.ASCD.

https://ascd.org/el/articles/4-cs-for-better-student-engagement

Frey,N.,Fisher,D.(2021).BetterLearningThroughStructuredTeaching:AFrameworkfortheGradual ReleaseofResponsibility.UnitedStates:ASCD.

Friedman,S.,&Mwenelupembe,A.(2019).10effectiveDAPteachingstrategies.YoungChildren. NationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren.Retrievedfrom https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/dap/10-effective-dap-teaching-strategies

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