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Tuesday, July 22
 

8:30am CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling 6th Grade Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Experience 6th grade curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-201 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

IEP Mastermind: Cracking the Code for Student Success
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
This session is designed to equip CTE teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively read, interpret, and implement students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Participants will explore best practices for implementing IEP accommodations and modifications in classroom instruction and assessment. Through this workshop, educators will gain a deeper understanding of the key components of an IEP, including measurable goals and service delivery. Teachers will also learn how to tailor their instructional strategies to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities while fostering an inclusive and equitable classroom environment.
Presenters
avatar for Kimberley Ventrca

Kimberley Ventrca

Teacher, Northwest ISD
avatar for Heather Crawford

Heather Crawford

Transition Coordinator
avatar for Tara Box

Tara Box

CTE Instructor, VR Eaton
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-141 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

Enhancing Special Education with AI: Tools, Strategies, and Best Practices
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
This session explores how AI can be leveraged to support special education by creating accessible and accommodated materials, assisting with IEP writing, and enhancing overall student success. Participants will discover practical tools, learn best practices, and gain insights into integrating AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness in meeting diverse student needs.
Presenters
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-112 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

MTSS 101: Middle and High schools
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
New to NISD or MTSS: Academics? This session was created for you! The purpose of MTSS: Academicis to identify students who are struggling in school and ensure each child who is identified receives the right instruction or intervention to be successful. In this session, you will learn how to create a proactive process to identify students who need help, place them in the proper intervention, monitor their progress, revise interventions as needed, and determine when students no longer need additional support. (Secondary only)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-137 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Mindset Matters for Success: Helping Students Help Themselves to Succeed
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Our fantastic, elastic brains were designed to help us learn. We can empower our students to overcome challenging life situations by teaching them how to bounce back and fall forward. A student's ability to tolerate tension determines their growth potential. Learn how we can help our kids become strong, self-aware, and unstoppable students.
(5th-12th grades)
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-208 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Digital Tools for the Secondary Math Classroom
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Take your math instruction to the next level with powerful digital tools! In this session, we’ll explore Desmos, GeoGebra, Mathsbot, and Polypad/Amplify—dynamic platforms that promote conceptual understanding, engagement, and student-driven learning. You’ll walk away with practical ways to integrate these tools into your classroom, making math more interactive and meaningful for your students. Whether you’re new to these resources or looking for fresh ideas, this session will equip you with strategies to enhance your instruction.
Presenters
avatar for Hannah Patredis

Hannah Patredis

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD
avatar for Keeley Kinder

Keeley Kinder

Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-141 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning  Instruction

10:15am CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling 7th Grade Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Experience 7th grade curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-201 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Naviance for Secondary: A Hands-On Guide to College, Career & Life Readiness
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Ready to maximize Naviance in your middle or high school classroom? This hands-on session will walk secondary teachers and counselors through key features that support students’ college, career, and life readiness. We’ll cover goal setting, course planning, career exploration, and more—plus, you’ll have time to log in, navigate the system, and build strategies you can implement right away. Bring your laptop so you can fully engage in this interactive experience! This is a great session for teachers, counselors, and admin.

Bring your computer!

Please access the staff portal (portal.nisdtx.org) and log in to Naviance a few days before the training date. Email me if you are unable to log in, or if you are taken to the wrong campus when you log in. We want you to be able to use Naviance during the training. If you have never accessed Naviance, please try to do so a few days before the training.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Furlow

Melissa Furlow

College & Career Readiness, Northwest ISD
avatar for Habiba Lalani

Habiba Lalani

College and Career Specialist, V R Eaton High School
avatar for Bobby Morris

Bobby Morris

Director of College and Career Readiness, Northwest ISD
I'm an English teacher who somehow fell into administration, and I now serve Northwest ISD as the Director of College and Career Readiness. As much as I miss talking about literature with students, I love being part of students taking their next step into life readiness so that they... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Supporting Emergent Bilinguals in the Content Areas in Secondary
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
In this session, secondary teachers will explore 3 practical learning strategies that support Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) in various content areas. Using structured conversations and writing, we’ll dive into each strategy together and discuss how they can fit into everyday instruction. You’ll leave ready to implement at least one strategy in an upcoming lesson with your students.
Presenters
avatar for Keisha Gomes

Keisha Gomes

Secondary ESL Teacher Support Specialist, Northwest ISD
With 28 years of experience in second language education, I am a bilingual English and French specialist who brings both professional expertise and personal experience as a second language learner. I’ve taught in diverse educational settings across Quebec, Canada, as well as Georgia... Read More →
avatar for Angela Kokel

Angela Kokel

ESL Specialist, Wilson MS
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-115 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling 8th Grade Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Experience 8th grade curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-201 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Rubric Road: Your Game Plan for Effective Grading
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Just like a well-designed game board, rubrics provide structure, direction, and purpose—helping educators and students alike move confidently toward their goals. This session will equip secondary SOAR teachers with the tools to level up your grading game using rubrics that are transparent, student-centered, and aligned with learning objectives.
Presenters
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

Small Groups in the Secondary Classroom
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Teachers know that students learn best when group sizes are smaller! With class sizes increasing, small groups are a wonderful way to structure your classes and see increased engagement and comprehension! Come to this session to learn:
  • How to form your small groups
  • How to create a routine for small groups
  • Structuring small group mini-lessons
  • How to engage students NOT in a small group
Presenters
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-109 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

Yearbook 101
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Attention all yearbook advisers! Were you volun-told to teach it? Don’t worry! I can help ease a little of your stress with some ready to go tools. Join me for a time of collaboration and networking with other advisers. We will discuss morale boosters, organization, theme, designs, and photography.
Presenters
avatar for Josette Coker

Josette Coker

CTE Photography/Yearbook
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

2:45pm CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling Biology Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Experience Biology curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-201 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

Manage Projects like a Pro: Organize cooperative student projects with Teams and Planner (Especially useful for CTE, Media, and Yearbook!)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
This session will explore how you can integrate a simple project management software from Microsoft to enhance student ownership, improve productivity, and ultimately lead to more successful (and organized!) project outcomes. Microsoft Teams and Planner can be used by anyone - CTE, STEM, Media, Yearbook, and even traditional Classroom projects - to assign tasks, track progress, communicate and collaborate - all with programs that you already have! Live demo, actionable takeaways, and more; get your project-based curriculum on track with Teams and Planner!
Presenters
avatar for Jarrod Cleveland

Jarrod Cleveland

7th Grade ELA | Media
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-104 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
 
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