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Tuesday, July 22
 

8:30am CDT

Syllable Quest: Winning the Word Game
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Join us for an interactive session where we will explore syllable types, equip you with strategies to support encoding and decoding. We’ll share easy-to-integrate teaching tips that transform syllable instruction into a fun, game-like challenge. You'll leave with practical tools and resources designed to make syllable mastery an engaging, winning experience for your students.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

There’s a Discussion Protocol for That
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
You may have used a discussion protocol or two in a meeting at school with adults. Many of these discussion structures can be modified to be used with students of all ages. We will engage in several processes so you can feel what it would be like for the students you teach.
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Van Soelen

Thomas Van Soelen

Educational Consultant, Univ/Agency/Other
Educational consultant for the School Reform Initiative as well as former Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability for City Schools of Decatur, GA.Education: PhD; Elementary EducationED.S; K-12 Educational LeadershipM.Ed; Elementary Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-106 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

7 Strategies to Level Up Mathematical Fluency
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Ready to spin the wheel and take your students' mathematical fluency to the next level? We will explore 7 key strategies for building fluency in math, each designed to move students toward mastery. Think of this as a game board, where each strategy is a new move that advances student learning and builds confidence. We’ll dive deep into practical, research-based strategies that make fluency more than just memorization—it’s about efficiency, flexibility, and accuracy!
Presenters
avatar for Marisa Wylie

Marisa Wylie

Elementary Math Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-223 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

Get Your Game On K-2: Play Your Way to Math Fluency with Hands-On Fun
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Get ready to press start on a fun and interactive journey to build math fluency! In this session, we’re leveling up the way we approach fluency practice by diving into engaging, hands-on math games designed to strengthen key skills aligned with K-2 math TEKS. Think of it like entering a game zone where every round is an opportunity for growth, and each level builds confidence and mastery in essential math concepts. Get your game on, and let’s play our way to better math fluency!
Presenters
avatar for Jaime Garcia

Jaime Garcia

Elementary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-225 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

Stepping Stones to Success: Mastering The Essentials of Your Math Resource
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Welcome to the world of ORIGO Stepping Stones, where curriculum planning and implementation become an engaging and rewarding adventure! In this interactive session, participants will embark on a journey designed to help new users master the essentials of this comprehensive curriculum resource. As you explore, you'll unlock valuable tools, strategies, and best practices that will enable you to successfully integrate ORIGO Stepping Stones into your classroom. From understanding key features to customizing lessons, you’ll gain hands-on experience and explore how to make the most of this powerful resource to support student learning and achievement.
Presenters
avatar for Andrea Kotowski

Andrea Kotowski

ORIGO Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-229 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

Little Naviance, Big Impact: Unlocking College & Career Readiness for K-5
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Naviance isn’t just for middle and high school—it’s a powerful tool for elementary educators too! In this interactive session, we’ll explore how K-5 teachers and counselors can use Naviance to introduce early college and career readiness concepts in a fun and engaging way. Bring your laptop so you can log in and explore hands-on! Whether you’re brand new to Naviance or looking for fresh ways to use it with younger students, this session will leave you with practical strategies to help your students start dreaming big. 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 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 →
avatar for Habiba Lalani

Habiba Lalani

College and Career Specialist, V R Eaton High School
avatar for Melissa Furlow

Melissa Furlow

College & Career Readiness, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Eyes on the Screen, Mind on the Meaning
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Reading on the screen requires more than just scrolling - it requires strategy. In this session, we will explore strategies to boost engagement, minimize distractions, and improve digital comprehension. Walk away with practical tools to enhance digital reading comprehension for your students.
Presenters
avatar for Brittany Horn

Brittany Horn

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-111 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Syllable Quest: Winning the Word Game
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Join us for an interactive session where we will explore syllable types, equip you with strategies to support encoding and decoding. We’ll share easy-to-integrate teaching tips that transform syllable instruction into a fun, game-like challenge. You'll leave with practical tools and resources designed to make syllable mastery an engaging, winning experience for your students.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Supporting Emergent Bilinguals in the Content Areas in Elementary
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
In this session, elementary 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 Kila Bach

Kila Bach

Elementary ESL Teacher Support Specialist, Northwest ISD
With 16 years of experience in education, I have cultivated a deep commitment to student success and educator support. I began my teaching career in middle school English Language Arts before moving to the elementary level, where I taught fourth grade ELA and Social Studies. My passion... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Garrison

Amanda Garrison

ESL Specialist
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-118 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

End Game: Advanced User Implementation on the Gameboard of Curriculum Excellence
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Join us in this engaging and interactive session designed for advanced users of the ORIGO Stepping Stones curriculum resource. Imagine your teaching strategy as a gameboard — each move thoughtfully planned, every decision based on clear objectives, and every action leading to the next level of student success. In this session, we’ll dive deeper into advanced techniques for implementing Stepping Stones, offering practical strategies to optimize the curriculum for your classroom. Just like in a strategy game, we’ll explore how to unlock hidden features, level up student engagement, and collect key insights to guide your instructional path.
Presenters
avatar for Andrea Kotowski

Andrea Kotowski

ORIGO Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-229 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Get Your Game On 3-5: Play Your Way to Math Fluency with Hands-On Fun
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Get ready to press start on a fun and interactive journey to build math fluency! In this session, we’re leveling up the way we approach fluency practice by diving into engaging, hands-on math games designed to strengthen key skills aligned with 3-5 math TEKS. Think of it like entering a game zone where every round is an opportunity for growth, and each level builds confidence and mastery in essential math concepts. Get your game on, and let’s play our way to better math fluency!
Presenters
avatar for Jaime Garcia

Jaime Garcia

Elementary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-225 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Go for the "GOAL"d
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Looking to equip, inspire, and empower students to take ownership of their learning? Look no further! Come join us as we dive deeper into how to build an intentional community that values goal-setting as well as how to establish processes and procedures that ensure goal-setting is efficient and meaningful.
Presenters
avatar for Marisa Wylie

Marisa Wylie

Elementary Math Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-223 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Cheat Codes: Nixing the Tricks that Undermine Conceptual Understanding
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
In the world of mathematics, shortcuts and "cheat codes" can often be tempting. They promise quick solutions and faster results but, sometimes, they come at the cost of deeper understanding. Join us as we uncover the math behind the tricks. Instead of simply using shortcuts, we’ll explore alternative approaches that focus on building a solid foundation. Through hands-on strategies and engaging examples, we'll examine how to foster true mathematical development without relying on quick fixes. Get ready to ditch the cheats, deepen conceptual understanding, and equip yourself with the skills that lead to true mathematical success for students. Let’s push past the easy wins and unlock the full potential of the math learning experience!
Presenters
avatar for Nicole Young, M.Ed.

Nicole Young, M.Ed.

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-227 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

Building Collaborative Skills in Students
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Thinking, listening, talking: three of the main tenets of learning, no matter the content nor discipline. Structured conversations, called discussion protocols, make the difference in collaborative classrooms. However, many of our students just don’t know how - we haven’t explicitly taught them! Come and discover processes which could work for you right off the bat as you start the school year.
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Van Soelen

Thomas Van Soelen

Educational Consultant, Univ/Agency/Other
Educational consultant for the School Reform Initiative as well as former Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability for City Schools of Decatur, GA.Education: PhD; Elementary EducationED.S; K-12 Educational LeadershipM.Ed; Elementary Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-106 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Careers in Focus: Guiding Students Toward Purposeful Pathways
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Help students go beyond “I don’t know” when asked about their future. In this session, we’ll explore how to use Naviance to guide students through meaningful career exploration. Learn how to embed career search tools into the classroom, support students in discovering their interests and strengths, and make those “what do you want to be when you grow up?” conversations more intentional. Perfect for counselors, administrators, and educators who want to align career planning with real-world readiness.
Presenters
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 →
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
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Fostering Creativity With Your Teaching
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
What do ChatGPT, Paw Patrol, and authoring a book have in common? How can they inform our understanding of our kids' brains and shape our teaching methods? Join us as we look at how our kids are losing their ability to think creatively, and how we can guide them back through some innovative (and a few 'old school') teaching methods!
Presenters
avatar for Shawn Finney

Shawn Finney

4th Grade, Berkshire Elementary School
With over 20 years of leadership, public speaking, success coaching, and corporate training experience, I love all things leadership! I am especially excited about how the advances in technology can shake hands with our efforts to help us and our students become the best versions... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-229 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

2:45pm CDT

Clothesline Math - Making your Numberline more Versatile and Interactive
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
The numberline is a critical tool for developing number sense and reasoning. Clothesline Math takes the traditional numberline to a new level of versatility and understanding while giving teachers additional ways to formatively assess student understanding, engage in meaningful classroom discussions, and provide a visual model for student's to demonstrate their thinking and reasoning to others. Come learn about Clothesline Math and walk away with a new tool for math learning and engagement. Walk away with links to tools for classroom implementation.
Presenters
avatar for Melanye Griffin

Melanye Griffin

Secondary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-101

2:45pm CDT

College Matchmakers: Helping Students Find Their Best-Fit Future
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
The college search process can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this session, we’ll walk through how Naviance simplifies the process for students and supports informed decision-making. Learn how to guide students through SuperMatch, build college lists, and connect interests with institutions. We’ll also share strategies for integrating college research into Advisory, content classes, and one-on-one meetings. Ideal for anyone who helps students plan for life after high school.
Presenters
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 →
avatar for Habiba Lalani

Habiba Lalani

College and Career Specialist, V R Eaton High School
avatar for Melissa Furlow

Melissa Furlow

College & Career Readiness, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

Looking at Student Work with Equity in Mind
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Equity shows up in some surprising ways – even in our assessments. In this session, one particular discussion protocol will be used with an upper elementary social studies assessment. Although the content is specific, the protocol can be broadly applied to any work samples of any-aged student.
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Van Soelen

Thomas Van Soelen

Educational Consultant, Univ/Agency/Other
Educational consultant for the School Reform Initiative as well as former Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability for City Schools of Decatur, GA.Education: PhD; Elementary EducationED.S; K-12 Educational LeadershipM.Ed; Elementary Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-106 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

Monopoly for SCR Sucess
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Take a trip around the Short Constructed Response (SCR) game board in "Monopoly for SCR Success." This interactive, Monopoly-themed session transforms the challenge of teaching and scoring SCRs into an engaging, strategic experience. Teachers will roll the dice, buy properties of knowledge, and collect instructional strategies while learning how to guide students toward mastering SCR responses. Participants will gain insights into how responses are scored, avoid common pitfalls ("Go to Jail" moments), and learn how to help students build "Response Hotels" for high scores.

By the end of this session, participants will:
1. Pass Go & Collect Knowledge – Learn the key components of an effective SCR rubric and how student responses are evaluated.
2. Buy, Trade, and Score – Engage in Monopoly-inspired activities to simulate the scoring process and highlight common student errors.
3. Build Response Hotels – Gain winning strategies to help students develop clear, complete, and high-quality responses.
Presenters
avatar for Karen Groves

Karen Groves

8th Grade Science Science Department Lead, C.W. Worthington Middle School Northwest ISD
Middle School Science is my JAM! I have 22 years of experience teaching 6th - 8th grade Science. I am a Science Department Lead, Science Curriculum Writer, and ADI Facilitator because I am dedicated to quality Science teaching and learning. I am passionate about developing relationships... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-227 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

Operation Patterns of Revision
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Make Patterns of Revision a win with ready-to-use resources! In this hands-on session, you’ll create engaging tools to streamline lesson prep and help students strengthen their writing. Walk away with strategies you can use immediately. Great revision begins with great planning!
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-105 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
 
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