ENGAGE 2025 Professional Learning Conference: Full Schedule

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10:15am CDT

Don't Text and Teach: Messaging, Student Records and Public Information

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

When does a parent have a right to see text messages a teacher sends on her/his personal device? When can a member of the public access information in an employee’s personal email account or Google drive? This session explores the rights of parents and the public to information school employees exchange and store on personal devices.

Presenters

Andie Tate

Staff Attorney, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-246 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices & Responsibilities

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Leadership

10:15am CDT

Conflict with Parents: Yuck.

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

BNHS AC-106

Perhaps conflict with parents has your stomach in knots or the hair on the back of your neck is up! Conflict is a necessary, and yes, productive component of interacting with adults. The key to leveraging conflict is to understand various conflict styles, identifying your own default style, and learn how to flex your approach. Come to assess your own default style and then learn what to do about it. This session is open to all, and particularly welcome for colleagues who work together at the same campus.

Presenters

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 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-106 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices and Responsibilities, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Leadership

1:00pm CDT

Legislative Update

Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

BNHS AC-244

A lively discussion of new laws impacting schools from the 89th Texas Legislature

Presenters

Christie Hobbs

General Counsel, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-244 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices & Responsibilities

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Leadership

2:45pm CDT

Bombs, Balms & Bridges: The Power of Words

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

BNHS AC-244

A teacher’s words have immeasurable power to make or break students. This session focuses on communicating in ways that empower and include all students, regardless of skin color, background, gender, ability, or disability. We will explore students’ rights to be free from discrimination and harassment at school, and steps school staff should take to ensure those rights are honored.

Presenters

Christie Hobbs

General Counsel, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-244 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment, SEL

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Leadership

2:45pm CDT

Tips for Supporting Your Para Pros

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

BNHS AC-225

Let's take a look at building positive communication systems, schedules, and organizing responsibilities to support paraprofessionals in your classroom.

Presenters

Melonie Young

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-225 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices & Responsibilities

CONTENT AREA Special Education
Audience All Levels
TOPIC Leadership