Process Art experiences focus on providing children opportunities to explore materials and techniques instead of producing cookie cutter craft projects. In this session, we will be learn more about what Process Art is and share thematic ideas that correlate with our curriculum themes.
New- Teachers maximize your time with quick and easy planning resources that will allow you to use your student data and provide small group instruction in a “SNAP”
New- Teachers maximize your time with quick and easy planning resources that will allow you to use your student data and provide small group instruction in a “SNAP”
Join us on a fun-filled adventure through the magical world of number tracks and number lines! This interactive session is designed for Kindergarten through 2nd grade teachers who are ready to level up their students' math skills and help them become number line masters. We'll journey through hands-on games, creative activities, and exciting challenges that encourage students to visualize, count, add, subtract, and skip count with ease. This session will provide you with practical strategies and playful ideas to take back to your classroom. Get ready to equip your young learners with the number line superpowers they need to conquer math challenges and have a blast while doing it!
In this session, Kindergarten teachers will get to dig into BOY data sets and learn how to make instructional decisions for their students right out of the gates once they have their own BOY data!
Every reader is on a unique journey, and our job is to be the ultimate navigation system. Beyond small group instruction, we'll explore versatile applications of leveled texts across multiple instructional contexts ensuring these powerful resources maximize learning for every student. Leave this session ready to leverage the texts in your guided reading
This course will look at the characteristics and behaviors prevalent in gifted learners. We will have discussions on students in our classroom that may have some of these characteristics. This will give teachers in the general education classroom concrete ways to identify and better understand exceptional students.
Lisa Degnan was a GT Specialist and advocate for gifted students in Northwest ISD. She is transitioning back to the classroom and is looking forward to using her knowledge of gifted students to help students stay challenged and focused in class.
We will be sharing resources and showing how we use them in class to utilize every minute of instruction time in fun and engaging ways. This is a math session - for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. We plan to share resources that we love that supplement the math curriculum, and are TEKS-based. We will show HOW we use them, discuss when and best practices, tried and true ways to use our instruction time, even those wonky minutes in a day that teachers can't always anticipate. Basically - this is a session to share our tried and true, favorite, effective ways to teach math to support mastery and growth goals. Perfect for a new teacher, or a new-to-math teacher for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade. Examples of resources and routines we will share: - math facts - flashcards, student led mastery, routines of whole class chants and call backs - 5 Minute Math (Aaron Daffern) - how to incorporate directly and indirectly - Math daily - simple and streamlined - start the routine DAY 1! - websites that directly align with the TEKS and provide easy to use resources for students and teachers - Incorporating hands-on activities that are cross-curricular - water colors for area and perimeter, play dough for fractions and skip counting, using Science and Social Studies content material to create and analyze data - graphs and charts - Task Cards and Exit Tickets - TEKS aligned - Games to play when you have 3 minutes - like 'Guess My Number'
Set your students up for success by giving them the tools to "boss up" their executive functioning skills! In this engaging session, you'll explore practical strategies to help students improve focus, time management, and organization. From creative planning techniques to brain-boosting routines, you'll leave with fresh ideas that empower students to take charge of their learning. Whether your students need help prioritizing tasks, remembering deadlines, or staying on track, this session will provide actionable tips to turn scattered minds into strategic thinkers — all while having a little fun along the way!
Caitlin Andrews is a GT Specialist in Northwest ISD with over 14 years of experience in providing gifted services in both self-contained and pull-out classrooms. She is advocate for twice-exceptional students, a passion that has only grown since her own son was identified as dyslexic... Read More →
Lindsey Hart is a GT Specialist in Northwest ISD with over 16 years of experience in providing gifted services in both classroom and pull-out settings. She advocates tirelessly for twice-exceptional students, and works closely with teachers and other specialists to develop curriculum... Read More →
Join us for an exciting adventure where we’ll use number lines to level up student fluency! In this fun and interactive session, 3rd through 5th grade teachers will explore how to use the number line as a powerful tool to help students model addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rounding, and problem-solving with whole numbers and decimals. Think of it as your trusty map to navigate the world of math! Together, we’ll defeat math challenges, work through hands-on activities, and connect to curriculum resources. By the end of the session, you'll be a number line pro ready to conquer your next math quest!
In this session, classroom elementary teachers will learn how to maximize their Tier 2 time when working with students who have gaps in math. Teachers will learn to create intervention plans, create flexible groups within their class or grade level, match the plan to resources, and create student goal setting folders.
In this session, 1st grade teachers will get to dig into BOY data sets and learn how to make instructional decisions for their students right out of the gates once they have their own BOY data!
In this session, classroom elementary teachers will learn how to maximize their Tier 2 time when working with students who have gaps in reading. Teachers will learn to create intervention plans, create flexible groups within their class or grade level, match the plan to resources, and create student goal setting folders.
Uncover effective strategies for structuring essays, ensuring clear and cohesive arguments. Additionally, we'll explore techniques for elaboration, teaching students to deepen their analysis and provide insightful commentary. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped with practical tools to guide your students toward more analytical and well-structured literary responses
In this session, we will explore effective strategies and practical approaches to foster verbal thinking skills in our youngest learners. We will delve into the foundational elements of verbal reasoning and provide insights into how educators can foster and develop these skills in the most manageable way. This session will be geared toward K-2 teachers.
Join us for an in-depth session on the creation and effective use of 3D learning targets and their impact on student success. During this session, you will explore the research supporting this practice, collaborate with colleagues, and engage in practical strategies for implementation.
Ready to level up your math teaching? In this session, we’ll explore dynamic, game-changing strategies designed to engage students in the wonder of mathematics through active exploration and deep thinking. Using three powerful frameworks—3 Act Tasks, Numberless Word Problems, and "Which One Doesn’t Belong?"—we’ll show you how to turn problem solving into interactive challenges that build curiosity, creativity, and conceptual understanding. Like leveling up in your favorite game, each approach is a new skill that transforms how students experience math.
Maximize the impact of your K-2 small group instruction by using pre-test and post-test data to make informed instructional decisions aligned with the TEKS. In this session, educators will explore how to analyze student data to create dynamic small groups, tailor instruction to individual needs, and track progress effectively. Participants will learn practical strategies for differentiating instruction, incorporating engaging activities, and ensuring student success through data-driven decision-making. Walk away with a winning game plan for timely small group instruction that moves all students forward as we enter the first quarter of learning!
In this session, we will explore structures of writing workshop and tools you can use to launch the year to make your writing workshop functional and impactful!
New- Don’t allow progress monitoring to get you twisted. In the session, you will learn quick and easy ways to collect formative data that moves students.
Take the stress out of reading conferences and turn them into powerful moments of growth! In this hands-on session, you’ll discover how to plan with purpose, ask the right questions, track progress easily, and give feedback that truly moves readers forward. Walk away with practical strategies to boost student engagement and confidence—so every conference leads to real results!
Every reader is on a unique journey, and our job is to be the ultimate navigation system. Beyond small group instruction, we'll explore versatile applications of leveled texts across multiple instructional contexts ensuring these powerful resources maximize learning for every student. Leave this session ready to leverage the texts in your guided reading
This session is designed to support educators in k-5 who have completed the required 30 hours of gifted education training. It will focus on practical, classroom-ready strategies to differentiate instruction, foster creativity and critical thinking, and provide appropriate challenges for gifted students. Participants will explore innovative lesson ideas, tools for enrichment and acceleration, and ways to create a supportive learning environment that nurtures the unique needs of gifted learners across content areas.
Caitlin Andrews is a GT Specialist in Northwest ISD with over 14 years of experience in providing gifted services in both self-contained and pull-out classrooms. She is advocate for twice-exceptional students, a passion that has only grown since her own son was identified as dyslexic... Read More →
Lindsey Hart is a GT Specialist in Northwest ISD with over 16 years of experience in providing gifted services in both classroom and pull-out settings. She advocates tirelessly for twice-exceptional students, and works closely with teachers and other specialists to develop curriculum... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT BNHS AC-2102775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
Come to learn the who, what, when, where, why and how of modifying curriculum. This session will be beneficial for both General and Special Educators at the Elementary Level.
Imagine book clubs where students aren't just reading, but truly engaging with texts, with each other, and with ideas that transform their understanding. In this interactive session, we'll dive deep into the art of fostering rich, meaningful conversations that go beyond surface-level comprehension.
In this session, we will dive into utilizing conversations to build comprehension. You will walk away with a better understanding of how to leverage this skill in your classroom.
Before learners can write like mathematicians, they need to talk like mathematicians! This interactive session will explore the critical role of oral rehearsal in developing strong mathematical writing skills. Using the TEKS as a guide, participants will learn how to scaffold math discussions, use sentence stems to support verbal explanations, and transition students from speaking their math thinking to writing it down. Discover strategies for incorporating math journals, problem explanations, and reasoning activities that help students confidently express their ideas. Walk away with engaging tools to build a classroom where students talk, reason, and write like true mathematicians!
