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
Wanna level up you're reading and writing strategies for all learners? This session explores innovative reading and writing strategies designed to engage diverse learning styles and needs across all content areas. Participants will discover practical techniques to support all learners through differentiated instruction, with a focus on research-backed approaches that foster comprehension, creativity, and critical thinking for all students.
Back by popular demand! This session offers several choices of professional books to guide and improve our craft as teachers. We will engage in analysis and applications of the texts through meaningful discussion and collaboration. We have five brand new book choices for this year, and we can’t wait to dig into the ideas these texts have to offer!
Looking to transform your writing instruction into something more meaningful, targeted, and student-centered? This interactive session will explore how micro-conferences can be used to build student agency, improve writing, and track individual progress over time. As a high school English teacher, I’ve developed a system of brief, skill-focused writing conferences that allow me to provide timely, actionable feedback and set personalized goals with each student. Participants will learn how to structure micro-conferences for maximum impact, create efficient systems for documentation, and use student data to inform instruction and celebrate growth. During the session you will: see real classroom examples of micro-conferencing in action, practice scripting a microconference, learn how to track student progress using a simple digital tool, develop your own digital template, and collaborate with peers. Walk away with templates, strategies and inspiration to make writing feedback more meaningful and manageable - for you and your students.
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!
Anchor charts are powerful tools that make thinking visible and help students retain key concepts. In this hands-on session, teachers will explore best practices for creating effective anchor charts and then have dedicated time to design charts they can immediately use in their classrooms. Walk away with ready-to-use resources that support student learning and engagement!
