ENGAGE 2025 Professional Learning Conference: Full Schedule

Lunch Options or Bring Lunch for Game Show theme Party happening in the Student Union!

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8:30am CDT

Making the Most of Collaborative Consultation

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

BNHS AC-102

How to use collaborative consultation to best support students receiving special education services.

Presenters

Kayla Coser

Elementary Special Education Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-102

Professional Practices & Responsibilities

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience Elementary
TOPIC Differentiation

8:30am CDT

High-Leverage Classroom Management Strategies

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

BNHS AC-108

Practical classroom management strategies & mindsets that boost student motivation to follow classroom expectations. Delve into the difference between a skill gap and a performance gap in regards to student behavior. Experience a tried and true Conflict Resolution strategy that empowers students to solve their own problems with their peers.

Presenters

Sarah Waterman

Northwest ISD

Patrice Brake

Elementary Teacher Support Specialist, Northwest ISD Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Support Specialist for Northwest ISD; serving new teachers to NISD.

Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Professional Practices & Responsibilities Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience Elementary
TOPIC Behavior

10:15am CDT

From Chaos to Curiosity: Engaging Activities for Indoor Recess

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

BNHS AC-107

When the weather keeps students inside, recess can quickly turn from a break to a battleground. This session will equip you with creative, purposeful activities that transform indoor recess from chaotic energy to focused curiosity. Discover engaging games, hands-on challenges, and movement-based strategies that foster social-emotional growth, teamwork, and critical thinking — all while giving students the brain break they need. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that will keep kids active, engaged, and eager for their next indoor adventure!

Presenters

Caitlin Andrews

GT Specialist, Northwest ISD

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

G/T Specialist, Northwest ISD

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 →

Catherine Baker

GT Specialist, Northwest ISD

Cathy Baker is a GT Specialist and advocate for gifted students in Northwest ISD.

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-107 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

Learning Environment

CONTENT AREA All Contents
Audience Elementary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies, GT Update