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Tuesday, July 22
 

8:30am CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling 6th Grade Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Experience 6th grade curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-201 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

Enhancing Special Education with AI: Tools, Strategies, and Best Practices
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
This session explores how AI can be leveraged to support special education by creating accessible and accommodated materials, assisting with IEP writing, and enhancing overall student success. Participants will discover practical tools, learn best practices, and gain insights into integrating AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness in meeting diverse student needs.
Presenters
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-112 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

MTSS 101: Middle and High schools
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
New to NISD or MTSS: Academics? This session was created for you! The purpose of MTSS: Academicis to identify students who are struggling in school and ensure each child who is identified receives the right instruction or intervention to be successful. In this session, you will learn how to create a proactive process to identify students who need help, place them in the proper intervention, monitor their progress, revise interventions as needed, and determine when students no longer need additional support. (Secondary only)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-137 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Mindset Matters for Success: Helping Students Help Themselves to Succeed
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Our fantastic, elastic brains were designed to help us learn. We can empower our students to overcome challenging life situations by teaching them how to bounce back and fall forward. A student's ability to tolerate tension determines their growth potential. Learn how we can help our kids become strong, self-aware, and unstoppable students.
(5th-12th grades)
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-208 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Digital Tools for the Secondary Math Classroom
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Take your math instruction to the next level with powerful digital tools! In this session, we’ll explore Desmos, GeoGebra, Mathsbot, and Polypad/Amplify—dynamic platforms that promote conceptual understanding, engagement, and student-driven learning. You’ll walk away with practical ways to integrate these tools into your classroom, making math more interactive and meaningful for your students. Whether you’re new to these resources or looking for fresh ideas, this session will equip you with strategies to enhance your instruction.
Presenters
avatar for Hannah Patredis

Hannah Patredis

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD
avatar for Keeley Kinder

Keeley Kinder

Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-141 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning  Instruction

10:15am CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling 7th Grade Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Experience 7th grade curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-201 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

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

1:00pm CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling 8th Grade Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Experience 8th grade curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-201 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Rubric Road: Your Game Plan for Effective Grading
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Just like a well-designed game board, rubrics provide structure, direction, and purpose—helping educators and students alike move confidently toward their goals. This session will equip secondary SOAR teachers with the tools to level up your grading game using rubrics that are transparent, student-centered, and aligned with learning objectives.
Presenters
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-103 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

Yearbook 101
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Attention all yearbook advisers! Were you volun-told to teach it? Don’t worry! I can help ease a little of your stress with some ready to go tools. Join me for a time of collaboration and networking with other advisers. We will discuss morale boosters, organization, theme, designs, and photography.
Presenters
avatar for Josette Coker

Josette Coker

CTE Photography/Yearbook
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-108 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

2:45pm CDT

Hands-On ADI Exploration: Unveiling Biology Science Labs!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Experience Biology curriculum-embedded ADI labs firsthand during this interactive session. Gain insights into your students' perspectives as you participate in the labs, helping you better understand their needs and plan dynamic learning experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-201 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

Manage Projects like a Pro: Organize cooperative student projects with Teams and Planner (Especially useful for CTE, Media, and Yearbook!)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
This session will explore how you can integrate a simple project management software from Microsoft to enhance student ownership, improve productivity, and ultimately lead to more successful (and organized!) project outcomes. Microsoft Teams and Planner can be used by anyone - CTE, STEM, Media, Yearbook, and even traditional Classroom projects - to assign tasks, track progress, communicate and collaborate - all with programs that you already have! Live demo, actionable takeaways, and more; get your project-based curriculum on track with Teams and Planner!
Presenters
avatar for Jarrod Cleveland

Jarrod Cleveland

7th Grade ELA | Media
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-104 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
 
Wednesday, July 23
 

8:30am CDT

Curriculum Under Construction: Building for All Learners
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Creating an inclusive classroom goes beyond seating charts and support staff—it starts with intentional, thoughtful curriculum design. In this session, educators will explore practical strategies for modifying general education curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Whether you're new to building an inclusive culture, or looking to refine your approach, this hands-on workshop will provide tools for differentiating content, process, and assessment without watering down rigor. We'll dive into real-world examples, collaborate on lesson adjustments, and leave with ready-to-use resources that support access, equity, and success for all learners. Join the Mod Squad and turn curriculum challenges into opportunities for inclusive excellence!
Presenters
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-115 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

Middle Grade & Young Adult Literature: Secondary ELA Professional Book Study
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
Back by popular demand! Teachers will experience some of the top young adult and middle grade authors and titles in contemporary literature. By reading and experiencing these stories, teachers will be able to reach a variety of student interests and walk away with strategies for curriculum and instructional implementation. If you participated in previous years, you will have the opportunity to select titles from a brand new list of titles!
Presenters
avatar for Brittnie Bragg

Brittnie Bragg

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, Northwest ISD
I am passionate about kids, literacy, and supporting our teachers as educators, leaders, and learners! 
avatar for Meagan Davis

Meagan Davis

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
avatar for Shawna Mitchell

Shawna Mitchell

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Instructional Coach
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-135 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning  Instruction

10:15am CDT

Boost Student Success Using Lead4Ward
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Looking for strategies to get your students thinking, struggling productively, and truly processing their learning? This session will dive into practical ways to use Lead4Ward resources to create meaningful learning experiences that increase student success. You’ll leave with ready-to-use strategies that encourage deeper engagement, critical thinking, and student ownership of learning. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and transform your instruction!
Presenters
avatar for Hannah Patredis

Hannah Patredis

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD
avatar for Keeley Kinder

Keeley Kinder

Secondary Math Instructional Coach
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-141 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

10:15am CDT

Level Up Student Writing For All
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
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.
Presenters
avatar for Jacob Lilly

Jacob Lilly

8th Grade US History, Northwest ISD
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-137 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

What do middle school GTs love to do?
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
we will facilitate a conversation about what GTs are super excited about in Middle school, what works and what doesn't. not content specific, just great practices that they love.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-102

1:00pm CDT

Interactive Lessons & Simulations
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Get ideas for planning engaging and interactive lessons that get kids up and moving through simulations. We will look at unique ways for students to apply their knowledge in fun ways that requires critical thinking. These extension ideas are not multi-day projects, but 1 day activities that give students the opportunities to teach other students and learn in multiple ways.
Presenters
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-109 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Want to reduce daily stress, minimize repetitive tasks, and create a more student-centered learning environment? This session will explore practical strategies for streamlining classroom management and instruction using a combination of student-led responsibilities, AI tools, and digital automation. Learn how to implement effective student jobs that empower learners while improving classroom flow, integrate AI tools to enhance lesson planning and feedback, and leverage digital solutions like Securly Pass Kiosk and Canvas templates to simplify administrative tasks. Walk away with actionable strategies to boost efficiency, reclaim valuable teaching time, and create a more engaging and organized classroom experience for both you and your students. Time will included to incorporate teacher creation of the automations.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-137 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

1:00pm CDT

Quiz Smarter Not Harder: Combine the powers of AI, Canvas & your PLC to create meaniful formative assessments that can be shared.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
This session will go over tips for creating new assessments and improving your existing ones with the help of AI. Then we will go over some useful methods to convert them into canvas quizzes that can be shared with your PLC members. Bring your grade level PLC and get multiple assessments knocked out in a single session!
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Famigletti

Jessica Famigletti

Life Science, Northwest ISD
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-141 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

1:00pm CDT

Practice and Pedagogy: Secondary ELA Professional Book Study
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
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!
Presenters
avatar for Brittnie Bragg

Brittnie Bragg

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, Northwest ISD
I am passionate about kids, literacy, and supporting our teachers as educators, leaders, and learners! 
avatar for Meagan Davis

Meagan Davis

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
avatar for Shawna Mitchell

Shawna Mitchell

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Instructional Coach
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-135 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

Beyond the Red Pen: Empowering Writers Through Micro-Conferences
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
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.
Presenters
avatar for Katie Steinhauser

Katie Steinhauser

English II Honors Teacher, Steele ECHS
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-115 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction

2:45pm CDT

DAEP: All The Things!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
A session for any secondary staff who want to know more about what we do at DAEP. We are a support campus and our mission is to teach in all aspects. We will discuss our routines and procedures of course. But more importantly, we will discuss how we try to have our classrooms mirror those of the home campus, through restorative practices, our behavior framework, and through alignment with the district scope and sequence.
Presenters
avatar for Diana Foster

Diana Foster

Principal, Northwest ISD
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

2:45pm CDT

The Relationship Recipe: Ingredients for Positive Connections
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Attendees will collaborate and learn how to embrace the importance of strong teacher-student bonds and how they contribute to a positive learning environment inside their classrooms. Besides a short roundtable discussion, a brainstorming session will help teachers find all the right ingredients to promote positive engagement with their students. Of course there will cute handouts and snacks!
Presenters
avatar for Jess Croshaw

Jess Croshaw

CTE Teacher: Photography and Yearbook, Northwest ISD
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-110 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
 
Thursday, July 24
 

8:30am CDT

Building Thinking Classrooms in Math and ELA
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl is a research-based teaching framework designed to foster deep thinking, collaboration, and engagement in students. It shifts traditional, passive learning to an active, inquiry-based approach where students work together to solve problems. By using vertical non-permanent surfaces (like whiteboards) and randomized groupings, it increases student participation and encourages critical thinking. This strategy transforms boring lessons into interactive experiences, getting kids up and moving while promoting discussion, problem-solving, and deeper understanding. Applicable to all content areas, Building Thinking Classrooms provides educators with practical strategies to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments.
Presenters
avatar for Lindsey Davis

Lindsey Davis

8th Grade ELA Teacher
I have been teaching in the ELA department in Northwest ISD for 14 years. I have had the privilege of teaching both 6th and 8th grade, on level, preAP, and GT students. My passions are advocating for GT students and writing curriculum.
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-106 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA

8:30am CDT

Super 7, and Sweet 16, and sheltering vocabulary
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
In a language classroom, there are high frequency verbs that all students should know to discuss a variety of topics and to help them stay in the target language.  We will be exploring those verbs and looking at what topics students will be able to explore with them.  Additionally, conducting a class at 90% in the target language is achievable and we will be looking at how, using the technique of sheltering vocabulary.  
Presenters
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-109 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction

8:30am CDT

It's All Debatable
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
How to Engage Students With Debate Topics on Any Level
Presenters
avatar for Brian Bloss

Brian Bloss

6th Grade World Cultures
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-101

8:30am CDT

Differentiated Questioning In Canvas
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
During this session, we will look at the new question types that are appearing on STAAR and other various assessments and how you can emulate them in Canvas. We will look at options such as "Dropdown", "Inline", "Drag and Drop", "Hot Spot" and more. This is a great way to start getting students prepared as well as have a valuable resource for student feedback on different question types. Bring your device and some types of questions you'd like to learn how to create in Canvas and leave with a pre-made quiz.
Presenters
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-104 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

10:15am CDT

Scan for Attendance
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Use Google Sheets and a barcode scanner to scan students in for attendance. You'll still need to record true attendance in HAC, but this process is meant to simplify taking attendance by compiling a list of students who did not scan in!
Presenters
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-114 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
 
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