WLC25 - HPISD Winter Learning Conference: Full Schedule

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8:30am CST

Accountability 101 LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

This session is intended to provide an overview of TEA’s A-F Accountability System to develop a better understanding of how ratings are calculated. Participants will also have the opportunity review campus and district data to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth.

Speakers

Skip Moran

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC221

All, Teachers, Counselors, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education

8:30am CST

Adult Wellness FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

SW201

Region 10 staff will present information on how adults can take care of themselves.

Speakers

Nickisha Fowler

Consultant, ESC Region 10

With 26 years of experience in education, I currently serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center. My passion lies in supporting school counselors across the region to positively impact student success, focusing on personal, social, and academic development... Read More →

Amanda Knight

Consultant, ESC Region 10

With 18 years of experience in education, I serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center, guiding over 130 schools in north Texas. I specialize in coaching and professional development, helping school counselors and administrators improve student outcomes... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
SW201

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Nurses, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education, Librarians

8:30am CST

Building Your Financial Foundation: Maximizing TRS Benefits and Wellness Resources for Early-Career Employees FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

EC105

This 45-minute class is designed specifically for employees with less than five years of experience across all job classifications. The curriculum is structured to provide a foundational understanding of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS), explaining how contributions reflected on paycheck stubs translate into pension benefits. It also explores options for enhancing future pensions, such as 403b and 457 plans, emphasizing the critical role of time in investment growth due to compounding. Additionally, the importance of establishing a basic financial plan is discussed, along with an overview of selected supplemental benefit options that align with employees' financial goals. The program also highlights the Employee Assistance Program's (EAP) contribution to achieving positive wellness outcomes and how employees can more effectively utilize this service.

Speakers

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Sarah Tallant

North Texas Regional Manager, FFGA

Participant TRS AC Wellness Overview pdf

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
EC105

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Nurses, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education, Librarians

8:30am CST

Discovery in the Dome: The Digitarium at Pierce Planetarium FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

SW104 (Digitarium)

Fee the awe your students can experience while watching films in the dome. Excerpts of fulldome films across a range of grade levels and disciplines will lend insight into the educational and inspirational benefits of a visit to the Digitarium. The procedure of scheduling a class visit to the Digitarium will be explained.

Speakers

Glenys Quick

Digitarium, Highland Park ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
SW104 (Digitarium)

All, Teachers, Administrators, Librarians

8:30am CST

Dream of Teaching? Start Your Journey with a Bachelor’s Degree! LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

EC103

This session is for Instructional Assistants, Office Staff, and those interested in becoming a teacher that needs to complete a Bachelor's degree.

Speakers

Jennifer Padgitt

University Development Counselor, Grand Canyon University

As a local representative in Dallas, I am available to personally engage with you to discuss how our online programs can benefit them. My goal is to make this process seamless and cost-effective for you, with no additional fees for advising sessions.For more information or to schedule... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
EC103

All, Instructional Assistants, Office Staff, Those interested in becoming a teacher that needs to complete a Bachelor's degree

8:30am CST

Google Drive for Office Staff LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NC220

Not utilizing your Google Drive? Ready to get it organized? Come learn the basics of Google Drive with Erin. You will be able to ask questions and get organized!

Speakers

ERIN HEIDENREICH

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC220

All, Office Staff

8:30am CST

Habits of Discussion LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NC218

This session for any classroom with discussion-based learning will focus on three specific action steps: (1) keep neutral/manage your tell (2) teach students to agree and build off one another’s responses (3) teach students to disagree respectfully. After viewing a model and naming the skill, teachers will get an opportunity to practice this skill in small groups with live coaching.

Speakers

Jordan Moore

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Stefanie Powell

Instructional Coach

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC218

All, Teachers

8:30am CST

Hot New Books FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

C210 (Blue/Gold Room)

The HPISD librarians will be presenting the best new books.

Speakers

Mary Valuck

Librarian, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
C210 (Blue/Gold Room)

All

8:30am CST

Managing Conflict with Parents of Students with Disabilities: Insights from Educator Experiences FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

SC208

Navigating challenging interactions with parents can be one of the most stressful aspects of teaching, especially when working with students with disabilities. This session explores findings from a phenomenological study on how K-12 educators are trained for and implement conflict management strategies. Participants will gain insights into real educator experiences, key themes from research, and practical approaches for responding to difficult parent communications. Through discussion and a hands-on activity, attendees will learn effective techniques for de-escalating conflicts and fostering positive partnerships with parents. Perfect for general and special education teachers looking to improve communication and reduce stress in parent interactions!

Speakers

Laura Mosby

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
SC208

All, Teachers

8:30am CST

*K-2nd: Using Nursery Rhymes FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NW313

In this session, participants will use Gretchen's book Text Structures From Nursery Rhymes to focus on responding to reading, teaching grammar, and shared/interactive writing. All participants will receive a copy of the book!

Speakers

Gretchen Bernabei

Trail of Breadcrumbs, LLC

For over 20 years, I've shared writing lessons from my classroom with teachers across the country. We teachers overcomplicate instruction so often, and the best results come from simplifying what we ask students to do. Writers of all ages and abilities benefit through clear choice... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NW313

ELEM, Teachers

8:30am CST

Emerging Writing for K-2 students FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NC224

K-2 teachers, do you have reluctant writers in your classroom? Would you like to see your students adding more depth to their writing? This session will give you tools to make writing feel more accessible for your young writers, so that they can experience the success we all want to them!

Speakers

Ashraf Mobh

4th grade, Armstrong

KIM BANUELOS

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC224

ELEM, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Special Education

8:30am CST

*3rd-5th: Depth Charge Your Student's Writing LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NW305

Want your students to "go deeper" with their writing? In this session, you will learn strategies to have your students writing with depth tomorrow. In addition, you will leave with some naturally occuring grammar lessons to implement immediately!

Speakers

Margaret Hale

Director, Abydos Learning International

I am the Director of Professional Learning for Abydos Learning International, formerly the New Jersey Writing Project in Texas. I am also a professor at the University of Houston College of Education focusing on literacy education with both undergraduate and graduate students... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NW305

ELEM/MIS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Building Math Fluency with Engaging Activities FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

WC220

Come learn about some easy to implement math fluency games that can be used in your classroom! Please bring a worksheet/problems from an upcoming lesson and we will use them to create a bump game that you can use in your classroom. We will also talk about easy to implement games/activities that can be used to review math fluency.

Speakers

HILL, KATRINA M

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
WC220

ELEM/MIS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Extending your Science Lessons LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

EC205

Do you struggle with planning for Science? Do you need help extending the resrouces that are available to you? Come ready to work as we dive into the district resources and discuss how to make them work for you!

Speakers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Ericca Vandagriff

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
EC205

ELEM/MIS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Sparking Reasoning & Rich Discourse with Math Reasoning Talks LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

WC223

Discover how to engage students in meaningful math reasoning talks that promote critical thinking. In this session, you’ll explore strategies that foster rich mathematical discourse and deepen understanding through purposeful planning of reasoning talks. Empower your students to think, reason, and articulate their ideas like mathematicians!

Speakers

Debbie Burt

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Kathleen Stowers

Teacher

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
WC223

ELEM/MIS, Teachers

8:30am CST

*9-12 Clothesline Math: The Master Number Sense Maker LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NW314

The Clothesline is a manipulatable number line that makes the facilitation of class discourse on number sense much more efficient and effective. The Clothesline is dynamic, meaning that the “benchmark” numbers may be adjusted when needed, as well as the values that are placed on the line. The number line can develop deep, flexible number sense as well as conceptual understanding. This session will focus on linear functions and statistics.

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Chris Shore is an experienced mathematics teacher and presenter. He taught high school math for 29 years and knows how to effectively engage adolescents in the classroom. As a leader for implementing instructional change, his vision has led schools to significant improvement in student... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NW314

HPHS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Lockdown Browsers and ZipGrade FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NC225

ZipGrade is a new tool available that allows printing of scantrons and better data analysis. Lockdown browsers can prevent students from accessing outside help on type assignments in class.

Speakers

PULLEN, RACHEL K

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Amy Brown

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC225

HPHS, Teachers

8:30am CST

*5th-8th ELAR: Vocabulary Unplugged LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NW307

Revolutionize the way you teach vocabulary! In this session participants will work with Alana to discover effective strategies to teach vocabulary and spelling. All participants will receive a copy of her book Vocabulary Unplugged!

Speakers

Alana Morris

Coordinator of High School Humanities, Spring Branch ISD

Alana Morris has been leading literacy in Texas and abroad for 36 years and has taught all levels from elementary through high school. She is currently the Coordinator of High School Humanities in Spring Branch ISD and teaches in the Education Dept. at the University of Houston. She... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NW307

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

8:30am CST

6-12: Science SAVVAS the Sequel - VIRTUAL SESSION LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

EC204

Come hear about recent updates made to the SAVVAS textbook platform as well as have the opportunity to ask questions about using your resources from SAVVAS presenters. Session will be virtual with an in person facilitator.

Speakers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Ericca Vandagriff

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

SAVVAS

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
EC204

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Accommodation Documents LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

WC219

In this session, teachers will make and take a series of documents for students’ accommodations that can be used for assessments. This includes a document where all of their students’ accommodations are stored, labels to be placed on assessments, and a document outlining all of a student’s testing accommodations. This is for all core subjects at the middle school and/or high school.

Speakers

April Burns

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Michelle Shumate

Assistant Principal, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
WC219

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers, Special Education

8:30am CST

Beyond the Bubble: Resources to Build Historical Thinking Skills & Improve Writing LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NC215

5-12 History Teachers will be equipped with websites full of pre-made historical thinking and document analysis activities. Teachers will have time to look through resources and implement document analysis in future lesson plans.

Speakers

SOLTIS, COLLIN

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC215

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Inspiring Leaders: Crafting Personal Leadership Philosophy Posters with Adobe Express LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NC219

Empower your students to discover their unique leadership style while building a strong, positive classroom culture through an engaging and creative project. In this session, participants will learn how to guide students in creating a Personal Leadership Philosophy poster using Adobe Express. This project encourages students to think critically about their leadership identity and appreciate their peers' strengths, fostering collaboration and mutual respect.

Speakers

James Jenkins

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

I have been teaching for 20 years at Highland Park Middle School. I teach Advanced 8th-grade Art, Broadcasting, Graphic Design, and Film Production.Here is a link to my3D printing class :https://3dprinter.carrd.co/andHow to create a video: https://howtomakeyourownvideo.carrd.co/

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC219

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers, Administrators, Special Education

8:30am CST

Business Office Updates LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST

NC223

This session is for front office admin assistants and those that handle purchasing on their campus.

Speakers

Kimberlee Levasseur

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

PARK, CHASE B

FINANCE, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC223

Office Staff, Office Staff

8:30am CST

Elementary PE Update LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am CST

EN115

K-5 PE teachers will get the latest updates from Quaver's new platform.

Speakers

Colleen Johnson

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am CST
EN115

ELEM/MIS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Compliance in Special Education - MIS & HPMS Sped Staff only FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am CST

Learning Theater

This session is required for all MIS & HPMS Sped staff in order to be in compliance.

Speakers

Amanda Reyes

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Cynthia Marlow Gould

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 10:15am CST
Learning Theater

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Introduction to Dorico Software, and Other Music Technology (K-12 MUSIC ONLY) LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST

NW202

Rebecca Lowery will be joining us from Romeo Music! Romeo has installed MOST of the sound systems in our classrooms and venues over the last few years. Bring your questions!!!
Rebecca will share ideas for how we should be using what we have, and what we might need in the future! She will also connect us with a trainer from Dorico who will walk us through the demo of this new music notation software. Bring your laptop if you would like to participate!!!

Speakers

WALKER, NATALIE L

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST
NW202

All, Teachers

8:30am CST

Radial Weaving with Artist Christine Miller (K-12 VISUAL ARTS ONLY) LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST

WC116

Teachers will learn the basics of radial weaving by creating their own loom with recycled objects and creating a unique design using color and texture using a variety of yarns. Teachers will also explore how to incorporate radial weaving into additional artistic forms such as mandalas, small sculptural installations, collaborative art projects, ceramic applications, and other ideas.

Speakers

WALKER, NATALIE L

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST
WC116

All, Teachers

8:30am CST

Pre-School: Managing Explosive Behaviors FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST

SC212

Pre-School teachers and assistants will work with Region 10 staff on managing explosive behaviors.

Speakers

Colette Thrailkill

Early Childhood Consultant, Region 10

Colette is an Early Childhood Consultant with Region 10 Education Service Center. Her educational background is in special education and includes working with students of all ages and abilities. Colette found her passion with the youngest learners about 10 years ago and continues... Read More →

Navigating Explosive Behaviors HP Winter Conference.pptx pdf

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST
SC212

ELEM, Teachers, Instructional Assistants

8:30am CST

One Act Play Best Practices (5-12 THEATER TEACHERS ONLY) LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST

SC118

5-12 Theatre Teachers will have the opportunity to meet and discuss One Act Play contests and results, planning for future participation!

Speakers

WALKER, NATALIE L

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST
SC118

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

8:30am CST

Youth Mental Health First Aid for SROs and Security Staff LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm CST

ES202

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situation

Speakers

Presenters will be provided by the North Texas Mental Health Authority

Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm CST
ES202

All, SRO and security staff

9:30am CST

Building Your Financial Foundation: Maximizing TRS Benefits and Wellness Resources for Early-Career Employees FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EC105

Speakers

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Sarah Tallant

North Texas Regional Manager, FFGA

Participant TRS AC Wellness Overview pdf

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC105

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Nurses, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education, Librarians

9:30am CST

Choosing Happiness and a Positive Perspective FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC223

Each day all people face different types of challenges and problems. This session offers many strategies for helping people choose positivity and happiness daily.

Speakers

JANIK, YVONNE D

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC223

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Nurses, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education, Librarians

9:30am CST

Dream of Teaching? Start Your Journey with a Bachelor’s Degree! LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EC103

This session is for Instructional Assistants, Office Staff, and those interested in becoming a teacher that needs to complete a Bachelor's degree.

Speakers

Jennifer Padgitt

University Development Counselor, Grand Canyon University

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC103

All, Instructional Assistants, Office Staff, Those interested in becoming a teacher that needs to complete a Bachelor's degree

9:30am CST

Excellence vs. Access: An overview of Section 504 LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC222

This session will briefly describe Section 504 as outline in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1978 to include Section 504). It would cover the basics every educator should know such as eligibility, data to consider, the purpose of a plan, and your role as the educator in the process.

Speakers

Kristie Graves

504/TAG Coordinator, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

WHITAKER, JENNIFER

504 Coordinator/ Ed Diagnostician, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC222

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Nurses, Administrators, Special Education

9:30am CST

Live in the Dome! FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

SW104 (Digitarium)

The Digitarium is a natural multi-discipline facility – and its acoustics are extraordinary! Experience the visual transformation of the dome and its potential for interactive activities whether related to art, music, language, or science.
The procedure for scheduling and planning an immersive activity will be explained in the session.

Speakers

Glenys Quick

Digitarium, Highland Park ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
SW104 (Digitarium)

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Administrators, Librarians, Private music teachers

9:30am CST

Modifying Content Materials and Instruction to Improve Student Perfomance FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EN208

Universal Design for Learning is a framework used to support the varying ways that students approach, access and process information. Through a variety of scenarios, participants will develop skills to help students master content beyond the use of paper and pencil tasks. Developing skills to modify content area work is an essential part of this session.

Speakers

David Fahnle

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

I have been a Certified Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing for 48 years. I have been a classroom teacher, provided in-class support to students and I am currently serving as the district Deaf Education Itinerant Teacher. My first love is teaching language, which is exactly what... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EN208

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Special Education

9:30am CST

National Board Cohort Collaboration LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EC104

This session is for current National Board Candidates only.

Speakers

Jacqueline Farley

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC104

All, Teachers

9:30am CST

Reading, Spelling, and Handwriting Strategies shared by Dyslexia Therapists FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EN207

Would you like to know some explicit reading, spelling, and handwriting strategies used in the dyslexia programs? Please join us.

Speakers

Auralie Ruggiere

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EN207

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Special Education

9:30am CST

TRS/BCBSTX ActiveCare Wellness Resources Overview FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EC106

Learn more about all the wellness resources and value-added programs embedded in your TRS ActiveCare plans. A Well onTarget demo will be provided.

Speakers

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Marissa Ryals

BSBSTX

Amber Hodge

BCBSTX

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC106

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Nurses, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education, Librarians

9:30am CST

*3rd -4th: Vocabulary Unplugged LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NW307

Speakers

Alana Morris

Coordinator of High School Humanities, Spring Branch ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NW307

ELEM, Teachers

9:30am CST

*K-1 Clothesline Math: The Master Number Sense Maker LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NW314

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NW314

ELEM, Teachers

9:30am CST

K-2: Science SAVVAS the Sequel - VIRTUAL SESSION LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EC204

Speakers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Ericca Vandagriff

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

SAVVAS

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC204

ELEM, Teachers

9:30am CST

Beyond the Algorithm with the Three Little Pigs LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

WC223

“Some students think their role in math classrooms is to memorize all the steps and methods. Other students think their role is to connect ideas. These different strategies link, unsurprisingly, to achievement, and the students who memorize are the lowest achieving in the world.”
― Jo Boaler, What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success

Speakers

Aimee Hilton

Principal, Highland Park ISD

Citabra Profitt

Teacher, HPISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
WC223

ELEM/MIS, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Special Education

9:30am CST

Understanding and Interpreting MAP Results to Impact Instruction LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC221

Understand NWEA MAP resources and tools available that can be used to impact student outcomes. Identify knowledge and skills areas of strength and opportunities for growth among student groups based on assessment data.

Speakers

Skip Moran

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC221

ELEM/MIS/HPMS, Teachers

9:30am CST

*9th-12th: Beyond Grammar with Gretchen LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NW313

In this session, participants will focus on effective use of Gretchen's book Grammar Keepers, along with responding to reading and effectively mastering the EOC.

Speakers

Gretchen Bernabei

Trail of Breadcrumbs, LLC

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NW313

HPHS, Teachers

9:30am CST

*5th - 8th: Depth Charge Your Student's Writing LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NW305

Speakers

Margaret Hale

Director, Abydos Learning International

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NW305

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

9:30am CST

Why do some projects work better than others? LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

EC205

Participants will complete a quick, hands-on math project then connect it to the underlying research on building cognitive schemes.

Speakers

Jean Streepey

MAPS Teacher / MESA Researcher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

2006-2020 Math Teacher - MIS and Highland Park Middle School, Dallas, Texas.2020-2022 STEAM Instructional Coach for Highland Park ISD in Dallas, Texas.2022-present MAPS Teacher, MESA Researcher, Curriculum Specialist, Highland Park High School.

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC205

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

9:30am CST

Activating Student Voice: Increasing Engagement and Ownership in Learning FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC218

All content areas

Speakers

Stefanie Powell

Instructional Coach

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC218

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

9:30am CST

Deeper Understanding through Socratic Seminar LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC215

Participants will be guided through a sample Socratic Seminar to gain an understanding of how to use this practice in class.

Speakers

GRAY, TROY W

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC215

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers, Special Education

9:30am CST

From Silence to Spark: Strategies for Engaging Discussions in Tough Topics LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC217

Ever feel like pulling teeth to get students to discuss complex or challenging topics? This session dives into strategies for stimulating meaningful classroom discussions on high-rigor, low-engagement content. Whether it’s kindergarteners wrestling with foundational math concepts or high schoolers tackling abstract calculus theories, this session provides practical tools to get students talking, thinking, and collaborating. We’ll explore discussion frameworks like Socratic Seminars, think-pair-share with a twist, and using resources like AI to inspire conversation starters tailored to diverse grade levels and subjects.

Speakers

Jason Pullano

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Jason began his teaching career in Granbury, TX as a science teacher and swim coach for Granbury High School. In his time at GHS, he taught 9th grade Biology, Aviation Science, STAAR Prep Science, and Aquatic Science along with his duties as the Head Swim Coach for the Pirates. In... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC217

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

9:30am CST

Getting Organized: Tools to Save Time FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC225

Teachers will look at a variety of tools to help automate the organization and planning process for lessons

Speakers

Amy Brown

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Kristin Seeker

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC225

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Administrators

9:30am CST

Project Based Learning Tips and Tricks LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC219

I am a middle school CTE teacher. Since I use so many projects as a part of the curriculum, as opposed to tests, I have developed some useful processes. I will share how I use Skill Builders, which help with the “extra time” after some students finish, how I have students request regrades, how I incorporate choice in projects, and scaffolding.

Speakers

Amanda Wall

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC219

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers, Instructional Assistants

9:30am CST

Summer PEIMS & Attendance LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST

NC224

Discuss the upcoming Summer PEIMS Submission and student attendance.

Speakers

Tina Nettleton

DISTRICT PEIMS COORDINATOR, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC224

Office Staff, Campus Attendance Clerks & Campus PEIMS Staff

9:30am CST

Algebra 1 EOC Ready - for ALGEBRA 1 Teachers Only LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST

WC216

Are your students ready for the Algebra 1 EOC? In this session we will dive into the high priority standards and create lessons you can use tomorrow!

Speakers

SLOVER, BERKLEY J

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Kevin Hunt

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST
WC216

9:30am CST

Region 10 Update for Counselors LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST

SW201

Counselors updates with Region 10.

Speakers

Nickisha Fowler

Consultant, ESC Region 10

Amanda Knight

Consultant, ESC Region 10

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST
SW201

All, Counselors

9:30am CST

Understanding and Supporting Gestalt Language Processors in the Classroom FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST

EC206

Speakers

Amanda Rutherford

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST
EC206

All, SPED

10:30am CST

Automating Forms and Sheets FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC220

Google App Scripts extensions provides the opportunity to make forms and sheets more dynamic and efficient. This session will demonstrate how these extensions work and begin building a basic form and script to send an email response to the form.

Speakers

Tiffany Syfert

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

I began my career as a mathematics teacher and switched to physics. I believe every student is capable of learning.

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC220

All, All

10:30am CST

Find Your Thinking Talents FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC223

What is a thinking talent? What are your top thinking talents? During our session we will learn what a thinking talent is and help you to identify your top 5 thinking talents.

Speakers

KristIn Vernon

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC223

All, Teachers, Counselors, Nurses, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education, Librarians

10:30am CST

Frontline Troubleshooting Techniques FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

SC208

Speakers

Josh Schilling

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Cami Browder

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
SC208

All, Teachers

10:30am CST

Purposeful Questioning During Read Alouds LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

Learning Theater

Through modeling and practice, teachers will learn to implement effective questioning strategies during read alouds which incorporate grade level TEKS across content areas.

Speakers

Mary Valuck

Librarian, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Mandy Anderson

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
Learning Theater

All

10:30am CST

TRS/BCBSTX ActiveCare Wellness Resources Overview FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

EC106

Learn more about all the wellness resources and value-added programs embedded in your TRS ActiveCare plans. A Well onTarget demo will be provided.

Speakers

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Marissa Ryals

BSBSTX

Amber Hodge

BCBSTX

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
EC106

All, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Nurses, Office Staff, Administrators, Special Education, Librarians

10:30am CST

*1st-2nd: Depth Charge Your Student's Writing LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NW305

Speakers

Margaret Hale

Director, Abydos Learning International

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NW305

ELEM, Teachers

10:30am CST

*2nd - 3rd Clothesline Math: The Master Number Sense Maker LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NW314

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NW314

ELEM, Teachers

10:30am CST

*3rd - 4th: Text Structures and Fables LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NW313

In this session, participants will use Gretchen's book Text Structures and Fables to focus on responding to reading, teaching grammar, and shared/interactive writing. All participants will receive a copy of the book!

Speakers

Gretchen Bernabei

Trail of Breadcrumbs, LLC

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NW313

ELEM, Teachers

10:30am CST

3-5: Science SAVVAS the Sequel - VIRTUAL SESSION LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

EC204

Speakers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Ericca Vandagriff

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

SAVVAS

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
EC204

ELEM/MIS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Clocking your way to success LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC219

Using this strategy and grade level TEKS, your students will learn how to revise their papers by revising and taking peer input to do so.
You will be provided with an expository writing sample to experience this technique. We will also discuss: how you can revise the criteria to suite your grade level, how to use this technique to assess beginning, middle, and end of the year student writing progress, and how to incorporate the criteria in other genres of writing.

Speakers

EPPLER, JENNIFER R

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC219

ELEM/MIS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Addressing Learned Incompetence and Strategies that Leverage Student Engagement FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

EN210

Talk through ways our students have learned/weaponized incompetence (learned helplessness) and actionable tools to use in the classroom to reengage students. High school all subjects

Speakers

PULLEN, RACHEL K

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Morgan Cody

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
EN210

HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Give your Assessments a Fresh Makeover LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

WC214

Learn how to update your assessments with the latest tools.

Speakers

Jessica Caviness

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
WC214

HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

High Achiever, Gifted Learner, Creative Thinker LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

SW203

In this session we will explore the nuanced characteristics and motivations of high achievers, gifted learners, and creative thinkers. Please bring an upcoming lesson, assessment, and/or rubric you are interested in revising as we reflect on differentiation in content, process, product, and environment.

Speakers

Becky Adams

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
SW203

HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Understanding and Interpreting PSAT/SAT Results to Impact Instruction LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC221

Understand CollegeBoard PSAT/SAT resources and tools available that can be used to impact student outcomes. Identify knowledge and skills areas of strength and opportunities for growth among student groups based on assessment data.

Speakers

Skip Moran

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC221

HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Strategies to Maximize the SCR FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC218

In this session, participants will dive into STAAR writing by examining rubrics and analyzing student writing samples to understand expectations and scoring criteria. We will explore practical strategies and techniques designed to help students craft strong short constructed responses and meet STAAR writing standards. By the end of the session, educators will leave with actionable tools and insights to guide their students toward success in STAAR writing tasks.

Speakers

Stefanie Powell

Instructional Coach

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC218

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Tier I Behavior Supports FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

SW204

This session, presented by the Region 10 counseling staff, will focus on arming teachers with tools to manage behaviors.

Speakers

Kate Forisha

MTSS Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
SW204

MIS/HPMS, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Special Education

10:30am CST

*5th - 12th: Vocabulary Unplugged for All Content Areas LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NW307

Revolutionize the way you teach vocabulary! In this session participants will work with Alana to discover effective strategies to teach vocabulary in ANY content. All participants will receive a copy of her book Vocabulary Unplugged!

Speakers

Alana Morris

Coordinator of High School Humanities, Spring Branch ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NW307

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Back to the Basics LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC215

This is a session for all classroom teachers that need a refresher on basic classroom skills.

Speakers

GRAY, TROY W

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC215

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Building Strong Partnerships: Effective Communication Between Educators and Parents FULL

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

EN207

Effective communication between teachers and parents is crucial for fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for students. In this session, participants will explore the importance of building strong, collaborative partnerships with parents and learn strategies for clear, respectful, and consistent communication. We will discuss practical tools and approaches for initiating and maintaining open lines of dialogue, handling challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism, and setting goals together to support student success. Whether through conferences, emails, or phone calls, this session will equip educators with the skills and confidence to engage parents effectively and ensure that students receive the best possible support both in the classroom and at home.

Speakers

RICHTER, CHARLOTTE C

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Samantha Mooty

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Buffy Summers

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Rae Harvill

School Counselor, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
EN207

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Counselors, Administrators, Special Education

10:30am CST

Concussion Training for Coaches FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

C210 (Blue/Gold Room)

Coaches have to complete a concussion learning session every year to meet UIL coaching requirements . We will go over concussion facts, protocol, and complete the required test.

Speakers

Benson, CHRISTAL

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Daniel Riegle

Teacher

Jordan Graham

Teacher

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
C210 (Blue/Gold Room)

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Coaches Only

10:30am CST

Empowering Students with Portfolios LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC225

The session will provide options to learn and practice student reflection and feedback with student portfolios, student created data sheets, student learning goals, and student blogging. These practices show students the importance of having an individual perspective, SMART goals and knowledge of technology tools to support their progress.

Speakers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Amy Brown

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC225

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Meaningful Assignments LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC217

In this session, you will learn how one teacher utilizes an 'assignment catalog' or 'assignment menu' to give students full reign over their learning. By splitting the TEKS into discrete assignments that can be divided and conquered among a small, permanent group, students gain a greater degree and sense of agency over their own learning. Choosing one's learning is a much different animal from being assigned learning and this pedagogical technique yields a greater pedagogical ease in the classroom, easing stress on the teacher and allowing students a greater degree of freedom to pursue positive and meaningful learning.

Speakers

Graham Warden

Teacher

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC217

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

10:30am CST

Enrollment Processing LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST

NC224

Discuss enrollment process procedures.

Speakers

Tina Nettleton

DISTRICT PEIMS COORDINATOR, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC224

Office Staff, Campus Registrars

11:30am CST

A Lunch & Health Fair: PK, K, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Grade Teachers & Grade Level Assistants, STAAR ALT 2, 9-12 MAPS, Librarians, Science Lab, and K-5 TAG Teachers, 9-12 Math and Social Studies Teachers, All Office Staff LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

Cafeteria

Speakers

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Cafeteria

11:30am CST

Counseling Team Meeting FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

SW201

Speakers

Josue Romero

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
SW201

All, Counselors

11:30am CST

Diagnosticians & LSSP Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

EC206

Speakers

Rachel Funderburg

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Currently the educational diagnostician at University Park Elementary and Hyer Elementary including Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) referrals.

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
EC206

All, SPED

11:30am CST

K-12 Fine Arts Vertical Team Meeting FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NW202

Speakers

WALKER, NATALIE L

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NW202

All, Teachers

11:30am CST

K-12 LOTE Vertical Team Meeting FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

ES102

Speakers

CHARLOTTE LAWTON

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Spanish!

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
ES102

All, Teachers

11:30am CST

K-12 Physical Education & Health Team Meeting FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

EN115

Speakers

Colleen Johnson

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
EN115

All, Teachers

11:30am CST

Progress Monitoring for CALTS LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

EC106

Dyslexia Therapists will review progress monitoring

Speakers

Auralie Ruggiere

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
EC106

All, CALTS

11:30am CST

Related Therapists Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

EC104

Speakers

BOUDREAUX, LYDIA R

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
EC104

All, SPED

11:30am CST

Elementary Resource Teachers Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NC222

Elementary resource teachers will meet to focus on critical components of an IEP.

Speakers

Cynthia Marlow Gould

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NC222

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

11:30am CST

First Grade Horizontal Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NW307

Speakers

Alana Morris

Coordinator of High School Humanities, Spring Branch ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NW307

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

11:30am CST

9-12 ELAR Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NW305

Speakers

Margaret Hale

Director, Abydos Learning International

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NW305

HPHS, Teachers

11:30am CST

9-12 Science Vertical Team Meeting FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

EC205

Speakers

Ericca Vandagriff

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Meredith Townsend

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
EC205

HPHS, Teachers

11:30am CST

5-8 ELAR Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NW313

In this session, participants will work with Gretchen on giving effective feedback to students when writing.

Speakers

Gretchen Bernabei

Trail of Breadcrumbs, LLC

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NW313

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

11:30am CST

5-8 Math Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NW314

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NW314

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

11:30am CST

5-8 Science Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

EC204

Speakers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Ericca Vandagriff

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
EC204

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

11:30am CST

5-8 Social Studies Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NC219

Speakers

Amy Wood

Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NC219

MIS/HPMS, Teachers

11:30am CST

5-12 CTE Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST

NC221

Speakers

James Jenkins

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NC221

MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

12:30pm CST

B Lunch & Health Fair: 1st Teachers & Grade Level Assistants, Resource Teachers, Counselors, Related Therapy, K-12 PE, K-12 Fine Arts, 5-8 Math, Social Studies, Social Studies, & ELAR, 9-12 ELAR & Science LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

Cafeteria

Speakers

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Cafeteria

12:30pm CST

Librarian Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

Library

Speakers

Mary Valuck

Librarian, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Library

All, Librarians

12:30pm CST

Review of Disability Determination Guidelines for SI: SLPs ONLY LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

EC105

Focus on disability determination for Articulation

Speakers

SLP Collaboration

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
EC105

All, Speech Language Pathologists

12:30pm CST

Elementary TAG Teachers (K-5) LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

NW314

Elementary TAG teachers will join the 4th grade team focusing on fractions! The Clothesline is a manipulatable number line that makes the facilitation of class discourse on number sense much more efficient and effective. The Clothesline is dynamic, meaning that the “benchmark” numbers may be adjusted when needed, as well as the values that are placed on the line. The number line can develop deep, flexible number sense as well as conceptual understanding. This session will focus on fractions, including equivalent, comparing and relating to decimals.

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
NW314

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

12:30pm CST

Elemetary Science Lab LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

NW307

Elementary Science Lab teachers will join 2nd grade teacchers to learn how to revolutionize the way you teach vocabulary! In this session participants will work with Alana to discover effective strategies to teach vocabulary and spelling. All participants will receive a copy of her book Vocabulary Unplugged!

Speakers

Alana Morris

Coordinator of High School Humanities, Spring Branch ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
NW307

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

12:30pm CST

Fourth Grade Horizontal Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

NW314

Speakers

Chris Shore

Coordinator of Instruction, Murrieta Valley USD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
NW314

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

12:30pm CST

Kinder Horizontal Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

NW305

Kinder kids can write too! In this session, you will learn strategies to grow even the earliest writers.

Speakers

Margaret Hale

Director, Abydos Learning International

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
NW305

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

12:30pm CST

Second Grade Horizontal Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

NW307

Speakers

Alana Morris

Coordinator of High School Humanities, Spring Branch ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
NW307

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

12:30pm CST

Third Grade Horizontal Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

NW313

The 3rd grade team will get to work with Gretchen, focusing on teaching Grammar and responding to reading.

Speakers

Gretchen Bernabei

Trail of Breadcrumbs, LLC

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
NW313

ELEM, Teachers, Grade Level Assistants, SPED Teachers

12:30pm CST

9-12 MAPS Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

MAPS Conference Room

Speakers

Geoffrey Orsak

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
MAPS Conference Room

HPHS, Teachers

12:30pm CST

9-12 Math Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

WC214

Speakers

Jessica Caviness

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
WC214

HPHS, Teachers

12:30pm CST

9-12 Social Studies Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

NC215

Speakers

Brad Sanders

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
NC215

HPHS, Teachers

12:30pm CST

Visitor Management - REQUIRED FOR ALL OFFICE STAFF LIMITED

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST

SC208

HPISD will transitioning to a new platform for video surveillance, access control and visitor management. This session will be an introduction to the new systems for office staff and others responsible for utilization of these systems. ALL CAMPUS OFFICE STAFF MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND!

Speakers

Mark Rowden

SUPPORT NO STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Shelly Smith

CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
SC208

Office Staff, Office Staff

12:30pm CST

STAAR Alt 2 Training FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST

Learning Theater

Speakers

Cami Browder

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Josh Schilling

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Learning Theater

All, All

12:30pm CST

Pre-School: Effective Read Alouds FILLING

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST

SC212

Pre-School teachers and assistants will work with Region 10 staff on effective read alouds.

Speakers

Kim Boyd

Special Populations Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Kim Boyd is an ECSE consultant with the Region 10 Education Service Center. During her 23 years in education, she has worked as a Prekindergarten and Kindergarten teacher, ECSE teacher, Diagnostician, Special Education Coordinator, and has been a consultant at Region 10 for two years... Read More →

Monday February 17, 2025 12:30pm - 2:30pm CST
SC212

ELEM, Teachers, Instructional Assistants