WLC25 - HPISD Winter Learning Conference: Full Schedule

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8:30am CST

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

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

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

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

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 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NW313

HPHS, 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 FILLING

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, HIGHLAND PARK ISD

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

HPHS, Teachers

11:30am CST

9-12 ELAR Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED

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

HPHS, Teachers