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Monday, February 17
 

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
avatar for Bridget Myers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
avatar for Ericca Vandagriff

Ericca Vandagriff

ADMIN STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
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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
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April Burns

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
avatar for Michelle Shumate

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
avatar for SOLTIS, COLLIN

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
avatar for James Jenkins

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

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
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WALKER, NATALIE L

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 11:15am CST
SC118
  MIS/HPMS/HPHS, 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
SP

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
GT

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
avatar for Jason Pullano

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
avatar for Amy Brown

Amy Brown

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
avatar for Kristin Seeker

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
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Amanda Wall

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC219
  MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers, Instructional Assistants

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
avatar for Alana Morris

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 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
GT

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
RC

RICHTER, CHARLOTTE C

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
avatar for Samantha Mooty

Samantha Mooty

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
avatar for Buffy Summers

Buffy Summers

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
avatar for Rae Harvill

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

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
avatar for Bridget Myers

Bridget Myers

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
avatar for Amy Brown

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
avatar for Graham Warden
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC217
  MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers

11:30am CST

5-12 CTE Vertical Team Meeting LIMITED
Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NC221
Speakers
avatar for James Jenkins

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 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
NC221
  MIS/HPMS/HPHS, Teachers
 
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