Presented by Meenoo Rami, AI and EdTech Product Leader, Author, and Ex-Microsoft; and Monica Cougan, Global Education Leader
Inquiry-Based Learning
A Practical Framework for Observation and Growth in the Social Studies Classroom
Presented by Natacha Scott, Former Teacher, Current Director of Educator Engagement, iCivics; Christina Ross, Former Teacher, Current Director of Business Development, iCivics; and Sarah Hurd, K–12 Social Studies Coordinator, Jeffco Public Schools (CO)
Teaching Science of Reading in Science Class
Presented by Erin Bailey, Ed.D., Former Educator, Current Vice President of Literacy Programs and Research, Reading Is Fundamental; and Sarah Glassman, Ph.D., Manager of K-8 Curriculum, Smithsonian Science Education Center
Student-Led Inquiry in the Science Classroom: Transforming “This is Boring” Into “I Can’t Wait to Investigate!”
Presented by Suzanne Kehret, Former Educator, Current Product Designer, ExploreLearning; Bonnie Ellis, Former Educator, Current Senior Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning; and Dr. Megan Conrad, Former Instructor, Current Manager of Efficacy & Insights Research, ExploreLearning
Every Drop Counts: Engaging Young Children in Water Science
Presented by Ann Gadzikowski, Early Childhood Educator and Author, Families Together Cooperative Nursery School (IL)
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Math and STEM Walks: Inquiry-Based Learning Experiences that Engage All Students
Presented by Dr. Koshi Dhingra, Former College Professor, Current Founder and CEO, talkSTEM
Building Capacity in Social Studies Classrooms: Strategies for Strengthening Instruction, Collaboration, and Engagement
Presented by Marie Rodgers, Supervisor, K-5, Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL); Saeed Ghafoor, Coordinator of Elementary Curriculum, Valley View School District 365U (IL); and Deanna Morrow, Former Teacher, Current Senior Account Manager, TCI
Science and Literacy Integration: The Science Classroom Meets the Science of Reading
Presented by Leslie Lausten, Former Teacher, Current Professional Learning Specialist, East Coast, School Specialty
Inquiry-Based Learning Meets Language Acquisition: Inquire to Acquire
Presented by Dagoberto Polanco, Instructional Strategist, Wayside Publishing; and Michelle Olah, Manager, Professional Learning, Wayside Publishing
Ensure Sensemaking in Math with Mindful Problem Solving for Reflective Inquiry-Based Learning
Presented by Michele Lynch, M.Ed., National Content Specialist, Heinemann Publishing