Presented by Dr. Molly Ness, Literacy Specialist; and Heather Blankenship, M.Ed., Partnerships and State Initiatives Manager, Learning A-Z
Student Engagement and Motivation
Build Text-Based Insight Through Academic Discourse: From Checking to Constructing
Presented by Dr. Mitchell Brookins, Former Teacher, Current Educational Consultant, Brookins Consulting
Moderated by Pam Austin, Professional Learning Facilitators Manager, Voyager Sopris Learning
Breaking Down Instructional Silos: Building Literacy, Math, and Future-Ready Skills in Elementary School
Presented by Suzanne Martin, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Darnaby Elementary School (OK); Jesus Silva, Third-Grade Bilingual Teacher, Monroe Elementary School (CA); Zachary Morolda, Director of Innovative & Community Programs, Equity & Careers Technology, Monroe Township School District (NJ); and Sylvia Huff, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Research, Project Lead The Way
Building Independent Writers: Teaching Moves that Foster Agency, Problem Solving, and Engagement
Presented by Alicia Luick, Staff Developer, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower
Growing District Enrollment with Drones: San Diego Unified x Parks & Recreation
Presented by Sarah Hillard, CTE and Science Teacher, Millennial Tech Middle School, San Diego Unified School District (CA); Abel Garnica, Recreation Services Supervisor, City of San Diego Parks and Recreation; and Adrienne White, VP of Marketing, Robolink
Quick, Engaging Activities for Big Thinking: Games, Games, Games!
Presented by Terra Tarango, Chief Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education); and Ben Talsma, Learning Solutions Specialist, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education)
Improve Handwriting in a Tech-Driven World While Boosting Engagement and Creativity
Presented by Raegan Marriott, Fourth-Grade Student, John McCandless STEM Charter School (CA); and Courtney Berolzheimer, Program Director, Blackwing Foundation
Make Content Stick and Cultivate Self-Driven Learners with Science of Learning Practices
Presented by Dr. Shane Saeed, Author and ELA Curriculum Coordinator
Stevie Van Zandt Discusses Jimi Hendrix’s Legacy in the Classroom + Tips for Teaching This Tomorrow
Presented by Stevie Van Zandt, Founder, TeachRock.org; Henry Mills, English Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Ruaridh Pattison, Music Technology Teaching Artist and Band Director, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Christian Black, Humanities Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Feedback That Fuels: Turning Formative Data Into Student Motivation
Presented by James Boyd Jr., Superintendent-in-Residence, Men of Color in Educational Leadership (MCEL); and Caresa Dodson, Ph.D., Customer Success Manager, Lexia, and Licensed School Psychologist and Special Educator