Presented by Dr. Haiwen Chu, Research Director, WestEd; and Lindsey Tropf, Founder and CEO, Immersed Games
Student Engagement and Motivation
Hands-On Science in K-5: Take the Mystery Out of Engaging, Manageable Programs
Presented by Maria Garrido Rojo, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Product Developer, Carolina® Science; and Heather Witt, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Product Developer, Carolina® Science
From Chronic Absenteeism to Engagement and Belonging: Measurement Matters
Presented by Brian Smith, Experienced Educator, Zone Superintendent, Falcon Zone, School District 49, Colorado Springs (CO); Dr. Adrienne Usher, Experienced Educator, Deputy Superintendent, Bullitt County Public Schools (KY); Sue Holmes, Former Educator, Current Senior Executive Director, LEAP Innovations; and Jessica Paulsen, President, LEAP Innovations
How to Reach Every Learner in Social Studies: Active Learning Strategies That Work
Presented by Stephanie Quarantotto, Former Educator, Current Account Manager, TCI (Teachers’ Curriculum Institute); and Michael Washington, Former Educator, Current Account Manager, TCI (Teachers’ Curriculum Institute)
Stop Reteaching: Close Learning Gaps with Spiral Review
Presented by Kara Wolcott, Experienced Educator, Head of Classroom Impact and Product Strategy, Simple Solutions Learning; Chris Arvanitis, Director of Growth and Success, Simple Solutions Learning; and Lisa Sibert, Experienced Educator, Senior Consultant, Simple Solutions Learning
What Reading Growth Really Looks Like in Grades 6–12: From Standards to Strength
Presented by Sharon Alonso, Experienced Educator, District Administrator, Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL); and Carisa Barnes, Experienced Educator, Literacy Instructional Coach, San Diego Unified School District (CA)
Shifting School Culture: From Reactive to Proactive, System-Driven Approaches for Change
Presented by John Whalen, Former Educator, Current Co-Founder, Edtomorrow; Tyler Jones, Experienced Educator, Principal, Rocky Mountain Elementary (CO); and Alan Krenek, Former Educator, Current Chief Operating Officer, Edtomorrow
Rethinking Post‑Reading Responses: “I’m Done With the Book, Now What?” (Part 2)
Presented by Dr. Molly Ness, Literacy Specialist; and Heather Blankenship, M.Ed., Partnerships and State Initiatives Manager, Learning A-Z
How to Foster Reflective Readers and Keep the Comprehension Train on Track (Part 1)
Presented by Dr. Molly Ness, Literacy Specialist; and Heather Blankenship, M.Ed., Partnerships and State Initiatives Manager, Learning A-Z
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