This engaging session will explore how Conscious Discipline strategies can be used to support every student in the classroom, including those with special needs. Participants will learn how to create a safe, connected, and inclusive environment where all students can develop emotional regulation, social skills, and a strong sense of belonging.
What students already know can be the key to unlocking what comes next. In this session, explore how to activate prior knowledge to boost engagement and deepen understanding in early math. Learn practical routines and strategies that help learners make connections, build confidence, and move forward—one math moment at a time. All educators are welcome; content examples will focus on K–1.
Join a collaborative session led by experienced 4th and 5th grade teachers as we dive into the power of student data binders. Learn how to set up and organize data binders with purpose, discover what meaningful data to include, and explore strategies to make them a tool for student ownership and parent communication. Whether you’re new to data binders or looking to refine your process, you’ll walk away with practical ideas and ready-to-use resources to make data visible, actionable, and empowering for your students.
Dual laguage and ESL classroom teachers can use the Preview-Veiw-Review strategy to leverage emergent bilinguals home language in the math content area. Participants will explore how the strategy will build on students' prior knowledge and understanding to make new learning more comprehensible.
Dual language teachers will explore the taller de escritor framework. They will have an opportunity to view the units engaging reading selections that serve as a springboard both for student discourse and writing.
Equips educators with practical tools and strategies to effectively support students with ADHD and manage disruptive behaviors in the classroom. This session will explore the root causes of common behavioral challenges, provide insights into the unique needs of students with ADHD, and offer proactive strategies for creating structured, supportive, and engaging learning environments. Participants will learn techniques for promoting self-regulation, implementing positive behavior interventions, and fostering stronger teacher-student connections. The session will also address how to balance structure with flexibility to encourage focus, minimize disruptions, and promote academic and behavioral success.
Learn with Carol Lytle about her art studio, instructional fibers unit teaching students the basics of scarf making. Walk through the process of teaching the technique and create your own through this hands-on workshop. Bring your own skein of yarn optional; some yarn provided.
Building musical skill through classroom instruments in your general music classroom. Discuss effective instrument use, musicianship, skills and strategies for making music come alive.
Provides general and special education teachers, as well as campus administrators, with a foundational understanding of key special education laws, including IDEA, Section 504, and ADA. This course will cover legal requirements related to evaluations, IEP development, accommodations, discipline, and due process. Participants will learn how to navigate legal responsibilities, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions that uphold students' rights and support positive educational outcomes.
Level 1: Required for all Secondary ESL program teachers and recommended for others. Participants will use the foundations of second language acquisition theory to explore language supports that can be used to decrease the language barrier emergent bilingual students experience when learning while building their academic English proficiency.
Participants will understand the similarities and differences between whole group and small group instruction and effective ways to utilize each method to improve student learning. Participants will learn ways to incorporate Gizmos into collaborative classroom discussions, cooperative learning, and situations where students are constructing arguments supported by evidence. Participants will develop customized lessons by modifying Gizmo Lesson Materials. This session is eligible for 3 exchange hours and will be repeated in the afternoon.
Educators of all content areas are invited to join this interactive session featuring author and facilitator, Nancy Motley. Based on her book, Small Moves, Big Gains: Teacher Habits That Help Kids to Talk More, Think More, and Achieve More, Nancy will equip participants with 23 small moves they can make immediately to support student thinking, talking, and achievement. The small moves are brief, actionable, and require minimal preparation. Participants will also learn practical steps for turning the moves into habits that will foster meaningful change for years to come. Participants must bring a copy of the book to this session. Please connect with your content coordinator to obtain a copy of the book prior to May 27. This session is eligible for 3 exchange hours and will be repeated in the afternoon.
This session is designed for Spanish teachers who are interested in learning about Denton ISD's Spanish Acceleration Initiative via the credit by exam. We will explore the process to identify native and heritage Spanish-speaking students eligible for the exam, registration and testing procedures, current district-wide trends and data, and strategies to effectively meet the needs of students enrolling in advanced academics courses without prior world language instruction. This session is eligible for 3 exchange hours.
Since the 3 TEKS tested in revising passages are also score points on the ECR rubric, let's explore how to reinforce those skills through consistent academic vocabulary. Leave with resources, lessons, and ideas to help students connect revising-their-own-writing and revising-others'-writing.
What must we do in our classrooms to prepare our students for AP success? What must students be able to do? Identify the necessary components for success and build a strong foundation to equip more students to step up to the AP challenge. Experience powerful strategies to engage students in active questioning, analysis, and the construction and communication of oral and written arguments. Maximize your instruction and student success as you eliminate duplication of efforts and omission of skills by scaffolding curriculum from one grade level to the next. This workshop fulfills the annual six-hour update for GT educators and will focus on content in grades 6-12.
Teachers will learn the importance of phonemic awareness instruction and why it is an essential foundational skill. We'll explore key components of a phonemic awareness lesson, the progression of skills throughout a school year, and additional scaffolds teachers can use to support diverse student needs. You will leave with an understanding of how instruction targeting each skill builds a foundation for reading and how to effectively use hand motions and additional supports in phonemic awareness instruction.
Teachers will learn the importance of phonemic awareness instruction and why it is an essential foundational skill. We'll explore key components of a phonemic awareness lesson, the progression of skills throughout a school year, and additional scaffolds teachers can use to support diverse student needs. You will leave with an understanding of how instruction targeting each skill builds a foundation for reading and how to effectively use hand motions and additional supports in phonemic awareness instruction.
What students already know can be the key to unlocking what comes next. In this session, explore how to activate prior knowledge to boost engagement and deepen understanding in early math. Learn practical routines and strategies that help young make connections, build confidence, and move forward—one math moment at a time. All educators are welcome; content examples will focus on K–1.
Focuses on equipping educators with effective strategies to enhance study and social skills for students in inclusion and resource classrooms. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to support students with dyslexia and other learning differences in developing organizational skills, self-advocacy, and interpersonal relationships. The session emphasizes creating a supportive environment that fosters academic success and social-emotional growth.
Dual laguage and ESL classroom teachers can use the Preview-Veiw-Review strategy to leverage emergent bilinguals home language in the math content area. Participants will explore how the strategy will build on students' prior knowledge and understanding to make new learning more comprehensible.
Dual language teachers will explore the taller de escritor framework. They will have an opportunity to view the units engaging reading selections that serve as a springboard both for student discourse and writing.
This session leverages ELPS Academy resources to explore Speaking domain strategies for newcomers and experienced emergent bilinguals. Participants will gain practical tools to address diverse language needs and feel validated in their efforts, empowering educators to confidently support emergent bilingual students in achieving language and academic success.
Engaging activities and strategies specifically for 3rd-5th grade in elementary music classrooms. High levels of learning and increased engagement results in less behavior struggles during music class.
Student talk is more than sharing answers—it’s where real thinking happens. In this session, learn how to create a classroom culture where all voices are heard and valued. Explore practical strategies and routines that help learners explain their thinking, build on each other’s ideas, and develop deeper understanding through math conversations. Walk away with tools to boost confidence, engagement, and meaningful discourse in any math lesson. All educators are welcome; content examples will focus on K–1.
Explores how artificial intelligence can transform special education by enhancing instructional strategies, supporting diverse learners, and streamlining paperwork and compliance processes. Educators and administrators will learn how to integrate AI tools to personalize learning, track student progress, and simplify documentation tasks such as IEP development and data collection. This course offers practical insights into using AI ethically and effectively, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for improving outcomes while reducing administrative burdens.
Designed for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who want to effectively integrate SymbolStix into their therapy sessions to support students with communication challenges. Participants will learn how to use SymbolStix to create customized communication boards, develop core vocabulary resources, and implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies. The session emphasizes practical applications of SymbolStix to promote language development, self-expression, and active participation in educational and social settings.
Dual language teachers will explore the taller de escritor framework. They will have an opportunity to view the units engaging reading selections that serve as a springboard both for student discourse and writing.
This engaging session will explore how Conscious Discipline strategies can be used to support every student in the classroom, including those with special needs. Participants will learn how to create a safe, connected, and inclusive environment where all students can develop emotional regulation, social skills, and a strong sense of belonging.
Dual language teachers explore how emergent bilinguals language development and learning styles can be leveraged to maximize students communication skills across all content areas. Dual language teachers will learn about the cognitive, social and emotional benefits that bilingual pairs can facilitate while developing both languages.
Participants will consider how Talk, Read, Talk, Write's routine is a way to deliver content centered around students' literacy skills. Participants will have hands-on practice of the TRTW framework to facilitate more student participation and structured opportuniites to discuss and write about the content.
This professional development course is designed specifically for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Fine Arts teachers to enhance their skills in managing diverse classrooms and effectively de-escalating challenging behaviors. Participants will explore foundational principles of Special Education (SPED), including understanding disabilities, legal frameworks, and individualized support strategies.
Teachers will learn the importance of phonemic awareness instruction and why it is an essential foundational skill. We'll explore key components of a phonemic awareness lesson, the progression of skills throughout a school year, and additional scaffolds teachers can use to support diverse student needs. You will leave with an understanding of how instruction targeting each skill builds a foundation for reading and how to effectively use hand motions and additional supports in phonemic awareness instruction.
Teachers will learn the importance of phonemic awareness instruction and why it is an essential foundational skill. We'll explore key components of a phonemic awareness lesson, the progression of skills throughout a school year, and additional scaffolds teachers can use to support diverse student needs. You will leave with an understanding of how instruction targeting each skill builds a foundation for reading and how to effectively use hand motions and additional supports in phonemic awareness instruction.
Equips educators with evidence-based instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of students receiving special education services. This course will explore differentiated instruction, scaffolding techniques, and methods for fostering engagement and independence in inclusive and self-contained settings. Participants will learn how to align teaching practices with IEP goals, integrate accommodations and modifications, and apply data-driven decision-making to support student progress. The course emphasizes practical, research-backed approaches to create meaningful and effective learning experiences for all students.
Level 2: Must have attended Level 1 first. Required for all Secondary ESL program teachers. Newcomer student focus. Participants will use the foundations of second language acquisition theory to determine specific language supports that can decrease the language barrier that newcomer emergent bilingual students experience in the classroom while providing many opportunities to build their social and academic English proficiency.
Participants will understand the similarities and differences between whole group and small group instruction and effective ways to utilize each method to improve student learning. Participants will learn ways to incorporate Gizmos into collaborative classroom discussions, cooperative learning, and situations where students are constructing arguments supported by evidence. Participants will develop customized lessons by modifying Gizmo Lesson Materials.
Educators of all content areas are invited to join this interactive session featuring author and facilitator, Nancy Motley. Based on her book, Small Moves, Big Gains: Teacher Habits That Help Kids to Talk More, Think More, and Achieve More, Nancy will equip participants with 23 small moves they can make immediately to support student thinking, talking, and achievement. The small moves are brief, actionable, and require minimal preparation. Participants will also learn practical steps for turning the moves into habits that will foster meaningful change for years to come. Participants must bring a copy of the book to this session. Please connect with your content coordinator to obtain a copy of the book prior to May 27. This session is eligible for 3 exchange hours and is a repeat session from the morning.
Review & discuss how understanding the vertical alignment of conventions helps teachers pinpoint TEKS for whole-group and small-group instruction. Practice using mentor texts for conventions imitation, and leave with resources, lessons, and ideas for adding in differentiated grammar instruction.
Unlock the full potential of AI with better prompts! This interactive session is designed to help educators strengthen their AI fluency through practical, hands-on prompting strategies. You'll explore how to craft effective prompts for lesson planning, differentiation, student feedback, and more.
Dual language teachers explore how emergent bilinguals language development and learning styles can be leveraged to maximize students communication skills across all content areas. Dual language teachers will learn about the cognitive, social and emotional benefits that bilingual pairs can facilitate while developing both languages.
Participants will consider how Talk, Read, Talk, Write's routine is a way to deliver content centered around students' literacy skills. Participants will have hands-on practice of the TRTW framework to facilitate more student participation and structured opportuniites to discuss and write about the content.
Whether you are a beginning teacher or have been teaching for years, join the Elementary Art Curriculum Writing Team to talk through systems, routines, expectations, behavior, curriculum, and instructional practices for a strong foundation in your art studio.
Equips elementary educators with practical strategies and evidence-based interventions to support students with dyslexia. Participants will learn how to create a dyslexia-friendly classroom environment, implement multisensory learning techniques, and integrate accommodations that address the unique needs of young learners. The focus will be on fostering foundational literacy skills, building confidence, and promoting academic success.
Designed for educators working with middle and high school students with dyslexia. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to improve reading fluency, comprehension, and self-advocacy skills while addressing the unique challenges faced by secondary students with dyslexia.
Streamline collaboration, data analysis, and instructional planning with the power of AI! In this session, you'll explore practical ways to integrate AI tools into your Professional Learning Community (PLC) process. From generating discussion prompts to analyzing student data and refining lesson plans, discover how AI can save time and enhance decision-making.
Equips educators with practical tools and strategies to effectively support students with ADHD and manage disruptive behaviors in the classroom. This session will explore the root causes of common behavioral challenges, provide insights into the unique needs of students with ADHD, and offer proactive strategies for creating structured, supportive, and engaging learning environments. Participants will learn techniques for promoting self-regulation, implementing positive behavior interventions, and fostering stronger teacher-student connections. The session will also address how to balance structure with flexibility to encourage focus, minimize disruptions, and promote academic and behavioral success.
Provides general and special education teachers, as well as campus administrators, with a foundational understanding of key special education laws, including IDEA, Section 504, and ADA. This course will cover legal requirements related to evaluations, IEP development, accommodations, discipline, and due process. Participants will learn how to navigate legal responsibilities, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions that uphold students' rights and support positive educational outcomes.
Dual language teachers explore how emergent bilinguals language development and learning styles can be leveraged to maximize students communication skills across all content areas. Dual language teachers will learn about the cognitive, social and emotional benefits that bilingual pairs can facilitate while developing both languages.
Participants will consider how Talk, Read, Talk, Write's routine is a way to deliver content centered around students' literacy skills. Participants will have hands-on practice of the TRTW framework to facilitate more student participation and structured opportuniites to discuss and write about the content.
