Experience the Patterns of Power process in action during this session led by Holly Durham, Texas high school educator and co-author of Patterns of Power. Holly will model the series of invitations in a PoP lesson and provide tips, strategies, and time for collaborative discussions. This session is designed for ELA 6-12 educators who are ready to remove the barrier between a great idea and practical implementation. Session participants should bring their copy of Patterns of Power to this session. This session is eligible for 3 exchange hours.
Led by Holly Durham, Texas high school educator and author of Patterns of Power, this session is designed for those who teach or support ELA grades 6-10 and are familiar with the Patterns of Power Process. Holly will model how ELA educators can move from test practice to best practice that prepares students for any writing challenge, including high-stakes STAAR constructed responses and multiple choice items. Session participants should bring their copy of Patterns of Power to this session. This session is eligible for 3 exchange hours.
Help GT students discover the "power of potential" in the classroom. Experience strategies and gather tools to create and support a collaborative community. Equip teachers and empower GT learners to thrive in the classroom. This workshop fulfills the annual six-hour update for GT educators and is appropriate for grades K-12.
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.
