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Elevate Your Mega Conference Experience with Preconference Institutes!
Join us for exclusive Preconference Institutes before the Mega Conference kicks off! These intensive five-hour workshops are designed to provide you with comprehensive insights and practical strategies. Collaborate with education experts and walk away with valuable take-home resources to continue your learning.
Schedule & Pricing:
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Schedule & Pricing:
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Preconference Institutes: November 7, 2025 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Location: All sessions are at the Westin Galleria
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Registration Required: A Mega Conference registration is required to attend Preconference Institutes
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Additional Fee: Preconference Institutes are offered for an additional fee, and materials are included.
Seats are limited—secure yours today!
Super Early Bird
Through May 3
Includes Preconference
$389
BOGO Extended
Through Oct. 5th
Includes Preconference
$389
Standard
After Oct. 5th
Includes Preconference
$489
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Dr. Ingrid Haynes
Literacy Expert
Harnessing AI for Personalized Learning
Explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom. This session will cover how AI tools can be integrated to create personalized learning experiences for students. Learn strategies for using AI to assess student needs, tailor instruction, and track progress, ensuring every learner receives the support they need to thrive.
Kim Garner
Educator
Leading with Inclusivity: Differentiated Instruction Strategies
Discover effective leadership strategies for fostering an inclusive classroom environment through differentiated instruction. Participants will learn how to support teachers in implementing diverse instructional methods that cater to varied learning styles and abilities. This session will equip leaders with practical tools to promote collaboration, equity, and engagement among all students.
John Winston
AI Innovation Expert
AI in Action: Innovative Approaches to Differentiated Instruction
Dive into real-world examples of how AI can enhance differentiated instruction in diverse classrooms. This interactive session will showcase various AI applications that empower educators to adapt their teaching methods based on individual student needs. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to implement immediately in their own settings.
Dr. Shannon Parish
Visionary Leadership in the Age of AI
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of educational leaders in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in education. This session will focus on cultivating a visionary approach to leadership that embraces technology while prioritizing student-centered practices and ethical considerations in AI implementation.
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Charles Jackson
Former Principal, Leadership Consultant
Creating a Culture of Differentiation: Leadership Practices for Success
Explore how effective leadership can cultivate a culture of differentiation within schools. This session will provide practical strategies for leaders to inspire and support teachers in developing and implementing differentiated instructional practices that address the diverse needs of students, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
Dr. Delilah Gonzales
Literacy and AI Expert
Growing Up Smart Nurturing Early Childhood in the Age of AI
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way young children learn, interact, and develop foundational skills. This workshop explores how educators, parents, and caregivers can leverage AI-powered tools and strategies to enhance early childhood learning while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.
Dr. Sheri Voss
Literacy and AI Expert
​From Struggling to Soaring: Transforming Reading Literacy Instruction with Hands On Agency & AI-Powered Differentiation
This session explores research-based literacy practices that empower students and ignite a passion for reading. Attendees will learn how to effectively integrate decodables and leveled readers to build strong reading foundations, develop fluency through engaging methods like scooping, and replace outdated strategies such as round robin reading with proven alternatives. We will also dive into reciprocal teaching as a powerful strategy to support comprehension, authentic questioning, and purposeful discussion.
Michael Newman
Stem and AI Expert
AI & GT: Supercharging STEM for Gifted Minds
Step into the future of education with AI & GT: Supercharging STEM for Gifted Minds! In this dynamic, hands-on session, beginner educators will explore how Artificial Intelligence can enhance STEM learning and showcase the brilliance of gifted and talented (GT) students. No prior AI or STEM experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to have fun!
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Dr. Franciso Usero-Gonzalez Bilingual and Dyslexia Expert
Bilingual Dyslexia Strategies to Educators
This session provides educators with practical, research-based strategies to support bilingual and multilingual students with dyslexia. Participants will learn how to recognize dyslexia across languages, implement effective interventions, and build on students’ linguistic strengths to improve reading outcomes. Walk away with tools you can immediately apply to create inclusive, supportive learning environments for diverse learners.