Concurrent Sessions At -a -Glance

In this interactive session, educators will explore the profound impact of poetry as a teaching tool. Discover how poetry can not only serve as a vehicle to reinforce multiple literacy standards but also provide a nurturing space to promote students' social and emotional well-being. Join us as we delve into innovative approaches that blend the artistry of poetry with educational objectives, creating a transformative learning experience for all.

One thing more important than what you teach is who you teach. Young kids of color in communities where poverty is prevalent can develop post-traumatic stress disorder from events they have experienced or witnessed. Many lack access to real help, so they self-medicate. Trauma undermines a child's inherent curiosity and desire to learn. It influences behavior, motivation and sense of purpose. Craig’s trademark slogan, GED to PHD is a concrete paradigm that educators should never give up on any student.

View a previously recorded version of this presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUCmDSAD-Jk&t=11s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUCmDSAD-Jk&t=11s) - In 2015, U.S. Census data revealed that approximately 22.4 million American children were being raised by single parents. These children compreised relatively 27% of the overall number of Americans under 21. Single-parent homes are now the second most common family arrangement in America, and comprise around 23% of overall recorded homes. - Sadly, these statistics are accompanied by some very disturbing academic trends. Statistically, children of single parents are more likely to exhibit poor scholarly performance, high levels of absenteeism, and behavioral problems. This presentation will address the following related aspects: 1. What is the issue? 2. How does it impact education? 3. How do demographics factor into the situation? 4. What can we do as educators.

The old saying is if you want control over your classroom that you should not smile before Christmas. The jokes on them because you can smile starting day one and still have complete control over your classroom.

This interactive workshop is designed for English teachers seeking effective techniques to enhance narrative, informational, and opinion/argument writing in grades 3-8. We will focus on harnessing the power of mentor texts to inspire, guide, and support students in crafting compelling and well-structured pieces across these three genres.

In this session, educational leaders will be equipped with practical, research-based strategies and actionable next steps to strengthen data-driven literacy instruction for our state's K-3 student population. Attendees will have the opportunity to...Embrace the principles of evidence-based research in the science of reading to assess the effectiveness of current instructional practices and pedagogy in addressing the opportunity gap, adopt appropriate and effective assessment protocols to enhance responses to literacy initiatives strategically., utilize candid data-driven discussions to exert a positive influence on literacy outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Today's classroom presents challenges to locking in learners like never before. It also offers the opportunities and resources to reach higher levels of achievement than any other time in history. It's vital that educators navigate the waters of student motivation and find ways to engage even the most reluctant learners. We will look at the four keys to unlocking student motivation.

Description: Providing our young learners with a strong foundation can set them up for success for many years to come. Relationship skills, social awareness, and self-management are essential social and emotional learning (SEL) tools to add to our learners’ toolkit to help them navigate all their new experiences in life and in learning. This session will provide teachers with strategies to support early learned SEL development.

Description: Vocabulary development plays a critical role in young children’s learning to read and, as a result, their overall success in school. This session will provide you with strategies for building your students vocabulary.

This session features author Ashley Wilda sharing their work and knowledge for enhancing middle and secondary level students’ mental health literacy through literature. Ashley will share specific titles, considerations for educators, and suggestions for utilizing literature as a starting point in normalizing mental health foci in middle and secondary level classrooms.

Reading fluency is imperative for reading comprehension success. In order to do this, reading fluency can be improved with participation in readers theatre according to student interest and developmental ability

• View a previously recorded version of this presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMJvb3qxqLE&t=2s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMJvb3qxqLE&t=2s) Communication has changed drastically over the years. As teachers, how do we most effectively communicate with a new generation of parents? This presentation will address that question. Specifically, it will cover the following types of communication in detail: • In-Person Meeting (Open House) • In-Person Meetings (Parent-Teacher Conferences) • Texting • Phone Calls • "Snail Mail" • Videos • Event Attendance The following other topics will also be covered: • Things to Say to Parents • Tips for CTE Teachers • Results of this Approach • Social Media Tips

We want to help older students (grades 4 and above) be successful in working their way through comprehension strategies in informational text, so we will break down different ways to take students through the text in an intentional way and then be able to summarize and utilize the information they have learned in a very intentional and successful way.

Review the benefits of this strategy. Describe the potential for solving issues at the local level.

Teaching the whole child will improve the students’ grasp of the curriculum standards taught by understanding the impact on their social emotional needs while connecting to the demands of the content being taught. This presentation will provide a framework of best practices in literacy instruction for elementary students; review meta-analysis research on literacy instruction; and discuss lesson engagement strategies, differentiated tasks and assignments, and strategies for teaching the whole child to achieve better academic results.

Come and discover how reading, math, and science move together for all learners from gifted to language learners, to the exceptional student! You will leave with fresh ideas on how to use what you already have in the classroom. This session is sure to keep you excited and engaged. Integration will become one of your best teaching tools to effectively teach reading, writing, math, and science without frustration.