Come learn how to incorporate meaningful leadership strategies at every level of the educator process to improve both staff and student outcomes. Attendees will also learn about the Eagle flight path and opportunities for educators in DISD to move to the next level of Leadership.
Come learn how to incorporate meaningful leadership strategies at every level of the educator process to improve both staff and student outcomes. Attendees will also learn about the Eagle flight path and opportunities for educators in DISD to move to the next level of Leadership.
Accessibility is about more than just checking boxes; it’s about ensuring our district’s message reaches every student and family. In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, we’re turning compliance and language inclusivity into a competition. Grab your laptop and bring your "messiest" flyers, syllabi, or slide decks for a live BINGO challenge focused on accessibility and inclusivity.
As we dive into the "Big Five" of inclusive design—contrast, typography, alt-text, reading order, and tagging—you’ll apply fixes in real-time to your own documents. We'll also delve into the basics of language translation. Every fix gets you closer to a BINGO and every participant walks away with a "winner’s" toolkit: documents that are professional, beautiful, and accessible to every learner. Let’s prove that inclusive design isn't just a requirement—it’s a game-changer!
Accessibility is about more than just checking boxes; it’s about ensuring our district’s message reaches every student and family. In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, we’re turning compliance and language inclusivity into a competition. Grab your laptop and bring your "messiest" flyers, syllabi, or slide decks for a live BINGO challenge focused on accessibility and inclusivity.
As we dive into the "Big Five" of inclusive design—contrast, typography, alt-text, reading order, and tagging—you’ll apply fixes in real-time to your own documents. We'll also delve into the basics of language translation. Every fix gets you closer to a BINGO and every participant walks away with a "winner’s" toolkit: documents that are professional, beautiful, and accessible to every learner. Let’s prove that inclusive design isn't just a requirement—it’s a game-changer!
How do we prepare students for an AI-driven world while still protecting learning integrity, privacy, and critical thinking? Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing teaching and learning, but many educators are still asking the same questions:
* What should students be allowed to use AI for? * What crosses the line into academic dishonesty? * How do district policies apply to tools like ChatGPT and generative AI? * How can teachers safely incorporate AI without compromising rigor, privacy, or student thinking?
The session will focus on balancing innovation with accountability.
Where are we now, and how do we know? Participants will engage in a structured analysis of current district and campus data to evaluate student performance and instructional effectiveness. Attendees will learn how to break down multiple data sources, identify trends, and uncover root causes that impact student outcomes. The session will also focus on moving from data to action developing targeted instructional responses and next steps aligned to campus and district goals
Explore the top MAP Growth reports for teachers. Participants will learn how to access their reports, analyze their data, and develop an action plan to maximize student growth and inform instruction in the classroom.
As we transition to the new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), staying ahead of the implementation timeline is critical for campus and district leaders. This session provides a comprehensive look at the three-phase roadmap for moving from the current standards to full implementation in 2028–2029. Participants will explore the major structural shifts, including the move from four to five proficiency levels and the reorganization of standards into new grade bands. The most significant change: the introduction of subject-specific Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) designed to support language acquisition within ELAR, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
