Resiliency Through Relationships focuses on the powerful impact educators have on students. The presentation takes an in-depth look at one student’s academic and behavioral challenges throughout their educational journey and highlights how meaningful relationships with teachers played a critical role in their growth and resilience.
Through this story, the presentation emphasizes that while students may not always express gratitude, the support, consistency, and care shown by teachers can have a lasting and life-changing impact. It serves as a reminder that building strong relationships is at the heart of helping all students succeed.
Take a look into what life skills for a student can look like. What is this student working on daily to be successful. Let's look at the social, behaviors, functional skills, independence for daily living, employment, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, & decision-making.. How can you help this student to be more successful in some of these areas. Info for special ed or general ed teachers.
Taking life skills/special needs into the classroom for inclusion. Will there be someone with them? What does the gen ed teacher need to do. Collaboration with the gen ed teacher-sped teacher. How to include all students. Participation with gen ed peers. What para's are doing.
Strong Tier 1 instruction is the foundation of student success—but what does it actually look like in practice? This session will define the key components of high-quality Tier 1 instruction, including clear learning targets, engaging strategies, differentiation, and ongoing formative assessment.
Take a deep dive into the TEKS and learn how to move from simply “covering” standards to truly understanding and teaching them with intention. In this session, participants will break down TEKS into manageable components, identify the cognitive rigor embedded within each standard, and clarify what students need to know and be able to do. Teachers will walk away with practical strategies for unpacking standards, aligning instruction and assessment, and ensuring clarity in lesson design to drive student success.
How can you facilitate purposeful talk that deepens understanding, supports student ownership of learning, and enhances instructional effectiveness? This session focuses on the Fundamental 5 instructional practice of Purposeful Talk and its impact on student engagement, critical thinking, and academic achievement. You will leave with strategies for increasing structured student discourse, promoting true collaborative learning, and creating opportunities for meaningful academic conversations in the classroom.
This session is designed for teachers who aspire to grow their leadership capacity while remaining in the classroom. Participants will explore how their daily actions can positively influence their team and campus. Through reflection, discussion, and real-world scenarios, teachers will learn how to support colleagues, foster a positive campus culture, and take initiative in team and campus-wide efforts.
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.
Set It, Track It, Reach It is a practical session focused on helping teachers guide students through meaningful goal setting, effective data tracking, and purposeful student conferences. Participants will learn simple strategies to set achievable goals, monitor progress over time, and hold impactful conversations that empower students to take ownership of their learning and growth.
This presentation focuses on how teachers can collaboratively create classroom behavior expectations with students through respect agreements. By involving students in the process, teachers gain valuable insight into student needs, perspectives, and motivations while also creating a stronger sense of ownership and accountability within the classroom. Participants will explore strategies for building positive classroom culture, strengthening relationships, and developing shared expectations that promote respect, engagement, and student success.
