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Tuesday, July 22
 

7:30am CDT

Check-in and Badge Pickup DAY 1
Tuesday July 22, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Cafeteria
Come early to check-in, pick up your badge, and have coffee or tea before the sessions begin at 8:30 am!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Cafeteria
  Networking

8:30am CDT

Daily 5 Stations in the Bilingual Classroom
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A118
Designed for K–3 bilingual educators, this session will explore practical classroom structures, ways to make the most of your HQIM resources, and proven reading strategies to boost student success.  

Presenters
avatar for Daisy Martinez

Daisy Martinez

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Ruth Pena

Ruth Pena

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A118
  1 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Embedding Writing in Science: Mastering Two-Part Student Responses
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A113
Learn how to seamlessly integrate writing into science by guiding students to craft strong responses to two-part questions. This session will provide strategies to improve clarity, reasoning, and scientific communication. Walk away with practical tools to enhance student writing, boost critical thinking, and deepen understanding in your science classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Monica Becker

Monica Becker

Educator, Sherman Independent School District
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Diane Dunou

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A113
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

8:30am CDT

Tips and Tricks for a Successful Year
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A115
Young children are naturally curious and learn best through hands-on experiences and engaging in meaningful ways with their teachers and classmates. During this training we will explore a variety of Behavior Management Strategies, transitions, songs, games, etc.. These are just some of the ways we will help create a caring community of learners, enhancing and supporting children's development and learning through teaching young children in fun and creative ways.
Presenters
avatar for Alyssa Woody

Alyssa Woody

Head Start Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A115
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Classroom Management

8:30am CDT

Understanding the TCMPC for Teachers!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A136
Get ready to explore the new and improved TCMPC platform in this hands-on session designed specifically for teachers. We’ll walk through how to confidently navigate the updated dashboard, create and manage classrooms, and access essential curriculum components like the Instructional Focus Document (IFD), TEKS Clarification Document (TCD), and more. You’ll also learn how to create, customize, and print assessments directly from the platform. Whether you're new to TCMPC or just need a refresher, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to streamline your instructional planning and delivery.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Culver

Jennifer Culver

Consultant, Region 10
Jennifer Culver is the newest Science Consultant at Region 10 with 24 years of public educational experience specializing in creating and implementing science and STEM experiences for all learners. This University of Texas graduate started her career as a classroom teacher at Plano... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A136
  1 hour, Classroom Management

8:30am CDT

Accommodation Symposium
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A134
We invite all administrators, special education staff, 504 coordinators, MTSS teams, and diagnosticians to join us for a detailed session on STAAR accommodations and accessibility features. In this session, we will review who qualifies for these accommodations, when they should be applied, and what they look like in practice. Gain a clear understanding of how to ensure equitable access for all students during STAAR testing and how to effectively implement these features to support student success.
Presenters
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Susan Miles

Coordinator of Assessment and Special Programs, Sherman Independent School District
District Coordinator Academy SessionsAuto Pilot SetupPerformance Tracker SetupAcademy LaunchYou have access to attend the DTC TestHound Academy until the end of the school year.
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Brad Rawlins

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A134
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Back That Thang’ Up: Using Evidence to Support Constructed Response Gr 3-12 (presented by Region 10)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A129
Students’ ability to clearly answer constructed response items and select the best text evidence to support their responses will depend on the number and quality of opportunities they have to practice these vital skills. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the STAAR assessment requirements for constructed response questions, learn strategies to create text-based questions based on the TEKS, and help facilitate students’ abilities to compose written responses that provide appropriate text evidence.
Presenters
avatar for Chandra Shaw

Chandra Shaw

Consultant, Region 10 ESC
Chandra Shaw has more than 26 years of experience in education, as a teacher, reading specialist, instructional coach, and Literacy Consultant at Region 10 ESC. As a TEDx speaker and amateur YouTuber, Chandra loves to find ways to share her passion for teaching and learning with educators... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A129
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Benchmark Taller Initial Training
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A220
Receive an overview of your Benchmark resource through Benchmark Universe and specifically dig into the pieces and parts of a unit. (Bilingual K-2)
Presenters
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Heather Fletes

Benchmark Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A220
  3 hour, ELL

8:30am CDT

Building Strong Foundations: Fine Motor, Communication, and Behavior in Primary Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A105-SL
Set the stage for academic and functional success by understanding the critical role of fine motor skills, communication, and behavior in early learning. This session provides an overview of key developmental milestones and explores how purposeful play fosters growth in these essential areas. Learn practical strategies to support young learners, enhance classroom engagement, and build a strong foundation for future academic success.
Presenters
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Lori Clark

Diagnostician, Sherman Independent School District
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Melanie Hoch

Sherman Independent School District
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Kacie Hawkins

Sherman Independent School District
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Michelle Reeves

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A105-SL
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Early Elementary Math Stations (presented by Region 10)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A125
Transform your math stations into powerful learning experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding! In this session, we will explore how to design and implement inquiry-based math stations that encourage students to think critically, ask questions, and explore mathematical concepts through hands-on engagement. Participants will discover strategies for fostering student independence, mathematical discourse, and problem-solving while ensuring stations align with key K-2 math concepts. Walk away with practical strategies to make math stations meaningful and engaging.
Presenters
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Kendall Veazy

Region 10 Service Center
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A125
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Elementary Social Studies: Engage using Social Studies Weekly
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A126
Get the most out of Social Studies Weekly by utilizing Canva presentations and student engagement strategies based on SS Weekly content.
Presenters
avatar for Tonia Burr

Tonia Burr

Sherman Independent School District
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Amy Gardner

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A126
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Just The Facts- Teaching Text Evidence
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A140
Explore strategies for guiding students in identifying, analyzing, and incorporating text evidence to support their understanding and responses. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that model how to teach students to find and cite evidence appropriately, use it to strengthen arguments, and deepen comprehension.
Presenters
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Stacey Franklin

Sherman Independent School District
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Brandi Jenkins

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A140
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

KAMICO Quick Start Initial Training-Bilingual Kindergarten
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A222
Let’s jump into the  KAMICO Quick Start Packs, their contents, and the method of implementation most beneficial for you and your students.  The packs contain math, reading, writing, and science materials created specifically for your grade level that are TEKS-based and STAAR formatted.  Learn to use assessments as an instructional tool, and as a tool to gather data needed to make data-driven instructional decisions.   Explore activities that will develop and reinforce individual TEKS for students in need of remediation.  You will also be introduced to extension activities to be used to extend the knowledge of students who have mastered various skills.  Join us and play TEKS-based board games that can be immediately incorporated into your lessons.  You will also be introduced to integrated literature guides based on popular children’s literature.  These guides will reinforce math, reading, writing, science, social studies, technology, and fine arts.  See you soon!
Presenters
avatar for Kathy Michael

Kathy Michael

President and CEO, KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc.
STAAR-formatted, TEKS-aligned board games and activities created to extend student knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. Stop by the booth for a complimentary activity!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A222
  3 hour, ELL

8:30am CDT

Math Station Tips and Tricks for Grades 2 - 8
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A130
Learn how to set up, locate, and run successful math stations.
Presenters
avatar for Trista Wynn

Trista Wynn

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for LaDonna Stanek

LaDonna Stanek

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Hannah Lemoine

Hannah Lemoine

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A130
  3 hour, Student Engagement, Classroom Management

8:30am CDT

Science STAAR Essentials for 3rd-5ths (presented by Region 10)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A123
“Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Science STAAR Test Essentials” is your go-to guide for understanding and mastering the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test. This comprehensive session breaks down the structure, key components, and best practices in addition to instructional strategies needed to tackle the STAAR with confidence.
Presenters
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, ESC, Region 10
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A123
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Self-contained strategies implemented in a Gen Ed Classroom
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A128
Discover effective behavioral strategies designed to support all learners in a general education setting. This session will explore proven techniques from Sherman ISD’s Tier 3 Gen Ed intervention classroom, BLOOM, which utilizes a modified version of the Boystown Education Model. Learn practical procedures to manage behavior, foster positive student interactions, and create a structured, supportive learning environment.
Presenters
avatar for Megan Hilger

Megan Hilger

Coordinator of Behavior Interventions and Support, Sherman ISD
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Shawn Muller

Bloom Teacher Neblett Elementary, Sherman Independent School District
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Rachyl Kurys

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A128
  3 hour, Classroom Management

8:30am CDT

TEKS, Targets, and Tracking
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A107-SL
Explore how to unpack TEKS, create clear learning targets in student-friendly language, and implement effective progress monitoring in your classroom. This session will provide practical strategies to enhance student understanding, engagement, and achievement through targeted instruction and tracking progress.
Presenters
avatar for Bailey Jordan

Bailey Jordan

Instructional Coach, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A107-SL
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Thinking Maps Reboot
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A116
Thinking Maps are visual patterns for specific cognitive tasks that help students in all grades and content areas “build the critical thinking, problem-solving, comprehension, and communication skills necessary for academic success.” Join us for mapping fun as we reinvest in these patterns of learning that are already in our wheelhouse. “Thinking Maps… work the way the brain works!”
Presenters
avatar for Shann Schubert

Shann Schubert

Assistant Principal, Sherman ISD
Shann is a veteran educator, with an array of experiences in early childhood education.  She has served as director of a childcare facility, assistant program coordinator for an early childhood intervention program, and a teacher in Head Start and prekindergarten classrooms; she... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A116
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Engaging Learners for Emergent Bilingual (presented by lead4ward)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 5:15pm CDT
A138
Move from teacher-centered instruction with passive, bored students to exciting, engaging instruction where students move, do the talking, comprehend content, correct mistakes, and deepen connections. Get ready to move, interact, and have lots of fun as we rehearse activities that engage students to learn academic vocabulary, analyze complex visuals, comprehend difficult text, and THINK! TALK! WRITE! You’ll be able to use the strategies we practice in the session with students the very next day!
Presenters
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Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 5:15pm CDT
A138
  6 hour, ELL, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

GT Foundations Class Part 1: Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 5:15pm CDT
A121
These sessions fulfill requirements for Day 1 of the 5-day foundations training for teachers of the gifted and talented: Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. They are designed to be part of the entire 30-hour training mandated by the Texas Administrative Code and should not be used as a 6-hour GT update.
Presenters
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Jessica Gitzinger

Region 10 Service Center
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 5:15pm CDT
A121
  6 hour, GT

9:30am CDT

Accelerate Writing Achievement with Curipod: Real-Time Feedback That Boosts STAAR Scores
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A114
Join us to learn how using Curipod lead to a 22% increase in students achieving 'Meets' and 'Masters' levels on STAAR. Experience how AI-powered, real-time feedback, tailored to state-specific rubrics, enables students to revise and improve within the same class period, accelerating writing skills and boosting performance.
Presenters
C
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A114
  1 hour, Student Engagement

9:30am CDT

Enhancing Teaching with Canva for Beginners
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A136
Discover how Canva can transform your teaching! Learn practical tools and creative tactics to design engaging visuals, organize your classroom, and streamline lesson delivery for students in PreK-12. This session will help you enhance student engagement, simplify classroom management, and elevate your digital teaching toolkit.
Presenters
avatar for Ashton Tocquigny

Ashton Tocquigny

4th Grade Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A136
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

9:30am CDT

Rotating Success: Effective Math Instruction with Station-Based Learning
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A113
Unlock the power of small-group rotations to enhance Tier 1 math instruction! In this session, you'll explore a structured, station-based approach that maximizes student engagement, promotes differentiation, and fosters deeper mathematical understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Kayla VanZandt

Kayla VanZandt

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A113
  1 hour, Classroom Management

9:30am CDT

Setting Up for Successful Guided Reading and Stations for K-2 Classrooms
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A118
In this session you will learn how to gather text level data and how to form groups with it. Attendees will also learn what to do with the to do with the other students while you are working in small groups.
Presenters
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Cassi Johnson

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A118
  1 hour, Classroom Management

9:30am CDT

Using STEMScopes to Plan Engaging Activities in Science
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A115
Bring science to life with hands-on, real-world learning! In this session, explore how to use STEMScopes to plan and implement engaging, interactive activities that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Learn how to leverage Engage Activities and real-world experiences to captivate students, promote inquiry-based learning, and make science more meaningful.
Presenters
avatar for Diana Gillum

Diana Gillum

Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
I love my family! ... and my Cats! I have been teaching for 16yrs in the Sherman ISD. I enjoy my job because little ones are fun to teach! I'm thankful that God has helped me to get where I am today.
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Kay McClanahan

Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
I have 2 daughters and one of them has been teaching kindergarten for 17 year in McKinney. I've been in the teaching profession for 38 years. It is my passion to educate children. 
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A115
  1 hour, Student Engagement

9:30am CDT

Using the Teacher Toolbox in iReady (presented by iReady)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A111
How do I access the teacher toolbox? How do I use it to differentiate for my students? How can I tell which lesson to use for which TEKS? How can I use it for stations? All of these questions and more will be answered during this session!
Presenters
LM
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

10:30am CDT

Curipod for 100% Student Engagement
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A114
Get students talking, thinking, and looking up from their screens. In this session, explore how Curipod’s interactive presentations spark curiosity, boost collaboration, and turn passive learning into active engagement. Learn how to generate lessons on any subject in seconds and provide an immediate feedback loop that drives achievement (increase ‘meets’ and ‘masters’ by 22%). You’ll leave with a ready-to-use, customized lesson that gets every student involved.
Presenters
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Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A114
  1 hour, Student Engagement

10:30am CDT

Enhancing Teaching with Canva for Beginners
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A136
Discover how Canva can transform your teaching! Learn practical tools and creative tactics to design engaging visuals, organize your classroom, and streamline lesson delivery for students in PreK-12. This session will help you enhance student engagement, simplify classroom management, and elevate your digital teaching toolkit.
Presenters
avatar for Ashton Tocquigny

Ashton Tocquigny

4th Grade Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A136
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

10:30am CDT

Ignite the Author in Your Students
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A118
Come join us and learn how to turn your students into Published Authors for free. Using a simple to use website and program your class can publish their own book to have for years to come.
Presenters
avatar for Miranda Henley

Miranda Henley

Elementary Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A118
  1 hour, Student Engagement

10:30am CDT

Magnetic Reading 2.0 (presented by iReady)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A111
"I know how to use my TE to teach Magnetic Reading but I'm ready to take it to the next step." If this is you, consider coming to this session to hear more!
Presenters
LM
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

Extinguishing behavior problems.
Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A128
Gain the tools and confidence to effectively address challenging behaviors in the classroom. This session will guide educators through the process of collecting behavior data, initiating referrals, and implementing targeted interventions. Learn the essential steps for supporting students through the FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) to BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) process, ensuring meaningful and lasting improvements.
Presenters
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Dr. Stacey Callaway

Sherman Independent School District
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Tamara Dutton

Sherman Independent School District
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Crystal Tumbleson

SLC, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A128
  3 hour, Classroom Management

12:45pm CDT

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Auditorium
Join us for a high-energy, motivational talk that will leave you feeling seen, supported, and recharged.
Presenters
avatar for Anna Kowal

Anna Kowal

Bored Teachers
Anna Kowal currently teaches middle school reading, is a certified library media specialist, and has been teaching in Title I schools for a decade. She brings humor and heart to the world of education. With years of experience in the classroom, Anna understands the challenges educators... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:45pm - 2:00pm CDT
Auditorium
  1 hour, Student Engagement

2:15pm CDT

Accelerate Writing Achievement with Curipod: Real-Time Feedback That Boosts STAAR Scores
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A114
Join us to learn how using Curipod lead to a 22% increase in students achieving 'Meets' and 'Masters' levels on STAAR. Experience how AI-powered, real-time feedback, tailored to state-specific rubrics, enables students to revise and improve within the same class period, accelerating writing skills and boosting performance.
Presenters
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Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A114
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

2:15pm CDT

Fire Up Your Goals: Spark, Ignite, Achieve! (GT Update)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A130
Empower students to take charge of their learning through meaningful goal-setting! In this session, educators will learn practical strategies to help students set, track, and achieve their academic and personal goals. Discover ways to foster a growth mindset, create student-driven goal-setting routines, and encourage accountability in the classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Trista Wynn

Trista Wynn

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for LaDonna Stanek

LaDonna Stanek

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Hannah Lemoine

Hannah Lemoine

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A130
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Technology Integration, GT

2:15pm CDT

Is it an Accommodation or a Modification?
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A115
Accommodations and Modifications are not the same. Come learn how to distinguish and implement them in your classroom. Teachers will be able to identify the difference between an accommodation and a modification and how to best implement them in their classrooms to support students.
Presenters
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Melissa Ramirez

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A115
  1 hour, Student Engagement

2:15pm CDT

Rotating Success: Effective Math Instruction with Station-Based Learning
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A118
Unlock the power of small-group rotations to enhance Tier 1 math instruction! In this session, you'll explore a structured, station-based approach that maximizes student engagement, promotes differentiation, and fosters deeper mathematical understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Kayla VanZandt

Kayla VanZandt

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A118
  1 hour, Classroom Management

2:15pm CDT

Using the Teacher Toolbox in iReady (presented by iReady)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A111
How do I access the teacher toolbox? How do I use it to differentiate for my students? How can I tell which lesson to use for which TEKS? How can I use it for stations? All of these questions and more will be answered during this session!
Presenters
LM
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

2:15pm CDT

Benchmark Taller Beyond the Basics Training
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A220
Through Benchmark Universe we will continue to dig deeper into the pieces and parts of Taller and how to maximize your use of the digital and classroom components. (Bilingual K-2)
Presenters
HF

Heather Fletes

Benchmark Education
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A220
  3 hour, ELL

2:15pm CDT

Enhancing Learning Through Stations in a Secondary Classroom
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A140
Discover how to enhance student engagement and promote active learning through stations in secondary classrooms. This session will cover what stations are, why they matter, and how to set them up effectively. Teachers will also have dedicated time to design their own stations for immediate classroom use.
Presenters
avatar for Bailey Jordan

Bailey Jordan

Instructional Coach, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A140
  3 hour, Student Engagement

2:15pm CDT

KAMICO Quick Start Initial Training-Bilingual 1st Grade
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A222
Let’s jump into the  KAMICO Quick Start Packs, their contents, and the method of implementation most beneficial for you and your students.  The packs contain math, reading, writing, and science materials created specifically for your grade level that are TEKS-based and STAAR formatted.  Learn to use assessments as an instructional tool, and as a tool to gather data needed to make data-driven instructional decisions.   Explore activities that will develop and reinforce individual TEKS for students in need of remediation.  You will also be introduced to extension activities to be used to extend the knowledge of students who have mastered various skills.  Join us and play TEKS-based board games that can be immediately incorporated into your lessons.  You will also be introduced to integrated literature guides based on popular children’s literature.  These guides will reinforce math, reading, writing, science, social studies, technology, and fine arts.  See you soon!
Presenters
avatar for Kathy Michael

Kathy Michael

President and CEO, KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc.
STAAR-formatted, TEKS-aligned board games and activities created to extend student knowledge and develop critical thinking skills. Stop by the booth for a complimentary activity!
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A222
  3 hour, ELL

2:15pm CDT

Math Manipulatives: Number Lines for Developing Number Sense (presented by Region 10)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A125
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of math manipulatives! We’ll explore how hands-on tools can transform abstract concepts into something tangible and meaningful for young learners. Discover ways to engage students, boost their understanding, and make math fun and accessible for everyone. In this session, discover how number lines can be powerful tools in the elementary classroom for building math skills! In this session, we’ll explore ways to use number lines to help learners visualize counting, addition, subtraction, and number relationships. Leave with practical strategies and activities to make number lines an engaging part of your math instruction!
Presenters
KV

Kendall Veazy

Region 10 Service Center
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A125
  3 hour, Student Engagement

2:15pm CDT

Science STAAR Essentials for 6th-8th Grades (presented by Region 10)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A123
“Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Science STAAR Test Essentials” is your go-to guide for understanding and mastering the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test. This comprehensive session breaks down the structure, key components, and best practices in addition to instructional strategies needed to tackle the STAAR with confidence.
Presenters
avatar for Samantha Bradbury

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, ESC, Region 10
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
A123
  3 hour, Student Engagement

3:15pm CDT

Curipod for 100% Student Engagement
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A114
Get students talking, thinking, and looking up from their screens. In this session, explore how Curipod’s interactive presentations spark curiosity, boost collaboration, and turn passive learning into active engagement. Learn how to generate lessons on any subject in seconds and provide an immediate feedback loop that drives achievement (increase ‘meets’ and ‘masters’ by 22%). You’ll leave with a ready-to-use, customized lesson that gets every student involved.
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Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A114
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

3:15pm CDT

Effective Class Projects
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A126
Educators will identify steps to ensure all students are engaged and accountable, develop a structured timeline with key checkpoints, and create effective rubrics for meaningful assessment.
Presenters
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Cristina Pollard

Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A126
  1 hour, Student Engagement

3:15pm CDT

Hidden Canvas Tools That Spark Big Results
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A108-CL
Join us for an exciting session where you'll explore powerful, time-saving tools already integrated into Canvas! Discover Khanmigo, an AI-powered assistant that helps streamline your workflow and enhance instruction. Dive into Lucid, a dynamic digital whiteboard perfect for student collaboration, brainstorming, and note-taking. Plus, learn how to create instant, standards-aligned assessments like exit tickets in minutes using TEKSbank Classroom. Whether you're looking to work smarter or spark creativity in your classroom, this session has something for you!
Presenters
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Kathy Sedlacek

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
I've been an educator with Sherman ISD for the past 23 years. In my current role as district Instructional Technology Specialist, I provide professional development and support for our digital learning platforms and resources.
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Sabrina Redwine

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A108-CL
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

3:15pm CDT

Magnetic Reading 2.0 (presented by iReady)
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A111
"I know how to use my TE to teach Magnetic Reading but I'm ready to take it to the next step." If this is you, consider coming to this session to hear more!
Presenters
LM
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

3:15pm CDT

Using Games to Enhance Educational Engagement
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A118
Turn learning into play! This session will equip educators with the tools and ideas needed to create custom board games that reinforce key concepts and boost student engagement. Explore the fundamentals of game design, discover ways to align games with your curriculum, and learn how to incorporate student-created games for deeper learning.
Presenters
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Sabrina Goddard

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A118
  1 hour, Student Engagement

3:15pm CDT

We Will Write
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A115
We Will Write is a writing program that your students will beg to use. You will be able to use this engaging technology to reinforce all writing standards and conventions.
Presenters
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Brandy Wade

Sherman Independent School District
Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
A115
  1 hour, Technology Integration
 
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