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Tuesday, July 22
 

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
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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
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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
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Trista Wynn

Sherman Independent School District
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LaDonna Stanek

Sherman Independent School District
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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
 
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