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8:30am CDT

Enhancing Teaching with Canva for Beginners
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A140
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
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A140
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

8:30am CDT

Ignite the Author in Your Students
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am 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
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A118
  1 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Is it an Accommodation or a Modification?
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am 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
MR

Melissa Ramirez

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A115
  1 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Solving Word Problems in Math (GT Update)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A129
Teaching teachers how to instruct students in solving word problems, including expectations for student work, how to analyze a problem, discuss thinking out loud, promote student discussion around solutions and share strategies/thinking
Presenters
LB

Lisette Bugert

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A129
  1 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Think INSIDE the Box! Think Tanks and Extended Learning
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A130
Feeling hard-pressed to come up with activities for your high learners? With a little organization and preparation, Think Tanks might just provide the answer. These self-contained units of study allow advanced learners to follow an independent or small-group lesson that incorporates several elements. With a plastic box and a core text, you can create activities that are engaging, challenging, and relevant. Examples will be elementary/middle school texts, but the format is easily adapted to any level.
Presenters
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A130
  1 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Unlock the Power of Google Tools
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A104-CL
Looking for ways to simplify your lesson planning, increase student engagement, and foster collaboration? Let’s explore how Google Docs, Workspaces, and Keep can transform the way you and your students create, organize, and share information.
Presenters
avatar for Sabrina Redwine

Sabrina Redwine

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A104-CL
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

9:30am CDT

Fire Up Your Goals: Spark, Ignite, Achieve! (GT Update)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am 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 Hannah Lemoine

Hannah Lemoine

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for LaDonna Stanek

LaDonna Stanek

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Trista Wynn

Trista Wynn

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A130
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Technology Integration

9:30am CDT

Google Sheets - Basic Integration!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A104-CL
Do you want to integrate Google Sheets in your classroom, but don’t feel comfortable with it yourself? Come learn some basic formulas and tips to integrate it into your classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Nash

Rebecca Nash

Digital Learning Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A104-CL
  1 hour, Technology Integration

9:30am CDT

Using STEMScopes to Plan Engaging Activities in Science
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A118
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.
avatar for Kay McClanahan

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. 
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A118
  1 hour, Student Engagement

9:30am CDT

Using the Reports in iReady (presented by iReady)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A111
Come to this session to hear about all the reports in iReady and what action steps you can take with the information from them. Here more about Instructional Groupings, Scaffolding for Reading, Prerequistes for Math and more!
Presenters
LM
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

9:30am CDT

We Will Write
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am 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
BW

Brandy Wade

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A115
  1 hour, Technology Integration

10:30am CDT

Effective Class Projects
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A118
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
avatar for Cristina Pollard

Cristina Pollard

Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A118
  1 hour, Student Engagement

10:30am CDT

Keeping the Calm - Classroom ManagementTechniques
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A140
This session will equip educators with practical strategies for fostering a positive, productive classroom environment. Participants will learn techniques for maintaining student engagement, managing behavior, and creating a supportive space that promotes respect, responsibility, and effective learning.
Presenters
BJ

Brandi Jenkins

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A140
  1 hour, Classroom Management

10:30am CDT

Magnetic Reading Beyond 2nd Grade (presented by iReady)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A111
Did you know iReady has Magnetic Reading beyond learning to read? There are lessons to help students deepen their comprehension and write more. Come to this session to hear about this resource and how to use it in your classroom.
Presenters
LM
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

10:30am CDT

Unlocking Consistency: The Power of Routines & Procedures for Novice Classroom Teachers
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A115
This presentation is designed to help novice classroom teachers establish consistency in their classrooms through the use of clear routines and procedures. It aims to demonstrate how structured routines contribute to a positive, effective learning environment.
Presenters
avatar for Sabrina Blankenship

Sabrina Blankenship

Instructional Coach, Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
A115
  1 hour, Classroom Management

12:40pm CDT

Encouraging Productive Struggle through Aggressive Monitoring
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A134
This presentation will explain aggressive monitoring and how it is a useful tool in the classroom (including BTC settings). I will give real examples & demonstrate how I use this data to form my small groups & provide immediate feedback without stopping the productive struggle.
Presenters
KO

Kassidy Outland

5th Grade Math, Sherman Independent School District
Hello! My name is Kassidy Outland, and I’m a 5th grade math teacher at Crutchfield Elementary. I’ve been teaching since 2012 and have had the privilege of working with students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades. I’m passionate about using data to drive instruction and... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A134
  1 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

How to Stay Off the Channel 12 News: Privacy and Ethics for Teachers in the Digital Age
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A115
Being an educator is hard. In a time of increased public scrutiny, learn how to think defensively BEFORE it is too late. Establishing positive parent contact, preventing spiraling conversations, and protecting your personal space...learn some tips and tricks.
Presenters
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A115
  1 hour, Technology Integration

12:40pm CDT

I have a DHH student...what do I do now? ASL interpreter who?
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A114
This is a presentation reviewing our students that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and the role of the ASL interpreter.
Presenters
AB
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A114
  1 hour, Classroom Management

12:40pm CDT

Using the Reports in iReady (presented by iReady)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A111
Come to this session to hear about all the reports in iReady and what action steps you can take with the information from them. Here more about Instructional Groupings, Scaffolding for Reading, Prerequistes for Math and more!
Presenters
LM
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

1:40pm CDT

Google Sheets - Basic Integration!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A104-CL
Do you want to integrate Google Sheets in your classroom, but don’t feel comfortable with it yourself? Come learn some basic formulas and tips to integrate it into your classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Nash

Rebecca Nash

Digital Learning Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Charlsie Vaught

Charlsie Vaught

Instructional Technology Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
Charlsie Vaught is entering her 31st year in education! During this time, she has worked at both the elementary and secondary levels, serving as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, instructional coach/interventionist, and district instructional technologist.  Charlsie... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A104-CL
  1 hour, Technology Integration

1:40pm CDT

Magnetic Reading Beyond 2nd Grade (presented by iReady)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A111
Did you know iReady has Magnetic Reading beyond learning to read? There are lessons to help students deepen their comprehension and write more. Come to this session to hear about this resource and how to use it in your classroom.
Presenters
LM
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

1:40pm CDT

Solving Word Problems in Math (GT Update)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A134
Teaching teachers how to instruct students in solving word problems, including expectations for student work, how to analyze a problem, discuss thinking out loud, promote student discussion around solutions and share strategies/thinking
Presenters
LB

Lisette Bugert

Sherman Independent School District
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A134
  1 hour, Student Engagement

2:40pm CDT

From Struggling to STAAR Ready: How Curipod Transforms Writing
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A134
Teachers will learn how to improve writing scores using Curipod--an engaging AI tool ideal for students 3rd-5ths.
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Christison

Sarah Christison

4th Grade ELAR Teacher, Sherman Independent School District
Sarah Christison is a 4th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher at Sherman ISD with a background in social work. A lifelong reader, cut-flower enthusiast, and proud Sherman ISD parent, she believes in strong, effective differentiation, and using innovative tools like AI in the classroom... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A134
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration
 
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