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Thursday, July 24
 

8:30am CDT

Enhancing Student Mastery in Social Studies: Effective Strategies for Checking Understanding
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
A123
In this session, we will explore evidence-based strategies to assess and deepen student understanding. Participants will learn how to incorporate retrieval practice, formative assessments, and critical thinking exercises to foster student engagement and retention of key historical concepts. This session will offer practical tools and approaches for checking student comprehension in real-time, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, and promoting inquiry-based learning that cultivates critical analysis and reflection. Teachers will leave with ready-to-implement strategies designed to enhance both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes in the social studies classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Kelly Bellar

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am CDT
A123
  1.5 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Ignite Engagement with Discovery Education
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A121
Discover the powerful features and tools in Discovery Education that enhance learning experiences. Explore interactive content and engaging multimedia resources designed to support educators and students. Learn how to effectively integrate these tools to create dynamic, impactful lessons and foster deeper understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Beth Doliver

Beth Doliver

Instructional Designer, Region 10 Service Center
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A121
  3 hour, Technology Integration, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

ESL Certification Prep Course #154
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A125
This session is designed to be highly interactive, with the goal of helping participants feel confident and well-prepared for the ESL Certification exam.
Presenters
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Isabel Becerra

Multilingual Consultant, Region 10
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A125
  6 hour, ELL

10:00am CDT

Enhancing Student Mastery in Social Studies: Effective Strategies for Checking Understanding
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
A123
In this session, we will explore evidence-based strategies to assess and deepen student understanding. Participants will learn how to incorporate retrieval practice, formative assessments, and critical thinking exercises to foster student engagement and retention of key historical concepts. This session will offer practical tools and approaches for checking student comprehension in real-time, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, and promoting inquiry-based learning that cultivates critical analysis and reflection. Teachers will leave with ready-to-implement strategies designed to enhance both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes in the social studies classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Kelly Bellar

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:20am CDT
A123
  1.5 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

Level Up Your Thinking in Social Studies
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
A123
This professional development session will equip educators with essential tools to take Social Studies to the next level, leveraging standards to create compelling questions while exploring historical thinking skills. Participants will learn to design purposeful assessments using formative techniques and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning frameworks while addressing how to select appropriate primary and secondary sources. Educators will walk away with strategies to craft engaging learning experiences that foster deep understanding, civil discourse, and skill development in Social Studies classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Kelly Bellar

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
A123
  1.5 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

Ignite Engagement with Discovery Education
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A121
Discover the powerful features and tools in Discovery Education that enhance learning experiences. Explore interactive content and engaging multimedia resources designed to support educators and students. Learn how to effectively integrate these tools to create dynamic, impactful lessons and foster deeper understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Beth Doliver

Beth Doliver

Instructional Designer, Region 10 Service Center
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A121
  3 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

2:10pm CDT

Level Up Your Thinking in Social Studies
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
A123
This professional development session will equip educators with essential tools to take Social Studies to the next level, leveraging standards to create compelling questions while exploring historical thinking skills. Participants will learn to design purposeful assessments using formative techniques and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning frameworks while addressing how to select appropriate primary and secondary sources. Educators will walk away with strategies to craft engaging learning experiences that foster deep understanding, civil discourse, and skill development in Social Studies classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Kelly Bellar

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
A123
  1.5 hour, Student Engagement
 
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