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Thursday, July 24
 

8:30am CDT

Encouraging Productive Struggle through Aggressive Monitoring
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am 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
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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 →
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A134
  1 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Using Games to Enhance Educational Engagement
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am 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
avatar for Sabrina Goddard

Sabrina Goddard

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
A118
  1 hour, Student Engagement

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

Igniting 1st Minds: Building Engaging and Effective Reading Stations
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A116
Teachers will learn what engaging stations look like and sound like. They will also get the opportunity to make and take stations in order to be prepared for the first few weeks of school.
Presenters
avatar for Valery Medford

Valery Medford

Sherman Independent School District
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Kayla VanZandt

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A116
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Leading with Brilliance: Unlocking the Leadership Potential of Gifted Students
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A136
Explore how gifted students develop leadership skills by leveraging their strengths, overcoming challenges, and engaging in real-world opportunities. It covers strategies for fostering leadership, addressing social-emotional growth, and creating mentorship and service experiences to empower gifted learners as future leaders in their schools and communities.
Presenters
avatar for Jenniefer Parker

Jenniefer Parker

Elementary GT Specialist, Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Andrea Wiggins

Andrea Wiggins

GT Specialist, Sory Elementary/Washington Elementary, Sherman Independent School District
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Julie Jay

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A136
  3 hour, GT, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Using Lead4ward Strategies to Spark Student Engagement
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A130
Ignite student interest and participation with Lead4ward instructional strategies! In this session, discover how easy it is to integrate powerful engagement techniques into your lesson plans. Learn practical, research-based strategies to captivate students, encourage active learning, and create a dynamic classroom environment.
Presenters
avatar for Hannah Lemoine

Hannah Lemoine

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A130
  3 hour, Student Engagement

8:30am CDT

Writers Have Talent: Mastering the OREO Strategy for Strong Responses
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A113
Unleash your students’ writing potential with the OREO strategy and interactive writing techniques! Learn how to guide students through the entire writing process—from planning to publishing—while strengthening opinion writing and supporting ideas with evidence. Engage students in showcasing their talent and building confidence as strong, structured, and compelling writers!
Presenters
avatar for Diane Dunou

Diane Dunou

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Monica Becker

Monica Becker

Educator, Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A113
  3 hour, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Technology Integration

8:30am CDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A126
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Presenters
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Kyrstin Ball

Texoma Community Center
avatar for Aileen Hays

Aileen Hays

Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Sherman Independent School District
Aileen Hays is the Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services in Sherman ISD.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working with youth and families as a therapist, school social worker, and school counselor. In 2019 and 2020, she has... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
A126
  6 hour, Student Engagement

9:30am CDT

From Struggling to STAAR Ready: How Curipod Transforms Writing
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am 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 →
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A134
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

9:30am CDT

Instructional Support Outside of the Teacher Toolbox (presented by iReady)
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A111
I know about the Teacher Toolbox, but is there more? Yes, there is! Come to this session to hear about the Tools for Instruction lessons and others beyond Teacher Toolbox.
Presenters
LM
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

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

Embedding Writing in Science: Mastering Two-Part Student Responses
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm 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 Diane Dunou

Diane Dunou

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Monica Becker

Monica Becker

Educator, Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A113
  1 hour, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

12:40pm CDT

Instructional Support Outside of the Teacher Toolbox (presented by iReady)
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A111
I know about the Teacher Toolbox, but is there more? Yes, there is! Come to this session to hear about the Tools for Instruction lessons and others beyond Teacher Toolbox.
Presenters
LM
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A111
  1 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

Think INSIDE the Box! Think Tanks and Extended Learning
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A115
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 →
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 1:30pm CDT
A115
  1 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

Accommodation Symposium
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm 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
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A134
  3 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

Cultivating Creativity: Strategies for Engagement in the Elementary Art Room
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A105-SL
Whether you're looking to refresh your teacher toolkit or discover new approaches to energize your students, this workshop will provide you with the creative strategies and practical resources needed to make your elementary art classroom a vibrant and engaging space! Not an art teacher? Not a problem! The knowledge you will gain in this workshop will be easily adaptable to all elementary content areas!
Presenters
avatar for Albanie Knight

Albanie Knight

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A105-SL
  3 hour, Student Engagement, Classroom Management

12:40pm CDT

Elementary Social Studies: Engage using Social Studies Weekly
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A136
Get the most out of Social Studies Weekly by utilizing Canva presentations and student engagement strategies based on SS Weekly content.
Presenters
avatar for Amy Gardner

Amy Gardner

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Tonia Burr

Tonia Burr

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A136
  3 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

12:40pm CDT

Igniting Kinder Minds: Building Engaging and Effective Reading Stations
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A116
Teachers will learn what engaging stations look like and sound like. They will also get the opportunity to make and take stations in order to be prepared for the first few weeks of school.
Presenters
avatar for Valery Medford

Valery Medford

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A116
  3 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

Spark Critical Thinking: Harnessing the Power of Questioning in the Classroom
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A114
In this workshop, educators will explore how questioning can drive student engagement and foster deeper inquiry. You'll learn to refine your questioning techniques, balancing higher and lower-order questions, and using strategies like wait time, talk partners, and the pose-pause-pounce-bounce method. This session will equip you with the tools to spark curiosity, challenge thinking, and create a culture of deeper understanding in your classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Linnea Williams

Linnea Williams

Instructional Coach, Sherman Independent School District
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Maria Williams

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A114
  3 hour, Student Engagement

12:40pm CDT

Using AWARE to Spark Insight Your Student's Learning
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A130
I will go through the in's and out's of creating a test, administering the test and reviewing all different ways to review data from a teacher point of view.
Presenters
avatar for Hannah Lemoine

Hannah Lemoine

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A130
  3 hour, Student Engagement

1:40pm CDT

Unlock the Power of Google Tools
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm 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
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm CDT
A104-CL
  1 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

2:40pm CDT

Focusing on What Matters in Difficult Times
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:05pm CDT
A115
In the face of challenges, the heart of teaching remains the same—building meaningful connections with students while maintaining personal well-being. This session provides practical strategies for fostering strong relationships with students from difficult backgrounds while also recognizing and addressing signs of teacher burnout.
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Jakovac

Jessica Jakovac

Sherman Independent School District
SW

Shanae Williams

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:40pm - 4:05pm CDT
A115
  1.5 hour, Student Engagement, Classroom Management
 
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