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Thursday, July 24
 

8:30am CDT

Aggressive Monitoring - Making Teaching Easier
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A107-SL
Participants will learn how to use Aggressive Monitoring for immediate feedback, data, grouping, grading, attendance, and discipline. Use it everyday and save time!
Presenters
avatar for Samantha Deaton

Samantha Deaton

Assistant Principal, Sherman Independent School District
I’m starting my 18th year in education, of which 13 have been at Sherman ISD! I am in my second year as an assistant principal at Sherman Middle School. I have previously been a science curriculum coordinator/facilitator, science teacher, and middle school girls coach. My passion... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A107-SL
  3 hour, Classroom Management

8:30am CDT

Benchmark Taller Initial Training
Thursday July 24, 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
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A220
  3 hour, ELL

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

KAMICO Quick Start Initial Training-Bilingual 4th Grade
Thursday July 24, 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!
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A222
  3 hour, ELL

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

Positive Behavior Principles 1-4
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A128
Come and talk about the first 4 of the 8 Positive Behavior Principles from the author and presenter Dan Romain. Let's dive into positively incluencing student behaviors, Instructional practices, meeting basic needs, and modeling expected behaviors.
Presenters
DS

Dr. Stacey Callaway

Sherman Independent School District
CT

Crystal Tumbleson

SLC, Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Tracy Walls

Tracy Walls

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
A128
  3 hour, Classroom Management

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

12:30pm CDT

KAMICO Quick Start Initial Training-Bilingual 5rd Grade
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm 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!
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
A222
  3 hour, ELL

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

Benchmark Taller Beyond the Basics Training
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm 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
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A220
  3 hour, ELL

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

Positive Behavior Principles 1-4
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A128
Come and talk about the first 4 of the 8 Positive Behavior Principles from the author and presenter Dan Romain. Let's dive into positively incluencing student behaviors, Instructional practices, meeting basic needs, and modeling expected behaviors.
Presenters
CT

Crystal Tumbleson

SLC, Sherman Independent School District
DS

Dr. Stacey Callaway

Sherman Independent School District
avatar for Tracy Walls

Tracy Walls

Sherman Independent School District
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
A128
  3 hour, Classroom Management

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
 
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