2025 All Systems Go: A Teaching and Learning Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Brain-Based Teaching – Memory and Retention, Processing and Understanding

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Engage C

Description to come

Speakers

Kerry Fergason

Instructional Content Specialist - Digital Learning, Educational Service Center Region 11

Kerry Fergason is excited to be a part of the ESC Region 11 family as an instructional content specialist for the digital learning team. She brings 20+ years of educational experience as a digital learning coach and former secondary science teacher. This Texas native has dedicated... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Engage C

Learning Lab

global Y

9:00am CDT

Serving Students with Dyslexia

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am CDT

Engage B

Are you working with students who have dyslexia? This session will provide you with a deep understanding of dyslexia, including its impact on learning, key characteristics, and common misconceptions. You'll also explore the legal rights and protections for students with dyslexia, as well as effective strategies and accommodations to support them in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with dyslexia.

Speakers

Beth Hewett

Dyslexia Specialist, ESC Region 11

Beth Hewett, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI, completed her Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) training at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in 2008. She earned her Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT) certification in 2010 and became a Qualified Instructor (CALT-QI) in 2024. In her... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Engage B

Learning Lab

1:15pm CDT

Co-Teaching and Co-Planning for Collaborative Teams

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:15pm - 3:05pm CDT

Engage C

Co-teaching is a collaborative approach that meets the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting. Participants will receive an overview of the co-teaching models. Effective models of co-teaching enhance the quality of instruction by providing teachers with an opportunity to collaborate and share their expertise through learner-centered reflection. Join us as we explore this special education service available on a continuum of services for students with disabilities.

Speakers

Devon Spence-Herron

Special Education Specialist, ESC Region 11

Devon Spence-Herron currently serves as a Special Education Specialist supporting special and general education teachers in designing effective learning experiences for all learners. With 15 years of experience in education, Devon has worked as a special education teacher across multiple... Read More →

Christi Perkins

Special Education Specialist, ESC Region 11

Christi Perkins is a Special Education Specialist dedicated to assisting both general and special education teachers in delivering optimal learning experiences through the implementation of inclusive practices for students with diverse learning needs. With over 25 years of teaching... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
Engage C

Learning Lab

1:15pm CDT

Fractions in Action: Making Connections Between Conceptual and Procedural Understanding in Elementary Math

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:15pm - 3:05pm CDT

Engage B

Get ready to dive into the learning progression of fraction thinking with this hands-on make and take session designed for elementary mathematics educators. You’ll deepen your content knowledge while engaging in interactive, classroom-ready tasks that support students’ conceptual understanding of fractions. Together, we’ll explore visual models, student reasoning, and instructional strategies that balance conceptual and procedural fluency. Best of all, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use materials and tools to implement in your classroom right away!

Speakers

Michelle Peacock

Instructional Content Specialist - Math, Region 11

Same as other submission.

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
Engage B

Learning Lab