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

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9:00am CDT

Serving Students with Dyslexia

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

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

11:00am CDT

Sparking Curiosity: Engaging Elementary Students in the Art of Inference

Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Engage B

Welcome to an engaging professional development session designed to equip educators with creative strategies for teaching the concept of inference to elementary students. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Tanny McGregor, we will delve into various innovative methods to facilitate students' shift from concrete to abstract thinking. This interactive session will feature collaborative activities aimed at fostering creativity and critical thinking while tackling the challenging skill of inference.

Join us in transforming our approach to teaching inference!

Speakers

Leigh Anne Frazier

Unlocking Learning: The Power of Metacognition, ESC Region 11

Leigh Anne has been in education for more than 30 years as a bilingual teacher, coach, and specialist. She was raised in Guatemala and considers herself a third-culture human being. She has a passion for ensuring students are academically successful while developing and nurturing... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Engage B

Literacy

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

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

Learning Lab