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

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9:00am CDT

Events Excel Engagement: Effectively Reaching Our Families (Teacher Addition)

Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

This session focuses on leveraging school events as powerful tools for fostering meaningful family involvement. This session will guide participants through the planning and execution of events that promote engagement, discuss ways to create welcoming, inclusive experiences, and explore how such events can contribute to building stronger school communities. From Spirit Nights to fundraising events and family involvement initiatives, attendees will gain actionable insights on boosting family engagement, enhancing communication, and creating lasting partnerships between schools and families for the benefit of students' success and overall school culture.

Speakers

Christopher Turner

Principal, Legacy Traditional School- Cibolo

Christopher Turner,raised in Bay Shore, NY on Long Island, is a PK-8 school principal, who holds his EdS in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Education. His background as an Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, Interim Principal, Special Education teacher, and... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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Family Engagement

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10:00am CDT

"Effective Writing Instruction: A Science of Reading Approach"

Wednesday June 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

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This professional development session explores the key principles of effective writing instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. Educators will learn how writing supports the development of reading skills and vice versa. Participants will gain practical strategies for teaching writing that aligns with evidence-based practices, emphasizing phonics, vocabulary, and fluency in written expression

Speakers

Jessica Bravo Malagón

Presenter, ESC11

Jessica Bravo Malagón is a Reading Academies Cohort Leader at ESC Region 11, dedicated to supporting educators in implementing effective, research-based literacy instruction. With nine years of experience as a bilingual teacher, bilingual specialist, and literacy coordinator, she... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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Literacy

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11:00am CDT

The Learning Ascent: Balancing Challenge and Support for Advanced Learners

Wednesday June 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

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Gifted students thrive when they are challenged, but without the right balance, they can quickly become disengaged or overwhelmed. In this session, we’ll explore how to design ELA tasks that push GT learners to think critically without leading to frustration or busy work. Through hands-on activities and discussion, participants will experience different levels of challenge and consider the needs of the GT student when designing assignments that keep students in the “just-right” zone—engaged, motivated, and climbing toward deeper learning.

Speakers

Dr. Jennifer Garcia

Instructional Content Specialist: Texas Reading Initiative 6-12, ESC Region 11

Jennifer Garcia is an Instructional Content Coach for the Teaching and Learning Department. She loves working with teachers and students and has a passion for all things ELAR. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Education in Curriculum and... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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1:15pm CDT

Getting the Most out of Desmos - From Online Calculator to Test Mode

Wednesday June 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm CDT

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What can the Desmos online graphing calculators really do? Applications like Desmos are dynamic platforms that allow and encourage student creativity in mathematics. Participants will explore strategies for starting with the online platform and gradually releasing it to the testing version.

Speakers

David Henson

Math Coach, Region 11

David Henson brings the intensity and excitement of a contact sport to teaching mathematics. By focusing on active, hands-on learning, he taps into students' natural curiosity, turning lessons into compelling explorations. From activities involving falling teddy bears, to investigations... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm CDT
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Math

2:15pm CDT

Unlocking Learning: The Power of Manipulatives in Thinking Classrooms (Elementary)

Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT

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Join us for an engaging and interactive session designed to transform your classroom into a vibrant space for critical thinking and problem-solving! This session will explore the power of manipulatives in fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and enhancing student engagement. Participants will engage in a thinking task and use manipulatives to deepen their mathematical understanding within the task.

Speakers

Michelle Peacock

Instructional Content Specialist - Math, Region 11

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Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
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