2025 All Systems Go: A Teaching and Learning Conference

2025 All Systems Go: A Teaching and Learning Conference

9:00am CDT

Mission PLC Possible: Unlocking the Power of What Works Innovate DRebecca Phifer • Trinity Bankhead • Adriana Banks Sizing Up the Effect of Discovery Education's SOS Strategies Engage DAndy Simpson Dyscalculia: Impaired Calculating Condition Create BKimberly Fuller From Silos to Success: Transforming RTI/MTSS with a Systematic Approach Collaborate AJayson Hammett • Sarah McCroan Rocketing Reluctant Learners: Engaging Teaching Strategies for the Music Classroom🚀🎶 Collaborate BShelly Swafford Fostering Growth Mindset Innovate CCatapult Learning • Ed Steffek Brain-Based Teaching – Processing and Understanding for Memory and Retention Engage CKerry Fergason Serving Students with Dyslexia Engage BBeth Hewett Introduction to Conscious Discipline Inspire A & BConscious Discipline Sensory Room Connect A

10:00am CDT

Unlocking the Power of Canva Engage DBrent Mischnick Partners Resource Network: Collaborating to Support Educators and Exceptional Students Innovate AAdrianne Yule Introduction to Mental Health Literacy Innovate DCatapult Learning • Jana Rodriguez

11:00am CDT

Brain-Based Teaching – Attention and Focus Innovate AKerry Fergason Teaching with the Brain in Mind: Perception, Attention & Memory Engage CEsmeralda Orozco Empowering Educators with AI: Transforming Teaching and Learning Engage ACheri Whalen Words! Words! Words! Strategies for Empowering Vocabulary Development Collaborate AAnne Darr Introduction to an IEP Innovate BChristi Perkins

1:15pm CDT

Maximizing TCMPC Texas Curriculum Resources (TCR) with Bluebonnet Learning Engage DErica Hungerford Brain-Based Teaching – Processing and Understanding Innovate AKerry Fergason AI for the Win: Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Educational Content and Save Time Engage ABrent Mischnick Decoding the 13 Special Education Eligibilities Innovate BRobin Hudson Supporting Executive Function and Self-regulation Innovate CCatapult Learning • Ed Steffek Connecting Classrooms and Homes: A Workshop on Building Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships Innovate DCatapult Learning • Jana Rodriguez Co-Teaching and Co-Planning for Collaborative Teams Engage CDevon Spence-Herron • Christi Perkins

2:15pm CDT

Unleashing the Power of CBMs for Progress Monitoring Innovate BAimee Seaberry Welcome to Team Transition: Future Focused Practices in Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms and IEPs Collaborate ALydia Evans Partners Resource Network: Collaborating to Support Educators and Exceptional Students Engage AAdrianne Yule Spotting the Signs: When to Refer Students for Speech and Language Assessments Collaborate BLaura Lewis

9:00am CDT

Brain-Based Teaching: Considerations of the Whole Child Innovate AKerry Fergason REACHing Higher: Empowering Advanced Thinkers Through Thoughtful Questioning Innovate DGypsy Mishoe Unlocking the Power of Canva Engage DBrent Mischnick Events Excel Engagement: Effectively Reaching Our Families (Teacher Addition) Collaborate AChristopher Turner Best Practices for Supporting All Learners Create BDevon Spence-Herron Do I have your attention? Maximize Student Attention with Strategies Rooted in Cognitive Science Collaborate BPaola Pineda Helping Students Cope With Anxiety Innovate CCatapult Learning • Ed Steffek Sensory Room Connect A

10:00am CDT

Brain-Based Teaching – Attention and Focus Innovate BKerry Fergason Different Paths, Same Destination: Differentiation That Works Engage ARachel Bracey • Eric Moore • Charles Cooper • Brittany Ray Panel Discussion – Parent Perspectives: Navigating Special Education Engage B Panel Discussion – Parent Perspectives: Navigating Special Education Engage C Supporting Students with Intense Behavioral and Personal Growth Needs Innovate DCatapult Learning • Jana Rodriguez

11:00am CDT

PLC It Through: Connecting You to Implementation Success Collaborate BRebecca Phifer • Trinity Bankhead • Adriana Banks Gifted and Talented Panel (including parent and student views) Engage B Gifted and Talented Panel (including parent and student views) Engage C

1:15pm CDT

Driving Decisions with Data: Effective Progress Monitoring in MTSS Engage DDr. Thea Woodruff Panel Discussion – Individuals with Learning Differences and Their Journey Engage B Panel Discussion – Individuals with Learning Differences and Their Journey Engage C Practical Strategies for Using Assistive Technology in Learning Environments Collaborate BSusan Key • Laura Lewis Creating a Positive Classroom Culture for Students With Significant Behavior Support Needs Innovate CCatapult Learning • Jana Rodriguez

2:15pm CDT

Helping Students Thrive: Supporting Oral Expression & Auditory Comprehension Engage ALaura Lewis • Aimee Seaberry Round Table - Charter, Math/Science (all grades) Engage BDavid Henson • Monica Amyett • Mary Manley Round Table - Charter, Math/Science (all grades) Engage CDavid Henson • Monica Amyett • Mary Manley Accommodations: The How and The Why Innovate BChristi Perkins • Devon Spence-Herron Teacher, Know Thyself – Mitigating Implicit Bias in the Classroom Collaborate BJames Hopper

9:00am CDT

The Autistic Brain, Play, Exercise, and Movement: “Moving” Forward with Autism Innovate ADr. Layne Pethick Practical Strategies for Using AT in Learning Environments Create BSusan Key • Laura Lewis Sensory Room Connect A

10:00am CDT

Setting Up Your Classroom for Success for Your Students Engage DTiffany Roberts • Patricia Bogle Maximizing TCMPC Texas Curriculum Resources (TCR) with Bluebonnet Learning Collaborate AErica Hungerford Data Drive: Navigating the Roadmap to Teaching Success Engage AJofee' Tremain AI for the Win: Using Artificial Intelligence to Create Educational Content and Save Time Innovate ABrent Mischnick Brain Busters: Debunking Neuromyths in Education Collaborate BPaola Pineda Curipod for 100% Student Engagement Engage BHeather Brantley

11:00am CDT

Keynote- It’s People…Not Programs: How We “Show Up” Everyday Matters Engage A-DDr. Layne Pethick

1:30pm CDT

Building Effective Partnerships in Your Classroom Create BTiffany Roberts • Patricia Bogle Brain-Based Teaching: Considerations of the Whole Child Engage DKerry Fergason Introduction to an IEP Innovate AChristi Perkins Helping Students Cope With Anxiety Innovate DCatapult Learning • Ed Steffek Connecting Classrooms and Homes: A Workshop on Building Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships Innovate CCatapult Learning • Jana Rodriguez

2:30pm CDT

Brain-Based Teaching – Attention and Focus Engage DKerry Fergason Designing Effective Assessments: Master Canvas New Quizzes Today! Engage BBrent Mischnick Closing the Opportunity Gap – Breaking Barriers while Maintaining Connections Innovate AJames Hopper Opening Doors to Reading: Making Books Accessible for All! Innovate BShannah Blankenship Making Thinking Visible Using Anchor Charts Collaborate ATiffany Stevenson • Michelle Peacock