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2025 All Systems Go: A Teaching and Learning Conference
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Tuesday, June 24
 

9:00am CDT

From Silos to Success: Transforming RTI/MTSS with a Systematic Approach
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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Join a journey of step-by-step transformation, showcasing how a fragmented RTI/MTSS process can evolve into a powerful, data-driven system that supports students, empowers educators, and drives measurable success. In this dynamic session, we’ll explore how International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) revolutionized their approach to identifying and supporting students in need.

This session is packed with insights you can take back to your district, including proven methods to reduce failure rates, improve teacher retention, and provide administrators with clear, actionable data. Whether you’re building an RTI/MTSS process from the ground up or optimizing your current system, this session will equip you with resources and solutions to drive meaningful change.
Speakers
avatar for Jayson Hammett

Jayson Hammett

Vice President, Programs, Project Education
Jayson Hammett made language acquisition a cornerstone of his education and career. He started his education career by teaching elementary Spanish and general studies in several North Texas school districts before moving to Arlington ISD to teach 4th grade. While there he found a... Read More →
avatar for Sarah McCroan

Sarah McCroan

Director of MTSS, International Leadership of Texas Charter Schools
Sarah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has been working in the field of special education for 18 years. Thinking she wanted to go on to law school to work in child advocacy, Sarah obtained her B.A. in History (Minor: Political Science) from Texas A&M University, College Station... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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  MTSS
  • global Y

10:00am CDT

Unlocking Learning: The Power of Manipulatives in Thinking Classrooms (Secondary)
Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am 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
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Tiffany Stevenson

Instructional Content Specialist - Secondary Mathematics, Education Service Center Region 11
Tiffany Stevenson is a dedicated Instructional Content Specialist specializing in Secondary Mathematics at ESC Region 11. With 12 years of experience in education, she has spent her career working in Title I schools, where she has been committed to ensuring equitable access to quality... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Peacock

Michelle Peacock

Instructional Content Specialist - Math, Region 11
Same as other submission.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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  Math

11:00am CDT

Unlocking Literacy: Multi-Component Phonics Instruction for Emergent Bilinguals
Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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Unlock the full potential of emergent bilingual students during phonics instruction by leveraging phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and crosslinguistic connections. This session will provide practical strategies to enhance decoding and meaning-making while honoring students’ linguistic resources. Teachers will explore ways to make phonics instruction more accessible, engaging, and effective for multilingual learners.
Speakers
avatar for Paola Pineda

Paola Pineda

Early Elementary Instructional Coach High-Quality Instructional Materials Specialist, ESC Region 11
Paola Pineda is an Instructional Content Specialist at ESC Region 11 with over 16 years of experience enhancing educational outcomes for all students, including emergent bilingual learners. She has previously served as an English and Spanish Reading Academies Cohort Leader, District... Read More →
avatar for Esmeralda Orozco

Esmeralda Orozco

Reading Academies Cohort Leader, ESC Region 11
Esmeralda Orozco serves as a Cohort Leader in the Reading Academy at ESC Region 11, bringing a strong background in bilingual education and early literacy. She holds a master’s degree in Bilingual Education and various certifications that support her work with educators. She integrates... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
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  Literacy

1:15pm CDT

"Decodable Texts: Key Tools for Reading Success"
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm CDT
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This professional development session delves into the critical role of decodable text in teaching early reading skills, based on the principles of the Science of Reading. Educators will learn why decodable text is essential for beginning readers and gain practical strategies for effectively incorporating decodable text into their reading instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Bravo Malagón

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 →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm CDT
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  Literacy

2:15pm CDT

Welcome to Team Transition: Future Focused Practices in Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms and IEPs
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
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This session explores innovative, research-based strategies for fostering future-ready skills in early childhood and elementary education. Participants will explore promoting independence, self-advocacy, self-determination, career exploration, and functional skill development to support learners with IEPs to build critical skills for meaningful adult lives.  Through hands-on activities and case studies, educators will gain practical tools to promote future-readiness. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to create dynamic, forward-thinking learning environments and IEPs that prepare students with disabilities for life-long success. 
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Evans

Lydia Evans

Transition Specialist, ESC Region 11
Lydia Evans is a passionate advocate for students with disabilities, proudly serving as the ESC Region 11 Transition Specialist. With experience as a Transition Specialist in local LEAs and a Transition Counselor for Texas Workforce Vocational Rehabilitation Services, she has dedicated... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
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Wednesday, June 25
 

9:00am CDT

Events Excel Engagement: Effectively Reaching Our Families (Teacher Addition)
Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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 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
avatar for Christopher Turner

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
  • global Y

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
avatar for Jessica Bravo Malagón

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
  • global Y

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
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Garcia

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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  common

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
avatar for David Henson

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
Collaborate A
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
avatar for Michelle Peacock

Michelle Peacock

Instructional Content Specialist - Math, Region 11
Same as other submission.
Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
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Thursday, June 26
 

9:00am CDT

From Facts to Discourse
Thursday June 26, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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In this session, educators will move beyond basic facts to engage students in processing skills essential for deep historical thinking, including civil discourse, credibility, bias, and short constructed responses focused on claim, evidence, and reasoning. Participants will learn how to guide students through complex historical inquiry that strengthens critical thinking, enhances reasoning, and promotes thoughtful discussions. By emphasizing these processing skills, educators can help students excel in sophisticated assessments, such as STAAR 2.0 questions, while fostering the ability to transfer knowledge across disciplines. Educators will leave with practical tools and strategies to cultivate deeper, more meaningful learning in their social studies classrooms.
Speakers
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avatar for Crystal Klose

Crystal Klose

K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Coach, ESC Region 11
I was in the classroom for 20 years teaching grades 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th. I've taught all subjects. I hold a bachelor's degree in education with a minor in English and a master's degree in educational leadership. I hold certificates for ESL, GT, and Principalship. My mission... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
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  common

10:00am CDT

Maximizing TCMPC Texas Curriculum Resources (TCR) with Bluebonnet Learning
Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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Unlock the power of Bluebonnet Learning in conjunction with the TCMPC Texas Curriculum Resources (TCR) to create engaging, flexible, and aligned learning experiences. This session will explore strategies for leveraging TCR tools for curriculum planning while incorporating Bluebonnet to enhance differentiation, collaboration, and student engagement. Leave with practical resources and strategies to seamlessly blend Bluebonnet and TCR for a more dynamic and effective instructional approach.
Speakers
avatar for Erica Hungerford

Erica Hungerford

TCMPC Specialist, Region 11
Erica Hungerford, Ed.D. is a dedicated education professional with 19 years of experience in the field. She currently serves as the TCMPC Specialist for Region 11, where she supports educators in implementing high-quality curriculum and instructional resources. With a passion for... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
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  common

1:30pm CDT

Syntax Matters: Improving Student Comprehension and Writing
Thursday June 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
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Syntax plays a crucial role in both reading comprehension and written expression, yet it is often an overlooked component of literacy instruction. In this session, participants will explore the power of syntax in constructing and extracting meaning from text. Through interactive activities, they will analyze how sentence structure impacts comprehension, discuss how syntax can enhance student writing, and identify the challenges presented by the complex syntax of academic language. Educators will leave with practical strategies to support students in navigating syntax effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith

Instructional Content Specialist for Elementary ELAR, ESC Region 11
Kimberly Smith is an Instructional Content Specialist for Elementary ELAR at ESC Region 11, specializing in delivering creative, engaging, and research-based instructional practices in elementary English Language Arts and Reading. With 28 years of experience in education, Kimberly... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
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