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Tuesday, January 7
 

8:00am CST

1st Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 706 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
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elvira crisostomo

Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
hardworking and friendly
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Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

8:00am CST

1st Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development-Room 711 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

8:00am CST

2nd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 708 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Kristina Thompson

Kristina Thompson

Math Instructional Specialist
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Nohemi Deleon

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

8:00am CST

2nd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development-Room 713 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

8:00am CST

3rd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 217 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Gonzalez

Stephanie Gonzalez

Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
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Tina Chambers

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

3rd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development - Room 604 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

4th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 219 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
JB

Josh Bergquist

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

4th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development - Room 605 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

5th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 223 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Roopa Santosh

Roopa Santosh

Elementary District Math Coach, Aldine ISD
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

5th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development - Room 606 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 214 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
MD

Meosha Davis

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Flores

Stephanie Flores

District Multilingual Coach, Aldine ISD
Stephanie Flores graduated from the University of Houston Downtown in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Flores's professional career is split between private and public education. For 10 years she was a Director of Early Childhood in the private sector where... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting - Room 607 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

8:00am CST

AI isn’t Cheating: Changing the Educator’s Mindset LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Keep up with new and innovative ways to use AI in your Social Studies Instruction
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies
  • Room 8
  • Choice or Required Session Choice

8:00am CST

The POWER of Anchor Charts LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will demonstrate how to set up anchor charts for students to create during instruction. This allows for student ownership and accountability for their own learning making instruction both powerful and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Longoria

Rachel Longoria

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Stovall Middle School
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Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies

8:00am CST

Race to the Finish Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
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Likitia Johnson

3-5 ELA Instructional Specialist, Marcella Elementary Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd Grade ELA/SLA

8:00am CST

Accelerating Growth with Amira FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Teachers will learn effective strategies for using Amira to accelerate student learning and help build fluent readers. Please bring a charged laptop to engage in the learning activities.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

8:00am CST

Editing Essentials in Amplify LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Struggling to help your students polish their writing? Unlock the power of editing with Amplify! This session will equip you with practical strategies to teach students essential editing skills, fostering precision and confidence in their writing for improved performance on STAAR and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

8:00am CST

Mastering Small Groups during the Reading Component FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Are you still reading to all your students? Learn to master small group instruction during Amplify's reading component to build student ownership and help them excel on STAAR. Discover how differentiation is the ultimate STAAR preparation strategy.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

8:00am CST

Using MagicSchool AI for ECRs FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Participants will explore how Magic AI can support them with enhancing ECRs through scoring and providing feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

8:00am CST

4th Grade All Race to the Finish Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Tamika Moten

Tamika Moten

District Literacy Coach, Aldine Independent School District
With a heart of service, a love for children, and a passion for reading Tamika Moten is currently a District Literacy Coach in Aldine Independent School District and has worked in the district for 23 years in several capacities. She has served as a teacher, Response to Intervention... Read More →
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Tanya Ashford

Tanya Ashford

Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  4th Grade ELA/SLA

8:00am CST

5th Grade Race to the Finish Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
TB

Tiffany Bell

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  5th Grade ELA/SLA

8:00am CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

Storytelling, Constitutional thinking skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

Building a Google Site for Classroom Engagment LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Teachers will understand the benefits of building their own Google Site for the classroom; they will be able to build a simple site and add pages of their own during the session.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

Teaching Social Studies for ELLS LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will feature accomodations for all EB profciency levels
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

Powerful Geography LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  6th & 9th Grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

The POWER of Anchor Charts in Texas History & World Cultures LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will demonstrate how to set up anchor charts for students to create during instruction. This allows for student ownership and accountability for their own learning making instruction both powerful and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  6th and 7th Grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

CBPL 6th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
SW

Sarah Worden

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  6th grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

CBPL 8th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
LC

Lacey Chapron

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Nimitz HS
  8th Grade Social Studies

8:00am CST

Differentiating STAAR ALT Activities for Diverse Learners LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to effectively implement STAAR ATL activities across all levels. This interactive session will explore best practices, differentiation techniques, and engaging resources to help your students succeed.
Speakers
CK

Chevelle Kirkpatrick

Special Education teacher, Harris Academy
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE & SLC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

Assistive Tech & Centers: Empowering Learners LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Let's create activities for IEP goals. Many teachers don't have or understand how to create manipulatives for IEP buckets. So why not join in on a day to choose one student from your class to create their IEP goals manipulatives with other like minded teachers!
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

What's in your Bucket? LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Let's create activities for IEP goals. Many teachers don't have or understand how to create manipulatives for IEP buckets. So why not join in on a day to choose one student from your class to create their IEP goals manipulatives with other like minded teachers!
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

Functional Communication for Structure Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This professional development session will focus on strategies for promoting functional communication in a structured learning classroom environment. Participants will explore techniques for supporting students with diverse communication needs, including sign language and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. Emphasis will be placed on creating individualized communication plans and fostering a supportive, inclusive classroom culture. Attendees will leave with practical tools to enhance student engagement, independence, and social interaction.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

Managing the Stress of Challenging Behaviors FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This interactive session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand your stress response and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Learn practical techniques to navigate challenging situations and build your capacity for resilience.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

Transition: Stepping out of the Classroom into Adult Life LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will guide learners in exploring postsecondary options for students with disabilities and preparing for life after high school. Participants will gain insights into college, career, and military pathways, understand key planning steps, and discover resources to support a successful transition to adulthood for students with disabilities.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
DT

Dave Threat

Transition Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

Trauma and Compassion Fatigue LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session explores the various types of trauma and their potential impact on educators and students. Participants will gain insights into recognizing trauma, understanding its effects, and developing strategies for self-care and student support. The session will also address compassion fatigue and its implications for educators.
Speakers
avatar for Tanisha Jones

Tanisha Jones

Licensed Professional Counselor, Rayford Intermediate
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

Unlocking Collaborations: Empowering Paras to Maximize Student Outcomes LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Are you ready to take your teacher-para collaboration to the next level? After a semester of working together, this session is designed to refresh and energize your partnership with practical strategies and tools that focus on what matters most: maximizing student outcomes.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Paulette Graves

Paulette Graves

Special Education Teacher, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

What's the Function (FBAs and BIPs LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will help learners understand that an FBA identifies the purpose of behaviors interfering with learning. Through assessments and hypothesis development, participants understand how BIPs reduce disruptions and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Rosalyn Holmes

Rosalyn Holmes

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

8:00am CST

Foldable Fun with Texas Science LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Discover ways to integrate Texas Science foldables into learning stations to improve student comprehension and retention of our 3rd Nine-Weeks SMART goal. By the end of this session, you will be prepared to design engaging and impactful review activities for your students.
Speakers
DS

Denise Saenz

Instrucational Specialist
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine High & LaPromesa
  Grades 3-5 Science

8:00am CST

We Explored- Now What? LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Utilize the Texas Science Workbook to help students transition from exploring to explaining scientific phenomena. Participants will learn to use the "Explain" sections to assist students in finding evidence and reasoning for their claims in the CER process. They will also discover methods to check for understanding while ensuring that all students are engaged and develop scientific literacy. Please bring your device.
Speakers
IC

Ianisha Chambers-Humphery

5th Grade Science Teacher, Aldine ISD
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
avatar for Latarsha King

Latarsha King

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Aldine High & LaPromesa
  Grades 3-5 Science

8:00am CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

8:00am CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting -Room 714 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

8:00am CST

Full STEAM Ahead! LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Participants will discover how to use the Texas Science STEAM stations to tailor learning experiences in the K-2 classroom. This hands-on session will equip participants with strategies to implement the STEAM stations right away in their classrooms. The focus of the STEAM stations will be on the SMART Goals for the 3rd Nine Weeks
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Rogers

Stacey Rogers

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Science

8:00am CST

Kinder: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development- Room 710 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Math Self Contained

8:00am CST

Kinder: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work-Room 704 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
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Christen Minor

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Self Contained

8:00am CST

Adding Fun to the Equation: Creating Math Learning Opportunities for the Young Learner- Room 701 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Come experience ways to engage our youngest mathematicians! During this session, you will explore play opportunities that will motivate your students while learning and reinforcing the most important pre-k math concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  PK Math Self Contained

8:00am CST

Building Differentiated Nearpod Lessons for Social Studies LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Educators will become aware of what Nearpod has to offer when it comes to building SS lessons that are differentiated and scaffolded for various populations. The focus will be on using the unit guides to build a lesson with different Nearpod comopnents and with the end in mind: What do the students have to learn?
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Villlarreal

Brenda Villlarreal

Bilingual Teacher
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

8:00am CST

Enhancing Cause and Effect Relationships using STUDIES WEEKLY LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
With Cause and Effect being the Social Studies SMART GOAL for 24-25, Studies Weekly offeres many supports to best highlight this amazing skill to grow our future historians into critical thinkers!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

8:00am CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 702 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Barrera

Jessica Barrera

Elementary District Math Coach
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
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Stephen Hoffart

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  PK-2nd Math

8:00am CST

Prek-K: Great Minds- Number Core-Room 709 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Participants will explore how young children expereince and engage with numbers, learn what skills students need to develop before they can use numbers to represent groups of object or use them in problem solving, and understand the sequence and improtance of teaching number 0-5, 6-10, and 10-20 in systematic, controlled process.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:20am CST
Davis HS
  PK-K Math Self Contained

8:00am CST

8th Grade Lesson Internalization (Room 608) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Participants will internalize a key lesson from the upcoming unit.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Kimberly Lucas

Kimberly Lucas

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Check for Understanding (Room 605) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Come explore the How -To of CFUs in literacy instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Talia Presley

Talia Presley

Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Data Tracking (Room 603) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
This session will explore recent data around the ELA middle school SMART goal and other key standards.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Joy Etheridge

Joy Etheridge

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Effective use of Socratic Seminars (Room 604) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Participants will explore ways to make the most of their Wit and Wisdom Socratic Seminars
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Magic School (MUST bring laptop or tablet-Room 607) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Hop on the Magic School AI bus to learn about easy ways to use tech to teach and learn. You must have a laptop or tablet at DSD to be admitted to this session.)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for India Cunningham-Ratliff

India Cunningham-Ratliff

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

No More Audio Books (Room 602) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Participants will review strategies for engaging readers.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Cormisha Burrell

Cormisha Burrell

Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Patterns of Power (Room 606) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Participants will explore ways to utilize mentor senrtences to teach powerful patterns of writing.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Reaching All Learners (Room 610) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Participants will learn various startegies for engaging students with various learning styles.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
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Markesha Stennis

Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Talk Read Talk Write (Room 609) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Participants will learn how to use the Talk Read Talk Write strategy for student discourse nd writing within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Wit and Wisdom and ABBA 2.0 (Room 611) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Participants will learn how to use the ABBA 2.0 strategy for student discourse within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

8:00am CST

Incorporating Instructional Strategies LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Incorporate Accomodation Central and Ellevation strategies to support Texas Science Instruction
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
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Vanesa Reyes

Science Department Chair, YWLA
She is energetic.
DS

Destinee Stroud

Science Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:25am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

8:00am CST

Goal! Probability LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Teachers will internalize the lessons on probability. They will identify and practice teacher moves and student engagement strategies to leverage student work. 
Speakers
avatar for Paula Freeney

Paula Freeney

HS Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower High School

8:00am CST

Integrating Speaking and Writing in the English Block LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Engaging in structured speaking conversations provides students with opportunities to collaborate and delve into deeper comprehension and critical thinking. By exchanging ideas, students practice using complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary in real time. These conversations serve as a bridge to writing, enabling them to develop more elaborate and well-organized ideas that translate into insightful, well-supported analyses in their written work. This integrated approach strengthens both their oral and written communication skills, preparing them for academic and real-world success.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

8:00am CST

Intentional Planning and Writing Feedback with MagicSchool AI LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will learn about various tools to use for intentional planning along with the Writing Feedback tool to provide accurate and actionable feedback to students about their writing.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

8:00am CST

Lesson Internalization for Special Populations LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This session will provide teachers with various strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Teachers will also be provided with planning time to review upcoming lessons and plan scaffolds and extensions to meet the needs of all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Tremaine Sanders

Tremaine Sanders

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

8:00am CST

Planning for Advanced Academics LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This session is for Advanced Academics only. Teachers will receive guidance and planning time for their upcoming units.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Craig

Kathryn Craig

Aldine ISD
Although this is Kathryn's second career, she has been in education with primarily serving and supporting urban schools for over two decades.  She started her career as an ELA and American Studies high school teacher in Spring ISD, went on to become a K-12 District Coach to serve... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

8:00am CST

Planning for Small Group Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Are you looking for ways to effectively support your students’ writing growth in small groups? This interactive professional development session will provide you with practical strategies and tools to get started with small group writing interventions. Participants will learn how to identify student needs using data, group students effectively, and plan targeted lessons that build writing skills._x000D_
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Embedded Planning Time: Work collaboratively with colleagues to design small group writing lessons that align with your students' needs and your curriculum._x000D_
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah Foster-Yankey

Sarah Foster-Yankey

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

8:00am CST

“Newsela: Complementing Your Curriculum” LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will explore the Newsela collection(s) curated specifically to support the Odell ELA curriculum. Participants will also leverage curated content and teaching resources to plan learning experiences aligned to their specific instructional priorities.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

8:00am CST

Goal! CBLI Strategies for Solving Quadratics LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Teachers will explore Ellavation Srategies for meaningful discourse in the Math classroom
Speakers
avatar for Jeanette Robledo

Jeanette Robledo

Math Teacher and Department Chair, Aldine ISD
SR

Samuel Ramirez

Math IS/DC
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

8:00am CST

Integrating speaking and writing in HS Math LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will learn how to integrate oracy and writing strategies using GM4T1L1: Circles
Speakers
avatar for Gemela Lim

Gemela Lim

HS Math Instructional Specialist
avatar for Alvaro Canales

Alvaro Canales

Multilingual Coach, Aldine ISD-Multilingual Dept
Alvaro Canales is a product of Aldine ISD (Nimitz HS, c/o '99), and he has since worked at Nimitz High School, Hall Center for Education, Davis Ninth Grade School, and Blanson CTE HS. He is currently a district multilingual coach. His 21 years in education have culminated so far in... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

8:00am CST

Best Practice Strategies for Special Education Students LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
If you would like to acquire some Special Education strategies for some of your students, attend this session.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

8:00am CST

Using Depth & Complexity to Differentiate and Empower Critical Thinking for All Rm 2309 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This session is a REPEAT of the September Session. Educators face unique challenges when designing differentiated learning opportunities for students. The Depth & Complexity Framework provides educators with concrete tools that help students achieve the highest levels of thinking. Based on the foundation that students should approach learning in ways similar to professionals/experts,
Speakers
avatar for Susan Pelezo

Susan Pelezo

Executive Director of Advance Academics, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

8:00am CST

Active Reading Strategies in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2105 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
During this session teachers will learn strategies to address struggling readers. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Create Your Own Adventure Rm 2310 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This session will walk through how to create a Choose Your Own Adventure style lesson to allow students to have choice in how they learn about topics. Recommended for Advanced Academics, but open to all!
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Developing Process Skills: Cause and Effect Relationships Rm2104 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Learn how to promote critical thinking in your classroom. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

From Routine to Rich Dialogue: Empowering Daily Student Discourse Room 2309 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
In this session, educators will explore a powerful, adaptable strategy rooted in the QSSSA framework from Seidlitz Education. Designed to span all grade levels and content areas, this approach fosters consistent student discourse through structured routines and effective questioning techniques. Ideal for English learners (EBs) yet equally impactful in diverse classrooms, the strategy equips teachers to create an inclusive environment where every voice contributes to deeper learning. Walk away with practical tools to seamlessly integrate daily questioning and dialogue into your teaching practice, empowering students to think critically and communicate confidently.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Increasing Student Talk Through Mini Debates and Other Strategies Rm 2310 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
During this session teachers will learn ways to increase student talk through mini debates and other strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Learning that Sticks: Using Retrieval Practice in Social Studies Rm 2313 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that focuses on getting the information out of students' heads. During this session, we will experience a variety of retrieval practices and research-based strategies that help make student learning visible. Participants will leave this session with new ways to transform learning through the implementation of these powerful teaching strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Lesson Rehearsal for the Co-Teach Classroom Rm 2114 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This session is mandatory for all teachers who are involved in a Co-Teach Classroom. Participants will participate in a lesson rehearsal demonstrating a co-teach environment. Teachers will then have the opportunity to create their own lesson using one of the co-teach models.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
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Jessica Gray

Instructional Specialist Carver High School
avatar for Sherri Chambers

Sherri Chambers

Instructional Specialist for Social Studies
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis Rm 2307 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Powerful Geography Rm 2301 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Storytelling, Constitutional Thinking Skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2305 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Teaching Social Studies to ELLs Rm 2306 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This session will examine practical approaches to differentiation in the secondary social studies classroom. Examples of engaging accommodations for all language proficiency levels plus strategies that maximize content mastery while students acquire academic language will be included.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

The Impact of Rigorous Discourse through ABBA 2.0 RM 2111 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
In this engaging professional development session, educators will explore the power of rigorous discourse through the innovative ABBA 2.0 framework. Designed specifically for the social studies content area, this session will guide participants in implementing structured student conversations that effectively incorporate academic vocabulary. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with strategies tailored to different levels of language learners, ensuring accessibility and growth for beginners, intermediates, advanced, and advanced high students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

8:00am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Christopher Garza

Christopher Garza

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

8:00am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
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Claudia Chapa

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
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Albert Davila

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

8:00am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
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Chad Cochran

Digital Learning Specialist - Middle School • Bamberg Prof Dev And Resource Ctr, Aldine ISD
I am awesome.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

8:00am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Roberto Soracco

Roberto Soracco

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
DP

Dora Perez

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

8:00am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
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LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Eisenhower HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

8:00am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

8:00am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

8:00am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Nimitz HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

8:00am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

8:00am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

8:00am CST

Planning for the 3rd and 4th NW SMART Goals and SEPs using the Chemistry Pacing Guide LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CST
Chemistry Teachers will plan instruction for the 3rd and 4th NW. You will need to bring your textbook and any other resources. Also, IPC teachers are encouraged to attend this session.
Speakers
avatar for Claudia Turcios

Claudia Turcios

ESL IS, ESL Instructional Specialist
JG

Jasmine Gibson

Chemistry Team Leader, Davis HS
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

8:00am CST

Planning for the 3rd and 4th NW SMART Goals and SEPs using the Physics Pacing Guide LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CST
Physics Teachers will plan instruction for the 3rd and 4th NW. You will need to bring your textbook and any other resources.
Speakers
LD

Lyn DelMonte

Physics Teacher
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Kaylene Thomas

HS Science Team Leader at KEC
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

8:00am CST

Course Mojo (Room 411) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CST
This session is limited to 6th grade Course Mojo teachers from Grantham, Impact, and Mead.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

8:00am CST

Emergent Bilingual High School Cohort LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm CST
Identified teachers ONLY. Teachers in the cohort have been informed they should attend. Using Depth and Complexity strategies with the sheltered instruction strategy of differentiated sentence stems raises the bar for all EBs and enables educators to better identify and serve gifted EBs.
Speakers
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Susan Pelezo

Executive Director of Advance Academics, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 3:30pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

8:00am CST

Library Dept. planning day LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Marco Zannier Virginillo

Marco Zannier Virginillo

Program Director Of Library Services, Aldine ISD
Marco has worked in education for over 25 years in various roles: teacher, librarian, instructional specialist, tech integrationist, instructional coach, adjunct professor, and educational consultant. He is currently the director of Aldine ISD libraries. His focus has always been... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Library

9:30am CST

1st Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 706 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
EC

elvira crisostomo

Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
hardworking and friendly
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Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

9:30am CST

1st Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency-Room 711 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

9:30am CST

2nd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 708 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Kristina Thompson

Kristina Thompson

Math Instructional Specialist
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Nohemi Deleon

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

9:30am CST

2nd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency-Room 713 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

9:30am CST

AI isn’t Cheating: Changing the Educator’s Mindset LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Keep up with new and innovative ways to use AI in your Social Studies Instruction
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies
  • Room 8
  • Choice or Required Session Choice

9:30am CST

The POWER of Anchor Charts LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will demonstrate how to set up anchor charts for students to create during instruction. This allows for student ownership and accountability for their own learning making instruction both powerful and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Longoria

Rachel Longoria

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Stovall Middle School
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Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies

9:30am CST

Race to the Finish _x000D_ Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers _x000D_ LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Likitia Johnson

Likitia Johnson

3-5 ELA Instructional Specialist, Marcella Elementary Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd Grade ELA/SLA

9:30am CST

Accelerating Growth with Amira FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Teachers will learn effective strategies for using Amira to accelerate student learning and help build fluent readers. Please bring a charged laptop to engage in the learning activities.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

9:30am CST

Editing Essentials in Amplify LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Struggling to help your students polish their writing? Unlock the power of editing with Amplify! This session will equip you with practical strategies to teach students essential editing skills, fostering precision and confidence in their writing for improved performance on STAAR and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

9:30am CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
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Bernadette Islas

Biliteracy Coach, Aldine ISD,
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA
  • Room B6
  • Choice or Required Session Choice

9:30am CST

Mastering Small Groups during the Reading Component FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Are you still reading to all your students? Learn to master small group instruction during Amplify's reading component to build student ownership and help them excel on STAAR. Discover how differentiation is the ultimate STAAR preparation strategy.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

9:30am CST

Using MagicSchool AI for ECRs FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Participants will explore how Magic AI can support them with enhancing ECRs through scoring and providing feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

9:30am CST

4th Grade All Race to the Finish Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Tamika Moten

Tamika Moten

District Literacy Coach, Aldine Independent School District
With a heart of service, a love for children, and a passion for reading Tamika Moten is currently a District Literacy Coach in Aldine Independent School District and has worked in the district for 23 years in several capacities. She has served as a teacher, Response to Intervention... Read More →
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Tanya Ashford

Tanya Ashford

Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  4th Grade ELA/SLA

9:30am CST

5th Grade Race to the Finish Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
TB

Tiffany Bell

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  5th Grade ELA/SLA

9:30am CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

Storytelling, Constitutional thinking skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

Building a Google Site for Classroom Engagment LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Teachers will understand the benefits of building their own Google Site for the classroom; they will be able to build a simple site and add pages of their own during the session.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

Teaching Social Studies for ELLS LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will feature accomodations for all EB profciency levels
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

Powerful Geography LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  6th & 9th Grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

The POWER of Anchor Charts in Texas History & World Cultures LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will demonstrate how to set up anchor charts for students to create during instruction. This allows for student ownership and accountability for their own learning making instruction both powerful and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  6th and 7th Grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

CBPL 6th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
SW

Sarah Worden

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  6th grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

CBPL 8th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
LC

Lacey Chapron

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Nimitz HS
  8th Grade Social Studies

9:30am CST

Differentiating STAAR ALT Activities for Diverse Learners LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to effectively implement STAAR ATL activities across all levels. This interactive session will explore best practices, differentiation techniques, and engaging resources to help your students succeed.
Speakers
CK

Chevelle Kirkpatrick

Special Education teacher, Harris Academy
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE & SLC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

Assistive Tech & Centers: Empowering Learners LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This professional development session will explore the effective use of assistive technology (AT) and learning centers to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs. Participants will learn about a variety of AT tools and discover how to integrate them into centers to create engaging and accessible learning experiences for all students.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

What's in your Bucket? LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Let's create activities for IEP goals. Many teachers don't have or understand how to create manipulatives for IEP buckets. So why not join in on a day to choose one student from your class to create their IEP goals manipulatives with other like minded teachers!
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

Managing the Stress of Challenging Behaviors FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This interactive session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand your stress response and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Learn practical techniques to navigate challenging situations and build your capacity for resilience.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

Transition: Stepping out of the Classroom into Adult Life LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will guide learners in exploring postsecondary options for students with disabilities and preparing for life after high school. Participants will gain insights into college, career, and military pathways, understand key planning steps, and discover resources to support a successful transition to adulthood for students with disabilities.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
DT

Dave Threat

Transition Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

Trauma and Compassion Fatigue LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session explores the various types of trauma and their potential impact on educators and students. Participants will gain insights into recognizing trauma, understanding its effects, and developing strategies for self-care and student support. The session will also address compassion fatigue and its implications for educators.
Speakers
avatar for Tanisha Jones

Tanisha Jones

Licensed Professional Counselor, Rayford Intermediate
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

Unlocking Collaborations: Empowering Paras to Maximize Student Outcomes LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Are you ready to take your teacher-para collaboration to the next level? After a semester of working together, this session is designed to refresh and energize your partnership with practical strategies and tools that focus on what matters most: maximizing student outcomes.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Paulette Graves

Paulette Graves

Special Education Teacher, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

What's the Function (FBAs and BIPs) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will help learners understand that an FBA identifies the purpose of behaviors interfering with learning. Through assessments and hypothesis development, participants understand how BIPs reduce disruptions and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Rosalyn Holmes

Rosalyn Holmes

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

9:30am CST

Functional Communication for Structure Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This professional development session will focus on strategies for promoting functional communication in a structured learning classroom environment. Participants will explore techniques for supporting students with diverse communication needs, including sign language and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. Emphasis will be placed on creating individualized communication plans and fostering a supportive, inclusive classroom culture. Attendees will leave with practical tools to enhance student engagement, independence, and social interaction.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only))

9:30am CST

We Explored- Now What? LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Utilize the Texas Science Workbook to help students transition from exploring to explaining scientific phenomena. Participants will learn to use the "Explain" sections to assist students in finding evidence and reasoning for their claims in the CER process. They will also discover methods to check for understanding while ensuring that all students are engaged and develop scientific literacy. Please bring your device.
Speakers
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Ianisha Chambers-Humphery

5th Grade Science Teacher, Aldine ISD
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Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
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Latarsha King

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine High & LaPromesa
  Grade 5 Science

9:30am CST

Foldable Fun with Texas Science LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Discover ways to integrate Texas Science foldables into learning stations to improve student comprehension and retention of our 3rd Nine-Weeks SMART goal. By the end of this session, you will be prepared to design engaging and impactful review activities for your students.
Speakers
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Denise Saenz

Instrucational Specialist
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Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine High & LaPromesa
  Grades 3-5 Science

9:30am CST

Rockin’ Instructional Strategies LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Discover how to implement “Playlist Strategies” with Texas Science to enhance student engagement and foster deeper comprehension, connection, and communication of Science content.
Speakers
avatar for Telicia Smith

Telicia Smith

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Aldine High & LaPromesa
  Grades 3-5 Science

9:30am CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.1 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

9:30am CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting -Room 714 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

9:30am CST

Full STEAM Ahead! LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Participants will discover how to use the Texas Science STEAM stations to tailor learning experiences in the K-2 classroom. This hands-on session will equip participants with strategies to implement the STEAM stations right away in their classrooms. The focus of the STEAM stations will be on the SMART Goals for the 3rd Nine Weeks
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Rogers

Stacey Rogers

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
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Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Science

9:30am CST

Kinder: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency-Room 710 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Math Self Contained

9:30am CST

Kinder: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work-Room 704 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
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Christen Minor

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Self Contained

9:30am CST

Adding Fun to the Equation: Creating Math Learning Opportunities for the Young Learner- Room 701 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Come experience ways to engage our youngest mathematicians! During this session, you will explore play opportunities that will motivate your students while learning and reinforcing the most important pre-k math concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  PK Math Self Contained

9:30am CST

Building Differentiated Nearpod Lessons for Social Studies LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Educators will become aware of what Nearpod has to offer when it comes to building SS lessons that are differentiated and scaffolded for various populations. The focus will be on using the unit guides to build a lesson with different Nearpod comopnents and with the end in mind: What do the students have to learn?
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Villlarreal

Brenda Villlarreal

Bilingual Teacher
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Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

9:30am CST

Enhancing Cause and Effect Relationships using STUDIES WEEKLY LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
With Cause and Effect being the Social Studies SMART GOAL for 24-25, Studies Weekly offeres many supports to best highlight this amazing skill to grow our future historians into critical thinkers!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

9:30am CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 702 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
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Jessica Barrera

Elementary District Math Coach
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Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
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Stephen Hoffart

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  PK-2nd Math

9:30am CST

Prek-K: Great Minds- Number Core-Room 709 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Participants will explore how young children expereince and engage with numbers, learn what skills students need to develop before they can use numbers to represent groups of object or use them in problem solving, and understand the sequence and improtance of teaching number 0-5, 6-10, and 10-20 in systematic, controlled process.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:50am CST
Davis HS
  PK-K Math Self Contained

9:30am CST

CER LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:55am CST
Claim Evidence Reasoning with Texas Science
Speakers
avatar for Lasundra Walker

Lasundra Walker

Science Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
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Darnisia Wallace

Science Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:55am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

9:30am CST

Fostering Relevant Engagement/Phenomena LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:55am CST
Engagement and Phenomena go Hand and Hand
Speakers
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Clara Garza

Science Instructional Specialist, Hambrick MS
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:55am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

9:30am CST

Graphs and Charts LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:55am CST
Help students read graphs and charts!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
avatar for Karen Thomas

Karen Thomas

Science Instructional Specialist, Drew Academy
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 10:55am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

9:30am CST

3rd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 217 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
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Stephanie Gonzalez

Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
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Tina Chambers

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

3rd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency - Room 604 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

4th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 219 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
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Josh Bergquist

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

4th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success -Fluency - Room 605 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

5th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 223 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Roopa Santosh

Roopa Santosh

Elementary District Math Coach, Aldine ISD
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

5th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success -Fluency - Room 606 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 214 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
MD

Meosha Davis

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Flores

Stephanie Flores

District Multilingual Coach, Aldine ISD
Stephanie Flores graduated from the University of Houston Downtown in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Flores's professional career is split between private and public education. For 10 years she was a Director of Early Childhood in the private sector where... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting - Room 607 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

9:30am CST

Integrating Speaking and Writing in the English Block LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Engaging in structured speaking conversations provides students with opportunities to collaborate and delve into deeper comprehension and critical thinking. By exchanging ideas, students practice using complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary in real time. These conversations serve as a bridge to writing, enabling them to develop more elaborate and well-organized ideas that translate into insightful, well-supported analyses in their written work. This integrated approach strengthens both their oral and written communication skills, preparing them for academic and real-world success.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

9:30am CST

Intentional Planning and Writing Feedback with MagicSchool AI LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will learn about various tools to use for intentional planning along with the Writing Feedback tool to provide accurate and actionable feedback to students about their writing.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

9:30am CST

Lesson Internalization for Special Populations LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will provide teachers with various strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Teachers will also be provided with planning time to review upcoming lessons and plan scaffolds and extensions to meet the needs of all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Tremaine Sanders

Tremaine Sanders

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

9:30am CST

Planning for Advanced Academics LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session is for Advanced Academics only. Teachers will receive guidance and planning time for their upcoming units.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Craig

Kathryn Craig

Aldine ISD
Although this is Kathryn's second career, she has been in education with primarily serving and supporting urban schools for over two decades.  She started her career as an ELA and American Studies high school teacher in Spring ISD, went on to become a K-12 District Coach to serve... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

9:30am CST

Planning for Small Group Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Are you looking for ways to effectively support your students’ writing growth in small groups? This interactive professional development session will provide you with practical strategies and tools to get started with small group writing interventions. Participants will learn how to identify student needs using data, group students effectively, and plan targeted lessons that build writing skills._x000D_
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Embedded Planning Time: Work collaboratively with colleagues to design small group writing lessons that align with your students' needs and your curriculum._x000D_
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah Foster-Yankey

Sarah Foster-Yankey

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

9:30am CST

“Newsela: Cross-Curricular Literacy” LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will use Newsela to integrate content-area instruction and literacy practices important to their discipline to improve student language comprehension and knowledge acquisition._x000D_
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Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

9:30am CST

Applications of Rational Functions with the Desmos Activity Builder LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Teachers will experience a Desmos interactive lessons that explore the real-world applications of rational functions. Participants will learn Desmos-based engagement strategies and activities that enhance understanding of key concepts and encourage problem-solving with technology.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

9:30am CST

Exponential Functions Using Nearpod LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Teachers will experience a Nearpod lesson on Exponential functions. Teachers will also examine the teacher support page that go with the Nearpod lesson.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

9:30am CST

Goal! CBLI Strategies for Solving Quadratics LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Teachers will explore Ellavation Srategies for meaningful discourse in the Math classroom
Speakers
avatar for Jeanette Robledo

Jeanette Robledo

Math Teacher and Department Chair, Aldine ISD
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Samuel Ramirez

Math IS/DC
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

9:30am CST

Goal! Right Triangle Trigonometry with Nearpod LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Teachers will experience a Nearpod lesson on M3T2L1 & L2: The tangent ratio. Teachers will also examine the teacher support page to gain an understanding of the Nearpod lesson design
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

9:30am CST

Strategies for Leveraging Student Work in Probability LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will internalize a Probability lesson to design strategies for
Speakers
avatar for Paula Freeney

Paula Freeney

HS Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

9:30am CST

Using Depth & Complexity to Differentiate and Empower Critical Thinking for All Rm 2309 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session is a REPEAT of the September Session. Educators face unique challenges when designing differentiated learning opportunities for students. The Depth & Complexity Framework provides educators with concrete tools that help students achieve the highest levels of thinking. Based on the foundation that students should approach learning in ways similar to professionals/experts,
Speakers
avatar for Susan Pelezo

Susan Pelezo

Executive Director of Advance Academics, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

9:30am CST

Active Reading Strategies in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2105 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
During this session teachers will learn strategies to address struggling readers. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Case Studies How and When for World Geography Rm 2114 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will walk through how to create a case study of your choosing and how to implement activities in it to help with student understanding.
Speakers
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William Danes

Department Chair, Davis 9th Grade
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
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Dawn Brimhall

Instructional Specialist, Davis High School
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Create Your Own Adventure Rm 2310 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will walk through how to create a Choose Your Own Adventure style lesson to allow students to have choice in how they learn about topics. Recommended for Advanced Academics, but open to all!
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Developing Process Skills: Cause and Effect Relationships Rm2104 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Learn how to promote critical thinking in your classroom. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

From Routine to Rich Dialogue: Empowering Daily Student Discourse Room 2309 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
In this session, educators will explore a powerful, adaptable strategy rooted in the QSSSA framework from Seidlitz Education. Designed to span all grade levels and content areas, this approach fosters consistent student discourse through structured routines and effective questioning techniques. Ideal for English learners (EBs) yet equally impactful in diverse classrooms, the strategy equips teachers to create an inclusive environment where every voice contributes to deeper learning. Walk away with practical tools to seamlessly integrate daily questioning and dialogue into your teaching practice, empowering students to think critically and communicate confidently.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Learning that Sticks: Using Retrieval Practice in Social Studies Rm 2313 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that focuses on getting the information out of students' heads. During this session, we will experience a variety of retrieval practices and research-based strategies that help make student learning visible. Participants will leave this session with new ways to transform learning through the implementation of these powerful teaching strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis Rm 2307 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Newsela Rm 707 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Newsela is an online platform that provides news and other content to help students improve their reading skills, critical thinking, and media literacy. Come learn how you can use it in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Powerful Geography Rm 2301 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Project Based Learning Rm2117 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will highlight the fundamentals of Project Based Learning and how it differs from a la carte projects in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tynica Robert-McMillan

Tynica Robert-McMillan

Instructional Specialist, Eisenhower High School, Aldine ISD
My name is Tynica Robert-McMillan. I am a native of New Orleans, Louisana, graduated from Southern A & M University; Bachelor in Social Science, University of Phoenix; Masters in Business Administration, Prairie View A&M University; Masters in Educational Leadership. My careers have... Read More →
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Storytelling, Constitutional Thinking Skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2305 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Teaching Social Studies to ELLs Rm 2306 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will examine practical approaches to differentiation in the secondary social studies classroom. Examples of engaging accommodations for all language proficiency levels plus strategies that maximize content mastery while students acquire academic language will be included.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

The Impact of Rigorous Discourse through ABBA 2.0 RM 2111 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
In this engaging professional development session, educators will explore the power of rigorous discourse through the innovative ABBA 2.0 framework. Designed specifically for the social studies content area, this session will guide participants in implementing structured student conversations that effectively incorporate academic vocabulary. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with strategies tailored to different levels of language learners, ensuring accessibility and growth for beginners, intermediates, advanced, and advanced high students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

9:30am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Chad Cochran

Chad Cochran

Digital Learning Specialist - Middle School • Bamberg Prof Dev And Resource Ctr, Aldine ISD
I am awesome.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

9:30am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Claudia Chapa

Claudia Chapa

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
avatar for Albert Davila

Albert Davila

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

9:30am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Roberto Soracco

Roberto Soracco

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
DP

Dora Perez

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

9:30am CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Christopher Garza

Christopher Garza

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

9:30am CST

7th Grade Lesson Internaliation (Room 608) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will internalize a key lesson from the upcoming unit.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Kimberly Lucas

Kimberly Lucas

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Check for Understanding (Room 605) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Come explore the How -To of CFUs in literacy instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Talia Presley

Talia Presley

Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Data Tracking (Room 603) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
This session will explore recent data around the ELA middle school SMART goal and other key standards.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Joy Etheridge

Joy Etheridge

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Effective use of Socratic Seminars (Room 604) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore ways to make the most of their Wit and Wisdom Socratic Seminars
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Magic School (MUST bring laptop or tablet-Room 607) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Hop on the Magic School AI bus to learn about easy ways to use tech to teach and learn. You must have a laptop or tablet at DSD to be admitted to this session.)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for India Cunningham-Ratliff

India Cunningham-Ratliff

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

No More Audio Books (Room 602) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will review strategies for engaging readers.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Cormisha Burrell

Cormisha Burrell

Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Patterns of Power (Room 606) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore ways to utilize mentor senrtences to teach powerful patterns of writing.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Reaching All Learners (Room 610) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will learn various startegies for engaging students with various learning styles.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
MS

Markesha Stennis

Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Talk Read Talk Write (Room 609) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will learn how to use the Talk Read Talk Write strategy for student discourse nd writing within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Wit and Wisdom and ABBA 2.0 (Room 611) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will learn how to use the ABBA 2.0 strategy for student discourse within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

9:30am CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

9:30am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

9:30am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Nimitz HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

9:30am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

9:30am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

9:30am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

9:30am CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Eisenhower HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

10:00am CST

Dual Images - 3D glasses and art LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Tuesday January 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Mead Middle School
  Visual Arts

10:00am CST

Sculpture Workshop- Wire Jewelry LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Tuesday January 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Mead Middle School
  Visual Arts

10:00am CST

Visual Math to Grid Drawing LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
The presentation could introduce teachers to the concept of gridding (x and cross grid) as well as Scott Robertson’s method of multiplying and dividing shapes, planes, and space as a tool for enhancing accuracy, proportion, and interdisciplinary learning.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Mead Middle School
  Visual Arts

12:30pm CST

1st Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 706 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Jovan Freeman

Jovan Freeman

Instructional Specialist
LS

Lela Scott

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

12:30pm CST

1st Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development-Room 711 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

12:30pm CST

2nd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 708 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
JD

Joamy Diaz

Math Instructional Specialist
NC

Nicholas Curry

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

12:30pm CST

2nd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development-Room 713 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

12:30pm CST

3rd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 217 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
MT

Mariella Turcios

Math Instructional Specialist
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
avatar for Josefina Keyser

Josefina Keyser

Math Instructional Specialist, Alsine
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

3rd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development - Room 604 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

4th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 219 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
LF

LaTia Foster

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

4th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development - Room 605 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

5th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 223 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

5th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development - Room 606 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 214 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
CS

Christy South

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Flores

Stephanie Flores

District Multilingual Coach, Aldine ISD
Stephanie Flores graduated from the University of Houston Downtown in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Flores's professional career is split between private and public education. For 10 years she was a Director of Early Childhood in the private sector where... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting - Room 607 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

12:30pm CST

AI isn’t Cheating: Changing the Educator’s Mindset LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Keep up with new and innovative ways to use AI in your Social Studies Instruction
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies

12:30pm CST

The POWER of Anchor Charts LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will demonstrate how to set up anchor charts for students to create during instruction. This allows for student ownership and accountability for their own learning making instruction both powerful and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Longoria

Rachel Longoria

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Stovall Middle School
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Accelerating Growth with Amira FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Teachers will learn effective strategies for using Amira to accelerate student learning and help build fluent readers. Please bring a charged laptop to engage in the learning activities.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

12:30pm CST

Editing Essentials in Amplify FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Struggling to help your students polish their writing? Unlock the power of editing with Amplify! This session will equip you with practical strategies to teach students essential editing skills, fostering precision and confidence in their writing for improved performance on STAAR and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

12:30pm CST

Mastering Small Groups during the Reading Component FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Are you still reading to all your students? Learn to master small group instruction during Amplify's reading component to build student ownership and help them excel on STAAR. Discover how differentiation is the ultimate STAAR preparation strategy.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

12:30pm CST

5th Grade Race to the Finish Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
TB

Tiffany Bell

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  5th Grade ELA/SLA

12:30pm CST

Depth and Complexity LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session provides educators with concrete tools that help educators achieve at the highest levels of thinking.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Storytelling, Constitutional thinking skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Building a Google Site for Classroom Engagment LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Teachers will understand the benefits of building their own Google Site for the classroom; they will be able to build a simple site and add pages of their own during the session.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Picture Books and more to expand thinking in the 6-8 Social Studies Classroom LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Discover how to use picture books and other engaging resources to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and promote critical thinking in the social studies classroom. This session will provide practical strategies and curated materials to connect historical events, cultural concepts, and geographic themes to students' lives, creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Teaching Social Studies for ELLS LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will feature accomodations for all EB profciency levels
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Powerful Geography LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6th & 9th Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

CBPL 6th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
SW

Sarah Worden

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6th Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

CBPL 7th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
LC

Lacey Chapron

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Nimitz HS
  7th Grade Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Differentiating STAAR ALT Activities for Diverse Learners LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to effectively implement STAAR ATL activities across all levels. This interactive session will explore best practices, differentiation techniques, and engaging resources to help your students succeed.
Speakers
CK

Chevelle Kirkpatrick

Special Education teacher, Harris Academy
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE & SLC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

What's in your Bucket? LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Let's create activities for IEP goals. Many teachers don't have or understand how to create manipulatives for IEP buckets. So why not join in on a day to choose one student from your class to create their IEP goals manipulatives with other like minded teachers!
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE  SLC & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

Assistive Tech & Centers: Empowering Learners LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This professional development session will explore the effective use of assistive technology (AT) and learning centers to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs. Participants will learn about a variety of AT tools and discover how to integrate them into centers to create engaging and accessible learning experiences for all students.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

Trauma and Compassion Fatigue LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session explores the various types of trauma and their potential impact on educators and students. Participants will gain insights into recognizing trauma, understanding its effects, and developing strategies for self-care and student support. The session will also address compassion fatigue and its implications for educators.
Speakers
avatar for Tanisha Jones

Tanisha Jones

Licensed Professional Counselor, Rayford Intermediate
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

Functional Communication for Structure Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This professional development session will focus on strategies for promoting functional communication in a structured learning classroom environment. Participants will explore techniques for supporting students with diverse communication needs, including sign language and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. Emphasis will be placed on creating individualized communication plans and fostering a supportive, inclusive classroom culture. Attendees will leave with practical tools to enhance student engagement, independence, and social interaction.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

Managing the Stress of Challenging Behaviors FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This interactive session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand your stress response and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Learn practical techniques to navigate challenging situations and build your capacity for resilience.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

Transition: Stepping out of the Classroom into Adult Life LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will guide learners in exploring postsecondary options for students with disabilities and preparing for life after high school. Participants will gain insights into college, career, and military pathways, understand key planning steps, and discover resources to support a successful transition to adulthood for students with disabilities.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
DT

Dave Threat

Transition Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

Unlocking Collaborations: Empowering Paras to Maximize Student Outcomes LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Are you ready to take your teacher-para collaboration to the next level? After a semester of working together, this session is designed to refresh and energize your partnership with practical strategies and tools that focus on what matters most: maximizing student outcomes.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Paulette Graves

Paulette Graves

Special Education Teacher, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

What's the Function (FBAs and BIPs) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will help learners understand that an FBA identifies the purpose of behaviors interfering with learning. Through assessments and hypothesis development, participants understand how BIPs reduce disruptions and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Rosalyn Holmes

Rosalyn Holmes

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

12:30pm CST

Foldable Fun with Texas Science LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Discover ways to integrate Texas Science foldables into learning stations to improve student comprehension and retention of our 3rd Nine-Weeks SMART goal. By the end of this session, you will be prepared to design engaging and impactful review activities for your students.
Speakers
DS

Denise Saenz

Instrucational Specialist
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS
  Grades 3-5 Science

12:30pm CST

We Explored- Now What? LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Utilize the Texas Science Workbook to help students transition from exploring to explaining scientific phenomena. Participants will learn to use the "Explain" sections to assist students in finding evidence and reasoning for their claims in the CER process. They will also discover methods to check for understanding while ensuring that all students are engaged and develop scientific literacy. Please bring your device.
Speakers
IC

Ianisha Chambers-Humphery

5th Grade Science Teacher, Aldine ISD
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
avatar for Latarsha King

Latarsha King

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Aldine HS
  Grades 3-5 Science

12:30pm CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.2 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

12:30pm CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting -Room 714 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

12:30pm CST

Full STEAM Ahead! LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Participants will discover how to use the Texas Science STEAM stations to tailor learning experiences in the K-2 classroom. This hands-on session will equip participants with strategies to implement the STEAM stations right away in their classrooms. The focus of the STEAM stations will be on the SMART Goals for the 3rd Nine Weeks
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
avatar for Stacey Rogers

Stacey Rogers

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Science

12:30pm CST

Kinder: Great Minds Prep for Success - Concept Development- Room 710
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
● Describe the purpose of the Concept Development and its effective implementation.
● Plan for instruction that engages students in developing an understanding of new concepts by connecting them to previously learned concepts.
● Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
● Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Math Self Contained

12:30pm CST

Kinder: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work-Room 704 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Carbajal

Jessica Carbajal

Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
EA

Elizabeth Aguilar

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Self Contained

12:30pm CST

Adding Fun to the Equation: Creating Math Learning Opportunities for the Young Learner- Room 701 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Come experience ways to engage our youngest mathematicians! During this session, you will explore play opportunities that will motivate your students while learning and reinforcing the most important pre-k math concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  PK Math Self Contained

12:30pm CST

PK Math Centers by Lakeshore FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
In this session, teachers will learn about Lakeshore center activities aligned to CIRCLE that can be implemented during center time.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Gomez

Richard Gomez

Regional Manager, Lakeshore Learning
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  PK Math Self Contained

12:30pm CST

Building Differentiated Nearpod Lessons for Social Studies LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Educators will become aware of what Nearpod has to offer when it comes to building SS lessons that are differentiated and scaffolded for various populations. The focus will be on using the unit guides to build a lesson with different Nearpod comopnents and with the end in mind: What do the students have to learn?
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Villlarreal

Brenda Villlarreal

Bilingual Teacher
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Enhancing Cause and Effect Relationships using STUDIES WEEKLY LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
With Cause and Effect being the Social Studies SMART GOAL for 24-25, Studies Weekly offeres many supports to best highlight this amazing skill to grow our future historians into critical thinkers!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 702 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
LD

Lakrisha Dixon

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-2nd Math

12:30pm CST

Prek-K: Great Minds- Number Core-Room 709 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Participants will explore how young children expereince and engage with numbers, learn what skills students need to develop before they can use numbers to represent groups of object or use them in problem solving, and understand the sequence and improtance of teaching number 0-5, 6-10, and 10-20 in systematic, controlled process.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-K Math Self Contained

12:30pm CST

6th Grade Lesson Internalization (Room 608) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Participants will internalize a key lesson from the upcoming unit.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Kimberly Lucas

Kimberly Lucas

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Check for Understanding (Room 605) FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Come explore the How -To of CFUs in literacy instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Talia Presley

Talia Presley

Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Data Tracking (Room 603) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
This session will explore recent data around the ELA middle school SMART goal and other key standards.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Joy Etheridge

Joy Etheridge

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Effective use of Socratic Seminars (Room 604) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Participants will explore ways to make the most of their Wit and Wisdom Socratic Seminars
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Magic School (MUST bring laptop or tablet-Room 607) FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Hop on the Magic School AI bus to learn about easy ways to use tech to teach and learn. You must have a laptop or tablet at DSD to be admitted to this session.)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for India Cunningham-Ratliff

India Cunningham-Ratliff

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Patterns of Power (Room 606) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Participants will explore ways to utilize mentor senrtences to teach powerful patterns of writing.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Reaching All Learners (Room 610) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Participants will learn various startegies for engaging students with various learning styles.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
MS

Markesha Stennis

Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Talk Read Talk Write (Room 609) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Participants will learn how to use the Talk Read Talk Write strategy for student discourse nd writing within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Wit and Wisdom and ABBA 2.0 (Room 611) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Participants will learn how to use the ABBA 2.0 strategy for student discourse within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:55pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

12:30pm CST

Integrating Speaking and Writing in the English Block LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Engaging in structured speaking conversations provides students with opportunities to collaborate and delve into deeper comprehension and critical thinking. By exchanging ideas, students practice using complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary in real time. These conversations serve as a bridge to writing, enabling them to develop more elaborate and well-organized ideas that translate into insightful, well-supported analyses in their written work. This integrated approach strengthens both their oral and written communication skills, preparing them for academic and real-world success.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

12:30pm CST

Intentional Planning and Writing Feedback with MagicSchool AI LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will learn about various tools to use for intentional planning along with the Writing Feedback tool to provide accurate and actionable feedback to students about their writing.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

12:30pm CST

Lesson Internalization for Special Populations LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This session will provide teachers with various strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Teachers will also be provided with planning time to review upcoming lessons and plan scaffolds and extensions to meet the needs of all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Tremaine Sanders

Tremaine Sanders

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

12:30pm CST

Planning for Advanced Academics LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This session is for Advanced Academics only. Teachers will receive guidance and planning time for their upcoming units.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Craig

Kathryn Craig

Aldine ISD
Although this is Kathryn's second career, she has been in education with primarily serving and supporting urban schools for over two decades.  She started her career as an ELA and American Studies high school teacher in Spring ISD, went on to become a K-12 District Coach to serve... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

12:30pm CST

Planning for Small Group Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Are you looking for ways to effectively support your students’ writing growth in small groups? This interactive professional development session will provide you with practical strategies and tools to get started with small group writing interventions. Participants will learn how to identify student needs using data, group students effectively, and plan targeted lessons that build writing skills._x000D_
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Embedded Planning Time: Work collaboratively with colleagues to design small group writing lessons that align with your students' needs and your curriculum._x000D_
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah Foster-Yankey

Sarah Foster-Yankey

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

12:30pm CST

“Newsela: Complementing Your Curriculum” LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will explore the Newsela collection(s) curated specifically to support the Odell ELA curriculum. Participants will also leverage curated content and teaching resources to plan learning experiences aligned to their specific instructional priorities.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

12:30pm CST

Applications of Rational Functions using the Desmos Activity Builder LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Teachers will experience a Desmos interactive lessons that explore the real-world applications of rational functions. Participants will learn Desmos-based engagement strategies and activities that enhance understanding of key concepts and encourage problem-solving with technology.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

DESMOS for STAAR FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training will guide teachers through the features and tools of Desmos, helping them effectively integrate the platform to support student success on the STAAR assessments. Participants will learn how to use Desmos for interactive practice, formative assessment, and test-taking strategies that align with STAAR test requirements.
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Robinson

Miranda Robinson

Master Algebra Teacher, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

Desmos for Student Engagement LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Highly-recommended for Non-Carnegie teachers:
This training will show high school math teachers how to use Desmos Classroom to create interactive, engaging lessons that make learning math more fun and dynamic.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

Exponential Functions Using Nearpod LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Teachers will experience a Nearpod lesson on Exponential functions. Teachers will also examine the teacher support page that go with the Nearpod lesson.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

Integrating speaking and writing in HS Math LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will learn how to integrate oracy and writing strategies using GM4T1L1: Circles
Speakers
avatar for Gemela Lim

Gemela Lim

HS Math Instructional Specialist
avatar for Alvaro Canales

Alvaro Canales

Multilingual Coach, Aldine ISD-Multilingual Dept
Alvaro Canales is a product of Aldine ISD (Nimitz HS, c/o '99), and he has since worked at Nimitz High School, Hall Center for Education, Davis Ninth Grade School, and Blanson CTE HS. He is currently a district multilingual coach. His 21 years in education have culminated so far in... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

IXL: Leveraging Progress Data & Skills Plans for Student Growth (Virtual Training) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training will equip teachers with the tools to effectively utilize IXL's Skills Plan to tailor personalized learning pathways for students and track their progress with detailed reports. Participants will learn how to interpret data, set goals, and use actionable insights to drive student success and improve classroom outcomes.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

Leveraging TLAC to Drive Effective Instruction (New Teachers) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
New teachers will learn how to seamlessy implement TLAC strategies to maximize instructional time.
Speakers
DP

Danelyn Paraiso Geraldizo

High School Math Teacher, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

Magic School: Your AI Assistant FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training will show high school math teachers how to leverage AI tools to streamline lesson planning and create targeted, data-driven instruction. Teachers will explore ways AI can assist in differentiating content, assessing student needs, and enhancing overall instructional effectiveness.
Speakers
avatar for Joshua Stoebner

Joshua Stoebner

Teacher, Mathematics, Nimitz High School
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

NCTM's 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Math Discourse LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training will help high school math teachers use NCTM's 5 Practices to effectively leverage student work in facilitating productive math discourse. Teachers will learn strategies for guiding discussions that deepen understanding and encourage meaningful peer-to-peer learning.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Math

12:30pm CST

Active Reading Strategies in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2105 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
During this session teachers will learn strategies to address struggling readers. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

AI: The New Teacher's Pet Rm 2116 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training session aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their social studies curriculum. Participants will explore various AI applications that can enhance teaching methodologies, promote student engagement, and foster critical thinking skills.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

AP/ DC/ On-Ramps CBPL Rm 2310 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This session is an option CBPL for AP/ DC/ or OnRamp Classes.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Case Studies How and When for World Geography Rm 2114 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This session will walk through how to create a case study of your choosing and how to implement activities in it to help with student understanding.
Speakers
WD

William Danes

Department Chair, Davis 9th Grade
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
DB

Dawn Brimhall

Instructional Specialist, Davis High School
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Developing Process Skills: Cause and Effect Relationships Rm2104 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Learn how to promote critical thinking in your classroom. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Learning that Sticks: Using Retrieval Practice in Social Studies Rm 2313 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that focuses on getting the information out of students' heads. During this session, we will experience a variety of retrieval practices and research-based strategies that help make student learning visible. Participants will leave this session with new ways to transform learning through the implementation of these powerful teaching strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis Rm 2307 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Powerful Geography Rm 2301 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Storytelling, Constitutional Thinking Skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2305 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Teaching Social Studies to ELLs Rm 2306 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This session will examine practical approaches to differentiation in the secondary social studies classroom. Examples of engaging accommodations for all language proficiency levels plus strategies that maximize content mastery while students acquire academic language will be included.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

The Impact of Rigorous Discourse through ABBA 2.0RM 2111 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
In this engaging professional development session, educators will explore the power of rigorous discourse through the innovative ABBA 2.0 framework. Designed specifically for the social studies content area, this session will guide participants in implementing structured student conversations that effectively incorporate academic vocabulary. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with strategies tailored to different levels of language learners, ensuring accessibility and growth for beginners, intermediates, advanced, and advanced high students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Using Depth & Complexity to Differentiate and Empower Critical Thinking for All Rm 2309 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This session is a REPEAT of the September Session. Educators face unique challenges when designing differentiated learning opportunities for students. The Depth & Complexity Framework provides educators with concrete tools that help students achieve the highest levels of thinking. Based on the foundation that students should approach learning in ways similar to professionals/experts,
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

12:30pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Roberto Soracco

Roberto Soracco

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
DP

Dora Perez

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

12:30pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Claudia Chapa

Claudia Chapa

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
avatar for Albert Davila

Albert Davila

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

12:30pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Chad Cochran

Chad Cochran

Digital Learning Specialist - Middle School • Bamberg Prof Dev And Resource Ctr, Aldine ISD
I am awesome.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

12:30pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Christopher Garza

Christopher Garza

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

12:30pm CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

12:30pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

12:30pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

12:30pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

12:30pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

12:30pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Nimitz HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

12:30pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

12:30pm CST

Collaborative Content Planning for the 3rd and 4th NW SMART Goals/SEPS LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Collaborative Content Planning for the 3rd and 4th NW for the following campus: MacArthur HS, KEC, Hall Academy, YWLA and GAP.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

12:30pm CST

Collaborative Content Planning for the 3rd and 4th NW SMART Goals/SEPS LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Collaborative Content Planning for the 3rd and 4th NW for the following campus: Aldine HS.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  High School Science

1:00pm CST

Indonesian Shadow Puppets LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will create an articulated puppet,
collaborate on a stop-motion narrative,
and edit their final film using Canva.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Mead Middle School
  Visual Arts

1:00pm CST

Painting Roulette LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Cooperative learning painting lesson
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Mead Middle School
  Visual Arts

1:00pm CST

Weaving Sculptures LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Each step in weaving builds upon the previous one. Starting with simple paper weaving techniques to more complex fabric (fiber) weaving projects like a bag. As you progress, you will gain a deeper understanding of weaving techniques and creative possibilities!
Tuesday January 7, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Mead Middle School
  Visual Arts

2:00pm CST

1st Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 706 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Jovan Freeman

Jovan Freeman

Instructional Specialist
LS

Lela Scott

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

2:00pm CST

1st Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency-Room 711 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  1st Grade Math

2:00pm CST

2nd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work- Room 708 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
JD

Joamy Diaz

Math Instructional Specialist
NC

Nicholas Curry

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

2:00pm CST

2nd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency-Room 713 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  2nd Grade Math

2:00pm CST

AI isn’t Cheating: Changing the Educator’s Mindset LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Keep up with new and innovative ways to use AI in your Social Studies Instruction
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies

2:00pm CST

The POWER of Anchor Charts LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will demonstrate how to set up anchor charts for students to create during instruction. This allows for student ownership and accountability for their own learning making instruction both powerful and valuable.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Longoria

Rachel Longoria

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Stovall Middle School
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Race to the Finish _x000D_ Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers _x000D_ LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Likitia Johnson

Likitia Johnson

3-5 ELA Instructional Specialist, Marcella Elementary Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd Grade ELA/SLA

2:00pm CST

Accelerating Growth with Amira FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Teachers will learn effective strategies for using Amira to accelerate student learning and help build fluent readers. Please bring a charged laptop to engage in the learning activities.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

2:00pm CST

Editing Essentials in Amplify LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Struggling to help your students polish their writing? Unlock the power of editing with Amplify! This session will equip you with practical strategies to teach students essential editing skills, fostering precision and confidence in their writing for improved performance on STAAR and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

2:00pm CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Bernadette Islas

Bernadette Islas

Biliteracy Coach, Aldine ISD,
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA
  • Room B6
  • Choice or Required Session Choice

2:00pm CST

Mastering Small Groups during the Reading Component FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Are you still reading to all your students? Learn to master small group instruction during Amplify's reading component to build student ownership and help them excel on STAAR. Discover how differentiation is the ultimate STAAR preparation strategy.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

2:00pm CST

Using MagicSchool AI for ECRs FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Participants will explore how Magic AI can support them with enhancing ECRs through scoring and providing feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  3rd-5th ELA/SLA

2:00pm CST

4th Grade Race to the Finish Understanding the Prompt & Tiered Graphic Organizers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Empower students to excel in extended constructed responses with tiered graphic organizers and student-friendly rubrics tailored for Amplify lessons. This session will provide practical tools to foster student ownership and support, driving higher ECR scores through clear structure and guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Tamika Moten

Tamika Moten

District Literacy Coach, Aldine Independent School District
With a heart of service, a love for children, and a passion for reading Tamika Moten is currently a District Literacy Coach in Aldine Independent School District and has worked in the district for 23 years in several capacities. She has served as a teacher, Response to Intervention... Read More →
avatar for Judarrah Hawkins

Judarrah Hawkins

ELAR 3-5 Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Tanya Ashford

Tanya Ashford

Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS & LaPromesa
  4th Grade ELA/SLA

2:00pm CST

Depth and Complexity LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session provides educators with concrete tools that help educators achieve at the highest levels of thinking.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Storytelling, Constitutional thinking skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6 thru 12 Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Building a Google Site for Classroom Engagment LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Teachers will understand the benefits of building their own Google Site for the classroom; they will be able to build a simple site and add pages of their own during the session.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Picture Books and more to expand thinking in the 6-8 Social Studies Classroom LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Discover how to use picture books and other engaging resources to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and promote critical thinking in the social studies classroom. This session will provide practical strategies and curated materials to connect historical events, cultural concepts, and geographic themes to students' lives, creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Teaching Social Studies for ELLS LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will feature accomodations for all EB profciency levels
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6/7/8 Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Powerful Geography LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6th & 9th Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

CBPL 6th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
SW

Sarah Worden

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  6th Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

CBPL 7th grade LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Teachers will be allowed to plan for the upcoming units to get ahead. KUBS, Do Nows, and activitues would need to be uploaded into some type of drive for accountibility. (This should help with being able to do lesson rehearsals and student work analysis time)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
LC

Lacey Chapron

Social Studies Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Nimitz HS
  7th Grade Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Functional Communication for Structure Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This professional development session will focus on strategies for promoting functional communication in a structured learning classroom environment. Participants will explore techniques for supporting students with diverse communication needs, including sign language and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. Emphasis will be placed on creating individualized communication plans and fostering a supportive, inclusive classroom culture. Attendees will leave with practical tools to enhance student engagement, independence, and social interaction.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

2:00pm CST

Managing the Stress of Challenging Behaviors LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will help learners understand that an FBA identifies the purpose of behaviors interfering with learning. Through assessments and hypothesis development, participants understand how BIPs reduce disruptions and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

2:00pm CST

Transition: Stepping out of the Classroom into Adult Life LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will guide learners in exploring postsecondary options for students with disabilities and preparing for life after high school. Participants will gain insights into college, career, and military pathways, understand key planning steps, and discover resources to support a successful transition to adulthood for students with disabilities.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
DT

Dave Threat

Transition Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

2:00pm CST

Trauma and Compassion Fatigue LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session explores the various types of trauma and their potential impact on educators and students. Participants will gain insights into recognizing trauma, understanding its effects, and developing strategies for self-care and student support. The session will also address compassion fatigue and its implications for educators.
Speakers
avatar for Tanisha Jones

Tanisha Jones

Licensed Professional Counselor, Rayford Intermediate
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

2:00pm CST

Unlocking Collaborations: Empowering Paras to Maximize Student Outcomes LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Are you ready to take your teacher-para collaboration to the next level? After a semester of working together, this session is designed to refresh and energize your partnership with practical strategies and tools that focus on what matters most: maximizing student outcomes.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Paulette Graves

Paulette Graves

Special Education Teacher, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

2:00pm CST

What's the Function (FBAs and BIPs) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will help learners understand that an FBA identifies the purpose of behaviors interfering with learning. Through assessments and hypothesis development, participants understand how BIPs reduce disruptions and teach appropriate replacement behaviors.
Speakers
BE

Brittany Edwards

Director of Special Education Programming and Instructional Improvement
avatar for Rosalyn Holmes

Rosalyn Holmes

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine MS
  GAP  ECSE  SLC  & TSC Teachers (Only)

2:00pm CST

We Explored- Now What? LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Utilize the Texas Science Workbook to help students transition from exploring to explaining scientific phenomena. Participants will learn to use the "Explain" sections to assist students in finding evidence and reasoning for their claims in the CER process. They will also discover methods to check for understanding while ensuring that all students are engaged and develop scientific literacy. Please bring your device.
Speakers
IC

Ianisha Chambers-Humphery

5th Grade Science Teacher, Aldine ISD
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
avatar for Latarsha King

Latarsha King

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS
  Grade 5 Science

2:00pm CST

Foldable Fun with Texas Science LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Discover ways to integrate Texas Science foldables into learning stations to improve student comprehension and retention of our 3rd Nine-Weeks SMART goal. By the end of this session, you will be prepared to design engaging and impactful review activities for your students.
Speakers
DS

Denise Saenz

Instrucational Specialist
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS
  Grades 3-5 Science

2:00pm CST

Rockin’ Instructional Strategies FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Discover how to implement “Playlist Strategies” with Texas Science to enhance student engagement and foster deeper comprehension, connection, and communication of Science content.
Speakers
avatar for Telicia Smith

Telicia Smith

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Aldine HS
  Grades 3-5 Science

2:00pm CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.3 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

2:00pm CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting -Room 714 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Math

2:00pm CST

Full STEAM Ahead! LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Participants will discover how to use the Texas Science STEAM stations to tailor learning experiences in the K-2 classroom. This hands-on session will equip participants with strategies to implement the STEAM stations right away in their classrooms. The focus of the STEAM stations will be on the SMART Goals for the 3rd Nine Weeks
Speakers
avatar for Stacey Rogers

Stacey Rogers

Science Coach, Aldine ISD
avatar for Nancy Bracy

Nancy Bracy

Program Director of Primary and Elementary Science, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  K-2 Science

2:00pm CST

Kinder: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency-Room 710
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Math Self Contained

2:00pm CST

Kinder: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work-Room 704 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Carbajal

Jessica Carbajal

Math Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
EA

Elizabeth Aguilar

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  Kinder Self Contained

2:00pm CST

Adding Fun to the Equation: Creating Math Learning Opportunities for the Young Learner- Room 701 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Come experience ways to engage our youngest mathematicians! During this session, you will explore play opportunities that will motivate your students while learning and reinforcing the most important pre-k math concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  PK Math Self Contained

2:00pm CST

PK Math Centers by Lakeshore LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
In this session, teachers will learn about Lakeshore center activities aligned to CIRCLE that can be implemented during center time.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Gomez

Richard Gomez

Regional Manager, Lakeshore Learning
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  PK Math Self Contained

2:00pm CST

Building Differentiated Nearpod Lessons for Social Studies LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Educators will become aware of what Nearpod has to offer when it comes to building SS lessons that are differentiated and scaffolded for various populations. The focus will be on using the unit guides to build a lesson with different Nearpod comopnents and with the end in mind: What do the students have to learn?
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Villlarreal

Brenda Villlarreal

Bilingual Teacher
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Enhancing Cause and Effect Relationships using STUDIES WEEKLY LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
With Cause and Effect being the Social Studies SMART GOAL for 24-25, Studies Weekly offeres many supports to best highlight this amazing skill to grow our future historians into critical thinkers!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Joseph Lucario

Dr. Joseph Lucario

Program Director of Primary, Elementary and Middle School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-2 Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 702 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
LD

Lakrisha Dixon

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-2nd Math

2:00pm CST

Prek-K: Great Minds- Number Core-Room 709 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Participants will explore how young children expereince and engage with numbers, learn what skills students need to develop before they can use numbers to represent groups of object or use them in problem solving, and understand the sequence and improtance of teaching number 0-5, 6-10, and 10-20 in systematic, controlled process.
Speakers
avatar for Leticia Sibrian

Leticia Sibrian

Primary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:20pm CST
Davis HS
  PK-K Math Self Contained

2:00pm CST

CER LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Claim Evidence Reasoning with Texas Science
Speakers
avatar for Lasundra Walker

Lasundra Walker

Science Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
DW

Darnisia Wallace

Science Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

2:00pm CST

Fostering Relevant Engagement/Phenomena LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Engagement and Phenomena go Hand and Hand
Speakers
CG

Clara Garza

Science Instructional Specialist, Hambrick MS
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

2:00pm CST

Graphs and Charts LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Help students read graphs and charts!
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
avatar for Karen Thomas

Karen Thomas

Science Instructional Specialist, Drew Academy
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

2:00pm CST

Incorporating Instructional Strategies LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Incorporate Accomodation Central and Ellevation strategies to support Texas Science Instruction
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Dr. Willette Trotty-Aubrey

Program Director for Middle School Science, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine. I am the Middle School Science Program Director.
VR

Vanesa Reyes

Science Department Chair, YWLA
She is energetic.
DS

Destinee Stroud

Science Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:25pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Middle School Science

2:00pm CST

3rd Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 217 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
MT

Mariella Turcios

Math Instructional Specialist
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
avatar for Josefina Keyser

Josefina Keyser

Math Instructional Specialist, Alsine
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

3rd Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success - Fluency - Room 604 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

4th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 219 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
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Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
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LaTia Foster

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

4th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success -Fluency - Room 605 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

5th Grade: Beyond the Grade: Uncovering the Story in Student Work - Room 223 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session will equip math teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively leverage student work as a powerful tool for informing instructional decisions and promoting student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

5th Grade: Great Minds Prep for Success -Fluency 606 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This coaching series focuses on implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition successfully. It was designed for new implementers as well as groups with experienced Eureka Math TEKS Edition teachers seeking additional customized support to improve their implementation. Teacher will address specific areas for improvement and the Guided Observation for Leaders will focus on observing for effective teaching practices.

Participants will
• Describe the purpose of Fluency and its effective implementation.
• Plan for and practice instruction that provides students with opportunities to develop the ability to use mathematical procedures flexibly, accurately, efficiently, and appropriately.
• Use the Implementation Support Tool (IST) as a means of preparation, execution, and reflection.
• Explain how their new understanding will immediately influence their instruction
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

Charting Success Together in Math-Room 214 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
In this professional development session you'll discover the power of co-creating anchor charts with your students. You'll learn how involving students in creating anchor charts with you can boost engagement, empower students to take an active role in their learning, and deepen understanding. Through model and collaboration, you will walk away with ideas of possible anchor charts to use in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
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Christy South

Math Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

Elevating Classroom Discourse: Integrating Structured Conversations ABBA 2.0 and Higher-Order Thinking FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Are your classroom discussions falling flat? Do you dream of sparking intellectual fireworks in your students' minds? Join us as we enhance student engagement and critical thinking through the powerful combination of structured conversations ABBA 2.0 and higher-order questioning techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Flores

Stephanie Flores

District Multilingual Coach, Aldine ISD
Stephanie Flores graduated from the University of Houston Downtown in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Flores's professional career is split between private and public education. For 10 years she was a Director of Early Childhood in the private sector where... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

ST Math Data Tracking & Goal Setting - Room 607 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Empower students to take ownership of their learning in ST Math and set individual and/or classroom goals.
Speakers
avatar for Tia Smart

Tia Smart

Elementary Math Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tia Smart graduated from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has worked as a resource teacher, math teacher,  math instructional coach, and Program Director.  Tia received her Masters of Education in School Leadership from Sam  Houston State University. Tia believes all... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS & La Promesa
  3-5 Math

2:00pm CST

Integrating Speaking and Writing in the English Block LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Engaging in structured speaking conversations provides students with opportunities to collaborate and delve into deeper comprehension and critical thinking. By exchanging ideas, students practice using complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary in real time. These conversations serve as a bridge to writing, enabling them to develop more elaborate and well-organized ideas that translate into insightful, well-supported analyses in their written work. This integrated approach strengthens both their oral and written communication skills, preparing them for academic and real-world success.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

2:00pm CST

Intentional Planning and Writing Feedback with MagicSchool AI LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will learn about various tools to use for intentional planning along with the Writing Feedback tool to provide accurate and actionable feedback to students about their writing.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

2:00pm CST

Lesson Internalization for Special Populations LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session will provide teachers with various strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Teachers will also be provided with planning time to review upcoming lessons and plan scaffolds and extensions to meet the needs of all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Tremaine Sanders

Tremaine Sanders

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

2:00pm CST

Planning for Advanced Academics LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session is for Advanced Academics only. Teachers will receive guidance and planning time for their upcoming units.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Craig

Kathryn Craig

Aldine ISD
Although this is Kathryn's second career, she has been in education with primarily serving and supporting urban schools for over two decades.  She started her career as an ELA and American Studies high school teacher in Spring ISD, went on to become a K-12 District Coach to serve... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

2:00pm CST

Planning for Small Group Learning LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Are you looking for ways to effectively support your students’ writing growth in small groups? This interactive professional development session will provide you with practical strategies and tools to get started with small group writing interventions. Participants will learn how to identify student needs using data, group students effectively, and plan targeted lessons that build writing skills._x000D_
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Examples of scaffolded small group lessons and resources tailored to various skill levels._x000D_
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Embedded Planning Time: Work collaboratively with colleagues to design small group writing lessons that align with your students' needs and your curriculum._x000D_
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Leave the session with ready-to-use plans and the confidence to implement small group writing interventions that make an impact!_x000D_
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah Foster-Yankey

Sarah Foster-Yankey

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

2:00pm CST

“Newsela: Cross-Curricular Literacy” FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will use Newsela to integrate content-area instruction and literacy practices important to their discipline to improve student language comprehension and knowledge acquisition._x000D_
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***This session is open to Social Studies teachers also.
Speakers
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  High School English Language Arts

2:00pm CST

Active Reading Strategies in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2105 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
During this session teachers will learn strategies to address struggling readers. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

AI: The New Teacher's Pet Rm 2116 FULL
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This training session aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their social studies curriculum. Participants will explore various AI applications that can enhance teaching methodologies, promote student engagement, and foster critical thinking skills.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Developing Process Skills: Cause and Effect Relationships Rm2104 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Learn how to promote critical thinking in your classroom. This is not a repeat of the September session, new materials will be presented.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Learning that Sticks: Using Retrieval Practice in Social Studies Rm 2313 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Retrieval practice is a learning strategy that focuses on getting the information out of students' heads. During this session, we will experience a variety of retrieval practices and research-based strategies that help make student learning visible. Participants will leave this session with new ways to transform learning through the implementation of these powerful teaching strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Lesson Rehearsal for the Co-Teach Classroom Rm 2114 FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session is mandatory for all teachers who are involved in a Co-Teach Classroom. Participants will participate in a lesson rehearsal demonstrating a co-teach environment. Teachers will then have the opportunity to create their own lesson using one of the co-teach models.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
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Jessica Gray

Instructional Specialist Carver High School
avatar for Sherri Chambers

Sherri Chambers

Instructional Specialist for Social Studies
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Let's Talk About Image Analysis Rm 2307 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Teachers will compare and contrast three different image analysis strategies to determine which strategy will work best to suit the needs of their students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
avatar for Dylan Kane

Dylan Kane

Social Studies Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
I'm the department chair, instructional specialist, and National History Day sponsor at Mead Middle School.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Newsela Rm 707 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Newsela is an online platform that provides news and other content to help students improve their reading skills, critical thinking, and media literacy. Come learn how you can use it in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Powerful Geography Rm 2301 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Come learn about a new approach to teaching geography and world cultures that takes into account student interests and aspirations and teaches geography content through the lens of career aspirations and personal connections.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Project Based Learning Rm2117 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session will highlight the fundamentals of Project Based Learning and how it differs from a la carte projects in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Tynica Robert-McMillan

Tynica Robert-McMillan

Instructional Specialist, Eisenhower High School, Aldine ISD
My name is Tynica Robert-McMillan. I am a native of New Orleans, Louisana, graduated from Southern A & M University; Bachelor in Social Science, University of Phoenix; Masters in Business Administration, Prairie View A&M University; Masters in Educational Leadership. My careers have... Read More →
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Storytelling, Constitutional Thinking Skills, and Civil Dialogue in the Social Studies Classroom Rm 2305 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Encourage Civics and Governmental Academic Conversations in the classroom to engage students in Higher ordered thinking. The Constitution Center will provide a depth of knowledge for teachers to dive deep into rigorous concepts with students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Teaching Social Studies to ELLs Rm 2306 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session will examine practical approaches to differentiation in the secondary social studies classroom. Examples of engaging accommodations for all language proficiency levels plus strategies that maximize content mastery while students acquire academic language will be included.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

The Impact of Rigorous Discourse through ABBA 2.0 Rm 2111 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
In this engaging professional development session, educators will explore the power of rigorous discourse through the innovative ABBA 2.0 framework. Designed specifically for the social studies content area, this session will guide participants in implementing structured student conversations that effectively incorporate academic vocabulary. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with strategies tailored to different levels of language learners, ensuring accessibility and growth for beginners, intermediates, advanced, and advanced high students.
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Using Depth & Complexity to Differentiate and Empower Critical Thinking for All Rm 2309 LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session is a REPEAT of the September Session. Educators face unique challenges when designing differentiated learning opportunities for students. The Depth & Complexity Framework provides educators with concrete tools that help students achieve the highest levels of thinking. Based on the foundation that students should approach learning in ways similar to professionals/experts,
Speakers
avatar for Deborah Johnson

Deborah Johnson

Program Director for High School Social Studies, Aldine ISD
Welcome to Aldine ISD. I am the Middle School and High School Social Studies Program Director. This will be my 30th year in Aldine.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  HS Social Studies

2:00pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Claudia Chapa

Claudia Chapa

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
avatar for Albert Davila

Albert Davila

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

2:00pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Christopher Garza

Christopher Garza

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

2:00pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Chad Cochran

Chad Cochran

Digital Learning Specialist - Middle School • Bamberg Prof Dev And Resource Ctr, Aldine ISD
I am awesome.
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Magic School

2:00pm CST

Magic School Tools LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This training delves deeper into using MagicSchool AI, focusing on prompt writing and refining AI-generated outputs. Educators learn to craft effective prompts to get the desired results from the AI, and how to modify those outputs to better suit their needs. Additionally, the training covers saving custom prompts for future use and exporting AI-generated content for various applications.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Soliz

Andrea Soliz

Executive Directory Technology, TCCA - Aldine ISD
avatar for Roberto Soracco

Roberto Soracco

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
DP

Dora Perez

Digital Learning Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  Magic School

2:00pm CST

8th Grade Lesson Internalization (Room 608) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will internalize a key lesson from the upcoming unit.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Kimberly Lucas

Kimberly Lucas

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Check for Understanding (Room 605) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Come explore the How -To of CFUs in literacy instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Talia Presley

Talia Presley

Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Data Tracking (Room 603) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
This session will explore recent data around the ELA middle school SMART goal and other key standards.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Joy Etheridge

Joy Etheridge

Instructional Specialist
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Effective use of Socratic Seminars (Room 604) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore ways to make the most of their Wit and Wisdom Socratic Seminars
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Magic School (MUST bring laptop or tablet-Room 607) FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Hop on the Magic School AI bus to learn about easy ways to use tech to teach and learn. You must have a laptop or tablet at DSD to be admitted to this session.)
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for India Cunningham-Ratliff

India Cunningham-Ratliff

District Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

No More Audio Books (Room 602) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will review strategies for engaging readers.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
avatar for Cormisha Burrell

Cormisha Burrell

Literacy Coach, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Patterns of Power (Room 606) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore ways to utilize mentor senrtences to teach powerful patterns of writing.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Reaching All Learners (Room 610) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will learn various startegies for engaging students with various learning styles.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
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Markesha Stennis

Instructional Specialist, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Talk Read Talk Write (Room 609) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will learn how to use the Talk Read Talk Write strategy for student discourse nd writing within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

Wit and Wisdom and ABBA 2.0 (Room 611) LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will learn how to use the ABBA 2.0 strategy for student discourse within Wit and Wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michelle Becwar

Dr. Michelle Becwar

ELA Program Director, Aldine ISD
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  Middle School ELA/Literacy

2:00pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers FILLING
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

2:00pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

2:00pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
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LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Eisenhower HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

2:00pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Aldine HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

2:00pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Nimitz HS
  NWEA MAP Growth

2:00pm CST

NWEA MAP Growth for Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Participants will explore student profile and class reports. They will be able to use the data to make decisions to improve student performance.
Speakers
avatar for LaKesha Pollard

LaKesha Pollard

Program Manager of RtI, Aldine ISD
I have been in education since 2001. I started off as a math teacher, then instructional specialist, testing coordinator, assistant principal, and now I serve as the Program Manager of RtI. Being able to serve in those positions prepared me for "such a time as this." Our students... Read More →
Tuesday January 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Davis HS
  NWEA MAP Growth
 
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