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iDCPS Conference 2026

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Wednesday, August 12
 

8:30am EDT

VALLSS Data Analysis & Instructional Alignment: A Collaborative Session for Reading Specialists and Administrators (K–8)
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session brings together reading specialists and administrators to collaboratively analyze VALLSS data and strengthen alignment across Tier 1 and intervention supports in grades K–8. Participants will engage in structured data analysis to identify student trends, determine instructional priorities, and clarify roles in supporting literacy outcomes.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Lecture Hall B Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

8:30am EDT

🍦 Scoop Up Some Magic: MagicSchool AI Student Rooms
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Like the perfect summer treat, this session is sweet, simple, and exactly what you need. 🍦
Learn how to quickly implement Student Rooms to support all learners and start the year strong—no brain freeze required.

Note: Teachers will need their laptop.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 110 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

8:30am EDT

The Power of a Positive Experience: Customer Service That Makes a Difference
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Great customer service is more than just answering questions—it’s about creating positive experiences that leave a lasting impression. In this engaging session, participants will explore practical strategies for delivering exceptional service in everyday interactions. Learn how to communicate effectively, handle challenging situations with confidence, and build stronger relationships with those you serve. Through real-world examples and discussion, attendees will gain simple techniques to turn routine interactions into meaningful connections and ensure every experience reflects professionalism, respect, and care. 🌟🤝
Speakers
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Elizabeth Raney

Student Information Specialist, Dinwiddie County Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Room 72 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

9:40am EDT

Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction: Data-Informed Practices, Total Participation, and Opportunities to Respond (K-2)
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session supports K–5 educators in strengthening core instruction through the use of data-informed, high-impact practices. Participants will explore how to use student data to guide instructional decisions and increase engagement through effective use of total participation strategies and opportunities to respond.
Speakers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Lecture Hall B Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

10:50am EDT

Boolean Searching and Google Hacks: Teach Students How to Find the EXACT Information They Need
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to perform pinpoint searching in databases and Google by using Boolean operators, modifiers, and wildcards. Participants will also receive handouts on Google search tricks and hacks. The session will target secondary teachers of advanced level classes - Honors, DE, and AP. Bring your charged laptop.
Speakers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Library Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

10:50am EDT

Building Collaborative Expertise
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will engage in structured, meaningful dialogue that builds on one another’s ideas and deepens understanding of content. Together, we will strengthen knowledge and skills to implement effective language‑development practices with confidence and consistency. Participants will also access clear, explicit models of academic language that support comprehension, participation, and independent use across all content areas.

This session is designed to foster collaboration, elevate instructional practice, and empower educators to create linguistically rich learning environments that promote equitable access and academic success for all students.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
Room 122 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

12:00pm EDT

Strengthening Intervention Services: Systems, Structures, and Impact (K–8)
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for K–8 educators to strengthen the effectiveness and alignment of intervention services across schools. Participants will examine current practices and explore how to build cohesive systems that ensure intervention is targeted, efficient, and responsive to student needs.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 72 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

12:00pm EDT

School Culture: Are You Building or Breaking It?
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Administrators will explore the critical role of school culture in shaping the educational environment. The session will define a positive school culture, discuss the behaviors and attitudes that can either strengthen or undermine it. Participants will examine the impact these dynamics have on student success, faculty morale, and overall school performance.
Administrators will engage in self-reflection through interactive discussions and real-life scenarios. They will evaluate their own contributions to school culture and develop strategies to cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and motivating environment for staff, students, parents, and the school community.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 74 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

1:10pm EDT

🍦 Scoop Up Some Magic: MagicSchool AI Student Rooms
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Like the perfect summer treat, this session is sweet, simple, and exactly what you need. 🍦
Learn how to quickly implement Student Rooms to support all learners and start the year strong—no brain freeze required.

Note: Teachers will need their laptop.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
Room 110 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

2:20pm EDT

AI Ate My Assessment… and Honestly, It Wasn’t Even That Hard
FILLING
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Let’s not pretend—AI isn’t the problem, weak assessments are. In this session, we’re calling it like it is and showing you how to design work that can’t be easily faked, copied, or generated in 5 seconds. Learn how to leverage MagicSchool AI, Canva AI, and Gemini to raise the bar, streamline your workflow, and actually assess learning. Warning: may cause you to side-eye your old assignments (in a good way).
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 128 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

2:20pm EDT

Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction: Data-Informed Practices, Total Participation, and Opportunities to Respond (3-8)
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for K–8 educators to strengthen the effectiveness and alignment of intervention services across schools. Participants will examine current practices and explore how to build cohesive systems that ensure intervention is targeted, efficient, and responsive to student needs.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 82 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841

2:20pm EDT

Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction: Data-Informed Practices, Total Participation, and Opportunities to Respond (K-2)
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session supports K–5 educators in strengthening core instruction through the use of data-informed, high-impact practices. Participants will explore how to use student data to guide instructional decisions and increase engagement through effective use of total participation strategies and opportunities to respond.
Speakers
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
Room 72 Dinwiddie High School 11501 Boisseau Road Dinwiddie, Virginia 23841
 


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