Supporting English Learners in content classrooms requires shared responsibility and intentional collaboration. This session will introduce educators to the six models of collaborative teaching that support meaningful language development while maintaining rigorous content instruction. Through examples and guided discussion, participants will explore how ESL and content teachers can plan, teach, and assess together to ensure equitable access for English Learners. Participants will also engage in a myth-busting exploration of second language acquisition, confronting common beliefs that often limit instructional practices. By understanding how English Learners actually acquire language, educators will leave better equipped to design instruction that accelerates both language development and content mastery.
This session will be geared towards individuals with very limited experience using Google Sheets to more easily compile, organize and communicate data. Topics will include conditional formatting, data validation to incorporate drop down boxes, simple formulas, checkbox usage, sorting, hiding data, protecting fields, and sharing tabs to existing and new spreadsheets. Topics covered: Conditional formatting, Data Validation with drop down boxes, Simple Formulas, Adding Checkboxes, Sorting/Filtering/ Hiding Data, and Protecting and Sharing Data. **You will need to bring your laptop to this session.
You are not the same person you were a year ago… and that matters. Just like a home under renovation, growth can transform the way we think, respond, lead, and live. This interactive workshop invites participants into a powerful process of self-discovery through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and growth mindset. Participants will reflect on how far they’ve come, challenge limiting beliefs, and learn how to B.E.E., build, and brand the life they want while reintroducing themselves with confidence and purpose.
Cyber threats aren’t what they used to be—and neither are the tools we use every day. This session takes a fresh look at digital safety, including how AI is changing both the risks and the protections. Learn how to spot smarter scams, safeguard personal and professional information, and make informed decisions in an increasingly automated world.
This session will provide guidance and insight on the importance of parent contact while taking that fear away. It will offer strategies on creating positive relationships with parents through effective and professional communication.
Supporting students with autism and diverse support needs is deeply meaningful work, but it can also be complex and demanding. Educators working in specialized classrooms often encounter students whose behaviors communicate unmet needs, sensory challenges, or difficulties with regulation and communication.
This session focuses on understanding that many student behaviors are forms of communication. When educators shift from simply managing behaviors to understanding what a student may be communicating, it can transform how teams respond and support student needs.
Drawing from their experience working together in autism and life skills classrooms within the SOAR program, a teacher and paraprofessional team will share practical strategies for building strong classroom collaboration and creating consistent, supportive environments.
The session will also explore how predictable classroom systems and meaningful choices can support student autonomy, independence, and self-advocacy.
Participants will leave with practical strategies for strengthening teamwork and creating environments where students feel understood, supported, and empowered to learn.
Calm isn’t free... It takes time, energy, and attention. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore practical stress management strategies, identify what drains your energy, and learn to invest in C.A.L.M. to restore focus and build resilience. Learn how to budget your resources wisely so you can protect your well-being and thrive at work and beyond.
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.
All behavior is a form of communication. When students display challenging or problematic behaviors, it is often because they lack the skills to cope with the daily academic, social, and emotional demands of school. In this professional learning session, we will explore how student behaviors—especially those connected to dysregulation—can impact teaching and learning. Participants will examine common problem behaviors, define what makes them challenging in the classroom, and uncover the “why” behind the behavior by considering student needs, triggers, and skill gaps. We will connect behavior to students’ emotional and physiological states and discuss how dysregulation can show up across settings and grade levels. Educators will learn practical strategies to help students recognize their zone, build self-regulation skills, and return to a learning-ready state. By the end of this session, participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of behavior as communication, increased empathy for student challenges, and actionable tools to support regulation, reduce disruptions, and get students back on track for success.
Calm isn’t free... It takes time, energy, and attention. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore practical stress management strategies, identify what drains your energy, and learn to invest in C.A.L.M. to restore focus and build resilience. Learn how to budget your resources wisely so you can protect your well-being and thrive at work and beyond.
Cyber threats aren’t what they used to be—and neither are the tools we use every day. This session takes a fresh look at digital safety, including how AI is changing both the risks and the protections. Learn how to spot smarter scams, safeguard personal and professional information, and make informed decisions in an increasingly automated world.
Supporting English Learners in content classrooms requires shared responsibility and intentional collaboration. This session will introduce educators to the six models of collaborative teaching that support meaningful language development while maintaining rigorous content instruction. Through examples and guided discussion, participants will explore how ESL and content teachers can plan, teach, and assess together to ensure equitable access for English Learners. Participants will also engage in a myth-busting exploration of second language acquisition, confronting common beliefs that often limit instructional practices. By understanding how English Learners actually acquire language, educators will leave better equipped to design instruction that accelerates both language development and content mastery.
The jump from middle school to high school classes is a major shift. For many students, it feels like a "culture shock." They move from a world of guided learning to an environment that demands high-level thinking, a faster pace, and total independence. This session is designed for middle school teachers and high school teachers who want to build a solid "academic bridge" for their students. We will focus on how to prepare students to not just survive, but thrive, in high school courses.
Do you work with large datasets in Google Sheets and wish you could make sense of it all? This training dives into powerful tools like filters, pivot tables, and charts to help you organize, analyze, and present your data with ease. Through hands-on practice, you'll discover how to quickly extract key insights, create dynamic visualizations, and simplify complex datasets. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with practical techniques to unlock the full potential of your data in Google Sheets.
Calm isn’t free... It takes time, energy, and attention. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore practical stress management strategies, identify what drains your energy, and learn to invest in C.A.L.M. to restore focus and build resilience. Learn how to budget your resources wisely so you can protect your well-being and thrive at work and beyond.
You are not the same person you were a year ago… and that matters. Just like a home under renovation, growth can transform the way we think, respond, lead, and live. This interactive workshop invites participants into a powerful process of self-discovery through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and growth mindset. Participants will reflect on how far they’ve come, challenge limiting beliefs, and learn how to B.E.E., build, and brand the life they want while reintroducing themselves with confidence and purpose.
Cyber threats aren’t what they used to be—and neither are the tools we use every day. This session takes a fresh look at digital safety, including how AI is changing both the risks and the protections. Learn how to spot smarter scams, safeguard personal and professional information, and make informed decisions in an increasingly automated world.
This session will provide guidance and insight on the importance of parent contact while taking that fear away. It will offer strategies on creating positive relationships with parents through effective and professional communication.
