iDCPS Conference 2026

iDCPS Conference 2026

8:30am EDT

Better Together: Collaborative Teaching Models for Supporting English Learners in Content Classrooms Room 122Erick Lopez-Avan • Alma Maldonado • Alison Ngallaba • Wendy Aviles Ramirez • Johanna Rowland

Boosting Feedback & Language in Your CLASS Classroom Room 118Melonise Easter

Delivering Impactful Feedback Room 261Dr. Rich Hall

Edmentum Overview Room 150

Instructional Impact with Kiddom (Grades 3-5) Room 16/18Tom Carle

Looking and Seeing: Visual Literacy in the Classroom Room 74Ashley Hall • Laura Lockhart

Making Small Groups Work: Practical Strategies and Targeted Instruction for Grades 3–5 Auxiliary GymDanette Irvin • Tamara Lucy

Safety in the Science Laboratory Room 134Jeffrey Walters • Carly Woolfolk

USTA Tennis in PE Workshop Main GymJeanine Acierto

VALLSS Data Analysis & Instructional Alignment: A Collaborative Session for Reading Specialists and Administrators (K–8) Lecture Hall BDanielle Sisson-Jones • Julie Young

Writing Effective 504 Plans & Eligibility Reviews Room 138Mary Peters

🍦 Scoop Up Some Magic: MagicSchool AI Student Rooms Room 110Amanda Booe • Caitlyn Raikes

Google Sheets: Basics, Tips, and Simple Tricks Room 129Dr. Sharon Gibbs • Jennifer McMinn

The Power of a Positive Experience: Customer Service That Makes a Difference Room 72Elizabeth Raney

Reintroduce Yourself Room 86Jessica Jones

Signs of Substance Use and Abuse Room 82Lebia Daniels • Arnold Friend

Think Before You Click Room 127Timothy Ampy • Derese Wynn

Don't Be a Scaredy Cat, Call Those Parents Room 126Dr. Robbie Garnes

Libraries Leading the Way: Curriculum, Literacy, and Collaboration Room 112

Living History: Exploring The Landmark Stories of Our County OffsiteRichard Beville Ignite and Light - Be Inspired to Serve our Future Room 133Marion Elder

Miles of Impact Lecture Hall A

Powering Success Room 146

9:40am EDT

Behavior Is Communication: Building Strong Classroom Teams to Support Students with Autism and Diverse Support Needs Room 103Logan Prince • Ashley Smith

Data Detectives: Cracking the Code to Student Success! Room 118Angel McCray • Wanda Weaver

Delivering Impactful Feedback Room 261Dr. Rich Hall

English Curriculum Discussion and Revision Room 252Melissa Bachmann • Heather Dobbs • Frances Elder • Kymberly Knisely • Jared Peterson

Instant Teaching Tools with AI Room 108Christine Ferrell • Jarrett Munford • Latia Pollard

Instructional Impact with Kiddom (Grades 3-5) Room 16/18Tom Carle

Lessons Learned from VA Music Educators' Conference Room 80David Norton

Making Small Groups Work: Practical Strategies and Targeted Instruction for Grades 3–5 Auxiliary GymDanette Irvin • Tamara Lucy • Danielle Sisson-Jones

Safety in the Art Classroom and CTE Laboratory Room 134Jeffrey Walters • Carly Woolfolk

Science Performance Data Share and Care Room 130Kristin Buyalos • Tequila Ranson

Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction: Data-Informed Practices, Total Participation, and Opportunities to Respond (K-2) Lecture Hall BJulie Young

Transition IEPs Made Clear: VDOE Updates, Assessments, and Compliance Room 74Sandra Moore

Google Sheets: Basics, Tips, and Simple Tricks Room 129Dr. Sharon Gibbs • Jennifer McMinn

Tech Tools That Make Your Job Easier: Work Smarter, Not Harder Room 72Elizabeth Raney

Signs of Substance Use and Abuse Room 82Lebia Daniels • Arnold Friend

The Cost of Calm: Practical Strategies for School Professionals Room 86Jessica Jones

Getting Started with MathSpace Room 124Bethany Nouveau

10:50am EDT

Boolean Searching and Google Hacks: Teach Students How to Find the EXACT Information They Need LibraryJeanne Minetree

Building Collaborative Expertise Room 122Jo-el Cox • Nicki Saunders

CLASS Foundational Training 2 Room 118Delysia Riddick

Delivering Impactful Feedback Room 261Dr. Rich Hall

Game On! Bringing VAHPERD’s Best Games to Our Gym Main GymAllison Potts

Illuminated Minds: Crafting Projects that Ignite Curiosity and Independent Thinking Room 110Christine Ferrell • Janet Schiff

Implementing the K-5 Digital Literacy Curriculum Room 112

Instant Teaching Tools with AI Room 108Christine Ferrell • Jarrett Munford • Latia Pollard

Teaching with Creativity in the Everyday Classroom Room 134Michael Grise • Latrice Johnson

AI in Action: Simple Tools for Everyday Work Tasks Room 72Elizabeth Raney • Scarlett Raney

Conscious Discipline: An Overview Rom 142Jonathan Timmins

It's Not Just Misbehavior: The Why Behind Student Actions Room 116Tammy Bartlett • Yamesha Grier

LUNCH Pamplin Wing Signs of Substance Use and Abuse Room 82Lebia Daniels • Arnold Friend

The Cost of Calm: Practical Strategies for School Professionals Room 86Jessica Jones

Think Before You Click Room 127Timothy Ampy • Derese Wynn

12:00pm EDT

Active Minds, Active Lives: Transforming HPE for the Future Main GymLauren Hicks • David Martin

Kiddom Math for Interventionists Room 16/18Tom Carle

Strengthening Intervention Services: Systems, Structures, and Impact (K–8) Room 72Danielle Sisson-Jones • Julie Young

Classroom Engagement from the Student's Perspective Room 103Jaimee Clary • Students

LUNCH Pamplin Wing School Culture: Are You Building or Breaking It? Room 74Dr. Torrie Walker

Signs of Substance Use and Abuse Room 82Lebia Daniels • Arnold Friend

Critical Decision Points for Educators Auxiliary GymTracy Lee

1:10pm EDT

Better Together: Collaborative Teaching Models for Supporting English Learners in Content Classrooms Room 122Erick Lopez-Avan • Alma Maldonado • Alison Ngallaba • Wendy Aviles Ramirez • Johanna Rowland

Big Feelings, Little Learners: An Overview of Conscious Discipline Room 118Tametria Bland

Complex Text, High-Impact Practices & Text-Dependent Questioning (Grades 4–8) Room 82Danielle Sisson-Jones

Customize with Purpose: Designing DBQs for Every Learner Room 138Kathryn Adkins

Delivering Impactful Feedback Room 261Dr. Rich Hall

Drones, Bots & Bright Ideas: Lighting the Way for Every Learner with K-5 Coding Room 108Christine Ferrell • Jarrett Munford • Latia Pollard

Instructional Impact with Kiddom (Grades K-2) Room 16/18Tom Carle

Small Groups, Big Gains: Maximizing K-2 Small Group Instruction LibraryCourtney Bishop • Rebecca Bleistein • Celeste Potts • Julie Young

Teaching Up: The Road to Rigor Room 134Latrice Johnson • Tequila Ranson

🍦 Scoop Up Some Magic: MagicSchool AI Student Rooms Room 110Amanda Booe • Caitlyn Raikes

Manipulating Pivot Tables for Success Room 129Dr. Sharon Gibbs • Jennifer McMinn

Classroom Engagement from the Student's Perspective Room 103Jaimee Clary • Students

LUNCH Pamplin Wing The Cost of Calm: Practical Strategies for School Professionals Room 86Jessica Jones

Understanding the Why: FBA & BIP Room 142Jonathan Timmins

Creek Critters & Clean Water: Bringing Watersheds to Life in Your Classroom Room 230Nathan Kissner

HMH Textbook Overview Room 252Frances Elder • HMH Representative

Unlock Mathspace: Features and Data Insights Room 124Bethany Nouveau

2:20pm EDT

AI Ate My Assessment… and Honestly, It Wasn’t Even That Hard Room 128Caitlyn Raikes • Season Klein-Taylor

Creating Engaging Lessons That Reach Every Learning Room 138Mary Peters

Delivering Impactful Feedback Room 261Dr. Rich Hall

Drones, Bots & Bright Ideas: Lighting the Way for Every Learner with K-5 Coding Room 108Jarrett Munford • Latia Pollard

Instructional Impact with Kiddom (Grades K-2) Room 16/18Tom Carle

Light Up Your Lessons: Discovering NotebookLM Room 110Amanda Booe • Christine Ferrell

Small Groups, Big Gains: Maximizing K-2 Small Group Instruction LibraryCourtney Bishop • Rebecca Bleistein • Celeste Potts • Julie Young

Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction: Data-Informed Practices, Total Participation, and Opportunities to Respond (3-8) Room 82Danielle Sisson-Jones

Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction: Data-Informed Practices, Total Participation, and Opportunities to Respond (K-2) Room 72Julie Young

Classroom Engagement from the Student's Perspective Room 103Jaimee Clary • Students

Conscious Discipline: An Overview Room 142Jonathan Timmins

Regulate, Relax & Rest: Guiding Positive Behavior at Rest Time Room 118Tametria Bland

Reintroduce Yourself Room 86Jessica Jones

Think Before You Click Room 127Timothy Ampy • Derese Wynn

Don't Be a Scaredy Cat, Call Those Parents Room 126Dr. Robbie Garnes

8:30am EDT

Illuminating Excellence Auditorium

11:00am EDT

LUNCH Cafeteria

12:00pm EDT

The What/Why/How of Effective Collaborative Teams (PLCs) - Dr. Jay McClain Room 16/18

Exceptional Education Specialty Day Auxiliary Gym

Work at School/Office School/Office