RefreshED 2026

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT

Limited Capacity full

In this session, you will hear a layman's perspective on the ever-growing range of negative behaviors that you will see in any given classroom, as well as the prescribed ways in which adults are expected--or obligated--to respond.

Speakers

Andrew Horis

Springtown ISD

Springtown ISDPrincipal of Alternative CampusesDistrict Testing Coordinator

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

8:30am CDT

IXL Basics

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This professional development session is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of using IXL in the classroom. Participants will receive an overview of what IXL is and how it supports student learning through personalized practice and real-time data. The session will highlight key features, including skill plans, diagnostic tools, and analytics, to help teachers monitor progress and...
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Speakers

Michelle Riley

Springtown ISD

SES Sped Resource / ICS

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

8:30am CDT

Canvas for Beginners

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Brent Mischnick

Instructional Content Specialist-Digital Learning, ESC 11

Brent Mischnick is a Digital Learning Specialist at ESC Region 11 in White Settlement, Texas. He is dedicated to helping educators use technology effectively to enhance student learning and prepare them for the future. Brent is committed to supporting the school districts within Region... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Secondary

8:30am CDT

Addition and Subtraction: A Coherent Story of Problem Types

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this elementary-focused session, participants will explore how coherence in mathematics emerges through intentional connections among addition and subtraction problem types. Educators will examine common word problem structures—such as joining, separating, part-part-whole, and comparison—and how these problem types develop across grade levels. Using the progression outlined in the TEKS,...
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Speakers

Caitlin Cook

ESC 11

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Elementary

8:30am CDT

Intentional Tasks, Independent Thinkers

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, participants will examine how thoughtful task selection and purposeful questioning set the stage for meaningful student thinking and mathematical independence. Using a task-quality rubric, educators will analyze and select tasks that promote conceptual understanding and strategic reasoning rather than answer-getting. Participants will also explore questioning strategies that...
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Speakers

Krystal Sullivan

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Secondary

8:30am CDT

Differentiating Social Studies Instruction Through Questioning, Dialogue, and Short Constructed Responses

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

How can we support all students in thinking more deeply about social studies content? In this interactive session, educators will explore practical strategies for differentiating instruction through effective questioning, structured student dialogue, and short constructed responses. Participants will learn how to align questions and tasks to the TEKS while using student responses as formative data...
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Speakers

Crystal Klose

K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Coach, ESC 11

I was in the classroom for 20 years teaching grades 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th. I've taught all subjects. I hold a bachelor's degree in education with a minor in English and a master's degree in educational leadership. I hold certificates for ESL, GT, and Principalship. My mission... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Social Studies, Secondary

Audience GT Credit

8:30am CDT

Initial 3-5 RLA Bluebonnet Training

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kimberly Smith

Instructional Content Specialist Elementary ELAR, Region 11

Kimberly Smith currently serves as an ESC Region 11 Elementary ELAR Instructional Content Specialist specializing in delivering creative, engaging, and research-based professional learning experiences. During her 28 years in education, she has served as an instructional coach, reading... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

RLA, Elementary

10:05am CDT

Choose Love: When You’ve Said “Sit Down” 10 Times

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity full

Let’s be honest - when behaviors are high and time is short, “Choose Love” can feel like one more thing on your plate.If you’ve ever thought, “This is great… but what about that kid?”—this session is for you.We’ll bridge the gap between behavior management and heart work by giving you simple, realistic ways to use Choose Love in your classroom—especially in the moments...
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Speakers

Brianna Watkins

Springtown ISD

Chrystal Sisk

Springtown ISD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Elementary

10:05am CDT

IXL Analytics

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity filling up

This professional development session is designed for educators who want to take a deeper dive into IXL Analytics and better understand how to use data to drive instruction. Participants will explore IXL’s real-time reporting tools and learn how to interpret student performance data to identify strengths, gaps, and growth opportunities. The session will focus on key analytics features, including...
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Speakers

Michelle Riley

Springtown ISD

SES Sped Resource / ICS

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

10:05am CDT

Walking the Line (Empowering vs Enabling)

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity filling up

As educators, our instinct is to protect and support, but there is a thin line between providing a scaffold and providing a crutch.

Speakers

Stepheney Pollard

Special Ed Teacher, Springtown ISD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, SPED

12:30pm CDT

Basics of Creating with Nearpod

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

12:30pm CDT

Questioning for Depth & Discovery

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT

Limited Capacity full

Calling all Content K-8: Learn about Levels of Questioning from the Teacher and from the Student to optimize inquiry, levels of learning, and retention for all tiers. Learn how to differentiate your questioning so students will reach their potential. Also, learn how students can create levels of questions to increase their depth of understanding. Make Inquiry part of the culture in your classroom!

Speakers

Lisa Palazzetti

Springtown ISD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Audience GT Credit

12:30pm CDT

Understanding & Implementing Content Language Supports

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This professional development session is designed to help teachers build a strong foundation in what Content Language Supports (CLS) are and why they matter for student learning. Participants will explore how CLS appear within our online platforms and how they enhance access to academic content. The session will also focus on practical strategies for bringing CLS to life in the classroom, even in...
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Speakers

Michelle Riley

Springtown ISD

SES Sped Resource / ICS

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

12:30pm CDT

Making Math Meaningful: Engaging Every Learner

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, math teachers will dive into strategies that make learning more interactive, relevant, and accessible for all students. Through collaboration and real classroom examples, participants will explore ways to promote critical thinking, encourage student discourse, and connect math to real-world experiences. Special emphasis will be placed on using simple tools—like sticky notes—to...
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Speakers

Heather Castaneda

Springtown ISD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, All Grades

12:30pm CDT

Creating Intervention Plans with Panorama

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

12:30pm CDT

Canvas for Intermediate Users

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers

Brent Mischnick

Instructional Content Specialist-Digital Learning, ESC 11

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Secondary

12:30pm CDT

Making Thinking Visible: Leveraging Math Language Routines

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session focuses on how math language routines can strengthen student sense-making, communication, and perseverance. Participants will experience and practice routines that support students in articulating their thinking, listening to others, and refining ideas through discussion. Emphasis will be placed on how consistent use of these routines helps students persist through challenging tasks...
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Speakers

Krystal Sullivan

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Secondary

12:30pm CDT

Thinking Before Solving: Routines That Support Mathematical Understanding

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session focuses on how problem-solving routines can strengthen student sense-making, communication, and perseverance in mathematics. Participants will experience and practice pairing Read-Draw-Write with routines such as Three Reads and numberless word problems to support students in making sense of problem situations before focusing on computation. Emphasis will be placed on how these...
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Speakers

Caitlin Cook

ESC 11

Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Elementary

2:05pm CDT

Differentiation with Nearpod

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

2:05pm CDT

Student-Led Academic Discussions

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will introduce teachers to a format for student led text based academic discussions they can use either as formative assessments or as end of unit summative assessments. These socratic discussions are highly engaging, and students learn so much from preparation and participation. We will walk you through materials, resources, preparation, facilitation and scoring, with...
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Speakers

Brenda Raymond-Stanford

Springtown ISD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Secondary

Audience GT Credit

2:05pm CDT

The Power of Supplemental Aids

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This professional development session is designed to deepen teachers’ understanding of supplemental aids and their role in supporting student success. Participants will learn how supplemental aids are defined according to TEA and explore the research-based reasons they have a meaningful impact on learning. The session will highlight a variety of supplemental aids for both instruction and...
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Speakers

Michelle Riley

Springtown ISD

SES Sped Resource / ICS

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Elementary

2:05pm CDT

Scaffolding Instruction without Decreasing Rigor: Moving Students from Supported Practice to Independent Thinking

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity full

In today’s classrooms, teachers are often faced with a difficult challenge: how do we maintain grade-level rigor while still supporting struggling readers, multilingual learners, and students receiving special education services? This session introduces a practical, step-by-step instructional framework that scaffolds learning without lowering expectations. Participants will explore how to use...
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Speakers

Lucy McPherson

Springtown ISD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

RLA, SPED

8:30am CDT

Internalizing for Engagement - Amping Up Your Science Curriculum

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 8:55am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, we will focus on ways we can internalize our science curriculum to make lessons more engaging for students while still keeping instruction aligned with standards and rigorous.

Speakers

Micayla Derrick

Springtown ISD

8th grade science teacher- SISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 8:55am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Science, All Grades

8:30am CDT

Rotations in the Upper Level Math Class

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Implementing Station Rotations in upper grades to promote ownership, collaboration, and time management for improving student scores and engagement.

Speakers

Amanda Coffill

Springtown ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Secondary

8:30am CDT

Writing with Studies Weekly

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Attendees can expect to identify, examine, and create simple, curriculum-based writing opportunities within the Studies Weekly materials. The session will focus on addressing the need to provide content-based writing within social studies.

Speakers

Danny Hulshult

Studies Weekly

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 9:55am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Social Studies, All Grades

8:30am CDT

Engaging Reluctant Learners

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Every classroom has students who seem hesitant, disengaged, or unmotivated to participate in learning activities. Engaging Reluctant Learners (K–4) is a hands-on, interactive training designed to equip educators with effective, research-based strategies to spark interest, build confidence, and foster active participation in even the most hesitant learners.

Speakers

Wendy Ashley

Principal, Springtown ISD

Springtown ISD, Principal- Goshen Creek Elementary

Amy Baker

AP, Springtown ISD

Springtown ISD, Assistant Principal- Goshen Creek Elementary

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Elementary

8:30am CDT

Internalization (New to the District)

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

8:30am CDT

Project Goals: Guiding Students to the Peak of Ownership & Goal Setting

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity filling up

In the traditional classroom, the teacher often carries the heavy pack—doing the planning, the monitoring, and the reflecting. Project Goals shift that weight. This session equips teachers with the tools to help students "pack their own bags," navigate their own learning paths with goal setting, and reach the summit of their personal goals by putting it into their own hands through data-driven...
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Speakers

Jacqulyn Patino

2nd Grade RLA, Springtown ISD

Taylor Padilla

2nd Grade Math and Science, Springtown ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Elementary

Audience GT Credit

8:30am CDT

Stretching Minds: Engaging Gifted Learners in Mixed-Ability Classrooms

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity filling up

How can you challenge advanced and gifted learners without creating separate lessons or extra work? The answer lies in designing tasks that every student can enter, yet naturally promote deeper thinking for those ready to go further.In this interactive session, teachers will explore low-floor high-ceiling tasks, open-ended learning experiences that allow every student access while providing...
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Speakers

Cynthia Garcia

ESC 11

Gypsy Mishoe

ESC 11

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Audience GT Credit

8:30am CDT

Math Catalyst + Zearn for Bluebonnet Math

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn about these supplemental math resources and how they support Tier 1, 2, and 3 K-5 math instruction.

Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Elementary

Audience GT Credit

10:05am CDT

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Elementary Edition

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Building Thinking Classrooms using engaging thinking tasks provides teachers the tools to construct a collaborative thinking culture in the classroom. At the start, beginning tasks are non-curricular and encourage the students to develop a culture of collaborative thinking. When later tasks become curricular, the students have developed a collaborative way of thinking so that everyone works...
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Speakers

Suzanne Cottrell

Instructional Coach, Springtown ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Elementary

Audience GT Credit

10:05am CDT

Snapshot of Building Thinking Classrooms

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Building Thinking Classrooms outlines 14 key concepts to create a more engaged student in math class. In this session, we will look at vertical learning, collaborative grouping, and handling questions in a way that puts the workload on the students.

Speakers

Michelle Partin

Springtown ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Secondary

Audience GT Credit

10:05am CDT

Literacy-Based Differentiation with Studies Weekly

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Attendees can expect to locate and examine English Language Development scaffolds built into the Studies Weekly materials before exploring a variety of ways they can be seamlessly incorporated into different timeframes and instructional scenarios.

Speakers

Danny Hulshult

Studies Weekly

Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Social Studies, All Grades

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12:30pm CDT

HMH Platform for Beginners

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kaley Douglas

National Content Specialist- Math & Science, HMH

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

12:30pm CDT

Kicking Off Discovery Education in Your Classroom

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Kick off Discovery Education in your classroom with this beginner-level session! Learn how to access and navigate the platform, discover content, and begin using it to support your instruction. This session will serve as either an introduction or a refresh, so all experience levels are welcome!

Speakers

Andy Simpson

Digital Resources Consultant, ESC 11

Andy is the Digital Resources Consultant at ESC Region 11, supporting Discovery Education and other digital resources in the region. Prior to Region 11, he was an Ed Tech Specialist in Fort Worth ISD and a teacher/coach at several schools.

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

12:30pm CDT

Desmos World Tour: Hearing the Harmony in Every Equation

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Get ready to turn your math classroom up to eleven by ditching the "unplugged" life and plugging into the free Desmos Graphing Calculator Audio Trace features. In this high-energy session, we’re moving beyond the textbook blues to explore how auditory feedback can transform your lessons into a sensory wall of sound that supports every learner in the arena. You’ll learn to shred through...
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Speakers

David Henson

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Secondary

12:30pm CDT

Helping Gifted Learners Thrive

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Much of the conversation around gifted learners focuses on academic differentiation, which is essential for students to grow and flourish. However, supporting gifted students also requires an understanding of their affective development and the unique challenges they may experience. In this session, educators will explore characteristics such as asynchronous development, perfectionism, boredom,...
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Speakers

Cynthia Garcia

ESC 11

Gypsy Mishoe

ESC 11

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Audience GT Credit
about

12:30pm CDT

Rigor Through WICOR: Strategies for High-Impact Instruction

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this interactive workshop, educators will explore and apply AVID’s WICOR strategies to strengthen instructional rigor. Through collaborative and inquiry-based learning experiences, participants will explore, practice, and implement strategies that create rigorous learning environments and support college and career readiness for all students.

Speakers

Ketra Robinson

AVID Center

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Audience GT Credit

12:30pm CDT

The Modern Family Playbook

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Today’s families look different than they did even a decade ago. Teachers are partnering with single parents, blended families, grandparents, guardians, and caregivers who often juggle demanding schedules and competing responsibilities. The Modern Family Playbook focuses on practical strategies for building positive relationships with families, strengthening communication, and creating...
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Speakers

Wendy Ashley

Principal, Springtown ISD

Springtown ISD, Principal- Goshen Creek Elementary

Amy Baker

AP, Springtown ISD

Springtown ISD, Assistant Principal- Goshen Creek Elementary

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

about

12:30pm CDT

Math Catalyst + Zearn for Bluebonnet Math

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn about these supplemental math resources and how they support Tier 1, 2, and 3 K-5 math instruction.

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Elementary

Audience GT Credit

12:30pm CDT

Survival Guide for Bluebonnet Math

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Details coming soon.

Speakers

Jamie Beck

Teacher, Springtown ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Math, Elementary

2:05pm CDT

Building Your Discovery Education Playbook: Daily Strategies and Tools

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Have you already kicked off Discovery Education in your classroom but need to start building a playbook for teaching with it? In this session, we will move beyond the basics and begin exploring content specific to your classroom, teaching strategies and supports to implement immediately, and the newest resources for college and career-readiness. You may want to attend the “Kicking Off” session...
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Speakers

Andy Simpson

Digital Resources Consultant, ESC 11

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

Audience GT Credit
about

2:05pm CDT

HMH Platform for Advanced Users

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kaley Douglas

National Content Specialist- Math & Science, HMH

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

about

2:05pm CDT

Little Writers, Big Ideas

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Ideas for Integrating Writing in All Subjects (as well as ELAR) for Elementary.

Speakers

Teresa Williams

Springtown ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, Elementary

2:05pm CDT

SAVVAS 101

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will provide educators with an introduction and overview of Savvas Realize. Participants will explore the platform’s essential features and leave with the confidence to navigate and utilize Savvas' features effectively throughout the school year.

Speakers

Rob Kennemer

Springtown ISD

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School

General, All Grades

2:05pm CDT

The Math Trauma Patient: Restoring the Shut-Down Learner

Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT