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Wednesday, July 29
 

8:30am CDT

Differentiating Social Studies Instruction Through Questioning, Dialogue, and Short Constructed Responses
LIMITED
Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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 to guide instruction. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that promote critical thinking, meaningful discussion, and greater student engagement in the social studies classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Crystal Klose

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

12:30pm CDT

Questioning for Depth & Discovery
FULL
Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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
avatar for Lisa Palazzetti

Lisa Palazzetti

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

2:05pm CDT

Student-Led Academic Discussions
LIMITED
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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 materials and takeaways you can use all year.
Speakers
BR
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
  General, Secondary
 
Thursday, July 30
 

8:30am CDT

Project Goals: Guiding Students to the Peak of Ownership & Goal Setting
FILLING
Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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 classrooms.
Speakers
JP

Jacqulyn Patino

2nd Grade RLA, Springtown ISD
TP

Taylor Padilla

2nd Grade Math and Science, Springtown ISD
Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
  General, Elementary

8:30am CDT

Stretching Minds: Engaging Gifted Learners in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
FILLING
Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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 opportunities for increasingly complex thinking. These tasks support all learners while naturally extending depth, creativity, and rigor for advanced students. Participants will examine practical examples and learn how to embed critical and creative thinking into everyday lessons across grade levels and content areas.
Speakers
CG
GM
Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
  General, All Grades

8:30am CDT

Math Catalyst + Zearn for Bluebonnet Math
LIMITED
Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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

10:05am CDT

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Elementary Edition
LIMITED
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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 together to solve problems.
Speakers
avatar for Suzanne Cottrell

Suzanne Cottrell

Instructional Coach, Springtown ISD
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
  Math, Elementary

10:05am CDT

Snapshot of Building Thinking Classrooms
LIMITED
Thursday July 30, 2026 10:05am - 11:30am CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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
avatar for Michelle Partin

Michelle Partin

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

12:30pm CDT

Helping Gifted Learners Thrive
LIMITED
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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, and heightened sensitivity. Participants will gain insight into how these traits may appear in the classroom and how they can influence learning, motivation, and behavior. Participants will leave with concrete tools to support gifted learners in ways that strengthen both their academic growth and overall well-being.
Speakers
CG
GM
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
  General, All Grades

12:30pm CDT

Rigor Through WICOR: Strategies for High-Impact Instruction
LIMITED
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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
KR

Ketra Robinson

AVID Center
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
  General, All Grades

12:30pm CDT

Math Catalyst + Zearn for Bluebonnet Math
LIMITED
Thursday July 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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

2:05pm CDT

Building Your Discovery Education Playbook: Daily Strategies and Tools
LIMITED
Thursday July 30, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
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 prior to this, but it is not required.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Simpson

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 2:05pm - 3:30pm CDT
Springtown Intermediate School
  General, All Grades
 

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