How often do our assumptions shape the opportunities we provide for students with unique learning needs? This session invites educators to reflect on beliefs that may unintentionally limit student growth and to reframe expectations in ways that unlock potential. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating inclusive, high-expectation learning environments that support all learners. Through real-world examples and actionable practices, teachers will leave equipped to challenge deficit thinking, strengthen instructional practices, and improve outcomes for all students.
This session will provide practical strategies for implementing student accommodations in the general education classroom. Participants will explore simple tools, instructional strategies, and organizational systems that make it easier to support diverse learners while maintaining strong classroom instruction.
In this session, we’ll look at how to move students past basic button-pushing. We will start with tough standardized testing problems that Desmos handles in seconds. Then, we’ll dive into practical, year-round strategies. The goal is to remove arithmetic barriers so we can focus on deeper analysis.
This session is designed for middle and high school dual language teachers to deepen their understanding of effective secondary dual language implementation. Participants will explore expectations across key areas, including environmental supports, language allocation, instructional strategies, and the long-term goals of dual language programming. The session will also dive into the Secondary Dual Language Framework and its connection to daily lesson planning, helping teachers intentionally design instruction that promotes biliteracy, rmeaningful language use, and rigorous content learning.
Our partners at Amplify will provide an initial training session for our new 6th-grade ELA resource.
The initial training session will orient teachers to the key components of the program (including how to navigate, teach, and monitor student progress) while exploring content and program resources. Participants will leave the session with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin teaching with the program.
