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Tuesday, July 21
 

8:30am CDT

Dominating the Number Line
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
The number line is the ultimate field of play in mathematics, serving as the foundation for every winning drive from elementary to the pros. In this high-energy session, we’re breaking down the film on the beaded number line—a hands-on, visual model that gives your 3rd–5th grade "mathletes" the vision they need to find the gaps in abstract math.
Presenters
avatar for Nicole Young, M.Ed.

Nicole Young, M.Ed.

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1107 - Northwest High School

8:30am CDT

Trauma Informed Teaching
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of trauma and its impact on student behavior, learning, and relationships in the classroom. We will explore the core principles of trauma-informed teaching and how to create a safe, supportive, and predictable learning environment for all students. Through real-life scenarios, reflection, and collaborative discussion, participants will learn practical strategies to respond to challenging behaviors with empathy, build strong relationships, and support emotional regulation. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and classroom practices that promote resilience, increase student engagement, and foster a positive, inclusive classroom community.
Presenters
avatar for Stephani  Casey

Stephani Casey

Pre-K teacher, Northwest ISD
avatar for Amanda Allen

Amanda Allen

Pre-K teacher, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1110 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30am CDT

Gifted Kids in Today’s Classrooms (GT Update)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Gifted learners are increasingly taught in mixed-ability classrooms, requiring thoughtful differentiation that is both effective and manageable. This session offers practical, classroom-ready strategies to meet the unique learning needs of gifted students while supporting all learners. Participants will explore ways to differentiate skills, daily work, and new content: increase curriculum rigor through depth and complexity; and support self-directed independent study. Educators will leave with tools to challenge, inspire, and support engagement for gifted learners in today’s diverse classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Educator, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 26 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1314 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30am CDT

Off the Bench and Into the Game: Active Grammar Strategies
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
In this session, participants will explore movement-based strategies for teaching grammar focuses to help students internalize key concepts. We'll also dive into fun, practical techniques for coaching students to apply their grammar skills when editing their own writing — leaving you with a playbook of ready-to-use ideas for your classroom.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1105 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30am CDT

Reflecting Print Knowledge Through Play (PreK)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
The most meaningful way for students to learn is through meaningful and authentic conversations and experiences. Come learn the power of your words and conversation to grow your students and get them excited to write in authentic ways.
Presenters
avatar for Whitney Bass

Whitney Bass

Early Childhood & ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 801 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30am CDT

SAVVAS Implementation Training for 3-5 Math
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
Teachers will learn the key elements of the enVision+ topic and lesson structure, dive into print components and digital resources on Savvas Realize, and explore innovative ways to strengthen instruction and increase student engagement.
Presenters
avatar for Jaime Garcia

Jaime Garcia

Elementary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1206 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

8:30am CDT

Engage - Specially Designed - ECSE Day 1 at Perrin Elementary
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
In this training, ECSE teachers will get a hands-on simulation of the STAR/Links curriculum, allowing teachers to rotate through practical implementation stations. Participants will master the essentials of STAR classroom set-up and practice the mechanics of Discrete Trial Training (DTT), including Pivotal Response Training (PRT) to enhance student engagement. The rotation also features a deep dive into fine motor instruction using Handwriting Without Tears and strategies for integrating the STAR/Links Media center to support digital learning in a specialized setting.
THIS SESSION IS NOT AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL. It is at Perrin Elementary, 1073 Canyon Maple Rd, Northlake, TX 76247
Presenters
avatar for Ruth Ann Beagle

Ruth Ann Beagle

Dyslexia Coordinator, NORTHWEST ISD, ADMINISTRATION
avatar for Amy Byrd

Amy Byrd

Special Education Instruction Coach
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
PK/ESCE Rm. 205/206 - ALAN & ANDRA PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1073 Canyon Maple Rd, Northlake, TX 76247, USA

8:30am CDT

Engage - Specially Designed - Elementary Day 1 at Perrin Elementary
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
In this training, PACEE and SLC teachers will get a hands-on simulation of the STAR/Links curriculum, allowing teachers to rotate through practical implementation stations. Participants will master the essentials of STAR classroom set-up and practice the mechanics of Discrete Trial Training (DTT), including Pivotal Response Training (PRT) to enhance student engagement. The rotation also features a deep dive into fine motor instruction using Handwriting Without Tears and strategies for integrating the STAR/Links Media center to support digital learning in a specialized setting.
THIS SESSION IS NOT AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL. It is at Perrin Elementary, 1073 Canyon Maple Rd, Northlake, TX 76247
Presenters
avatar for Ruth Ann Beagle

Ruth Ann Beagle

Dyslexia Coordinator, NORTHWEST ISD, ADMINISTRATION
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 4:00pm CDT
PACEE/SLC Rm.201/202 - ALAN & ANDRA PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1073 Canyon Maple Rd, Northlake, TX 76247, USA

10:15am CDT

Finding the Hidden Playmaker: Cuisenaire Rods That Score in Math
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Looking to add a new power play to your math playbook? Step into this interactive strategy session where we’ll take a closer look at an underused classroom MVP — Cuisenaire Rods. Through hands-on exploration and team huddles, you’ll learn how to put this tool into action to help students clearly show their mathematical thinking and build stronger understanding of relationships among numbers.
Presenters
avatar for Jillian Burkhart

Jillian Burkhart

Elementary Math Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1212 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

10:15am CDT

Score a Touchdown with Authentic Text Interaction! - Elementary
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Come engage with the critical thinking of our comprehension & response TEKS as we intentionally interact with texts. Leave with resources, ideas, and strategies to use with any text!
Presenters
avatar for Tosh McGaughy

Tosh McGaughy

Educational Consultant, Tosh McGaughy LLC
(say it Mc-GOY)
I am a certified English teacher who enjoys learning & sharing about literacy, leadership, assessment, curriculum design, & school improvement. I share free TEKS-based resources on my website: www.tinyurl.com/ToshShares






Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

PK Critical and Creative Thinking in Centers
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
This session is for PreK teachers to think about their centers through the lens of differentiation. This will count towards your GT update hours.
Presenters
avatar for Kristen Dixon

Kristen Dixon

Early Childhood and Literacy Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1107 - Northwest High School

10:15am CDT

Using AI to Support Planning in the K-1 World
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Have you tried to use AI to help you start the planning process? This course will dive into ways that AI can support your work in the classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Kendra Holder

Kendra Holder

First Grade Teacher, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1201 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

1:00pm CDT

The Starting Lineup: Tier 1 Strategies for Constructed Responses That Score
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Every championship team starts with a strong starting lineup — players who are prepared, coached, and ready to perform when it matters most. In this session, educators will discover how to put their best Tier 1 instructional strategies on the field by leveraging Lead4ward's Think Along structure to build confident, skilled writers in every classroom. The Think Along is more than a reading tool — it is a powerful coaching framework that walks students through the thinking process step by step, modeling how to read closely, gather evidence, and construct a response that scores. Participants will explore how to intentionally integrate the Think Along into daily Tier 1 instruction, guiding students from first read to finished written response with clarity and purpose. From understanding the prompt to organizing evidence to crafting a well-supported constructed response, educators will leave with a full starting lineup of ready-to-use moves, modeled lessons, and classroom strategies that ensure every student — not just the all-stars — is suited up and ready to compete. This is Tier 1 instruction at its finest — no substitutions needed.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

1:00pm CDT

Writing from Scratch: Whip up Delicious Writing Lessons Your Students Will Eat Up! (GT Update)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Motivating our young writers to take creative "whisks" can be tricky at the elementary level. In this practical, you-can-do-it session, you will learn strategies for young writers to add some flavor to their writing. Through demonstrations, video clips, and oodles of ideas, you’ll be excited to go back to the classroom and try some of these writing recipes with just the right dash of fun.
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Educator, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 26 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1314 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

1:00pm CDT

Math Detectives: Investigating Acceleration & Enrichment Needs and How to Support Students
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Presenters
avatar for Courtney Baker

Courtney Baker

Accelerated Math Specialist, Northwest ISD
Courtney Baker is the Accelerated Math Specialist in Northwest ISD. She spent 9 years as a math and science teacher in grades 4 and 5 before moving to the gifted classroom, where she was in her role for 2 years. In her current position, she teaches elementary aged students middle... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1107 - Northwest High School

1:00pm CDT

What is your play? Integrating Tech Apps into K-5 content areas.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
In this session participants will look at the 2024 Technology Application standards and explore ways that educators can easily integrate them into content instruction. Walk away with resources that can be woven into your instructional playbook.
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones

Librarian, Justin ES / Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1203 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

1:00pm CDT

Patterns of Wonder (PK-K): Tips, Tricks, and Implementation
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Come to learn more about using Patterns of Wonder in your classroom. Are you looking for simple ways to integrate it daily? Are you looking for alternate books to use? This session will explore not only the basics of Patterns of Wonder, but also some tips and tricks to make it an easy resource to use in your classroom.
Presenters
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1207 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

1:00pm CDT

USING YOUR NEW MATH RESOURCE: Huddle Up - Calling the Right Plays for Small Group Success
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Get ready to call the right plays in your math classroom! Just like a coach designing a winning game plan, this session will show how to use your new math resource to orchestrate effective small group instruction that moves every learner down the field. You’ll explore strategies for diagnosing needs, selecting targeted activities, and adjusting your approach in real time to keep your team in sync and scoring. Coaches and educators alike will walk away with actionable play-calling techniques to boost engagement and achievement in every quarter.
Presenters
avatar for Jillian Burkhart

Jillian Burkhart

Elementary Math Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1212 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

1:00pm CDT

SAVVAS Implementation Training for K-2 Math
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Teachers will learn the key elements of the enVision+ topic and lesson structure, dive into print components and digital resources on Savvas Realize, and explore innovative ways to strengthen instruction and increase student engagement.

Presenters
avatar for Jaime Garcia

Jaime Garcia

Elementary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1206 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

2:45pm CDT

Bossy Pants, Perfectionists, and Slackers, Oh My! (GT Update)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
As a classroom teacher, you know that meeting students' academic needs is a challenge, but addressing their social and emotional needs is just as important. Discover strategies to tackle these matters and help kids develop healthy mindsets and coping skills positively. Shannon, a gifted coordinator and teacher for 26 years, has helped create programs and lessons that support the social and emotional development of gifted students. She will share ideas for helping students enhance their leadership skills, offer tips for helping perfectionists gain a balanced perspective, assist you in building confidence in shy students, and provide tools to motivate unmotivated learners. This session is full of practical strategies, mentor text suggestions, and lessons you will find useful for years to come.
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Educator, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 26 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1314 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

2:45pm CDT

Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners (3-5 Math/Science)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Participants will explore practical strategies to differentiate instruction for gifted learners and reflect on how to apply these strategies in their own classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Casey

Jennifer Casey

GT Specialist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Joanna Espinoza

Joanna Espinoza

G/T Specialist, Northwest ISD
I am a G/T Specialist who loves to differentiate, find new and innovative ways to help students pursue their passions, and facilitate scholarly growth in G/T learners! I also love creating cross-curricular lessons to make learning more engaging and teaching more time-efficient.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

2:45pm CDT

Interactive Read Aloud: Where Every Student Gets Off the Bench
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Every great sports broadcast starts with preparation — and so does a great read aloud. In this hands-on session, teachers will learn how to transform read aloud into an interactive, high-leverage instructional tool. Explore how to plan strategic stopping points, craft think alouds aligned to the TEKS, and design turn-and-talk opportunities that spark meaningful student discourse. You'll get prep time and leave with a read aloud game plan ready to run from day one.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1205 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

2:45pm CDT

Two-a-Days: Training Your Brain with Paired Texts
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Every great athlete knows that two-a-days build the strength, endurance, and mental toughness it takes to compete at the highest level. The same is true for our readers. In this power-packed session, educators will lace up and dive into the world of paired texts — a dynamic instructional approach that challenges students to think harder, read deeper, and push beyond the surface of a single text. Just as two-a-day practices sharpen an athlete's skills from multiple angles, paired texts train the brain to analyze, synthesize, and draw connections across two carefully selected passages. Participants will explore strategies for intentional text pairing, scaffolding complex thinking, and coaching students through evidence-based discussion and writing. Leave this session with a training plan full of practical tools and classroom-ready resources that will condition your students to become stronger, more confident readers — one rep at a time.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

2:45pm CDT

USING YOUR NEW MATH RESOURCE: Game Clock & Check-Ins - Timely Math Assessments That Matter
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
In this Game Clock & Check-Ins session, you’ll learn how to use timely assessments—both formal and formative—to keep your math instruction on pace and your players moving toward mastery. Just like a coach checking the game clock and calling strategic timeouts, you’ll explore quick “check-ins” that give immediate feedback and inform your next play in small groups or whole-class settings. Discover how purposeful assessments help you adjust your game plan in real time, ensure students are mastering key skills, and drive meaningful growth. Walk away ready to use your math resource to make every minute of instruction count.
Presenters
avatar for Nicole Young, M.Ed.

Nicole Young, M.Ed.

Instructional Math Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1107 - Northwest High School
 


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