ENGAGE 2026 Professional Learning Conference

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover how Class Companion can transform STAAR preparation in your 3rd–12th grade classrooms! In this hands-on session, teachers will explore how to use Class Companion’s AI-powered tools to provide targeted, TEKS-aligned practice that mirrors STAAR's question types. Learn how to easily create assignments from existing curriculum, generate rigorous open-ended and multiple-choice questions, and deliver instant, actionable feedback to support student growth.

Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies for using Class Companion to:
✅ Differentiate practice based on student needs
✅ Track progress on specific TEKS and readiness standards
✅ Encourage critical thinking and test-taking stamina
✅ Save time while improving instructional impact

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.

Shift students from passive note-takers to active thinkers with simple, high-impact routines. Learn how quick pre-class summaries boost readiness and how whiteboard teamwork drives discussion, problem-solving, and deeper understanding. Students move beyond memorizing to exploring, questioning, and applying—making learning stick in powerful ways

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.

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.

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.

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.

Algebra is often taught as a series of isolated "tricks" and procedures, but it is actually a continuous story of relationships, patterns, and logic. In this session, we will zoom out and explore the vertical trajectory of algebraic thinking. Instead of focusing on "how to get the answer," we will investigate the conceptual shifts required to move students from basic inverse operations to the sophisticated world of advanced functions.