ENGAGE 2026 Professional Learning Conference: Full Schedule

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1:00pm CDT

Game Plan for Rigor: Executing the TEKS Every Play for ELA/SLA/SCI

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Step into the playbook for rigorous instruction! In this session, K-8 classroom teachers will learn how to leverage the TEKS Guide to plan for instruction with a deep understanding of the TEKS. Through collaborative analysis and planning, participants will ensure every learning “play” aligns to the rigor of the TEKS in ELA, SLA, and science.
Audience: K - 8th grade classroom teachers.

Presenters

Sunni Johnson

Director of Curriculum, Northwest ISD

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1201 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Instruction, ELA, Science

Audience All Levels

2:45pm CDT

Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners (3-5 Math/Science)

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

Rm. 806 - Northwest High School

Participants will explore practical strategies to differentiate instruction for gifted learners and reflect on how to apply these strategies in their own classrooms.

Presenters

Jennifer Casey

GT Specialist, Northwest ISD

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

Planning, Math, Science | Instruction, Math, Science

Audience Elementary
TOPIC GT Update

ENGAGE 2026 Professional Learning Conference

1:00pm CDT

Sunni Johnson

2:45pm CDT

Jennifer Casey

Joanna Espinoza

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