ENGAGE 2026 Professional Learning Conference: Full Schedule

Lunch Options or Bring Lunch for Game Show theme Party happening in the Student Union!

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8:30am CDT

Introduction to ADI for Science Teachers

Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Argument Driven Inquiry is a seven stage lab experience that plays an important role in helping students use disciplinary ideas along with their own idea to figure something out about the world around them. Experience how to guide students through the process as they use different disciplinary practices and lieracy skills to collaborate and move their thinking forward.

Presenters

Helen Wright

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach

Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 803 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, Science

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Content Literacy

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