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

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

During the training, I will guide participants through the STAR Program website, modeling how to navigate key components and align materials with instructional goals. Teachers will be provided dedicated work time to explore the platform, select relevant resources, and begin creating or organizing materials and downloads to support implementation in the upcoming school year.

Presenters

Christina Bosko

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1115 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Instruction, Special Education

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Differentiation

8:30am CDT

Huddle Up for Higher level Discussion: Philosophical Chairs in Action

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1202 - Northwest High School

Entice students into a meaningful and structured debate over a controversial topic, while teaching the skills of academic discussion and how to effectively support a position.

Presenters

Sara Erikson

Secondary Teacher Support Specialist, NISD Curriculum & Instruction

Lauren Smith

Secondary Social Studies Instructional Coach

Rebekah Hall

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1202 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Instruction, ELA, Social Studies

Audience Secondary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

8:30am CDT

NoodleTools: Your Research Game Plan

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1110 - Northwest High School

Step onto the field with a winning strategy for student research! In this session, educators will learn how to use NoodleTools as their playbook for guiding students through the research process—from building strong sources to creating accurate citations and organized notes. Whether you're coaching beginners or seasoned researchers, you’ll discover practical ways to integrate NoodleTools into your instruction, support academic integrity, and keep students on track from kickoff to final submission. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that will help your students score big on their next research project!

Presenters

Kay Downing

Jamie Eikenberry

Secondary Librarian, Northwest ISD

Meghan Batson

Library Media Specialist

Jaime LeRoy

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1110 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Instruction, All Contents

Audience Secondary
TOPIC Content Literacy

8:30am CDT

Not Theory—Teaching: Practical Wisdom from the Classroom

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School

This session features a veteran classroom teacher sharing proven strategies for boosting student engagement, improving classroom management, and building a strong culture of learners. Participants will gain practical, classroom-ready tools grounded in real experience to foster student ownership, collaboration, and a focused, inclusive learning environment.

Presenters

Teresa Williams

Spanish Teacher- Tidwell Middle School

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Instruction, All Contents

Audience Secondary
TOPIC Differentiation

8:30am CDT

Born A Crime by Trevor Noah Book Study

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1113 - Northwest High School

We will focus on debriefing *Born a Crime* by Trevor Noah. Participants will reflect on key themes from the book, including identity, resilience, systemic inequality, and the impact of culture and family. Through guided discussion and collaborative activities, educators will explore how the memoir connects to students’ lived experiences and consider strategies for incorporating its themes into classroom instruction. The session aims to deepen understanding, foster meaningful dialogue, and support culturally responsive teaching practices.

Presenters

Jennifer Wilson

Elementary ESL Teacher Support Specialist, Northwest ISD

Keisha Gomes

Secondary ESL Teacher Support Specialist, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1113 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels

8:30am CDT

Sack the Boredom: Elementary Writing Engagement ELA

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1203 - Northwest High School

This session will be all about beefing up engagement during writer’s workshop in upper Elementary (2-5) classes. It will go through strategies to engage students in discourse, encourage stronger feedback, and work to build scholars out of reluctant writers. This will include engagement strategies, ways to work grammar and foundations into your usual workshop blocks more often, and ways to encourage students to LOVE writing instead of just tolerating it.

Note: don’t forget a charged laptop!

Presenters

Ness Eaves

3rd Grade ELA, Berkshire Elementary

3rd grade teacher with a passion for being passionate, connecting with students, and building reading lives beyond the classroom. Lover of all things literacy, and not afraid to get a little silly to make learning fun!

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1203 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Learning Environment, ELA

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Content Literacy

8:30am CDT

Student Services Support (Sped, 504, behavior intervention)

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1207 - Northwest High School

How to implement student services into a general education setting

Presenters

Jamessia Steele

Behavior Interventionists, Prairie View and 7-Hills Elementary

I was the Inaugural SEAC teacher at Leo Adams. I currently work as the campus BI for 7- Hills Elementary. I enjoy family vacations with my extended family. I am passionate about empowering and encouraging educators to manage challenging behaviors by taking a proactive approach... Read More →

Tamesha Vatin

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1207 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation

8:30am CDT

BOOK STUDY DEBRIEF: Grades K-2: Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1216 - Northwest High School

Huddle up for a dynamic book study debrief of Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom, where we break down the game film and examine the high-impact moves that drive student achievement. Just like a quarterback making split-second decisions at the line of scrimmage, teachers navigate hundreds of micro-decisions each minute—balancing learning intentions, tasks, and assessments to advance every player down the field. In this session, we’ll reflect on key takeaways from our study, share winning plays for surface, deep, and transfer learning, and discuss how to adjust the playbook to meet the needs of every learner. Walk away ready to call smarter plays, use evidence as your scoreboard, and lead your math team to championship-level growth. (Grades K-2 Session)

Presenters

Jaime Garcia

Elementary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1216 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, Math | Instruction, Math

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

8:30am CDT

Estabilishing the New Basics of Guided Reading in 1st grade

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1214 - Northwest High School

This session will focus on routines for book boxes, guided reading, and moving them towards successful indepedent practice.

Presenters

Whitney Bass

Early Childhood & ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1214 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, ELA | Instruction, ELA

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Differentiation

8:30am CDT

USING YOUR NEW MATH RESOURCE: Speed to the Goal Line - Building Fluency

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1201 - Northwest High School

Score big in math fluency with your new resource! This session will explore how the tool’s built-in features and scaffolds naturally support students’ development of speed, accuracy, and confidence with key skills. You’ll see how fluency grows as students interact with the resource, receive feedback, and progress through increasingly challenging tasks. Walk away with a clear understanding of how to leverage the resource to help every student advance toward math mastery.

Presenters

Marisa Wylie

Elementary Math Instructional Coach

Christina Matthews

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1201 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, Math | Instruction, Math

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

8:30am CDT

✨These are a Few of My Favorite Things ✨

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1101 - Northwest High School

Chrome Extensions, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Hacks, OH MY! I am SO excited to share our FAVORITE THINGS with you! This is a session you will not want to miss! Whether you are Admin, Office Staff, Teachers, or someone who uses a computer daily, this session is. for. you. Come learn about all the ways to make your life easier with all these magical tricks. I promise, you will not be disappointed!

Presenters

Jordana Kaiser

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1101 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, All Contents | Instruction, All Contents | Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels

8:30am CDT

Keeping your Head in the Game

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1105 - Northwest High School

Ever feel like one comment, one behavior, or one moment can throw off your entire day? You’re not alone. The key to effective leadership isn’t controlling every play—it’s controlling your response.

In this interactive session, we’ll unpack how to “unpush” your buttons, build emotional endurance, and develop practical strategies for staying regulated under pressure.

Presenters

Shelbee Russell

Counseling Coordinator, Northwest ISD

I'm starting my 18th year in education where I've taught elementary self contained and departmentalized, taught at elementary long term DAEP, worked as a middle school counselor and as an elementary school counselor. I am currently the Counseling Coordinator for Northwest ISD... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1105 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Professional Practices & Responsibilities, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation

8:30am CDT

Ready, Set, Relax said Frankie: The 3 R's to Calm

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 1107 - Northwest High School

In this session we will discuss the impacts of stress on the learners and the brings of knowledge to the people. A brief review of the impacts of stress will be provided and with a focus on meaningful ways to manage your particular flavors of external and internal stressors.

Presenters

Brianna Moran

Stephen Rousseau

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1107 - Northwest High School

Professional Practices & Responsibilities, Special Education

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Leadership

8:30am CDT

High-Leverage Classroom Management Strategies

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Rm. 803 - Northwest High School

Practical classroom management strategies & mindsets that boost student motivation to follow classroom expectations. Delve into the difference between a skill gap and a performance gap in regards to student behavior. Experience a tried and true Conflict Resolution strategy that empowers students to solve their own problems with their peers.

Presenters

Patrice Brake

Elementary Teacher Support Specialist, Northwest ISD Curriculum & Instruction

Teacher Support Specialist for Northwest ISD; serving new teachers to NISD.

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 803 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Professional Practices & Responsibilities, Classroom Management, All Contents | Learning Environment, Classroom Management, All Contents

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Behavior

8:30am CDT

Set the Stage: Teacher Moves and Student Skills for Success

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1104 - Northwest High School

Great learning experiences don't happen by accident—they're built lesson by lesson. Join Victor Sampson, creator of Argument-Driven Inquiry, as he unlocks the daily instructional moves that transform your classroom into a place where students show up equipped to argue, reason, and think critically—every single day.

Presenters

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach

Vic Sampson

Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Argument-Driven Inquiry

Dr. Victor Sampson is an Associate Professor of STEM Education at the University of Texas in Austin. He is also the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Argument-Driven Inquiry. Dr. Sampson received his Ph.D. from Arizona State University in 2007 and is an expert in STEM education... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1104 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Instruction, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

8:30am CDT

At the Movies: Rain Man (GT Update)

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1106 - Northwest High School

These sessions will explore gifted learners through popular culture. Teachers will watch the movie on their own, complete a short task, and then discuss giftedness through the lens of Hollywood. Visit the GT Update site for directions.

Presenters

Audra Rowell

Advanced Academics Coordinator, Northwest ISD

Audra has been involved with gifted education for the majority of her career. Having taught 5th GT, she was involved in curriculum writing and professional development. Upon leaving the classroom, she became a GT coordinator for elementary services in Irving for 9 years. For the past... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1106 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Learning Environment, All Contents | Professional Practices & Responsibilities, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC GT Update

8:30am CDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid

LIMITED

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 2:30pm CDT

Rm. 1109 - Northwest High School

Limited Capacity seats available

Guidance and Counseling will offer an opportunity each day of Engage for staff to take the blended Youth Mental Health First Aid training that meets the state requirement. These are full day trainings.

Presenters

Katie Beer

Phyllis Finley

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1109 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Professional Practices & Responsibilities, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation

10:15am CDT

Connecting Word Problems Vertically in K-5

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1206 - Northwest High School

This year on my campus I have led a year-long vertical alignment committee around analyzing and streamlining our word problem solving strategies, vocabulary, and rigor! This session will condense this learning and allow you to analyze the depth that word problems reach from K-5, and how to support every student in your math classroom.

Presenters

Lily Horak

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1206 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Instruction, Math

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Differentiation

10:15am CDT

TI-84 Calculator strategies and activities for MS

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1101 - Northwest High School

Learn ways to make the TI-84 calculator a tool for exploration and learning.

Presenters

Melanye Griffin

Secondary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD

Pareesa Schulte

Education Technology Consultant, TI Education Technology Consultant

For more than 30 years, Texas Instruments has been an active member of classrooms around the world, empowering teachers and inspiring students to succeed in mathematics.
Through our award-winning products, engaging lessons, and top-notch professional development, TI is transformin... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1101 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Instruction, Math

Audience Secondary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

More Than Words: Using Love Language Strategies to Strengthen Learning

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School

This session explores how educators can apply Gary Chapman’s Love Languages framework to build stronger, more supportive relationships in educational settings. Participants will learn simple, ethical strategies to enhance communication, engagement, and classroom climate by recognizing how students and colleagues best receive encouragement.

Presenters

Teresa Williams

Spanish Teacher- Tidwell Middle School

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior

10:15am CDT

Power Struggles in View: Practical Tips for a Peaceful Crew

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1115 - Northwest High School

Power struggles with students can quickly derail learning and create unnecessary stress for both educators and learners. In this engaging session, we’ll explore common power struggles that arise in the classroom—such as defiance, refusal to follow directions, and attention-seeking behaviors. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical, research-backed strategies to de-escalate conflicts, set clear boundaries, and foster a positive classroom environment. Walk away with proactive techniques to build respect, maintain authority without confrontation, and keep your classroom running smoothly—no tug-of-war required!

Presenters

Stephanie McDonald

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1115 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Behavior

10:15am CDT

Winning Strategies: Tier 1 Classroom Supports with Emergent Tree

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1207 - Northwest High School

Every successful team starts with a strong game plan. In this training, educators will explore how Tier 1 classroom supports serve as the foundation for building a positive, structured learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Using a sports-themed “playbook” approach, participants will learn how to proactively coach positive behavior, set clear expectations, and implement universal strategies that keep the classroom running smoothly.
You will walk away with a clear game plan for implementing Tier 1 supports, using Emergent Tree effectively, and building a classroom team that is ready for success!

Presenters

Jamessia Steele

Behavior Interventionists, Prairie View and 7-Hills Elementary

Ariel Greco

Lynley Phillips

Behavior Interventionist

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1207 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation

10:15am CDT

Ambitious Science Teaching: Book Study Collaboration

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1116 - Northwest High School

We will meet as a culmination of the book study to discuss topics from the book. You will be provided questions before the session to help guide the conversation.

Presenters

Kelly Suarez

Elementary Science Curriculum Coordinator, NORTHWEST ISD

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1116 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

Planning, Science

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

BOOK STUDY DEBRIEF: Grades 3-5: Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1216 - Northwest High School

Presenters

Jaime Garcia

Elementary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1216 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, Math | Instruction, Math

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

Book Study Debrief: The Unstoppable Writing Teacher - Championship Season: Building Unstoppable Writers from the Ground Up

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 804 - Northwest High School

Join in for a power-packed debrief of The Unstoppable Writing Teacher, where we break down the high-impact strategies that turn every student into a writer worth watching. We'll swap winning plays, sharpen our coaching moves, and leave with a refined playbook built for our learners. Your scoreboard is waiting! Let's put some points on it.

Presenters

Kristen Dixon

Early Childhood and Literacy Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Tonya Gurley

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 804 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, ELA | Instruction, ELA

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

Book Study Debrief: To Read Stuff You Have to Know Stuff

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1105 - Northwest High School

In this follow-up book study session, educators will come together to do what the best coaching staffs do after every game — review the footage, break down the key moments, and talk about what it all means going forward. Participants will dig into the big ideas and most critical takeaways from To Read Stuff You Have to Know Stuff, unpacking what the research really says about background knowledge and its powerful connection to reading comprehension. But this session goes beyond the book. Teachers will engage in rich collaborative conversation about what these findings mean for their daily instruction — how they select texts, build knowledge sequences, and create classroom environments where every student has the content knowledge they need to read deeply and think critically. This is not a recap — this is a game plan. Walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, practical instructional implications, and a clear vision for what it looks like to put knowledge-building at the center of your reading instruction. The film does not lie — and neither does the research.

Presenters

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1105 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, ELA | Instruction, ELA

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

Drawing Up the Playbook: Winning with Unified Data

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1108 - Northwest High School

Eliminate the sideline scramble by consolidating data points into one master roster, giving administrators a clear view of student performance and intervention needs.

Presenters

Mallory Jones

Student Services Facilitator, Worthington Middle School

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1108 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, MTSS, Administrative | Instruction, MTSS, Administrative

Audience All Levels

10:15am CDT

Middle Grade & Young Adult Literature: Secondary ELA Professional Book Study

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1201 - Northwest High School

Back by popular demand! Teachers will experience some of the top young adult and middle grade authors and titles in contemporary literature. By reading and experiencing these stories, teachers will be able to reach a variety of student interests and walk away with strategies for curriculum and instructional implementation. If you participated in previous years, you will have the opportunity to select titles from a brand new list of titles!

Presenters

Rebekah Hall

Aleisha Reid

Brittnie Bragg

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, Northwest ISD

I am passionate about kids, literacy, and supporting our teachers as educators, leaders, and learners!

Shawna Mitchell

Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD

Instructional Coach

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1201 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, ELA | Instruction, ELA

Audience Secondary

10:15am CDT

I'm Not Getting Them Ready for Kindergarten Book Study

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 803 - Northwest High School

We will meet as a culmination of the book study to discuss topics from the book. You will be provided questions before the session to help guide the conversation.

Presenters

Rachel Lawson

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 803 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, PreK | Instruction, PreK | Learning Environment, PreK

Audience Elementary
TOPIC Differentiation

10:15am CDT

ParentSquare - Beyond the Basics

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1205 - Northwest High School

It’s so much more than posts and messages! ParentSquare can streamline communication and up engagement. In this session, we’ll explore how to create groups and generate posts with add-ons to facilitate Events/RSVPs, Volunteer Sign Ups, Wish Lists, Sharing Media, and Completing Forms. Using the collaborative Studio Editor, users can create eye-catching newsletters with easy to use content blocks. We’ll simplify the process of scheduling appointments using the Appointment Sign-Ups feature for conferences, meetings, and more. Need the ParentSquare basics? Attend the ParentSquare Basics training before attending this session.

Presenters

Kelli Sanders

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD

Rayna Strader

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1205 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Planning, All Contents | Instruction, All Contents | Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels

10:15am CDT

Delivering Effective Behavior Accommodations

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1110 - Northwest High School

Delivering Effective Behavior Accommodations focuses on shifting staff from simply using behavior supports to delivering them effectively. Participants will examine common accommodations, identify frequent misuses, and learn how to implement them in ways that actually lead to behavior change.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1110 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Professional Practices & Responsibilities

10:15am CDT

Stronger Together: A SPED & General Education Team Approach

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Rm. 1214 - Northwest High School

In this session, general education teachers will explore the “why” behind SPED collaboration and the importance of our work. They will learn the basics of SPED processes and how to effectively complete required forms.

Presenters

Melissa Roberts

Northwest ISD,ROANOKE EL

Paola Morales

SPED Resource Teacher, Roanoke Elementary

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1214 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

Professional Practices & Responsibilities, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Content Literacy

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