ENGAGE 2026 Professional Learning Conference: Full Schedule

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learning Environment, All Contents

Audience All Levels
TOPIC Differentiation

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

ENGAGE 2026 Professional Learning Conference

8:30am CDT

Christina Bosko

8:30am CDT

Teresa Williams

8:30am CDT

Jamessia Steele

Tamesha Vatin

8:30am CDT

Whitney Bass

8:30am CDT

Shelbee Russell

8:30am CDT

Katie Beer

Phyllis Finley

10:15am CDT

Lily Horak

10:15am CDT

Jamessia Steele

Ariel Greco

Lynley Phillips

10:15am CDT

Rachel Lawson

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