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Thursday, July 23
 

8:30am CDT

Bringing the STAR Program to the field!
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
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1115 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

8:30am CDT

Huddle Up for Higher level Discussion: Philosophical Chairs in Action
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
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
avatar for Sara Erikson

Sara Erikson

Secondary Teacher Support Specialist, NISD Curriculum & Instruction
avatar for Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith

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

8:30am CDT

NoodleTools: Your Research Game Plan
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
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
avatar for Jamie Eikenberry

Jamie Eikenberry

Secondary Librarian, Northwest ISD
avatar for Meghan Batson

Meghan Batson

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

8:30am CDT

Not Theory—Teaching: Practical Wisdom from the Classroom
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
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
avatar for Teresa Williams

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

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
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
avatar for Jaime Garcia

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

8:30am CDT

Estabilishing the New Basics of Guided Reading in 1st grade
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
This session will focus on routines for book boxes, guided reading, and moving them towards successful indepedent practice.
Presenters
avatar for Whitney Bass

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

8:30am CDT

USING YOUR NEW MATH RESOURCE: Speed to the Goal Line - Building Fluency
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
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
avatar for Marisa Wylie

Marisa Wylie

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

8:30am CDT

✨These are a Few of My Favorite Things ✨
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
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
avatar for Jordana Kaiser

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

8:30am CDT

Set the Stage: Teacher Moves and Student Skills for Success
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:45am CDT
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
avatar for Courtney Toht

Courtney Toht

Secondary Science Instructional Coach
avatar for Vic Sampson

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

10:15am CDT

Connecting Word Problems Vertically in K-5
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
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
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1206 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

10:15am CDT

TI-84 Calculator strategies and activities for MS
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Learn ways to make the TI-84 calculator a tool for exploration and learning.
Presenters
avatar for Melanye Griffin

Melanye Griffin

Secondary Math Coordinator, Northwest ISD
avatar for Pareesa Schulte

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

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
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 3-5 Session)
Presenters
avatar for Jaime Garcia

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

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
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
avatar for Kristen Dixon

Kristen Dixon

Early Childhood and Literacy Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 804 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Book Study Debrief: To Read Stuff You Have to Know Stuff
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
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
avatar for Kelli Palmer

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

10:15am CDT

Drawing Up the Playbook: Winning with Unified Data
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Eliminate the sideline scramble by consolidating data points into one master roster, giving administrators a clear view of student performance and intervention needs.
Presenters
avatar for Mallory Jones

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

10:15am CDT

Middle Grade & Young Adult Literature: Secondary ELA Professional Book Study
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
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
avatar for Brittnie Bragg

Brittnie Bragg

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, Northwest ISD
I am passionate about kids, literacy, and supporting our teachers as educators, leaders, and learners! 
avatar for Shawna Mitchell

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

10:15am CDT

I'm Not Getting Them Ready for Kindergarten Book Study
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
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
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 803 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

ParentSquare - Beyond the Basics
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
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
avatar for Kelli Sanders

Kelli Sanders

Instructional Technologist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Rayna Strader

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
 


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