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Tuesday, July 21
 

8:30am CDT

Revising Skills for the Win!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Come explore the skills tested from the Writing Process TEKS in the STAAR Revising passages. Leave with ideas, lessons, and resources to use in any unit to engage students in thinking like writers!
Presenters
avatar for Tosh McGaughy

Tosh McGaughy

Educational Consultant, Tosh McGaughy LLC
(say it Mc-GOY)
I am a certified English teacher who enjoys learning & sharing about literacy, leadership, assessment, curriculum design, & school improvement. I share free TEKS-based resources on my website: www.tinyurl.com/ToshShares






Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30am CDT

Off the Bench and Into the Game: Active Grammar Strategies
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
In this session, participants will explore movement-based strategies for teaching grammar focuses to help students internalize key concepts. We'll also dive into fun, practical techniques for coaching students to apply their grammar skills when editing their own writing — leaving you with a playbook of ready-to-use ideas for your classroom.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1105 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Boosting STAAR Success with Class Companion
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Discover how Class Companion can transform STAAR preparation in your 3rd–12th grade classrooms! In this hands-on session, teachers will explore how to use Class Companion’s AI-powered tools to provide targeted, TEKS-aligned practice that mirrors STAAR's question types. Learn how to easily create assignments from existing curriculum, generate rigorous open-ended and multiple-choice questions, and deliver instant, actionable feedback to support student growth.

Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies for using Class Companion to:
✅ Differentiate practice based on student needs
✅ Track progress on specific TEKS and readiness standards
✅ Encourage critical thinking and test-taking stamina
✅ Save time while improving instructional impact
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1103 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Score a Touchdown with Authentic Text Interaction! - Elementary
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Come engage with the critical thinking of our comprehension & response TEKS as we intentionally interact with texts. Leave with resources, ideas, and strategies to use with any text!
Presenters
avatar for Tosh McGaughy

Tosh McGaughy

Educational Consultant, Tosh McGaughy LLC
(say it Mc-GOY)
I am a certified English teacher who enjoys learning & sharing about literacy, leadership, assessment, curriculum design, & school improvement. I share free TEKS-based resources on my website: www.tinyurl.com/ToshShares






Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Using AI to Support Planning in the K-1 World
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Have you tried to use AI to help you start the planning process? This course will dive into ways that AI can support your work in the classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Kendra Holder

Kendra Holder

First Grade Teacher, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1201 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

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
avatar for Sunni Johnson

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

1:00pm CDT

Pages with Purpose: Rigorous & Responsive Journals in ELA
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Stop chasing engagement and start building a system! This session shows how interactive journals can become a self-sustaining system that supports rigorous literacy practices, ongoing formative assessment, and consistent student engagement—without increasing teacher workload.
Presenters
avatar for Katelynn Steinhauser

Katelynn Steinhauser

English II Teacher, JAMES M STEELE EARLY COLLEGE H S

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1303- Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

1:00pm CDT

Score a Touchdown with Authentic Text Interaction! - Secondary
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Come engage with the critical thinking of our comprehension & response TEKS as we intentionally interact with texts. Leave with resources, ideas, and strategies to use with any text!
Presenters
avatar for Tosh McGaughy

Tosh McGaughy

Educational Consultant, Tosh McGaughy LLC
(say it Mc-GOY)
I am a certified English teacher who enjoys learning & sharing about literacy, leadership, assessment, curriculum design, & school improvement. I share free TEKS-based resources on my website: www.tinyurl.com/ToshShares






Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

1:00pm CDT

The Starting Lineup: Tier 1 Strategies for Constructed Responses That Score
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Every championship team starts with a strong starting lineup — players who are prepared, coached, and ready to perform when it matters most. In this session, educators will discover how to put their best Tier 1 instructional strategies on the field by leveraging Lead4ward's Think Along structure to build confident, skilled writers in every classroom. The Think Along is more than a reading tool — it is a powerful coaching framework that walks students through the thinking process step by step, modeling how to read closely, gather evidence, and construct a response that scores. Participants will explore how to intentionally integrate the Think Along into daily Tier 1 instruction, guiding students from first read to finished written response with clarity and purpose. From understanding the prompt to organizing evidence to crafting a well-supported constructed response, educators will leave with a full starting lineup of ready-to-use moves, modeled lessons, and classroom strategies that ensure every student — not just the all-stars — is suited up and ready to compete. This is Tier 1 instruction at its finest — no substitutions needed.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

1:00pm CDT

Writing from Scratch: Whip up Delicious Writing Lessons Your Students Will Eat Up! (GT Update)
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Motivating our young writers to take creative "whisks" can be tricky at the elementary level. In this practical, you-can-do-it session, you will learn strategies for young writers to add some flavor to their writing. Through demonstrations, video clips, and oodles of ideas, you’ll be excited to go back to the classroom and try some of these writing recipes with just the right dash of fun.
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Educator, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 26 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1314 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

1:00pm CDT

Patterns of Wonder (PK-K): Tips, Tricks, and Implementation
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Come to learn more about using Patterns of Wonder in your classroom. Are you looking for simple ways to integrate it daily? Are you looking for alternate books to use? This session will explore not only the basics of Patterns of Wonder, but also some tips and tricks to make it an easy resource to use in your classroom.
Presenters
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 1207 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

2:45pm CDT

Beyond the Red Pen: Empowering Writers Through Micro-Conferences
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Looking to transform your writing instruction into something more meaningful, targeted, and student-centered? This session will explore how micro-conferences can be used to build student agency, improve writing mastery, and track individual progress over time. During this session, you will see real classroom examples of micro-conferencing, practice scripting a micro-conference, learn how to track student writing progress, develop your own digital template, and collaborate with peers. Walk away with templates, strategies, and inspiration to make writing feedback more meaningful and manageable—for you and your students!
Presenters
avatar for Katelynn Steinhauser

Katelynn Steinhauser

English II Teacher, JAMES M STEELE EARLY COLLEGE H S

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1303- Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

2:45pm CDT

Interactive Read Aloud: Where Every Student Gets Off the Bench
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Every great sports broadcast starts with preparation — and so does a great read aloud. In this hands-on session, teachers will learn how to transform read aloud into an interactive, high-leverage instructional tool. Explore how to plan strategic stopping points, craft think alouds aligned to the TEKS, and design turn-and-talk opportunities that spark meaningful student discourse. You'll get prep time and leave with a read aloud game plan ready to run from day one.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1205 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

2:45pm CDT

Two-a-Days: Training Your Brain with Paired Texts
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Every great athlete knows that two-a-days build the strength, endurance, and mental toughness it takes to compete at the highest level. The same is true for our readers. In this power-packed session, educators will lace up and dive into the world of paired texts — a dynamic instructional approach that challenges students to think harder, read deeper, and push beyond the surface of a single text. Just as two-a-day practices sharpen an athlete's skills from multiple angles, paired texts train the brain to analyze, synthesize, and draw connections across two carefully selected passages. Participants will explore strategies for intentional text pairing, scaffolding complex thinking, and coaching students through evidence-based discussion and writing. Leave this session with a training plan full of practical tools and classroom-ready resources that will condition your students to become stronger, more confident readers — one rep at a time.
Presenters
avatar for Kelli Palmer

Kelli Palmer

Elementary ELA Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 1217 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

8:30am CDT

Score a Touchdown with Authentic Text Interaction! - Secondary
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Come engage with the critical thinking of our comprehension & response TEKS as we intentionally interact with texts. Leave with resources, ideas, and strategies to use with any text!
Presenters
avatar for Tosh McGaughy

Tosh McGaughy

Educational Consultant, Tosh McGaughy LLC
(say it Mc-GOY)
I am a certified English teacher who enjoys learning & sharing about literacy, leadership, assessment, curriculum design, & school improvement. I share free TEKS-based resources on my website: www.tinyurl.com/ToshShares






Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30am CDT

The Argument Arena: Where Claims Compete
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
In this hands-on session, we will explore how authors leverage rhetorical appeals and logical fallacies to strengthen an argument.
Presenters
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1305- Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

8:30am CDT

Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners (K-2)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Participants will explore practical strategies to differentiate instruction for gifted learners and reflect on how to apply these strategies in their own classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Laura Taylor-Dunn

Laura Taylor-Dunn

GT Specialist K-5, Curtis Elementary, Northwest ISD

avatar for Stacy Pickett

Stacy Pickett

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Tricia Hanson

Tricia Hanson

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Northwest ISD
Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Rm. 1103 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Revising Skills for the Win!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Come explore the skills tested from the Writing Process TEKS in the STAAR Revising passages. Leave with ideas, lessons, and resources to use in any unit to engage students in thinking like writers!
Presenters
avatar for Tosh McGaughy

Tosh McGaughy

Educational Consultant, Tosh McGaughy LLC
(say it Mc-GOY)
I am a certified English teacher who enjoys learning & sharing about literacy, leadership, assessment, curriculum design, & school improvement. I share free TEKS-based resources on my website: www.tinyurl.com/ToshShares






Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Notice and Note: Fiction Signposts
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Great readers, like great athletes, know what to watch for — and the Fiction Signposts from the Notice and Note series by Kylene Beers and Bob Probst give students exactly that edge when tackling literary texts. In this session, we'll break down each signpost and explore ready-to-use strategies for coaching students to read with intention and analyze an author's purpose like a pro.
Presenters
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1203 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Differentiation Strategies for Gifted Learners (3-5 ELA)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Participants will explore practical strategies to differentiate instruction for gifted learners and reflect on how to apply these strategies in their own classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Heather Martin

Heather Martin

GT Specialist
I am a 23 year experienced teacher having taught grades K-5. I have been, both, departmentalized (ELA/SS) and self-contained, and have served as a Dyslexia Specialist. I am currently a Gifted and Talented Specialist at Hughes Elementary.
avatar for Caitlin Andrews

Caitlin Andrews

GT Specialist, Northwest ISD
Caitlin Andrews is a GT Specialist in Northwest ISD with over 14 years of experience in providing gifted services in both self-contained and pull-out classrooms. She is advocate for twice-exceptional students, a passion that has only grown since her own son was identified as dyslexic... Read More →
avatar for Lindsey Hart

Lindsey Hart

G/T Specialist, Northwest ISD
Lindsey Hart is a GT Specialist in Northwest ISD with over 16 years of experience in providing gifted services in both classroom and pull-out settings. She advocates tirelessly for twice-exceptional students, and works closely with teachers and other specialists to develop curriculum... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 803 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

10:15am CDT

Establishing the New Basics of Guided Reading in Kindergarten
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am 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
Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
Rm. 1113 - Northwest High School 2301 Texan Dr, Justin, TX 76247, USA

1:00pm CDT

Score a Touchdown with Authentic Text Interaction! - Elementary
Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Come engage with the critical thinking of our comprehension & response TEKS as we intentionally interact with texts. Leave with resources, ideas, and strategies to use with any text!
Presenters
avatar for Tosh McGaughy

Tosh McGaughy

Educational Consultant, Tosh McGaughy LLC
(say it Mc-GOY)
I am a certified English teacher who enjoys learning & sharing about literacy, leadership, assessment, curriculum design, & school improvement. I share free TEKS-based resources on my website: www.tinyurl.com/ToshShares






Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Rm. 806 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247

2:45pm CDT

Chalk Talk: Discourse that Delivers
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Explore practical strategies to turn academic conversations into powerful learning. Make every discussion a championship move!
Presenters
avatar for Kristen Dixon

Kristen Dixon

Early Childhood and Literacy Instructional Coach, Northwest ISD
Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Rm. 804 - Northwest High School Northwest High School, 2301 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247
 
Thursday, July 23
 

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

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

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

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
 


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