Unlock the power of purposeful writing feedback and transformative writing conferences in this hands-on professional development session designed for educators of all grade levels. Participants will explore how to deliver clear, constructive, and growth-oriented feedback that motivates students and deepens their writing skills. Using Magic School, an AI-powered educational tool, educators will learn how to streamline the feedback process, personalize responses, and support diverse learners more effectively.
This session empowers educators to effectively utilize the IXL platform by understanding key components like Smart Scores and custom settings, navigating various features, pinning Skill Plans tailored to course content, and experiencing IXL from a student view. By the end of the session, teachers will be equipped with practical skills to enhance their teaching strategies and support student learning. ***If you a 3-4 or 9-12 teacher whos campus has IXL, you are more than welcome to join us!***
This session is designed for middle and intermediate school RLA educators seeking to boost student engagement through creative, standards-aligned instruction. Participants will explore how to repurpose popular TIkTok trends to teach tone, perspective, and argument, leaving with ready-to-use lesson ideas and assessment tools. Through modeling, discussion, and hands-on design time, attendees will learn how to create culturally responsive, high-impact literacy experiences that resonate with today's learners.
This would focus on intervention students in internediate (but could apply to middle school also). Teachers will be given templates for helping students practice writing paragraphs and developing their ideas within a four sentence framework.
Explore how mentor texts can enhance reading and writing instruction for students through practical, standards aligned strategies. Engage in hands on activities to help you leverage the power of mentor texts. You will walk away with a clear understanding of how to use mentor texts to support student growth.
Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn to harness the power of IXL to boost student engagement and track progress. Experience IXL from a student's perspective, navigate key engagement features, and seamlessly assign skills through IXL or Canvas LMS. Discover how to use Score Reports to monitor student proficiency and integrate IXL into your lessons using the PDSA cycle. Elevate your teaching with these essential tools and strategies! ***If you a 3-4 or 9-12 teacher whos campus has IXL, you are more than welcome to join us!***
Want to get your students actually excited about reading? Join us to discover practical ways to make independent reading work in your classroom! You’ll walk away with ready-to-use strategies for setting up your space, keeping students accountable (without reading logs), and creating genuine excitement around reading. This interactive session is packed with ideas you can use tomorrow to get your students choosing to read - and enjoying it!
