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San Antonio ISD and AVID programming  addresses multilingual students' language development and academic acceleration through various offerings available for K-12 school settings. Participants will engage in key instructional routines and learn how SAISD teachers engage by design, model rigor, accelerate learning, and develop student agency at all levels of language proficiency.

Are you familiar with the Depth & Complexity Prompts/Icons? Do you use them to challenge students at the highest levels? You may be surprised to learn there are several more components that comprise The Depth & Complexity Framework. At this workshop, participants will be introduced to the five Content Imperatives: Origin, Parallel, Contribution, Convergence, and Paradox. Using the Depth & Complexity Prompts with Content Imperatives produces deep, abstract thinking as iconic combinations instantly increase rigor within any task.

Are you new to the Depth and Complexity Framework? Join our hands-on workshop and unlock exciting tools to boost student thinking and make your lessons pop! Discover how to transform scripted curricula into dynamic, open-ended adventures. Walk away with fun, proven strategies, and activities to instantly supercharge your teaching!

Explore AI's potential to revolutionize Secondary ELA lesson planning through the workshop model. Learn to leverage AI tools for student-centered, differentiated lessons tailored to diverse abilities, including advanced learners. Develop AI-enhanced lesson plans to create engaging learning experiences for your students.

Explore how technology can be used to differentiate content for gifted students. This session provides educators with practical tech tools and strategies to create personalized and challenging learning experiences.

The Depth and Complexity Framework is an invaluable tool for educators aiming to provide differentiated instruction that encourages critical thinking, enhances student engagement, and empowers students to think more deeply and engage with content in diverse ways. By integrating the Depth and Complexity Framework with current educational initiatives, school and district leaders can create more engaging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and deep understanding. Additionally, participants will explore tools to support effective implementation.

Many districts suggest Advanced Placement classes meet the needs of secondary G/T students - however true G/T support requires differentiation even within the AP Class. Come explore ways to adapt the AP classroom to the needs of the G/T learner while still meeting College Board AP Test expectations.