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Thursday, December 5
 

8:00am CST

Empowering Writing Skills to Impact Research [Secondary Focus]
Thursday December 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Before young researchers can complete an organized presentation showing depth of understanding, they must ask/refine open-ended questions, glean the most relevant information, and be able to present their findings in a coherent way. Let's dive into strategic writing skills and techniques that will make a noticeable impact on their product!
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Seaton

Jennifer Seaton

Director Of Learning & Development, Empowering Writers
After 17 years in public education, Jennifer made the decision to join the Empowering Writers team as a trainer so she could passionately share impactful skills that transformed her own instruction and help create effective writers with others. After 8 years with the company, she... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)

11:00am CST

Ready to Use Vocabulary Activities [Secondary Focus]
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Targeted vocabulary study is essential, but how do you make it interesting and efficient? How do you integrate high-level vocabulary activities into a sustained vocabulary program without taking too much class time? Walk away with a menu of flexible activities you can use with a variety of vocabulary resources.
Speakers
avatar for Claire Skierski

Claire Skierski

English Department Chair, Grand Prairie ISD
Claire Skierski is an enthusiastic English teacher in her thirtieth year in education. Formerly a gifted specialist, she currently serves as the English department chair and teaches AP English Language and Composition, OnRamps Rhetoric (dual enrollment), and English III at Dubiski... Read More →
avatar for Sheila Griffith

Sheila Griffith

President, Knowsys Educational Services, LLC
Dr. Sheila Griffith is the author of the Knowsys College Readiness Program and the Knowsys Vocabulary Builder Program and the co-author of the Knowsys That's Genius Math Program. Dr. Griffith is the co-owner and co-founder of Knowsys Educational Services and a recognized expert in... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)

1:30pm CST

Aligning the Secondary Service Model: Creating Collaboration between Advanced/Honors and AP Courses
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Many of our secondary G/T students are serviced by our Advanced/Honors and AP courses. In them, how do we differentiate for G/T students but also ensure that we are aligned with AP expectations? This session dives into how a large, surburban district is acreating alignment between Advanced/Honors and AP teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Theresa Pollok

Theresa Pollok

Director of Advanced Academics, Mansfield ISD
Current K-12 Director of Advanced Academics for Mansfield ISD. Former ELAR/SS Instructional Coach. Former Secondary ELAR & Library Coordinator for MISD. Most recently was the Assistant Principal of Instruction for Red Oak Middle School (Grades 6-8; 1600+ students)
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)

1:30pm CST

Unlocking Potential: Transforming Gifted Education with Independent Study Mentorship (ISM) [Secondary Focus]
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Does your campus or district struggle to meet the needs of your secondary gifted learners in a meaningful way? Come explore the transformative impact of Independent Study Mentorship (ISM), an innovative course offered by TEA, that empowers gifted juniors and seniors to pursue personalized learning experiences with community mentors.  The second half of this session will include a student panel so you can hear directly from them about their experience and impact of their learning.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Sweitzer-Guzman

Tiffany Sweitzer-Guzman

G/T Specialist, Northside iSD
Tiffany Sweitzer-Guzman has been part of the Northside Independent School District for the last 16 years and currently serves as the Gifted and Talented Program Specialist at O’Connor High School. She dedicates her expertise to challenging and inspiring gifted students. Her passion... Read More →
avatar for Maria Cisneros

Maria Cisneros

GT Specialist, Northside ISD
Maria Cisneros holds a Master's degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis on special populations and has dedicated 15 years to teaching at Northside Independent School District. With a decade of experience in the Gifted and Talented program, she is committed to fostering the... Read More →
avatar for Roxanne Brown

Roxanne Brown

District GT Program Coordinator, Northside ISD
Roxanne Brown has been an educator for 33 years and has taught across Texas. She sparked a passion for serving GT students in Clear Creek ISD which continues today. Roxanne left the classroom in 2016 with the goal of having a larger impact on students while improving identification... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Salon A/B (3rd Floor)

3:15pm CST

Using SAT Concepts and Skills to Build Intellectual Flexibility Across Disciplines
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm CST
Participants will explore important instructional considerations in light of the new Digital SAT and what we have learned so far. We will then engage in a concrete framework/routine to meaningfully use SAT concepts and skills to build critical thinking habits across disciplines and contexts.
Speakers
avatar for Alana Morris

Alana Morris

Coordinator of High School Humanities, Spring Branch ISD
Alana Morris has been leading literacy in Texas and abroad for 36 years and has taught all levels from elementary through high school. She is currently the Coordinator of High School Humanities in Spring Branch ISD and teaches in the Education Dept. at the University of Houston. She... Read More →
avatar for Sheila Griffith

Sheila Griffith

President, Knowsys Educational Services, LLC
Dr. Sheila Griffith is the author of the Knowsys College Readiness Program and the Knowsys Vocabulary Builder Program and the co-author of the Knowsys That's Genius Math Program. Dr. Griffith is the co-owner and co-founder of Knowsys Educational Services and a recognized expert in... Read More →
avatar for Tracy Scholz

Tracy Scholz

Director of Advanced Academic Studies, Spring Branch ISD
Dr. Tracy Scholz has been an educator for over 25 years. She has experience as a classroom teacher, department specialist, district interventionist, district coordinator, and served as the Associate Director for the Teacher Education Program at Rice University. She is a contributor... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:45pm CST
Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)
 
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