Starting next year, every student will begin their day in the general education setting—an exciting shift toward belonging and meaningful engagement for all. In this session, you'll hear directly from general education teachers who’ve successfully created purposeful experiences for students with moderate academic and adaptive needs. Discover practical strategies to foster independence, build strong peer relationships, and make every moment count in your classroom. Following the whole-group discussion, attendees will break into grade-level teams to explore age-appropriate strategies and share practical ideas.
Changing the world doesn’t always mean grand gestures. As educators, small consistent actions—like showing up, building relationships, and modeling integrity—are world-changing. That same principle applies in personal life, reminding fellow educators that the quiet acts of love and responsibility matter deeply. I hope to focus on three areas: 1. Helping in the kitchen-“The classroom sink.” I want participants to gain knowledge and ideas that inspire daily habits that build classroom culture, emotional safety, and trust. (Discuss and share micro-practices that make a huge difference). Share personal practices and anecdotes. 2. “Do your own dishes-how to avoid teacher burnout.” Self-care, boundaries, and reclaiming personal identity outside of teaching. (Discuss and model self-respect and balance that teaches self- resilience. Share personal stories how I have learned this principle with 6 of my own children, working full-time, and completing a Master's Degree). Participants will create their own personal “dishes list”—daily actions that restore peace, pride, and power. 3. “Getting my kids to do the dishes”- Creating a legacy. Share stories of impactful teachers that have changed my life and the lives of my family. Discuss the hidden impacts of showing up everyday. Participants will write a legacy letter and set goals. Leave with a 30-Day Dishes Challenge handout that is a calendar-style sheet with one small, doable action each day (e.g., write a sticky note of appreciation, go tech-free for 30 minutes, smile at your toughest student, take a deep breath before replying). Conversation prompts on tables: “What’s one small act that changed your life?” “The student I teach for…” “In 20 years, I want to be remembered for…” “This is why I keep showing up…”
Format-a blend of reflective and practical strategies and discussions.
This interactive session empowers educators to cultivate a positive classroom culture through intentional practices. Participants will explore strategies to enhance student connection, establish consistent routines, and align classroom practices with school-wide expectations. You will receive a structured guide for developing a personalized plans and a resource list for further learning.
Hey there! Are you looking for practical ways to better support your English Learners and ensure their academic success? Then join us for an insightful and hands-on professional development session focused on empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need! We will dive into EL Scorecard, demystify English language proficiency scores, gain clarity on ELD services, and so much more! Come ready to explore and leave with a renewed sense of confidence in supporting your ELs!
Building relationships with students is essential for student success in the classroom. In this short hour, we will dive back into the early theories that you may have forgotten and why relationship-building strategies are key to building confidence, motivation, and a sense of security in each student in our classroom. Educators will have time to reflect on their current strategies in place and collaborate on strategies help students feel seen, supported, and valued. We will discuss why interventions and instruction in these values can create a positive and productive learning environment. Every student deserves to have someone in their corner and that someone can be you.
This is a great session that will help you learn more about birth order, how it affects world view, perspectives and even behavior. Learn to "hook" kids based on their Birth Order and learn about yourself too! This informative class will help you design your seating chart, your lesson planning and your interactions with students.
Do you have an EL student in your class? What about a newcomer? You might benefit from participating in CLASSROOM SUPPORTS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS. This interactive presentation will offer you many resources and clarify policy and procedures for how to support English Learners. Much like IEPs, every English Learner has an ELAP - English Language Academic Plan. In this hands-on session, we will review some of the most commonly recommended modifications, check out some of our students' ELAPs, and ensure you leave understanding how to provide your ELs with the recommended supports.
Many of our student population is dealing with childhood bereavement. 1 in 10 oklahoma students will lose a parent or sibling before the age of 18. Come learn how you can better support your students in their grief!
Ever wonder what accommodations are for? What do they look like? How to keep them all straight? Then this is the place for you to walk through all of those questions and come out equipped to understand, implement, and manage all of the accommodations you come across.
The presentation/conversation will revolve around; Creating Safe Spaces for Student Expression, Leveraging Students' Cultural Capital, Incorporating Diverse Voices and Perspectives, Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies, and Building Relationships with Students
