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Tuesday, November 5
 

8:30am EST

A Yoga Practice: Good for Students and Adults
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 381
In this session, I will share some simple yet effective stretching and calming techniques that I use in my classes. I will also lead participants through a basic practice of stretches and a meditation beneficial for both students and adults.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Morgan
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 381
  Concurrent, K-5

8:30am EST

ACEs & PACEs: Trauma & Resilience Level One
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 350
Do you know how to spot trauma responses in your students? Do you know how to help your students and yourself become more resilient? During this session, we'll explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Protective and Compensatory Experiences (PACEs).
Speakers
avatar for Claricea Mitchell

Claricea Mitchell

Transition Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
I wear many hats. These are a few: Reg. Ed. Behavior Support, Alternative Placement and Mental Health Referrals, Caldwell County Child Collaborative Secretary, Student Support Services, and Raising Chickens, Dogs, Cats and Children!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 350
  Concurrent, K-5

8:30am EST

From Knowledge to Action: Putting Wisdom into Practice LETRS Refresher - Volume 1 Word Recognition
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 352
You have completed your LETRS professional learning experience.  Are you ready to put that knowledge to practice? Join Rebecca Lindgren, NC Literacy Facilitator, for 50 minutes of content review, and opportunities for classroom action. Volume 1:  Word Recognition
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Lindgren

Rebecca Lindgren

NC Literacy Facilitator, Office of Early Learning - DPI
With over 25 years of experience in education, Rebecca Lindgren has dedicated her career to fostering a love of literacy among students and teachers across three different states. Where she has collaborated with hundreds of educators and inspired thousands of learners, from preschool... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 352
  Concurrent, K-5

8:30am EST

Lights, Camera, Standards: Your Guide to English Language Development
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 353
Join us for "Lights, Camera, Standards: Your Guide to English Language Development" and find out how to connect the NC English Language Development (ELD) standards with what you’re already teaching. We’ll show you how to access the ELD standards online and use them in your lessons so that ALL students can learn to communicate better. 
Speakers
avatar for Traci Waters

Traci Waters

Director of Diverse Student Populations AIG, Caldwell County Schools
Director of Academically Gifted program, Title III Director
avatar for Megan Starnes

Megan Starnes

ESL Teacher, Caldwell County Schools
avatar for Jennifer Decker
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:30am - 9:25am EST
Room 353
  Concurrent, K-5

9:30am EST

Bullying Prevention
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 350
A review of bullying prevention resources to use in the classroom and in the school at-large.
Speakers
avatar for Claricea Mitchell

Claricea Mitchell

Transition Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
I wear many hats. These are a few: Reg. Ed. Behavior Support, Alternative Placement and Mental Health Referrals, Caldwell County Child Collaborative Secretary, Student Support Services, and Raising Chickens, Dogs, Cats and Children!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 350
  Concurrent, K-5

9:30am EST

EVERFI: Free Digital Resources for Elementary Teachers
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 377
EVERFI's free digital activities focus on essential topics, including early literacy foundations, compassion and relationship skills, STEM, and more. The easy-to-use, low-prep lessons are student-directed, with assessments built in, making them easy to drop into lesson plans for the whole class or assign to students for individualized learning. Attendees will leave with activities they can use immediately – all free! Please bring a device.
Speakers
avatar for Everfi

Everfi

Education Success Specialist, EVERFI
EVERFI's FREE online activities cover critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, mental wellness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, etc.
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 377
  Concurrent, K-5

9:30am EST

From Knowledge to Action: Putting Wisdom into Practice LETRS Refresher - Volume 2: Language Comprehension
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 352
You have completed your LETRS professional learning experience.  Are you ready to put that knowledge to practice? Join Rebecca Lindgren, NC Literacy Facilitator, for 50 minutes of content review, and opportunities for classroom action.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Lindgren

Rebecca Lindgren

NC Literacy Facilitator, Office of Early Learning - DPI
With over 25 years of experience in education, Rebecca Lindgren has dedicated her career to fostering a love of literacy among students and teachers across three different states. Where she has collaborated with hundreds of educators and inspired thousands of learners, from preschool... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 352
  Concurrent, K-5

9:30am EST

Overview of Supporting Elementary Learners with Autism
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 351
This session will provide participants with a foundational understanding of the characteristics of ASD which is needed to support the planning and provision of core and specially designed instruction. Particular attention will be given to the use of visual supports and making simple modifications to assignments to increase student engagement and task completion in the general education environment.
Speakers
HC
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 351
  Concurrent, K-5

9:30am EST

Spotlight on Strategies for ML Students
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 353
Shining the spotlight on specific strategies for ML students in the content classroom. We will discuss strategies teachers can use to help their ML students be successful in the classroom. This includes opportunities for ML students to improve in all four domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in an academic setting.
Speakers
LF

Liz Fredrickson

ESL Teacher, Caldwell County Schools
I want to learn as much as I can about what other people know. Talk to me about anything. I'm game.
JL
CW
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 353
  Concurrent, K-5

9:30am EST

Student-Led Conferences
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 371
During this session, participants will learn how to set up student-led conferences and the importance of giving students ownership of their own learning and progress.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Martin

Monica Martin

Caldwell County Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am EST
Room 371
  Concurrent, K-5

10:30am EST

Core5: Implementing Lexia Lessons & Connections
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 357
Implementing Lexia Lessons & Connections supports participants to be prepared to deliver these two types of instructional resources in their learning environment.  Participants learn how the Core5 program recommends Lexia Lessons for teacher-led delivery, as well as how to manually locate Lessons and Connections related to specific literacy skills.

Zoom Link
Speakers
avatar for Anna Crooke

Anna Crooke

Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
BR

Brittany Raub

Lexia Learning
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 357
  Concurrent, K-5

10:30am EST

Elementary-Project Based Learning
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 370
What is Project Based Learning (PBL)?  In this session we will learn what PBL is and how to organize it in your classroom. We will brainstorm new ideas to implement with your students.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Lovins
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 370
  Concurrent, K-5

10:30am EST

Science & Engineering Practices in the Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 371
Dig into the science and engineering practices (SEPs) and how they show up in the new science standards.  Learn how to get your kids using SEPs today!
Speakers
avatar for Akua Carraway

Akua Carraway

Program Associate: NC Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education Center
BH
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 371
  Concurrent, K-5

10:30am EST

Sheet Smarts: Tips and Tricks for Google Sheets
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 351
Unlock your "Sheet Smarts" with tips and tricks to streamline data management and automate tasks in Google Sheets. Learn basic tips that will save you time and make data tracking a breeze.
Slide Deck
Speakers
avatar for Redeana Smith

Redeana Smith

K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 351
  Concurrent, K-5

10:30am EST

Turn Your Students' Writing from Blah to Hurrah!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 353
Have you ever become frustrated about how your students' sentences just don't provide enough detail?  Haven't we all!  Perhaps it's time to give sentence patterning charts a try.  These charts incorporate both SIOP and LETRS strategies in order to help your students improve their writing skills in a memorable way for the student.
Speakers
LS

Lynette Shelby

ESL teacher, Caldwell County Schools
AB
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 353
  Concurrent, K-5

10:30am EST

Understanding the Alternative School Placement Process
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 374
This session will provide participants with an overview of the process for students entering and exiting Horizons.  Participants will also learn about what a typical day is for students and the goals for Horizons when working with students.  
Speakers
avatar for Gwyn Roop
RP

Rylie Plaster

Kindergarten Teacher
MG
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:25am EST
Room 374
  Concurrent, K-5

1:00pm EST

Arts Integration
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 352
I will be presenting on the integration of arts into other subjects and vice verses. I will be giving examples of the interconnectedness of arts with all other aspects of subjects and life in general.
Speakers
KS
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 352
  Concurrent, K-5

1:00pm EST

Core5: Implementing Lexia Skill Builders
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 357
Implementing Lexia Skill Builders supports participants to become familiar with Lexia Skill Builders and explore and plan to support and engage students with this instructional resource. Participants will locate and select Lexia Skill Builders based on instructional priorities, determine student support needed to engage successfully with Lexia Skill Builders, and prepare and plan for ongoing implementation of Lexia Skill Builders in the learning environment.

Zoom Link
Speakers
avatar for Anna Crooke

Anna Crooke

Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
BR

Brittany Raub

Lexia Learning
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 357
  Concurrent, K-5

1:00pm EST

Science & Engineering Practices in the Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 371
Dig into the science and engineering practices (SEPs) and how they show up in the new science standards.  Learn how to get your kids using SEPs today!
Speakers
avatar for Akua Carraway

Akua Carraway

Program Associate: NC Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education Center
BH
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 371
  Concurrent, K-5

1:00pm EST

Securly Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 358
Utilizing Securly Classroom for Chromebooks, Managing a Class, Pushing URL's and controlling chromebooks. We will also go over creating a manual class and managing the Teachers' views. Also reporting within Classroom and associated Tools and such.
Speakers
JE

Josh Edwards

Caldwell County Schools
MA
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 358
  Concurrent, K-5

1:00pm EST

What's Holding Up Your CASEL?
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 350
A review of the CASEL Core Social-Emotional Learning Competencies and how to access resources for your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Claricea Mitchell

Claricea Mitchell

Transition Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
I wear many hats. These are a few: Reg. Ed. Behavior Support, Alternative Placement and Mental Health Referrals, Caldwell County Child Collaborative Secretary, Student Support Services, and Raising Chickens, Dogs, Cats and Children!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 350
  Concurrent, K-5

1:00pm EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Overview
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 355
Youth Mental Health First Aid Overview" will cover the basics of recognizing early signs of mental health issues, effective communication strategies, and appropriate interventions tailored for elementary students. Participants will also learn how to create a supportive classroom environment and collaborate with parents and school counselors to address mental health needs. By the end of the presentation, teachers will be better equipped to respond to and support students facing mental health challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Robertson
HT
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 1:55pm EST
Room 355
  Concurrent, K-5

2:00pm EST

Behavior Interventions and De-Escalation Techniques for Challenging Students
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 373
This session is designed to help staff understand that behaviors are a form of communication. The premise is that if we can intervene appropriately, we can keep behaviors from escalating and intensifying. Common techniques to assist with deescalating students will be discussed, as well.
Speakers
EN
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 373
  Concurrent, K-5

2:00pm EST

Blending for Success: Leveraging the Internet to Increase Student Engagement
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 354
In this interactive session, participants will discover how to easily integrate face-to-face and online learning to create engaging learning experiences for students. Participants will explore the power of blended learning to increase student engagement, quick-start blended learning strategies easy to implement, and examples of successful blended learning in various subjects. Participants will have an opportunity to begin designing a blended learning activity. At the conclusion of the session, participants will be equipped with practical tools and innovative ideas for blended learning implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Tericia Eller

Tericia Eller

Northwest Region Professional Development Coordinator, NC Dept of Public Instruction
I work for the Office of Virtual Instruction Services as a Virtual Instruction Consultant for the Rethink Education Initiative. In my role I serve the Northwest & Western Regions of NC. I have 24 years of experience in education in a variety of roles and grade levels; however, the... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 354
  Concurrent, K-5

2:00pm EST

Building Strong Readers: Understanding CCS' ELA Standard Treatment Protocol
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 351
Understand our district's ELA Standard Treatment Protocol, ensuring consistent and effective literacy instruction for all students.
Slide Deck
Speakers
avatar for Redeana Smith

Redeana Smith

K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 351
  Concurrent, K-5

2:00pm EST

Dyslexia Overview
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 358
This session will provide educators with basic information about dyslexia, dispel some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding it and be a resource that will increase their capacity to ensure the success of the diverse group of learners in their classrooms.
Speakers
JP
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 358
  Concurrent, K-5

2:00pm EST

Supporting Students with Exceptional Needs in General Education
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 371
This session will discuss the importance of supporting students with exceptional needs in the general education environment.  This will include discussing the diverse range of exceptional needs, the challenges the students face in the classroom, and the importance of collaboration between general education teachers and special education teachers.
Speakers
JC

Janice Citrin

Caldwell County Schools
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 371
  Concurrent, K-5

2:00pm EST

The Standard for Behavior
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 350
Unpacking the Caldwell County Standard Treatment Protocol for Behavior
Speakers
avatar for Claricea Mitchell

Claricea Mitchell

Transition Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
I wear many hats. These are a few: Reg. Ed. Behavior Support, Alternative Placement and Mental Health Referrals, Caldwell County Child Collaborative Secretary, Student Support Services, and Raising Chickens, Dogs, Cats and Children!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 350
  Concurrent, K-5

2:00pm EST

Universal Design for Learning and Neurodiversity
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 355
What is Universal Design for Learning and how can this technique reach all learners, especially neurodivergent students? Come find out about the recently updated UDL guidelines and see what small interventions you can use to make your classes engaging to your students.
Speakers
avatar for Denise Allen

Denise Allen

Beginning Teacher Mentor, Caldwell County Schools
avatar for Lillian Nave

Lillian Nave

Faculty, Appalachian State University
Lillian Nave is a reformed art historian who now teaches first year seminar as a Senior Lecturer and UDL coordinator at Appalachian State University. She also hosts the Think UDL podcast. You can find Think UDL on Twitter @ThinkUDL and wherever you listen to your podcasts! Lillian... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST
Room 355
  Concurrent, K-5
 
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