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DateStrandNameMain PresenterSession Type
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationCommunity Circles for At-Risk Middle School StudentsMee, MollySpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentAdvisory - Refining the Process (subject to change)Gritter, JenniferConcurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationEmpowering Early Career Educators: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the Middle School ClassroomEdwards, Tiphanie N.Concurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationEmpowering Young Voices: Build Your Middle School Toolkit for Civil DiscourseAlter, ElysePanel Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentEQ Boost: Easy ways to Boost Emotional IntelligenceO'Shea, Miles K.Speed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentFrom Surviving to Thriving: Building Emotional Bridges with Students of TraumaParker, DonConcurrent Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentHip Hop is SELMcQuilkin, Kareem J.Concurrent Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentIntegrating Ethics into the Classroom: Empowering Middle School Students Using Ethical LeadershipCyrus, Tammy B.Concurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationNavigating brilliance: A qualitative exploration of gifted middle schoolers’ academic and socialLoper, A J.Concurrent Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentTable Top! Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Games that Your Students will Actually Like Zakreski, Matthew J.Speed Learning
11/07Leading from the MiddleImplementing Clubs for Middle SchoolTrusty, Robin N.Spark & Tell
11/07Leading from the Middle6 in Sixth: Six Comprehensive School Counseling LessonsTichy, JenniferSpeed Learning
11/07Leading from the MiddleFostering Ohana Through Student LeadershipIzumoto, CorrieSpeed Learning
11/07Leading from the MiddlePartnerships for Community-Based Youth Prevention at the Intersection of Substance Use and MentaDuPont, CarolineConcurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationSocratic Seminars: Taking Classroom Discourse to the Next Level 2.0 Oats, Christina L.Concurrent Session
11/07The Teacher LeaderStaging Success: Utilizing Theatre Arts to Engage Middle School studentsPalese, WendySpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentYou Can't Read a Book and Run from a Lion at the Same Time'The Connection Coach', Tara B.Concurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationStories for All - Using Picture Books to Promote Diversity Across Content AreasMineau, EmilySpark & Tell
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationTeaching Neurodiversity Across the Curriculum Crema, ChallisSpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentDynamic Discipline Strein, KateSpark & Tell
11/07Leading from the MiddleEvery Student Seen & HeardCapes-Flanders, BonnieSpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentHow do Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support Correlate with the Whole Student?Wakefield, MariaSpark & Tell
11/07Leading from the MiddleCreating Connections in Your Classroom CommunitySpisak, JenSpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentEmpowering Youth: Integrating PROSPER into SEL for Suicide PreventionMiller, William E.Spark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentAdult Relational Practices to Support Behaviors - SERVE ModelPastor, KatConcurrent Session
11/07 Creating a Culture of Confidence and Belonging in Middle School GirlsOutlaw, KathrynConcurrent Session
11/07Early Career EducatorsCreating Connectivity and Belonging in the Middle School SettingSwingle, Jared R.Speed Learning
11/07Early Career EducatorsDriving Excellence: Free Roadmap and Resources for Novice EducatorsGardner, KaleighSpeed Learning
11/07Leading from the MiddleHumanize Your Learning Environment through Community CirclesBoggs, DanielleSpeed Learning
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationLearning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally-Affirming Middle School ClassroomSarfo-Mensah, KwameConcurrent Session
11/07Leading from the MiddleMindful Leadership: Transform Personal Peace & School CultureWynter, VerniccaConcurrent Session
11/07Early Career EducatorsPoetic Pitfalls, Tragedies and TriumphsHerman, TomSpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentUsing Teachable Moments to Support Self-Awareness and ManagementEsselborn, KaleyConcurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationPowerful Moments: Critical Conversations to Build Community & Leave a LegacyHowells, AdamSpark & Tell
11/07Leading from the MiddleBridging divided communitiesCort, JenFeatured Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentPower Up: Harnessing Energy to Manage the Middle School ClassroomEvanson-Atkinson, Sarah E.Speed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentReady to ACE Gen Z/Gen A?Culver, Christopher S.Speed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentThe Exhibition of Wonder: A Middle School Capstone ProjectFast, JonSpeed Learning
11/08Equity in Middle Grades Education"E" is for Equity; Expanding Knowledge and Empowering Educators To Support ALL for SuccessTatum-Crider, MiaSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationA Growing and Successful PBIS ProgramScheetz, JessicaSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentCommunity Circles for BelongingHallberg, BeckySnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentCreate a School of Character and BelongingHurst, CarmenSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationCultivating Connections: A Relational Model for Identity Inclusivity in Middle SchoolsNemani, Sravan K.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationELA Writing Project: Cultivating Growth Mindset & GritFarmer, LauraSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentEmbracing Metacognition Moments in Middle School Classrooms to Build Student Motivation Miller, Kendra D.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationEnriching the Middle School Mind: One School's Approach to Offering DevelopmenMorris, Carolyn M.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationEquity Backpack Project: Fostering Equity and Inclusion In Middle School ClassroomsSidhu, NerlapSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentFlex: Where Fun Meets FocusKampschmidt, KarenSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young Adolescentimplementing Career Day for Middle SchoolersGritter, JenniferSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Leading from the MiddleImplementing SEL in Academic Subjects Classes: Focusing on Teacher and Student Experiences Liu, YangyangSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentMindfulness in the Middle School ClassroomColumbia Embury, DustySnapshot Poster Session
11/08Early Career EducatorsProsocial and Active Learning (PAL) Classrooms: Using Engagement to Grow KindnessAnderson, Haylee D.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentScreenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age ShowingTabb, LisaSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Leading from the MiddleTeacher & Student Voice Unite: Structures of A Middle School Advisory ProgramPersampieri, Michael J.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentThe Cavalier Crew - Connections & Belonging through Student-led Workshops and MentorshipPettigrew, LydiaSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Early Career EducatorsWeekly wellness to support early career teacher successTucker-Whitaker, NicoleSnapshot Poster Session
11/08 Building Community to Revolutionize Classroom ManagementBarron, LaurieFeatured Session
11/08Early Career EducatorsBuilding Teachers’ Equity-Focused Social Emotional Learning CapacitiesHarris, JohariSpeed Learning
11/08The Teacher LeaderConnected Arts Network: You CAN Grow Using PLC PracticesCampbell, JanineSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentMiddle School Empowerment: Teaching SEL Topics to Positively Impact School CultureSoler, KeiraSpark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationMOVE & GROOVE!: INTEGRATING MUSIC AND MOVEMENT INTO THE MIDDLE GRADES CLASSROOMPolley, KathrynSpark & Tell
11/08The Teacher LeaderMuch More Than Rules: Classroom Management That Fosters Effective Learning Halcrow, AllanSpark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentTalk to me not at me: Building relationships to increase student achievementLewis, Charlene L.Spark & Tell
11/08The Teacher LeaderBlank Stares and Other Scary Classroom ExperiencesAmato, Wendy W.Concurrent Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationCareer Girls Club: Help Students Succeed in Career Exploration & Soft Skills DevelopmentAntonio-Caba, Verna LizaSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentConnecting Hearts, Elevating Minds: Cultivating Community When They Need It MostSpielberg, SamaraConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentCultivating an SEL-Informed Learning Classroom for Future-Ready StudentsSawicki, JabaliConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentDesigning the Future: Using “Legacy Thinking” to Facilitate Identity Development Bourdage, Kristin M.Speed Learning
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationE.N.G.A.G.E Your Class!. Everybody Needs Games And Great Experiences in ClassLynch, KimConcurrent Session
11/08Leading from the MiddleFuture Ready: Holistically Preparing Middle Schoolers for College, Career, & LifeNguyen, KristenConcurrent Session
11/08 Inspire, Engage, Connect, and Reflect with Experiential, Brain-Based TechniquesStanchfield, JenniferConcurrent Session
11/08The Teacher LeaderMorning meetings with students set the tone for their middle school experience. Carter, RoseanneSpeed Learning
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationResilient and Responsive Anti-Bias Educators Build Adult SEL SkillsAndersen, MelissaConcurrent Session
11/08 Sowing the Seeds of Self-Awareness in Our Classroom GardenChlebowski, JoshuaSpeed Learning
11/08Leading from the MiddleStories, Dialogue, and the Middle SchoolerHarris, SarahPanel Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentStudent Intervention Centers: Merging ISS, MTSS, PBIS, Restorative Practices, & SELGuenthner, Bridget B.Concurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentSupporting Young Adolescents: Navigating the Rise of Anxiety and Depression in StudentsScranton, HaleyConcurrent Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationTransforming School Culture and ClimateCampos, NelsonConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentUnleashing potential: Dynamic Teachers Leading with Safe SpaceHenes, ChristinaConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young Adolescent"Between the Pages: Exploring Mental Health in Fictional Worlds"Buttafuoco, JessicaSpeed Learning
11/08The Teacher LeaderBuilding Community through the Playful ClassroomVawter, DavidSpeed Learning
11/08Leading from the MiddleElectrify Your Classrooms & Charge students' batteries...Get EnergizedHefty, ValrieSpeed Learning
11/08 Happy Minds, Happy Learners: Boosting Brain Chemicals in the ClassroomWachs, JenniferSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentImplementing a School-Wide behavior Intervention Program: HIVE (Helping IndiViduals Excel)Etheredge, JessicaConcurrent Session
11/08 Living Your Own AlohaWeaver, KellyConcurrent Session
11/08 Research-based Strategies for Engaging Middle Schoolers in School-Based Counseling Murray, Desiree W.Concurrent Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationRestorative Justice in Middle School: The Myths and the MysteriesFaulkner, MelanieConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentThe Importance of Student-Teacher Relationships: Meeting the Emotional Needs of StudentsHenderson, LoriSpeed Learning
11/08Leading from the MiddleTiming is Everything: How to Sync Your Teaching to the Brain’s RhythmLeonard, DebbieConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young Adolescent Boosting Student Success: The Science of Happiness in the Middle Grades Tufnell, Kimberly G.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentDon’t Be Quiet: Getting Our Adolescent Students Talking AgainYeigh, Maika J.Spark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationMe, MySELf, and (A)IWells, RichardSpark & Tell
11/08Leading from the MiddleWriting to build community in the classroomPennington, Sarah E.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentHow to Create a Successful Wellness Day for your School CommunityO'Niell, KellySpeed Learning
11/08Leading from the MiddleKindness Counts: Fostering a Neighborly Network in Middle SchoolWhitney, JennaSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentReforming Grade Retention: Alternatives and Insights for Middle School EducationDrake-Blunt, Sonia L.Speed Learning
11/08Leading from the MiddleTaming the Classroom Beast: The Effects of Positive ReinforcementKrupczak, LeahSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentMiddle School Advisory Model--Not just another thing we have to do, the most important thing we haveBarnaby, Dina M.Concurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentUsing Weird Questions to Promote Social-Emotional DevelopmentMcMurtrie, Deborah H.Concurrent Session
11/09The Changing Young AdolescentAdolescence on the Edge: Designing Trauma-Sensitive Practices and Spaces for the Middle YearsBowerman, MatthewConcurrent Session