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DateStrandNameMain PresenterSession Type
11/07 Belonging and Becoming – Critical Elements for Student SuccessBarron, LaurieFeatured Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentEducating Middle Grades in an AI World: Fostering Safe, Responsible Use of AIMarvin, Stacie A.Spark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentEmpowering Adolescents: Amplifying Student Voice and Choice Through Movement in Every Classroom Zesiger, KortneySpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentFrom TikTok to Tasks: Boosting Executive Functioning in the ClassroomCarter, NicholeSpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentIntegrating Ethics into the Classroom: Empowering Middle School Students Using Ethical LeadershipCyrus, Tammy B.Concurrent Session
11/07Leading from the MiddleRewards: The Roadmap to Student SuccessChastain, LoraineSpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentThe Newest Generations of Teachers and Students Align: Gen Z Teachers Meet Gen Alpha StudentsCaplinger, RobertPanel Session
11/07Leading from the Middle6 in Sixth: Six Comprehensive School Counseling LessonsTichy, JenniferSpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentRedefining Learning: How Learning Lab Supports Middle School Executive Functioning GrowthOkrah, AnnaSpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentWhat’s Up with This Kid…or teacher…or administrator…or parent?Hammond, MikeConcurrent Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentThe Collaborative Classroom: Getting students to work togetherAdams, BrianneSpark & 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
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentTransforming the Middle School Experience: A Proactive Approach to Student SupportSnedden, MichaelSpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentEmpowering Youth: Integrating PROSPER into SEL for Suicide PreventionMiller, William E.Spark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentLeading for Efficacy: Cultivating Student Self-Efficacy through LeadershipRoop, BonnieSpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young Adolescent“Who Am I, and Why Don’t We Discuss It?” The Positive Effects of Conversations on IdentityBrown, Dave F.Speed Learning
11/07 Creating a Culture of Confidence and Belonging in Middle School GirlsOutlaw, KathrynConcurrent Session
11/07Leading from the MiddleHumanize Your Learning Environment through Community CirclesBoggs, DanielleSpeed Learning
11/07 Inquiry: Using this human superpower to energize adolescent learnersLaufenberg, DianaSpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentParent University: Creating Middle School Transition Groups for ParentsMain-Wegielnik, SuzanneSpeed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentUsing Teachable Moments to Support Self-Awareness and ManagementEsselborn, KaleyConcurrent Session
11/07Early Career EducatorsWhat's Going On In YOUR Brain? How Transparency and Reflection Can Impact Students Tripp, LisaSpark & Tell
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentReady to ACE Gen Z/Gen A?Culver, Christopher S.Speed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentSuccessful Middle School Student VoiceCameli, SandyFeatured Session
11/08The Changing Young Adolescent“From Pages to Progress”: Near-Peer Mentoring through Literacy Mentoring and Inquiry-Based LearningRivera, ChelseaSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentA Reflection of Learning: Using E-Portfolios to Transform Student Learning JourneysLanzarotta, Dawn E.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08Leading from the MiddleCultivating Authentic Interest in Social StudiesBroyhill, AmieSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentDos and Don’ts of Building Relationships with Young Adolescents: Advice from Older AdolescentsVirtue, David C.Snapshot 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 EducationEthical Debate: Big Questions, Diverse ThoughtsMaskin, Wendy J.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentFlex: Where Fun Meets FocusKampschmidt, KarenSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentImplementation of a Portrait of a Learner to Center Whole Child LearningBiddle, Madison T.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentUtilizing the Successful Middle School Model to develop Middle Level Programming in non-traditional/Booth, MarkSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentWhy I joined a gang: A Lesson for Middle School Leaders.Mee, MollySnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentAn Interactive Middle School Career DaySchneck, StefanieSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentExpanding Beyond the Classroom: Ideas for an Intersession Week or Enrichment Noyes, MeganSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentMiddle School Empowerment: Teaching SEL Topics to Positively Impact School CultureSoler, KeiraSpark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationCreating a Sense of Belonging for Neurodivergent Learners Feliciano, AmandaSpeed Learning
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
11/08Leading from the MiddleFuture Ready: Holistically Preparing Middle Schoolers for College, Career, & LifeNguyen, KristenConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentSupporting Young Adolescents: Navigating the Rise of Anxiety and Depression in StudentsScranton, HaleyConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentTrauma and the Middle School Brain Impacts and Instructional StrategiesRobertson, Cheryl A.Concurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentJust Keep Swimming: Developing Perseverance Through Computer Science, STEAM, and Children’s LitRankin, JenniferSpark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationKnitting the Village: A communal approach to promoting educational equity, positive youth developmenWade, DeVon C.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentReframing Adolescent Development: Asset-Based Generalizations of AdolescentsPinter, HollySpark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationInside Room 111: Flexible Learning Environments in Middle SchoolHighfill, Ashlee P.Speed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentThe Middle School Story: Great Achievements and Ambitious AspirationsBrough, JudithPanel Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationThree equitable approaches to arts learning: A panel discussion of recent research Cronenberg, Stephanie S.Panel Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentDon’t Be Quiet: Getting Our Adolescent Students Talking AgainYeigh, Maika J.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentGoing Beyond Gender Labels in the Middle Grades ClassroomDuring, EmilySpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentThe Power of Positivity: Changing Classroom MindsetsDelettre, TaylorSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentThe Mysteries of the Adolescent Brain: Understanding Development and How That Impacts Your ClassroomTripp, LisaConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentUsing Weird Questions to Promote Social-Emotional DevelopmentMcMurtrie, Deborah H.Concurrent Session
11/08Leading from the MiddleA roadmap to improve student attendance, quickly and effectively! Retzlaff, SteveSpark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentStop, Drop, and Write – An Engaging and Interactive Session Designed to Increase Student Writing Hallissey, Megan M.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentWho Are My Students? How Mood Boards Help MG Teachers Get to Know YA LearnersBannister, NicoleSpark & Tell
11/09The Changing Young AdolescentHow Former Rival Gang Members Become Friends and Allies: Lessons in Conflict Management for MiddleMee, MollyConcurrent Session
11/09The Changing Young AdolescentNurturing Emotions: Implementing Mindfulness and Guided Mediation in Middle SchoolsBenson, MichelleSpeed Learning
11/09The Changing Young Adolescent Respectful Foundational Skills Instruction for Adolescent LearnersSchaper, Elizabeth A.Speed Learning
11/09The Changing Young AdolescentStructuring Effective Advisory with MTSSInes, MonetteSpeed Learning