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DateStrandNameMain PresenterSession Type
11/07Leading from the MiddleHow Administrators can support Alternatively Certified Teachers the first 3 years. Brammer, MirandaSpark & Tell
11/07Early Career EducatorsInnovative Middle Level Teacher PreparationBrown, AbbySpark & Tell
11/07Early Career EducatorsCreatively Supplementing Activities with Digital Tools to Enhance Classroom EngagementJoiner-Rider, Riki M.Speed Learning
11/07Early Career EducatorsFrom Student to Teacher: A Card Game for Teacher ReflectionScholes, Erin R.Speed Learning
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentFrom TikTok to Tasks: Boosting Executive Functioning in the ClassroomCarter, NicholeSpark & Tell
11/07 Introducing sustainability as a context for life and earth science concepts Mossa, Lindsay C.Spark & Tell
11/07Leading from the MiddleSchool Improvement Planning that Works: Developing Meaningful Long Term Goals and Sticking to ThemRolinitis, MichaelConcurrent Session
11/07Leading from the MiddleStandards Based Mastery Learning & Assessment: an example from a MS mathematics classroomFrey, CraigConcurrent Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentThe Newest Generations of Teachers and Students Align: Gen Z Teachers Meet Gen Alpha StudentsCaplinger, RobertPanel Session
11/07 The Surprising Science of Classroom AttentionWatson, AndrewConcurrent Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentTools for Helping Students Connect Passion to Purpose Within the CurriculumValenzuela, JorgeSpark & Tell
11/07Leading from the MiddleUsing AI in Your Middle School Classroom: Tips, Tools, and Tricky TopicsMcCarty, BarbaraConcurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationUsing meaningful engaging projects and activities to differentiate instructionSosenke, Fanny F.Concurrent Session
11/07Early Career EducatorsVisual Learning Progressions: A powerful tool for planning, instruction and assessmentBittler, AdamConcurrent Session
11/07The Changing Young AdolescentClimate Action Collaborative Kabolizadeh, MahsaSpark & Tell
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationLeveraging AI to Enhance Middle School Teaching and Learning Clarke, KatieSpark & Tell
11/07Early Career EducatorsTeacherverance: How To Nurture Hope While Embracing Perseverance in EducationMott, JenSpark & Tell
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationBest Voice Forward: Students as Active Decision Makers Wright, Alyson L.Speed Learning
11/07Early Career EducatorsDebunk the Junk: Engaging Middle School Students in Uncovering Media Misinformation McNelly, TracySpeed Learning
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationDo Less, Teach Better: Five Sustainable Shifts in Instruction that Build Learner AgencyFrance, Paul E.Concurrent Session
11/07 Engage, Empower, ExceedIsseks, MarcConcurrent Session
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationExtinguishing the Fires Within Assessment and Grading ReformSmith, DonConcurrent Session
11/07Leading from the MiddleLeaning into School LeadershipPeppard, DarrinConcurrent Session
11/07 Motivation Mosaic: Cultivating Engagement, Self-Discipline, and Efficacy in our StudentsWormeli, RickConcurrent Session
11/07Early Career EducatorsThe Power of Literacy for Today’s Global Citizens: Creating Informed and Empowered ClassroomsLevy, Roseanne V.Speed Learning
11/07Early Career EducatorsVoices on the Wind: Incorporating Oral Histories in the Social Studies ClassroomYancie, NefertariSpeed Learning
11/07Leading from the MiddleMultimodal Text Sets for Young Adolescents Falk-Ross, FrancineSpark & Tell
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 Algebra with Understanding Instead of TearsFulton, BradSpark & Tell
11/07Early Career EducatorsEscaping Mathematics, or NOT! Get high engagement in your classroom.Catalano, EliseSpark & Tell
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationReassess or Rely (The pros and cons for allowing for reassessment)Flores, JulieSpark & Tell
11/07 Increasing Engagement with 3-Act Math TasksFitzgerald, JenniferSpeed Learning
11/07 Inquiry: Using this human superpower to energize adolescent learnersLaufenberg, DianaSpeed Learning
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationLearning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally-Affirming Middle School ClassroomSarfo-Mensah, KwameConcurrent Session
11/07Early Career EducatorsNew Horizons: Navigating Your First Years in TeachingPatterson, Tammie T.Speed Learning
11/07Leading from the MiddleTeaching Media Literacy through Constructive Controversies Lega, Tyler J.Concurrent Session
11/07Early Career EducatorsThinking Routines to Make Thinking Visible for Teaching with Primary SourcesMiller, NicoleSpeed Learning
11/07Leading from the MiddleCollaborative Personalities: A Compass Points Activity – A quick and easy way to establish authenticFast, JonSpark & Tell
11/07Early Career EducatorsPractical Action ResearchStefanski, Heather E.Spark & Tell
11/07 Building Cross-Content District Collaboration for Teacher and Student SuccessHearl, KatieSpeed Learning
11/07 Feedback: The Missing LinkBalduf, MeganSpeed Learning
11/07Equity in Middle Grades EducationFun FACTs for Formative AssessmentSchwartze, MichelleSpeed Learning
11/07 Grow As We Go - Helping Every Student Reach Their PotentialRigg, LaurieSpeed Learning
11/08Early Career Educators Hip Hop Pedagogy for Teacher CandidatesAbdallah, StacieSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades Education9x9: Building YAs’ Math Identity One Digit at a Time Through Variant Sukodu PuzzlesBannister, NicoleSnapshot 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 MiddleBoosting Teacher Efficacy & Student Success: The Impact of Clear Learning ProgressionsCupolo, David P.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationCreate Student-Led Assessment to Promote Agency and AchievementSackstein, Starr M.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationCreating a Rhetorically Enriched Classroom Through the Use of Student-Initiated NormsHardin, AngelaSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Leading from the MiddleCultivating Authentic Interest in Social StudiesBroyhill, AmieSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationEmpowering Students with Desmos Graphing: Revolutionizing Math Practice in Grades 6-12Timmons, Emily G.Snapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentFlight Path to STEAM Success: Integrating Drones into Middle School EducationCrawford, AmySnapshot 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 AdolescentMaking Math Relevant with High EngagementKuntzman, KathleenSnapshot Poster Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentMastering Mastery Learning in Middle Grade ClassroomsRimmey, DustinSnapshot Poster Session
11/08 The Academic Benefits of Reflection JournalingBouton, BobetteSnapshot Poster Session
11/08 Turn Your Classroom into a Museum by Using Object-Based Learning and Mini Museum PostersKing, ChristineSnapshot Poster Session
11/08 Unlocking Understanding: Activities to Foster Content ConnectionsAichele, AliceSnapshot Poster Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationBeyond Movies and Worksheets: Engaging, Quality Sub Plans in a Flash Esselborn, KaleySpeed Learning
11/08Early Career EducatorsBuilding Teachers’ Equity-Focused Social Emotional Learning CapacitiesHarris, JohariSpeed Learning
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationCan You Use a Deck of Playing Cards to Teach, Practice, and Reenforce Middle Level and Algebra I MatShepard, David A.Speed Learning
11/08The Teacher LeaderConnected Arts Network: You CAN Grow Using PLC PracticesCampbell, JanineSpeed Learning
11/08The Teacher LeaderFeedback Forward: Cultivating Effective Student GrowthEvanson-Atkinson, Sarah E.Speed Learning
11/08Early Career EducatorsLateral Inquiry: Planning and TeachingDamiani, DeanSpeed Learning
11/08 Outdoor Adventures on School Grounds and Beyond Using GPS-enabled Devices and GeocachingSenn, GarySpeed Learning
11/08Early Career EducatorsPair Up Your Texts for Success!Pizzo, Joseph S.Speed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentPutting Students in the Driver’s SeatBalduf, MeganSpeed Learning
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentYou Are More Than Your Brain: Exploring Embodied Practices Morgan, Allyson L.Speed Learning
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationAmplify Youth Voice with Civic Learning and EngagementMedrano, RobertSpark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentTalk to me not at me: Building relationships to increase student achievementLewis, Charlene L.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentTeaching Literacy With Visual ArtCampbell, JanineSpark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades Education“I learned lots of new things!” How Teaching Anti-Bias Units Shifts Teacher Mindsets Towards EquityHarris, JohariPanel Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationBuilding Inclusive Classrooms - Designing Neurodiverse-Friendly Learning SpacesCrawford, Stefanie A.Concurrent Session
11/08Early Career EducatorsBuilding Thinking Classrooms in MathematicsStoltz, ShannonSpeed Learning
11/08 Creating Dynamic Lessons with DesmosFitzgerald, JenniferSpeed Learning
11/08Leading from the MiddleData, Data, Data: Practical Ways of Implementing Data-Driven InstructionLester, MeghanConcurrent Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationDeveloping Reflective Learners - Examination of Grading Practices and Feedback, Leading for CulturalVaughn, NatConcurrent Session
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationE.N.G.A.G.E Your Class!. Everybody Needs Games And Great Experiences in ClassLynch, KimConcurrent Session
11/08The Teacher LeaderIncreasing Your Impact: Sharing Your Story to Reach More Students Gargas, JeffSpeed Learning
11/08Early Career EducatorsManaging in the Middle: Classroom Management Strategies to use on Monday!Donnelly, KristenSpeed Learning
11/08Leading from the MiddlePersonalized Learning: Empowering Educators for Student-Centered InstructionBowersox, Maegan N.Speed Learning
11/08Early Career EducatorsQuick & Easy Tech-Free Games For Your Classroom! Dell'Anno, AlexandraSpeed Learning
11/08Early Career EducatorsAssessment & Grading Innovation: Empowering Early EducatorsLang, Chad M.Spark & Tell
11/08Early Career EducatorsIntegrating Culturally Responsive Literacy in Every Content Area: Strategies for Early CareerWilliams, Toni M.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentJust Keep Swimming: Developing Perseverance Through Computer Science, STEAM, and Children’s LitRankin, JenniferSpark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationAddressing Middle School Teachers’ Persistent Dilemmas Through Frame ShiftingMurphy, Amy S.Spark & Tell
11/08Early Career EducatorsArtificial Intelligence: It’s Not a Faux Plan!Sowell, MarshaSpark & Tell
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationThe Illinois Tutoring Initiative: Findings from A Statewide, High-Impact Tutoring InitiativeMertens, Steven B.Spark & Tell
11/08The Changing Young Adolescent50 Ways We Lose Our Learners Ledebur, AnnelieseConcurrent Session
11/08The Teacher LeaderBuilding Bridges: Cultivating Collaboration and Inquiry in the ClassroomRamey, AmandaConcurrent Session
11/08The Teacher LeaderBuilding Community through the Playful ClassroomVawter, DavidSpeed Learning
11/08 Debunking Math Myths for Better Math InstructionKanka, JustinConcurrent Session
11/08The Teacher LeaderDeveloping Student Agency Through Learner PathwaysCook, Tami JoConcurrent Session
11/08The Changing Young AdolescentExecutive Functions and Reading Comprehension: Technology to Support the MergerShepardson, Nanci K.Concurrent Session
11/08Early Career EducatorsGet rid of the dreaded math worksheet using dice, dominoes and other fun things!Lutz, Patricia A.Speed Learning
11/08Equity in Middle Grades EducationImplementing Standards-Based Grading in a Traditional Grading System to Support LearnersSwartz, BradConcurrent Session
11/08Early Career EducatorsTeacher Talk: The Power of Our WordsAndrews, GayleConcurrent Session
11/08Leading from the MiddleTiming is Everything: How to Sync Your Teaching to the Brain’s RhythmLeonard, DebbieConcurrent Session
11/08Leading from the Middle“Quiet Quitting” Traditional GradesBalduf, MeganSpark & Tell
11/08Leading from the MiddleTeaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: empathy, history, and perspective-takingAnderson, WalkerSpark & Tell