In this session, teachers will learn about how to use Google Chat and Google Space to effectively collaborate. These platforms have many advantages for both communication and organization which will be explained and demonstrated. Participants should bring their laptop.
Schools increasingly collaborate with outside providers such as ABA therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavioral specialists who support students during the school day. While these partnerships can greatly benefit students, school staff often have questions about roles, communication, expectations, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. This interactive session will provide educators and administrators with practical strategies for working effectively with outside providers while maintaining the integrity of classroom instruction and school procedures. Participants will explore clear communication practices, collaborative problem-solving strategies, and ways to support students when multiple professionals are involved in the educational setting.
K-12 educational institutions are increasingly integrating digital resources and providing students with unprecedented access to information and learning tools. This digital expansion brings the critical responsibility of protecting students from inappropriate or harmful online content. With Blocksi, classroom screen monitoring gives you in-time control and an overview of what each student is doing, which helps boost classroom productivity. You can know exactly who is on the task at hand and who is distracted by something unrelated to class work. Let's explore these classroom management strategies within Blocksi to help our learners thrive!
District Technology Integration Specialist, Conway Public Schools
An enthusiastic educator with over 17 years of experience in teaching, staff development, and education technology. Serves as the Technology Integration Specialist for Conway Public Schools in Conway, Arkansas. Background in social studies and economics. Passionate about digital citizenship... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:20am - 11:05am CDT CHS Project Lab 102Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034
This presentation aims to elevate the voices of neurodivergent females, their caregivers, and professionals, while identifying the systemic barriers that contribute to gender disparities in ADHD recognition and treatment. This presentation seeks to strengthen the understanding of this population by employing advocacy efforts and education to create a focused and impactful contribution for educators within their classroom and community.
Model how to collaboratively co-construct classroom social contracts that help students have buy-in to classroom culture. The goal of the social contracts is to create shared expectations that foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. The process modeled promotes student ownership, accountability, and a sense of belonging, transforming classroom management from teacher-imposed rules to a shared, community-driven culture. Included with the process is a way to also incorporate a classroom vision that helps give a greater purpose to the learning as well.
This professional development focuses on clarifying teacher expectations of parental engagement in reading. Grounded in the Arkansas Right to Read Act, the session will outline the specific responsibilities teachers hold, including implementing evidence-based practices with fidelity, utilizing literacy screening and progress monitoring data, and maintaining accurate documentation of student support. In addition, the session will emphasize required parent engagement expectations, such as timely and clear communication of student progress, notification of reading deficiencies, and the development and sharing of read-at-home plans aligned to individual student needs. Teachers will gain a clear understanding of their role in ensuring compliance with state requirements while fostering transparent, consistent communication with families to support student literacy growth.
This session focuses on the collaborative “dance” between general education and special education teachers in a co-taught classroom. Participants will explore effective co-teaching models, communication strategies, and shared responsibilities that lead to improved student outcomes. The session emphasizes practical ways to plan, instruct, and assess together while supporting diverse learners, including students with IEPs and 504 plans. Teachers will leave with actionable strategies to create a balanced, engaging, and inclusive classroom where both educators actively contribute and all students can succeed.
K-12 educational institutions are increasingly integrating digital resources and providing students with unprecedented access to information and learning tools. This digital expansion brings the critical responsibility of protecting students from inappropriate or harmful online content. With Blocksi, classroom screen monitoring gives you in-time control and an overview of what each student is doing, which helps boost classroom productivity. You can know exactly who is on the task at hand and who is distracted by something unrelated to class work. Let's explore these classroom management strategies within Blocksi to help our learners thrive!
District Technology Integration Specialist, Conway Public Schools
An enthusiastic educator with over 17 years of experience in teaching, staff development, and education technology. Serves as the Technology Integration Specialist for Conway Public Schools in Conway, Arkansas. Background in social studies and economics. Passionate about digital citizenship... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT CHS Project Lab 102Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034
Limited Capacityfull Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
This is an engaging, practical professional development session designed to equip teachers with ready-to-use brain breaks that boost student attention, improve behavior, and increase engagement. Integrating brain breaks into instructional time will help students refocus, recharge, and return to the lesson ready to learn.
I wear many hats at CJHS: Civics Teacher, Social Studies Dept Chair, Student Leadership Council Advisor, Peer Tutoring Coordinator, and Cat Nation Christmas Co-Sponsor. I was the 2018 Teacher of the Year for CJHS and the 2019 Harry Readnour Exemplary History Day Teacher for the state... Read More →
This professional development will provide teachers with essential information for effectively incorporating parent volunteers into their classrooms. Participants will learn procedures for volunteer involvement, review a volunteer sign-up process, and explore ways volunteers can support literacy instruction. Teachers will leave with clear guidance on leveraging volunteers to enhance classroom literacy instruction.
What if your campus could offer students one of the most respected leadership and service honors in the nation? In this session, we’ll explore how to establish a chapter of National Beta Club at your school and why it’s such a powerful opportunity for students and campuses alike.
Rooted in its four pillars—Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service—National Beta recognizes and develops students who exemplify excellence both in and beyond the classroom. This is more than a club; it’s a prestigious honor society that celebrates high standards, cultivates servant leadership, and opens doors to scholarships, recognition, and lifelong impact.
You cannot pour from an empty cup. You cannot be the solid object your students hold onto if you're barely holding it together yourself. Self-care and "family-care" (specifically your "edu-team") are intentional investments that are critical to your success, wellness and growth. This session will include: What is the struggle bus? How did I get on it? How do I get off? and provide specific, actionable ways to protect your time and reignite your fire!
This session focuses on the collaborative “dance” between general education and special education teachers in a co-taught classroom. Participants will explore effective co-teaching models, communication strategies, and shared responsibilities that lead to improved student outcomes. The session emphasizes practical ways to plan, instruct, and assess together while supporting diverse learners, including students with IEPs and 504 plans. Teachers will leave with actionable strategies to create a balanced, engaging, and inclusive classroom where both educators actively contribute and all students can succeed.
