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Monday, April 28
 

12:30pm CDT

(CHOICE) Using Costa's Levels of Thinking to Increase Cognitive Rigor: AVID
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Quality Instruction: This session will explore Costa’s Levels of Thinking as a framework for increasing cognitive rigor in the classroom. Participants will learn how to guide students in asking higher-order questions, deepening their understanding, and engaging in meaningful academic discussions. Practical strategies will be shared to help teachers integrate Costa’s questioning techniques into lessons to enhance critical thinking and student inquiry.
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JG
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
  Secondary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Instructional Coaches, Principals

12:30pm CDT

Breaking the Lecture Cycle: Strategies to Boost Student Discussion and Collaboration
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
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In this interactive professional development session, teachers will explore common barriers that prevent the use of academic discussion and cooperative learning strategies in the classroom. Participants will engage in strategies they can take back and implement in their own classrooms—while collaboratively identifying solutions to these barriers.
Speakers
DB
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
  Secondary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals

12:30pm CDT

(REQUIRED) Nursing Services: Break Out Sessions with Roving RNs
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Nursing Services will discuss topics related to the new Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and other topics that need to be addressed in the break out sessions with their Roving RNs.
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EA
KD
SK
SS
NW
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
TBA
  Pre-K, Nursing Services Staff |   Elementary, Nursing Services Staff |   Secondary, Nursing Services Staff

2:15pm CDT

(CHOICE) Adult Resilience in Education LIMITED
Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TBA
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Ci3T & Quality Instruction: In the ever-evolving landscape of education, resilience isn't just a nice-to-have — it's essential. This professional development session is designed for anyone seeking to strengthen their personal and professional resilience in the face of daily challenges. Through interactive discussions, reflective exercises, and evidence-based tools, participants will explore the impact of stress and trauma on adults, understand the science of regulation and co-regulation, and learn practical strategies to foster a culture of wellness, connection, and resilience.
Participants will:
-Gain a deeper understanding of the science behind adult resilience and emotional regulation
-Explore tools for maintaining personal well-being and work-life balance
-Learn techniques to build a resilient school culture and support colleagues
-Engage in reflective practices to identify personal strengths and areas for growth
Speakers
HM
Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TBA
  Pre-K, All Staff, Classified |   Elementary, All Staff, Classified |   Secondary, All Staff, Classified

2:15pm CDT

(CHOICE) The Basics of Implementing Collaborative Study Groups: AVID LIMITED
Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TBA
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Quality Instruction: This session will introduce secondary teachers to the foundational principles of AVID’s Collaborative Study Groups (CSGs). Participants will learn how to structure and facilitate student-led study groups that promote inquiry, critical thinking, and academic engagement. The session will cover key roles, procedures, and strategies to ensure CSGs are effective in supporting student learning across content areas.
Speakers
CH
Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TBA
  Secondary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Instructional Coaches, Principals

2:15pm CDT

Breaking the Lecture Cycle: Strategies to Boost Student Discussion and Collaboration LIMITED
Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TBA
Feedback Survey
In this interactive professional development session, teachers will explore common barriers that prevent the use of academic discussion and cooperative learning strategies in the classroom. Participants will engage in strategies they can take back and implement in their own classrooms—while collaboratively identifying solutions to these barriers.
Speakers
DB
Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TBA
  Secondary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals
 
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