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This session explores how Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) empowers teachers to build on students’ natural mathematical thinking. Participants will learn how to use student strategies to guide instruction, ask purposeful questions, and create a classroom where all learners can succeed. Through real- world classroom examples and experiences, and hands-on problem solving, educators will leave with practical tools to differentiate instruction, increase engagement, and deepen conceptual understanding in math for every student.
I am passionate about helping every student feel seen, heard, and valued during math instruction. I believe that every child has mathematical thinking worth sharing, and my goal is to create a classroom where students are confident problem-solvers, not just answer-getters.One of my... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT Short Creek 2
Students in grades 3 and above who are significantly behind in reading require more than typical instruction—they need targeted, intensive intervention. This session explores evidence-based strategies to rebuild foundational skills, including phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency, while accelerating progress toward grade-level expectations. Learn how to identify skill gaps, prioritize instruction, and provide explicit, systematic support for older struggling readers. Whether you are a classroom teacher or interventionist, you will leave with practical tools to help students close gaps, build confidence, and become more proficient, independent readers.
Many teachers lack confidence in our own ability to spell because we did not receive adequate training in phonics in elementary school or college. So, when students come to us with questions about spelling, many of us fall upon the misconception that “English is such a tricky language." The truth is that 97% of words follow a pattern of rules. When teachers understand these rules, we are better equipped to support our students. Teachers of all grade levels and subject areas will leave this session with a deeper understanding of spelling rules and resources to support their students.
Many PLC teams collect data, but struggle to turn it into timely instructional action. This session shares how Carthage High School built a centralized PLC Data Hub that organizes SMART goals, common assessment results, intervention notes, and meeting artifacts into one transparent system. Participants will explore the Hub structure, examine sample workflows, and identify essential components needed to replicate the process in their own setting. Attendees will leave with a planning template and practical strategies to strengthen collaborative decision-making, increase accountability, and ensure PLC conversations consistently connect student data to instructional next steps.
