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Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
According to John Hattie’s research, teacher clarity is a top-ten influence on achievement. Without it, students are 50% less likely to invest the mental energy required to stay on task. Constantly responding to “Why do I have to learn this?” is exhausting! In today’s distracted secondary classrooms, clarity is a lifeline. In this interactive presentation, you’ll gain a ready-to-use toolkit to frame every lesson so students can confidently answer: What am I learning today, why does it matter, and how will I know when I have learned it?
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Melisa Dodd

7-12 Instructional Coach, Ozark R-6
I’m starting my 30th year in education—26 as a classroom teacher and currently serving as an instructional coach for grades 7–12 in Ozark. I’m passionate about brain research, student engagement, instructional practices, and curriculum design, especially in ELA and Social... Read More →
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Katherine Morrison

7-12 Instructional Coach, Ozark R-6
I'm working my 17th year in education, the last six being as the math instructional coach for Ozark grades 7-12.  I love talking engagement strategies for any content area, but am focused on math.   I loved the book, Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl.  Personally... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Old Glory - Hilton Promenade

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