A whole day of practical strategies teachers can use in their classrooms right away! Already convinced that differentiated instruction is necessary in today’s diverse classrooms? Come fill up your “teaching tackle box” with dozens of ideas to help you modify, adapt and extend your basic lessons. Learn dozens of ways to integrate clever, engaging activities […]
One-day Institute
Begin with the Brain! Orchestrating the Learner-Centered Classroom (One-Day)
This engaging seminar provides valuable information about three key elements of Brain Compatible Teaching and Learning. Recent research about how student’s brains grow, develop and respond to the environment should influence our classroom practices. Understanding some “brain basics” can give educators guidelines that will help them design truly brain-compatible classrooms and school environments. Participants will […]
Real Discussions about Response to Intervention
Response to Intervention is uniquely implemented in each district. This session is designed to enable the participant to examine the philosophy of RTI development and implementation that best matches their local practices. Participants will be asked to share the guidelines and process of RTI in their district and to identify challenges of RTI implementation. Time […]
Think Big, Start Small: How to Differentiate Instruction in a Brain-Friendly Classroom
Successful teachers keep the brain’s natural learning abilities in mind. Expand your understanding of brain-friendly teaching strategies with an enthusiastic veteran “neuroeducator.” Learn how stress and perceived threat, lack of inclusion, and chaos in the classroom can minimize learning. Discover how multi-sensory experiences in an enriched environment can promote brain growth and development. Build up […]
Meeting the Challenge of Curriculum Alignment
Curriculum Alignment is a process that ensures the written, taught, and tested curricula are nested, coherent, and research-based. This session will explore the essential steps of curriculum alignment within grade levels and content areas of the TEKS, while also uncovering “points of integration” that are aligned between content areas. Participants will experience the steps of […]
Active Literacy (One-Day)
Presenter: Jeanne Tribuzzi Establishing the components of an effective literacy program is a structural cornerstone for improving student performance across the grades and subject areas. Jeanne Tribuzzi will facilitate hands- on experiences as participants view models of best-practice curriculum and instruction, focusing on the foundational levels of literacy, literacy across all levels and disciplines, and […]