First and last name on Region 10 enrollment/Region 10 account must match the name used on SCHED for Preferred Session Selection.
Your schedule already includes Registration, Breaks, Keynote and Lunch - these are referred to a "Pinned Sessions"
Select 4 sessions on Thursday and 2 sessions on Friday. Please only select one course per time period. EXCEPTION: Classroom Management for New Teachers is a "2 session course" and if you have selected this course you will only have 5 sessions total.
Layne Pethick is an Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behavior Consultant for Region 10 ESC. He has a PhD in Business/Organization Leadership (with an earned MBA) and has a Master’s degree in Special Education with concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Auditorium
Want to get students thinking deeper and more visibly? Jump into thinking routines in this hand on session! Experience a variety of practices designed to make thinking visible, and spend time exploring the Project Zero Thinking Routines Toolkit to discover additional thinking routines for your classroom!
Learning Innovation Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center
Laura (she/her) is excited to be in her sixth year as a Learning Innovation Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center and her sixteenth year as an educator. She loves learning, connecting with others, and working to empower educators to empower students. Laura previously served... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:10am CDT
Room 303
Join our professional development session focusing on trauma-informed practices for the classroom and essential self-care strategies for educators. Learn practical approaches and engage in discussions on creating supportive environments within the school. Discover the importance of educator self-care, develop personalized plans, and share insights within a collaborative community. This session aims to equip educators with actionable tools for a positive learning atmosphere while also prioritizing educator well-being.
Program Coordinator of High Impact Tutoring, Region 10 ESC
Dr. Cody Record is an experienced education professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as the Program Coordinator for High Impact Tutoring at Region 10 Education Service Center, where he oversees the development and implementation of tutoring programs... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:10am CDT
Room 201
Differentiating between language acquisition struggles and difficulty in content-area mastery for Emergent Bilinguals is an ongoing struggle for teachers and administrators. Join Region 10 for a session that will help you focus on various strategies and resources you can use to recognize the differences, identify quality interventions, and develop a plan for student success.
Dr. Jennifer Burr currently works for Region 10 Education Service Center in the Operations and Certification Department as a Data Solutions Consultant. She is working with English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education programs across the state of Texas. Her 22 years of experience... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:20am CDT
Room 301
Establishing routines and procedures in the early childhood classroom influences a child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development. Daily routines and procedures provide opportunities for children to learn more about themselves, the world, and other people within a warm and caring classroom environment. Participants will learn how to develop appropriate daily routines and procedures that offer children a sense of consistency, stability, safety, and security while also responding to their individual needs.
Classroom Management and Behavior 101 Learn about the science of the relationship between the brain and behavior, gain a complete understanding of developing a classroom management plan that will work, and learn specific strategies for dealing with student misbehavior in the moment. Tools include utilizing the CHAMPs framework for structuring activities and transitions, proven strategies for reacting to dysregulated behavior, and exploring and using the resource of PBIS World
Designed as an extended session - reserved for beginning teachers with 0 to 3 years experience.
Dr. Jennifer Burr currently works for Region 10 Education Service Center in the Operations and Certification Department as a Data Solutions Consultant. She is working with English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education programs across the state of Texas. Her 22 years of experience... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 301
AI Enthusiast, Former Teacher & PrincipalI am a passionate advocate for integrating AI into education. With over 24 years of experience in education, including 12 years as a classroom teacher and four years as a school principal, I understand the challenges and opportunities facing... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 306
Establishing routines and procedures in the early childhood classroom influences a child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development. Daily routines and procedures provide opportunities for children to learn more about themselves, the world, and other people within a warm and caring classroom environment. Participants will learn how to develop appropriate daily routines and procedures that offer children a sense of consistency, stability, safety, and security while also responding to their individual needs.
Want to get students thinking deeper and more visibly? Jump into thinking routines in this hand on session! Experience a variety of practices designed to make thinking visible, and spend time exploring the Project Zero Thinking Routines Toolkit to discover additional thinking routines for your classroom!
Learning Innovation Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center
Laura (she/her) is excited to be in her sixth year as a Learning Innovation Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center and her sixteenth year as an educator. She loves learning, connecting with others, and working to empower educators to empower students. Laura previously served... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 303
“ Supporting Students with Disabilities in the General Classroom” This hands-on session will look at the rationale for inclusion, as well as ways to support learners in the general education classroom. We will discover real ways to provide accommodations and provide differentiated instruction for all students.
Program Coordinator of High Impact Tutoring, Region 10 ESC
Dr. Cody Record is an experienced education professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as the Program Coordinator for High Impact Tutoring at Region 10 Education Service Center, where he oversees the development and implementation of tutoring programs... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 201
“Supporting Students with Disabilities in the General Classroom” This hands-on session will look at the rationale for inclusion, as well as ways to support learners in the general education classroom. We will discover real ways to provide accommodations and provide differentiated instruction for all students.
Delve into design thinking and experience solving real world problems using the Solve in Time! protocol. In this interactive session, participants will engage in a protocol structure that challenges learners to think critically and engage in meaningful discourse to solve relevant problems together. (Suggested for K-12)
Learning Innovation Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center
Laura (she/her) is excited to be in her sixth year as a Learning Innovation Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center and her sixteenth year as an educator. She loves learning, connecting with others, and working to empower educators to empower students. Laura previously served... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 305
Differentiating between language acquisition struggles and difficulty in content-area mastery for Emergent Bilinguals is an ongoing struggle for teachers and administrators. Join Region 10 for a session that will help you focus on various strategies and resources you can use to recognize the differences, identify quality interventions, and develop a plan for student success.
Dr. Jennifer Burr currently works for Region 10 Education Service Center in the Operations and Certification Department as a Data Solutions Consultant. She is working with English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education programs across the state of Texas. Her 22 years of experience... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 301
AI Enthusiast, Former Teacher & PrincipalI am a passionate advocate for integrating AI into education. With over 24 years of experience in education, including 12 years as a classroom teacher and four years as a school principal, I understand the challenges and opportunities facing... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 306
Vocabulary can, at times, overwhelm both teachers and students. In The Value in Vocabulary, educators will walk away with ready-made stations, games, and strategies that create interactive opportunities for students to use vocabulary rather than simply define it.
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her eighteen year career includes ten years of teaching high school, eight years as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion for... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 303
Join our professional development session focusing on trauma-informed practices for the classroom and essential self-care strategies for educators. Learn practical approaches and engage in discussions on creating supportive environments within the school. Discover the importance of educator self-care, develop personalized plans, and share insights within a collaborative community. This session aims to equip educators with actionable tools for a positive learning atmosphere while also prioritizing educator well-being.
Program Coordinator of High Impact Tutoring, Region 10 ESC
Dr. Cody Record is an experienced education professional with over 15 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as the Program Coordinator for High Impact Tutoring at Region 10 Education Service Center, where he oversees the development and implementation of tutoring programs... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 201
Dr. Jennifer Burr currently works for Region 10 Education Service Center in the Operations and Certification Department as a Data Solutions Consultant. She is working with English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education programs across the state of Texas. Her 22 years of experience... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 301
AI Enthusiast, Former Teacher & PrincipalI am a passionate advocate for integrating AI into education. With over 24 years of experience in education, including 12 years as a classroom teacher and four years as a school principal, I understand the challenges and opportunities facing... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 306
Vocabulary can, at times, overwhelm both teachers and students. In The Value in Vocabulary, educators will walk away with ready-made stations, games, and strategies that create interactive opportunities for students to use vocabulary rather than simply define it.
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her eighteen year career includes ten years of teaching high school, eight years as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion for... Read More →
Thursday July 25, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 303
“ Supporting Students with Disabilities in the General Classroom” This hands-on session will look at the rationale for inclusion, as well as ways to support learners in the general education classroom. We will discover real ways to provide accommodations and provide differentiated instruction for all students.
Establishing routines and procedures in the early childhood classroom influences a child’s emotional, cognitive, and social development. Daily routines and procedures provide opportunities for children to learn more about themselves, the world, and other people within a warm and caring classroom environment. Participants will learn how to develop appropriate daily routines and procedures that offer children a sense of consistency, stability, safety, and security while also responding to their individual needs.
Thursday July 25, 2024 10:20pm - 11:15pm CDT
Room 302
Finishing my 2t7h year in education and my second year as a program coordinator at Region 10. Began my educational career as a high school government, law and economics teacher, mock trial coach, law internship coordinator and AP GoPo reader, table leader and question leader. Had... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am CDT
Auditorium
Jennifer Culver is the newest Science Consultant at Region 10 with 24 years of public educational experience specializing in creating and implementing science and STEM experiences for all learners. This University of Texas graduate started her career as a classroom teacher at Plano... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 305
In this thought-provoking presentation, we will delve into the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities that arise from the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of critical thinking skills. We will examine how AI technologies can enhance engagement with historical narratives, foster critical thinking, and promote literacy skills among students and educators alike. Additional attention will be given to the concept of “future ready” skills and how integrating AI in education can prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow. Through interactive demonstrations, case studies and discussion, we will showcase how AI can facilitate inquiry based lessons, encourage diverse perspectives, and foster collaborative learning experiences.
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 206
This session will provide strategies to support Early Childhood Educators in creating dynamic experiences in small groups for our youngest learners. Participants will collaborate and curate meaningful activities which are intrinsically aligned with the 2022 Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines. Participants will learn how to create and design interactive learning activities for their small group lessons.
Christine A. Collins has been an Early Childhood Consultant with Region 10 for the past two years. She is originally from Detroit Michigan, where for many years she taught children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Upon coming to Texas, Christine provided instruction to Dallas ISD... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 302
When students are allowed to communicate their mathematical ideas and thought process, a teacher can better judge how things are going for each student. Participants will experience different tools to provide opportunities for communication. The process standards for math explicitly state to communicate mathematical ideas and use precise mathematical language
I have been in education for 33 years. I taught 8th Math for 17 years, then became campus administrator, district administrator and for the last 7 years have served as a Math Curriculum Support Consultant for Region 10.
Friday July 26, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 205
Recipes for Effective Lesson Planning Join us as we explore the art of cooking up an engaging, effective, and explicit lesson plan! Together, we'll learn how to identify ingredients within our standards, how to preheat instruction with effective leads and opening, and explore strategies to ensure your recipe leads to student success! Participants will leave with a lesson planning tool linking to educational resources and websites to move you from “cooking up the lesson” to student instruction!
Hello! My name is Christopher Gray, and I am an educational consultant with Region 10 ESC where I have the privilege of serving as a literacy curriculum support specialist with TEKS Resource System. This is my seventeenth year in education, during which I have held roles as a paraprofessional... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 204
Classroom Management and Behavior 101 Learn about the science of the relationship between the brain and behavior, gain a complete understanding of developing a classroom management plan that will work, and learn specific strategies for dealing with student misbehavior in the moment. Tools include utilizing the CHAMPs framework for structuring activities and transitions, proven strategies for reacting to dysregulated behavior, and exploring and using the resource of PBIS World
Designed as an extended session - reserved for beginning teachers with 0 to 3 years experience.
In this thought-provoking presentation, we will delve into the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities that arise from the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and the development of critical thinking skills. We will examine how AI technologies can enhance engagement with historical narratives, foster critical thinking, and promote literacy skills among students and educators alike. Additional attention will be given to the concept of “future ready” skills and how integrating AI in education can prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow. Through interactive demonstrations, case studies and discussion, we will showcase how AI can facilitate inquiry based lessons, encourage diverse perspectives, and foster collaborative learning experiences.
Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 206
This session will provide strategies to support Early Childhood Educators in creating dynamic experiences in small groups for our youngest learners. Participants will collaborate and curate meaningful activities which are intrinsically aligned with the 2022 Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines. Participants will learn how to create and design interactive learning activities for their small group lessons.
Christine A. Collins has been an Early Childhood Consultant with Region 10 for the past two years. She is originally from Detroit Michigan, where for many years she taught children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Upon coming to Texas, Christine provided instruction to Dallas ISD... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 305
This session will focus on building understanding of how to use the free Career and College Explorations curriculum provided by Region 10. This session will include how to access the curriculum, how to use the Understanding by Design Framework, how to plan using the UbD framework, and best practices around teaching and guiding students on their career navigation journey.
Michael Pflug received his bachelor's degree and a master’s degree in education from the University of Texas at Arlington. Michael has been in education for 11 years and has served urban and suburban schools districts of varying size. He was the K-12 STEAM Curriculum Coordinator... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 303
When students are allowed to communicate their mathematical ideas and thought process, a teacher can better judge how things are going for each student. Participants will experience different tools to provide opportunities for communication. The process standards for math explicitly state to communicate mathematical ideas and use precise mathematical language
I have been in education for 33 years. I taught 8th Math for 17 years, then became campus administrator, district administrator and for the last 7 years have served as a Math Curriculum Support Consultant for Region 10.
Friday July 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 205
Recipes for Effective Lesson Planning Join us as we explore the art of cooking up an engaging, effective, and explicit lesson plan! Together, we'll learn how to identify ingredients within our standards, how to preheat instruction with effective leads and opening, and explore strategies to ensure your recipe leads to student success! Participants will leave with a lesson planning tool linking to educational resources and websites to move you from “cooking up the lesson” to student instruction!
Hello! My name is Christopher Gray, and I am an educational consultant with Region 10 ESC where I have the privilege of serving as a literacy curriculum support specialist with TEKS Resource System. This is my seventeenth year in education, during which I have held roles as a paraprofessional... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 204
TELPAS Best Practices In this session, participants will acquire classroom strategies that will increase Emergent Bilingual students success on the annual TELPAS assessment.
Finishing my 2t7h year in education and my second year as a program coordinator at Region 10. Began my educational career as a high school government, law and economics teacher, mock trial coach, law internship coordinator and AP GoPo reader, table leader and question leader. Had... Read More →
Friday July 26, 2024 11:40am - 11:55am CDT
Cafeteria