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Friday, August 7
 

10:30am CDT

Work Smarter, Teach Better: Technology with Purpose
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
Not sure when technology truly adds value to a lesson? Discover a simple framework for making intentional choices about how and when to use technology to support learning. Explore practical classroom examples and learn how digital tools can move beyond simply replacing traditional tasks to creating more engaging, meaningful learning experiences.
Speakers
avatar for Kaitlin Bobo

Kaitlin Bobo

Instructional Coach

Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
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10:30am CDT

De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT

Speakers
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
810

10:30am CDT

Strategies for Engagement
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
Are you new to teaching and looking for ways to get students motivated and engaged?  Are you a seasoned teacher who would like some fast, easy, and low prep activities to use in your classroom?  Then you are in luck, this session is for you!  We will be explaining, showing some resources, and demonstrating several highly engaging games, activities, and motivators to get your students exciting for learning.  We will be working on all content areas and grade levels.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Barkley

Kathleen Barkley

5th Grade ELA teacher at DCES
I have lived in Jarrell my entire life (minus 5 years living in Tennessee).  I love teaching and sharing ideas to use in the classroom especially if those ideas keep the students engaged in learning.  I have been teaching for 20 years.  This is my third year teaching in Jarrel... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
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10:30am CDT

Behavior Strategies for Success
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
Presentation on Classroom Strategies to reduce challenging behavior and increase positive behaviors,through an MTSS Tiered Intervention Lens.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s3jWgHvo4pZuoPdJVkk6BLmvEVXTIyU8pwUH_3UeoE0/edit?usp=sharing is the link for the Slide Deck
Speakers
avatar for Brittany Donohoo

Brittany Donohoo

Behavior Specialist
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
808

10:30am CDT

Language Difference or Disability? What Teachers need to know before a SPED Referral
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Carrera

Michelle Carrera

Bilingual Educational Diagnostician, Jarrell ISD
Hi! I’m the only bilingual Educational Diagnostician in the district with 17 years of experience in education. My office is at Igo ES, but you will find me on all of our JISD campuses throughout the week. I’m passionate about supporting students and families, and I love being... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
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11:15am CDT

Para 101-Inclusion
Friday August 7, 2026 11:15am - 11:55am CDT
This professional development session is designed to strengthen the role of paraprofessionals in inclusive classrooms by establishing clear expectations for professionalism, collaboration, and student support. Participants will explore best practices for working alongside teachers, promoting student independence, implementing accommodations with fidelity, and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with students and staff. Through practical strategies and real-world scenarios, paraprofessionals will gain the skills and confidence needed to effectively support both student success and an inclusive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Schneider

Megan Schneider

Special Education-Behavior Teacher
Friday August 7, 2026 11:15am - 11:55am CDT
508

11:15am CDT

SPED Paperwork-The What and the Why?
Friday August 7, 2026 11:15am - 11:55am CDT

Speakers
avatar for Kacee Steinbeck

Kacee Steinbeck

This is my 10th year teaching. I have taught preschool to 5th grade, behavior self contained, and have been teaching self contained (FAC) for the last year and a half. My passion is special education and how we can look beyond the disability to see the person and help them to accomplish... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 11:15am - 11:55am CDT
510

1:15pm CDT

Behavior Strategies for Success
Friday August 7, 2026 1:15pm - 1:55pm CDT
Presentation on Classroom Strategies to reduce challenging behavior and increase positive behaviors,through an MTSS Tiered Intervention Lens.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s3jWgHvo4pZuoPdJVkk6BLmvEVXTIyU8pwUH_3UeoE0/edit?usp=sharing is the link for the Slide Deck
Speakers
avatar for Brittany Donohoo

Brittany Donohoo

Behavior Specialist
Friday August 7, 2026 1:15pm - 1:55pm CDT
808

1:15pm CDT

Aggressive Monitoring: Real-Time Monitoring and Targeted Feedback
Friday August 7, 2026 1:15pm - 1:55pm CDT
Make every lap around the classroom count! Learn how to intentionally monitor student work, identify misconceptions in real time, provide targeted feedback, and adjust instruction on the spot. Walk away with practical strategies to increase student engagement, accountability, and learning.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Koehler

Heather Koehler

Instructional Coach, Igo Elementary, JISD
avatar for Shelly Hurley

Shelly Hurley

Instructional Coach, Jarrell ISD
Friday August 7, 2026 1:15pm - 1:55pm CDT
809

2:00pm CDT

Hidden Gems in Eduphoria: Tips, Shortcuts, and Time-Saving Tools
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
There’s more to Eduphoria than you may realize! Discover helpful features, shortcuts, and tools that can make your work easier and help you get more from the platform. Walk away with practical tips and a few “I didn’t know it could do that!” moments you can put to use right away.
Speakers
avatar for Carla Clegg

Carla Clegg

Coordinator of Instructional Materials & Assessment, Jarrell ISD
I have been in education for 18+ years. I started as a middle school math teacher and taught 6-8 math and Algebra I until 2019 when I moved out of the classroom to become an instructional specialist. I was an instructional coach/specialist for 5 years before taking on my current role... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
507

2:00pm CDT

Para 101-Inclusion
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
This professional development session is designed to strengthen the role of paraprofessionals in inclusive classrooms by establishing clear expectations for professionalism, collaboration, and student support. Participants will explore best practices for working alongside teachers, promoting student independence, implementing accommodations with fidelity, and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with students and staff. Through practical strategies and real-world scenarios, paraprofessionals will gain the skills and confidence needed to effectively support both student success and an inclusive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Schneider

Megan Schneider

Special Education-Behavior Teacher
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
508

2:00pm CDT

Five-Minute Formative Checks: Quick Strategies for Immediate Feedback
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Quick checks can lead to powerful instructional decisions! Explore simple, effective formative assessment strategies that take five minutes or less to gauge student understanding, uncover misconceptions, and provide immediate feedback. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas you can easily incorporate into any lesson.
Speakers
avatar for Kaitlin Bobo

Kaitlin Bobo

Instructional Coach

Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
814

2:00pm CDT

Lead4ward Field Guides & Strategies Playlist
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Heather Koehler

Heather Koehler

Instructional Coach, Igo Elementary, JISD
avatar for Shelly Hurley

Shelly Hurley

Instructional Coach, Jarrell ISD
Friday August 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
809

2:50pm CDT

Strategies for Engagement
Friday August 7, 2026 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Are you new to teaching and looking for ways to get students motivated and engaged?  Are you a seasoned teacher who would like some fast, easy, and low prep activities to use in your classroom?  Then you are in luck, this session is for you!  We will be explaining, showing some resources, and demonstrating several highly engaging games, activities, and motivators to get your students exciting for learning.  We will be working on all content areas and grade levels.
Speakers
avatar for Kathleen Barkley

Kathleen Barkley

5th Grade ELA teacher at DCES
I have lived in Jarrell my entire life (minus 5 years living in Tennessee).  I love teaching and sharing ideas to use in the classroom especially if those ideas keep the students engaged in learning.  I have been teaching for 20 years.  This is my third year teaching in Jarrel... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
822

2:50pm CDT

Aggressive Monitoring: Real-Time Monitoring and Targeted Feedback
Friday August 7, 2026 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Make every lap around the classroom count! Learn how to intentionally monitor student work, identify misconceptions in real time, provide targeted feedback, and adjust instruction on the spot. Walk away with practical strategies to increase student engagement, accountability, and learning.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Koehler

Heather Koehler

Instructional Coach, Igo Elementary, JISD
avatar for Shelly Hurley

Shelly Hurley

Instructional Coach, Jarrell ISD
Friday August 7, 2026 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
809

2:50pm CDT

Beyond STAAR: What’s Changing in Texas Assessment
Friday August 7, 2026 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
Texas assessment is changing! Learn what House Bill 8 means for the future of state testing, including the transition from STAAR to a new instructionally supportive assessment system beginning in 2027–28. Explore what we know about the new Beginning-of-Year (BOY), Middle-of-Year (MOY), and End-of-Year (EOY) assessments, the timeline for implementation, and what these changes may mean for teachers and students.
Speakers
avatar for Carla Clegg

Carla Clegg

Coordinator of Instructional Materials & Assessment, Jarrell ISD
I have been in education for 18+ years. I started as a middle school math teacher and taught 6-8 math and Algebra I until 2019 when I moved out of the classroom to become an instructional specialist. I was an instructional coach/specialist for 5 years before taking on my current role... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 2:50pm - 3:35pm CDT
507
 
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