Jammin' with JISD 2026: Full Schedule

10:30am CDT

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

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 →

Brandon Grigsby

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

Company K-12

11:15am CDT

Interactive Notebooks: Organize Thinking, Reinforce Concepts, Promote Reflection

Friday August 7, 2026 11:15am - 11:55am CDT

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Transform notebooks into powerful tools for learning! Explore practical strategies for using interactive notebooks to organize thinking, reinforce key concepts, encourage student reflection, and create a meaningful resource students can use throughout their learning.

Speakers