This session will explore innovative approaches to community engagement through educational initiatives. Strategies and resources will address how to increase meeting the needs of diverse populations. This presentation will provide practical strategies for educators, administrators, and community leaders to effectively connect with underrepresented groups, cultivate partnerships, and create programs that resonate with community members. Participants will leave with actionable steps to design inclusive, relevant, and sustainable educational programs that promote lifelong learning and foster stronger community ties. With the rapid pace of societal change, community education plays a pivotal role in ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all age groups. This session will equip participants with the tools and knowledge to make education more accessible and impactful within their communities. By addressing educational disparities, fostering partnerships, and designing inclusive programs, attendees will be able to create sustainable initiatives that promote lifelong learning and community engagement.
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Solving word problems and applying math concepts and skills are typically the most challenging areas of math for students. This session will provide teachers with valuable instructional routines and structures that will help them build a true community of problem solvers. The primary resource is Word Problem Workshop by Mona Lehl which describes in detail these five routines: Launch, Grapple, Share, Discuss, and Reflect. We will discuss how to find the "just-right" problems that meet students where they are and also offer them a chance to stretch; how to run effective small groups around solving word problems; and how to track student progress. Participants will spend time evaluating student work to decide which students they would ask to share their work and why. Participants will also look at student work to determine next instructional steps. Participants will leave informed and equipped to effectively start these routines in their own classrooms.
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Help teachers use the Magic School AI chatbot to design and facilitate classroom experiences that increase student engagement and enable Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Levels 3–4: strategic reasoning, evidence-based analysis, and extended performance tasks.
This presentation provides Alabama World Language teachers with practical strategies to support World Language Learners on their pathways toward biliteracy and the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy. Participants will explore three key pathways for students in alignment with state guidelines, examine case studies, and engage in reflection and collaborative planning. By the end of the session, teachers will have actionable strategies to integrate into their classrooms and guidance on partnering with EL programs and counselors to ensure equitable access to biliteracy opportunities.
Navigate the complexities of today’s edtech ecosystem with confidence. This session introduces how 1EdTech standards support secure data sharing, streamline rostering, and improve access to digital tools. Designed for educators and leaders alike, participants will gain practical insights to strengthen data governance and build more connected, efficient systems across their schools and districts.
As the Vice President of K12 Programs at 1EdTech, Dr. Tim Clark assists schools and districts in the adoption of 1EdTech standards and practices to enable interoperable digital learning ecosystems. He also provides strategic leadership for K12 in 1EdTech in collaboration with K-12... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am CDT Room 101
Technology in the upper elementary classroom should enhance learning, improve classroom management, and strengthen communication, not create additional complexity. This session explores practical strategies for integrating Classroom Screen, Lightspeed Classroom, ClassDojo, Google Classroom, and emerging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT to support instruction, monitor student activity, and streamline communication with families.
Participants will learn how Classroom Screen and Lightspeed Classroom can be used to monitor student device activity, manage transitions, and maintain focus during instruction. The session will also demonstrate how ClassDojo and Google Classroom support classroom culture, organization, and family engagement.
Additionally, educators will explore how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT can help teachers craft clear, concise, and professional messages to parents—saving time while improving clarity and consistency in communication. Attendees will leave with practical strategies and real-world examples that can be implemented immediately in upper elementary classrooms.
