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DTALcon 26 will be held at Green Run High School on Thursday, August 6, 2026.  You can login to SCHED using your work Google Account ([email protected]). Once logged in, you can then select the sessions that you would like to attend. Registering for a session will hold your seat for that session. Waitlists are enabled, and you will be able to register for that session if a spot opens up.

To access the DTALcon 26 Google Site, click here - DTALcon 26.
Thursday, August 6
 

9:00am EDT

Increasing Student Agency? Give 'Em Jobs!
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, you will learn how to increase scholar agency, decrease your workload as an educator, all while fostering collaboration among your scholars, and providing an opportunity for your scholars to get a hands-on experience of our system of government. This will also create a system in your class that your scholars know how to utilize during class, whether you are there or not! Take this session from a seasoned educator who has learned a lot over their time and finds this--previously underwhelming strategy--truly impactful in class!
Presenters
LH

Lee Hicks

Social Studies Grade 6 Teacher,, Landstown Middle
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Room 202

9:00am EDT

Leveling Up Inquiry with AVID and AI
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Move beyond surface-level questioning by integrating AVID’s "Marking the Text" with Costa’s Levels of Inquiry and Gemini AI. In this hands-on session, participants will learn to guide students through three stages of inquiry: gathering information, processing data, and applying knowledge "beyond the book." We will demonstrate how students can transform "Inquiry Sparks" into sophisticated prompts for Gemini, using AI to refine their thinking and generate content-specific questions. Attendees will leave with a practical toolkit of opening moves and reflection strategies to elevate critical thinking in any secondary classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Kristin Sanderlin

Kristin Sanderlin

Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
MD

Mary Davanzo Tysor

Literacy Coach, Landstown HS
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Room 219

9:00am EDT

The Seminar Is the PD: Learning Socratic Circles by Living Them
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will engage in a live Socratic Seminar using an anchor text to experience how structured academic dialogue builds thinking classrooms across disciplines (ELA, science, social studies; ES–HS). This session models how to de-front instruction, increase student discourse, and promote deeper reasoning through evidence-based conversation. Educators will leave with practical structures, questioning techniques, and facilitation moves to create inclusive, student-centered discussions that support future-ready learners.
Presenters
avatar for Jessie Comba

Jessie Comba

Gifted Resource Teacher, Corporate Landing ES
I am an avid lifelong learner who gets bored easily and wants to learn infinitely. I spent 9 years as a 7th grade Advanced English Teacher at ODS, implementing a myriad of gifted instructional strategies before taking my gifted expertise to elementary as a GRT. Some of the gifted... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Room 120

9:00am EDT

AI and the Environment: What Educators Should Know
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session provides middle and high school educators, instructional coaches, and district leaders with a research-based examination of artificial intelligence’s environmental footprint and systemic impacts. Current data from assorted stakeholders will provide attendees with a broader understanding of diverse perspectives. Participants will be empowered to identify strategies for engaging in respectful discourse with students, considering the environmentally conscious, highly creative, morally driven, and/or socially responsible learner. The session also examines the necessity of being prepared with various methods and tools to support student voice and decision-making.
Presenters
avatar for Suzanne Flach

Suzanne Flach

Instructional Technology Specialist, First Colonial High
Suzanne Flach has served as an Instructional Technology Specialist with Virginia Beach City Public Schools since 2012. Before transitioning into instructional technology, she taught Biology in both Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Chesterfield County Public Schools.A self-described... Read More →
avatar for Sheila Teri

Sheila Teri

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Sheila M. Teri is an Instructional Technology Coordinator at Virginia Beach City Public Schools, with over 27 years of experience as an educator, coach, and district-level administrator. A dedicated servant leader, Sheila supports administrators, coaches, teachers, and staff in integrating... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Room 210

9:00am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Curriculum Updates - (Part 2) Launching into New Astronomy and Oceanography Standards
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Part 1 must be completed before attending this session. This in-person session focuses on using the new 2025 Astronomy standards and/or 2025 Oceanography standards to inform instruction. Participants will explore instructional approaches that support student sensemaking while engaging in discussion and shared learning experiences. Time will be provided to collaborate with colleagues, refine ideas, and begin planning for implementation. Participants should bring a school-issued device.
Presenters
avatar for Keith Goodman

Keith Goodman

Science Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
JM

Jennifer McGregor

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Room 218

9:00am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Intentional Teaching in High School PE
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
This professional learning session immerses high school health and physical education teachers in a deep exploration of learning intentions and success criteria to strengthen evidence-based, differentiated instruction. Participants will experience a model class period that demonstrates high-quality, inclusive physical education where students engage in meaningful movement, develop social-emotional competencies, and see themselves represented in the learning process. Teachers will leave with practical strategies for designing intentional lessons that elevate clarity, equity, and student ownership of learning across diverse abilities and perspectives. We will also review school year expectations and provide information about Professional Learning Communities for HPE teachers.
Presenters
avatar for Matt Orebaugh

Matt Orebaugh

Coord Health/Physical Education, K-12 and Gifted Programs
avatar for Lei Dunn

Lei Dunn

Instructional Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Gymnasium

9:00am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Pushing through the Plateau: Developing Proficiency through Vertical Alignment (World Languages)
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
I can identify and utilize strategies useful across all language levels so that I can push my students to higher levels of proficiency. I can collaborate with teachers who teach across different language levels to vertically align and build appropriate supports for my students so that they continue to grow in proficiency throughout their language career.
Presenters
avatar for Leah Donohue

Leah Donohue

Instructional Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Schola

9:00am EDT

ESSENTIAL: The Curricular Spark - Igniting Thinking Through Strategic Resource Use (HS)
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Secondary mathematics is continuing its integration of Mathspace beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers and students will now have access to class sets of physical textbooks along with the existing online resource. This guided session will revisit familiar features within Mathspace and explore new functionalities. Participants will also learn best practices for balancing and integrating the use of both print and digital High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) with our VBCPS curriculum to improve student outcomes across high school mathematics classrooms. NOTE: Please bring your fully charged laptop computer to this session.
Presenters
avatar for Dena McElligott

Dena McElligott

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Shaylee Ryan

Shaylee Ryan

Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Tina Mazzacane

Tina Mazzacane

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 115

9:00am EDT

ESSENTIAL: The Curricular Spark - Igniting Thinking Through Strategic Resource Use in Probability and Statistics
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Prepare for the 2026-2027 rollout of the Probability and Statistics 1.0 credit course with this strategic dive into the updated VBCPS curriculum, specifically designed to provide a deeper understanding of content based on the 2023 Probability and Statistics Standards of Learning. Participants will explore newly developed resources aligned to the Virginia state standards along with recommendations for pacing and sequencing of content. NOTE: Please bring your fully charged laptop computer to this session.
Presenters
avatar for Dena McElligott

Dena McElligott

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Shaylee Ryan

Shaylee Ryan

Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Tina Mazzacane

Tina Mazzacane

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 117

9:50am EDT

AI Roundtable: Workflow Hacks for IB/AP Teachers
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this small-group roundtable discussion for teachers of grades 11–12 in essay‑heavy subjects (such as AP or IB history and English), participants will share their AI workflows: what has worked, what hasn’t, and ideas they are currently testing. The conversation will include, but not be limited to, uses of AI for rubrics, feedback, lesson planning, and parent communication. This semi‑structured “wins and messes” discussion is designed to promote transparency and digital fluency among colleagues, while supporting Compass 2030’s goals of developing responsible leaders and collaborative communicators.
Presenters
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 114

9:50am EDT

Future Ready, Human First: Intentional Design for Level 1 AI-Enhanced Learning
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Is AI a shortcut or a scaffold? The difference lies in when and how it is introduced to the student. In this 40-minute session, educators will develop foundational skills for designing Level 1 AI-Assisted Assignments—tasks specifically engineered for low-cognitive-load activities like brainstorming, feedback, and revision.
Participants will explore the "Human-First" workflow, ensuring students engage in independent thinking and drafting before turning to AI as a thought partner. Participants will be provided with prompt engineering templates that incorporate grade-level rigor, scaffolding for first-time AI users, and classroom norms. Participants will also tackle the essential logistics of AI integration: standardizing AI usage disclosure, creating custom Gems for repetitive tasks, providing "Opposition" pathways for students who opt out, and choosing the right platform (Gemini, SchoolAI, etc.) for the task at hand. Walk away with a blueprint for AI use that protects student agency while enhancing their output.
Presenters
avatar for Meri Riddick

Meri Riddick

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
I am an Instructional Technology Specialist at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach. I have a B.A. in English from William and Mary, and I taught English and Journalism at Kemspville High School for nine years. I have my M. S. in Secondary Education with a focus in Instructional... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 212

9:50am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Learning Intentions, Success Criteria, and PLCS for the Performing Arts
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:50am - 11:50am EDT
Performing Arts Teachers will work to understand the purpose and impact of clear learning intentions and success criteria based on John Almarode's research-based strategies for implementation, as they specifically relate to the performing arts classroom. By connecting these practices to the VBCPS Teaching and Learning Framework (Plan, Teach, Assess), teachers will grow their understanding of classroom implementation while laying the foundation for continuing PLC work that integrates these concepts into classroom practice. Participants should bring a charged laptop.
Presenters
JS

Jason Stanley

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:50am - 11:50am EDT
Room 104

10:45am EDT

Differentiating through Kaplan's Depth and Complexity Model
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Differentiation is a buzz word that gets thrown around in education all the time, but what is it truly? This session will provide strategies and proactive methods centered on using Kaplan’s Depth & Complexity Model. Instead of a one-sized fits all approach, Kaplan provides multiple pathways for students to learn the content. This session will provide participants with strategies that they can take and implement immediately in their classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Angela Boubouheropoulos

Angela Boubouheropoulos

Gifted Programs Coordinator


avatar for Meghann Scott

Meghann Scott

Coordinator, K-12 Programs
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Room 114

10:45am EDT

Stand Up and Science: BTC in the Science Classroom
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Shift the "thinking" back to the students! This session explores the transformative integration of Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework within High School Biology. Discover how vertical non-permanent surfaces and random grouping move students from passive note-taking to active scientific inquiry. We will demonstrate how BTC practices translate seamlessly across all disciplines to foster future-ready learners. Participants will gain practical strategies for facilitating collaborative problem-solving, ensuring every learner—regardless of subject—develops the critical thinking skills necessary for post-secondary success.
Presenters
avatar for Devan Smith

Devan Smith

Math Coach, Bayside High
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Room 206

10:45am EDT

Zero to 3D Hero - Getting Started with Tinkercad
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Ready to bring 3D design to your middle/high schoolers but don’t know where to start? Join me for this interactive, hands-on session where we will walk through a model "Day One" Tinkercad lesson. Learn how to navigate the 3D workspace and master basic techniques of building, such as making holes, resizing/aligning/rotating/grouping objects, preparing a design to 3D print, and much more. Your confidence will soar as you learn how to add students to your Tinkercad class and troubleshoot common issues. Walk away with a ready-to-use introductory presentation, student cheat sheets, and even some intermediate techniques to challenge your students to level up their designs.
Presenters
avatar for Bryan Dulmage

Bryan Dulmage

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Google Certified Level I & II. I am interested in all things #edtech but specifically how to use technology as a tool to help students develop their strengths, find their passions, think deeply about content, and show their creativity.  Follow me on X (fka Twitter) @instruct_edt... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Room 213

10:45am EDT

The Future of Gizmos! Gizmos Investigations
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
ExploreLearning's Gizmos Investigations spark deeper science understanding with ready-made, inquiry-driven investigations and leverage Gizmos to target science sensemaking practices. In this workshop, secondary science teachers complete a Gizmos Investigation in a modeled lesson and reflect on the role of the teacher during the experience. They will then become oriented to the student results heat map and learn how to effectively monitor student progress and facilitate student learning throughout the process.
Presenters
DL

Dustin Lackey

Explore Learning

JM

Jennifer McGregor

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Keith Goodman

Keith Goodman

Science Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 219

10:45am EDT

The Power of Process: Making Student Thinking Visible with Snorkl
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore how Snorkl helps make student thinking visible while supporting future-ready instruction in grades 6–12 classrooms. Participants will learn how students can explain their reasoning using voice and visuals while receiving timely AI-generated feedback. Discover how teachers can establish clear success criteria, leverage real-time formative assessment, and encourage students to revise their thinking until mastery is achieved. Leave with practical strategies for using Snorkl as a digital teaching assistant that amplifies feedback, deepens understanding, and inspires greater instructional impact.
Presenters
avatar for Suzanne Flach

Suzanne Flach

Instructional Technology Specialist, First Colonial High
Suzanne Flach has served as an Instructional Technology Specialist with Virginia Beach City Public Schools since 2012. Before transitioning into instructional technology, she taught Biology in both Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Chesterfield County Public Schools.A self-described... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 210

10:45am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Curriculum Updates - (Part 2) Launching into New Environmental Science Standards
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Part 1 must be completed before attending this session. This in-person session focuses on using the new 2025 Environmental Science standards to inform instruction. Participants will explore instructional approaches that support student sensemaking while engaging in discussion and shared learning experiences. Time will be provided to collaborate with colleagues, refine ideas, and begin planning for implementation. Participants should bring a school-issued device.
Presenters
JM

Jennifer McGregor

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Keith Goodman

Keith Goodman

Science Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 217

10:45am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Instructional Design and Decisions for Moving Forward with AI (High School)
FILLING
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity filling up
Join us in this session that puts our AI learning into practice. As we determine our next steps with using AI to guide students in their use, instructional decisions require consideration. With the widespread availability of AI in mind, how will this affect your instructional planning? Will you stay the course with no changes, will you seek to make certain learning opportunities more AI resistant, or will you intentionally guide students in using AI responsibly and effectively?
Presenters
avatar for Charlie Hinsch

Charlie Hinsch

Coordinator Instructional Technology, Department of Teaching and Learning
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
avatar for Kelly Miller

Kelly Miller

Library Services Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Jennifer Clements

Jennifer Clements

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

avatar for Sheila Teri

Sheila Teri

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Sheila M. Teri is an Instructional Technology Coordinator at Virginia Beach City Public Schools, with over 27 years of experience as an educator, coach, and district-level administrator. A dedicated servant leader, Sheila supports administrators, coaches, teachers, and staff in integrating... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Colohan

Matthew Colohan

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Library

11:35am EDT

IXL Learning: Best Practices for Implementing in Secondary English
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:35am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on how to effectively implement IXL in a secondary English classroom. The sesson will focus on new features, best practices, and Spark Studio AI. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore all the new features IXL offers, including Spark Studio. We will share best practices to actively engage students in their learning using IXL. In addtion, teachers will gain insights on how to use the NWEA Map Skill Plans available for each student within IXL. Josh Voss, a representative from IXL will help facilitate this session and be available to answer any questions.
Presenters
avatar for Erin Mullins

Erin Mullins

English Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:35am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 120

11:35am EDT

Mic Drop Learning: Teaching Students How to Create an Effective Podcast
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:35am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on the best ways to introduce students to Adobe Podcast and some tips & tricks to help them go from beginner-level podcasting to podcast master.
Presenters
avatar for William Laney

William Laney

Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:35am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 204

12:45pm EDT

From Data to Dialogue: Building Successful PLCs
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
We’ve all sat through meetings that feel like administrative checklists, but the most effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are those that transform raw data into a shared roadmap for student success. In this session, we will strip away the jargon and focus on the practical habits that turn collaborative planning into measurable classroom growth. Drawing from our own experience as English 11 teachers—we’ll explore how to move past "what we are teaching" to "how they are learning."
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 204

12:45pm EDT

IXL Learning: Best Practices for Implementing in Secondary Math
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on how to effectively implement IXL in a secondary mathematics classroom. The sesson will focus on new features, best practices, and Spark Studio AI. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore all the new features IXL offers, including Spark Studio. We will share best practices to actively engage students in their learning using IXL. In addtion, teachers will gain insights on how to use the NWEA Map Skill Plans available for each student within IXL. Josh Voss, a representative from IXL will help facilitate this session and be available to answer any questions.
Presenters
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 120

12:45pm EDT

Lab, Laugh, Learn: The Power of Play–Debrief–Replay
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for middle and high school science educators, this interactive session immerses participants in Wassermann’s Play–Debrief–Replay model through hands-on investigations that mirror authentic scientific inquiry. Teachers will engage in structured “play,” reflect through targeted debriefing, and refine understanding through replay to deepen conceptual learning.
Presenters
avatar for Meghann Scott

Meghann Scott

Coordinator, K-12 Programs
avatar for Kristan Honaker

Kristan Honaker

Science Teacher, Kellam High School
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 114

12:45pm EDT

Dive Into a Deeper Understanding of Math with Gizmos
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will explore Math Gizmos that help build a deeper understanding of math concepts that will be ready to implement immediately in the classroom. We will focus on best practices for using Gizmos in mathematics classrooms, where students can experiment, visualize and draw conclusions about the mathematics involved.
Presenters
DL

Dustin Lackey

Explore Learning

avatar for Dena McElligott

Dena McElligott

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Shaylee Ryan

Shaylee Ryan

Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Tina Mazzacane

Tina Mazzacane

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 219

1:35pm EDT

AI In the Language Classroom
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
We will explore AI tools that help support world language instruction and literacy.
Presenters
avatar for Leah Donohue

Leah Donohue

Instructional Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
PH

Paula Hernandez

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 212

1:35pm EDT

Leveling Up: Gifted Differentiation for HS English Curriculum
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Ready to provide advanced students with meaningful challenges? In this session, we’ll dig into how to extend the VBCPS Secondary English Curriculum in ways that spark inquiry, deepen thinking, and truly engage gifted learners. Using the first unit as our starting point, you’ll see how to layer in differentiation without overhauling what you already teach, then explore how to carry those moves into the rest of the school year.
Presenters
avatar for Erin Mullins

Erin Mullins

English Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Angela Boubouheropoulos

Angela Boubouheropoulos

Gifted Programs Coordinator


Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 120

1:35pm EDT

The Secret Code to Sanity: Letting Canva’s AI Do Your Heavy Lifting
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Supercharge your instructional design using Canva’s AI! This session explores how secondary educators can utilize Canva to generate HTML code, creating highly dynamic and interactive student activities in a fraction of the time. While we will showcase specific examples tailored for High School Government, these time-saving workflows apply seamlessly to all secondary subjects. By integrating these AI-coded interactivities into your curriculum, you will cultivate future-ready learners who engage deeply with digital content. Learn to effortlessly blend AI, coding, and curriculum!
Presenters
avatar for Devan Smith

Devan Smith

Math Coach, Bayside High
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 206

1:35pm EDT

ESSENTIAL: The Curricular Spark - Igniting Thinking Through Strategic Resource Use (HS)
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 3:45pm EDT
Secondary mathematics is continuing its integration of Mathspace beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers and students will now have access to class sets of physical textbooks along with the existing online resource. This guided session will revisit familiar features within Mathspace and explore new functionalities. Participants will also learn best practices for balancing and integrating the use of both print and digital High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) with our VBCPS curriculum to improve student outcomes across high school mathematics classrooms. NOTE: Please bring your fully charged laptop computer to this session.
Presenters
avatar for Dena McElligott

Dena McElligott

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Shaylee Ryan

Shaylee Ryan

Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
avatar for Tina Mazzacane

Tina Mazzacane

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 115

2:30pm EDT

Brain Breaks to Encourage Student Engagement
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Ready to transform your classroom energy? Discover engaging brain break strategies that spark curiosity, boost focus, and allow students a chance to refocus. Join this session to learn simple, effective ways to re-energize your students and keep them actively engaged from start to finish.
Presenters
avatar for Kathleen Foster

Kathleen Foster

Health & PE Teacher, Bayside High School
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Room 214

2:30pm EDT

ESSENTIAL: AP US History Textbook Training
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
We are exploring the new AP US History textbook.
Presenters
avatar for Taylor Lovejoy

Taylor Lovejoy

Social Studies Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Schola

2:30pm EDT

ESSENTIAL: AP Human Geography Textbook Training
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
We are exploring the new AP Human Geography Textbook.
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
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