DTAL Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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.

9:00am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Social Studies as a Skill (6th and 7th)

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Library

We are strengthening our curriculum and instructional supports through the use of evidence-based assessment practices, so we can promote student success and develop future-ready students.

Presenters

Taylor Lovejoy

Social Studies Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Library

Essential session

Audience Instructional Staff
Area Middle School

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

Library

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

Charlie Hinsch

Coordinator Instructional Technology, Department of Teaching and Learning

Instructional Technology Coordinator
Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Kelly Miller

Library Services Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Jennifer Clements

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

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 →