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.
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In this session, participants will explore the critical role vocabulary and oral language play in strengthening reading comprehension and developing effective writing skills. After learning how the brain stores vocabulary, we will highlight evidence-based strategies for promoting vocabulary acquisition, including approaches for enhancing approved curriculum vocabulary lessons for teaching words explicitly and ideas that support incidental word learning. Strategies will support vocabulary growth for all populations. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance students’ word knowledge, retention, and meaningful application across content areas.
In this session, participants will build a strong foundation in the science of reading by exploring the research and theoretical models that explain how skilled reading develops. Through clear examples and practical discussion, educators will deepen their understanding of how the brain learns to read, what components support reading growth, and why these findings matter for classroom instruction. This foundational knowledge will equip participants to make informed instructional decisions that promote literacy achievement for all students.
Managing small groups while keeping the rest of the class meaningfully engaged is one of the most common challenges in today’s classrooms. This interactive 90-minute session will provide educators with practical, ready-to-implement strategies for structuring data-driven math instruction through effective small group models.
Participants will explore instructional frameworks, routines, and goal-setting practices that promote student independence, increase engagement, and support resilient learners. Emphasis will be placed on how to use data to form groups, differentiate instruction, and ensure all students are working productively—whether they are with the teacher or independently.
New to Seesaw? This hands-on session will explore simple, high-impact ways to use the platform to support student voice, creativity, engagement, and family communication across content areas. Participants will learn beginner-friendly strategies for creating activities, checking for understanding, and empowering students as future-ready learners. Educators will leave with practical ideas and ready-to-use resources they can immediately implement in their K to 5 classrooms.
