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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.
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Thursday, August 6
 

9:00am EDT

Beyond the Flowchart: Mastering the SRT Process for Tiered Student Support
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop navigating student concerns alone. This session demystifies the SRT process and its role within the MTSS framework, providing elementary teachers with a clear roadmap for behavior, SEL, and attendance challenges. Using the division SRT flowchart, participants will identify actionable Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports and learn to collect data that drives real solutions. Gain clarity on who to go to for help and how to leverage division resources effectively. Turn paperwork into progress with solution-based problem-solving that supports the whole child.
Presenters
avatar for Alainya Abdelkader

Alainya Abdelkader

MTSS Coach, Office of Student Support Services
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Janet Kouns

School Counselor, Holland ES

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Room 204

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

1:35pm EDT

Teaching Computer Science Basics with Micro:Bits
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Grades 2 - 5: Beginner friendly! Learn how to use small teaching computers called Micro:Bits (most schools have a class set) and 100s of ready-to-go projects on the user friendly Microsoft Make Code platform. We will break down the vocabulary of the CS Algorithms and Programming strand and apply it to a pseudocode (planning document) before building the code and downloading it to the Micro:Bit. Give your Micro:Bit the coded input and watch it come to life! Participants will leave with several turnkey Micro:Bit lessons for grade levels 2-5 created by the presenter.
Presenters
avatar for Shawn Krisch

Shawn Krisch

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 204

2:30pm EDT

Game On! Inspiring Student Learning through Game Coding
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will learn how students can engage in content topics through video game coding, decoding, and debugging. Participants will get a first hand look at games students have coding for topics like Jamestown, food chains, and more! We will review the basics of block coding and explore how students of various levels can engage in this platform. Participants will get the chance to create their own themed games and will learn how to download the game onto a gaming console using micro:bit.
Presenters
avatar for Linda Rowan

Linda Rowan

Instructional Technology Specialist, Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Room 204

3:20pm EDT

Future Ready Filmmakers: Inspiring Impact through WeVideo Science Reviews
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Empower 4th graders to be Future Ready creators by using WeVideo to turn science units into dynamic multimedia reviews. These student-led productions serve as a vital refresher for 5th-grade peers, creating an Inspiring Impact across grade levels. Learn how to bridge curriculum gaps through digital storytelling that builds lasting mastery. Turn your students into subject-matter experts with this creative, collaborative approach.
Presenters
avatar for Gayle Wuesthoff

Gayle Wuesthoff

Instructional Technology Specialist, Three Oaks Elementary/ Virginia Beach Public Schools
avatar for Ashley Peterson

Ashley Peterson

Library Media Specialist
Thursday August 6, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 204
 
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