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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This workshop drives Goal 3 by prioritizing Strategy 3.4 to enhance employee well-being, which directly boosts job satisfaction and retention. It simultaneously aligns with Goal 5 by identifying opportunities to automate tasks and improve efficiency. This reclaimed time and energy are vital for student impact; it allows teachers to provide the differentiated instruction required by Goal 1 and the social-emotional support needed for Goal 2. Ultimately, a thriving staff ensures every student is challenged, supported, and future-ready.
This session explores how educators can intentionally build students’ courage to learn by creating classroom conditions that support academic risk-taking. Participants will examine strategies such as building relational trust, designing appropriately challenging tasks, and providing incremental success criteria so students experience frequent success. Using the TIRES framework (Tasks, Input, Responses, Evidence, Success), educators will learn how to structure lessons that increase student participation, confidence, and resilience. Examples from elementary literacy and content classrooms will demonstrate how these practices help develop engaged, future-ready learners who feel empowered to take risks and persist in learning.
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.
Empower future-ready learners by using Diffit to create equitable, personalized instruction! This session explores how to leverage this AI tool to instantly adapt complex texts (or generate texts) into differentiated guided readings. While we will showcase specific examples tailored to High School Science (Biology), these vital differentiation strategies apply seamlessly to all grade levels and subjects. For example, we will demonstrate how Diffit tailors rigorous content specifically for English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with disabilities. Discover how targeted technology integration guarantees every student can access grade-level material and thrive in a diverse, inclusive classroom.
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!
This interactive session will guide teachers through essential classroom structures that promote consistency, independence, and engagement during the first weeks of school and beyond. Participants will examine how intentional planning and strong routines support both classroom management and instructional quality. Teachers will also explore ways to deepen their use of the STREAMin3 curriculum, including strategies for extending activities, embedding language modeling, and supporting student thinking during play and learning experiences.
