DTAL Conference 2026

Support students in building strong oral reading fluency with the power of Seesaw Fluency. In this interactive session, participants will explore how this innovative tool can be used to record, analyze, and monitor students’ fluency progress. Through a guided demonstration and hands-on exploration, teachers will learn how to effectively use Seesaw Fluency, organize and interpret student data, and incorporate the tool into the classroom. This session will also highlight how Seesaw Fluency can support progress monitoring for Student Reading Plans and students who need additional fluency support. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a clear understanding of how and when to use this tool to strengthen fluency instruction in grades 2–5.

Join us as we explore ways to strengthen writing instruction and inspire meaningful student growth in Grades 3–5. In this interactive session, participants will learn how a writing continuum can guide instruction and support students as they develop stronger writing skills. Teachers will examine practical examples of the RACE strategy to help students respond to reading through clear, organized written responses. Throughout the session, HMH resources and connections to the Standards of Learning will be highlighted to support classroom implementation.

This session is designed for educators from selected schools participating in the READ 180 Grades 4–5 pilot program. READ 180 will serve as the intervention program for students with Student Reading Plans (SRPs) and is intended to provide targeted support to strengthen foundational skills. During the session, participants will be introduced to the program structure and instructional components, observe a lesson demonstration, and engage in hands-on interactions with instructional resources. Opportunities for discussion and reflection will support teachers in understanding how the program can be implemented effectively in the classroom to meet the needs of students requiring additional reading support.

Building resilient math learners begins with building the right classroom culture. Designed for grades 6-8 mathematics educators, this session features Virginia Beach teachers sharing how they use First In Math to create engaging learning experiences that promote challenge, persistence, and student ownership. Participants will explore how purposeful play can help re-engage learners, strengthen confidence, and foster a sense of belonging in secondary math classrooms. By the end of the session, attendees will have concrete strategies for creating a more engaging and supportive math environment where future-ready learners are empowered to participate and grow.

Building resilient math learners begins with building the right classroom culture. Designed for grades 6-8 mathematics educators, this session features Virginia Beach teachers sharing how they use First In Math to create engaging learning experiences that promote challenge, persistence, and student ownership. Participants will explore how purposeful play can help re-engage learners, strengthen confidence, and foster a sense of belonging in secondary math classrooms. By the end of the session, attendees will have concrete strategies for creating a more engaging and supportive math environment where future-ready learners are empowered to participate and grow.

In this engaging, practitioner-focused session, Virginia Beach educators will explore how artificial intelligence can be used as a thought-partner that supports educator thinking and planning to deepen learning and amplify student engagement in middle school classrooms. Designed for instructional coaches, teachers, and school leaders, the session will model practical, responsible uses of AI to support lesson design, differentiation, formative assessment, and reflective practice. Along with specific prompt examples, participants will use the RADAR strategy to create their own prompts. They will leave with concrete strategies they can apply immediately to increase rigor, relevance, and student voice—all while using professional judgment and discernment.