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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Low Tech, Big Energy highlights engaging review games that build collaboration, critical thinking, and student ownership without relying on technology. Designed for all grade levels across content areas, this session supports future-ready learners through problem-solving, communication, and active participation. Participants will experience adaptable strategies such as Amazing Race-style clue challenges, Grudge for strategic decision-making, and Capture the Flag with mystery scoring. These low-prep activities maximize movement and engagement while reinforcing academic content, helping educators align interactive review with strategic goals focused on student-centered learning and meaningful skill development.
The session will show the basics of using coding/Tynker (site) in the classroom with students that are new to coding. It will focus on using coding as a way to enhance or support what is already being taught.
Compass to 2030 calls us to partner with families to support students, but what are we doing to help parents navigate the multitude of online platforms they're expected to use to stay engaged with their student's learning (ParentVUE, Canvas, Seesaw, ParentSquare, and list goes on and on...)? The Platform Awareness Project, or PAC, advances organizational excellence by creating a centralized resource where parents and staff can learn about the divisions most-used applications.
Join educators from WHRO Public Media to explore eMediaVA, Virginia’s free, premiere digital content library, designed to support SOL-aligned instruction across all grade levels and subject areas. Participants will learn how to effectively navigate eMediaVA, discover high-quality resources, and integrate ready-to-use media into lessons. Walk away with a plethora of strategies and resources to enhance instruction and engage students.
Join educators from WHRO Public Media for an interactive session on integrating news literacy and digital citizenship in the age of AI. Discover practical and evidenced-based strategies on media literacy, classroom tips on utilizing AI, and ready-to-use student resources from leading PBS content creators. Learn how to embed essential news literacy skills and concepts into your teaching in engaging and meaningful ways.
This isn’t your average “sit-and-get” PD! Using a Breakout EDU-style format, you’ll work in teams to explore district, school, classroom, and student data. As you solve puzzles and “unlock” each step, you’ll organize and analyze data, identify trends, and determine meaningful next steps. Our goal is that you leave with a mindset that data analysis isn't a stressful, isolated chore, but something that can be done efficiently, and doesn't take a lot of time to do.
