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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

Making Science Accessible: High-Impact Strategies for Supporting ALL Students
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Room 217
Limited Capacity seats available
Science can be one of the most language-heavy content areas, creating barriers for English Learners. This interactive session focuses on practical, high-impact strategies that make science content accessible without watering down rigor. Participants will explore ways to integrate language supports into science instruction while maintaining alignment to SOLs and Scientific and Engineering Practices.
Presenters
avatar for Kathryn Dooley

Kathryn Dooley

Administrative Assistant ES, Providence ES

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Tatjana Roth

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning

Making Science Accessible DTALCon 2026 Presentation Slides pdf
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Room 217
  90 minute Choice session

11:35am EDT

Building Authentic Science Experiences Through Computer Science
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:35am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 217
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, educators will explore how to design and implement meaningful, interdisciplinary learning experiences that seamlessly integrate computer science into middle school science instruction.
Presenters
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Tanna Hackett

Title I Resource Teacher, Bayside MS
I’m Tanna Hackett, a wife, mom to two energetic boys, and a science educator who loves helping people learn and grow. My days are often a mix of supporting teachers, creating engaging learning experiences for students, and solving whatever challenge comes my way. I enjoy taking... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 11:35am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 217
  40 minute Choice session

12:45pm EDT

Lab, Laugh, Learn: The Power of Play–Debrief–Replay
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 217
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for middle and high school science educators, this interactive session immerses participants in Wassermann’s Play–Debrief–Replay model through hands-on investigations that mirror authentic scientific inquiry. Teachers will engage in structured “play,” reflect through targeted debriefing, and refine understanding through replay to deepen conceptual learning.
Presenters
avatar for Meghann Scott

Meghann Scott

Coordinator, K-12 Programs
avatar for Kristan Honaker

Kristan Honaker

Administrative Assistant MS, Corporate Landing MS

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 217
  40 minute Choice session

1:35pm EDT

Family Engagement Made Easy
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 217
Limited Capacity seats available
From premade family engagement activities from PBS Learning Media, to weekly or monthly challenges to get families working together to reinforce skills. This session is geared for lower elementary but can be adapted for older grades as well.
Presenters
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Thursday August 6, 2026 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 217
  40 minute Choice session

3:20pm EDT

Work Smarter, Not Harder: SAIling with AI Tools for Teacher Efficiency
FULL
Thursday August 6, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 217
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Artificial Intelligence offers a powerful way for you to reclaim your time. This hands-on workshop moves beyond the theory of AI and dives straight into tools that can support you as a teacher. You will learn how to navigate various AI platforms such as Suno, Goblin Tools, and Gemini's Nano Banana and leverage them to streamline your daily workflows and spark creative instructional design.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Clements

Jennifer Clements

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

avatar for Charlie Hinsch

Charlie Hinsch

Coordinator Instructional Technology, Department of Teaching and Learning
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Thursday August 6, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 217
  40 minute Choice session
 

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