DTAL Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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.

10:45am EDT

The Future of Gizmos! Gizmos Investigations

LIMITED

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT

Room 219

Limited Capacity seats available

ExploreLearning's Gizmos Investigations spark deeper science understanding with ready-made, inquiry-driven investigations and leverage Gizmos to target science sensemaking practices. In this workshop, secondary science teachers complete a Gizmos Investigation in a modeled lesson and reflect on the role of the teacher during the experience. They will then become oriented to the student results heat map and learn how to effectively monitor student progress and facilitate student learning throughout the process.

Presenters

Dustin Lackey

Explore Learning

Jennifer McGregor

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning

Keith Goodman

Science Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 219

90 minute Choice session

Area Middle School, High School

12:45pm EDT

Dive Into a Deeper Understanding of Math with Gizmos

LIMITED

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT

Room 219

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will explore Math Gizmos that help build a deeper understanding of math concepts that will be ready to implement immediately in the classroom. We will focus on best practices for using Gizmos in mathematics classrooms, where students can experiment, visualize and draw conclusions about the mathematics involved.

Presenters

Dustin Lackey

Explore Learning

Dena McElligott

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Shaylee Ryan

Secondary Mathematics Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning

Tina Mazzacane

Math Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 219

90 minute Choice session

Area Middle School, High School

2:30pm EDT

Unlocking the Standards with K-1 Breakout Boxes

LIMITED

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 219

Limited Capacity seats available

In this interactive session, participants will learn how to design simple, standards-aligned breakout box experiences for kindergarten and first grade students. Participants will see how AI and Seesaw can be used to create digital clues that reduce printing and prep while increasing student independence and accessibility. Attendees will have time to explore and create a breakout box activity on their own. Walk away with ready-to-use templates, a planning framework, and a step-by-step design process to create your own breakout experience aligned to your curriculum.

Presenters

Amber Bush

Instructional Technology Specialist, Diamond Springs ES

Amber Bush Instructional Technology Specialist @mrsamberbush Diamond Springs Elementary School Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 219

90 minute Choice session

Area Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5

10:45am EDT

12:45pm EDT

2:30pm EDT

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