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.

9:00am EDT

ESSENTIAL: Pushing through the Plateau: Developing Proficiency through Vertical Alignment (World Languages)

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am EDT

Schola

I can identify and utilize strategies useful across all language levels so that I can push my students to higher levels of proficiency. I can collaborate with teachers who teach across different language levels to vertically align and build appropriate supports for my students so that they continue to grow in proficiency throughout their language career.

Presenters

Leah Donohue

Instructional Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:45am EDT
Schola

Essential session

Audience World Language Teachers
Area High School, Middle School

12:45pm EDT

ESSENTIAL: AI Instructional Foundations Part 1

LIMITED

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

Schola

Limited Capacity seats available

This session provides middle school educators with actionable strategies for the next phase of AI implementation, ensuring continued alignment with the VBCPS AI Guiding Principles.

Presenters

Kelly Miller

Library Services Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Charlie Hinsch

Coordinator Instructional Technology, Department of Teaching and Learning

Instructional Technology Coordinator
Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Jennifer Clements

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Sheila Teri

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Department of Teaching and Learning

Sheila M. Teri is an Instructional Technology Coordinator at Virginia Beach City Public Schools, with over 27 years of experience as an educator, coach, and district-level administrator. A dedicated servant leader, Sheila supports administrators, coaches, teachers, and staff in integrating... Read More →