Join us for an engaging session designed to foster collaborative dialogue and idea-sharing among educators passionate about enhancing teaching practices. Our roundtable discussions provide a dynamic forum where small groups delve into significant topics and practical issues facing educators today.
Each roundtable session will offer Multiple options per room, with one topic per table. Each topic will be shared and discussed 3 times during the hour in 20-minute increments. After each 20-minute time block, attendees are encouraged to move to another table to learn about a new topic.
Roundtable Topics:- The Art of Implementing Well: This session aims to equip leaders with the necessary tools and tactical skills to strategically implement different initiatives or requirements that are mandated. We will identify common pitfalls, implementation practices educators should try from other industries, and 3 key dimensions of change to ensure that all students can have high-quality learning experiences.
- Parent Communication - A Radical Approach: This session will present several "radical" techniques that I have successfully used to build stronger relationships with parents.
- Closing the Instructional Equity Gap: In this presentation, Dr. Mel and K-5 classroom teachers will partner together to address the pressing need for equitable and mindset-based learning environments to counter educational disparities and nurture the emotional well-being of diverse student populations. They will unpack their journey of building willingness and readiness with elementary school teachers and how they have implemented responsive teaching practices that align with the integration of information processing in the brain (memory, emotions, and executive functioning), SEL development for both the adults and chidlren, and the challenges teachers face implementing innovative methodologies to engage culturally diverse students holistically. Come and learn mindset+pedagogical tools that honor the cultural funds of knowledge every student brings into the learning space.
- Tools for Planning and Executing Change: Perhaps there is another way! There are some great tools to implement change in methodical, bite-sized chunks. If there is a will and willingness, and a little bit of grace and flexibility on the part of all stakeholders, it is absolutely possible to make big changes move a bit quicker.
- Inclusion Excellence: The session aims to inspire and engage education stakeholders in the importance of inclusion. Participants will gain firsthand experience of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
Participants will have the opportunity to exchange innovative ideas, share lesson plans, discuss ongoing research, and seek valuable feedback from peers in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. Whether you're seeking inspiration, looking to refine your teaching methods, or eager to contribute to the collective knowledge of the educational community, this session promises insightful conversations and meaningful connections.
