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Friday, February 14
 

8:30am EST

Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class: Engage Students, Improve Number Sense, and Practice Reasoning 6-8 LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Room 373
In this session, discover practical strategies to energize your students and foster a positive math culture. Explore how quick, focused routines can improve number sense, enhance reasoning skills, and get students excited about mathematics. Walk away with tools and ideas to transform your math class.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Starnes

Sara Starnes

Caldwell County Schools
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Room 373
  Middle School

8:30am EST

Implementing PowerUp Lexia Lessons LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Room 357
This session prepares educators to plan and deliver targeted teacher-led instruction using myLexia data.  Educators will be reintroduced to PowerUp’s structure and design, focusing on Lexia’s unique and adaptive two-step instructional branching. Participants in this session will gain hands-on experience using the educator platform, myLexia, and the PowerUp Resources Hub to access and explore Lexia Lessons.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Crooke

Anna Crooke

Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
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Brittany Raub

Lexia Learning
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Room 357
  Middle School

8:30am EST

STEM is Everywhere LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Room 380
In this interactive workshop participants will discover how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) shapes the world around them. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, participants will explore how STEM concepts are used in everything from the design of everyday objects to the technology behind video games, the science of nature, and the engineering feats that keep our world connected. This workshop will ignite curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and inspire you to see STEM as an exciting and accessible part of your daily lives. Join us and uncover how STEM is everywhere!
Speakers
avatar for Megan Lovins
Friday February 14, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Room 380
  Middle School

9:30am EST

Bullying Prevention LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 358
A review of bullying prevention resources to use in the classroom and in the school at-large.
Speakers
avatar for Claricea Mitchell

Claricea Mitchell

Transition Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
I wear many hats. These are a few: Reg. Ed. Behavior Support, Alternative Placement and Mental Health Referrals, Caldwell County Child Collaborative Secretary, Student Support Services, and Raising Chickens, Dogs, Cats and Children!
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 358
  Middle School

9:30am EST

Creating a Formative Assessment Strategy with Study Island LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 355
Participants will understand how to utilize Study Island tools and data for formative assessment.
Participants will identify and assign content for individual and whole group instruction, practice, and assessment.
Participants will access and interpret data to make decisions regarding next instructional steps.


Speakers
avatar for Dee BiaLowas

Dee BiaLowas

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 355
  Middle School

9:30am EST

Elevating Math Instruction: Integrating the Standards for Mathematical Practice and Rigor for Deeper Understanding LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 373
This presentation will dive deeper into the standards for mathematical practice and explore the three aspects of mathematical rigor. Participants will examine what effective teaching and active student engagement look like when incorporating these practices and rigor into daily instruction. Join us to strengthen your approach to building rigorous, meaningful mathematical experiences for all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Steele

Angela Steele

Student Success Specialist, Granite Falls Middle School & William Lenoir Middle School
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Jessica Epley

IPG Coach, Gateway
avatar for Sara Starnes

Sara Starnes

Caldwell County Schools
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 373
  Middle School

9:30am EST

Grades 6-8 Science Textbook Adoption LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 372
We will review the evlaution rubric and textbook options for science grades 6-8.
Speakers
avatar for Dottie Hayes

Dottie Hayes

K-12 Curriculum Coordinator, Caldwell County Schools
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 372
  Middle School

9:30am EST

Using GIFs & Translations to Build Background Knowledge for Middle School LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 340
Are you struggling to explain vocabulary words or concepts to your newly arrived Multilingual Learners (MLs)?  Come to this session and learn how to add translations and GIFs to your presentations. Not only will this help build your MLs background knowledge and help them connect concepts to their home language, but, the pictures will have the added benefit of increasing your other students’ knowledge as well.
Speakers
LS

Lynette Shelby

ESL teacher, Caldwell County Schools
AB
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Room 340
  Middle School

10:30am EST

Conquering Small Groups in the Middle School Math Classroom LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Room 373
How do we answer the critical PLC question: How will we respond when some students do not learn? Data driven, teacher-led small groups in middle school math can seem overwhelming. In this session we will look at using data to form groups. We will explore specific activities as well as structures for students participating and not participating in small group that day.
Speakers
AS

Amber Spargo

Academic Facilitator, Gaston County Schools
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Room 373
  Middle School

10:30am EST

Exploring new technology and devices in Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics for Middle School CTE Teachers LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Room 333
This session is required for Middle School CTE teachers.
Speakers
LB
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Room 333
  Middle School

10:30am EST

PowerUp: Independent Practice Using Lexia Skill Builders
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Room 357
This session introduces participants to instructional strategies and resources intended to enhance their implementation of Lexia Skill Builders for personalized and targeted independent practice.  This session is intended for educators and sites that have already implemented Lexia’s instructional resources and are ready to learn and implement additional progress monitoring and planning strategies to increase student engagement with Lexia Skill Builders.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Crooke

Anna Crooke

Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
Middle School Director, Caldwell County Schools
BR

Brittany Raub

Lexia Learning
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
Room 357
  Middle School

1:00pm EST

6-8 PE Teacher Share Session LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 355
This is a collaborative session for 6-8 PE teachers. Participants will share effective teaching strategies, solutions to common challenges, and explore ways to enhance student engagement and wellness.
Speakers
JG
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 355
  Middle School

1:00pm EST

EVERFI: Free Online Lesson Plans for Middle School Teachers LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 356
Join this session to explore EVERFI's free digital lesson plans and activities aligned to state standards and evidence-based pedagogy for middle school educators. The low-prep lessons are student-directed, with built-in assessments, making them easy to drop into plans for the whole class or assign to students for individualized learning. With over 200 lessons, there’s something for everyone – health, CTE, personal finance, business, science, math, and more. To get the most out of this session, please bring a device.
Speakers
avatar for Rika Nishimura

Rika Nishimura

Education Success Specialist, EVERFI
EVERFI's FREE online activities cover critical life skills students need to be successful - college and career readiness, mental wellness, financial literacy, interpersonal skills, etc.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 356
  Middle School

1:00pm EST

Inside Out: Mastering Lesson Planning with Wit & Wisdom LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 334
In this session, our Teacher Leaders will guide you through the process of lesson internalization—breaking down and truly understanding each component of a Wit & Wisdom lesson. You’ll walk away with practical strategies for effective lesson planning and have dedicated time to apply what you've learned by planning your own lesson, ensuring your students get the most out of every lesson.  
Speakers
TH
GM
BM
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 334
  Middle School

1:00pm EST

Middle School Science Testing Updates LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 372
We will discuss Check-In information from NCSTA.  We will also look at EOG updates for the 8th Grade Science test.  If time allows, we will also discuss ways to implement SEP's into your lessons.
Speakers
GW

Greg Woodle

8th Grade SC/SS, Caldwell County Schools
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 372
  Middle School

1:00pm EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Overview for Middle School Teachers LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 371
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a training program designed to teach adults how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health or substance use issues in young people. It provides practical skills for offering initial support, including how to listen non-judgmentally, offer reassurance, and guide youth to appropriate professional help. The course overview covers a variety of mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and bullying, helping adults become effective, compassionate allies for youth in crisis.
Speakers
avatar for Miranda Denning

Miranda Denning

High School Counselor, Caldwell County Schools
avatar for Jessica Bryan

Jessica Bryan

School Counselor, Caldwell County Schools
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 371
  Middle School

2:00pm EST

Caldwell SWCD Contest Theme - Wetlands are Wonderful LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 332
Information and discussion about the Caldwell SWCD Contest for this year - Wetlands are Wonderful.
Speakers
JW
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 332
  Middle School

2:00pm EST

Increasing Student Engagement in Math Using Desmos Classroom LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 376
Are you looking for innovative ways to enhance your math instruction and make learning more interactive and engaging? Join us for an exciting professional development opportunity designed to help you integrate Desmos Classroom Activities into your lessons, transforming the way students experience mathematics!
Why Attend?
Interactive & Hands-On Learning: Explore how Desmos Classroom Activities foster student participation and deepen understanding through dynamic, real-time problem-solving.
Engagement Strategies: Discover proven techniques to use Desmos tools to create a more collaborative, student-centered learning environment.
Customizable to Your Needs: Learn how to adapt Desmos activities for various math topics and student levels, from basic algebra to advanced calculus.
Real-Time Feedback: Learn how Desmos provides instant insights into student thinking, allowing for quick adjustments and targeted support.
Collaborative Experience: Connect with other math educators to share ideas, strategies, and experiences using Desmos.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Beck

Laura Beck

AIG Specialist, Caldwell County Schools
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 376
  Middle School

2:00pm EST

Visual Art Share Session LIMITED
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 375
Middle School Visual Arts Teachers will meet to discuss upcoming community art shows and share art lessons that align with the NC Standard Course of Study.
Speakers
KW
Friday February 14, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 375
  Middle School
 
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