Tools for increasing student engagement. All aboard the student engagement cruise ship to reflect on which "deck" you currently are most comfortable in and examine ways to increase student engagement and potentially student achievement. Every student deserves
Explain what a safe place is, or calm down: A safe place or calm down is a personal, imagined space where someone feels completely calm, secure, and at ease. It is a tool for emotional regulation and self-soothing.
This session is geared toward teachers in grades 3rd to 8th. How to use exit tickets to check for understanding of concepts of the day while giving your students immediate feedback. It also gives insight to the teacher's lesson.
Sharing various techniques that have helped me manage my classroom with moderate strictness, allowing me to either increase the strictness or back off depending on the classes response.
Meeting the academic and linguistic needs of Emergent Bilingual (EB) students at the secondary level requires intentional support, collaboration, and a clear understanding of the systems in place. This 50-minute session will provide secondary educators with practical, research-based strategies to support EB students in content-area classrooms—while also deepening understanding of the LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) process and how it impacts classroom instruction and assessment decisions.
This is my 19th year teaching at Bonham and my 27th year in education. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Education with a minor in Spanish from Monmouth College, followed by a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Peru State College. I have one daughter, Hannah, who lives... Read More →
Come one, come all, and learn how to Google smarter! This session will go over basic Google shortcuts, tips, tricks, and everyday skills to help you breeze through your daily tasks with ease. Whether you're organizing files, managing emails, sharing with co-workers, or navigating the Google Workspace, get some practice with time-saving hacks to help you be more efficient and reduce stress. Perfect for those who want to work smarter—not harder—with Google!
*Participants will need a device* Discover TexQuest—a powerful collection of high-quality, authoritative digital resources available 24/7 to all Texas K–12 public school educators, students, and their families. Designed specifically for upper elementary, middle, and high school educators, TexQuest offers trusted databases, multimedia tools, and curriculum-aligned content that enrich instruction and boost student engagement across all subject areas. Thanks to district-paid subscriptions funded by BISD and supported by the Texas State Legislature, you have full access to these resources. This screen-recorded professional development session will demonstrate exactly how to navigate and use TexQuest tools effectively in your classroom. You'll gain practical strategies, build confidence using the platform, and also learn how to teach students the importance of proper citation while conducting research. This information comes directly from your school librarians and library aides, who are here to support you in making the most of these valuable resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock powerful learning tools that support student success at every level from upper elementary through high school!
