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Midlothian Conference Center8:00 AM - 3:00 PMProfessional Learning Conference1 Community Dr. Midlothian, TX 76065July 16th & 17th

Fellow Panthers,We are delighted to welcome you to our 3rd annual Duncanville UProfessional Learning Conference! Your presence and participationare highly valued as we gather to explore, learn, and grow together.This conference is designed to provide you with a rich array ofopportunities for learning from insightful keynote presentations tohands-on workshops, we have curated a program that will inspireand empower you to be a contributing member of the professionallearning culture around you.We look forward to seeing you there and are excited about thecollaborative and enriching experiences that await us all!#doitforthecultureWarmest Regards,Jamie Brown

DAY 1JULY 16TH

DAY 1JULY 16THSession 110:10 - 11:30 AM11:30 AM - 12:30 PMLunchSession 212:30 - 1:30 P MOpening Keynote8:30 - 10:00 AMClosing Keynote1:45 - 3:00 PM

Hope and Wade KingDay 18:30 - 10:00 AMGet Your Teach OnKeynote SpeakersJoin these esteemed educators and educational leaders for an inspiring workshopdesigned to transform your teaching approach and reignite your passion for education. In"The Teacher Reset: Prioritize to Maximize," the Kings will guide you through atransformative journey aimed at reshaping your teaching practices by focusing on thepower of prioritization. In the challenging landscape of education, the desire for change isuniversal among educators. However, the answer lies not in attempting to changeeverything at once, but rather in strategically setting your sights on the most importantthings to ignite change, and well, going ALL IN. Hope and Wade King bring their wealth ofexperience to help you streamline your priorities and establish a roadmap for success.This workshop is not just about doing less; it's about doing what matters most withprecision and intentionality. The Kings will share practical insights and proven strategies tohelp you identify your core priorities, allowing you to maximize your impact in theclassroom while minimizing the feeling of being overwhelmed. You'll leave with a clearunderstanding of how to set achievable goals, take actionable steps, and witness tangibleresults. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with a personalized plan that alignswith your teaching goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment and reigniting the joy thatbrought you into the profession. "Prioritize to Maximize" is not just a workshop; it's acatalyst for creating a fulfilling and effective teaching experience that will positivelyimpact both you and your students. Join Hope and Wade King on this transformativejourney and discover how prioritizing with purpose can lead to a more motivated, joyful,and successful teaching careerHope and Wade King are both passionate educators who havefound tremendous success with students from a variety ofbackgrounds by creating an environment that supports andencourages strong academic improvement and achievement.They have built their classroom on the foundation of studentengagement powered by academic rigor. Hope and Wade areauthors of The Wild Card – a book that has taken the educationcommunity by storm. Hope and Wade travel the country workingto help teachers make school a place where students WANT tolearn each and every day. Hope is also the cofounder of Get YourTeach On – a conference for educators.

Session 1 Selections | 10:10 - 11:30 AMSession Title: Five to Thrive: Best Practices for Big ResultsPresenter(s): Hope KingDescription: In this transformative session, participants will explore and master the art ofIdentifying Targets to Drive Instruction, gaining insights into the importance of settingclear objectives to guide teaching practices. Discover the power of Activating StudentAccountability as Hope and Wade share strategies to empower students to take ownershipof their learning journey. Dive into the dynamic world of Incorporating Motion andMovement, exploring how physical activity enhances engagement and understanding.Uncover the significance of Proximity and Pacing in creating a conducive learningenvironment, and learn to strike the right balance. Lastly, explore the art of ActivelyTracking Your Targets, understanding how continuous assessment informs instructionaldecisions. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching repertoire and witness thetransformative impact of these five principles on classroom instruction.Audience: All StaffLocation: Bluebonnet ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: The Great DebatePresenter(s): Wade KingDescription: Tap into higher level thinking with strategies that will enhance public speakingand depth of thought. Learn how to use questioning techniques that will place you in therole of facilitator and your students in the captain’s seat. Wade will share tips andstrategies that will teach your students to become independent thinkers and confidentspeakers.Audience: All StaffLocation: Bluebonnet IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDDay 1July 16thBreakout Sessions

Day 1July 16thBreakout SessionsSession 2 Selections | 12:30 - 1:30 PMSession Title: Get Your Game OnPresenter(s): Hope KingDescription: Games on the agenda? Student engagement...check? But is that always true?Hope King will share fresh and new game ideas where there are no such things as “turns” or“outs.” Gone are the days where students answer four questions in 30 minutes. Thissession will teach you ways to play where everyone is always getting their game on.Audience: All StaffLocation: Bluebonnet ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: School of Rock: Turn Up Engagement All the WayPresenter(s): Wade KingDescription: Not a singer? Have no musical ability whatsoever? Don’t worry! You won’tWipe Out in this session. It’s time to ROCK your classroom. Join Wade as he shares how totake today’s top hits and transform them into an educational wonder. Wade will breakdown all of the best ways to use music to enhance your instruction, raise the level of rigor,increase your engagement, and bring a brand new level of energy and excitement to thelearning process. You’re sure to leave with GOOD vibrations! Get ready to Walk on the WildSide of student engagement. Audience: All StaffLocation: Bluebonnet IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PED

Set the Stage to Engage Day 11:45 - 3:00 PMGet your Teach OnClosing KeynoteAre you tired of the traditional teaching methods that seem to fall short in captivatingyour students' interest? Hope and Wade King, renowned educators and authors of thebest-selling book "The Wild Card," are here to show you how to infuse your teaching withexcitement, creativity, and a dash of magic. In this session, they will unveil the secrets tocrafting unforgettable classroom experiences that leave a lasting impact on both you andyour students. Join Hope and Wade in this dynamic and inspirational session as they takeyou on a journey to transform your classroom into an engaging and immersive learningenvironment. "Set the Stage to Engage" is a masterclass in high-impact engagementstrategies designed to address standards in a non-traditional way, all while boostingstudent motivation, mastery, and retention. Key Takeaways: Unconventional Engagement:Discover innovative and unconventional ways to engage your students that go beyond thetextbooks and worksheets. Hope and Wade will share practical strategies and activitiesthat make learning an adventure. Motivation that Lasts: Learn how to tap into yourstudents' intrinsic motivation by creating an environment where they feel inspired, valued,and eager to learn. You'll leave with a toolkit of motivation-boosting techniques. MasteryThrough Engagement: See how engagement is the bridge to student mastery. Hope andWade will demonstrate how well-placed engagement strategies not only enhance learningbut also help students master and retain critical content. Standards with a Twist: Explorehow to meet and even exceed educational standards while taking a nontraditional path.Hope and Wade will illustrate how standards can be addressed in ways that fostercreativity and curiosity. Create Classroom Magic: Delve into the art of classroomshowmanship. Learn how to harness the power of drama, storytelling, and suspense tocreate moments of wonder and joy in your classroom.

DAY 2JULY 17TH

Opening KeynoteDAY 2JULY 17THSession 1 9:45 - 10:55 AMClosing Session2:40 - 3:00 PM11:10 AM - 12:20 PMSession 2Lunch12:20 - 1:20 PMSession 3 1:25 - 2:35 PM8:30 - 9:30 AM

Laurance Bogar Day 28:30 - 9:30 AMOpening Keynote SessionRemoving your disguise creates a space to take ownership of where you are and will pushyou to develop specific methods to bring you to a place of wholeness. Why is wholeness soessential? You show up, speak, and engage more effectively and confidently when you arewhole. Laurance knows that no single approach is ideal for everyone, so she introducesstrategies, resources, and tools so each heart worker can customize their winning strategy. Laurance has trained in various modalities, including TBSI Severe Behavior Module:Prevention and De-Escalation, Keeping the Dignity in the Discipline, and TransformationalPractices for Bridging the Gap between Schools, Families, and Communities. Lauranceearned her B.A. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and her M.A. inEducational Leadership from Concordia University. She is currently pursuing herDoctorate in Education, specializing in Social-Emotional Learning. Laurance has a fantastichusband, Joel Bogar, and three children, Grant Andrew, Carson Lawrence, and AveryNicole. They are the wind beneath her wings as she allows God to fly her as an eagle.Laurance Bogar is the CEO and Founder of Challenges AreRewarding, LLC, whose mission is to create mindful, healthyindividuals who intentionally pursue wholeness while developingthe disciplines, mindset, structure, and vigor to achieve theirpersonal and professional goals. The company uses one of itsfoundational pillars, Social-Emotional awareness, to connect andguide each "heart worker" toward a journey of healing andreflection. By providing interactive workshop experiences,mentorship, one-on-one coaching, leadership and organizationaltraining, and parent and student engagement experiences,Challenges Are Rewarding, LLC, seeks to challenge you to removeyour mask!

Day 2July 17thBreakout SessionsSession 1 Selections | 9:45 - 10:55Session Title: Idea Exchange: Hot Topics in Teaching & LearningPresenter(s): Laura Kile, Region 10Description: Exchange ideas and spend time sharing and learning from others in this highlycollaborative, participant-driven, “unconference style” session. Participate in solutioncircle roundtable discussions centered on best practices for teaching & learning today.Expect to leave with crowdsourced ideas to apply to your classroom this year as we utilizethe experience and expertise of the group to share ideas and learn from one another.Audience: All instructional staff Location: Bluebonnet ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Back to the Basics: Understanding Core Content for Teacher Triumph K-2Presenter(s): Kristi Mullins & Candace WilsonDescription: In this exciting TEKS-based session, teachers will get back to the basics ofinstruction with a dive into the informational text standards for RLA. Gone will be the daysof relying on a resource for instructional knowledge, rather we will learn how to unpackstandards in a way that allows the teacher an understanding of the content being taughtno matter the resource. Audience: K-2 RLA Teachers Location: ChaparralCredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Opportunity Myth & RBIS Intro- Math Presenter(s): Region 10Description: In this session, participants will learn the "why" behind the implementationof high-quality instructional materials while exploring research-based instructionalstrategies proven to accelerate math instruction.Audience: All Math Teachers Location: Wildflower IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Positive Beginnings: Establishing Effective Behavior ManagementPresenter(s): Kate Forisha, Region 10Description: Dive into the foundational principles of behavior management with thisfocused professional development workshop. Learn how to establish and maintain apositive classroom environment through proactive discipline strategies and effectivecommunication throughout the year.Audience: all staff Location: Bluebonnet IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PED

Day 2July 17thBreakout SessionsSession 1 Selections | 9:45 - 10:55 (cont.)Session Title: It’s All About the Brain: Learning, Behavior, Autism, and MORE!!Presenter(s): Layne Pethick, Region 10Description: The abundance of brain research shows new insights into how our brainslearn, behave, develop, grow, and so much more. This session will dive into recent brainresearch and its implications in our classrooms for everything from learning, behavior,autism, AD/HD, trauma, mental health, technology, and so much more. Participants shouldbe ready to laugh, have fun, be challenged, and learn new supports and interventions forbetter outcomes for all children!Audience: All staff Location: Wildflower ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PED

Day 2July 17thBreakout SessionsSession 2 Selections | 11:10 AM - 12:20 PMSession Title: Positive Beginnings: Establishing Effective Behavior ManagementPresenter(s): Kate Forisha, Region 10Description: Dive into the foundational principles of behavior management with thisfocused professional development workshop. Learn how to establish and maintain apositive classroom environment through proactive discipline strategies and effectivecommunication throughout the year.Audience: All staff Location: Bluebonnet IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Back to the Basics: Understanding Core Content for Teacher Triumph 3-5Presenter(s): Kristi Mullins & Candace WilsonDescription: In this exciting TEKS-based session, teachers will get back to the basics ofinstruction with a dive into the informational text standards for RLA. Gone will be the daysof relying on a resource for instructional knowledge, rather we will learn how to unpackstandards in a way that allows the teacher an understanding of the content being taughtno matter the resource. Audience: RLA 3-5 Teachers Location: ChaparralCredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Effective Strategies to Increase Language Proficiency Presenter(s): Language Acquisition DepartmentDescription: In this training, participants will gain an understanding of how to acceleratestudents’ language proficiencies through effective content-area instruction. They willexplore released question examples, the test format, and the ELPS to understand theexpectations of the TELPAS exam. Participants will create language-focused activitiesintentionally designed to help move students forward in their language acquisition.Audience: All staff Location: Wildflower IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Tech It Out: What’s NewPresenter(s): Devin Hanes and Ja’Dorian Tate-RichardsonDescription: This session will cover the updates to your favorite EdTech tools andintroduce new features and new tools. Join us to explore how these advancements canenhance your teaching and streamline your classroom experience.Audience: All staff Location: Bluebonnet ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PED

Day 2July 17thBreakout SessionsSession 2 Selections | 11:10 AM - 12:20 PM (cont.)Session Title: It’s All About the Brain: Learning, Behavior, Autism, and MORE!!Presenter(s): Layne Pethick, Region 10Description: The abundance of brain research shows new insights into how our brainslearn, behave, develop, grow, and so much more. This session will dive into recent brainresearch and its implications in our classrooms for everything from learning, behavior,autism, AD/HD, trauma, mental health, technology, and so much more. Participants shouldbe ready to laugh, have fun, be challenged, and learn new supports and interventions forbetter outcomes for all children!Audience: All staff Location: Wildflower ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PED

Day 2July 17thBreakout SessionsSession 3 Selections | 1:25 - 2:35 PMSession Title: Effective Strategies to Increase Language Proficiency Presenter(s): Language Acquisition DepartmentDescription: In this training, participants will gain an understanding of how to acceleratestudents’ language proficiencies through effective content-area instruction. They willexplore released question examples, the test format, and the ELPS to understand theexpectations of the TELPAS exam. Participants will create language-focused activitiesintentionally designed to help move students forward in their language acquisition.Audience: All instructional staff Location: Wildflower IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Idea Exchange: Hot Topics in Teaching & LearningPresenter(s): Laura Kile, Region 10Description: Exchange ideas and spend time sharing and learning from others in this highlycollaborative, participant-driven, “unconference style” session. Participate in solutioncircle roundtable discussions centered on best practices for teaching & learning today.Expect to leave with crowdsourced ideas to apply to your classroom this year as we utilizethe experience and expertise of the group to share ideas and learn from one another.Audience: All instructional staff Location: Bluebonnet ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Opportunity Myth & RBIS Intro - RLAPresenter(s): Region 10Description: In this session, participants will learn the "Why" behind the implementation ofhigh-quality instructional materials while exploring research-based instructional strategiesproven to accelerate reading language arts instruction.Audience: RLA Teachers Location: ChaparralCredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PEDSession Title: Tech It Out: AI and the ClassroomPresenter(s): Devin Hanes and Ja’Dorian Tate-RichardsonDescription: Dive into innovative strategies for integrating AI tools to enhance studentengagement and learning outcomes. Discover best practices from experts and transformyour teaching approach with the latest advancements in educational technology.Audience: All Staff Location: Bluebonnet IICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PED

Day 2July 17thBreakout SessionsSession 3 Selections | 1:25 - 2:35 PM (cont.)Session Title: It’s All About the Brain: Learning, Behavior, Autism, and MORE!!Presenter(s): Layne Pethick, Region 10Description: The abundance of brain research shows new insights into how our brainslearn, behave, develop, grow, and so much more. This session will dive into recent brainresearch and its implications in our classrooms for everything from learning, behavior,autism, AD/HD, trauma, mental health, technology, and so much more. Participants shouldbe ready to laugh, have fun, be challenged, and learn new supports and interventions forbetter outcomes for all children!Audience: All staff Location: Wildflower ICredit: 1 PDCE, 1 CPE, 1 PED

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