Professsional Development Presentations
Sustainable Student Metacognition Systems
After reviewing our instruction, we often find ourselves wondering, "What on earth are our students thinking?" By building sustainable metacognition systems, teachers can train students to develop habits of mind that promote goal-setting, self-sufficiency, and deeper learning. These systems also strengthen student-teacher relationships by helping educators better understand students’ thought processes during lessons and assessments.
In this session, we will explore strategies for cultivating student metacognition and improving instructional practices based on that insight. We will also discuss methods for effectively analyzing reflection data from large classes, helping teachers make targeted adjustments to better meet students’ learning needs.
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From Cramming to Retaining: Making Learning Stick
Many times students get overwhelmed by the amount of vocabulary they have in advanced courses. Help your students break the cycle of cramming and forgetting. This PD introduces teachers to the science of memory with a focus on what actually improves long-term retention. Through the lens of the testing effect, spacing, and deep processing, you’ll be reminded of best practices on how to structure your instruction to build stronger, more durable learning pathways for high-performing students.
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ESL/ELL/EB Differentiation Guide
This is a compilation of resources to help Texas teachers better serve their emergent bilinguals (EBs)/ english language learners (ELLs) in an inclusion classroom setting.
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Instructional Gold: Mining Your AP Report
Many teachers look at their Instructional Planning Report and wonder "what does this tell me?" College Board AP instructional reports can feel vague or overwhelming—but they don’t have to be.
In this hands-on session, teachers will explore a user-friendly data interpretation tool designed to uncover what truly distinguishes a 2 from a 3. Participants will leave with a ready-to-use resource that helps identify key instructional gaps, inform planning, and better support student success in the next AP cycle.
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Living Notes: Developing Students’ Skills for Retention and Success
Note-taking isn’t a skill that comes naturally—it needs to be taught. Go beyond Cornell Notes and interactive notebooks to help students create living notes that grow and stick. Learn how to guide advanced learners in actively engaging with material, revising, and expanding their notes to improve retention and understanding.
You’ll leave with practical strategies for teaching students how to create dynamic, evolving notes that support their learning throughout the year.
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From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Feedback That Scales
Don’t let class size prevent you from giving quality feedback! Maximize your impact with tech tools that create scalable, student-centered feedback systems. This session explores how to empower students through self-check routines, reflection tools, and easy AI solutions. Learn how to deliver individualized feedback at scale while fostering ownership, independence, and deeper learning—no matter the size of your class!
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