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Monday, July 25
 

9:00am EDT

Welcome Session
Introductions and Activities to kick off the event.

Moderators
Speakers
DM

Dr. Michelle Wallace

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Monday July 25, 2022 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
PECHS Auditorium

9:50am EDT

ActivInspire Tips and Tricks
Limited Capacity full

Are you new to ActivInspire or ready to add a few more tricks to your toolbox in order to increase student engagement? In this session you will learn how to create engagement and interactivity using the translucency slider, drag a copy, “magic hat,” rub and reveal, and magic ink features. This session is designed as a “Make & Take” session, so please come with content ideas.

Speakers
avatar for Molly-Armine Holston

Molly-Armine Holston

Education Consultant, Promethean
Molly-Armine Holston is an Education Consultant at Promethean serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Special Education from James Madison University. In addition, she holds... Read More →


Monday July 25, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 111
  Breakout Session, All

9:50am EDT

Computer Science Standards: Making Connections
Limited Capacity seats available

Incorporating Computer Science Standards into your teaching sounds scary, but it can be done in simple, impactful ways. In this session, we will share tools, activities and ideas to get you started thinking about ways you can integrate computer science concepts into your classroom core content areas.

Moderators
avatar for Dr. Stephanie Playton

Dr. Stephanie Playton

STEM Learning Specialist, Longwood University ITTIP
Stephanie is currently a STEM Learning Specialist at Longwood University's Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices (ITTIP). At the Institute she focuses on professional development for PK-12 teachers in instructional design for inquiry based interdisciplinary... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Paula Leach

Dr. Paula Leach

Director, ITTIP at Longwood University
Dr. Leach is the Director at the Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices (ITTIP) at Longwood University in Farmville, VA, an educational outreach of Longwood that helps teachers incorporate technology into the classroom and disseminates research-based best... Read More →



Monday July 25, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 108
  Breakout Session, Elementary

9:50am EDT

Creativity and STEM, Part 1: Block Coding with Scratch
Limited Capacity seats available

Come meet Scratch the Cat and learn some basic principles of coding with easy drag-and-drop blocks. This is part 1 of a three-part series that will help you incorporate CS Standards into any content area in grades 3-12.

Speakers

Monday July 25, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 110
  Breakout Session, Grades 3-12

9:50am EDT

The Unit Organizer: A Research-based Tool to Inform Instructional Planning, Delivery, and Assessment
Limited Capacity full

Participants will be trained in the use of The Unit Organizer which is a research-based tool from The University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. The Unit Organizer will help teachers think about how to connect content in units to help students retain new learning and how to deliver content in a more meaningful way. Participants will be expected to meet as a group at least twice during the school year to discuss implementation.

Speakers
EG

Erinn Green

Assistant Principal, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Monday July 25, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 112

9:50am EDT

Where ELA and Scientific Practices Meet
Limited Capacity seats available

Explore strategies for integrating science and ELA in elementary lessons.

Moderators
DB

Dr. Ben Campbell

Assistant Prof, Science Education & Program Coordinator, Longwood University

Speakers
DT

Dr. Tyler St. Clair

Assistant Professor, Science Education, Longwood University


Monday July 25, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 109
  Breakout Session, Grades K-8

10:45am EDT

Establishing Classroom Procedures in an Organized Environment
Limited Capacity full

This session will be centered around establishing consistent procedures that allow students to grow in a structured learning environment. The presentation will provide organizational tips to create an engaging and functional classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Ashley Ross

Ashley Ross

Teacher, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Monday July 25, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 112

10:45am EDT

Literature Circles
Limited Capacity seats available

Literature or discussion circles are small groups of students assigned specific roles to discuss a work of literature or a reading selection from a text that can be adapted in various content areas. Each role adapts a strategy that good readers employ to approach an unfamiliar text. In this session, attendees will learn to integrate literature circles into their content area.

Speakers
CF

Chapman Frazier

Co-Director, James Madison University Office of Diversity, James Madison University



Monday July 25, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 109

10:45am EDT

Math Teacher Circles
Limited Capacity seats available

The mission of the Math Circle Network is to build, connect, and support local communities focused on the enjoyment of mathematics. Research has shown that when teachers participate in a Math Teacher Circle they develop stronger identities as mathematical thinkers, use more inquiry-based teaching practices in their classroom, and report increased enthusiasm for mathematics. In this session we will model a traditional Math Teacher Circle activity, and discuss the possibility of starting a Math Teacher Circle in our area.

Speakers
DK

Dr. Kristen Boyle

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Longwood University


Monday July 25, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 110
  Breakout Session, All

10:45am EDT

STEM in the Early Elementary Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Blue Bots are a great tool to help young learners understand algorithms and basic coding principles. Come participate in a hands-on session and leave with ready-to-use activities.

Moderators
avatar for Dr. Stephanie Playton

Dr. Stephanie Playton

STEM Learning Specialist, Longwood University ITTIP
Stephanie is currently a STEM Learning Specialist at Longwood University's Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices (ITTIP). At the Institute she focuses on professional development for PK-12 teachers in instructional design for inquiry based interdisciplinary... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Paula Leach

Dr. Paula Leach

Director, ITTIP at Longwood University
Dr. Leach is the Director at the Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices (ITTIP) at Longwood University in Farmville, VA, an educational outreach of Longwood that helps teachers incorporate technology into the classroom and disseminates research-based best... Read More →



Monday July 25, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 108
  Breakout Session, Grades K-2

10:45am EDT

Unpacking the Classroom Essential Apps
Limited Capacity seats available

Did you know that you can leverage the Activities Player as a tool to turn your ActivPanel into a student station? Envision a classroom where you can lead a small group or work one-on-one with a student while your ActivPanel becomes an engaging, student-centered station with errorless learning. This session is designed as a “Make & Take” session, so please come with content ideas for upcoming units.

Speakers
avatar for Molly-Armine Holston

Molly-Armine Holston

Education Consultant, Promethean
Molly-Armine Holston is an Education Consultant at Promethean serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Special Education from James Madison University. In addition, she holds... Read More →


Monday July 25, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 111
  Breakout Session, All

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Monday July 25, 2022 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
PECHS Cafeteria

12:15pm EDT

Demystifying Student Misbehaviors and How to Intervene
Limited Capacity full

Student misbehaviors and responding to them take most of our mental energy away from teaching. Understanding the root causes of the misbehavior and how they are displayed can improve our ability to intervene and respond effectively. This session will allow you to understand why students misbehave and what you as the teacher can control.

Speakers


Monday July 25, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 110
  Breakout Session, All

12:15pm EDT

iMovie on iPad
Limited Capacity seats available

Making a sleek and interesting video is super easy with iMovie on iPad. In this session we will learn how to capture and edit video, record voiceovers, and give projects professional polish. We will also brainstorm ideas for making videos in your own classroom.

Speakers

Monday July 25, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 112
  Breakout Session, Grades 3-12

12:15pm EDT

Promethean ClassFlow - Polling and Activities
Limited Capacity full

Are you interested in ways to increase student engagement and formatively assess student learning through class polling? In this session you will learn the 8 polling types in ClassFlow. You will experience ClassFlow polling through the student lens and then have the opportunity to begin creating a poll of your own. In addition, we will dive into ClassFlow Activities. Perhaps you have loved creating Activities in ActivInspire to engage students at the Panel. But did you know that you can create activities in ClassFlow? In this session we will explore and discuss the benefits of creating Activities in ClassFlow. You will have time to build an Activity in ClassFlow that you can deliver to students in a 1:1 device setting within an upcoming lesson.

Speakers
avatar for Molly-Armine Holston

Molly-Armine Holston

Education Consultant, Promethean
Molly-Armine Holston is an Education Consultant at Promethean serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Special Education from James Madison University. In addition, she holds... Read More →


Monday July 25, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 111

12:15pm EDT

Scientific Modeling
Limited Capacity filling up

Participate in engaging activities designed to clarify and teach scientific modeling. 

Moderators
DB

Dr. Ben Campbell

Assistant Prof, Science Education & Program Coordinator, Longwood University

Speakers
DT

Dr. Tyler St. Clair

Assistant Professor, Science Education, Longwood University


Monday July 25, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 109
  Breakout Session, All

1:10pm EDT

Work Session
What have you learned today? How will you use it in the coming school year? Connect with other attendees and presenters and make some plans for your own classroom.

Monday July 25, 2022 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
PECHS Cafeteria
 
Tuesday, July 26
 

9:00am EDT

9:50am EDT

Creativity and STEM, Part 2: Scratch and Makey-Makey Make Coding Fun
Limited Capacity seats available

In this second session of the Creativity and STEM series we will extend what we can do with block coding by connecting what’s on our screens to the physical world. Come have some crafting fun and build on what you learned in session one.

Speakers

Tuesday July 26, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 112
  Breakout Session, 44632

9:50am EDT

Expand How You Show and Grow What You Know
Limited Capacity seats available

When students write across the content area they come to new and deeper understandings. In this session, teachers will learn how to invite students to write off the page as they use drama, poetry, and creative writing to show what they are learning in mathematics, science, social studies, modern languages, and English.

Speakers
DD

Dr. Dorothy Suskind

Assistant Professor, Education, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 108
  Breakout Session, All

9:50am EDT

Inquiry-Based Scientific Investigations
Limited Capacity seats available

Practice strategies and techniques to shift your hands-on activities from being teacher directed to more student led.

Speakers
DB

Dr. Ben Campbell

Assistant Prof, Science Education & Program Coordinator, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 109
  Breakout Session, All

9:50am EDT

Leveraging ScreenShare for Student Engagement & Collaboration
Limited Capacity seats available

The Promethean Screen Share application is just one of Promethean’s seven classroom essential applications and serves as a tool for enhancing collaboration, fostering student ownership of learning, as well as critical thinking skills in the classroom. Check out this session to explore the possibilities for incorporating ScreenShare into your classroom. This session is designed for any teacher who wants to explore student-centered implications for ScreenShare.

Speakers
avatar for Molly-Armine Holston

Molly-Armine Holston

Education Consultant, Promethean
Molly-Armine Holston is an Education Consultant at Promethean serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Special Education from James Madison University. In addition, she holds... Read More →


Tuesday July 26, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 111
  Breakout Session, All

9:50am EDT

Rebound: How to Excel in the classroom and address Learning Recovery in a Post-Covid environment
Limited Capacity filling up

The pandemic has forced us to examine and re-examine our core professional beliefs about effective education. John Hattie, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Dominique Smith have brought together a variety of evidence-based practices that will jump-start teacher agency, accelerate learning recovery and assist us with rethinking schools. Their latest work: Rebound: A Playbook for Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking Schools, will be incorporated into the workshop, so teachers can be more successful in the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Christopher Jones

Dr. Christopher Jones

Associate Professor of Special Education, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 9:50am - 10:35am EDT
Room 110

10:45am EDT

Differentiating for Student Needs
Limited Capacity full

This session focuses on differentiation of process, product, and content using pre-assessment and flexible grouping.

Speakers
KG

Katie Gaffney

Gifted teacher, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Tuesday July 26, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 108
  Breakout Session, All

10:45am EDT

Incorporating Data Analysis into the Science Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available

Check back for a session description soon

Speakers
DB

Dr. Ben Campbell

Assistant Prof, Science Education & Program Coordinator, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 109
  Breakout Session, Grades 4-12

10:45am EDT

Rebound: How to Excel in the classroom and address Learning Recovery in a Post-Covid environment
Limited Capacity seats available

The pandemic has forced us to examine and re-examine our core professional beliefs about effective education. John Hattie, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Dominique Smith have brought together a variety of evidence-based practices that will jump-start teacher agency, accelerate learning recovery and assist us with rethinking schools. Their latest work: Rebound: A Playbook for Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking Schools, will be incorporated into the workshop, so teachers can be more successful in the classroom.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Christopher Jones

Dr. Christopher Jones

Associate Professor of Special Education, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 110

10:45am EDT

Unpacking the Classroom Essential Apps - Make & Take
Limited Capacity filling up

Did you know that you can leverage the Activities Player as a tool to turn your ActivPanel into a student station? Envision a classroom where you can lead a small group or work one-on-one with a student while your ActivPanel becomes an engaging, student-centered station with errorless learning. This session is designed as a “Make & Take” session, so please come with content ideas for upcoming units.

Speakers
avatar for Molly-Armine Holston

Molly-Armine Holston

Education Consultant, Promethean
Molly-Armine Holston is an Education Consultant at Promethean serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Special Education from James Madison University. In addition, she holds... Read More →


Tuesday July 26, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 111
  Breakout Session, All

10:45am EDT

Workforce Skills Students Need in an Entrepreneurial World
Limited Capacity seats available

Come learn how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in your classroom using a human-centered approach to problem-solving.

Speakers
avatar for Brandon Hennessey

Brandon Hennessey

Director of Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 112

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Tuesday July 26, 2022 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
PECHS Cafeteria

12:15pm EDT

Drone Adventures!
Limited Capacity seats available

Drones are incredibly fun to fly. Come have a little fun and we will brainstorm ways to use drones in your own classroom to help engage students.

Speakers

Tuesday July 26, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 108
  Breakout Session, Grades 5-12

12:15pm EDT

Introduction to Canvas in the Classroom
Limited Capacity filling up

Check back for a session description soon

Speakers
DA

Dr. Amanda Blaisdell

Assistant Professor, HE & HP & Program Director, Longwood University



Tuesday July 26, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 111

12:15pm EDT

Less is More: Quality Over Quantity in Curriculum Planning
Limited Capacity filling up

Burnout is real issue in education, but not just from teachers, staff, and administrators! Students deal with many of the same challenges. This session will help you plan your curriculum pacing to the mantra of Less is More! Fighting burnout by being selective on what/how you are planning, assigning, teaching, and grading.

Speakers

Tuesday July 26, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 109
  Breakout Session, All
  • Host Organization PECPS

12:15pm EDT

What were you thinking? How to Incorporate the Concept of Function, When Addressing Repetitive Disruptive Classroom Behaviors
Limited Capacity full

Demystifying student and adult behavior choices is one of the most challenging tasks assigned to new or seasoned teachers. We are often confused, frustrated, or even angry over the behavior choices our students and colleagues make. We often feel helpless to do anything other than accept or punish the behavior. This workshop is designed to assist teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators in developing the skills necessary to effectively manage people's behavior choices.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Christopher Jones

Dr. Christopher Jones

Associate Professor of Special Education, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 110

12:15pm EDT

Workforce Skills Students Need in an Entrepreneurial World
Limited Capacity seats available

Come learn how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in your classroom using a human-centered approach to problem-solving.

Speakers
avatar for Brandon Hennessey

Brandon Hennessey

Director of Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Longwood University


Tuesday July 26, 2022 12:15pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 112

1:10pm EDT

Work Session
What have you learned today? How will you use it in the coming school year? Connect with other attendees and presenters and make some plans for your own classroom.

Tuesday July 26, 2022 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
PECHS Cafeteria
 
Wednesday, July 27
 

9:00am EDT

Keynote
Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
PECHS Auditorium

9:50am EDT

Crafting Metaphors to Prompt Reflection in the Writing Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available

This multimodal writing workshop will provide teachers with creative prompts and strategies to deepen their personal and professional reflective practices, as well as classroom strategies for implementing similar reflections with students. Teachers of all content areas and grade levels are welcome. Presentation materials can be accessed at https://padlet.com/mcconneljm/metaphors2022.


Speakers
DJ

Dr. Jen McConnel

Assistant Professor, English Education, Longwood University


Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 108
  Breakout Session, All

9:50am EDT

Creativity and STEM, Part 3: Assemble Your Learning With Scratch and Makey-Makey
Limited Capacity seats available

In this final session of Creativity and STEM, teachers will work on their own coding project using what they learned in the two previous sessions. They will also work with the presenter to understand how to plan a project for their own classroom using Scratch and Makey Makey.

Speakers

Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 112
  Breakout Session, Grades 3-12

9:50am EDT

Effective Classroom Systems
Limited Capacity seats available

Check back for a session description soon

Speakers

Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 109
  Breakout Session, All
  • Host Organization VTSS

9:50am EDT

Small Groups: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
Limited Capacity filling up

Participants will learn how to organize and plan for effective small group lessons. Templates and examples will be provided.

Speakers
TC

Tiffany Capati

Teacher, Prince Edward County Public Schools



Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 110

9:50am EDT

Trauma-informed Care - Connecting with Students
Limited Capacity seats available

An introduction to the impact of trauma on students, how to recognize it in the classroom, and strategies to help cope.

Moderators
avatar for Dr. Kimberly S. Handsome

Dr. Kimberly S. Handsome

Exceptional Education - Lead, Powhatan County Public Schools

Speakers
CW

Chris Wahrman

Assistant Principal, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 99

9:50am EDT

Using Data from Performance Matters to Drive Instruction
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, teachers will learn how to use the most helpful reports from Performance Matters for understanding how to use the data to plan for instruction, both in small groups and whole group.

Speakers
MM

Mary Major

Teacher, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Wednesday July 27, 2022 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 111
  Breakout Session, All

10:45am EDT

Crafting Metaphors to Prompt Reflection in the Writing Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available

This multimodal writing workshop will provide teachers with creative prompts and strategies to deepen their personal and professional reflective practices, as well as classroom strategies for implementing similar reflections with students. Teachers of all content areas and grade levels are welcome. Presentation materials can be accessed at https://padlet.com/mcconneljm/metaphors2022.

Speakers
DJ

Dr. Jen McConnel

Assistant Professor, English Education, Longwood University


Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 108
  Breakout Session, All

10:45am EDT

Diffusing Disruptive Behaviors
Limited Capacity full

Check back for a session description soon

Speakers

Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 112
  Breakout Session, All
  • Host Organization VTSS

10:45am EDT

Family Engagement Strategies
Limited Capacity seats available

Check back for a session description soon

Speakers


Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 109
  Breakout Session, All
  • Host Organization VTSS

10:45am EDT

Small Groups: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck
Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn how to organize and plan for effective small group lessons. Templates and examples will be provided.

Speakers
TC

Tiffany Capati

Teacher, Prince Edward County Public Schools



Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 110

10:45am EDT

Trauma-informed Care - Connecting with Students
Limited Capacity seats available

An introduction to the impact of trauma on students, how to recognize it in the classroom, and strategies to help cope.

Moderators
avatar for Dr. Kimberly S. Handsome

Dr. Kimberly S. Handsome

Exceptional Education - Lead, Powhatan County Public Schools

Speakers
CW

Chris Wahrman

Assistant Principal, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 99

10:45am EDT

Using Data from Performance Matters to Drive Instruction
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, teachers will learn how to use the most helpful reports from Performance Matters for understanding how to use the data to plan for instruction, both in small groups and whole group.

Speakers
MM

Mary Major

Teacher, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Wednesday July 27, 2022 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Room 111
  Breakout Session, All

11:30am EDT

Lunch
Wednesday July 27, 2022 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
PECHS Cafeteria

12:15pm EDT

Round Table Presentations
Share what you have learned and what you have started working on to use in your own classroom next year.

Wednesday July 27, 2022 12:15pm - 1:50pm EDT
PECHS Cafeteria

1:50pm EDT

Closing Remarks
Speakers
DM

Dr. Michelle Wallace

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Prince Edward County Public Schools


Wednesday July 27, 2022 1:50pm - 2:00pm EDT
PECHS Auditorium
  Keynote Session, All
  • Host Organization PECPS
 
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