VASCD2024

In this interactive presentation, we will discuss how to set yourself and your students up for success with proactive approaches to classroom management during learning. Join us in learning engagement strategies for active participation during direct instruction and collaborative student learning experiences. You’ll walk away with research-based, ready-to-implement strategies to manage the energy levels of your students and yourself! Make those moments of frustration when you think to yourself, “These kids just won’t stop talking!” a thing of the past!

You have more power in your fingertips than generations before you. What will you do with it? Join this session to learn engaging ways to introduce underrepresented groups to computer science in middle school with the DEIB principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Explore the importance of building authentic purpose, understanding intersectionality, providing representation and creating an asset-based approach.

This interactive session will focus on making the most of mentorship opportunities as pre-service teachers and navigate common issues that arise during student teaching and field experiences. Participants will explore scenarios, including lesson planning and implementation, constructive feedback, and student engagement strategies. Attendees will focus on methods for building resilient mentor-mentee relationships and enhancing communication. Through discussions and problem-solving scenarios, participants will develop skills to make the most of their time with mentors. The session will foster collaboration and problem-solving through insights from our teacher education programs.

Join us as we explore a framework of how to deliver specially designed instruction (SDI) in the co-taught classroom. Learn to distinguish between SDI and other related terms. Walk away with steps to successfully unpack Standards of Learning while planning for individualized instruction.

Unsure about AI? Curious about AI? Just want to understand it better. Come check out this session and learn not only how AI is already in education, but learn how to make it work for YOU! Learn how to use AI to create differentiated assignments, content based quizzes in seconds, and more. This session is all about AI and you. Beginners are encouraged to attend and devices are needed.

This session examines the impact of peer mentoring in social skills groups for students with IEP goals in social communication. Peer mentors from programs like Teachers for Tomorrow collaborate with professionals (e.g. Speech-Language Pathologists, counselors) enriching interventions and fostering leadership skills. This dynamic approach provides valuable peer feedback, enhancing participant engagement compared to traditional methods. Attendees will gain practical strategies and participate in hands-on activities to optimize learning outcomes for all students involved.

Discover how Martinsville City Public Schools is using AI to empower every learner. This session will cover the vision and goals of the AI Visionaries initiative, implementation strategies, and the impact of AI on student performance. Participants will gain insights into practical applications of AI in education and strategies for effective community engagement.