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10:45am EDT

Bookworms: Intro. to Shared Reading
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal E
Participants will dive into the Shared Reading block of the Bookworms curriculum through a dynamic and interactive experience. Together, we’ll explore this engaging block's structure, routines, and purpose. Through modeling and hands-on practice, participants will experience Shared Reading from the students’ perspective and leave with a deeper understanding of how to implement this block and spark student engagement.
Speakers
CT
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level
  Bookworms

10:45am EDT

Fluency & Comprehension, Vocabulary & Comprehension: Unlocking Bookworms’ Overlooked Essentials
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal F
Through hands-on lesson planning and discussion, educators will discover strategies to seamlessly integrate these elements into daily instruction, enhancing student engagement and understanding. Participants will leave with practical tools to reinforce fluency, build robust vocabularies, and deepen comprehension, ensuring all students develop into confident, skilled readers.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Karkkainen

Ashley Karkkainen

Early Literacy Coach, Menominee Intermediate School District
I am an early literacy coach in Michigan.  I have experience teaching students in elementary and middle school.  I have been a community coach with Open Up Resources for a year and a half to support the Bookworms community.
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal F Convention Level
  Bookworms

10:45am EDT

Making Universal Design for Learning (UDL) a Classroom Reality
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Citron East
Planning to the margins sounds like a great idea – until you are trying to do it with your own students! As more and more students with exceptional support needs (linguistically, behaviorally, socially, and academically) join general education classes, the need for UDL increases. Yet these varying needs can be taxing and exhausting for any educator, and the idea of executing UDL with a fixed curriculum can be especially daunting. In this session, participants will experience UDL in action while learning easy-to-implement strategies at various grade levels, subjects, and curriculum.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
· Define Universal Design for Learning and name key components
· Identify examples of UDL in action
· Set goals for implementing more UDL in their own classes to support a range of learners
Speakers
DW
Exhibitors
avatar for 2Teach Global
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Citron East Convention Level
  Coaching + Leadership   General Session

10:45am EDT

Try on an EL Education 6–8 Module Lesson
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal D3
Want to understand what makes an EL Module lesson powerful? Step into your students’ shoes. In this immersive session, participants will experience a real EL Education lesson from the 6-8 Modules—just as students would. After the try-on, we’ll step back to unpack the planning moves, instructional practices, and equity-centered strategies behind the lesson. Whether you're a classroom teacher or a coach, this session will deepen your understanding of what high-quality implementation looks and feels like—and how to bring it to life in your own context.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Eckhardt

Julie Eckhardt

Teacher Leader in Residence - K-8 Lang Arts, Open Up Resources
As a Teacher Leader in Residence, Julie Eckhardt, brings to Open Up Resources more than 39 years of experience in the field of education. She began her career as an elementary teacher gaining 33 years of classroom experience. Serving as an adjunct instructor for Iowa Wesleyan College... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal D3 Convention Level
  EL Education

10:45am EDT

Try on an EL Education K–5 Module Lesson
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal C
Want to understand what makes an EL Module lesson powerful? Step into your students’ shoes. In this immersive session, participants will experience a real EL Education lesson from the K–5 Modules—just as students would. After the try-on, we’ll step back to unpack the planning moves, instructional practices, and equity-centered strategies behind the lesson. Whether you're a classroom teacher or a coach, this session will deepen your understanding of what high-quality implementation looks and feels like—and how to bring it to life in your own context.
Speakers
DM
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal C Convention Level
  EL Education

10:45am EDT

Meeting the Needs of All Learners with EL Education
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal G
Every classroom has diverse learners, each bringing unique strengths and challenges. In this session, participants will explore strategies for making the EL Curriculum more accessible and responsive to all students. Through discussion and practical application, we will examine ways to differentiate instruction, scaffold learning, and foster an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Walk away with actionable strategies to ensure equitable learning experiences that honor and support all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Ciera Searcy

Ciera Searcy

Teacher in Residence - ELA, Open Up Resources
I have a passion for education and supporting all students within the classroom. You can talk to me about resources to support students, recent books that you’ve read, travel, and dogs! Looking forward to meeting you all!
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal G Convention Level
  EL Education   Coaching + Leadership

10:45am EDT

Transitioning from the 2017 edition of the EL Education Modules to the enhanced 2025 EL Education Modules: A Supportive Guide for Teachers
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal A
This interactive 90-minute session is designed to support educators in transitioning from the 2017 EL Education Modules to the new enhanced 2025 Curriculum. Participants will be introduced to key updates and changes within the revised curriculum, ensuring a smooth and informed shift for teachers at all levels. The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the new modules, focusing on what’s different, what’s improved, and how these changes enhance student learning experiences.

Objectives:
• Understand Key Changes: Review the major updates and improvements in the 2025 EL Education Modules compared to the 2017 version..
• Accessing EL Support: Learn about the support that EL Education will provide during this transition, including professional development opportunities
Speakers
DG
KU
Sponsors
avatar for EL Education
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal A Convention Level
  EL Education   Coaching + Leadership

10:45am EDT

Do More with Less: 1:1 Coaching Hacks to Maximize Impact
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal D1
In "Do More with Less: 1:1 Coaching Hacks to Maximize Impact," you'll learn practical strategies for scaling coaching with minimal resources—no fancy tech required! This session will feature powerful "hacks," such as how to build a simple, yet effective "coach-match" process that pairs teachers with the right coaches, determine the ideal length of engagement (from short cycles to unlimited coaching), and document all work in 30-minute sessions using tools you already have. You’ll leave with actionable strategies and the confidence to level up your coaching impact and immediately implement what you've learned in your school or district.
Speakers
KH
Sponsors
avatar for BetterLesson
Monday July 14, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal D1 Convention Level
  General Session   Coaching + Leadership

1:15pm EDT

Bookworms and Science of Reading
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal E
Unpack key principles of the Science of Reading and examine how they align with the Bookworms K–5 curriculum. We’ll explore the progression of reading skills, from phonemic awareness and phonics to fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Participants will uncover how Bookworms supports this development through intentional, research-based instructional practices. Together, we’ll connect theory to practice, clarifying what effective reading instruction looks like in a Bookworms classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Iysha Dent

Iysha Dent

Literacy Specialist: Academics, Equity & Social Justice, Open Up Resources
Iysha is currently coaching novice and veteran educators implementing OUR ELA curricula. Serving as a Literacy and Professional Learning Specialist at Open Up Resources, Iysha ensures access to high-quality curriculum, materials, and professional learning experiences with a passion... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level
  Bookworms   Coaching + Leadership

1:15pm EDT

Enhancing Student Discourse with Bookworms
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Pindo A-B
In this interactive session, educators will explore how fostering rich student discourse can deepen comprehension and elevate student writing outcomes. Supporting effective communication and collaboration among students during shared reading and interactive read-alouds promotes critical thinking, deepens understanding, and encourages students to think about a text through multiple lenses. This session will highlight evidence-based strategies aligned to the science of reading and writing, designed to encourage meaningful peer discussions, scaffolded feedback, and accountable talk that ultimately has a positive impact on student writing.
By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with strategies to create an environment where students actively engage with each other’s ideas and opinions, leading to stronger writers and a more dynamic classroom experience.
Speakers
KD
SM
Exhibitors
avatar for University of Delaware
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Pindo A-B Convention Level
  Bookworms   Coaching + Leadership

1:15pm EDT

Crafting Colorful Compositions: EL Education K–8 Writing with the Painted Essay
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal C
Unlock the intricacies of writing aspects and standards across K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 grade bands. The session also highlights the Painted Essay, valuable classroom strategies, and effective feedback processes. A key focus will be analyzing writing expectations by grade band to determine what students need to know and be able to do to complete standards-aligned writing tasks successfully.
Speakers
JL
avatar for Erika Murphy

Erika Murphy

Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools
avatar for Justin Payne

Justin Payne

Open Up Resources Community Coach, Open Up Resources
This is my 3rd year serving as an Open Up Resources Community Coach. I have just completed my 13th year of teaching in Chattanooga, TN. My experience in teaching has been 1st grade for 8 years, and 2nd grade for 5 years.
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal C Convention Level
  EL Education

1:15pm EDT

Getting Started with the EL Education Curriculum
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal D3
In this foundational session, participants will get oriented to the structure, purpose, and key instructional practices of the EL K–5 Language Arts curriculum. We'll explore how the Module Lessons, Skills Block, and ALL Block work together to support student growth in reading, writing, knowledge-building, and character. Through guided exploration and planning tools, you'll leave with a clear sense of how to confidently launch the curriculum, navigate the lesson structure, and prioritize what matters most in your first weeks of teaching.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Eckhardt

Julie Eckhardt

Teacher Leader in Residence - K-8 Lang Arts, Open Up Resources
As a Teacher Leader in Residence, Julie Eckhardt, brings to Open Up Resources more than 39 years of experience in the field of education. She began her career as an elementary teacher gaining 33 years of classroom experience. Serving as an adjunct instructor for Iowa Wesleyan College... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal D3 Convention Level
  EL Education

1:15pm EDT

Deeper Implementation of the EL Education Curriculum: Strategies for Success
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal A
This interactive session is designed for educators and instructional leaders committed to deepening their implementation of the EL Education Curriculum while ensuring all students thrive. Participants will explore advanced strategies for aligning instructional practices with the curriculum’s core principles, fostering student engagement, and creating learning environments that support learner needs. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, attendees will gain practical tools to enhance lesson delivery, differentiate instruction, integrate meaningful assessments, and provide targeted support for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and those needing enrichment. Whether you are refining your approach or overcoming implementation challenges, this session will provide actionable insights to elevate student achievement and classroom impact.
Speakers
DG
KW
Sponsors
avatar for EL Education
Monday July 14, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal A Convention Level
  EL Education   Coaching + Leadership

3:00pm EDT

Bookworms: Intro to Differentiated Instruction and Data
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal E
In this session, participants will explore maximizing the impact of Bookworms Differentiated Instruction (DI). We’ll unpack the structure and purpose of DI lessons and examine practical ways to use Bookworms DI data to inform student groupings and guide instruction. Join us for an experience focused on increasing teacher efficiency and delivering targeted, meaningful instruction that drives student growth.
Speakers
CT
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level
  Bookworms

3:00pm EDT

Unleashing Creativity: Genre-Based Writing for Aspiring Bookworms
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal F
Join us for a dynamic session focused on genre-based writing strategies for teaching K-5 students, specifically designed for the Bookworms program. We’ll look at SSRD and how to leverage AI to enhance differentiating teacher models. Discover innovative techniques to inspire young writers and elevate your teaching practices!
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Barnaby

Heidi Barnaby

Early Literacy Coach
avatar for Ashley Karkkainen

Ashley Karkkainen

Early Literacy Coach, Menominee Intermediate School District
I am an early literacy coach in Michigan.  I have experience teaching students in elementary and middle school.  I have been a community coach with Open Up Resources for a year and a half to support the Bookworms community.
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal F Convention Level
  Bookworms

3:00pm EDT

Implementing EL Education with Integrity: The Importance of the 4 Ts
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal C
This session delves into the transformative 4 T's framework: Topic, Targets, Texts, and Task. Discover how these essential components work together to create meaningful and impactful instruction while upholding the principles of integrity in teaching. We will explore practical strategies for effectively implementing this framework in your classroom, emphasizing the importance of clear objectives and providing access through appropriate scaffolds. Equip yourself with the tools to foster an enriching learning environment that empowers students and enhances their educational experience.
Speakers
JL
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal C Convention Level
  EL Education

3:00pm EDT

Making EL Education Yours: Building Classroom Community through Student Engagement Strategies and Protocols
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal G
In this session, participants will explore how EL Education’s curriculum is intentionally designed—from the big ideas of a module to the daily learning targets of each lesson. We’ll unpack how unit progressions build toward meaningful performance tasks and how assessments are woven throughout to support and monitor student growth. Participants will engage with planning tools and curriculum maps to strengthen the long-range vision and ensure that day-to-day instruction stays aligned with the curriculum’s knowledge, literacy, and character goals.
Speakers
avatar for Ciera Searcy

Ciera Searcy

Teacher in Residence - ELA, Open Up Resources
I have a passion for education and supporting all students within the classroom. You can talk to me about resources to support students, recent books that you’ve read, travel, and dogs! Looking forward to meeting you all!
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal G Convention Level
  EL Education

3:00pm EDT

Implementing the Key Instructional Practices in the EL Education Curriculum
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal A
This session provides targeted support for educators implementing the EL Education Curriculum. Participants will deepen their understanding of its structure, explore best practices for lesson planning and differentiation, and develop strategies to enhance student engagement and learning. The session will also address challenges, offer solutions tailored to classroom needs, and guide educators in using assessments to inform instruction. Designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders, this interactive session includes model lessons, coaching conversations, and planning time, ensuring participants leave with practical strategies and resources for effective implementation.
Speakers
DG
KW
Sponsors
avatar for EL Education
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal A Convention Level
  EL Education   Coaching + Leadership

3:00pm EDT

Words Matter: The Power of Shifting Mindsets & Language
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal B
Language shapes how we think, teach, and engage with students. In this session, participants will explore the impact of words on learning environments, student identity, and equity. Through reflection and discussion, we will examine how intentional shifts in language can foster more inclusive, asset-based mindsets that empower educators and students. Walk away with practical strategies to reframe communication and create a more positive and supportive learning culture.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Dickson

Cathy Dickson

Teacher Leader in Residence Lead, Math, Open Up Resources
Cathy is a joyful educator with over 20 years of experience in elementary and middle school classrooms. Now serving as the Teacher Leader in Residence Lead for Math at Open Up Resources, she loves supporting educators and leaders through meaningful professional learning and coaching—always... Read More →
DM
Sponsors
avatar for Open Up Resources
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level
  General Session   Bookworms   EL Education   K–5 Math   6–8 Math   Coaching + Leadership

3:00pm EDT

Do More with Less: 1:1 Coaching Hacks to Maximize Impact
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal D1
In "Do More with Less: 1:1 Coaching Hacks to Maximize Impact," you'll learn practical strategies for scaling coaching with minimal resources—no fancy tech required! This session will feature powerful "hacks," such as how to build a simple, yet effective "coach-match" process that pairs teachers with the right coaches, determine the ideal length of engagement (from short cycles to unlimited coaching), and document all work in 30-minute sessions using tools you already have. You’ll leave with actionable strategies and the confidence to level up your coaching impact and immediately implement what you've learned in your school or district.
Speakers
KH
Sponsors
avatar for BetterLesson
Monday July 14, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal D1 Convention Level
  General Session   Coaching + Leadership

4:30pm EDT

Virtual Q&A for Teachers with Dr. Walpole
Monday July 14, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal E
Speakers
DS
Exhibitors
avatar for University of Delaware
Monday July 14, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level
  Bookworms
 
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