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Tuesday, July 15
 

7:00am EDT

Morning Yoga
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Rise & Shine with Yoga 🌞🧘‍♀️
Start your day centered and refreshed! Join a local yogi for a feel-good session open to all levels—no experience needed. Stretch, breathe, and vibe with the HIVE! Limited spots available, so be sure to register.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Pavilion Pavilion

7:45am EDT

Breakfast
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
Fuel your morning with breakfast in the Citron Ballroom on the Convention Level of Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace. Grab a bite, sip something warm, and don’t forget to visit our amazing vendors throughout the day!

Menu coming soon.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
Citron North Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Bridging the Gaps: Mapping Mathematical Connections Across Middle School Domains
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Mathematics is not a collection of isolated skills—it’s a web of interconnected ideas that, when woven together, create a deeper and more meaningful understanding for students. In this session, we will explore how to map connections across domains to support students in making sense of math, strengthening fluency, and building confidence. Through engagement with grade-specific examples, interactive discussions, and hands-on mapping exercises, teachers will leave with strategies to seamlessly integrate these connections into their instruction.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Citron East Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Eliciting and Using Evidence of Student Thinking to Provide Actionable Feedback: A Strengths-Based Approach
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
In this session, participants will implement the effective math teaching practices of eliciting and using evidence of student thinking to gain insights into student understanding. Teachers will learn how to ask questions to assess and advance thinking as well as how to provide their students with actionable feedback, based on their strengths and current conceptions.
Speakers
avatar for Yimiya Pearson

Yimiya Pearson

Director of Professional Development, Cumberland County Schools
Director of Professional Development for Cumberland County Schools, Lead Open Up Math Community Coach, and Teacher Leader in Residence who believes in Living, Laughing, Loving & Learning at all times!!!
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Citron West Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Supercharged Instruction: Elevating Approaches to Super Sentences and Grammar Instruction
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Work through a session to understand how super sentences are built and the actual structure of compound, complex sentences. When the understanding is secured, learn to support students with strategies to integrate the question answers and vocabulary into writing super sentences. Finally, leverage grammar instruction and challenge students to apply their sentence composing knowledge to their super sentence writing.
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
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal C Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Co-Teaching and Strategies to Implement the Bookworms Curriculum
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Join an international expert on co-teaching and a national expert on literacy as they share concrete, practical, and engaging strategies for helping all learners succeed using the Bookworms curriculum! Using a new curriculum can be difficult enough – adding a partner can make it easier or add to the complexities. By modeling various co-teaching approaches, the presenters will explicitly address roles and responsibilities, co-planning, co-instruction, and co-assessment. Both experts have special education backgrounds and are able to provide techniques to support a range of student needs – to include specific literacy skills as well as behavioral or social needs.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Define co-teaching and pinpoint its critical components
• Name and describe the various co-instructional approaches
• Identify ways that co-teachers can use regrouping approaches to differentiate for varying literacy needs using the Bookworms curriculum
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal A Convention Level

9:00am EDT

OUR Dobbs Ferry Approach: 3 Strategies that Made Curriculum Implementation Work
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Join this session to review the process of navigating the successful implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials. Hear from a District team’s experience with strategic planning, valuable lessons learned, and inspiring highlights.
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 →
avatar for Adrianne Sublett

Adrianne Sublett

Senior ELA Professional Literacy Manager, Open Up Resources
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal E Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Skills Block: Building Stronger Foundations in Literacy (EL Education)
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
In this session, participants will explore how the Skills Block supports foundational literacy development for all learners. We will dive into the structure, key instructional shifts, and best practices for implementation within the EL Curriculum. Through hands-on activities and discussion, educators will gain strategies to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary instruction. Walk away with practical tools to enhance student engagement and ensure reading success in your classroom.
Speakers Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal D1 Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners with EL Education
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Promoting productive and equitable conversation, mastery of skills, and student engagement is a top priority in the EL Education K-8 Language Arts Curriculum. Prepare to take a deep dive into scaffolds embedded throughout the curriculum. Participants will apply learned scaffolds and differentiation strategies to provide in-the-moment and pre-planned support and scaffolds for multilingual 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
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal D3 Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Cultivating a Community of Learners: Beyond the Classroom
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
This session explores expanding our understanding of student learning, moving beyond the traditional classroom to embrace the rich learning environments within our schools and communities. We begin by recognizing that children thrive when connected to their communities, fostering connectivity, positive development, and essential life skills. Every adult in a school, from nutrition staff to bus drivers, plays a vital role in a student's life, often serving as mentors and coaches. Deep partnerships with students, families, community leaders, and other stakeholders are crucial for achieving our shared educational goals. This requires a broader vision of the school community, one that embraces the various adults within and surrounding our schools.

Participants will explore strategies for expanding the concept of student educators in helping to create optimal learning environments. These strategies are critical for creating strong instructional communities that fully wraparound students and build upon their assets and connections. We will also explore how to provide non-instructional staff with relevant professional development and support. Learning opportunities on topics like student development and strategies for connecting to students can equip these individuals to support students effectively, bridging the gap between classroom learning and the broader school experience. This approach reinforces that everyone contributes to student growth.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Pindo A-B Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Teaching Cycle Framework, It’s More Than a Revolution
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
We will engage in a lesson focused on Trigonometric Functions and highlight the Teaching Cycle Framework throughout the ride! Open Up High School mathematics is much more than a set of questions; it's an opportunity to embrace student thinking, engage in high leverage and equitable teaching practices in order to produce high level learning outcomes.
Speakers Exhibitors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal F Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Centers: HIVEs For Learning
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Open Up Resources K–5 Math Centers are designed to engage students, support them in connecting conceptual and procedural understandings, and help build fluency. They can also be used to differentiate across grades and for intervention in middle school math classrooms. Join us to learn more about the structure and design of Centers, how to integrate them into units, tips for material prep and organization, and to play some games as students!
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal G Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Building Authentic Family Partnerships in K–12 Mathematics Education
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Families and caretakers are a critical component in the educational experience, yet often underutilized or feel ill-equipped to support students with problem-based mathematics. In this session, we’ll discuss strategies for authentically involving caretakers in the learning process, beyond the traditional teacher-parent conference or a single math night. Join us and learn how to strengthen and transform your math ed. commUNITY through real family partnership.
Speakers
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Professional Learning Manager, Math, Open Up Resources
Ally is a former K–8 mathematics teacher & instructional coach and served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO. She used Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum, teaching in some settings in both Spanish and English. Ally has also supported schools and communities... Read More →
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal B Convention Level

9:00am EDT

Humanizing Mathematics
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Tywana Fulford

Tywana Fulford

PreK - 5 Math Specialist, Open Up Resources
Tywana Fulford is the PreK - 5 Mathematics Specialist at Open Up Resources. She devotes her career to helping children find their love for math. Tywana has been in education for almost 20 years with a bachelors in Mathematics Education from Florida A&M University and a masters degree... Read More →
Tuesday July 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Sabal D2 Convention Level

10:30am EDT

Morning Snack Break
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am EDT
Grab a quick treat and a sip! It’s the perfect time to recharge, connect with vendors, and swap ideas with your HIVE CommUNITY.

Menu coming soon.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am EDT
TBA Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Exhibitors Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal D1 Convention Level

10:45am EDT

From Silence to Strategy: Fostering Student Voice in Secondary Mathematics
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
True problem-based mathematics learning requires student conversation and engages students. How do we promote this engagement and discourse in secondary classrooms, particularly when learners may be used to more traditional, direct-taught math instruction? In this session, we’ll discuss and experience structures, strategies, and routines that help get middle and high school students talking and engaged.
Speakers
avatar for Leah McConnell

Leah McConnell

Hello and welcome to HIVE 2024! I currently serve as the high school community coach for Open Up Resources. I look forward to meeting everyone and sharing my love of mathematics!
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Citron West Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Anchor Charts, Graphic Organizers, and Bookworms…Oh my!
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
In this session, we will explore the creation of anchor charts and graphic organizers, emphasizing their daily implementation to enhance student learning. Participants will see practical examples and discover how these tools can effectively support instruction and boost comprehension.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Barnaby

Heidi Barnaby

Early Literacy Coach
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal C Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Building a Bookworms Coalition
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
This session, presented virtually, will bring the most experienced Bookworms leadership team in the whole country to you! Bookworms author Sharon Walpole will host the meeting, but the Seaford Leadership Team will take the stage. They will share their strategies for initial teacher training, building principal understanding, and providing ongoing coaching for teachers and leaders. And the proof is in the pudding – they will show their student achievement data over time. After they share their story, they will take your questions.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Pindo A-B Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Creating Student Enrichment with EL Education Performance Tasks K-2 (2017 Editions)
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Unpack a performance task for their grade level. Participants will then view the community page for that particular module to create ways to enrich the performance tasks to enhance student engagement and build community partners.
Speakers
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
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal G Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Managing ALL Block: Maximizing Student Learning and Engagement (EL Education)
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
The Additional Language and Literacy (ALL) Block is a crucial component of the EL Curriculum, providing opportunities for students to deepen comprehension, build knowledge, and develop language skills. In this session, participants will explore strategies for effectively managing ALL Block to ensure meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. We will discuss routines, differentiation strategies, and ways to foster independence while meeting the diverse needs of all learners. Walk away with practical tools to streamline instruction, maximize engagement, and create a well-structured learning environment.
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
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal D3 Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Everything you need to know about EL Education's new products
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
This session is ideal for classroom teachers, instructional leaders, curriculum designers, and school administrators interested in learning more about EL Education’s innovative products that support a diverse range of learners and enhance the overall teaching experience.
By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to leverage EL Education’s new products to create more inclusive, effective, and enriching learning experiences for their students, while also benefiting from enhanced teaching tools and support.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal A Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Honoring Indigenous Culture through a Joyful Lens
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Join us for an enlightening session that explores how to leverage students’ culture as a joyful vehicle for learning (Ladson-Billings, 1995) to enhance English Language Arts curricula featuring diverse authors. Pursue joy as we share our experiences designing culturally responsive curriculum content. This session will highlight an exclusive Open Up Resources 3rd Grade Module
Speakers
avatar for Adrianne Sublett

Adrianne Sublett

Senior ELA Professional Literacy Manager, Open Up Resources
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level

10:45am EDT

If You Build It They Will Come: The Work of a School and District Leader
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
We will discuss the important work school and district leaders need to do before, during and just after materials adoption for high school mathematics. We will have district leaders from districts that have recently adopted share insight and provide important counsel from their experience and the lessons they have learned.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal F Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Connecting Literacy and Numeracy: Strategies for Enhancing Reading in the Math Classroom
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
In this interactive session, participants will explore effective strategies for supporting and enhancing reading skills in the math classroom. Understanding that math often requires strong reading comprehension, we'll examine ways to help students navigate word problems, interpret mathematical language, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for success. Attendees will make connections between mathematics fluency and reading fluency, and discover practical techniques for integrating reading comprehension strategies into math instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Zack Hill

Zack Hill

K-5 Math Author and Professional Learning, Open Up Resources
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Citron East Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Technology that Transforms: Harnessing the Power of AI for the Math Teaching Experience
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Discover how to harness the power of AI to transform the math teaching experience. From lesson planning to grading, technology can save time on daily tasks while keeping classroom standards high, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. In this session, participants will learn best practices for teaching with tech and listen to the experience of a district already integrating digital technology to elevate their instruction, build community, and meet students where they are.
Speakers Exhibitors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal D2 Convention Level

10:45am EDT

Maximizing Student Engagement and Learning Through Math Language Routines
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
The Mathematical Language Routines (MLRs) are routines that can be used with any math curriculum, and across grade levels, to support not just multilingual learners but all students with mathematical discourse and conceptual understanding. Experience some of the MLRs in action and learn how these routines can be implemented in your own classroom to promote meaningful math conversations and sense-making.
Speakers
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Professional Learning Manager, Math, Open Up Resources
Ally is a former K–8 mathematics teacher & instructional coach and served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO. She used Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum, teaching in some settings in both Spanish and English. Ally has also supported schools and communities... Read More →
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level

12:15pm EDT

Lunch + Affinity Groups
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Lunch is on us in the Citron Ballroom! Grab a meal and join—or start—an Affinity Group that speaks to you. It’s a great way to find your people, share stories, and build community at HIVE! Menu coming soon.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Citron North Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal D2 Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Making Thinking Visible with Anchor Charts
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Anchor charts are more than just colorful posters—they are dynamic tools that capture student thinking, reinforce key concepts, and serve as ongoing reference points for learning. In this session, we’ll explore how to create and use anchor charts effectively to deepen mathematical understanding and promote student independence. Leave with practical strategies to make math more accessible and visible, and pre-made anchor charts to take back to the classroom!
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Citron East Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Bookworms: Intro. to ELA Block
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
In this session, participants will explore the structure and purpose of the Bookworms ELA Block. We’ll break down the instructional routines, examine the research behind the design, and discuss how the block supports all learners through its intentional practices. We'll explore how interactive read-alouds and rich text-based conversations cultivate both a love of reading and deeper comprehension. The session will also dive into Bookworms’ unique approach to genre-based writing and grammar, which moves beyond traditional methods by emphasizing modeling, purpose-driven writing, and authentic language development through sentence composing. Be prepared to engage, collaborate, and walk away with a clearer understanding of the purpose and practices that make the Bookworms ELA Block impactful.
Speakers Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal C Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Sentence Composing and Beyond with Bookworms
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
In this interactive session, we will explore strategies for seamlessly integrating grammar instruction into the respond together component, text connections, written responses, and genre-based writing to create a cohesive and effective writing experience. Participants will learn how to weave together these essential components, ensuring that grammar lessons not only support writing skills but also enrich students' ability to respond thoughtfully to texts and express their ideas clearly. By blending explicit grammar instruction with collaborative respond-together activities and independent writing tasks, educators will gain practical tools for fostering student engagement and improving writing proficiency across all stages of the writing process.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on how to build a comprehensive approach that supports both language mechanics and creative expression in the classroom.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Pindo A-B Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Small Group Work: Introduction to EL Education Skills Block 2024 K-2
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
K-2 Teachers will be able to familiarize themselves with the new updates for Skills Block. Participants will be given an overview of each grade level’s components, and explore their grade level’s expectations of skills. Participants will also familiarize themselves with the Skills Block small groups.
Speakers
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
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal G Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

The Power of Language Dives: Promoting Language Development for All Learners with EL Education
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Discover how Language Dives can unlock deeper understanding and elevate student voice across all content areas. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to plan and facilitate purposeful Language Dives that build academic language, support multilingual learners, and empower all students to engage with complex texts and ideas. Walk away with practical strategies and tools to bring Language Dives to life.
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
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal D3 Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Leading Implementation of EL Education ELA Curriculum
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
This professional learning session is designed for district and school leaders, instructional coaches, and implementation teams seeking to lead the successful adoption of the EL Education Language Arts Curriculum. Participants will analyze key conditions for success and change management strategies essential for high-quality implementation. Through collaborative discussions, leaders will share insights and experiences in supporting student outcomes across the Three Dimensions of Student Achievement: Mastery of Knowledge and Skills, Character, and High-Quality Student Work. The session will also explore aspirations, partnership benefits, challenges, and the evolution of curriculum implementation over time, equipping leaders and coaches with the tools to foster sustainable and impactful change in their schools and districts.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal A Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Learning Cycle Framework: Meaningful Learning Progressions Are More Than Just the Next Lesson
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
We will engage in a sequence of lessons about circles and their equations that illustrate the learning cycle and the power of supporting student learning as it evolves over time. Principles of coherence, access and equitable engagement will be shared and discussed.
Speakers Exhibitors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

Long Term Sustainable Implementation
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
You’ve made it through the first year or two, what next? What does it take to change classroom culture and teacher practice? How do we use the curriculum to ensure equitable outcomes for all students? We will focus on the action steps that school and district leaders can take to support real and meaningful change in high school mathematics.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Hare

Emily Hare

PK-12 Mathematics Director, Guilford County Schools
Emily Hare is the Director of Mathematics for Guilford County Schools. Previous to reconnecting with K-12 public schools she worked as a full-time Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, teaching pre-service teachers, providing professional learning for... Read More →
Exhibitors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal F Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

The Power of “Listening” and “Noticing” in Affirming Mathematical Brilliance
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
This session will empower educators to rethink and elevate assessment practices by incorporating strengths-based principles, valuing diverse funds of knowledge, and reimagining how progress is communicated. Together, we can greatly influence the shaping of positive math identities and fully embrace the contributions of math learners in our classrooms.
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 →
avatar for Tywana Fulford

Tywana Fulford

PreK - 5 Math Specialist, Open Up Resources
Tywana Fulford is the PreK - 5 Mathematics Specialist at Open Up Resources. She devotes her career to helping children find their love for math. Tywana has been in education for almost 20 years with a bachelors in Mathematics Education from Florida A&M University and a masters degree... Read More →
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

High-Impact Data to Support Your Open-Up Implementation
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
In this session, participants will learn about how the ASSISTments platform both aligns with Open Up Resources and provides teachers with the daily formative data they need to support learning growth among all students.
Speakers Exhibitors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Sabal D1 Convention Level

1:15pm EDT

POV: A Teacher’s First Years with a Problem-Based Curriculum
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
In this session, participants will hear stories of teachers that had initial reservations about switching to a problem-based curriculum and how they overcame these reservations. You’re not alone in the journey - join us to make connections, gain new perspectives, and problem-solve!
Speakers
avatar for Leah McConnell

Leah McConnell

Hello and welcome to HIVE 2024! I currently serve as the high school community coach for Open Up Resources. I look forward to meeting everyone and sharing my love of mathematics!
avatar for ElWanda McLaurin

ElWanda McLaurin

Teacher, Cumberland County Schools
OUR Community Coach 6-8
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Citron West Convention Level

2:45pm EDT

Afternoon Snack Break
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Treat yourself to an afternoon pick-me-up! Grab a snack, sip something tasty, and keep the good vibes (and learning!) going strong at HIVE.

Menu coming soon.
Tuesday July 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Pindo A-B Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Citron North Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Citron West Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Bookworms: Moving Forward by Planning Backwards
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
This is a hands-on workshop where we will start with the Culminating Task of Module 1 reading the objective and rubric then do the same for ELA and SR. In the end, we’ll connect scaffolds based on students' levels in DI. Attendees will leave this session with a better understanding of how all areas of BW connect as well as having Module 1 planning ready for the new year!
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Barnaby

Heidi Barnaby

Early Literacy Coach
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal C Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Empowerment Through Collaboration: Nurturing Teachers and Building Strong Foundations
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Join this session tailored to instructional leaders. We'll explore strategies for creating supportive structures in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and enhancing teacher planning processes. Discover practical ways to nurture teachers, foster collaboration, and provide the essential support they need to thrive in their professional growth journey and positively impact student success.
Speakers
avatar for Adrianne Sublett

Adrianne Sublett

Senior ELA Professional Literacy Manager, Open Up Resources
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Intentional Planning for K–8 EL Education: Connecting Module Design, Unit Progressions, and Assessment
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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 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
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal D3 Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Scaffolding for Success for EL Education
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
In this session, participants will learn about the importance of scaffolding and how it can be used in their classrooms. They will explore different scaffolding techniques and strategies and practice using them in various learning contexts, such as providing access points to qualitatively complex texts. Participants will leave this session with a deeper understanding of scaffolding and a toolkit of strategies that they can use to support their students' learning.
Speakers Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal G Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Turning Data into Action: Driving Instructional Impact
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Data is a powerful tool for informing instruction and meeting the diverse needs of students. In this session, participants will explore strategies for analyzing and leveraging data within the EL Curriculum to drive decision-making and enhance student learning. Through discussion and hands-on practice, educators will learn how to use formative and summative assessments to identify trends, adjust instruction, and provide targeted support. Walk away with actionable insights to create a data-informed classroom that fosters student growth and success.
Speakers Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal D1 Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

What Does PL with EL Look Like?
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
This engaging professional learning session explores how EL Education designs transformative experiences aimed at building the capacity of educators, instructional leaders, and school communities. By partnering with EL Education, schools experience a shift toward deeper student engagement, stronger instructional practices, and meaningful academic growth. Educators leave our sessions feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to cultivate rigorous and joyful learning environments.

Ready to transform teaching and learning in your school community? Let’s partner for impact!
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal A Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

My Favorite Lesson is Something to Talk About!
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
We will engage in the mathematics of the lesson, Something To Talk About (What does it mean to be quadratic?). We will consider the features that make the lesson accessible for students and fundamental for understanding quadratic functions. After doing mathematics together we will share our insights from implementation in my own classroom and our observations of others.
Speakers Exhibitors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal D2 Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Intentional Planning for K–8 Math: Connecting Unit Design, Evidence of Student Thinking, and Assessment
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
In this session, we will explore the importance of effective planning before, during, and after instruction. We’ll learn how to unpack a unit, backwards plan lessons, and utilize assessment opportunities in the Open Up Resources K–8 Math curriculum to respond to student thinking in real-time and guide our teaching. Leave with practical strategies and tools for planning, analyzing data, and enhancing learning for all students!
Speakers
avatar for Zack Hill

Zack Hill

K-5 Math Author and Professional Learning, Open Up Resources
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Citron East Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Reflective Practices for Effective Teaching: Building a Math Community and Setting Goals for the Future
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Join us for an engaging teacher reflection session designed to foster community and collaboration among educators as we review our teaching practices, celebrate successes, and set actionable goals for building classroom community throughout the school year. Participants will utilize a self-assessment rubric aimed at the key essentials of effective teaching. This tool will guide reflection on individual teaching practices and provide a framework for ongoing improvement.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Turner

Tyler Turner

Community Coach
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal F Convention Level

3:00pm EDT

Translanguaging Theory & Pedagogy for the Multilingual Classroom
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
If you work with multilingual learners or in dual-language schools, esta sesión es para tí! Together, we will define translanguaging and learn how it differs from traditional language practices and beliefs. We’ll share and experience specific strategies for translanguaging that can be used across K–8 ELA and mathematics content, and with any curriculum, to support multilinguals and honor their native languages.
Speakers
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Professional Learning Manager, Math, Open Up Resources
Ally is a former K–8 mathematics teacher & instructional coach and served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO. She used Open Up Resources 6–8 Math curriculum, teaching in some settings in both Spanish and English. Ally has also supported schools and communities... Read More →
Sponsors
Tuesday July 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal G Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal F Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

Professional Learning Session
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal E Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

Virtual Q&A for Coaches and Leaders with Dr. Walpole
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pindo A-B Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal D1 Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal D3 Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Citron West Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal C Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal B Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal A Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sabal D2 Convention Level

4:30pm EDT

District Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tuesday July 15, 2025 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Citron East Convention Level

7:00pm EDT

HIVE After Dark: Game Night
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition!
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA Convention Level

7:00pm EDT

Art After Dark
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Art After Dark is an evening painting experience that is both fun and relaxing. During this painting event, you will be creating a piece designed specifically for the HIVE Conference. The piece is highly customizable and small enough to fit in your carry-on. I walk you through the entire painting step by step. The painting will be acrylic on canvas.

All skill levels are welcome.
No prior art experience is required.
All needed materials are provided.
Seats are limited; reserve your spot on Sched!
Tuesday July 15, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA Convention Level
 
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