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Tuesday, July 15
 

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

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

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

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
 
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