Leaders will explore the science of reading, dyslexia, and brain research, building a solid foundation for leading an effective literacy plan. This session will cover phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension with practical strategies for educators to support diverse learners in developing strong reading skills.

Deconstruct science standards for impactful three-dimensional instruction that seamlessly incorporates Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Instructional leaders and teachers will envision what great science instruction could look like and begin building a foundation for high-quality science instruction.

Explore principles for scaffolding in any subject, emphasizing access to grade-level tasks and texts. See how these principles apply to several of the common challenges teachers face every day. Participants will leave with a quick-reference scaffolding tool and new ideas for helping all students engage in rigorous work.

How does a leader’s own math identity impact the systems, policies, and practices put in place to support teachers in providing grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful — GLEAM™ — instruction? Implementing a high-quality curriculum is just the entry point!

As a leader, you know mindset shifts are key to driving growth and educational impact. But changing adult mindsets is no easy feat. Entrenched habits, assumptions, and resistance often make the process feel daunting. Learn how to leverage professional learning to cultivate mindset shifts by designing intentional experiences that create the conditions for teams to grow, adapt, and meet the challenges ahead, all while ensuring lasting success.

Using history and science content, discover ways to build academic vocabulary and reading comprehension for adolescent learners. Develop grade-level lessons with robust instruction and scaffolds to ensure inclusion for all learners.

Leaders will gain strategic insights and tools to advance effective literacy instruction through scaffolding. Through interactive activities, we will focus on shifting mindsets and consider how concrete practices, resources, and aligned professional development plans can provide educators with the structures and materials needed for engaging, affirming, and meaningful grade-level instruction that meets diverse student needs.

Leaders will explore the five stages of curriculum implementation and learn practical strategies for navigating technical and adaptive challenges at each stage. Whether you are just implementing a new curriculum or want to refine your existing implementation, this session will provide insights and tools for enduring success.

Participants will explore an engaging mentor sentence protocol that enhances vocabulary and text structure while boosting fluency, comprehension, and writing across subjects. This flexible approach supports students at all levels, empowering both Multilingual Learners and native English speakers to strengthen their reading, writing, and communication skills.

Aligning your team, time, and tools with the GLEAM™ Instruction framework is essential to fostering effective instruction. During this workshop, leaders will consider and discuss how to empower their team, allocate time strategically, and develop tools for ensuring that every aspect of their approach is optimized for meeting diverse needs and strengthening the quality of education.

Successfully adopting high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) aligned to your district vision takes both technical and adaptive change management expertise. In this session, leaders will grow their adaptive change capacity to ensure all adoption careholders are equipped for success.

As educators, we strive to foster the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders by cultivating students’ knowledge, skills, and talents. In this session, we’ll explore the extraordinary potential of grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful — GLEAM™ — Instruction. By emphasizing grade-level learning, creating engaging experiences that build on interests and knowledge, affirming students’ identities, and providing meaningful connections to real-world applications, GLEAM Instruction challenges the predictability of student outcomes by equipping educators to meet the needs of each and every learner.

Explore the vital role oral language plays in supporting literacy development for linguistically diverse students. Drawing on the latest research in the science of reading, we will discuss how language acquisition principles intersect with literacy instruction. Participants will discover practical strategies — including the use of language frames and culturally responsive pedagogy — to create inclusive classrooms that celebrate linguistic diversity. By fostering an asset mindset, educators can recognize and leverage the rich linguistic resources that Multilingual Learners offer.

Is anyone else struggling with student retention of key math concepts? Teachers and instructional leaders connect how students learn and remember math content through instructional routines that stimulate the brain and promote retention. Explore the brain research behind forgetting as part of learning and supporting both working and long-term memory.