Start the day with high energy and a strong sense of community at the HIVE Kickoff. Hosted by Dr. Kristopher Childs and powered by our favorite DJ, JSmoov, this dynamic opening will feature keynote moments, uplifting content, and a shared celebration of the learning ahead.
Keynote Address from Lateefah Id-Deen Small Moments, Lasting Impact: Designing for Belonging in the Classroom Belonging lives in the everyday moments of teaching and learning. It shows up in moments we don’t always name, but students feel its impact. In this keynote, we will explore those moments and what they make possible for students in our classrooms, including how students come to see themselves as learners.
“Be curious, not judgmental” is often treated like a mindset, but in coaching, it’s a discipline. Most leaders enter conversations with answers already in mind and use questions to guide teachers there. In this session, ELA and Math leaders will examine how judgment shapes coaching and how to interrupt it in real time. Participants will learn how to ask questions that actually open thinking and lead to meaningful instructional change.
Brooke Powers is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Development at Open Up Resources, where she works to expand access to high quality instructional materials and build partnerships that help more students experience meaningful learning. A former middle school... Read More →
When anchor charts are used well, they become tools for thinking, not just classroom wallpaper. In this session, participants will explore how to design and use anchor charts in ELA and math to make learning visible, reinforce key concepts, and support students as they work independently and together. Expect concrete examples and practical takeaways you can use right away.
Sr. Literacy and Professional Learning Specialist, Open Up Resources
Iysha Dent serves as a Sr. Literacy and Professional Learning Specialist at Open Up Resources. She supports educators and school leaders in implementing the OUR ELA curricula, ensuring access to high-quality curriculum, materials, and professional learning experiences. Driven by a... Read More →
Most classrooms are filled with activity. The question is whether children are doing the thinking that leads to real learning. When children are not doing the thinking, they are not doing the learning. This session explores practical strategies that shift instruction from compliance to thinking, amplify learner voice, and create classrooms where children analyze, justify, and communicate their ideas. Participants will leave with strategies they can apply immediately.
