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9:00am PDT

Teaching Bookworms with Fidelity vs. Adaptive Practice

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT

How do teachers stay true to the design of Bookworms while still responding to the learners in front of them? In this session, participants will explore the tension between fidelity and adaptive practice and consider when, why, and how lesson adjustments can support students without compromising instructional intent. Educators will examine strategies for balancing consistency and flexibility, using reflective practice to guide decisions, and maintaining high-quality instruction that benefits every learner.

Speakers

Iysha Dent

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 →

Kelli Grewell

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT
Florentine F 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

Bookworms Coaching + Leadership

Company Introduction, Advanced, Effective Practices, Coaching + Leadership
Audience ELA

9:00am PDT

Pacing with Purpose and EL Education

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT

Florentine B

Pacing is not about moving faster. It is about making intentional choices that protect what matters most in instruction. In this session, educators will explore practical strategies for staying aligned to the EL Education curriculum while balancing discussion, writing, and learner support. Participants will leave with concrete tools for internalizing lessons, prioritizing key learning, and making in-the-moment pacing decisions that sustain rigor and engagement.

Speakers

Deidra McGuire

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

EL Education

Company Introduction, Advanced, Effective Practices, Coaching + Leadership
Audience ELA

9:00am PDT

Beyond Translation: Strategic Use of Home Language to Support Newcomer & Multilingual Learners

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT

Florentine D

Translating materials is often a go-to strategy for supporting newcomers or multilingual learners. While translations can be effective at certain times, multilinguals need opportunities to engage with English content to develop language alongside new learning. In this session, we’ll explore cross-linguistic strategies that allow children to use both their home languages and English while reading, writing, and talking about math.

Speakers

Ally Lewis

Manager, Math Professional Learning, Open Up Resources

Ally is the Manager of Mathematics Professional Learning at Open Up Resources, where she works alongside a team of specialists to design and deliver research-based, K–8 math professional learning for educators nationwide. A former K–8 mathematics teacher, Ally served in multilingual classrooms in Denver and Aurora, CO, and has also supported schools i... Read More →

Mayra Velazquez

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT
Florentine D 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

General Session Bookworms EL Education K–8 Math Coaching + Leadership Multilingual Learners HS Math

Company Introduction, Advanced, Effective Practices, Coaching + Leadership
Audience Math, ELA

10:40am PDT

From Roles to Routines: Co-Teaching with Bookworms

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT

Florentine C

Move beyond One Teach-One Support by clearly defining Roles and Responsibilities through the lens of student needs and maximizing the use of various co-instructional approaches, all while utilizing the Bookworms instructional routines to increase student access and engagement with the curriculum.

Speakers

Kathleen Quinn Skellie

Kathleen is currently serving as a UPK-6 Elementary Principal in New York and has worked as a district administrator, secondary, middle school and upper elementary educator, as well as an instructional coach. She has taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Kathleen... Read More →

Exhibitors

2Teach Global

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT
Florentine C 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

Bookworms Coaching + Leadership

Company Advanced, Effective Practices, Coaching + Leadership
Audience ELA

10:40am PDT

Navigating the Change: Strategic Leadership for Curriculum Implementation

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT

Florentine B

Implementing a new curriculum is a complex journey that requires intentional leadership. In this session, leaders will tackle the challenges of adoption and walk away with concrete strategies for conducting effective learning walks. Learn how to foster a culture of growth by supporting both teachers and instructional leaders through collaborative feedback and best practices in classroom observation.

Speakers

Wendy Hodgson

Curriculum Support Specialist, EL Education

I am retired from public education as a teacher and district leader in SW Florida. I was a High School History Teacher with a focus in Ancient History, World Religion, and an emphasis in African and Chinese Studies. In the second half of my career, I turned to work in equity through... Read More →

Katie Smith

School Designer, EL Education

Danielle Greene

Director, Partnership Engagement & Implementation, EL Education

With 15 years of experience in the education industry, including public schools and non-profit organizations, I've led and worked passionately to support teams, teachers, and leaders who strive to impact students to do more than they thought possible. As the Director of Partnership... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

EL Education

Company Coaching + Leadership
Audience ELA

10:40am PDT

From Decoration to Instruction: Making Anchor Charts That Work

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT

Florentine D

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.

Speakers

Iysha Dent

Sr. Literacy and Professional Learning Specialist, Open Up Resources

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT
Florentine D 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

General Session Bookworms EL Education K–8 Math HS Math

Company Introduction, Advanced, Effective Practices
Audience Math, ELA

1:00pm PDT

Before and After the Bell: How the Best Leaders See What Others Miss

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT

Florentine F

Think about the leader who made you feel more capable than you were. What did they see in you before you saw it in yourself? That kind of leadership is a practice, and it happens in the half-second before a leader responds to anyone, child or adult, in their building.

It is also the practice HQIM was designed for. Curriculum built on inquiry only works when the adults delivering it are in that stance themselves. When they are not, even the strongest materials get compressed into something they were never meant to be. Participants will leave with a concrete tool that names what most implementation rubrics miss: the conditions that determine whether rigor lands at all.

Speakers

Kari Horn Leman

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
Florentine F 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

Coaching + Leadership

Company Coaching + Leadership, Advanced, Effective Practices
Audience ELA, Math

1:00pm PDT

Every Voice Matters: Building Participation Through Purposeful Talk

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT

Florentine B

Creating classrooms where all students contribute meaningfully takes intentional planning and facilitation. In this session, educators will explore the goals of productive classroom conversation and how strategic questioning can strengthen participation, engagement, and deeper understanding. Participants will learn practical ways to structure and sustain discussions that support literacy, communication, and critical thinking across lessons and content areas. Educators will leave with concrete tools for embedding purposeful talk into daily instruction.

Speakers

Kelli Grewell

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

EL Education Bookworms

Company Introduction, Effective Practices, Advanced
Audience ELA

1:00pm PDT

Hollywood vs. the Classroom: Myths About Joyful Learning in Math and Literacy

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT

Florentine D

Pop culture often portrays learning as effortless genius or heroic teaching. In reality, joyful learning grows from curiosity, collaboration, and student thinking. In this session, we examine common myths about teaching in film and television and contrast them with practices that support meaningful literacy and numeracy learning. Participants will leave with reflection tools and practical strategies to foster joyful, thinking-centered classrooms.

Speakers

Brooke Powers

Presenter, Open Up

Brooke Powers serves as the Managing Director of Academics at Open Up Resources, where she leads curriculum and professional learning strategy. A former middle school math teacher, Brooke brings deep expertise in instructional design, teacher development, and building programs that... Read More →

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
Florentine D 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

General Session Bookworms EL Education K–8 Math Coaching + Leadership HS Math

Company Introduction, Advanced, Coaching + Leadership, Effective Practices
Audience Math, ELA

2:40pm PDT

Bookworms Assessment in Action: Knowing What, When, and How

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT

Florentine A

Effective instruction starts with knowing your students well. In this session, teachers will explore what to assess and when at each grade level in the Bookworms curriculum, with a focus on using rubrics to make assessment clear, consistent, and actionable. Participants will examine practical strategies for collecting meaningful data, interpreting results, and using insights to inform instruction, support every learner, and strengthen student confidence. You’ll leave with concrete tools and routines to make assessment more purposeful and manageable.

Speakers

Iysha Dent

Sr. Literacy and Professional Learning Specialist, Open Up Resources

Kelli Grewell

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Florentine A 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

Bookworms Coaching + Leadership

Company Introduction, Advanced, Coaching + Leadership, Effective Practices
Audience ELA

2:40pm PDT

Beyond the Basics: Navigating Integrated and Designated ELD in EL Education

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT

Florentine F

Dive deep into the dual approach of supporting Multilingual Learners through both integrated and designated ELD structures. Using the EL Education curriculum as a foundation, participants will explore best practices for scaffolding academic language and engage in a hands-on "Language Dive" to experience the curriculum from a student’s perspective.

Speakers

Wendy Hodgson

Curriculum Support Specialist, EL Education

Katie Smith

School Designer, EL Education

Danielle Greene

Director, Partnership Engagement & Implementation, EL Education

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Florentine F 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

EL Education

Company Advanced, Coaching + Leadership, Effective Practices, Introduction
Audience ELA

2:40pm PDT

Skills Block: Building Stronger Foundations in Literacy

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT

Florentine B

In this session, participants will explore how the EL Education Skills Block supports foundational literacy development for all learners. Educators will examine the structure of the block, key instructional shifts, and best practices for effective implementation. Through hands-on activities and discussion, participants will develop practical strategies to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary instruction. You’ll leave with practical tools to support student engagement and build stronger reading foundations in your classroom.

Speakers

Deidra McGuire

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

EL Education Coaching + Leadership

Company Introduction, Advanced, Effective Practices, Coaching + Leadership
Audience ELA

2:40pm PDT

Building Authentic Family Partnerships Around Instruction

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT

Florentine C

Families and caregivers play an essential role in students’ learning, but too often they are invited in only through one-time events or traditional conferences. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for building authentic family partnerships around instruction, helping caregivers feel more connected, informed, and equipped to support learning at home. You’ll leave with concrete ideas for strengthening trust, communication, and shared investment in student learning.

Speakers

Mayra Velazquez

Exhibitors

Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Florentine C 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

General Session Bookworms EL Education K–8 Math Coaching + Leadership

Company Introduction, Advanced, Coaching + Leadership, Effective Practices
Audience Math, ELA

2:40pm PDT

How Leaders Can Create Systemic Change for Multilingual Learners

Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT

Florentine D

Creating strong conditions for multilingual learners starts with intentional leadership. In this session, participants will explore five practical ways leaders can strengthen support for multilingual learners. Leaders will leave with concrete ideas for building more inclusive classrooms, supporting teachers in effective practice, and creating learning environments where multilingual learners can engage deeply with content, language, and identity.

Speakers