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Tuesday, July 14
 

9:00am PDT

Pacing with Purpose and EL Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT
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 Exhibitors
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

9:00am PDT

Beyond Translation: Strategic Use of Home Language to Support Newcomer & Multilingual Learners
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT
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
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Manager, Math Professional Learning, Open Up Resources
Ally is the Manager of Math Professional Learning at Open Up Resources, where she works alongside a team of specialists to design and deliver research-based, K–8 mathematics professional learning for educators nationwide. A former K–8 mathematics teacher, Ally served in multilingual... Read More →
Exhibitors
Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am PDT
Florentine D 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

10:40am PDT

Navigating the Change: Strategic Leadership for Curriculum Implementation
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT
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
avatar for Wendy Hodgson

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 →
avatar for Catharine Smith

Catharine Smith

Director, EL Education
avatar for Danielle Greene

Danielle Greene

Senior Director, Partnership Experiences, EL Education
With 18 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 Senior Director of Partnership... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

10:40am PDT

5 Moves for Making Learning Visible
Tuesday July 14, 2026 10:40am - 12:00pm PDT
When student thinking is visible, instruction becomes more responsive, discussion becomes richer, and learning goes deeper. Explore five practical moves for surfacing student ideas, strengthening engagement, and supporting meaningful learning. Teachers, coaches, and leaders will gain concrete strategies for making thinking more visible in ways that support understanding, engagement, and responsive instructional decisions.
Speakers
avatar for Morgan Stipe

Morgan Stipe

Director of Professional Learning, Open Up Resources
Morgan Stipe, Open Up Resources Director of Professional Learning Implementation, combines her experience in teaching and school leadership and brings it to high-quality professional learning at Open Up Resources. Morgan has worked with districts, teams, and 1:1 with educators, all across the co... Read More →
avatar for Iysha Dent

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

1:00pm PDT

Every Voice Matters: Building Participation Through Purposeful Talk
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
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.
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

1:00pm PDT

Hollywood vs. the Classroom: Myths About Joyful Learning in Math and Literacy
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
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
avatar for Brooke Powers

Brooke Powers

Presenter, Open Up
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 →
Exhibitors
Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
Florentine D 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

2:40pm PDT

Beyond the Basics: Navigating Integrated and Designated ELD in EL Education
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
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
avatar for Wendy Hodgson

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 →
avatar for Catharine Smith

Catharine Smith

Director, EL Education
avatar for Danielle Greene

Danielle Greene

Senior Director, Partnership Experiences, EL Education
With 18 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 Senior Director of Partnership... Read More →
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Florentine F 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

2:40pm PDT

Skills Block: Building Stronger Foundations in Literacy
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
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 Exhibitors
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Florentine B 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

2:40pm PDT

How Leaders Can Create Systemic Change for Multilingual Learners
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
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
avatar for Ally Lewis

Ally Lewis

Manager, Math Professional Learning, Open Up Resources
Ally is the Manager of Math Professional Learning at Open Up Resources, where she works alongside a team of specialists to design and deliver research-based, K–8 mathematics professional learning for educators nationwide. A former K–8 mathematics teacher, Ally served in multilingual... Read More →
Exhibitors
Tuesday July 14, 2026 2:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Florentine D 2nd Floor Conference Rooms
 
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