Aledo ISD Empower 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Summer Learning Academy!

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10:15am CDT

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

In this session, we will explore practical tips and shortcuts for using your Chromebook to complete everyday tasks efficiently. Participants will also learn key differences between Windows and ChromeOS, including navigation, file management, and common tools, to help make the transition smoother and more confident.

Speakers

Michael Cullers

Technology, Aledo ISD

Michael Lotter

ALEDO ISD

Tim Burley

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
A105

Technology

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Administrators, PreK-2nd
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, FLEX

10:15am CDT

MagicSchool: Setting Up Student Rooms

LIMITED

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

B114

Limited Capacity seats available

Master the complete setup and management of Student Rooms. Explore best practices for structuring rooms to boost student outcomes and scale AI implementation across your classrooms.

Speakers

Allen Schagene

Professional Development and Community Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Allen Schagene is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and has taught in both private and public schools in Houston, Texas. He is a lifelong learner dedicated to helping educators, caregivers, and students develop meaningful AI literacy skills. With twelve years of experience as... Read More →

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
B114

Technology

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Subject Artificial Intelligence
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, FLEX

10:15am CDT

Yes, you CANVA!

FULL

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

A101

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Create It, Teach It: Join us as we explore and create lessons utilizing Canva to enhance student engagement and achievement. A portion of this session will be focused on a Canva "Make and Take" to better prepare you for the upcoming school year.

Speakers

Stacey Utley

1st Grade Teacher

Maggie Tass

Jennifer Sarvis

1st Grade Teacher

Ashton Adams

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
A101

Technology

Audience PreK-2nd, 9th-12th
Subject Student Engagement
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, ESL, FLEX, GT

1:00pm CDT

Welcome to MagicSchool: Time-Saving AI Tools

FILLING

Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

B114

Limited Capacity filling up

Discover how MagicSchool reclaims hours of your week through powerful time-saving features like Class Writing Feedback, Quizzes, and Teacher Tools. Learn real-world strategies to eliminate after-school grading and streamline lesson planning so you can focus on what matters most—connecting with students.

Speakers

Allen Schagene

Professional Development and Community Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B114

Technology

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Administrators, PreK-2nd
Subject Artificial Intelligence
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, FLEX

2:45pm CDT

Leverage AI to Transform Critical Writing in Math

LIMITED

Thursday May 28, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

B204

Limited Capacity seats available

In this professional learning session, teachers will explore how to use MagicSchool to support and extend students’ critical writing in mathematics. Participants will learn strategies for guiding students through structured math responses, deepening reasoning, and strengthening justification of answers using tools that scaffold thinking without reducing rigor. The session will include practical examples, ready-to-use prompts, and opportunities to design activities that align with grade-level standards while increasing student ownership of mathematical communication. Teachers will leave with actionable strategies to enhance both problem-solving and written explanation in their classrooms.

Speakers

Amanda Coomer

Thursday May 28, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
B204

Technology

Audience 3rd-5th, Administrators
Subject Math, Artificial Intelligence
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, ESL, FLEX, GT

2:45pm CDT

MagicSchool: Building Custom MagicSchool Student Chatbots

LIMITED

Thursday May 28, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

B114

Limited Capacity seats available

Create personalized chatbots tailored to your curriculum in minutes—no coding required. Learn to add guardrails, deploy safely with students, and provide differentiated support that increases engagement while keeping learning focused and secure.

Speakers

Allen Schagene

Professional Development and Community Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Thursday May 28, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
B114

Technology

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Subject Artificial Intelligence
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, FLEX

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