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What happens when Aledo ISD’s LEAD statement meets the relationship-driven practices of Capturing Kids’ Hearts? Powerful classrooms where leadership, connection, and purpose thrive. In this session, educators will examine the alignment between the LEAD statement and the EXCEL model and discover practical strategies for embedding both into everyday classroom practice. Participants will leave with clear connections and actionable ideas to help students grow as learners and leaders.
Maggie Lozano is a passionate literacy leader committed to strengthening foundational reading and writing instruction in classrooms. She partners with teachers to use data-driven practices to identify student needs, design targeted interventions, and close literacy gaps. In addition... Read More →
Back by popular demand, this engaging session explores the art of building positive relationships in your secondary classroom. Fostering connections in the classroom is not only essential for academic success, but also contributes to a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Whether you are a seasoned teacher, or just starting out, this session offers practical tips to cultivate a thriving classroom.
Purpose: Help teachers understand gifted learners beyond test scores—how they think, feel, and experience school—and what teachers can do immediately in response. Outcomes Teachers will: • Understand common social-emotional and cognitive traits of gifted learners • Reframe “challenging” behaviors • Identify small shifts that make a big difference
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Want small groups that actually work? In this session, I’ll share the systems and routines I use to run successful literacy rotations in a 1st grade classroom. We’ll break down how to structure “Must Do/May Do” stations, build student independence, and make the most of guided reading time at the teacher table — all while keeping the rest of the class productively engaged!
Create and utilize google sheets for progress monitoring, analyzing assessment results, and motivating students. Walk away with templates that you can incorporate on day one of next year! An added bonus in this session includes discussion connecting trackers and higher ratings on rubrics for the CT Continuum and T-TESS.
