Aledo ISD Empower 2026

Aledo ISD Empower 2026

Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Summer Learning Academy!

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8:30am CDT

Lead the Way, Capture the Heart: Aligning LEAD with the EXCEL Model B108Maggie Lozano

Building Meaning Before Reading B104Cathy Williams • Catalina Rossi

Amplify Desmos Math (K–5): Differentiation Strategies Built Into the Curriculum A103Lindsey Rutherford

Amplify Desmos Math (K–5): Navigating the Platform & Exploring Your New Curriculum Lecture HallDeanne Torres

Let’s Talk STEMscopes! Language & Vocabulary Supports for Math Success B109Emily Lyle

Simple is as Simple does at the Teacher Table B112Rebekah Getz • Katie Harbour

10:15am CDT

Amplify Desmos Math 3–5: Inside the Math Block (Model Lesson) B108Marissa Torres

Amplify Desmos Math K–2: Inside the Math Block (Model Lesson) A103Barb Williams

Figuring out Fluency B206Stacey Roberson

Stemscopes Math (6–Alg I): Making Math Relevant Through Real-World Connections A105Kailea Click • Skye Lindgron • Grace McCurdy • Madison Klein

Active Literacy: High Engagement Strategies for PreK–2 Readers B201Audra Ellerbusch

Ignite, Engage, Inspire: Driving Instruction Through Rigor and Relevance B104Kristee Allen • Donna Bonaldi • William Smith

Many Goals, One Classroom: The Workshop Model in a Resource Setting B202Erin Gray • Kathryn Wilson • Brandi Shackelford

Winning at WIN- Connect Map and IXL A101Brandy Arnold • Brittany Crimmings

1:00pm CDT

From Simple to Strategic: Advancing Questioning Practices in Early Learning B108Cathy Remigio • Katie Harbour

Amplify Desmos Math (K–5): Differentiation Strategies Built Into the Curriculum A101Lindsey Rutherford

Stay Stong, End Smart: Engagement & Closures That Actually Work B109Karen Lasater

Beyond the Classroom: Integrating GT and ESL Learning Through VR A109Emily Mooney • Nora Hawkins • Jill Hall

2:45pm CDT

Amplify Desmos Math (K-2): mClass and Boost Learning A103Deanne Torres

Light Up Learning with IXL Spark Studio B108Tammy Schank

Empowering Educators: Morphological Strategies and Tools for Supporting Struggling Readers with Vocabulary and Comprehension B107Amber Jaime • Kelly Dyson