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

Differentiation Stations: A Strategy Walkthrough A109Shelly Morrill

Building Meaning Before Reading B104Cathy Williams • Catalina Rossi

Turning Ideas Into Dollars: A Grant Writing Playbook A105Rod Arnold

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

Purposeful Craft: The Author's Purpose TEKS - 3-5 B110Tosh McGaughy

Building Collaborative Relationships with Parents for Successful IEP Meetings A101Terry Alexander

Capture the Flag of Success A107Kristen Loyd

Unlocking Student Growth: Using MAP Insights with IXL B106Lexi Jones

10:15am CDT

From Reactive to Proactive: L.E.A.D.ing through De-escalation A107Gina Henze • Heather Street • Katie Griffin

What Gifted Kids Want You to Know (A Teacher’s Guide to the Inner World of Advanced Learners) A109Emily Mooney • Nora Hawkins • Jill Hall

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

Studies Weekly - Your Questions Answered B107Danny Hulshult

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 Feet to Beat: Whole-Body Pathways to Rhythmic Literacy A105Olivia Ramirez

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

Studies Weekly - Your Questions Answered B107Danny Hulshult

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

AI Powered Classroom - Reclaiming Your Time B204Matthew Simmons

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

Google Slides to Canva: Dare To Switch? Lecture HallThien Huynh

2:45pm CDT

Google Sheets for Teachers: Because Tracking Student Data on Napkins Doesn't Work B106Paula Vidaurri • Tyler Bauer • Amanda Douglas

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

Light Up Learning with IXL Spark Studio B108Tammy Schank

We Need to Talk…. About your Parent Communication! A101Hannah McConnell • Heather Street

Learning Through Inquiry B112Luke Campbell • Kate Thomas

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

Google Slides to Canva: Dare To Switch? Lecture HallThien Huynh