Aledo ISD Empower 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Summer Learning Academy!

1:00pm CDT

Empowered to L.E.A.D: Supporting Every Student, Every Teacher

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

Limited Capacity seats available

In this professional learning session, educators will explore how the L.E.A.D. framework can be used intentionally to support students and teachers in meaningful, practical ways. Participants will reflect on real classroom and campus scenarios, share strategies, and walk away with actionable ideas for building a culture rooted in learning, empathy, accountability, and dedication.

Speakers

Joni Myres

Science Teacher, Aledo ISD

Tyler Bauer

6th Grade RLA, McAnally Middle School

Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B202

Behavior Management

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, PreK-2nd
Subject L.E.A.D. Matrix
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, FLEX

2:45pm CDT

McGraw-Hill High School Math: Navigating the Platform and Exploring the Curriculum

LIMITED

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

B202

Limited Capacity seats available

Get an introduction to McGraw Hill, our newly adopted curriculum for grades Geometry, PAP Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-cal. In this session, teachers will explore the digital platform and gain an overview of how the curriculum is organized to support instruction. Participants will be guided through key features of the site, including where to locate lessons, resources, and instructional supports for planning and implementation. By the end of the session, teachers will have a clearer understanding of the structure of the curriculum and feel more confident navigating the platform as they begin preparing to use McGraw Hill in their classrooms.

Speakers

Keely Hulme

Math Instructional Specialist, Aledo ISD

Thursday May 28, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
B202

Math

Audience 3rd-5th, K-2, 9th-12th
Subject Math
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, FLEX, ESL, GT

10:15am CDT

Many Goals, One Classroom: The Workshop Model in a Resource Setting

FILLING

Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

B202

Limited Capacity filling up

This session focuses on using the workshop model in a resource setting to effectively address multiple IEP goals within a single classroom. Participants will explore how structured routines and targeted small-group instruction allow teachers to individualize instruction, provide specific skill-based interventions, and deliver immediate feedback aligned to student goals. Emphasis is placed on practical strategies for managing diverse needs, flexible grouping, and goal-driven instruction to support student progress.

Speakers

Erin Gray

Kathryn Wilson

Brandi Shackelford

Friday May 29, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
B202

Supporting Diverse Learning Needs

Audience 3rd-5th, PreK-2nd
Subject Reading/Language Arts, Math, Special Education
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, ESL, FLEX

1:00pm CDT

PLAAFP Glow-Ups: From ‘It Works’ to ‘This Drives Instruction"

LIMITED

Friday May 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

B202

Limited Capacity seats available

Writing a compliant PLAAFP is one thing—writing a high-quality PLAAFP that truly drives instruction and strong IEPs is another. This session is designed to help special education teachers move beyond “acceptable” present levels and toward clear, meaningful, and instructionally aligned PLAAFPs.

Drawing on state-recognized practices, participants will examine what separates effective PLAAFPs from those that merely meet compliance. Through clear examples and nonexamples, educators will learn how to connect student data, strengths, and needs to instruction and goal development in a way that is both defensible and usable in the classroom.

Teachers will leave with practical tools, sentence structures, and models they can immediately apply to their own caseloads—making PLAAFP writing smarter, more efficient, and more impactful for both IEP teams and students.

Speakers

Valerie Whitehead

Special Education Collaborative Teacher

With 24 years of experience in education, I’ve has the opportunity to teach students from kindergarten through 8th grade in various roles, including kindergarten teacher, 4th grade departmentalized and self-contained, physical education coach, middle school math teacher for both... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B202

Special Education

Audience Special Education Teachers
Credit 1.5hr., CPE, FLEX

1:00pm CDT

2:45pm CDT

10:15am CDT

1:00pm CDT

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