Aledo ISD Empower 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Summer Learning Academy!

8:30am CDT

Keynote with Trevor Ragan: How to Get Better at Getting Better

Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Learning is the skill underneath every other skill. When we get better at learning, we get better at adapting to change, solving problems, and growing in our work. The good news is that learning is itself a skill — one we can get better at. This keynote breaks down what the research says about how learning actually works, and the key building blocks that help individuals and teams keep improving.

Speakers

Trevor Ragan

Trevor Ragan is the founder of The Learner Lab - an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development.

He spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, c... Read More →

Thursday May 28, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Cafetorium

Science of Learning

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

10:15am CDT

Breakout Session with Trevor Ragan: Leading Learners: How Our Mindsets and Actions Shape the Learning Environment

LIMITED

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

Cafetorium

Limited Capacity seats available

The way leaders think and act shapes how their people learn and perform. This session covers three simple tools you can use to build a stronger learning environment for the people you lead.

Speakers

Trevor Ragan

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

Science of Learning

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

1:00pm CDT

Breakout Session with Trevor Ragan: Leading Learners: How Our Mindsets and Actions Shape the Learning Environment

LIMITED

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

Cafetorium

Limited Capacity seats available

The way leaders think and act shapes how their people learn and perform. This session covers three simple tools you can use to build a stronger learning environment for the people you lead.

Speakers

Trevor Ragan

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

Science of Learning

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

2:45pm CDT

Excellence in Action: AISD Campus Teacher of the Year Panel

LIMITED

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

Cafetorium

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring our 2025-2026 Campus Teachers of the Year, recognized for their outstanding classroom practices and student impact. Moderated by Dr. Crissey, this session will highlight effective teaching strategies, innovative instructional techniques, and practical tips that drive student success. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, you'll leave with actionable ideas and renewed enthusiasm for your craft.

Speakers