South Shore Winter Warm-Up @ Duneland: Full Schedule

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7:30am CST

Our Special-est Teachers! Related Arts Collaboration

Monday January 27, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST

Join fellow related arts teachers and instructional coaches to share lesson ideas and teaching strategies that work! This session is all about exchanging tips, exploring new ways to engage students, and building creative lessons together. Leave with fresh ideas and tools to use in your classroom right away!

Speakers

Courtney Commers

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Lauren Poncsak

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

I'm an Instructional Coach and former 6th Grade Math teacher. I'm passionate about helping teachers find the joy in their work and maximizing student impact and engagement.

Betsy Kazmierczak

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Amanda Vasilak

Monday January 27, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am CST
Room C162

PLCs, Grades K-6

8:40am CST

Decodable Texts Made Simple: Strategies for Classroom Success FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 8:40am - 9:40am CST

Room C162

In this session, teachers will dive into the essential role of decodable texts in supporting early literacy development. Participants will learn how to select high-quality decodable texts that align with phonics instruction and explore evidence-based strategies for incorporating them effectively in the classroom. Through hands-on activities and practical examples, this session will equip teachers with the tools to scaffold student learning, promote reading confidence, and bridge the gap from decoding to fluency. Teachers will leave this session with actionable items to use in their classrooms as early as the next day!

Speakers

Ashleigh Trumble

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Betsy Kazmierczak

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Monday January 27, 2025 8:40am - 9:40am CST
Room C162

Science of reading, Grades K-2

9:50am CST

Recalibration Stations FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am CST

Room C162

Come experience brain intervals and specially designed neuroscience activities (courtesy of our IU UDL experts) to promote self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-control. This self-directed experience will give you time to focus, relax, and recharge while learning techniques that you and your students can use immediately.

Speakers

Courtney Commers

Instructional Coach, Duneland School Corporation

Amanda Vasilak

Monday January 27, 2025 9:50am - 10:50am CST
Room C162

Student support, Grades K-12

11:00am CST

Partnering for Success: How Can Your Instructional Coach Support You? FULL

Monday January 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

Room C162

Join us as we demystify the role of instructional coaching and explore how we can support you as a teacher.

In this session, we’ll share how coaching can be tailored to meet your unique needs—whether it’s refining strategies, exploring new tools, analyzing student data, or collaborating on fresh ideas. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how we can work together to achieve your personal classroom goals and help your students thrive.

This session is ideal for any teacher interested in building a positive, supportive relationship with their instructional coach and maximizing their professional growth experience.

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