This training explores indicators of belonging and potential barriers to building a culture of belonging. Participants will engage in discussion and activities to promote student academic success by emphasizing a warm demander stance of high expectations and positive regard. The session also introduces the four components of teacher credibility to expand teachers’ capacity to influence student learning while building credibility with students.
Common Curriculum is a digital lesson planning platform that streamlines the planning process and allows you to personalize your lesson plans by prep and by period. It makes it easy to share lessons with students and admin and provides an excellent visual for your planning and pacing purposes.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:20am EST
TBAMills Godwin High School, 2101 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA 23285
VIRTUAL SESSION:Explore Newsela’s annotation feature, equipping science teachers with strategies to scaffold texts and foster student engagement. Educators will learn how annotations can enhance comprehension, critical thinking, and information retention while guiding students to interact with the material. Participants will create a customized assignment with annotations and instructions to apply these practices in their classrooms. NOTE: This session is being held with an online presenter. Attendees are welcome to utilize the space to engage in the session. A live moderator will be present for support.
Take a deep dive into Ellevation Strategies to meet the needs of your multilingual learners. Ellevation provides insight into specifics about your English learners as well as specific tools to use right in your lessons. You will walk away with lesson resources to use the next day!
Are you looking for funding to bring innovative experiences to your students? Join us to learn more about HEF’s LifeReady Solutions funding program. In this session, we will go through the application process, share examples of successful grants, and provide valuable tips to strengthen your proposal. You’ll also hear firsthand from Emma Cooper, a grant recipient from Tuckahoe Middle School, as she shares how LifeReady Solutions funding helped bring her vision to life. Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to develop a compelling application.
Schoology's Mastery Tool is a unique feature that allows you to see student progress by standard/EKP. Learn how this powerful tool can be used to target instruction and review for students on an individual level.
Discover how Google Earth can enhance Earth Science instruction by connecting to topics like latitude/longitude, plate boundaries, continental shelves, and volcanoes. Learn to use the historical imagery tool to demonstrate habitat fragmentation in Ecology. Attendees are encouraged to bring a mouse for easier navigation.
Dive into the newly released 2025 Environmental Science Standards and discover fresh opportunities to engage students using 4PBL (Phenomena-, Place-, Project-, and Problem-Based Learning). This session will guide educators through key updates in the standards while highlighting practical strategies to integrate authentic, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-driven learning experiences. Collaborate with peers to identify meaningful phenomena and local contexts that align with the standards, empowering students to connect classroom learning with the real world.
Key Outcomes: • Understand updates to the 2025 Environmental Science Standards. • Identify areas within the standards suitable for 4PBL integration. • Develop initial ideas for designing 4PBL activities tailored to your classroom context.
Discover effective techniques to guide students in exploring and understanding scientific phenomena through engaging, student-centered strategies. This session will delve into phenomena-based thinking routines and discourse practices designed to elicit and explore student ideas. Participants will also learn how to use modeling tools and strategies that make student thinking visible, fostering deeper understanding and meaningful connections to science concepts. Leave with practical approaches to implement in your classroom, empowering students to think critically and collaboratively.
ExploreLearning's STEM Cases are interactive case studies that place students in the role of a STEM professional whose task it is to solve a real-world problem. In this workshop, teachers complete a STEM Case in a modeled lesson and reflect on the role of the teacher during the experience. They will then become oriented to the student results heat map and learn how to effectively monitor student progress and facilitate student learning throughout the process.
VIRTUAL SESSION: In this session, science educators will discover how Newsela Writing supports students in improving their writing through real-time, rubric-aligned feedback. With a focus on claim-evidence-reasoning, teachers will explore how this feature strengthens scientific literacy and helps students construct well-supported arguments. Participants will leave equipped to guide students in developing stronger, evidence-based writing skills. NOTE: This session is being held with an online presenter. Attendees are welcome to utilize the space to engage in the session. A live moderator will be present for support.
Discover how Google Earth can enhance Earth Science instruction by connecting to topics like latitude/longitude, plate boundaries, continental shelves, and volcanoes. Learn to use the historical imagery tool to demonstrate habitat fragmentation in Ecology. Attendees are encouraged to bring a mouse for easier navigation.
The Science aligned curriculum has item banks that make creating a formative assessment a snap! Learn how to access the banks through the assessment tool in Schoology and build your next formative check for student learning.
Do you teach multi-language learners? Join two of Henrico's experienced science teachers in learning how to apply practical strategies that allow your MLL students to access the curriculum and love science!
Dive into the newly released 2025 Biology 2: Ecology Standards and discover fresh opportunities to engage students using 4PBL (Phenomena-, Place-, Project-, and Problem-Based Learning). This session will guide educators through key updates in the standards while highlighting practical strategies to integrate authentic, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-driven learning experiences. Collaborate with peers to identify meaningful phenomena and local contexts that align with the standards, empowering students to connect classroom learning with the real world.
Key Outcomes: • Understand updates to the 2025 Environmental Science Standards. • Identify areas within the standards suitable for 4PBL integration. • Develop initial ideas for designing 4PBL activities tailored to your classroom context.
Discover the fundamentals of AI in education, including what it is, how it works, principles for responsible and ethical use, tips for better prompting, and an overview of recommended tools.
Join our Elementary Math Specialist as we delve into the critical connection between foundational fluency and success in higher-level mathematics. We'll explore the significance of fluent skills, discover effective strategies for building and maintaining fluency across all grade levels, and observe how fluency skills progress and connect throughout the elementary grades. This session is designed for all math teachers eager to equip their students with the essential fluency skills necessary for mathematical success.
Join us for a session co-presented with one of our High School ESL classroom teachers, who co-teaches Algebra 1! This session will share effective strategies for supporting the diverse needs of Multi Language Learners (MLLs) in the mathematics classroom. We will explore practical ways to put culturally responsive pedagogy into practice, including strategies for building background knowledge and vocabulary, the effective use of manipulatives, visuals, and technology, all to support MLLs' understanding. Participants will gain practical strategies for differentiation and fostering a collaborative learning environment that supports the mathematical success of all students.
Explore nine recommended AI tools designed specifically for teachers. Learn how these tools can save time on daily tasks, personalize instruction, and elevate lessons and activities in impactful ways.
Many of the problems that we encounter in a traditional secondary math class are very predictable and safe for assessment. But what if the problems were a bit more open-ended and required students to draw together mathematics, creativity, and ingenuity? In this workshop, we will explore and solve some of these problems, giving you valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your students' problem-solving abilities. This session will dive deep into the power of problem-solving by doing it!
High School Math Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Javier Cabezas is the high school math specialist for Henrico County Public Schools. He is also a Desmos Fellow and always curious about how technology can serve as an accelerator for sound pedagogy.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EST
TBAMills Godwin High School, 2101 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA 23285
Networking with fellow educators and trying new strategies and approaches to learning can be fun and rewarding! As reflective educators, we constantly seek ways to make learning meaningful for students and support their development for #LifeReady success! You are invited to listen to a panel of math and science teachers who implemented new ways to approach teaching and learning through the division’s Career Ladder Specialization options.
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the IXL platform, a valuable resource for enhancing student learning. Participants will learn how to navigate the platform, identify and utilize key features, and effectively integrate IXL into their daily instruction. We will explore how to use IXL to differentiate instruction, monitor student progress, and provide targeted support to meet the diverse needs of all learners. This session is ideal for beginner teachers
Discover the fundamentals of AI in education, including what it is, how it works, principles for responsible and ethical use, tips for better prompting, and an overview of recommended tools.
This interactive session will explore the powerful connection between computational thinking (CT) and science education. Participants will examine the connections between CT and the Science and Engineering Practices, as well as the durable skills of the Henrico Learner Profile, demonstrating how integrating CT skills empowers students to become critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators. The session will emphasize practical, hands-on activities designed to foster "productive struggle" and provide teachers with concrete strategies for incorporating CT into their existing science curriculum, regardless of their prior coding experience.
VIRTUAL SESSION: Learn how to accelerate student achievement by designing effective learning experiences using the 4 Ps: Prepare, Preview, Practice, and Process. This session includes live modeling and independent practice, focusing on customized Science Alignments to ensure relevance and impact. Walk away with strategies to create engaging, research-based lessons that drive student success. NOTE: This session is being held with an online presenter. Attendees are welcome to utilize the space to engage in the session. A live moderator will be present for support.
Take a time out to have a chat with the Secondary Science Specialist, Rachael Toy. This informal session will be an opportunity to share about your experience teaching science and using the science aligned curriculum.
Education Specialist - Secondary Science, Henrico County Public Schools
As a middle school math and science teacher, I always enjoyed pushing my craft especially in the area of instructional technology and authentic learning experiences. I have served Henrico County Public School students over the last 18 years in several roles including ITRT, K-12 STEAM... Read More →
Tuesday February 18, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EST
TBAMills Godwin High School, 2101 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA 23285
Discover the fundamentals of AI in education, including what it is, how it works, principles for responsible and ethical use, tips for better prompting, and an overview of recommended tools.
This session will start with a brief overview of the basic operations of Delta Math for anyone who is newer to the platform. Then, we’ll explore creative ways to leverage Delta Math to engage students, differentiate instruction, and make math practice more interactive and meaningful. Whether you’re new to Delta Math or looking for fresh ideas, this session will provide practical strategies to enhance student learning. Audience: Middle School Geometry Teachers and High School Teachers
Join our Elementary Math Specialist as we delve into the critical connection between foundational fluency and success in higher-level mathematics. We'll explore the significance of fluent skills, discover effective strategies for building and maintaining fluency across all grade levels, and observe how fluency skills progress and connect throughout the elementary grades. This session is designed for all math teachers eager to equip their students with the essential fluency skills necessary for mathematical success.
This session will explore effective strategies for implementing differentiated math stations. Teachers will learn ways to effectively utilize student assessment data, including Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) results, to design and implement engaging and differentiated math stations that cater to diverse learning needs.
This session focuses on equipping new educators with strategies to enhance their teaching practice, streamline grading processes, and engage in meaningful self-reflection.
Explore nine recommended AI tools designed specifically for teachers. Learn how these tools can save time on daily tasks, personalize instruction, and elevate lessons and activities in impactful ways.
During this session, you will take a deep dive into Ellevation Strategies to meet the needs of your multilingual learners. Ellevation provides insight into specifics about your English learners as well as specific tools to use right in your lessons. You will walk away with lesson resources to use the next day!
Discover how IXL can effectively support your Tier II intervention efforts. This session will explore strategies for identifying and addressing specific skill gaps, differentiating instruction, and monitoring student progress using IXL's diagnostic assessments and personalized learning paths. Learn how to effectively utilize IXL to supplement and enhance Tier II interventions and improve student outcomes. *Limited to 3 teachers per Federally Monitored School
This session will feature a presentation by a middle school PLC that will share their collaborative process for unpacking a unit of study. Teachers will learn effective strategies for analyzing unit materials, identify key learning objectives, and develop a shared understanding of student expectations. This collaborative approach to unit planning fosters deeper learning for teachers and students.
Join Tabatha Chaffee and Savannah Hubbard to learn more about how stations can be less stressful and more beneficial in your classroom! With stations you will be able to monitor student progress in a more productive manner, allowing misconceptions to be caught sooner.
This session is designed to help teachers navigate the evolving landscape of the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment. This session will focus on understanding the new question types, exploring how new standards are reflected in the SOL, and brainstorming effective strategies for review.
This session is designed to help teachers navigate the evolving landscape of the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment. This session will focus on understanding the new question types, exploring how new standards are reflected in the SOL, and brainstorming effective strategies for review.
This session provides a unique opportunity for AP Mathematics teachers across the division to collaborate on an end-of-year plan. Participants will engage in rich discussions, share best practices, and collectively map out key learning objectives and instructional strategies to ensure student success on upcoming assessments.
High School Math Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Javier Cabezas is the high school math specialist for Henrico County Public Schools. He is also a Desmos Fellow and always curious about how technology can serve as an accelerator for sound pedagogy.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
TBAMills Godwin High School, 2101 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA 23285
This session is designed to help teachers navigate the evolving landscape of the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessment. This session will focus on understanding the new question types, exploring how new standards are reflected in the SOL, and brainstorming effective strategies for review.
This session provides a unique opportunity for High School math teachers across the division to collaborate on an end-of-year plan. Participants will engage in rich discussions, share best practices, and collectively map out key learning objectives and instructional strategies to ensure student success on upcoming assessments.
This collaborative session provides dedicated time for your PLC to engage in the 90-day backward planning process for the end of the school year. Teachers will work together to prioritize key concepts and skills, identify potential areas of need, and develop a shared plan for effective instruction and intervention.
This collaborative session provides dedicated time for your PLC to engage in the 90-day backward planning process for the end of the school year. Teachers will work together to prioritize key concepts and skills, identify potential areas of need, and develop a shared plan for effective instruction and intervention.
This collaborative session provides dedicated time for your PLC to engage in the 90-day backward planning process for the end of the school year. Teachers will work together to prioritize key concepts and skills, identify potential areas of need, and develop a shared plan for effective instruction and intervention.
This collaborative session provides dedicated time for your PLC to engage in the 90-day backward planning process for the end of the school year. Teachers will work together to prioritize key concepts and skills, identify potential areas of need, and develop a shared plan for effective instruction and intervention.
This collaborative session provides dedicated time for your PLC to engage in the 90-day backward planning process for the end of the school year. Teachers will work together to prioritize key concepts and skills, identify potential areas of need, and develop a shared plan for effective instruction and intervention.
This collaborative session provides dedicated time for your PLC to engage in the 90-day backward planning process for the end of the school year. Teachers will work together to prioritize key concepts and skills, identify potential areas of need, and develop a shared plan for effective instruction and intervention.
This collaborative session provides dedicated time for your PLC to engage in the 90-day backward planning process for the end of the school year. Teachers will work together to prioritize key concepts and skills, identify potential areas of need, and develop a shared plan for effective instruction and intervention.
Discover how HCPS Career Ladder offerings can empower secondary science and math teachers to advance their skills, specialize in key areas, and achieve professional growth. Participants will learn about professional learning options designed to enhance classroom impact while offering the potential for salary increases. Leave with actionable steps to take advantage of these opportunities and make your professional journey more rewarding.
Explore nine recommended AI tools designed specifically for teachers. Learn how these tools can save time on daily tasks, personalize instruction, and elevate lessons and activities in impactful ways.
This interactive session will explore the powerful connection between computational thinking (CT) and science education. Participants will examine the connections between CT and the Science and Engineering Practices, as well as the durable skills of the Henrico Learner Profile, demonstrating how integrating CT skills empowers students to become critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators. The session will emphasize practical, hands-on activities designed to foster "productive struggle" and provide teachers with concrete strategies for incorporating CT into their existing science curriculum, regardless of their prior coding experience.
Did you know Google Assignments in Schoology provide a quick and easy way to deliver and provide feedback to students on their learning? Come learn more about using this tool and how to make it work as you design great science learning!
Engage students in meaningful, action-oriented learning that drives deeper understanding and fosters a sense of agency. This session explores strategies for integrating student-driven action projects into your teaching practice, aligning with curriculum goals while addressing real-world challenges. Learn how to guide students in identifying local issues, planning impactful actions, and reflecting on their outcomes to build critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills. Whether it’s organizing a community cleanup or developing solutions to environmental challenges, this session will help you turn learning into action.
Key Outcomes: • Discover ways to incorporate student action into curriculum-aligned projects. • Explore tools and frameworks for guiding students through action planning and execution. • Learn techniques to measure the impact of student-led initiatives.
Join us for a session with Henricopolis Soil and Water Conservation! Learn about Henricopolis' innovative programs, including the Totally Totable Program, which provides teachers with ready-to-use lesson totes covering various SOLs. We'll also discuss support for implementing vermiculture in the classroom and student opportunities through Envirothon. This session is perfect for educators looking to integrate conservation and sustainability into their curriculum.
Enhance your instructional toolkit with strategies to develop students’ critical thinking and data analysis skills. In this session, you’ll explore methods to help students collect, analyze, and interpret data by identifying trends and patterns. Learn how to use argumentation frameworks and collaborative activities to support the construction and critique of evidence-based claims. Additionally, discover how to scaffold student learning with sentence starters, protocols, and talk moves that encourage independent thinking and meaningful classroom discourse. Walk away with actionable strategies to foster deeper engagement and inquiry.
ExploreLearning's STEM Cases are interactive case studies that place students in the role of a STEM professional whose task it is to solve a real-world problem. In this workshop, teachers complete a STEM Case in a modeled lesson and reflect on the role of the teacher during the experience. They will then become oriented to the student results heat map and learn how to effectively monitor student progress and facilitate student learning throughout the process.
Join a classroom teacher as they share their strategies for using engaging tasks to assess student learning. Teachers will experience completing these tasks firsthand, gaining valuable insights into student thinking and the challenges they may encounter. This session will empower you to embed authentic assessment opportunities that inform instruction and foster a deeper understanding of mathematics.
This session will start with a brief overview of the basic operations of Delta Math for anyone who is newer to the platform. Then, we’ll explore creative ways to leverage Delta Math to engage students, differentiate instruction, and make math practice more interactive and meaningful. Whether you’re new to Delta Math or looking for fresh ideas, this session will provide practical strategies to enhance student learning. Audience: Middle School Geometry Teachers and High School Math Teachers
Rekindle your enthusiasm for teaching through this interactive "Teach and Tell" session. Teachers will share their most successful math teaching strategies with colleagues – from captivating lessons and engaging activities to data-driven approaches in a “science fair” setting. Celebrate the innovative work happening in Henrico math classrooms and gain valuable insights from the expertise of your peers.
Many of the problems that we encounter in a traditional secondary math class are very predictable and safe for assessment. But what if the problems were a bit more open-ended and required students to draw together mathematics, creativity, and ingenuity? In this workshop, we will explore and solve some of these problems, giving you valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your students' problem-solving abilities. This session will dive deep into the power of problem-solving by doing it!
High School Math Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
Javier Cabezas is the high school math specialist for Henrico County Public Schools. He is also a Desmos Fellow and always curious about how technology can serve as an accelerator for sound pedagogy.
Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
TBAMills Godwin High School, 2101 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA 23285
This collaborative session focuses on differentiation strategies for gifted and IB math students. Teachers will explore the EduProtocols framework to design engaging lessons that challenge and support high-potential learners. Through collaborative discussions and practical examples, teachers will gain valuable insights into fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts for all students.
Maximize student success on the upcoming SOL assessments with IXL. This session will explore strategies for identifying and addressing specific SOL objectives, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and monitoring student progress using IXL's comprehensive skill plans and diagnostic assessments. Learn how to create a personalized learning experience for each student and effectively prepare them for the challenges of the SOL.
This session will empower teachers to analyze student data and refine their implementation of school-wide intervention strategies. Teachers will have a chance to collaborate with colleagues, discuss best practices, and address common challenges. A representative from School Quality will share insights into successful division-wide Tier II intervention practices and identify areas of continued improvement. *Limited to 3 teachers per Federally Monitored School
During this content specific session, we will turn our attention to quarters 3 and 4. Discussion will center around incorporating formative assessment within the 5E, the implementation of an upcoming Core Lab, and sharing resources for end of year reviews.
During this content specific session, we will turn our attention to quarters 3 and 4. Discussion will center around incorporating formative assessment within the 5E, the implementation of an upcoming Core Lab, and sharing resources for end of year reviews.
During this content specific session, we will turn our attention to quarters 3 and 4. Discussion will center around incorporating formative assessment within the 5E, the implementation of an upcoming Core Lab, and sharing resources for end of year reviews.
For those teachers that primarily teach level II courses come and collaborate with others and look over the newest draft standards.
Key Outcomes: Discussing Q3/Q4 points of emphasis and activities with focus on sharing best practices Taking a deep dive on the newest draft standards with alignment to current standards and applicable resources Determining what Core Labs would look like within each of the units Talking about what we can do to help one another in resource development
During this content specific session, we will turn our attention to quarters 3 and 4. Discussion will center around incorporating formative assessment within the 5E, the implementation of an upcoming Core Lab, and sharing resources for end of year reviews.
During this content specific session, we will turn our attention to quarters 3 and 4. Discussion will center around incorporating formative assessment within the 5E, the implementation of an upcoming Core Lab, and sharing resources for end of year reviews.
During this content specific session, we will turn our attention to quarters 3 and 4. Discussion will center around incorporating formative assessment within the 5E, the implementation of an upcoming Core Lab, and sharing resources for end of year reviews.
During this content specific session, we will turn our attention to quarters 3 and 4. Discussion will center around incorporating formative assessment within the 5E, the implementation of an upcoming Core Lab, and sharing resources for end of year reviews.
This 30-minute session provides a dedicated time slot for teachers to connect with their math coaches for brief check-ins and quick consultations. Teachers can utilize this time to discuss immediate instructional needs, address quick questions, and schedule more in-depth coaching sessions as needed.
