Anna ISD Learns 2025

Anna ISD Learns 2025

Join us for the 8th annual Anna ISD Learns, Friday, February 7, 2025, an event for Anna ISD teachers, BY Anna ISD teachers. Each year, we design our event focused on accelerating learning and connecting educators with powerful teaching strategies and techniques- and with each other.

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8:15am CST

2025-2026 Budget Development Update for Budget Managers (BY INVITATON ONLY) B103Dede Day 25/26 Calendar Overview ASSEMBLY HALLJennifer Kelley • Karen Caveny 3d Printing Ins and Outs for Makerspace Teachers MAKERSPACELeslie Brazell • Michel Lain AI Tools and Tips You May Not Know About B111Cindy Lewis Amira Learning Insights: Making Data Work for You B108 Beyond Definitions: Mastering Essential Words through Interactive Vocabulary Building A128Nancy Gardner Co-Teaching in Pre-K B101Keely Comeaux Daily Slides Lead To Success B112Keyona Shoemaker • Shelby Semler Discussion Tools for Purposeful Talk: Engaging Students in Content Conversations B121Emily Thompson Doesn't compute...! B109Bethany Campbell Empowering Multilingual Learners: Practical Tools for Classroom Success A124Danica Suarez • Jinny Brewer Engage, Reward, and Empower: PBIS & Kagan Strategies in Action A126Kelly Hayes • Staci Traufler First time/new AP Teachers B105Jack Maddux Master Differentiation with Khan Mappers – Transform Your Classroom Tomorrow! B104Jennifer Allison Mastering the Newline: Interactive Teaching Made Easy B122Stephanie Bristol Next-Level Xello: Maximizing Impact for Students B107 Recess: The Power of Unstructured Play B124Madelyn Murray • Melissa Caffrey STAAR Testing Security Training LIBRARYChris Burk The Fundamental Five (Framing the Lesson and Working the Powerzone) Part 1 of 2 B102Gabe Medrano Write Your Way to Success: Maximizing HMH Writable for ELA LECTURE HALL 🚨 Do you have questions about MAP data? 🚨 B100Misty Lichnovsky

9:15am CST

Addressing student conflict in the classroom (Elementary) ASSEMBLY HALLNick Simons Aggressive Monitoring A128Matt Blanscet Amira Learning Insights: Making Data Work for You (REPEAT) B108 Anna, As It Was presented by the Anna Historical Society B122 Blooket and Learn: The Power of Play in the Classroom B111Ashley Williams • Mika Francisco Calibration Sessions for Teachers K-1 A126Lindsey Johnson Changing with the Tide B124Dana Walker Classroom Foundations Academy: Instructional Strategies You Can Use Tomorrow! LIBRARYMindi Vandagriff Data Visualization with Eduphoria B100Cheyenne Kidman Elementary Campus Administrator PLC (Part 1 of 2)(Invite Only) B112Paula McMillion Evaluation Team Writing & Collaboration A125Katherine Cass Fostering Resiliency in Students (and Ourselves!) A124Leigh Wood Get the scoop with News-O-Matic! B109Ellen Peeples High Quality Instructional Materials - From Region10 to Anna! B121Hannah Breiner Improving your AP Classroom for experienced teachers B105Jack Maddux Makerspace Integration and Project-Based Learning (PBL) MAKERSPACEJulie Kistler Making Sharon Wells (or any PDF) Virtual Using Classwork.com B104Leslie Diaz Meeting the Needs of Advanced Learners: Strategies for Scaffolding and Differentiation B101Randall Ball Passion and Pedagogy: Ron Clark Academy Strategies and Resources B103Haylee Cannon Special Education Department Leadership Team (Part 1 of 2)-BY INVITE ONLY A127Audrey Earley • Dr. Jacob Fischer The Fundamental Five (Framing the Lesson and Working the Powerzone) Part 2 of 2 B102Gabe Medrano Write Your Way to Success: Maximizing HMH Writable for ELA (REPEAT) LECTURE HALL Xello Q & A: Your Questions Answered B107

10:15am CST

25/26 Calendar Overview ASSEMBLY HALLJennifer Kelley • Karen Caveny Addressing student conflict in the classroom (Secondary) ASSEMBLY HALLNick Simons • Matt Blanscet Amira Learning Insights: Making Data Work for You (REPEAT) B108 Autism and Your Classroom A126Steven Wright Brisk Teaching: Accelerating Learning Through Dynamic Engagement B111Shirley Garnsey • Monica Diaz • Jennifer Berens Building Thinking Classrooms (B.T.C.) for Mathematics B100Amy Kelley • Kimberly Render Communication in the Classroom A128Nancy Davis Differentiation in Action: Transforming Math Groups with Intention and Tech B104Dillon Elston • Staci Traufler Elementary Campus Administrator PLC (Part 2 of 2) B112Paula McMillion Engage Your Audience B101Brittany Pridemore Get the scoop with News-O-Matic! (REPEAT) B109Ellen Peeples How to Become a Bus Driver B105Brayden Bunting • Christy Carney Know Yourself, Know Your Students: Leveraging Personality for Learning B102Michael Blankenship Level Up Your 3D Printing Skills MAKERSPACEJoseph Elizondo Peer Review of Evaluations (BY INVITATION ONLY) A125Katherine Cass Retirement Roadmap: Guidance for Educators at Any Age LECTURE HALLJay Underwood Science in Action: Getting the Most Out of Savvas B103 Speak Up! Strategies for Energizing Class Discussions in Social Studies B122Cindy Lewis Special Education Department Leadership Team (Part 2 of 2)-BY INVITE ONLY A127Audrey Earley • Dr. Jacob Fischer STAAR Testing Security Training (REPEAT) LIBRARYChris Burk Synaptic Pruning and How it is Affecting Today’s Child A124Heather Boykin Tiny Tech Tools for Student Engagement and Teacher Convenience B124Cortni Turner • Courtney Lankford • Meagen Baker Tips for the Type B Teacher B121Jennilee Torres Xello Insights: Tools for Admins and Counselors B107

12:00pm CST

25/26 Calendar Overview ASSEMBLY HALLJennifer Kelley • Karen Caveny 3rd-5th Grade Math/Science STAAR Rockin' Review B104Tracy McBee AI Comes in Peace B111Cindy Lewis Coyote Notes - How to impart note-taking skills and build notebooks your students will use. A128Amy Neville CTE and Xello: Preparing Students for the Future B107 Dyslexia Dept Program Updates B219Lauren Hagan Dyslexia Dept Program Updates (BY INVITATION ONLY) B219Lauren Hagan Empowering Multilingual Learners: Practical Tools for Classroom Success A124Danica Suarez • Jinny Brewer How to Build a Digital Escape Room B122Lindsey Arvizu Legal Essentials in Special Education: Staying Ahead of Compliance Issues A127Audrey Earley • Dr. Jacob Fischer Level Up Your Istation: Making Learning Fun and Data-Driven B108 Meta Quest Oculus MAKERSPACEMaika Brinkerhoff • Kai Brinkerhoff Motor Team Collaboration A125Ashley Hartley Nearpod Made Easy: Engage, Explore, Empower B109Aliza Hastings ParentSquare Q&A Panel (Elementary Session) LECTURE HALLMelane Woodbury Passion and Pedagogy: Ron Clark Academy Strategies and Resources (REPEAT) B101Haylee Cannon Physical Fitness Assessment Initiative A126Kelli Gee Restorative Circles B124Dana Walker Science in Action: Getting the Most Out of Savvas B103 Science of Reading in Action B100Cortni Turner Secondary Campus Administrator PLC (Part 1 of 2)(Invite Only) B112Paula McMillion Simplifying procedures to enable student engagement B105Nick Simons Studies Weekly Success: Practical Tips for Instruction B106 TIA Q & A B102Tressi Bridges Transportation Emergency Procedures and Protocols for Coaches and Other Extra Curricular Bus Drivers LIBRARYChristy Carney • Natalie Tschacher

1:00pm CST

Addressing student conflict in the classroom (Elementary) ASSEMBLY HALLNick Simons All Things Sped for General Education Teachers B103Erin Gilbert • Michelle Weller • Niki Matasso Beyond Definitions: Mastering Essential Words through Interactive Vocabulary Building A128Nancy Gardner Bookworms Unite: How to Start Buzz-Worthy Book Clubs in Your Classroom B121Bobbie Daily Charm & Disarm: How To Connect with Parents and Build Positive Relationships A126Kayla Shelpuk Data-Based Seating Charts B100Cheyenne Kidman ECR - The Ins and Outs of the Extended Constructed Response B121Hannah Breiner Exploring Electronics Curriculum: Microbits, Arduinos, LilyPads, & Adafruit MAKERSPACEJoseph Elizondo • Emily Burk Google Hacks and Tips B109Beth Campbell How to Build a Thinking Classroom B104Heather Elston Ignite Learning with Spark Studio: Transforming Classrooms with IXL’s Newest Tool B111Mindi Vandagriff Level Up Your Istation: Making Learning Fun and Data-Driven (REPEAT) B108 Next-Level Xello: Maximizing Impact for Students (REPEAT) B107 ParentSquare Q&A Panel (Secondary Session) LECTURE HALLMelane Woodbury Secondary Campus Administrator PLC (Part 2 of 2) B112Paula McMillion Speech Therapist Collaboration (BY INVITATION ONLY) A125Cherie Minchey Studies Weekly Success: Practical Tips for Instruction (REPEAT) B106 Tabletop Behavior PLC B105Kerri Mistretta Tips for the Type B Teacher (REPEAT) B124Jennilee Torres Unlock the Power of Data: NWEA MAP Training for Teachers LIBRARYKelly Williams When Chatty Students Chat with a Purpose: Transforming Weaknesses into Strengths B102Andy Costa

2:00pm CST

Addressing student conflict in the classroom (Secondary) ASSEMBLY HALLNick Simons • Matt Blanscet AI in Action: Empowering Campus Leaders with ChatGPT B111Mindi Vandagriff Brisk Teaching: Accelerating Learning Through Dynamic Engagement (REPEAT) B101Shirley Garnsey • Jennifer Berens • Monica Diaz Building the Future: Facilities Update and New Developments Session Description: Exciting things are happening at Anna ISD! Join us for an exclusive update on current and upcoming facilities projects, including... LECTURE HALLDr. Brad Duncan Calibration Sessions for Teachers K-1 (REPEAT) A124Lindsey Johnson Coloring Pages and Sentence Stems A128Misty Lichnovsky Daily Slides Lead To Success B112Keyona Shoemaker • Shelby Semler Diagnositican Collaboration A125Zadie Sonier Engage, Reward, and Empower: PBIS & Kagan Strategies in Action (REPEAT) A126Kelly Hayes • Staci Traufler From Conflict to Collaboration: Communicating with Parents Effectively B102Jared Miller HMH - The Online Platform B122Hannah Breiner JET Fast-Paced Dyslexia Reading Intervention B219Lauren Hagan Keeping Tabs on Comprehension; An engaging hands on way to teach "Wh Questions" B103Amber Legg • Ashley Stein • DeAnna Beck • Holly Simmons • Kailin Mcwilliams Learning with Curipod B109Quanesha Murray Let's Talk About Numbers B104Debbie Barton Level Up Your Istation: Making Learning Fun and Data-Driven (REPEAT) B108 Making the Most of SEL Coyote Time B124Dana Walker Pump Up the Power Zone with Aggressive Monitoring B100Cheyenne Kidman STAAR Testing Security Training (REPEAT) LIBRARYChris Burk Studies Weekly Success: Practical Tips for Instruction (REPEAT) B106 TCEA Tech Tools B105Lindsey Arvizu The TEKS Effect: Building Bridges Across Grades B121Emily Thompson • Kelly Banks Xello Q & A: Your Questions Answered (REPEAT) B107

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