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4th Annual BISD LEAD Conference
Thursday, August 6
 

TBA

FIGURE IT OUT!! Fundraising Financials
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 TBA
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Explaining the processes when fundraising. From the THOUGHT of what to do, how to complete proper forms to fundraise from beginning to end.
Speakers
BH
Thursday August 6, 2026 TBA
TBA
  All Instructional Staff

TBA

Help Me, Help YOU! Absence Management Frontline
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 TBA
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Frontline absence management
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Royse
Thursday August 6, 2026 TBA
TBA
  All Staff

8:30am PDT

The Opportunity Myth Keynote Session
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am PDT
Aux Gym
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Haggard

Jenny Haggard

Elementary Instructional Specialist, Bonham ISD

avatar for Chris Dickson

Chris Dickson

Instructional Coordinator, Bonham ISD
DS
AM
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am PDT
Aux Gym
  All Staff

9:30am PDT

Behavior 101: Stuff You Know; But may have Forgotten
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
The basics to surviving a generation of kids who don ‘t listen to and would rather argue than cooperate!
Speakers
avatar for Joel Blaylock, EdD

Joel Blaylock, EdD

School Counselor, Bonham ISD
Psychology, Communications; School LawLearn from my years of struggling with kids with behavioral problems: Learn how to be part of the Solution!!Find new strategies to work with these kids: Enjoy the journey of teaching more!
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
226
  All Instructional Staff

9:30am PDT

Maximizing Productivity
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
Classroom Management (Maximizing Productivity)
Speakers
DS

Donald Sims

Teacher 8th Grade ELAR, Bonham ISD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
222
  All Instructional Staff

9:30am PDT

The Power of Belief: How High Expectations Change Student Outcomes
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
The Power of Belief: How High Expectations Change Student Outcomes Research consistently shows that students rise—or fall—to the expectations placed upon them. Drawing from the principles of The Opportunity Myth, this session explores how our beliefs, expectations, and daily instructional decisions either create or limit opportunities for students. Participants will reflect on their own...
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Speakers
avatar for Karli Fowler

Karli Fowler

Principal, Bonham ISD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
231
  All Instructional Staff

9:30am PDT

Google Tips and Tricks
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
I will utilize and combine materials from the TCEA conference to review some Google Tools including Google Keep, Google Slides, Google Forms and possibly others.
Speakers
TW
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
227
  All Staff

9:30am PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
163
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Bryant Smith
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
163
  All Staff

9:30am PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
166
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Hunter Templeton

Hunter Templeton

BONHAM ISD,ADMINISTRATION
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
166
  All Staff

9:30am PDT

Self-Care is not optional! It is a requirement!!
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
Come and learn about self-care and get some self-care as well! We will spend the 1st half of the session learning about self-care and the 2nd half will be about receiving some self-care!
Speakers
AP

Ashleigh Petrino

HeadStart Counselor, Bonham ISD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
228
  All Staff

9:30am PDT

Phonics First: Because Reading Doesn’t Always Click
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
Proper phonics sounds, blending, segmenting, and ways to build strong readers. Early Childhood
Speakers
avatar for Lori Parsons

Lori Parsons

Kindergarten Teacher
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
223
  Elementary Instructional Staff

9:30am PDT

Teach for Reading Fluency
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
Fluent reading is one of the hallmarks of skilled reading! Learn the different aspects of fluency including prosody, phrasing, and rate. Learn strategies for teaching reading fluency using any text.
Speakers
SK
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
224
  Elementary Instructional Staff

9:30am PDT

Thriving in the Chaos: REAL Talk About SPED, Compliance, & Collaboration
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
Special education isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s fast-paced, unpredictable, and often full of situations no training ever truly prepares you for. This session dives headfirst into the “wild world” of SPED, where compliance requirements collide with real-life challenges, and where strong teacher–paraprofessional relationships can make or break a classroom. Participants will explore...
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Speakers
TA
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
225
  Paraprofessional Staff

10:30am PDT

Beyond Compliance: Making Life Skills Classrooms Meaningful, Measurable, and Magical
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about classes in the Life Skills setting.
Speakers
avatar for Amberly Kelton

Amberly Kelton

Special Education Life Skills Teacher, IW Evans Intermediate School
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
228
  All Instructional Staff

10:30am PDT

Math That Works: Bringing RBIS to Life
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) help balance the conceptual and procedural understandings to help improve student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Tammy Hopkins
JV
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
225
  All Instructional Staff

10:30am PDT

The Power of the Read Aloud
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
If technology goes down and all you have is a book on your desk, could you still teach school? Yes, you can! In this session, we will share tips and tricks on bringing read-a-louds to life and why you should use them even if the power stays on.
Speakers
TF
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
222
  All Instructional Staff

10:30am PDT

Libraries and Tech
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
This session would be a round table style meeting with Technology and possibly campus administrators on the deployment of devices and expectations for usage, repairs, etc, and how to best support student success.
Speakers
avatar for April Peterson
avatar for Stephanie Avery

Stephanie Avery

Instructional Technology/Software Support Specialist, BONHAM ISD,TECHNOLOGY
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
227
  All Staff

10:30am PDT

MAKE THINKING VISIBLE. MAKE ENGAGEMENT INEVITABLE.
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
This session reduces teacher workload by transforming classrooms into active, student-driven learning environments through simple, ready-to-use engagement strategies that build student accountability, increase participation, and deepen academic discussion—workable in any grade level or content area—while activating every learner and making student thinking the focal point of every lesson.
Speakers
JM
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
231
  All Staff

10:30am PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
166
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Hunter Templeton

Hunter Templeton

BONHAM ISD,ADMINISTRATION
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
166
  All Staff

10:30am PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
163
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Bryant Smith
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
163
  All Staff

10:30am PDT

Productive Struggle in the Early Childhood Classroom
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
**PK - 2 Teachers** Helping Young Learners Build Confidence, Independence and Resilience
Speakers
avatar for Carmen Stone
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
223
  Elementary Instructional Staff

10:30am PDT

Yes They Can! Supporting our youngest writers
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
Providing young children with rich writing experiences can lay a foundation for literacy learning. The following questions will be addressed in this session: What benefits does writing have for young children? What does children’s writing tell us about their understanding of print and sound? What is the alphabetic principle, and how can it help teachers individualize instruction? What...
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Speakers
SK
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
224
  Elementary Instructional Staff

10:30am PDT

Podcasts in the Classroom
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore how podcasts can be used to increase student engagement and discussion in the classroom. Participants will learn about the technology involved and strategies for having students create their own podcasts to demonstrate learning and communication skills.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Tollison
JP
TY
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
226
  Secondary Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

Championship-Level Tools: Google for Education Updates
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
Stay up to date with the latest Google for Education and Google Workspace tools, features, and enhancements designed to support teaching, learning, collaboration, and productivity.
Walk away with a fresh playbook of tech tactics to keep your classroom running like a championship team! ⚽🏆
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Avery

Stephanie Avery

Instructional Technology/Software Support Specialist, BONHAM ISD,TECHNOLOGY
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
225
  All Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

Diff Strategies
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
Differentiation Strategies
Speakers
avatar for Erin Durante
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
231
  All Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

Levels of Questions
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
232
Limited Capacity seats available
The purpose of this session is to understand the difference between levels of questions, why we use different levels of questions, and how to incorporate different levels of questions into our lessons plans and classrooms on a regular basis.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McCarthy

Jennifer McCarthy

16 year veteran English teacher
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
232
  All Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

Special Programs
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
Serving kids through Special Programs
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Poormohammadi

Amanda Poormohammadi

Assistant Principal
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
228
  All Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
166
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Hunter Templeton

Hunter Templeton

BONHAM ISD,ADMINISTRATION
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
166
  All Staff

1:00pm PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
163
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Bryant Smith
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
163
  All Staff

1:00pm PDT

Welcome to the Warriors
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
Traditions and History of Bonham ISD and Bonham, Texas
Speakers
avatar for Brady Nichols

Brady Nichols

Teacher, Bonham ISD
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
227
  All Staff

1:00pm PDT

Building Strong Math Foundations-Subitizing and Math Language in Early Childhood (PreK-2nd)
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn how to incorporate subitizing and math talk into their daily routines.
Speakers
AF
TS
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
223
  Elementary Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

Pre K Differentiation
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
Differentiation for K/1/2 with Bluebonnet,

PK Differentiation
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Green
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
222
  Elementary Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

Teaching Small Groups with Decodable Texts
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to successfully use decodable texts to reinforce phonics skills! Participants will learn a balanced small group structure which includes decoding using blending lines, encoding (spelling), reading decodable books, as well as dictation.
Speakers
SK
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
224
  Elementary Instructional Staff

1:00pm PDT

Building Relationships that Improve Behavior
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
How personal connections improve learning and classroom cohesiveness
Speakers
avatar for Heather Hicks

Heather Hicks

Professional School Counselor
TW
AW
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
226
  Secondary Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

Classwork.com
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
Using the classwork platform in the classroom.
Speakers
MH
AR
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
225
  All Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

Leading from the Middle Cultivating the Next Generational of Leaders
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
Every shool tries to implement student council, that is leadership as a position, I want to encourage development leaders through the concept of "Leadership as a Disposition. Middle school is a critical time an age for our students. Peer pressure, physical changes, social media influences are constant influences. However developing a culture where student leadership is expected from every student,...
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Speakers
SC
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
226
  All Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

Math Tips and Tricks
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
232
Limited Capacity seats available
Math Tips and Tricks
Speakers
MC
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
232
  All Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

Quality over Quantity: Getting Students to Write
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
Come hear how to get students to write more on classroom assignments and how to prep for STAAR ECR and SCR writing.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McCarthy

Jennifer McCarthy

16 year veteran English teacher
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
227
  All Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
166
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Hunter Templeton

Hunter Templeton

BONHAM ISD,ADMINISTRATION
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
166
  All Staff

2:00pm PDT

School Safety and Security
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
163
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop the Bleed Training and Standard Response Protocols
Speakers
avatar for Bryant Smith
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
163
  All Staff

2:00pm PDT

The Data Chain: Why Every Link Matters
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
** I didn't see an option listed, but this session is primarily geared towards Special Program Coordinators - BIL/ESL, RTI, 504, GT, etc.** Behind every data point is a student story. This session highlights how accurate data collection, communication, and verification ensure that student needs are properly represented in state reporting and funding. Participants will explore how the Fall...
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Speakers
JK

Jennifer Kirkpatrick

PEIMS Coordinator
CY
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
223
  All Staff

2:00pm PDT

Avoiding Teacher Burnout
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
Avoiding Teacher Burnout - (or How to Have a Long and Happy Teaching Career)
Speakers
avatar for Donna Shockley
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
228
  Elementary Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

PreK and K Roundtable
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
Pre K & K Roundtable Vertical Alignment
Speakers
avatar for Carmen Stone
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
222
  Elementary Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

Writing Workshop: Structures for Writing Success
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
For Grades 3-5.  Participants will learn the fundamentals of a writing workshop and lessons to lift the level of personal narrative, informational, and opinion writing.
Speakers
SK
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
224
  Elementary Instructional Staff

2:00pm PDT

Hicks
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
Hicks
Speakers
avatar for Eric Hicks
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
231
  Secondary Instructional Staff

10:30pm PDT

Digging into Data: Using Data to Guide Instruction
LIMITED
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30pm - 11:20pm PDT
232
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to use data from MAP, Unit Assessments, STAAR, or other assessments to guide instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McCarthy

Jennifer McCarthy

16 year veteran English teacher
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:30pm - 11:20pm PDT
232
  All Instructional Staff
 
Friday, August 7
 

8:00am PDT

Strong Start Keynote Session
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Aux Gym
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Haggard

Jenny Haggard

Elementary Instructional Specialist, Bonham ISD

avatar for Chris Dickson

Chris Dickson

Instructional Coordinator, Bonham ISD
DS
AM
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
Aux Gym
  All Instructional Staff

8:00am PDT

G5 Koha User Group Meeting
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for the district library staff to discuss our new circulation system, G5 Koha. We struggle to find time to help each other with various aspects of the program. We would need about 45 minutes to an hour. I'm not sure how long you have for the sessions.
Speakers
avatar for April Peterson
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
223
  All Staff

8:00am PDT

PEIMS Updates
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
Review of PEIMS changes and beginning of year processes.
Speakers
JK

Jennifer Kirkpatrick

PEIMS Coordinator
Friday August 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am PDT
222
  Office/Clerical Staff

9:00am PDT

Quick Kicks for Quick Wits: Short, sharp, and effective brain breaks..
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how quick brain breaks and bell ringers can sub out the yawns for high-energy focus. We’ll dive into the science of why short bursts of movement actually wake up a tired room, swap our favorite "game plans" with peers, and try out activities you can steal for your classroom tomorrow.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Avery

Stephanie Avery

Instructional Technology/Software Support Specialist, BONHAM ISD,TECHNOLOGY
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
225
  All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

The Power of Belief: How High Expectations Change Student Outcomes
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
The Power of Belief: How High Expectations Change Student Outcomes Research consistently shows that students rise—or fall—to the expectations placed upon them. Drawing from the principles of The Opportunity Myth, this session explores how our beliefs, expectations, and daily instructional decisions either create or limit opportunities for students. Participants will reflect on their own...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Karli Fowler

Karli Fowler

Principal, Bonham ISD
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
228
  All Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

If you have to do a Dissertation, You might as well enjoy it.
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
232
Limited Capacity seats available
There is no I in Team: But there is an I in dissertation: How to do One, if you absolutely Must
Speakers
avatar for Joel Blaylock, EdD

Joel Blaylock, EdD

School Counselor, Bonham ISD
Psychology, Communications; School LawLearn from my years of struggling with kids with behavioral problems: Learn how to be part of the Solution!!Find new strategies to work with these kids: Enjoy the journey of teaching more!
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
232
  All Staff

9:00am PDT

MAKE THINKING VISIBLE. MAKE ENGAGEMENT INEVITABLE.
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
This session reduces teacher workload by transforming classrooms into active, student-driven learning environments through simple, ready-to-use engagement strategies that build student accountability, increase participation, and deepen academic discussion—workable in any grade level or content area—while activating every learner and making student thinking the focal point of every lesson.
Speakers
JM
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
227
  All Staff

9:00am PDT

Yes!Character
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
Here is a formal way to reintroduce and encourage strong character to our students.
Speakers
JG
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
226
  All Staff

9:00am PDT

Classroom Management
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
Classroom Management: Creating a Positive Learning Environment (PK/K/1)
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Lopez
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
222
  Elementary Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

DAB
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
DAB-How to display, awesome, behavior around the school.
Speakers
VS
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
223
  Elementary Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

“The Misunderstood Gifted Child”
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
Understanding Behaviors, Traits, and Needs of Gifted Learners Gifted students are not always the easiest students to recognize. Some appear highly successful and compliant, while others may seem distracted, emotional, perfectionistic, disorganized, or even challenging in the classroom. This interactive session will help educators explore the often misunderstood characteristics of gifted learners...
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Speakers
PG

Pat Goodwin

Gifted & Talented Coordinator - Pull-Out Teacher K-6, Bonham ISD
"I hear, and I forget, I see, and I remember, I do, and I understand." Confucius

I have two children; Lee & Courtney
I have four grandchildren: Clint, Emmalynn, Hadley, and Oliver

Currently, I am the Gifted & Talented Coordinator - Pull-Out Teacher K-6 at Bonham ISD
I. W... Read More →
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
224
  Elementary Instructional Staff

9:00am PDT

AP Roundtable
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
AP Roundtable
Speakers
DS
Friday August 7, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
231
  Secondary Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

From Pixels to Plastic
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
Interested in bringing 3D printing into your classroom but not sure where to start? Already have a 3D printer and want to feel more confident using it with students? This hands-on beginner course is designed for educators at all experience levels — from teachers who are just exploring 3D printing to those who already have a printer in their classroom and want practical strategies,...
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Speakers
CM

Caroline Morrow

Teacher, Bonham ISD
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
224
  All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Snorkl: Using AI to Provide Students with Timely Feedback
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
Gain a basic understanding of how Snorkl.app can help you to provide timely and meaningful feedback to your students. Learn how to generate your own assignments/prompts as well as find activities for math, science, history/social studies, reading & language arts and world languages in the Snorkl library for all grade levels.
Speakers
avatar for Selena de La Garza
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
228
  All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

STAAR writing help
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
Knowing what the state wants when it comes to writing for the STAAR. I went to a class this summer that will help us when it comes to what they are looking for on the STAAR.
Speakers
JH
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
227
  All Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Building Community and Positive School Culture
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
I will utilize information from TCEA to share information on building a positive school culture and community in our schools.
Speakers
TW
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
226
  All Staff

10:00am PDT

From Whole Group to What They Need: Differentiation in Action
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
Roundtable for Elementary teachers to share ideas on differentiation in action in the classroom. Bring ideas for what is working in your classroom! Look forward to learning strategies that teachers have successfully implemented.
Speakers
avatar for Tammy Hopkins
JV
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
223
  Elementary Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Maximizing Blooms with Bluebonnet *RLA Focus
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
232
Limited Capacity seats available
Tips and tricks with sustaining attention and engagement during Bluebonnet lessons. 
Speakers
JH
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
232
  Elementary Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

No More One-Word Wonders; Stretch That Sentence!
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
Extending Students Verbal and Written Responses in the Elementary Setting
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Miller
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
222
  Elementary Instructional Staff

10:00am PDT

Putting "Professional" back in the Para
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
Putting "Professional" back in the Para...
Speakers
avatar for Carmen Wilson
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
225
  Paraprofessional Staff

10:00am PDT

Kagan/Cooperative Strategies
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
Kagan/Cooperative strategies
Speakers
MS
Friday August 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
231
  Secondary Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Lost in Letters: A Dyslexia Simulation
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
Lost in Letters invites teachers into the disorienting world many students with dyslexia experience every day. Through reading and writing tasks, participants will experience familiar words turning into puzzling mazes. This brief simulation builds empathy, deepens understanding, and equips educators to better support students who are, quite literally, lost in letters.
Speakers
LB
LL
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
225
  All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Love and Logic: The Basics for Amateurs
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
Can You Keep Your Wits,When All Others Around You are Throwing Chairs?

The basics of the Love and Logic Program; Stressing implementation; plus a few other tricks.
Speakers
avatar for Joel Blaylock, EdD

Joel Blaylock, EdD

School Counselor, Bonham ISD
Psychology, Communications; School LawLearn from my years of struggling with kids with behavioral problems: Learn how to be part of the Solution!!Find new strategies to work with these kids: Enjoy the journey of teaching more!
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
226
  All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Writing and Grading ECR and SCR According to STAAR Standards
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
I am switching it up some this year! While I will be presenting ways to effectively write state approved ECRs, I will also show you how to grade them according to state standards. I will also share some graphic organizers that have been effective in my class. You are also welcome to bring and share organizers that have been effective for you in the past! We will also go over different ways to...
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Speakers
CB
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
227
  All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

🏃🏽‍♀️‍➡️Get Off the Sidelines: Start Using AI as an Assistant Coach
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
Still stuck on the sidelines while the AI revolution moves down the field? It’s time to get in the game! This session is your training camp for moving from a defensive crouch to an offensive strategy. Learn how to draft AI as a Personal Tutor that focuses on student growth -not just shortcuts. You’ll scout viable tools, test-drive the best platforms, and learn to build your own custom...
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Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Avery

Stephanie Avery

Instructional Technology/Software Support Specialist, BONHAM ISD,TECHNOLOGY
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
228
  All Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Building Relationships with Students and Parents in the Early Childhood Classroom
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
Early Childhood Session to give a refresher on building relationships with students and parents. Geared for PK-2 and new ECE teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Carmen Stone
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
222
  Elementary Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Independent Reading: Structures for Success
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
Independent reading can enhance literacy and comprehension skills, including
exposing readers to new vocabulary, enhancing comprehension skills, and fostering a love for reading. Learn structures to ensure you and your students get the most out of independent reading time.
Speakers
SK
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
224
  Elementary Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Mission Engagement – Strategies to Make Learning Stick
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive professional learning session focused on practical, research-based engagement strategies that teachers can implement with little preparation and immediate impact. Participants explored how movement, visible thinking routines, and retrieval practices increase student engagement, attention, and retention. Through hands-on activities such as Four Corners, Hexagonal Thinking,...
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Speakers
avatar for Nick Foster

Nick Foster

Assistant Principal
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
231
  Elementary Instructional Staff

11:00am PDT

Reading response journals
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
Training teachers to help students respond to reading stories focused on building both teacher knowledge and practical classroom strategies. The goal is to move students beyond just reading words to thinking deeply about texts and expressing their understanding clearly.
Speakers
avatar for Lynsie Matthews

Lynsie Matthews

1st grade Teacher
MG
Friday August 7, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
223
  Elementary Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

Bluebonnet Success: Balancing Lessons, Student Accountability, and Engagement
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
231
Limited Capacity seats available
I will give tips for making lessons more engaging and personal, tips on getting kids to want to learn and keeping them accountable for their learning.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Horton
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
231
  All Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

CTE Vertical Alignment
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
225
Limited Capacity seats available
We will have brief introductions followed by a small group workshop to familiarize you with your CTE counterparts on other campuses, pool learning resources, and align major learning goals for the year.
Speakers
AM
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
225
  All Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

Fine Arts Collaboration Meeting
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
227
Limited Capacity seats available
All grade level Fine Art teaches should attend this session to discuss curriculum, planning for the year, and the changes for the upcoming year.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Yoch

Jennifer Yoch

Music Teacher, Finley Oates
Loves musical theater, songwriting, elementary music, and conflict resolution strategies.
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
227
  All Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

Difficult students:Building relationships
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
226
Limited Capacity seats available
Changing the negative atmosphere in the more challenging students into a thriving environment.
Speakers
JF
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
226
  All Staff

1:30pm PDT

"I'm done!" What's next when they already know it
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
222
Limited Capacity seats available
How to keep bright and/or GT students engaged and learning when they've already mastered grade level content
Speakers
MB
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
222
  Elementary Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

The Essentials of Writing Instruction
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
224
Limited Capacity seats available
Writing needs to be taught like any other basic skill, with explicit instruction and ample opportunity for practice. Children need instruction in spelling and conventions as well as in the qualities and strategies of good writing. Learn: the writing process, how to set up a writing workshop, how to teach writing mini-lessons, and more. This session is appropriate for grades 1-2.
Speakers
SK
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
224
  Elementary Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

🥅Score Big With Expicit Vocabulary Instruction
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
228
Limited Capacity seats available
In this interactive session, you are the head coach of your classroom’s Lexicon League! We’ll explore createive approaches that pair intentional vocabulary with free dital tools to enhance reading, writing, and comprehension. You’ll walk away with a playbook of practical strategies and ready-to-use templates that can be implemented in your classroom on day one!
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Avery

Stephanie Avery

Instructional Technology/Software Support Specialist, BONHAM ISD,TECHNOLOGY
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
228
  Elementary Instructional Staff

1:30pm PDT

Weaver
LIMITED
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
223
Limited Capacity seats available
Weaver
Speakers
MW
Friday August 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
223
  Secondary Instructional Staff
 
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