Transform your independent reading block from passive pages to active engagement! Join two reading specialists and an Instructional Coach for Digital Learning (DLC) to discover how to leverage technology to create meaningful, differentiated reading tasks. We’ll kick off as a whole group to establish clear learning goals, build student accountability, and set up effective classroom routines. Then, you will experience the learning firsthand through interactive stations. You’ll have the autonomy to choose 1-2 digital tools that best fit your students' needs, dive deep into their features, and leave with a ready-to-use implementation plan to push your readers to grow.
This session is intended for K-5 reading teachers.
Hello! I am Jannet with 2n's! I've worked in education for 26 years, taught various grade-levels throughout the district, with most of my teaching time in PreK for 15 years, and now specializing in reading for the past 9 years. I'm a 4x published author of poetry and quirky quotes... Read More →
Instructional Coach for Digital Learning, Newport News Public Schools
This is my fourth year serving as an Instructional Coach for Digital Learning for Newport News Public Schools. I am currently serving An Achievable Dream Academy and Sedgefield Elementary. I graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's in elementary education and a master's... Read More →
I have been in education for 26 years. I have worked as a Classroom Teacher (3rd, 1st and K), Interventionist and Reading Specialist all right here in Newport News Public Schools. Before coming to NNPS I spent 5 years in Chesterfield County Public Schools as a 3rd Grade and Kindergarten... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT B125
So, you’ve heard about WBL, but don’t know the specifics? This session will put you on track to incorporate meaningful high-quality work-based learning experiences in your class. Learn what the available options are, how to partner with the WBL Specialist, and plan for your next WBL experience.
This session is intended for High School CTE teachers.
Work-Based Learning Specialist, Newport News Public Schools
Adriane Graham is a builder of meaningful opportunities for students and educators alike. She has a rare ability to see both the big-picture strategy and the small operational details that make programs successful. Her work in Career & Technical Education and work-based learning is... Read More →
Join this engaging session to discover the Odyssey of the Mind program! Learn how Odyssey of the Mind empowers students to think critically, solve complex problems, and unleash their creativity through hands-on, team-based challenges. Explore how Odyssey of the Mind naturally supports differentiation, meeting students where they are while stretching their thinking through open-ended tasks and real-world problem solving. Walk away with practical strategies, coaching tips, and a clear understanding of how you can make a lasting impact while guiding students on an unforgettable journey of imagination, collaboration, and innovation.
This session is intended for any educator or administrator.
Supervisor of Gifted Services and Advanced Placement, Newport News Public Schools
I am the Supervisor of Gifted Services and Advanced Placement for NNPS. I work with students, teachers, and schools K-12 with advanced academic programs. My goal is to share strategies for differentiation, critical thinking, creative thinking, higher-order thinking and question... Read More →
