iNNovate 2026 NNPS: Full Schedule

9:45am EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Would you like to learn how to use Amplify lessons to enhance your instruction? During our time together, you will experience a lesson as a student and see how it can increase engagement by offering students many different methods to show their understanding. Moving to the teacher view, Amplify allows teachers to see individual results, provide a comment or maybe compile the class results. This platform is not only for math but for all contents.

This session is intended for Grades 3 - 12, English, Math, Science, History, and any related arts where students engage on a digital platform.

Speakers

Mary Parrish

Instructional Supervisor of Secondary Mathematics, Newport News Public Schools

As the Instructional Supervisor for Secondary Mathematics in Newport News, it is vital to ensure that our teachers engage in professional learning that grows their toolbox to support a range of learners. After 29 years in education, 13 in the classroom, crafting useful PD is the highest... Read More →

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
C151

Elementary Staff, Planning for Student Engagement | Middle School Staff, Planning for Student Engagement | High School Staff, Planning for Student Engagement

11:00am EDT

From “Follow Me” to “Figure It Out”: Student Agency in Math

LIMITED

Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

C151

Limited Capacity seats available

What if your students did more of the thinking—and you didn’t have to carry the whole lesson? This session explores how to shift math classrooms from teacher-led to more student-centered, helping students become more engaged and independent. Grounded in the research of John Hattie, these small shifts connect to high-impact practices that support real learning. Walk away with a fresh perspective and simple ideas to help your students move from following steps to actually making sense of math.

This session is intended for Elementary Math teachers.

Speakers

Lauren Hancock

Elementary Instructional Math Specialist, Newport News Public Schools

Since stepping into the role of Instructional Math Specialist July of 2024, I’ve drawn on over a decade of experience in Newport News Public Schools—including my years in the classroom teaching upper elementary math, science, and Virginia Studies. I’m passionate about making... Read More →

Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
C151

Elementary Staff, Planning for Student Engagement

1:15pm EDT

Using AI to Build Background Knowledge

LIMITED

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

C151

Limited Capacity seats available

We will share our experiences leveraging AI tools to support student learning, particularly in preparing to read stories, nonfiction texts, and novels. Attendees will participate in demonstrations and leave the session with knowledge of what has been done and ideas about what can be done. Bringing your device is highly encouraged!

This session would benefit Middle and High School English Teachers.

Speakers