Join us for a high-level discussion about navigating the shifts in Texas education. During the summit, we will address challenges and solutions for:
- The changing landscape of Texas schools.
- Addressing unfinished learning.
- Transforming habits of instant gratification into classroom practices that build mathematical confidence.
There is no cost to attend, and a networking breakfast and luncheon are included.
Date/Time:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Region 5 ESC
350 Pine St.
Ste 500
Beaumont, TX 77701
Register
8:30 a.m. | Registration and breakfast
PROGRAM
9 a.m. | Welcome
Mr. Byron Terrier
Executive Director, Region 5 ESC
Mike Moses, Ed.D.
Former Texas Commissioner of Education
Vince O’Connell
Director, Educational Partnerships
Texas Instruments
Addressing Unfinished Learning Through Acceleration
Schools across Texas are working hard to address unfinished learning and ensure the greatest levels of success for all students. Realizing these goals will require innovative approaches to instruction that include accelerating students’ progressions of learning. Consider guidance for educators looking for tools and strategies that build conceptual understanding more efficiently, and result in increased student enjoyment of mathematics while growing academic outcomes.
Trena Wilkerson, Ph.D.
Dept of Curriculum & Instruction Interim Chair,
Baylor University
Past President, National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics (NCTM)
Texas Schools Update
Brian Woods, Ed.D.
Deputy Executive Director, Advocacy
Past President (2020 - 2021), Texas Association of
School Administrators (TASA)
Former Northside ISD Superintendent
Texas Instruments Update
Local TI Representative
Leveraging Social Media Culture to Foster the
Productive Struggle
In today's digital age, social media plays a significant role in shaping the culture of learning for our students. The habits of instant gratification, seeking likes, and valuing comments are prevalent in their everyday lives. This session explores innovative strategies to harness these aspects of social media culture to foster a productive struggle in the classroom. Learn how to guide teachers in creating classroom environments that celebrate student contributions, highlight effective and accepted feedback, and transform mistakes into valuable learning experiences. By aligning teaching practices with students' cultural tendencies, educators can capture and maintain students' attention, ultimately leading to more engaged and motivated learners. Discover how social media-inspired strategies can enhance classroom dynamics and support students in embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Learn how to bridge the gap between students' digital lives and classroom learning to cultivate resilience and perseverance in your school community.
Ariel J. Taylor, Ed.D.
Professional Leadership and Policy Studies
Assistant Professor of Practice, UTeach
University of Texas at Austin
Networking luncheon
Breakout Session | Developing Teachers’ STEM Identity in the Math Classroom
For more than 30 years, TI has been an active member in math, science, and STEM classrooms and today is no different. As demand for STEM talent skyrockets, learn how TI can support and encourage math teachers to integrate STEM related activities and real-world connections into their daily math instruction. Learn how to equip your district with technology-rich resources that will ignite students and motivate them to pursue high-need, high-wage career pathways. We look forward to a discussion of roadblocks and challenges that teachers may have in developing their STEM identities and how we can assist in overcoming them.
For questions about the summit, please contact Wendy Peel at wpeel@ti.com or 214.405.2779.
