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2026 Moore Learning Conference
Friday, August 21
 

8:00am EDT

NCEES (Elementary)
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Auditorium
This is a session description.
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Auditorium
  3-Hour Session

8:30am EDT

Review of Music Standards, Performance Expectations, and Planning for Band
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
- Teachers will collaborate to review the implementation of the new standards - Teachers will share lesson ideas, successes, and struggles based on the new standards - Teachers will discuss the guidelines for assigning appropriate levels for students - Teachers will discuss options of Final Exams and Projects - Teachers will plan yearly activities, establish dates, faculty assignments, cost, and...
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Speakers
JS
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  3-Hour Session

8:30am EDT

6-12 Science & Social Studies - Aligned Questions using SchoolNet
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This hands-on session is designed for grades 6–12 science and social studies teachers to strengthen their use of questions in SchoolNet to design standards-aligned assessments. Participants will explore how to effectively identify and evaluate high-quality assessment items tied to state standards. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing question rigor, aligning items to learning targets, and...
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Speakers
DF
LA
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Canva Essentials
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn the basics of using Canva to create clean, professional-looking classroom materials. Participants will practice finding templates, editing text and images, using design elements, and downloading or sharing finished designs.
Speakers
JR
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

ClassDojo Basics for Secondary Classrooms
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Get to know basic ClassDojo features for secondary classrooms, including student avatars, class setup, app navigation, and tools teachers can use to support classroom routines.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Cracking down on Compliance
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The specialist team will walk participants through the tool used by DPI to complete audits, then they will model with a sample student. Finally teachers will use the tool to complete a mock audit for a student on their caseload.
Speakers
DD
LB
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

From Friction to Function: Building Partnerships with Vocal Parents
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Adapted from an EC Conference session titled “Dealing with Difficult People,” this session will discuss perceived parent “friction” that is well intended but often rooted in fear or misunderstanding. Come glean strategies for communicating more effectively with parents.
Speakers
JK
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Grades 6-8: Navigating the New NC ELA Standards
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session provides a concise overview of the new ELA standards, focusing on their structure, organization, and key shifts. Participants will explore major changes, build familiarity with navigating the standards, and receive a clear timeline for implementation to support next steps in their practice.
Speakers
ES
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for ELA 6-8
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Mastering i-Ready isn’t just about "doing the lessons"—it’s about cultivating the data that fuels student success. In this session, we’ll move beyond the surface-level metrics to uncover the hidden gems within your teacher dashboard that help your classroom thrive. Participants will walk away ready to set a clear path for progress, grow their instructional impact by pinpointing exactly...
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Speakers
RB
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for Math 6-8
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Mastering i-Ready isn’t just about "doing the lessons"—it’s about cultivating the data that fuels student success. In this session, we’ll move beyond the surface-level metrics to uncover the hidden gems within your teacher dashboard that help your classroom thrive. Participants will walk away ready to set a clear path for progress, grow their instructional impact by pinpointing exactly...
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Speakers
BA
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
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Speakers
CR
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
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Speakers
TC
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
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Speakers
MW
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Mic Drop: Redefining Assessment Through Podcasting
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore how audio / visual podcasting can demonstrate student mastery of content and skills, while providing practical rubrics and steps to implement into their classrooms.
Speakers
RG
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

NC Check-Ins- Accessing & Using Online Reports
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
NC Check-Ins are a tool to assess how students are doing towards content mastery, plus it's good practice for the EOGs/EOCs. Come learn how to pull down and read the NC Check-In reports. We will review sample reports and discuss what they can tell us about classroom learning.
Speakers
KF
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Polishing the PWN
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Prior Written Notice is perhaps the most important document. It summarizes the entire meeting and is the first go-to for clarification. Learn how to strengthen your team’s PWNs. Specialists will walk through multiple examples of PWNs and how they can be made stronger. Teachers will have time to explore PWNs they have written in the past.
Speakers
LO
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Read, Write, Speak and Think: Materials that Support Higher Order Math Thinking
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Attendees will engage with a Math Medic activity from the Math 1 level or higher. I use these materials to promote reading, writing, speaking and thinking in my classroom. With block scheduling, and 90 minute classes for traditional high schools, these materials promote higher order thinking without sacrificing the skills practice. These activities can be completed in 50 to 60 minutes, leaving...
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Speakers
JB
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Start Smart: Leveraging Pre Assessments to Maximize Student Success
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will demonstrate the power of the pre assessment - particularly for prerequisite skills - to maximize student learning. Examples of effective assessments will be provided along with methods for grouping students and what to do within those groups based on the data collected. The session will explore decision-making rules as well as methods teams can use for additional support for all...
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Speakers
AC
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Structured Teaching for Learners
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This training on structured teaching provides educators and support staff with practical strategies to create organized, predictable, and visually supported learning environments for students with autism and significant cognitive disabilities.
Speakers
TC
SW
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Teacher Guide to Student Chromebooks
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable supporting students with their Chromebooks. Participants will learn basic Chromebook navigation, common student troubleshooting steps, simple accessibility tools, and practical routines for helping students solve minor issues.
Speakers
AP
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Vibe Coding: Using AI to Code Custom Web Tools (Advanced Users of AI)
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Thanks to AI, you can now build fully custom web apps in minutes without having to write a single line of code. These can include review games, interactive tools, and more. In this session we will learn how to create these web apps, and how to deploy them so that others can access them.
Speakers
WA
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

What is AI Really?
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
WH
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Review of Music Standards, Performance Expectations, and Planning for Orchestra
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
- Teachers will collaborate to review the implementation of the new standards - Teachers will share lesson ideas, successes, and struggles based on the new standards - Teachers will discuss the guidelines for assigning appropriate levels for students - Teachers will discuss options of Final Exams and Projects - Teachers will plan yearly activities, establish dates, faculty assignments, cost, and...
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Speakers
EK
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  3-Hour Session

9:30am EDT

The Tech-Intentional Classroom
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
WH
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

6-8 Using Phenomena to Teach Science
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Why do we teach science? Is it to memorize the body systems, or to understand why a person gets hungry? In this fast-paced, interactive session, we shift the focus from learning about science to figuring out how the world works. You will explore how to use real-world phenomena to spark curiosity and drive science instruction. Participants will learn how to anchor lessons in meaningful events that...
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Speakers
LA
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

9-12 Using Phenomena to Teach Science
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Why do we teach science? Is it to memorize the phases of mitosis, or to understand why a wound heals? In this fast-paced, interactive session, we shift the focus from learning about science to figuring out how the world works. In this session, you will explore how to use real-world phenomena to spark curiosity and drive science instruction. Participants will learn how to anchor lessons in...
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Speakers
KE
JD
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Academic Integrity in the Age AI
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

ClassDojo Basics for Secondary Classrooms
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Get to know basic ClassDojo features for secondary classrooms, including student avatars, class setup, app navigation, and tools teachers can use to support classroom routines.
Speakers
JR
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Classwize and IC Internet Settings
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
KE
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Conducting Fidelity Checks on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The goal of this training is to provide strategies and resources (a BIP Fidelity Checklist) to support and assess the implementation of student BIPs.
Speakers
SB
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Digital Literacy in an AI World (CIPA)
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development session equips educators with the essential strategies needed to balance digital tools in the modern world. Particpants will discover strategies to help teach DIgital & AI Literacy to their students by examining lessons taught in the elementary grade bands.
Speakers
AP
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

From Idea to Instruction: Planning Engaging Lessons with Gems & LM
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how Gems and LM can help you create engaging, standards-aligned lessons while reducing planning time. In this hands-on session, you'll learn practical strategies for generating lesson ideas, differentiating instruction, creating classroom resources, and streamlining your workflow. Leave with ready-to-use tools and prompts that you can immediately apply in your classroom.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Refresher
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Refresher on creating plans for EC and Gen ED students.
Speakers
SC
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Functional Communication
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Foundations of Communication is an overview of language development and strategies to encourage and teach communication to early language learners and learners with complex needs. Participants will become familiar with communication functions, Augmentative and Alternative communication and ways to embed language into classroom activities.
Speakers
TC
SW
MW
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Getting to Know Canvas
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SC
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Grades 9-12: Navigating the New NC ELA Standards
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session provides a concise overview of the new ELA standards, focusing on their structure, organization, and key shifts. Participants will explore major changes, build familiarity with navigating the standards, and receive a clear timeline for implementation to support next steps in their practice.
Speakers
ES
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

How Tech Works in MCS
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn how to successfully navigate operational workflows and protocols involving all things “technology”. We will cover topics including: -Helpdesk tickets (When? How?) -Teacher device tips (Screenshots, Keyboard Shortcuts) -Limiting student PII (Confidential Send in Gmail) -Email signatures -Utilizing Google products efficiently -Who to contact and when to...
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Speakers
TC
DK
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

MajorClarity
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop is designed to help teachers easily integrate career awareness and college-and-career readiness concepts into everyday learning. Participants will explore how to use MajorClarity by Edmentum, along with ready-to-use digital resources and lesson plans, to introduce students to future career possibilities in an engaging and age-appropriate way. During the session, educators...
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Speakers
TW
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
See More →
Speakers
MW
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
See More →
Speakers
WA
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
See More →
Speakers
CR
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

NotebookLM for Admin
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
DC
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Residency- Starting off on the Right Foot with EC considerations
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This is an annually repeated training providing an overview of county support, data notebooks, EC green folder set up, data sheet entry, case load expectations, student progress monitoring tools and Goal book resources to help you start your year off right!
Speakers
JK
LB
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Social Studies in the Age of AI
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this professional development session, teachers will examine practical strategies for using AI tools to support rigorous social studies inquiry, strengthen primary and secondary source analysis, and elevate student argumentation. Participants will engage with classroom-ready examples that show how AI can be used to generate guiding questions, model historical reasoning, and provide timely...
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Speakers
DF
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Using Keeley Probes in 6-8 Science
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session introduces 6-8 teachers to using Keeley Probes as a formative assessment tool to uncover student thinking and guide instruction. Participants will experience a probe as learners, analyze student responses to identify misconceptions, and connect their use to the Science and Engineering Practices emphasized in the North Carolina standards. Teachers will leave with practical strategies...
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Speakers
LW
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Virtual Tours, Real-World Science with the North Carolina Zoo
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Looking for meaningful ways to connect students to real-world science and STEM careers? This session highlights how the North Carolina Zoo app supports classroom instruction through virtual tours, interactive activities, and educator-friendly resources. Participants will explore how Zoo programming and digital content can be used to enhance lessons in science, technology, engineering, and...
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Speakers
KR
EV
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

EDU Handbook - 6-12 standardized practices - Train the trainer / Invitation Only
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
KF
Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  Invitation Only

10:30am EDT

9-12 Using Phenomena to Teach Science
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Why do we teach science? Is it to memorize the phases of mitosis, or to understand why a wound heals? In this fast-paced, interactive session, we shift the focus from learning about science to figuring out how the world works. In this session, you will explore how to use real-world phenomena to spark curiosity and drive science instruction. Participants will learn how to anchor lessons in...
See More →
Speakers
KE
JD
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Academic Integrity in the Age AI
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Block by Block: Building Math Success with Catalyst (EM2)
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Strong foundations aren't built all at once, they are crafted block by block with purpose. Math Catalyst provides targeted, strategic support that helps students rebuild unfinished learning and strengthen foundational skills. In this session you will get a chance to explore these intervention resources and learn how to incorporate it into your intervention block.
Speakers
SR
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Canva Video & Audio (Advanced Users)
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to use Canva to create and edit multimedia projects. Participants will practice working with video clips, audio, voiceovers, timing, transitions, and exporting finished videos.
Speakers
JR
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Cross-Curricular Teaching & Integrated Arts
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Numerous sources of educational research show that by widening the contexts in which information is understood greatly increases learning and comprehension. This course seeks to present tangible ways for teachers to collaborate and bring other subjects into their own classroom to improve learning for all.
Speakers
AC
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Engineering for Animals – STEM Learning with the North Carolina Zoo
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how the North Carolina Zoo can serve as a dynamic STEM learning resource for K–5 classrooms. This interactive session highlights accessible STEM resources provided by the Zoo, including a newly launched Zoo App and standards-aligned school programs designed to engage students in engineering, problem-solving, and conservation science. Participants will explore how real-world STEM careers...
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Speakers
KR
ES
KM
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Game Plan for Success: Navigating 6-8 Healthful Living & PE Standards
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will explore how standards are structured, unpack key concepts and skills, and learn practical strategies for translating them into engaging, standards-aligned instruction. Walk away with a clear game plan for supporting student growth in both movement and health literacy.
Speakers
KS
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Getting Familiar with NotebookLM and Gemini Gems
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn how to securely integrate NotebookLM and Custom Gemini Gems into your instructional design. In this hands-on workshop, you will build focused, source-grounded knowledge bases using your own vetted curriculum materials. Learn to create custom student study partners, automated quiz generators, and rubric feedback tools that streamline your workload. Walk away...
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Speakers
TC
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Google Sheets
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
We have a lot of data on students, but sometimes it's hard to get it all organized in a usable format...enter Google Sheets. Come learn basic formatting, conditional formatting, and summary tools that make Sheets do the heavy lifting to make your data make sense.
Speakers
KF
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Google Workspace Creation Tools
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how to empower student creativity and collaboration by exploring the dynamic features of Google Workspace Creation Tools. This session will equip you with practical strategies to design engaging, hands-on projects using applications like Docs, Slides, and Sites to move students from passive consumers to active creators.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

High Leverage Practices for Secondary Teachers
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SC
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

HLP 10
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The goal of this training is to build staff understanding of how special education HLP 10 can be intentionally integrated into FBA and BIPs to increase proactive support, teach replacement behaviors and improve student independence and behavioral outcomes.
Speakers
MC
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

IC Ad Hocs
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
DC
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Learning More in Canvas
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SC
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
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Speakers
CR
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Perfecting the Post Secondary Transition Plan
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Strengthen postsecondary transition plans by utilizing student-centered, compliant decision-making through scenario-based guided practice.
Speakers
LB
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

STEM Lessons On Demand
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
MCS offers highly-interactive, technology-enhanced STEM lessons for science teachers in grades 6-8. These lessons are closely tied to standards for each grade level, and they require NO prep on the teacher's part! Learn more about these lessons, how to request them, and play with some of the technology we have available!
Speakers
WA
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Student with Learning Disabilities: Walk an Hour in Their Shoes
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
An interactive session to help educators understand the academic challenges of students with learning disabilities. What defines this population and how can their needs be met in our classrooms?
Speakers
LS
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Teacher Guide to Student Chromebooks
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable supporting students with their Chromebooks. Participants will learn basic Chromebook navigation, common student troubleshooting steps, simple accessibility tools, and practical routines for helping students solve minor issues.
Speakers
AP
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Teaching Privacy and Safety to Students
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Empower middle school students to safely navigate the digital world by teaching privacy and safety, utilizing Common Sense Media's trusted resources. Gain practical, age-appropriate strategies designed to help young teens protect their personal information and make responsible online choices.
Speakers
MW
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

The Tech-Intentional Classroom
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
WH
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Using Keeley Probes in 6-8 Science
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session introduces 6-8 teachers to using Keeley Probes as a formative assessment tool to uncover student thinking and guide instruction. Participants will experience a probe as learners, analyze student responses to identify misconceptions, and connect their use to the Science and Engineering Practices emphasized in the North Carolina standards. Teachers will leave with practical strategies...
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Speakers
LW
Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
TBA
  50-Minute Session

12:30pm EDT

Canva Essentials
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Learn the basics of using Canva to create clean, professional-looking classroom materials. Participants will practice finding templates, editing text and images, using design elements, and downloading or sharing finished designs.
Speakers
JR
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Classwize and IC Internet Settings
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Speakers
KE
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Cracking Down on Compliance
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
The specialist team will walk participants through the tool used by DPI to complete audits, then they will model with a sample student. Finally teachers will use the tool to complete a mock audit for a student on their caseload.
Speakers
DD
LB
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Elementary Classroom Essentials: Streamlining Teaching with ClassLink & Google Classroom
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Learn how to use ClassLink and Google Classroom together to simplify classroom management, improve organization, and maximize instructional time. In this hands-on session, participants will explore practical strategies for assigning work, managing digital resources, communicating with students, and creating efficient workflows that support student success.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Getting Familiar with NotebookLM and Gemini Gems
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, teachers will learn how to securely integrate NotebookLM and Custom Gemini Gems into your instructional design. In this hands-on workshop, you will build focused, source-grounded knowledge bases using your own vetted curriculum materials. Learn to create custom student study partners, automated quiz generators, and rubric feedback tools that streamline your workload. Walk away...
See More →
Speakers
TC
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Getting Started with SchoolNet
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Grades K-2 Navigating the NC ELA Standards
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
This session provides a concise overview of the new ELA standards, focusing on their structure, organization, and key shifts. Participants will explore major changes, build familiarity with navigating the standards, and receive a clear timeline for implementation to support next steps in their practice.
Speakers
LS
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

High Leverage Practices: K/1st Teacher Assistants from AES, CAR, SPE (Mandatory)
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
HLP Grant initiative for AES, CAR, and SPE. K/1st grade instructional assistants will learn about the most important HLPs that they can incorporate into the classroom alongside their classroom teachers and EC Teachers.
Speakers
SC
ND
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

IC Ad Hocs
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Speakers
DC
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Integrating Engineering into K-5 Standards
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, you’ll code robots, build prototypes, and integrate student devices directly into the core curriculum. You’ll leave with practical, classroom-tested ideas that seamlessly merge engineering challenges with the required K-5 standards.
Speakers
CR
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for Math K-2
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Mastering i-Ready isn’t just about "doing the lessons"—it’s about cultivating the data that fuels student success. In this session, we’ll move beyond the surface-level metrics to uncover the hidden gems within your teacher dashboard that help your classroom thrive. Participants will walk away ready to set a clear path for progress, grow their instructional impact by pinpointing exactly...
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Speakers
BA
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
See More →
Speakers
MW
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

NotebookLM for Admin
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Speakers
DC
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Teacher Guide to Student Chromebooks
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable supporting students with their Chromebooks. Participants will learn basic Chromebook navigation, common student troubleshooting steps, simple accessibility tools, and practical routines for helping students solve minor issues.
Speakers
AP
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Teaching with Robots in 3-5
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Speakers
DC
PP
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

The Power of Play: Why Play Based Learning Matters
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, staff will explore the research behind play-based learning and how it builds foundational skills in communication, social-emotional development, problem-solving, and early literacy and math concepts. Teachers will examine what high-quality play looks like in the classroom and learn how to move from passive supervision to purposeful facilitation of learning during play.
Speakers
MD
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Using Keeley Probes in K–5 Science
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
This session introduces K–5 teachers to using Keeley Probes as a formative assessment tool to uncover student thinking and guide instruction. Participants will experience a probe as learners, analyze student responses to identify misconceptions, and connect their use to the Science and Engineering Practices emphasized in the North Carolina standards. Teachers will leave with practical strategies...
See More →
Speakers
CG
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Vibe Coding: Using AI to Code Custom Web Tools (Advanced User of AI)
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Thanks to AI, you can now build fully custom web apps in minutes without having to write a single line of code. These can include review games, interactive tools, and more. In this session we will learn how to create these web apps, and how to deploy them so that others can access them.
Speakers
WA
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

Virtual Tours, Real-World Science with the North Carolina Zoo
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
Looking for meaningful ways to connect students to real-world science and STEM careers? This session highlights how the North Carolina Zoo app supports classroom instruction through virtual tours, interactive activities, and educator-friendly resources. Participants will explore how Zoo programming and digital content can be used to enhance lessons in science, technology, engineering, and...
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Speakers
KR
EV
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

12:30pm EDT

EDU Handbook - K-5 standardized practices - Train the trainer / Invitation Only
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA

Speakers
KF
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
TBA
  Invitation Only

12:30pm EDT

Newline
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

Speakers
NP
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Invitation Only

1:00pm EDT

NCEES (Secondary)
Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Auditorium
This is a session description.
Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Auditorium
  3-Hour Session

1:30pm EDT

3-5 Using Phenomena to Teach Science
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Why do we teach science? Is it to memorize the water cycle, or to understand why a puddle disappears? In this fast-paced, interactive session, we shift the focus from learning about science to figuring out how the world works. You will explore how to use real-world phenomena to spark curiosity and drive science instruction. Participants will learn how to anchor lessons in meaningful events that...
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Speakers
MC
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

America 250 Read Alouds
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
From August-December, 2026, Moore County teachers will highlight themes related to the 250th celebration of America's independence through school-wide lessons and announcements. In this session, K–5 teachers will review selected texts and accompanying read aloud plans that have been intentionally chosen to reflect key moments, diverse perspectives, and foundational ideals in the nation’s...
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Speakers
DF
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Block by Block: Building Math Success with Catalyst (EM2)
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Strong foundations aren't built all at once, they are crafted block by block with purpose. Math Catalyst provides targeted, strategic support that helps students rebuild unfinished learning and strengthen foundational skills. In this session you will get a chance to explore these intervention resources and learn how to incorporate it into your intervention block.
Speakers
SR
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Canva Video & Audio (Advanced Users)
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Learn how to use Canva to create and edit multimedia projects. Participants will practice working with video clips, audio, voiceovers, timing, transitions, and exporting finished videos.
Speakers
JR
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Elementary Classroom Essentials: Streamlining Teaching with ClassLink & Google Classroom
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Learn how to use ClassLink and Google Classroom together to simplify classroom management, improve organization, and maximize instructional time. In this hands-on session, participants will explore practical strategies for assigning work, managing digital resources, communicating with students, and creating efficient workflows that support student success.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Engineering for Animals – STEM Learning with the North Carolina Zoo
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Discover how the North Carolina Zoo can serve as a dynamic STEM learning resource for K–5 classrooms. This interactive session highlights accessible STEM resources provided by the Zoo, including a newly launched Zoo App and standards-aligned school programs designed to engage students in engineering, problem-solving, and conservation science. Participants will explore how real-world STEM careers...
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Speakers
KR
ES
KM
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

From Friction to Function: Building Partnerships with Vocal Parents
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Adapted from an EC Conference session titled “Dealing with Difficult People,” this session will discuss perceived parent “friction” that is well intended but often rooted in fear or misunderstanding. Come glean strategies for communicating more effectively with parents.
Speakers
JK
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

From Rules to Routines
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
From Rules to Routines" to explore effective classroom management strategies specifically designed for Chromebook-integrated environments. We will focus on shifting away from all-day screen time by establishing healthy digital boundaries and engaging in alternative, tech-free learning routines
Speakers
MW
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Refresher
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Refresher on creating plans for EC and Gen ED students.
Speakers
SC
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Grades 3-5: Navigating the New NC ELA Standards
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
This session provides a concise overview of the new ELA standards, focusing on their structure, organization, and key shifts. Participants will explore major changes, build familiarity with navigating the standards, and receive a clear timeline for implementation to support next steps in their practice.
Speakers
ES
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

How Tech Works in MCS
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, teachers will learn how to successfully navigate operational workflows and protocols involving all things “technology”. We will cover topics including: -Helpdesk tickets (When? How?) -Teacher device tips (Screenshots, Keyboard Shortcuts) -Limiting student PII (Confidential Send in Gmail) -Email signatures -Utilizing Google products efficiently -Who to contact and when to...
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Speakers
avatar for Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

DK
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Integrating Engineering into K-5 Standards
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, you’ll code robots, build prototypes, and integrate student devices directly into the core curriculum. You’ll leave with practical, classroom-tested ideas that seamlessly merge engineering challenges with the required K-5 standards.
Speakers
CR
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for Math 3-5
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Mastering i-Ready isn’t just about "doing the lessons"—it’s about cultivating the data that fuels student success. In this session, we’ll move beyond the surface-level metrics to uncover the hidden gems within your teacher dashboard that help your classroom thrive. Participants will walk away ready to set a clear path for progress, grow their instructional impact by pinpointing exactly...
See More →
Speakers
BA
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

K-2 Using Phenomena to Teach Science
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Why do we teach science? Is it to memorize the basic needs for life, or to understand why an organism survives in an ecosystem? In this fast-paced, interactive session, we shift the focus from learning about science to figuring out how the world works. You will explore how to use real-world phenomena to spark curiosity and drive science instruction. Participants will learn how to anchor lessons in...
See More →
Speakers
LA
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

MajorClarity
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
This interactive workshop is designed to help teachers easily integrate career awareness and college-and-career readiness concepts into everyday learning. Participants will explore how to use MajorClarity by Edmentum, along with ready-to-use digital resources and lesson plans, to introduce students to future career possibilities in an engaging and age-appropriate way. During the session, educators...
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Speakers
TW
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
See More →
Speakers
WA
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

NC Check-Ins- Accessing & Using Online Reports
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
NC Check-Ins are a tool to assess how students are doing towards content mastery, plus it's good practice for the EOGs/EOCs. Come learn how to pull down and read the NC Check-In reports. We will review sample reports and discuss what they can tell us about classroom learning.
Speakers
KF
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Notebook LM & Gems
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
In this session, teachers will learn how to securely integrate NotebookLM and Custom Gemini Gems into your instructional design. In this hands-on workshop, you will build focused, source-grounded knowledge bases using your own vetted curriculum materials. Learn to create custom student study partners, automated quiz generators, and rubric feedback tools that streamline your workload. Walk away...
See More →
Speakers
TC
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Structured Teaching for Learners
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
This training on structured teaching provides educators and support staff with practical strategies to create organized, predictable, and visually supported learning environments for students with autism and significant cognitive disabilities.
Speakers
TC
SW
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

Teacher Guide to Student Chromebooks
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable supporting students with their Chromebooks. Participants will learn basic Chromebook navigation, common student troubleshooting steps, simple accessibility tools, and practical routines for helping students solve minor issues.
Speakers
AP
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

1:30pm EDT

What is AI Really?
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA
Speakers
WH
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Block by Block: Building Math Success with Catalyst (EM2)
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA
Strong foundations aren't built all at once, they are crafted block by block with purpose. Math Catalyst provides targeted, strategic support that helps students rebuild unfinished learning and strengthen foundational skills. In this session you will get a chance to explore these intervention resources and learn how to incorporate it into your intervention block.
Speakers
SR
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Conducting Fidelity Checks on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA
The goal of this training is to provide strategies and resources (a BIP Fidelity Checklist) to support and assess the implementation of student BIPs.
Speakers
SB
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Elementary Classroom Essentials: Streamlining Teaching with ClassLink & Google Classroom
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA
Learn how to use ClassLink and Google Classroom together to simplify classroom management, improve organization, and maximize instructional time. In this hands-on session, participants will explore practical strategies for assigning work, managing digital resources, communicating with students, and creating efficient workflows that support student success.
Speakers
KE
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

From Compliance to Connection: Unlocking Authentic Student Engagement K-5
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA
Explore the critical difference between student compliance and authentic engagement. Through interactive discussion and practical strategies, participants will leave with clear tools to shift from surface-level participation to meaningful, student-driven learning experiences that foster curiosity, ownership, and lasting understanding.
Speakers
AT
DF
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

From Idea to Instruction: Planning Engaging Lessons with Gems & LM
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA
Discover how Gems and LM can help you create engaging, standards-aligned lessons while reducing planning time. In this hands-on session, you'll learn practical strategies for generating lesson ideas, differentiating instruction, creating classroom resources, and streamlining your workflow. Leave with ready-to-use tools and prompts that you can immediately apply in your classroom.
Speakers
RD
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

From Rules to Routines
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA
From Rules to Routines" to explore effective classroom management strategies specifically designed for Chromebook-integrated environments. We will focus on shifting away from all-day screen time by establishing healthy digital boundaries and engaging in alternative, tech-free learning routines
Speakers
AP
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
TBA

2:30pm EDT

Functional Communication
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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Foundations of Communication is an overview of language development and strategies to encourage and teach communication to early language learners and learners with complex needs. Participants will become familiar with communication functions, Augmentative and Alternative communication and ways to embed language into classroom activities.
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TC
SW
MW
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Game Plan for Success: Navigating K–5 Healthful Living & PE Standards
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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In this session, participants will explore how standards are structured, unpack key concepts and skills, and learn practical strategies for translating them into engaging, standards-aligned instruction. Walk away with a clear game plan for supporting student growth in both movement and health literacy.
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DE
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Google Sheets
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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We have a lot of data on students, but sometimes it's hard to get it all organized in a usable format...enter Google Sheets. Come learn basic formatting, conditional formatting, and summary tools that make Sheets do the heavy lifting to make your data make sense.
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KF
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Google Workspace Creation Tools
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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Discover how to empower student creativity and collaboration by exploring the dynamic features of Google Workspace Creation Tools. This session will equip you with practical strategies to design engaging, hands-on projects using applications like Docs, Slides, and Sites to move students from passive consumers to active creators.
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MW
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

HLP 10
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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The goal of this training is to build staff understanding of how special education HLP 10 can be intentionally integrated into FBA and BIPs to increase proactive support, teach replacement behaviors and improve student independence and behavioral outcomes.
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MC
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

How Tech Works in MCS
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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In this session, teachers will learn how to successfully navigate operational workflows and protocols involving all things “technology”. We will cover topics including: -Helpdesk tickets (When? How?) -Teacher device tips (Screenshots, Keyboard Shortcuts) -Limiting student PII (Confidential Send in Gmail) -Email signatures -Utilizing Google products efficiently -Who to contact and when to...
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TC
DK
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

K-5 iREADY ELA iReady, Set, Grow
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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In this session, teachers will learn how to use i-Ready Diagnostic data to inform instruction by identifying student needs and creating targeted small groups. Participants will learn how to monitor student usage in MyPath, including time on task, lesson completion, and progress, to ensure students are engaged and growing.
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ES
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with Classwize
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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In this session, teachers will learn best practices to manage student Chromebook usage with our classroom management application Classwize. Session participants will see the teacher view AND student view as we discuss appropriate uses of the following: -Rules -Focus Lists -Pushing out desired websites to students -Limiting tabs -Pausing internet access -Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports...
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Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

One Classroom, One Team: Creating Consistency Between Teachers and Instructional Assistants
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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Preschool Teachers and Instructional Assistants will explore how to build a cohesive, team based classroom that promotes consistency. The team will work to clarify roles and responsibilities, strengthen communication and develop shared instructional ideas.
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MD
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Polishing the PWN
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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The Prior Written Notice is perhaps the most important document. It summarizes the entire meeting and is the first go-to for clarification. Learn how to strengthen your team’s PWNs. Specialists will walk through multiple examples of PWNs and how they can be made stronger. Teachers will have time to explore PWNs they have written in the past.
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LO
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Ready for mCLASS Data: An If-Then Approach to LETRS and Core Instruction
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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This session will prepare educators to confidently respond to mCLASS data by using a proactive “If-then” instructional framework grounded in LETRS and core program alignment. This session will highlight how LETRS routines and district resources work together to support targeted instruction once data is received. Participants will leave with a clear structure for deciding what to teach next,...
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LS
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Residency- Starting off on the Right Foot with EC considerations
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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This is an annually repeated training providing an overview of county support, data notebooks, EC green folder set up, data sheet entry, case load expectations, student progress monitoring tools and Goal book resources to help you start your year off right!
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JK
LB
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Spike Robotics Coach Training
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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Attention current OR aspiring Spike coaches! In this session we will learn the basic skills needed to be successful in our elementary robotics program, from making the robot move to operating with sensors. We will also explore the coaching curriculum provided to elementary coaches.
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WA
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Student with Learning Disabilities: Walk an Hour in Their Shoes
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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An interactive session to help educators understand the academic challenges of students with learning disabilities. What defines this population and how can their needs be met in our classrooms?
Speakers
LS
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Teacher Guide to Student Chromebooks
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable supporting students with their Chromebooks. Participants will learn basic Chromebook navigation, common student troubleshooting steps, simple accessibility tools, and practical routines for helping students solve minor issues.
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JR
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

The STEM Resource Playground
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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Drop by this hands-on playground to test-drive all our favorite STEM tools at your own pace. You’ll leave with tons of inspiration and practical ideas for using these resources to boost student engagement in your daily lessons.
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CR
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

The Tech-Intentional Classroom
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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WH
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Using Keeley Probes in K–5 Science
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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This session introduces K–5 teachers to using Keeley Probes as a formative assessment tool to uncover student thinking and guide instruction. Participants will experience a probe as learners, analyze student responses to identify misconceptions, and connect their use to the Science and Engineering Practices emphasized in the North Carolina standards. Teachers will leave with practical strategies...
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CG
Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
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