2026 Moore Learning Conference

2026 Moore Learning Conference

8:00am EDT

K-5 Required NCEES Training

Friday August 21, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT

This mandatory all-staff session, guest speaker Cheryl Fuller will demystify the North Carolina School Teacher Evaluation Instrument. This workshop is designed to ensure everyone has a shared, thorough understanding of the state's evaluation standards and process. Rather than viewing the evaluation as a hurdle, Cheryl will coach us on how to use these standards as a tool to refine our instruction,...
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Friday August 21, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am EDT
Auditorium

3-Hour Session

8:30am EDT

McKinney-Vento for All Counselors and All Social Workers

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

Speakers

Tambra Chamberlain

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Media Center

8:30am EDT

6-12 Science & Social Studies - Aligned Questions using SchoolNet

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

104

Limited Capacity full

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

Diane Fey

Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies, Moore County Schools

Diane Fey has served as the Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies with Moore County Schools since 2013. She is passionate about quality Social Studies education and supporting advanced learners.

Lee Ann Holmes

Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, & PE, Schoolnet Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Lee Ann is the Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, and Physical Education for Moore County Schools with more than 30 years of experience in education. Her career has included roles as a high school teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, Planning, Accountability and Research... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
104

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

200

Limited Capacity full

In this session, we will explore different strategies for continuing and strengthening the learning that goes on in your classroom. By the end of this session, you will have a list of practical tools and strategies that accurately reflect and reinforce the skills being taught in your class.

Speakers

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
200

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

8:30am EDT

Building Partnerships with Vocal Parents

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

101

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Jessica Kellermann

EC Specialist, Moore County Schools

K-5 Elementary EC Specialist for Standard Content

FrictiontoFunction pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
101

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

8:30am EDT

Canva Essentials

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

205

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Jocelyn Remington

Moore County Schools

Jocelyn Remington is a Digital Integration Facilitator with Moore County Schools, supporting teachers in meaningful technology integration. She brings a background in UX/UI development, with a focus on accessibility, design systems, and instructional design.

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
205

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin

8:30am EDT

Ditching the Digital Worksheets - Active Student Creation in Google Workspace

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

202

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

Rebekah Day

DIF, Moore County Schools

I am currently a Digital Integration Facilitator. I have been in education for 25 years. In the past, I have taught Kindergarten - Sixth Grade. I love helping to engage students in meaningful lessons using STEM.

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
202

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Grades 6-8: Navigating the New NC ELA Standards

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

109

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Elizabeth Spangler

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
109

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers

8:30am EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for ELA 6-8

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

111

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

Rachel Burris

Director of C&I, Moore County Schools

Dr. Rachel Burris is the Director of C&I for MCS. She has been in education for 25 years and has taught 8th grade ELA at West Pine Middle School and grades 6th-8th Social Studies and Gifted in Savannah, Georgia. Over the past 18 years, she has worked in Curriculum and Instruction... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
111

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 6-8 EC Teachers, Admin, MTSS Chairs, Interventionists

8:30am EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for Math 6-8

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

114

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

Arianna Thompson

6-12 Math Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
114

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 6-8 EC Teachers, Admin, MTSS Chairs, Interventionists

8:30am EDT

Managing Active Student Chromebooks with Classroom Manager

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

204

Limited Capacity full

Take the guesswork out of student device monitoring. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore best practices for managing student Chromebooks using Classroom Manager, formerly Classwize. By looking at both the teacher dashboard and the student screen side-by-side, you’ll get a clear, 360-degree view of how the application works. We’ll dive into practical, everyday strategies to keep students...
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Speakers

Tyler Callahan

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
204

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Managing Active Student Chromebooks with Classroom Manager

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

207

Limited Capacity filling up

Take the guesswork out of student device monitoring. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore best practices for managing student Chromebooks using Classroom Manager, formerly Classwize. By looking at both the teacher dashboard and the student screen side-by-side, you’ll get a clear, 360-degree view of how the application works. We’ll dive into practical, everyday strategies to keep students...
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Speakers

Matt Wolf

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

I'm a Digital Integration Facilitator (DIF) who loves to use humor while teaching kids. Moore County Schools has been nice enough to allow me to be employed as a DIF to pair STEM activities with the elementary/middle school disciplines.

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
207

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Mic Drop: Redefining Assessment Through Podcasting

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

213

Limited Capacity full

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

Ryan Giggey

Social Studies Teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
213

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Navigating 504s

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

209

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is for teachers and staff who would like to have a better understanding of 504s. Presentation will include: 504 background information, Evaluation process, Teacher actions, Real accommodations and how to implement them within a classroom setting. We can also discuss any other questions or concerns you may have with regard to 504 students or how to refer a student. ...
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Speakers

Jenn Heitin

At Risk Counselor / 504 Coordinator, Moore County Schools

I have been in education since 1996. I have experience teaching in 4 countries and 3 counties here in NC. I have taught all grade levels, from preschool through college. My degree in Psychology is what led me into the realm of counseling, and it's what keeps me asking questions about... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
209

50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

NC Check-Ins- Accessing & Using Online Reports

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

103

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

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
103

50-Minute Session

8:30am EDT

Polishing the PWN

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

220

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Lori Stewart

IEP Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Polishing the PWN pptx

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
220

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

8:30am EDT

Read, Write, Speak and Think: Materials that Support Higher Order Math Thinking

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

120

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Justin Blackburn

Math Teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
120

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Smarter Screen Time: Research-Backed Tech Integration

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

201

Limited Capacity seats available

Educational technology is highly impactful when it is purposeful, time-bound, and goal-aligned—but how do we actually bridge the gap between theory and everyday classroom practice? In this session, we will look past the assumptions and dive into the concrete research defining the "When, Where, and How" of purposeful tech integration. You will walk away with a practical framework designed to help...
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Speakers

Clint Rogers

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
201

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Start Smart: Leveraging Pre Assessments to Maximize Student Success

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

106

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

Ashlee Ciccone

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
106

50-Minute Session

Audience Teacher Leaders, Admin

8:30am EDT

Structured Teaching for Learners

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

110

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

Tracy Cropley

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea Walter

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea graduated from Clearwater Christian College in 2011 with an Elementary Education Degree with ESOL Certification. She currently holds dual certification in Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education: General Curriculum K-12. She has spent the last 11 years teaching students... Read More →

Structured Teaching pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
110

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, EC TAs/1:1s

8:30am EDT

Student Chromebooks: Capabilities, Accessibility, and Troubleshooting

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

206

Limited Capacity seats available

This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable managing classroom devices and 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

Ashley Priem

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Currently, Ashley Priem is an ISTE-certified, Digital Integration Facilitator in Sandhills region of North Carolina, with over 20 years of experience. She previously taught 4th grade at an International Baccalaureate school. She has served as a Media Coordinator, Varsity Girls Soc... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
206

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Terrific Trio: Syncing up Gen Ed and EC for Student Success

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

118

Limited Capacity seats available

We will show how small group station rotations benefit middle school students in the inclusion classroom. We will share data, helpful hints and strategies to set up your classroom to help students be successful. Information will be shared in a rotation style classroom setting.

Speakers

Tammy Jones

6th grade math teacher, Moore County Schools

Stephen Bowe

TA, Moore County Schools

Megan Jones

7th grade EC Inclusion Teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
118

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers

8:30am EDT

The 70/30 Device Balance: Maximizing Instructional Impact

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

108

Limited Capacity full

This session introduces the 70/30 instructional framework and its emphasis on active learning and intentional technology use. Staff will explore the rationale behind the guidance, clarify expectations for classroom implementation, distinguish between 70% active-learning experiences and 30% screen-mediated activities, and consider how purposeful technology supports high-quality instruction and...
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Speakers

Will Herring

Assistant Director for Technology, Moore County Schools

Will Herring was formerly a high school teacher, instructional technology facilitator, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Technology and Digital Learning for Moore County Schools. His areas of interest and responsibility include end-user training, platform support... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
108

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin

8:30am EDT

Vibe Coding: Using AI to Code Custom Web Tools (Advanced Users of AI)

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

203

Limited Capacity seats available

With 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

Will Allred

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
203

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

8:30am EDT

Review of Theatre Arts Standards, Performance Expectations, and Planning for Theatre Arts

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:20am EDT

400

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will collaborate to review the implementation of the new standards. Teachers will plan for upcoming all county theatre performance in the fall and workshops in the spring. Teachers will discuss assessment of student skills and how to assign them to the appropriate class levels.

Speakers

Adam Faw

Theatre Arts Teacher

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:20am EDT
400

8:30am EDT

Review of Music Standards, Performance Expectations, and Planning for Band

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am EDT

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

Jessica Simmons

Band Director, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am EDT
Band

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

8:30am EDT

Review of Music Standards, Performance Expectations, and Planning for Orchestra

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am EDT

153

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

Eric Kopecky

teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:20am EDT
153

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

BTAM (9-12 Counselors and Social Workers)

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

401

Speakers

Chris Monroe

School Counselor

Michelle Crews

School counselor, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
401

9:30am EDT

PLT (K-8 Counselors and Social Workers)

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

Speakers

Amanda Blake

School Counselor

Sarah Thomas

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Media Center

9:30am EDT

6-8 Using Phenomena to Teach Science

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

104

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Lee Ann Holmes

Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, & PE, Schoolnet Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Lee Ann is the Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, and Physical Education for Moore County Schools with more than 30 years of experience in education. Her career has included roles as a high school teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, Planning, Accountability and Research... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
104

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers

9:30am EDT

9-12 Using Phenomena to Teach Science

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

114

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

Jeanine Dallimore

Teacher, Moore County Schools

I currently teach Biology and AP Biology. I have taught science since January 2015. I also coach Science Olympiad.

Katie Enos

Teacher - Pinecrest, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
114

50-Minute Session

Audience 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

200

Limited Capacity filling up

In this session, we will explore different strategies for continuing and strengthening the learning that goes on in your classroom. By the end of this session, you will have a list of practical tools and strategies that accurately reflect and reinforce the skills being taught in your class.

Speakers

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
200

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

9:30am EDT

Beginners: Build Your Canvas Course

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

208

Limited Capacity full

Ready to set up your Canvas course for success? This hands-on professional development session guides you step-by-step through building a clear, organized, and engaging Canvas course. Designed specifically for beginners, this training covers core navigation, key settings, content creation, and publishing options—equipping you to launch your course with confidence.

Speakers

Sarah Cobbs

English and Psychology Teacher, Moore County Schools

I am a West Virginia native who moved to the Tarheel State to complete my master's at UNC Wilmington. I have been in education for 10 years and am a high school English and Psychology teacher. I am passionate about Ed Tech and was chosen to be an Instructure (AKA Canvas) Advocate... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
208

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Behavior Strategies for Autism

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

110

Limited Capacity filling up

This training provides educators with evidence-based strategies to support students with autism spectrum disorder (Autism spectrum disorder). Topics include proactive behavior supports, visual schedules, reinforcement systems, functional behavior basics, and de-escalation strategies. Educators will learn how to reduce challenging behaviors, teach replacement skills, and increase student engagement...
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Speakers

Molly Wolf

Speech Language Pathologist, Moore County Schools

Tracy Cropley

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea Walter

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea graduated from Clearwater Christian College in 2011 with an Elementary Education Degree with ESOL Certification. She currently holds dual certification in Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education: General Curriculum K-12. She has spent the last 11 years teaching students... Read More →

Behavior Problem Solving A Proactive Support Guide for Educators pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
110

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 EC Teachers, 9-12 EC Teachers

9:30am EDT

Beyond Memorization: Building AP-Level Thinking in Any Classroom

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

116

Limited Capacity full

What if AP-level thinking wasn't limited to AP courses? This interactive session will demonstrate how teachers can cultivate analysis, inquiry, argumentation, and evidence-based reasoning in any classroom. Participants will experience practical strategies that elevate rigor without increasing workload or overwhelming students. Whether you teach middle school science, high school English, or...
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Speakers

Ben Denton

Social Studies Teacher, Moore County Schools

Kaitlin Welch

Teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
116

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Canva Essentials

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

205

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

Jocelyn Remington

Moore County Schools

Jocelyn Remington is a Digital Integration Facilitator with Moore County Schools, supporting teachers in meaningful technology integration. She brings a background in UX/UI development, with a focus on accessibility, design systems, and instructional design.

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
205

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin

9:30am EDT

Conducting Fidelity Checks on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

213

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

Sara Bigley

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
213

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, EC TAs/1:1s, Counselors, Admin

9:30am EDT

CSI: Moore County (Administrators)

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

204

Limited Capacity seats available

Chromebook Security Investigation - What to look for when you have a student that is violating Responsible Use Policy, or worse. Covering what you can see using our online monitoring platforms, Google for Education, and looking at the device itself.

Speakers

Kendt Eklund

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
204

50-Minute Session

Audience Admin

9:30am EDT

From Idea to Instruction: Planning Engaging Lessons with Gems & Gemini Notebook

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

202

Limited Capacity full

Discover how Gems and LM can help you create engaging, standards-aligned lessons that get students reading, writing, thinking, and speaking 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...
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Speakers

Rebekah Day

DIF, Moore County Schools

I am currently a Digital Integration Facilitator. I have been in education for 25 years. In the past, I have taught Kindergarten - Sixth Grade. I love helping to engage students in meaningful lessons using STEM.

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
202

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Refresher

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

121

Limited Capacity filling up

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Refresher on creating plans for EC and Gen ED students. This session is designed for EC Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators on how to access and create a FBA and BIP for students.

Speakers

Sarah Chapman

Assistant EC Director, Moore County Schools

FBA and BIP PD pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
121

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 EC Teachers, 9-12 EC Teachers, Counselors

9:30am EDT

Gemini Notebook Build Lab: Leveraging Tools for Operational Efficiency

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

118

Limited Capacity seats available

This isn’t a sit-and-get presentation—it’s a hands-on development lab. Bring your laptops, your data files, and your pre-planned blueprints for building-level operational improvement. This workshop is entirely dedicated to helping leadership teams build custom, functional AI workspaces using NotebookLM’s RAG capabilities. Technical support will be in the room to help you troubleshoot and...
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Speakers

Dustin Cherry

Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
118

50-Minute Session

Audience Admin

9:30am EDT

Grades 9-12: Navigating the New NC ELA Standards

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

109

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Elizabeth Spangler

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
109

50-Minute Session

Audience 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

How Tech Works in MCS: Making Your Daily Routines Easier

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

111

Limited Capacity filling up

Let’s face it—when the classroom tech isn't working smoothly, it slows everyone down. In this practical session, we’ll show you how to get the most out of your school computer and digital tools with zero headache. You’ll walk away with quick shortcut secrets, easy ways to protect student privacy, and a clear guide on exactly how to get fast help when things go wrong. What we will cover:...
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Speakers

Dorenda Kidd

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
111

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin

9:30am EDT

MajorClarity

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

119

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

Tannelaine Wilson

Moore County Schools

Middle and High School Back to School Major Clarity Resource Guide (Abbreviated) pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
119

50-Minute Session

Audience Counselors

9:30am EDT

Managing Active Student Chromebooks with Classroom Manager

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

207

Limited Capacity seats available

Take the guesswork out of student device monitoring. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore best practices for managing student Chromebooks using Classroom Manager, formerly Classwize. By looking at both the teacher dashboard and the student screen side-by-side, you’ll get a clear, 360-degree view of how the application works. We’ll dive into practical, everyday strategies to keep students...
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Speakers

Matt Wolf

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

I'm a Digital Integration Facilitator (DIF) who loves to use humor while teaching kids. Moore County Schools has been nice enough to allow me to be employed as a DIF to pair STEM activities with the elementary/middle school disciplines.

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
207

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Managing Active Student Chromebooks with Classroom Manager

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

203

Limited Capacity filling up

Take the guesswork out of student device monitoring. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore best practices for managing student Chromebooks using Classroom Manager, formerly Classwize. By looking at both the teacher dashboard and the student screen side-by-side, you’ll get a clear, 360-degree view of how the application works. We’ll dive into practical, everyday strategies to keep students...
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Speakers

Will Allred

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
203

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Residency- Starting off on the Right Foot with EC considerations

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

101

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

Leah Bartram

EC Instructional Specialist, Moore County Schools

Jessica Kellermann

EC Specialist, Moore County Schools

K-5 Elementary EC Specialist for Standard Content

ResidencyRightFoot pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
101

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 NEW EC Teachers, 9-12 NEW EC Teachers

9:30am EDT

Smarter Screen Time: Research-Backed Tech Integration

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

201

Limited Capacity seats available

Educational technology is highly impactful when it is purposeful, time-bound, and goal-aligned—but how do we actually bridge the gap between theory and everyday classroom practice? In this session, we will look past the assumptions and dive into the concrete research defining the "When, Where, and How" of purposeful tech integration. You will walk away with a practical framework designed to help...
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Speakers

Clint Rogers

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
201

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Social Studies in the Age of AI

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

106

Limited Capacity full

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

Diane Fey

Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies, Moore County Schools

Diane Fey has served as the Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies with Moore County Schools since 2013. She is passionate about quality Social Studies education and supporting advanced learners.

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
106

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Take A Walk Through an IEP

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

209

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will take a walk-through of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), focusing on the core sections of the document and the purpose of each component.Participants will gain a better understanding of how the information within an IEP guides instruction and supports the individual needs of students with disabilities. The session will also highlight the critical role of the general...
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Speakers

Dee Dee Terry

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
209

50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

The 70/30 Device Balance: Maximizing Instructional Impact

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

108

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces the 70/30 instructional framework and its emphasis on active learning and intentional technology use. Staff will explore the rationale behind the guidance, clarify expectations for classroom implementation, distinguish between 70% active-learning experiences and 30% screen-mediated activities, and consider how purposeful technology supports high-quality instruction and...
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Speakers

Will Herring

Assistant Director for Technology, Moore County Schools

Will Herring was formerly a high school teacher, instructional technology facilitator, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Technology and Digital Learning for Moore County Schools. His areas of interest and responsibility include end-user training, platform support... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
108

50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Using Keeley Probes in 6-8 Science

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

220

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

Leigh Warner

Instructional Support Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
220

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers

9:30am EDT

Virtual Tours, Real-World Science with the North Carolina Zoo

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

120

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

Kelly Rawlston-Hawes

School Programs Manager, North Carolina Zoo

Elizabeth Vickery-Lewis

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
120

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

9:30am EDT

Visual Arts Collaborative

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

130

Limited Capacity seats available

Opportunity to connect and collaborate on content, provide updates from state on Arts related policies, standards, and plan for a successful school year.

Speakers

Ellen Duncan

Visual Arts Teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
130

50-Minute Session

9:30am EDT

Without the Device: Building AI and Data Literacy In Your Students

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

206

Limited Capacity seats available

Digital literacy is more than technical skills. This session introduces a simplified framework for the modern classroom, focusing on two critical layers: basic digital competence and data/AI literacy. We will look past the screen to examine concrete lessons that teach students how to evaluate information, understand AI logic, and practice safe digital habits. Participants will walk away with a...
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Speakers

Ashley Priem

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Currently, Ashley Priem is an ISTE-certified, Digital Integration Facilitator in Sandhills region of North Carolina, with over 20 years of experience. She previously taught 4th grade at an International Baccalaureate school. She has served as a Media Coordinator, Varsity Girls Soc... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
206

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors

9:30am EDT

EDU Handbook - 6-12 standardized practices - Train the Trainer

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

103

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
103

Invitation Only

9:30am EDT

6-12 Choral Teachers Standards Review and All County Chorus Planning:

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 11:20am EDT

219

Limited Capacity seats available

This is a required session for 6-12 Choral Teachers. We will review the new standards and discuss ideas for classroom implementation. Additionally, we will begin planning for our All County Chorus Event.

Speakers

Dr. Michael Martin

Director of Choirs, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 9:30am - 11:20am EDT
219

2-Hour Session

10:30am EDT

BTAM (K-8 Counselors and Social Workers)

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

401

Speakers

Chris Monroe

School Counselor

Michelle Crews

School counselor, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
401

10:30am EDT

PLT (9-12 Counselors)

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Speakers

Amanda Blake

School Counselor

Sarah Thomas

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Media Center

10:30am EDT

9-12 Using Phenomena to Teach Science

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

114

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

Jeanine Dallimore

Teacher, Moore County Schools

I currently teach Biology and AP Biology. I have taught science since January 2015. I also coach Science Olympiad.

Katie Enos

Teacher - Pinecrest, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
114

50-Minute Session

Audience 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

200

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, we will explore different strategies for continuing and strengthening the learning that goes on in your classroom. By the end of this session, you will have a list of practical tools and strategies that accurately reflect and reinforce the skills being taught in your class.

Speakers

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
200

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

10:30am EDT

Ad Hoc Reporting for Beginners

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

118

Limited Capacity seats available

Find yourself looking for data in Infinite Campus? Ad Hocs are your solution. Learn what Ad Hoc reporting is, most used fields to pull, and leave with real world examples to help make your life easier.

Speakers

Dustin Cherry

Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
118

50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Block by Block: Building Math Success with Catalyst (EM2)

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

214

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Samantha Ripley

Instructional Support Facilitator, Moore County Schools

K-5 Instructional Support Facilitator, Vass-Lakeview Elementary

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
214

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Interventions, MTSS Chairs

10:30am EDT

Canva Video & Audio (Advanced Users)

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

205

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Jocelyn Remington

Moore County Schools

Jocelyn Remington is a Digital Integration Facilitator with Moore County Schools, supporting teachers in meaningful technology integration. She brings a background in UX/UI development, with a focus on accessibility, design systems, and instructional design.

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
205

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Cross-Curricular Teaching & Integrated Arts

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

400

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

Aaron Coston

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
400

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Data-Driven Engagement: Leveraging Canvas Tools for Student Success & Clear Expectations

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

208

Limited Capacity filling up

Creating a well-organized course is only half the battle—knowing how students interact with it and keeping expectations crystal clear is what drives engagement. This practical professional development session shows educators how to use built-in Canvas data features, set up clean navigation standards, and leverage quick communication workflows to support student accountability.

Speakers

Sarah Cobbs

English and Psychology Teacher, Moore County Schools

I am a West Virginia native who moved to the Tarheel State to complete my master's at UNC Wilmington. I have been in education for 10 years and am a high school English and Psychology teacher. I am passionate about Ed Tech and was chosen to be an Instructure (AKA Canvas) Advocate... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
208

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Ditching the Digital Worksheets - Active Student Creation in Google Workspace

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

202

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

Rebekah Day

DIF, Moore County Schools

I am currently a Digital Integration Facilitator. I have been in education for 25 years. In the past, I have taught Kindergarten - Sixth Grade. I love helping to engage students in meaningful lessons using STEM.

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
202

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Engineering for Animals – STEM Learning with the North Carolina Zoo

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

120

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

Kelly Rawlston-Hawes

School Programs Manager, North Carolina Zoo

Elizabeth Stratton

Kaimyn Michael

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
120

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, Admin

10:30am EDT

From Compliance to Connection: Unlocking Authentic Student Engagement 6-12

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

106

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Diane Fey

Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies, Moore County Schools

Diane Fey has served as the Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies with Moore County Schools since 2013. She is passionate about quality Social Studies education and supporting advanced learners.

Arianna Thompson

6-12 Math Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
106

50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

From Rules to Routines: Managing the 1:1 Chromebook Classroom

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

206

Limited Capacity seats available

This session moves past mandates and monitoring to help teachers build predictable, structured digital routines that promote learning and maximize instructional time. We will map out the complete Chromebook lifecycle of a class period, exploring concrete procedures for smooth digital transitions, managing dead batteries and common issues without disrupting instruction, and handling off-task...
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Speakers

Ashley Priem

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Currently, Ashley Priem is an ISTE-certified, Digital Integration Facilitator in Sandhills region of North Carolina, with over 20 years of experience. She previously taught 4th grade at an International Baccalaureate school. She has served as a Media Coordinator, Varsity Girls Soc... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
206

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Game Plan for Success: Navigating/Updates 6-9 Healthful Living & PE Standards

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

213

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, participants (6th-9th grade) 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. Updated information on puberty 6th-9th grade and CPR curriculum. ...
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Speakers

Kendall Smith

teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
213

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Getting Started with SchoolNet

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

104

Limited Capacity seats available

This beginner-friendly, sessoin is designed to build your confidence and clarity within the SchoolNet platform. Grounded in Pillar 4 (Data-Driven Decisions), participants will learn basic navigation, discover how to locate high-quality, pre-built district assessments, and explore simple ways to deliver standards-aligned classroom checkpoints. We will also demystify the online reporting dashboard,...
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Speakers

Lee Ann Holmes

Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, & PE, Schoolnet Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Lee Ann is the Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, and Physical Education for Moore County Schools with more than 30 years of experience in education. Her career has included roles as a high school teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, Planning, Accountability and Research... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
104

50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

High Leverage Practices for Secondary Teachers

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

121

Limited Capacity filling up

This session will look at the High Leverage Practices based on evidence based strategies for HLP 8/22: Providing Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students Learning Behaviors and HLP 9 Teaching Social Behaviors. This session is designed for any and all staff in order to learn more strategies to promotive positive classroom behaviors.

Speakers

Sarah Chapman

Assistant EC Director, Moore County Schools

MCS HLP 8 22 Presentation for MLC pdf

MCS HLP Master HLP 9 Presentation pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
121

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, EC TAs/1:1s

10:30am EDT

HLP 10

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

101

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

Mac Capps

Behavior Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
101

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, EC TAs/1:1s, Counselors, Admin

10:30am EDT

Leading Together with AI: Making Grade-Level Content Comprehensible for Level 1–2 Multilingual Learner Without Lowering Rigor

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

110

Limited Capacity seats available

Emerging multilingual learners at WIDA Levels 1-2 often face a gap between rigorous academic content and developing English proficiency. This interactive session demonstrates how artificial intelligence can serve as a linguistic scaffolding partner—helping teachers make grade-level learning comprehensible without reducing cognitive demand. Participants will learn a practical system for using AI...
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Speakers

Fabiola Neira

Southern Middle School - Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
110

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

10:30am EDT

MTSS Implementation - What does it look like in a building?

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

111

Limited Capacity seats available

Ready to upgrade your school's MTSS framework? Join Principals Kimberly Coe and Quinetta Pratt as they reveal how to transform a standard, compliance-driven model into a high-impact system that can boost your school’s implementation.. In this practical session, attendees will learn how to tackle tough barriers like staff buy-in and data overload, build non-negotiable intervention blocks into...
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Speakers

Kim Coe

Principal, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
111

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin, MTSS Chairs

10:30am EDT

Perfecting the Post Secondary Transition Plan

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

109

Limited Capacity seats available

Strengthen postsecondary transition plans by utilizing student-centered, compliant decision-making through scenario-based guided practice.

Speakers

Leah Bartram

EC Instructional Specialist, Moore County Schools

Perfecting Postsecondary Transition Plans pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
109

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin

10:30am EDT

Privacy Isn't Just Passwords

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

207

Limited Capacity seats available

Every click, tap, and location ping leaves a trail, but do our students know who is following it? Move beyond basic password safety to equip middle and high school students with true data literacy. In this eye-opening session, we will explore what data students actively and passively put out into the world, uncovering the common—and highly unexpected—ways their information is harvested (from...
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Speakers

Matt Wolf

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

I'm a Digital Integration Facilitator (DIF) who loves to use humor while teaching kids. Moore County Schools has been nice enough to allow me to be employed as a DIF to pair STEM activities with the elementary/middle school disciplines.

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
207

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, Counselors, Admin

10:30am EDT

Reading, Writing, and Results: The Instructional Shifts That Changed Student Outcomes

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

116

Limited Capacity filling up

leave with real world examples to help make your life easier.

Speakers

Michelle Starcher

Assistant Principal, Moore County Schools

Jeremy Swofford

Principal, Moore County Schools

Dr. Bortz

Third grade teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
116

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Admin, MTSS Chairs

10:30am EDT

Sign, Send, Secure: Email Skills (and more!) Every Educator Needs

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

103

Limited Capacity seats available

Level up your Google Workspace skills! This hands-on session covers email setup, signatures, secure send, and phishing awareness, plus calendar management and Google Chat. Walk away with practical tools to communicate professionally, stay organized, and protect sensitive information—all within the Google tools you already use daily.

Speakers

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
103

50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Smarter Screen Time: Research-Backed Tech Integration

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

201

Limited Capacity filling up

Educational technology is highly impactful when it is purposeful, time-bound, and goal-aligned—but how do we actually bridge the gap between theory and everyday classroom practice? In this session, we will look past the assumptions and dive into the concrete research defining the "When, Where, and How" of purposeful tech integration. You will walk away with a practical framework designed to help...
See More →

Speakers

Clint Rogers

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
201

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

STEM Lessons On Demand (MS Science)

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

203

Limited Capacity seats available

MCS offers highly-interactive, technology-enhanced STEM lessons for science teachers in grades 6-8. These lessons closely tie to standards for each grade level and require no prep on the teacher's part! Learn more about these lessons, how to request them, and play with some of the available technology!

Speakers

Will Allred

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
203

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Student with Learning Disabilities: Walk an Hour in Their Shoes

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

220

Limited Capacity filling up

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? This session would be especially beneficial for General Education teachers, Teacher assistants, and EC Teacher Assistants.

Speakers

Lori Stewart

IEP Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes ppt

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
220

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

10:30am EDT

Take A Walk Through an IEP

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

209

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will take a walk-through of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), focusing on the core sections of the document and the purpose of each component.Participants will gain a better understanding of how the information within an IEP guides instruction and supports the individual needs of students with disabilities. The session will also highlight the critical role of the general...
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Speakers

Dee Dee Terry

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
209

50-Minute Session

10:30am EDT

Targeted AI for Staff: Gemini Notebook and Gemini Gems

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

204

Limited Capacity filling up

In this session, teachers will learn how to integrate Gemini Notebook and 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 with...
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Speakers

Tyler Callahan

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
204

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, Counselors, Admin

10:30am EDT

The 70/30 Device Balance: Maximizing Instructional Impact

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

108

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces the 70/30 instructional framework and its emphasis on active learning and intentional technology use. Staff will explore the rationale behind the guidance, clarify expectations for classroom implementation, distinguish between 70% active-learning experiences and 30% screen-mediated activities, and consider how purposeful technology supports high-quality instruction and...
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Speakers

Will Herring

Assistant Director for Technology, Moore County Schools

Will Herring was formerly a high school teacher, instructional technology facilitator, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Technology and Digital Learning for Moore County Schools. His areas of interest and responsibility include end-user training, platform support... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
108

50-Minute Session

12:30pm EDT

2nd - 5th Classroom Essentials: Streamlining Teaching with ClassLink & Google Classroom

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

202

Limited Capacity full

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

Rebekah Day

DIF, Moore County Schools

I am currently a Digital Integration Facilitator. I have been in education for 25 years. In the past, I have taught Kindergarten - Sixth Grade. I love helping to engage students in meaningful lessons using STEM.

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
202

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

Ad Hoc Reporting for Beginners

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

118

Limited Capacity seats available

Find yourself looking for data in Infinite Campus? Ad Hocs are your solution. Learn what Ad Hoc reporting is, most used fields to pull, and leave with real world examples to help make your life easier.

Speakers

Dustin Cherry

Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
118

50-Minute Session

12:30pm EDT

Canva Essentials

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

200

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

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
200

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

Canva Essentials

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

205

Limited Capacity full

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

Jocelyn Remington

Moore County Schools

Jocelyn Remington is a Digital Integration Facilitator with Moore County Schools, supporting teachers in meaningful technology integration. She brings a background in UX/UI development, with a focus on accessibility, design systems, and instructional design.

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
205

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

CSI: Moore County (Administrators)

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

101

Limited Capacity seats available

Chromebook Security Investigation - What to look for when you have a student that is violating Responsible Use Policy, or worse. Covering what you can see using our online monitoring platforms, Google for Education, and looking at the device itself.

Speakers

Kendt Eklund

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
101

50-Minute Session

Audience Admin

12:30pm EDT

Curriculum + Coding = Creative Connections

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

110

Limited Capacity seats available

Engaging students through the use of robots to reinforce and enhance curriculum and instruction. Teachers will leave with a basic introduction to coding programs and practical ways to use them in the classroom.

Speakers

Paula Painter

teacher, Moore County Schools

Dawn Cazier

teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
110

50-Minute Session

Audience 3-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

From Compliance to Connection: Unlocking Authentic Student Engagement K-5

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

106

Limited Capacity seats available

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

Diane Fey

Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies, Moore County Schools

Diane Fey has served as the Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies with Moore County Schools since 2013. She is passionate about quality Social Studies education and supporting advanced learners.

Arianna Thompson

6-12 Math Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
106

50-Minute Session

12:30pm EDT

Game Plan for Success: Navigating K–5 Healthful Living & PE Standards

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

116

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Dana Evans

Teacher, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
116

50-Minute Session

12:30pm EDT

Grades K-2 Navigating the NC ELA Standards

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

108

Limited Capacity full

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

Lane Street

ISF, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
108

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

High Leverage Practices: K/1st Teacher Assistants from AES, CAR, SPE (Mandatory)

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

121

Limited Capacity full

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

Sarah Chapman

Assistant EC Director, Moore County Schools

Nicole Deal

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
121

50-Minute Session

Audience TAs, EC TAs/1:1s

12:30pm EDT

Integrating Engineering into K-5 Standards

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

201

Limited Capacity full

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

Clint Rogers

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
201

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for Math K-2

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

114

Limited Capacity full

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

Brandi Allred

K-5 Math Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
114

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, Admin, MTSS Chairs

12:30pm EDT

K-2 Using Phenomena to Teach Science

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

104

Limited Capacity full

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...
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Speakers

Lee Ann Holmes

Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, & PE, Schoolnet Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Lee Ann is the Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, and Physical Education for Moore County Schools with more than 30 years of experience in education. Her career has included roles as a high school teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, Planning, Accountability and Research... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
104

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

K-5 Music: District PLT

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

Limited Capacity seats available

We will meet as a PLT to discuss standards, strategies, and upcoming plans. This session will be the length of all 3 sessions.

Speakers

Kim Hilliard

Teacher, Moore County Schools

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

50-Minute Session

Audience K-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

Managing Active Student Chromebooks with Classroom Manager

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

207

Limited Capacity full

Take the guesswork out of student device monitoring. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore best practices for managing student Chromebooks using Classroom Manager, formerly Classwize. By looking at both the teacher dashboard and the student screen side-by-side, you’ll get a clear, 360-degree view of how the application works. We’ll dive into practical, everyday strategies to keep students...
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Speakers

Matt Wolf

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

I'm a Digital Integration Facilitator (DIF) who loves to use humor while teaching kids. Moore County Schools has been nice enough to allow me to be employed as a DIF to pair STEM activities with the elementary/middle school disciplines.

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
207

50-Minute Session

Audience 2-5 Teachers, Admin

12:30pm EDT

Student Chromebooks: Capabilities, Accessibility, and Troubleshooting

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

206

Limited Capacity full

This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable managing classroom devices and 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

Ashley Priem

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Currently, Ashley Priem is an ISTE-certified, Digital Integration Facilitator in Sandhills region of North Carolina, with over 20 years of experience. She previously taught 4th grade at an International Baccalaureate school. She has served as a Media Coordinator, Varsity Girls Soc... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
206

50-Minute Session

Audience 2-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

Targeted AI for Staff: Gemini Notebook and Gemini Gems

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

204

Limited Capacity full

In this session, teachers will learn how to integrate Gemini Notebook and 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 with...
See More →

Speakers

Tyler Callahan

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
204

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

12:30pm EDT

The Power of Play: Why Play Based Learning Matters

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

109

Limited Capacity full

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

Meryl Davidson

Moore County Schools

MLC The Power of Play Based Learning Why Play Matters in Preschool pptx

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
109

50-Minute Session

Audience PreK Teachers, EC TAs/1:1s, Admin

12:30pm EDT

Vibe Coding: Using AI to Code Custom Web Tools (Advanced Users of AI)

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

203

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

Will Allred

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
203

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, Admin

12:30pm EDT

Virtual Tours, Real-World Science with the North Carolina Zoo

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

120

Limited Capacity full

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

Kelly Rawlston-Hawes

School Programs Manager, North Carolina Zoo

Elizabeth Vickery-Lewis

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
120

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, Admin

12:30pm EDT

EDU Handbook - K-5 standardized practices - Train the Trainer

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

103

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
103

Invitation Only

12:30pm EDT

Newline (Invitation Only)

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

NewLine Presenter

Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Aux Gym

Invitation Only

1:00pm EDT

NCEES Training (All Counselors and Social Workers)

Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Speakers

Carla Neal

Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Media Center

1:00pm EDT

6-12 Required NCEES Training

Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

This mandatory all-staff session, guest speaker Cheryl Fuller will demystify the North Carolina School Teacher Evaluation Instrument. This workshop is designed to ensure everyone has a shared, thorough understanding of the state's evaluation standards and process. Rather than viewing the evaluation as a hurdle, Cheryl will coach us on how to use these standards as a tool to refine our instruction,...
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Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Auditorium

3-Hour Session

1:30pm EDT

2nd - 5th Classroom Essentials: Streamlining Teaching with ClassLink & Google Classroom

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

202

Limited Capacity seats available

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

Rebekah Day

DIF, Moore County Schools

I am currently a Digital Integration Facilitator. I have been in education for 25 years. In the past, I have taught Kindergarten - Sixth Grade. I love helping to engage students in meaningful lessons using STEM.

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
202

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

3-5 Using Phenomena to Teach Science

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

104

Limited Capacity seats available

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

Lee Ann Holmes

Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, & PE, Schoolnet Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Lee Ann is the Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, and Physical Education for Moore County Schools with more than 30 years of experience in education. Her career has included roles as a high school teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, Planning, Accountability and Research... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
104

50-Minute Session

Audience 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

America 250 Read Alouds

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

106

Limited Capacity full

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

Diane Fey

Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies, Moore County Schools

Diane Fey has served as the Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies with Moore County Schools since 2013. She is passionate about quality Social Studies education and supporting advanced learners.

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
106

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

Block by Block: Building Math Success with Catalyst (EM2)

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

214

Limited Capacity full

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

Samantha Ripley

Instructional Support Facilitator, Moore County Schools

K-5 Instructional Support Facilitator, Vass-Lakeview Elementary

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
214

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, MTSS Chairs

1:30pm EDT

Canva Video & Audio (Advanced Users)

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

205

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Jocelyn Remington

Moore County Schools

Jocelyn Remington is a Digital Integration Facilitator with Moore County Schools, supporting teachers in meaningful technology integration. She brings a background in UX/UI development, with a focus on accessibility, design systems, and instructional design.

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
205

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

Engineering for Animals – STEM Learning with the North Carolina Zoo

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

120

Limited Capacity full

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

Kelly Rawlston-Hawes

School Programs Manager, North Carolina Zoo

Elizabeth Stratton

Kaimyn Michael

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
120

50-Minute Session

1:30pm EDT

From Friction to Function: Building Partnerships with Vocal Parents

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

101

Limited Capacity full

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

Jessica Kellermann

EC Specialist, Moore County Schools

K-5 Elementary EC Specialist for Standard Content

FrictiontoFunction pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
101

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, Admin

1:30pm EDT

From Rules to Routines: Managing the 1:1 Chromebook Classroom

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

207

Limited Capacity seats available

This session moves past mandates and monitoring to help teachers build predictable, structured digital routines that promote learning and maximize instructional time. We will map out the complete Chromebook lifecycle of a class period, exploring concrete procedures for smooth digital transitions, managing dead batteries and common issues without disrupting instruction, and handling off-task...
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Speakers

Matt Wolf

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

I'm a Digital Integration Facilitator (DIF) who loves to use humor while teaching kids. Moore County Schools has been nice enough to allow me to be employed as a DIF to pair STEM activities with the elementary/middle school disciplines.

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
207

50-Minute Session

Audience 2-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Refresher

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

121

Limited Capacity full

Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Refresher on creating plans for EC and Gen ED students.

Speakers

Sarah Chapman

Assistant EC Director, Moore County Schools

FBA and BIP PD pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
121

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

GeminiNotebook ADMIN Build Lab: Leveraging Tools for Operational Efficiency

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

118

Limited Capacity seats available

This isn’t a sit-and-get presentation—it’s a hands-on development lab. Bring your laptops, your data files, and your pre-planned blueprints for building-level operational improvement. This workshop is entirely dedicated to helping leadership teams build custom, functional AI workspaces using NotebookLM’s RAG capabilities. Technical support will be in the room to help you troubleshoot and...
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Speakers

Dustin Cherry

Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
118

50-Minute Session

Audience Admin

1:30pm EDT

Grades 3-5: Navigating the New NC ELA Standards

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

109

Limited Capacity full

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

Elizabeth Spangler

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
109

50-Minute Session

Audience 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

How Tech Works in MCS: Making Your Daily Routines Easier

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

111

Limited Capacity seats available

Let’s face it—when the classroom tech isn't working smoothly, it slows everyone down. In this practical session, we’ll show you how to get the most out of your school computer and digital tools with zero headache. You’ll walk away with quick shortcut secrets, easy ways to protect student privacy, and a clear guide on exactly how to get fast help when things go wrong. What we will cover:...
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Speakers

Dorenda Kidd

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
111

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, Counselors, Admin

1:30pm EDT

Integrating Engineering into K-5 Standards

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

201

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Clint Rogers

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
201

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

iReady, Set, Grow for Math 3-5

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

114

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Brandi Allred

K-5 Math Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
114

50-Minute Session

Audience 3-5 Teachers, Admin, MTSS Chairs

1:30pm EDT

MajorClarity

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

119

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

Tannelaine Wilson

Moore County Schools

Middle and High School Back to School Major Clarity Resource Guide (Abbreviated) pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
119

50-Minute Session

1:30pm EDT

Managing Active Student Chromebooks with Classroom Manager

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

203

Limited Capacity seats available

Take the guesswork out of student device monitoring. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore best practices for managing student Chromebooks using Classroom Manager, formerly Classwize. By looking at both the teacher dashboard and the student screen side-by-side, you’ll get a clear, 360-degree view of how the application works. We’ll dive into practical, everyday strategies to keep students...
See More →

Speakers

Will Allred

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
203

50-Minute Session

Audience 2-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

NC Check-Ins- Accessing & Using Online Reports

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

103

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

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
103

50-Minute Session

1:30pm EDT

Polishing the PWN

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

220

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

Lori Stewart

IEP Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Polishing the PWN pptx

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
220

50-Minute Session

1:30pm EDT

Structured Teaching for Learners

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

110

Limited Capacity full

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

Tracy Cropley

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea Walter

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea graduated from Clearwater Christian College in 2011 with an Elementary Education Degree with ESOL Certification. She currently holds dual certification in Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education: General Curriculum K-12. She has spent the last 11 years teaching students... Read More →

Structured Teaching pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
110

50-Minute Session

Audience PreK Teachers, K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers, EC TAs/1:1s

1:30pm EDT

Student Chromebooks: Capabilities, Accessibility, and Troubleshooting

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

206

Limited Capacity seats available

This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable managing classroom devices and 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

Ashley Priem

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Currently, Ashley Priem is an ISTE-certified, Digital Integration Facilitator in Sandhills region of North Carolina, with over 20 years of experience. She previously taught 4th grade at an International Baccalaureate school. She has served as a Media Coordinator, Varsity Girls Soc... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
206

50-Minute Session

Audience 2-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

Take A Walk Through an IEP

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

209

Limited Capacity full

This session will take a walk-through of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), focusing on the core sections of the document and the purpose of each component.Participants will gain a better understanding of how the information within an IEP guides instruction and supports the individual needs of students with disabilities. The session will also highlight the critical role of the general...
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Speakers

Leah Bartram

EC Instructional Specialist, Moore County Schools

Dee Dee Terry

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
209

50-Minute Session

1:30pm EDT

Targeted AI for Staff: Gemini Notebook and Gemini Gems

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

204

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, teachers will learn how to integrate Gemini Notebook and 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 with...
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Speakers

Tyler Callahan

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
204

50-Minute Session

Audience K-2 Teachers, 3-5 Teachers

1:30pm EDT

The 70/30 Device Balance: Maximizing Instructional Impact

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

108

Limited Capacity filling up

This session introduces the 70/30 instructional framework and its emphasis on active learning and intentional technology use. Staff will explore the rationale behind the guidance, clarify expectations for classroom implementation, distinguish between 70% active-learning experiences and 30% screen-mediated activities, and consider how purposeful technology supports high-quality instruction and...
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Speakers

Will Herring

Assistant Director for Technology, Moore County Schools

Will Herring was formerly a high school teacher, instructional technology facilitator, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Technology and Digital Learning for Moore County Schools. His areas of interest and responsibility include end-user training, platform support... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
108

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Behavior Strategies for Autism

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

110

Limited Capacity full

This training provides educators with evidence-based strategies to support students with autism spectrum disorder (Autism spectrum disorder). Topics include proactive behavior supports, visual schedules, reinforcement systems, functional behavior basics, and de-escalation strategies. Educators will learn how to reduce challenging behaviors, teach replacement skills, and increase student engagement...
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Speakers

Molly Wolf

Speech Language Pathologist, Moore County Schools

Tracy Cropley

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea Walter

EC Teacher, Moore County Schools

Shea graduated from Clearwater Christian College in 2011 with an Elementary Education Degree with ESOL Certification. She currently holds dual certification in Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education: General Curriculum K-12. She has spent the last 11 years teaching students... Read More →

Behavior Problem Solving A Proactive Support Guide for Educators pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
110

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Block by Block: Building Math Success with Catalyst (EM2)

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

214

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Samantha Ripley

Instructional Support Facilitator, Moore County Schools

K-5 Instructional Support Facilitator, Vass-Lakeview Elementary

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
214

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Conducting Fidelity Checks on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

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

213

Limited Capacity full

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

Sara Bigley

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
213

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Ditching the Digital Worksheets - Active Student Creation in Google Workspace

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

207

Limited Capacity filling up

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

Matt Wolf

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

I'm a Digital Integration Facilitator (DIF) who loves to use humor while teaching kids. Moore County Schools has been nice enough to allow me to be employed as a DIF to pair STEM activities with the elementary/middle school disciplines.

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
207

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

From Compliance to Connection: Unlocking Authentic Student Engagement K-5

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

106

Limited Capacity full

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

Diane Fey

Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies, Moore County Schools

Diane Fey has served as the Specialist for Advanced Studies and Social Studies with Moore County Schools since 2013. She is passionate about quality Social Studies education and supporting advanced learners.

Arianna Thompson

6-12 Math Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
106

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

From Idea to Instruction: Planning Engaging Lessons with Gems & LM

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

202

Limited Capacity full

Discover how Gems and LM can help you create engaging, standards-aligned lessons that get students reading, writing, thinking, and speaking 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...
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Speakers

Rebekah Day

DIF, Moore County Schools

I am currently a Digital Integration Facilitator. I have been in education for 25 years. In the past, I have taught Kindergarten - Sixth Grade. I love helping to engage students in meaningful lessons using STEM.

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
202

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

From Rules to Routines: Managing the 1:1 Chromebook Classroom

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

206

Limited Capacity seats available

This session moves past mandates and monitoring to help teachers build predictable, structured digital routines that promote learning and maximize instructional time. We will map out the complete Chromebook lifecycle of a class period, exploring concrete procedures for smooth digital transitions, managing dead batteries and common issues without disrupting instruction, and handling off-task...
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Speakers

Ashley Priem

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Currently, Ashley Priem is an ISTE-certified, Digital Integration Facilitator in Sandhills region of North Carolina, with over 20 years of experience. She previously taught 4th grade at an International Baccalaureate school. She has served as a Media Coordinator, Varsity Girls Soc... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
206

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Getting Started with SchoolNet

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

104

Limited Capacity seats available

This beginner-friendly, sessoin is designed to build your confidence and clarity within the SchoolNet platform. Grounded in Pillar 4 (Data-Driven Decisions), participants will learn basic navigation, discover how to locate high-quality, pre-built district assessments, and explore simple ways to deliver standards-aligned classroom checkpoints. We will also demystify the online reporting dashboard,...
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Speakers

Lee Ann Holmes

Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, & PE, Schoolnet Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Lee Ann is the Specialist for Science, Healthful Living, and Physical Education for Moore County Schools with more than 30 years of experience in education. Her career has included roles as a high school teacher, Instructional Technology Specialist, Planning, Accountability and Research... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
104

50-Minute Session

Audience 2-5 Teachers

2:30pm EDT

High Leverage Practices: K/1st Teacher Assistants from AES, CAR, SPE (Mandatory)

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

121

Limited Capacity seats available

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. THIS SESSION IS NOW OPEN FOR ANY Instructional Assistants, ECTA's, and 1:1's.

Speakers

Sarah Chapman

Assistant EC Director, Moore County Schools

Nicole Deal

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
121

50-Minute Session

Audience TAs, EC TAs/1:1s

2:30pm EDT

HLP 10

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

114

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

Mac Capps

Behavior Specialist, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
114

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

How Tech Works in MCS: Making Your Daily Routines Easier

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

111

Limited Capacity seats available

Let’s face it—when the classroom tech isn't working smoothly, it slows everyone down. In this practical session, we’ll show you how to get the most out of your school computer and digital tools with zero headache. You’ll walk away with quick shortcut secrets, easy ways to protect student privacy, and a clear guide on exactly how to get fast help when things go wrong. What we will cover:...
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Speakers

Dorenda Kidd

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
111

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

K-5 iREADY ELA iReady, Set, Grow

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

109

Limited Capacity full

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.

Speakers

Elizabeth Spangler

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
109

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Managing Active Student Chromebooks with Classroom Manager

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

200

Limited Capacity seats available

Take the guesswork out of student device monitoring. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore best practices for managing student Chromebooks using Classroom Manager, formerly Classwize. By looking at both the teacher dashboard and the student screen side-by-side, you’ll get a clear, 360-degree view of how the application works. We’ll dive into practical, everyday strategies to keep students...
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Speakers

Kevin Roberts

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
200

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Navigating 504s

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

118

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is for teachers and staff who would like to have a better understanding of 504s. Presentation will include: 504 background information, Evaluation process, Teacher actions, Real accommodations and how to implement them within a classroom setting. We can also discuss any other questions or concerns you may have with regard to 504 students or how to refer a student. ...
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Speakers

Angela Vaksvik

School Counselor, Moore County Schools

I have been the school counselor at Pinehurst Elementary going on 13 years. I have been the MCS 504 lead for the past few years and have presented 504 training to our 504 Coordinators. I am happy to assist all MCS staff in understanding how to help support every student.

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
118

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

One Classroom, One Team: Creating Consistency Between Teachers and Instructional Assistants

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

116

Limited Capacity full

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.

Speakers

Meryl Davidson

Moore County Schools

MLC One Classroom, One Team Creating Consistency between Teachers and Teacher Assistants pptx

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
116

50-Minute Session

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

120

Limited Capacity full

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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Speakers

Lane Street

ISF, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
120

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Residency- Starting off on the Right Foot with EC considerations

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

101

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

Jessica Kellermann

EC Specialist, Moore County Schools

K-5 Elementary EC Specialist for Standard Content

ResidencyRightFoot pdf

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
101

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Sign, Send, Secure: Email Skills (and more!) Every Educator Needs

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

103

Limited Capacity filling up

Level up your Google Workspace skills! This hands-on session covers email setup, signatures, secure send, and phishing awareness, plus calendar management and Google Chat. Walk away with practical tools to communicate professionally, stay organized, and protect sensitive information—all within the Google tools you already use daily.

Speakers

Kate Faw

Director for Planning, Accountability, & Research, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
103

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Spike Robotics Coach Training

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

203

Limited Capacity seats available

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.

Speakers

Will Allred

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
203

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Student Chromebooks: Capabilities, Accessibility, and Troubleshooting

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

205

Limited Capacity seats available

This hands-on session will help teachers feel more comfortable managing classroom devices and 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

Jocelyn Remington

Moore County Schools

Jocelyn Remington is a Digital Integration Facilitator with Moore County Schools, supporting teachers in meaningful technology integration. She brings a background in UX/UI development, with a focus on accessibility, design systems, and instructional design.

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
205

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Student with Learning Disabilities: Walk an Hour in Their Shoes

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

220

Limited Capacity full

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? This session would be especially beneficial for General Education teachers, Teacher assistants, and EC Teacher Assistants.

Speakers

Lori Stewart

IEP Coordinator, Moore County Schools

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes ppt

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
220

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

Take A Walk Through an IEP

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

209

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will take a walk-through of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), focusing on the core sections of the document and the purpose of each component.Participants will gain a better understanding of how the information within an IEP guides instruction and supports the individual needs of students with disabilities. The session will also highlight the critical role of the general...
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Speakers

Leah Bartram

EC Instructional Specialist, Moore County Schools

Dee Dee Terry

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
209

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

The 70/30 Device Balance: Maximizing Instructional Impact

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

108

Limited Capacity filling up

This session introduces the 70/30 instructional framework and its emphasis on active learning and intentional technology use. Staff will explore the rationale behind the guidance, clarify expectations for classroom implementation, distinguish between 70% active-learning experiences and 30% screen-mediated activities, and consider how purposeful technology supports high-quality instruction and...
See More →

Speakers

Will Herring

Assistant Director for Technology, Moore County Schools

Will Herring was formerly a high school teacher, instructional technology facilitator, and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Technology and Digital Learning for Moore County Schools. His areas of interest and responsibility include end-user training, platform support... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
108

50-Minute Session

2:30pm EDT

The STEM Resource Playground

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

201

Limited Capacity full

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.

Speakers

Clint Rogers

Digital Integration Facilitator, Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
201

50-Minute Session

Audience 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers

2:30pm EDT

Using Keeley Probes in K–5 Science

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

119

Limited Capacity filling up

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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Speakers

Courtney Glendenning

Moore County Schools

Friday August 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
119

50-Minute Session