2026 Moore Learning Conference

2026 Moore Learning Conference

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 ensuring that assessments reflect the depth and complexity of the standards. Teachers will also collaborate to refine or develop their own questions that promote critical thinking and mirror the expectations of state assessments. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to use SchoolNet as a tool for data-driven instruction. Teachers will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use assessment items that can be immediately implemented to enhance student learning in both science and social studies classrooms.

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

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 focused, on-task, and engaged.
-Rules
-Focus Lists
-Pushing out desired websites to students
-Limiting tabs
-Pausing internet access
-Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports
-Troubleshooting steps

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 focused, on-task, and engaged.
-Rules
-Focus Lists
-Pushing out desired websites to students
-Limiting tabs
-Pausing internet access
-Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports
-Troubleshooting steps

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

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 ample time for further discussion, practice or investigation. I will also show how these activities help students navigate the Math 1 and 3 EOC's.

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 you instantly evaluate when student devices add real value to a lesson and when they detract from instruction.

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

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

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 student learning.

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 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 logistics

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 logistics

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

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 meaningful events that encourage students to ask questions, investigate, and build explanations that align with the North Carolina Science Standards’ emphasis on learning through observation, modeling, and investigation.

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

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 anything in between, you will leave with ready-to-use ideas that help students think more deeply about what they are learning.

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

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 can immediately apply in your classroom.

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

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:
Getting Fast Help: When and how to send a help request so your issue gets fixed quickly.
Computer Shortcuts: Super easy keyboard and screenshot tricks that save you time every day.
Protecting Student Info: How to use Gmail’s "Confidential Send" to keep student data secure.
Email Signatures: Setting up a clean, professional email signature in a few quick steps.
Google Like a Pro: Simple ways to organize and use your Google apps more effectively.
Meet the Team: Introduce yourself to the IT staff and learn exactly who to message for different issues.

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

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 focused, on-task, and engaged.
-Rules
-Focus Lists
-Pushing out desired websites to students
-Limiting tabs
-Pausing internet access
-Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports
-Troubleshooting steps

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 focused, on-task, and engaged.
-Rules
-Focus Lists
-Pushing out desired websites to students
-Limiting tabs
-Pausing internet access
-Screenshot History/Student Journey Reports
-Troubleshooting steps

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

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 you instantly evaluate when student devices add real value to a lesson and when they detract from instruction.

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 feedback—while still preserving the essential cognitive work students must do themselves. The session will emphasize designing tasks where students critically evaluate AI-generated content, identify bias or inaccuracies, and use evidence to confirm or challenge responses. Attention will also be given to ethical considerations, including academic integrity, appropriate use, and helping students develop responsible AI literacy.

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

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 environmental studies. Whether planning a field trip or teaching from the classroom, educators will leave with practical tools, student-facing activities, and ideas to deepen engagement and spark curiosity.

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

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 clear roadmap for balancing digital tools with powerful, concept-driven instruction that can be impactfully integrated into numerous content areas.

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

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 meaningful events that encourage students to ask questions, investigate, and build explanations that align with the North Carolina Science Standards’ emphasis on learning through observation, modeling, and investigation.

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

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

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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

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 behaviors effectively. Walk away with plans for your classroom playbook designed to keep your 1:1 environment focused, productive, and running like clockwork.

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

High Leverage Practices for Secondary Teachers

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

121

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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 to analyze language demands, adapt academic texts, and generate structured support aligned to WIDA English Language Development Standards. Through guided practice, attendees will apply ready-to-use prompts to create scaffolded explanations and academic language supports while maintaining rigor.
Educators will leave with replicable prompts, classroom examples, to implement in their classrooms.

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 your master schedule, and run effective intervention cycles aligned with PLT data cycles to support the whole child. Reserve your spot today and walk away with an exact roadmap to make MTSS truly work for your campus!

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

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

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

116

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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

Smarter Screen Time: Research-Backed Tech Integration

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

201

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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 you instantly evaluate when student devices add real value to a lesson and when they detract from instruction.

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

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An interactive session to help educators understand the academic challenges of students with learning disabilities. What defines this population and how can their needs be met in our classrooms? 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

Targeted AI for Staff: Gemini Notebook and Gemini Gems

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

204

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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 immediate, high-impact learning aids tailored to your specific courses while upholding district data privacy standards.

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

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

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

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