2026 Moore Learning Conference

2026 Moore Learning Conference

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

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 where students are struggling, and harvest targeted Tools for Instruction to ensure every learner reaches their full potential.

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 where students are struggling, and harvest targeted Tools for Instruction to ensure every learner reaches their full potential.

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

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

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 students in EOG or EOC courses.

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

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

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

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

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 optimize, but you supply the vision and the documents. Leave the session with a fully functioning, secure knowledge hub tailored to your school's exact operational needs.

Session Requirements & Expectations:
Come Ready to Build: Teams must arrive with a clear plan/goal for the operational workflow they want to improve.
Bring Your Assets: Have all necessary files (PDFs, spreadsheets, policy docs) ready on your laptops or GDrive.
Expert Support on Hand: Technical support will be fully available to guide your deployment, map data, and maximize the tool's output."

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

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

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

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

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 at the Zoo can be used to inspire young learners while reinforcing core engineering and design concepts. Participants will engage in a hands-on engineering challenge. Educators will be assigned a specific animal and provided with design criteria based on that animal’s real needs, including space, safety, climate, and enrichment. Using everyday materials and collaboration to design and build an animal enclosure that meets these requirements. Mirroring the concepts used by Zoo professionals and reinforces concepts such as structural integrity, functionality, constraints, and iterative design.

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

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

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 device sensors and background tracking to social media scraping). You will learn how corporations, data brokers, and algorithms use this information to profile student behavior and curate their digital realities. Using trusted, secondary-aligned resources, you will walk away with practical, engaging strategies to help students critically analyze their data privacy, reclaim their digital agency, and build the real-world literacy required to thrive in a data-driven society.

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

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 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

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

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 where students are struggling, and harvest targeted Tools for Instruction to ensure every learner reaches their full potential.

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

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 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 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
207

50-Minute Session

Audience 2-5 Teachers, Admin

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 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 12:30pm - 1:20pm EDT
120

50-Minute Session

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

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

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 optimize, but you supply the vision and the documents. Leave the session with a fully functioning, secure knowledge hub tailored to your school's exact operational needs.

Session Requirements & Expectations:
Come Ready to Build: Teams must arrive with a clear plan/goal for the operational workflow they want to improve.
Bring Your Assets: Have all necessary files (PDFs, spreadsheets, policy docs) ready on your laptops or GDrive.
Expert Support on Hand: Technical support will be fully available to guide your deployment, map data, and maximize the tool's output.

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

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:
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 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
111

50-Minute Session

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

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 where students are struggling, and harvest targeted Tools for Instruction to ensure every learner reaches their full potential.

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