2026 Moore Learning Conference

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 history. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with a clear understanding of the monthly read-aloud sequence, increased confidence in facilitating rich discussions around complex topics, and practical strategies to ensure that these lessons both honor the significance of America 250 and support literacy development across grade levels.

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.