CSAT 2025

CSAT 2025

10:15am CDT

Make Thinking a Classroom Routine FILLING

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am CDT

Want to get students thinking deeper and more visibly? Experience a variety of questions and practices designed to make students’ thinking a routine part of the learning process. Spend time exploring the Project Zero Thinking Routines Toolkit to discover additional thinking routines to use in your classroom and develop a plan to embed thinking as a routine part of your class! (Recommended for grades 3-12)

Speakers

Laura Kile

Learning Innovation Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center

Laura (she/her) is excited to be in her eighth year as a Learning Innovation Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center and her eighteenth year as an educator. She loves learning, connecting with others, and working to empower educators to empower students. Laura previously... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am CDT
Room 303

Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

Science in Elementary Classroom LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am CDT

We will dig into the new Science TEKS to uncover the changes and have discussions on how these changes will impact our classrooms. GRADE K-5 ONLY

Speakers

Jennifer Culver

Consultant, Region 10

Jennifer Culver is the newest Science Consultant at Region 10 with 24 years of public educational experience specializing in creating and implementing science and STEM experiences for all learners. This University of Texas graduate started her career as a classroom teacher at Plano... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am CDT
Room 305

Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

Language Acquisition or Academic Struggle? LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:20am CDT

Differentiating between language acquisition struggles and difficulty in content-area mastery for Emergent Bilinguals is an ongoing struggle for teachers and administrators. Join Region 10 for a session that will help you focus on various strategies and resources you can use to recognize the differences, identify quality interventions, and develop a plan for student success.

Speakers

Dr. Jennifer Burr

Consultant, Region 10

Dr. Jennifer Burr currently works for Region 10 Education Service Center in the Operations and Certification Department as a Data Solutions Consultant. She is working with English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education programs across the state of Texas. Her 22 years of experience... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:20am CDT
Room 301

Instructional Strategies

10:15am CDT

Sound Foundations: Building Early Phonological Awareness Skills LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:20am CDT

Sound Foundations: Building Early Phonological Awareness Skills is an engaging, hands-on session to developing phonological awareness in pre-K learners. Through playful activities like rhyming games, syllable clapping, sound sorting, and word-building challenges, young children strengthen their ability to recognize and manipulate sounds—essential skills for future reading success. With a focus on interactive and multi-sensory learning, this program helps little learners "lay the foundation" for strong literacy skills in a fun and meaningful way!

Speakers

Christine A. Collins

Early Childhood Consultant, Region 10

Christine A. Collins is beginning her fourth year as an Early Childhood Consultant with Region 10. She is originally from Detroit Michigan, where for many years she taught children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Upon coming to Texas, Christine provided instruction to Dallas ISD... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:20am CDT
Room 203

Instructional Strategies

11:20am CDT

From Data to Design: Bridging the gap between Telpas and Formative Assessments LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT

DescriptionJoin us to explore how to unlock the power of TELPAS data to drive more effective formative assessments. In this interactive session, educators will explore leveraging Eduphoria's Aware to align classroom assessments with English language proficiency standards. Participants will learn how to design targeted assessments that address the unique needs of Emergent Bilinguals across listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains and monitor student progress with Assessment Portfolios.

Speakers

Paige Strickland

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 301

Instructional Strategies

11:20am CDT

Make Thinking a Classroom Routine LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT

Want to get students thinking deeper and more visibly? Experience a variety of questions and practices designed to make students’ thinking a routine part of the learning process. Spend time exploring the Project Zero Thinking Routines Toolkit to discover additional thinking routines to use in your classroom and develop a plan to embed thinking as a routine part of your class! (Recommended for grades 3-12)

Speakers

Laura Kile

Learning Innovation Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center

Laura (she/her) is excited to be in her eighth year as a Learning Innovation Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center and her eighteenth year as an educator. She loves learning, connecting with others, and working to empower educators to empower students. Laura previously... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 303

Instructional Strategies

11:20am CDT

NEW - Building a Positive Culture and Climate in Classrooms for Educators and Support Staff FILLING

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT

A positive classroom culture and climate are the foundation for fostering student achievement and teacher effectiveness. This session is designed to equip educators and support staff with the knowledge and strategies needed to create and sustain a healthy, inclusive, and engaging environment for students. Participants will explore the importance of building strong relationships, promoting equity, and fostering a benefit mindset to ensure that every student thrives both academically and socially.

Speakers

Natalia Panicker

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 306

Instructional Strategies

11:20am CDT

Revving Up Inclusion: Supporting Diverse Learners in the Fast Lane of General Education FULL

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT

Rev your engines and gear up for an engaging session focused on equipping educators to effectively support diverse learners in the general education classroom. With the right tools, strategies, and mindset, you can drive all students toward success, regardless of their unique challenges or learning differences.

Speakers

Cheri Mouden

Region 10

Cheri Mouden is a consultant at Region 10, specializing in Inclusive Services and Practices. With a background of more than two decades in special education, she is dedicated to educating teachers and paraprofessionals in the growth of inclusive classrooms and fostering co-teaching... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 206

Instructional Strategies

11:20am CDT

Sound Foundations: Building Early Phonological Awareness Skills LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT

Sound Foundations: Building Early Phonological Awareness Skills is an engaging, hands-on session to developing phonological awareness in pre-K learners. Through playful activities like rhyming games, syllable clapping, sound sorting, and word-building challenges, young children strengthen their ability to recognize and manipulate sounds—essential skills for future reading success. With a focus on interactive and multi-sensory learning, this program helps little learners "lay the foundation" for strong literacy skills in a fun and meaningful way!

Speakers

Christine A. Collins

Early Childhood Consultant, Region 10

Christine A. Collins is beginning her fourth year as an Early Childhood Consultant with Region 10. She is originally from Detroit Michigan, where for many years she taught children in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Upon coming to Texas, Christine provided instruction to Dallas ISD... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 11:20am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 203

Instructional Strategies

1:20pm CDT

Design Solutions with Design Thinking FILLING

Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT

Design solutions for common classroom roadblocks through the design thinking & problem solving protocol “Solve in Time!” Experience a protocol structure that challenges learners to think critically and engage in meaningful discourse to solve real world problems together, then explore ways to use the protocol with students! (Suggested for K-12)

Speakers

Laura Kile

Learning Innovation Consultant, Region 10 Education Service Center

Laura (she/her) is excited to be in her eighth year as a Learning Innovation Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center and her eighteenth year as an educator. She loves learning, connecting with others, and working to empower educators to empower students. Laura previously... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 303

Instructional Strategies

1:20pm CDT

NEW - Building a Positive Culture and Climate in Classrooms for Educators and Support Staff LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT

A positive classroom culture and climate are the foundation for fostering student achievement and teacher effectiveness. This session is designed to equip educators and support staff with the knowledge and strategies needed to create and sustain a healthy, inclusive, and engaging environment for students. Participants will explore the importance of building strong relationships, promoting equity, and fostering a benefit mindset to ensure that every student thrives both academically and socially.

Speakers

Natalia Panicker

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 306

Instructional Strategies

1:20pm CDT

Teaching Science Through Phenomena LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT

Research shows us that students learn best through experiences. During this session, we will discuss how we can use phenomena to prompt student questioning and thinking to learn content. We will look at best practices of student engagement and participants will have an opportunity to implement their thinking with regards to what role these practices will play in their individual classrooms.

Speakers

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, ESC, Region 10

Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 305

Instructional Strategies

2:30pm CDT

From Data to Design: Bridging the Gap between TELPAS and Formative Assessment LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT

DescriptionJoin us to explore how to unlock the power of TELPAS data to drive more effective formative assessments. In this interactive session, educators will explore leveraging Eduphoria's Aware to align classroom assessments with English language proficiency standards. Participants will learn how to design targeted assessments that address the unique needs of Emergent Bilinguals across listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains and monitor student progress with Assessment Portfolios.

Speakers

Paige Strickland

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 301

Instructional Strategies

2:30pm CDT

NEW - Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom FILLING

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. How can classroom teachers use the technology - within the policy of their LEA - to enrich the classroom experience and create efficiencies so that teachers can spend more time on the tasks and skills needed to grow our students.

Speakers

Natalia Panicker

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 306

Instructional Strategies

2:30pm CDT

Revving Up Inclusion: Supporting Diverse Learners in the Fast Lane of General Education LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT

Rev your engines and gear up for an engaging session focused on equipping educators to effectively support diverse learners in the general education classroom. With the right tools, strategies, and mindset, you can drive all students toward success, regardless of their unique challenges or learning differences.

Speakers

Cheri Mouden

Region 10

Cheri Mouden is a consultant at Region 10, specializing in Inclusive Services and Practices. With a background of more than two decades in special education, she is dedicated to educating teachers and paraprofessionals in the growth of inclusive classrooms and fostering co-teaching... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 206

Instructional Strategies

2:30pm CDT

Teaching Science Through Phenomena LIMITED

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT

Research shows us that students learn best through experiences. During this session, we will discuss how we can use phenomena to prompt student questioning and thinking to learn content. We will look at best practices of student engagement and participants will have an opportunity to implement their thinking with regards to what role these practices will play in their individual classrooms.

Speakers

Samantha Bradbury

Science/STEM Consultant, ESC, Region 10

Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →

Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT
Room 305

Instructional Strategies

9:30am CDT

Elevating Historical Thinking: Crafting Evidence Based Short Responses LIMITED

Friday July 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am CDT

Elevate your students’ historical thinking skills with strategies that enhance their ability to write evidence-based short responses. This session will focus on integrating best practices for teaching historical thinking, claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) frameworks, and crafting concise, well-supported answers. Designed for secondary social studies teachers, the session aligns with Texas TEKS and prepares students for success on the 8th and 11th grade STAAR exams. Participants will leave with practical tools and resources to strengthen writing instruction and deepen student understanding of historical content.

Speakers

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10

Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 206

Instructional Strategies

9:30am CDT

Pre-K EC: Stop, Shift, and Learn: Making Transitions Work for You LIMITED

Friday July 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am CDT

Stop, Shift, and Learn: Making Transitions Work for You
Transitions can make or break a Pre-K classroom, impacting learning time and behavior. This session will explore best practices for seamless transitions, with a focus on cognitive transitions that help young learners shift attention smoothly. Participants will discover engaging strategies to minimize disruptions and keep students on track. Through hands-on activities and discussion, educators will build a Transition Toolbox filled with practical techniques to implement immediately. Join us to turn transitions into meaningful learning moments and create a smoother, more engaging classroom experience!

Speakers

Faith Rodriguez

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Friday July 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 305

Instructional Strategies

9:30am CDT

Sparking Student Engagement Without Overheating Your Engine FILLING

Friday July 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am CDT

Igniting and maintaining student behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement is crucial for student growth, but with so many competing priorities on your plate, how do you plan to spark the interest of the diverse students in your class? Let's start our engines with high-quality strategies that will maximize student growth. Together we will explore a formula for differentiating for all students, apply it to a lesson you bring, and share our ideas with each other.

Attendee Needs: Please bring your electronic devices, a lesson to apply what you learn, and your own brilliance!

Speakers

Monica Simonds

Product Strategist, Riverside Insights

MONICA SIMONDS, M.Ed., was the Director of Advanced Learning Programs and Services in Richardson ISD. After receiving her Master’s in Gifted Education, Monica taught gifted children in all grades and provided professional learning opportunities for the districts. She is a member... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:25am CDT
Room 201

Instructional Strategies

10:45am CDT

Elevating Historical Thinking: Crafting Evidence Based Short Responses LIMITED

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT

Elevate your students’ historical thinking skills with strategies that enhance their ability to write evidence-based short responses. This session will focus on integrating best practices for teaching historical thinking, claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) frameworks, and crafting concise, well-supported answers. Designed for secondary social studies teachers, the session aligns with Texas TEKS and prepares students for success on the 8th and 11th grade STAAR exams. Participants will leave with practical tools and resources to strengthen writing instruction and deepen student understanding of historical content.

Speakers

Kelly Bellar

Consultant, Region 10

Hello. I am the K-12 Social Studies Consultant for the Region 10 Education Service Center. Prior to joining Region 10, I spent 18 years in the classroom. During that time I taught 6th grade World Cultures, 7th grade Texas History, 8th grade US History and then spent two years at the... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 206

Instructional Strategies

10:45am CDT

PreK - EC: Stop, Shift, and Learn: Making Transitions Work for You LIMITED

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT

Transitions can make or break a Pre-K classroom, impacting learning time and behavior. This session will explore best practices for seamless transitions, with a focus on cognitive transitions that help young learners shift attention smoothly. Participants will discover engaging strategies to minimize disruptions and keep students on track. Through hands-on activities and discussion, educators will build a Transition Toolbox filled with practical techniques to implement immediately. Join us to turn transitions into meaningful learning moments and create a smoother, more engaging classroom experience!

Speakers

Faith Rodriguez

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 305

Instructional Strategies

10:45am CDT

Sparking Student Engagement Without Overheating Your Engine FILLING

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT

Igniting and maintaining student behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement is crucial for student growth, but with so many competing priorities on your plate, how do you plan to spark the interest of the diverse students in your class? Let's start our engines with high-quality strategies that will maximize student growth. Together we will explore a formula for differentiating for all students, apply it to a lesson you bring, and share our ideas with each other.

Attendee Needs: Please bring your electronic devices, a lesson to apply what you learn, and your own brilliance!

Speakers

Monica Simonds

Product Strategist, Riverside Insights

MONICA SIMONDS, M.Ed., was the Director of Advanced Learning Programs and Services in Richardson ISD. After receiving her Master’s in Gifted Education, Monica taught gifted children in all grades and provided professional learning opportunities for the districts. She is a member... Read More →

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 201

Instructional Strategies

10:45am CDT

Understanding and Implementing the Region 10 Career and College Explorations Curriculum LIMITED

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT

This session will focus on building understanding of how to use the free Career and College Explorations curriculum provided by Region 10. This session will include how to access the curriculum, how to use the Understanding by Design Framework, how to plan using the UbD framework, and best practices around teaching and guiding students on their career navigation journey.

Speakers

Rachell Lucas

Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Friday July 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:40am CDT
Room 303

Instructional Strategies