2nd Grade Conference Guide - 2024 GYTO National Conference

July 21-24, 2024 | Orlando, FL | Gaylord Palms Resort

A N O T E F R O M O U R F O U N D E R S

Dear GYTO National Attendees,

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the 2024 National Conference, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you The GYTO community holds a very special place in our hearts, and we are honored to share this transformative experience with educators who are committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of their students.

This year, our conference theme is "Breakthrough," and we couldn't be more excited about the possibilities it holds for all of us. In education, breakthroughs are the moments when barriers are shattered, new perspectives emerge, and innovation takes center stage. It's the instant when a challenging concept finally clicks for a student, when a collaborative effort yields extraordinary results, and when a teacher or leader discovers a fresh approach that revolutionizes their practice. Breakthroughs don't happen in isolation; they are the result of collective dedication, shared insights, and a community that values continuous growth. At the 2024 National Conference, we invite you to join us in exploring the power of breakthroughs in education. Get ready to dive deep into the strategies, stories, and successes that propel us forward, breaking through the limitations that may have held us back in the past.

Together, we have witnessed firsthand the incredible breakthroughs that educators like you can achieve, and we are excited to learn from your experiences This conference is an opportunity to celebrate the breakthroughs that have already occurred in your classrooms and schools, as well as to inspire and be inspired by the breakthroughs yet to come.

Get ready for a conference filled with dynamic speakers, interactive workshops, meaningful connections, AND more surprises than you could ever imagine (GET READY!!) that will empower you to take your practice to new heights. Together, let's embrace the breakthroughs that will shape the future of education and ensure that every student, teacher, and leader has the opportunity they deserve to thrive!

We can't wait to see you in 2024 for what promises to be an unforgettable conference. Get ready to break through barriers, ignite your passion, and make a lasting impact! Let’s continue to make waves… together!

With excitement and anticipation,

Dear GYTO Educator Community,

As we gather in the vibrant city of Orlando for the Get Your Teach On National Conference 2024, we are filled with gratitude for each and every one of you who has chosen to spend your time here with us! Your commitment to education is a beacon of inspiration, and your presence fuels the collective passion for transformative teaching.

Thank you for being a vital part of this educational movement. In a world often overshadowed by negativity, we are breaking through barriers and dedicating time to be in a supportive community that shares the same fervor for impactful education.

Our content is not just a curriculum; it's a catalyst for change. The actionable strategies you'll gain are designed to be seamlessly integrated into your classrooms, sparking a positive revolution in instruction. Together, we are shaping processes that will redefine the way we teach and leave an indelible mark on the lives of our students.

Get ready to spend the next 4 days with educators who will lift you up, love on you, support you, and make you feel a part of something bigger than ever. Once you walk through these doors, you are officially part of the GYTO family forever.

Here's to a conference filled with shared wisdom, innovative ideas, and the unwavering belief that education has the power to transform lives. Let's embark on this journey together and make a lasting impact on the future.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Chris, LaNesha, and Amelia

WHY GYTO?

Our Get Your Teach On Leadership and Content Development team has worked to create an engaging and transformational educator professional development experience that aligns directly to the needs of schools and teachers across the country by helping educators develop consistent best instructional practices and processes from start to finish to accelerate student learning

These evidence and research-based best practices, strategies, and techniques will directly impact overall educator effectiveness and student achievement, transforming instruction and student learning like never before.

BUILDING THE

TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHER

PLANNING & PREPARATION

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS

DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

Intentional and meaningful planning, using specific grade level content standards and high-quality instructional materials that address the needs of all learners and support mastery of learning goals.

Creates and maintains a collaborative, safe, efficient, and effective learning environment that supports each student’s diverse needs and promotes recognition of student’s diverse personal experiences to build relationships of trust within the classroom.

Implementation of evidence and research-based best instructional strategies and techniques to accelerate student learning, growth, and achievement through rigorous and consistent instruction, including opportunities for problem solving, critical and creative thinking, meaningful and purposeful discourse, and high-impact instructional delivery.

Builds engaging, intentional, and rigorous learning experiences through setting high expectations and consistency within instructional practices that requires all students to take ownership of and be held accountable for their individual learning.

Continually monitors and analyzes student learning and progress towards mastery of learning goals for all students using a variety of progress monitoring and assessment techniques to make immediate instructional decisions that support student growth and acceleration.

Develops strong foundational teaching practices and commitments that support best practices and professional growth through consistent reflection of professional practices to support student learning, development, and achievement at a high level.

Get Your Teach On sessions are intentionally selected for attendees to experience the full professional development experience. Each session is hands-on, interactive, collaborative, and allows time for teachers to take what they’ve learned and apply it to their specific grade level standards or content area Sessions are structured to meet the needs of all learners in classrooms, modeling best practices for direct and immediate implementation in classrooms.

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National Conference Guide 2024

SUNDAY JULY 21

1 3 4 2

12:00-6:00pm REGISTRATION

5:00pm

DOORS OPEN FOR GYTO OPENING CELEBRATION & KEYNOTE

6:00-9:00pm GYTO OPENING CELEBRATION & KEYNOTE

MONDAY JULY 22

TUESDAY JULY 23 8:00-9:50am OPENING KEYNOTE 10:20-11:30am SESSION 1 11:30-1:15pm LUNCH 1:15-2:25pm SESSION 2 2:35-3:45pm SESSION 3 3:55-5:05pm SESSION 4 5:30pm CLOSING KEYNOTE

8:00-9:50am OPENING KEYNOTE

10:20-11:30am SESSION 1

11:30-1:15pm LUNCH

1:15-2:25pm SESSION 2

2:35-3:45pm SESSION 3

WEDNESDAY JULY 24

3:55-5:05pm SESSION 4 5:30pm CLOSING KEYNOTE 8:00-9:50am OPENING KEYNOTE 10:20-11:30am SESSION 1 11:30-1:15pm LUNCH 1:15-2:25pm SESSION 2 2:35-3:45pm SESSION 3 3:55-5:05pm SESSION 4 5:30pm CLOSING KEYNOTE

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FOUR DAYS OF CONTENT INSPIRING KEYNOTES HANDS ON WORKSHOPS

Four days filled with researchbased workshops that will guide you in creating rigorous and engaging lessons all year long.

Keynote presentations from influential educators and motivational speakers that will leave you more inspired than ever to head back into your classrooms and create educational magic!

Training specific for your position from some of today’s top educators and administrators who are experts at their craft with strategies that can be implemented the very next day!

The Education Celebration of the Year kicks off the conference on Sunday night! This is a party you don’t want to miss!

Swag that will make you want to bring an extra suitcase! Not to mention all the free goodies from our sponsors!

Each attendee receives a professional development certificate for 24 hours of quality professional development over the conference’s four days!

gyto 4-day all access pass: $629

Register now with just a deposit! Final payment won’t be due until May 2024! Invoice and check options are also available for schools and districts.

In My Engagement Era: Get Your Groove On for Student Engagement!

Take any standard or curriculum and have your students STAYING ALIVE from the beginning to the end of the lesson! We will explore innovative strategies and best practices that not only capture students’ attention, but also challenge them to reach their full potential. Joanne will empower you to create meaningful and challenging learning experiences for your students while fostering active participation, increasing motivation, and instilling student accountability from student buy-in to student led lessons. Revitalize your teaching methods and inspire a new level of enthusiasm in your students with practical tools to elevate both the engagement and rigor of your classroom while we’re dancing the night away!

Speak, Listen, Lead: Coach Your Students to Be Master Conversationalists

Teamwork makes the dream work! As the coach of your accountable talk classroom, you will create a positive and collaborative learning environment where students incorporate accountable talk language and engage in collaborative dialogue. This instructional approach will empower students to participate in thoughtful, respectful discussions to challenge each others’ thinking, defend their ideas, and further classroom di i J will ide educators with the tools and strategies to in their classrooms ensuring all voices are accountable. Score big with the session that echniques to promote active learning, critical ge of ideas among your student players!

Crafting Craveable Lessons for Mathematical Engagement

Have you ever felt like your math lessons are more of a basic recipe than a gourmet experience? Join Brittany Hege as she shares the chef's secret to mathematical growth and deeper understanding in students. In this session, learn to identify the basic ingredients that lead to behavioral engagement from the rich flavors that create true mathematical engagement. Spice up your teaching with strategies that make math relevant and hands-on, regardless of the cookbook (curriculum) you follow. Ready to serve up lessons that leave your students craving more? Let's get cooking!

Presented by Brittany Hege

Sessions Presented by Joanne Miller

Enchanted Writing: Unleash the Magic of Writing

In this enchanting journey, Naomi will reveal the secrets of how to make writing instruction an enchanted quest where words flow effortlessly for students of all abilities and language backgrounds. With the wave of a wand, or rather a well-planned lesson, she unveils the secrets of helping kids learn how to independently craft clear and strong sentences and construct captivating paragraphs that bring their ideas to life using the power of graphic organizers and rubrics to bridge cultures and build language bridges. Naomi will show you how to use these tools in a meaningful way to move your students through the writing process and build their confidence as writers no matter the writing genre. Whether your students dream of crafting epic tales, persuasive essays, or informative chronicles, this adventure will leave you with the strategies, daily routines, and inspiration to help them become the authors of their own magical stories. Don't miss this opportunity to become a true magician of education, imparting skills that ve students spellbound and language barriers vanquished!

The Great Reading Rescue

Time is of the essence! Dive into reading strategies and research with Naomi for an exhilarating session focused on rescuing struggling secondgrade students who are significantly behind in their literacy development. The clock is ticking, and the urgency to catch these students up before the pivotal transition to third grade is paramount You will do a deep dive of the science of reading research to gain an understanding of how to plan and execute accelerated phonics lessons, harness the power of phonological awareness, and learn how to effectively use assessments for targeted interventions.

Behavior Clues: Understanding the Function of Student Behavior

Dive into the captivating world of student behavior in "Behavior Clues: Understanding the Function of Student Behavior" with Rebekah Poe. In this engaging experience, you'll learn to hunt for CLUES: from identifying the emotions fueling student behavior to gathering data to unveil behavior functions You’ll walk away with your handy-dandy notebook filled with strategies and interventions you can use right away. Anticipate a classroom transformed: reduced problematic behavior, a proactive approach to student conduct, and heightened student engagement. Join us for a thrilling educational adventure that'll equip you to make an enduring impact in your classroom. Don't miss this chance to unlock the secrets of student behavior, Blue's Clues style!

Presented by Rebekah Poe

Sessions Presented by Naomi O'Brien

Students of the Galaxy Mission: Motivation! Vol. 1

It’s time to embark on an interstellar journey to unlock the secrets of student effort and motivation to ignite a passion for learning like never before in your learners. Join Chris for an out of this galaxy adventure that will help transcend the boundaries of student effort and buy-in for any lesson as you leverage the power of motivation to propel your students’ academic results to new academic heights Immerse yourself in an exclusive educational mixtape of actionable strategies that will help you:

• Craft lessons that resonate with the cosmic energy of curiosity and wonder

• Boost student effort, motivation, and participation

• Foster resilience, perseverance, and a love for the learning process

• Discover methods to set realistic goals, celebrate achievements, and create a classroom culture where effort is celebrated Prepare to launch into a mission of motivation that transcends the ordinary and has you becoming the educational hero your students deserve to fuel their desire to excel with astronomical success. The universe is waiting – let's soar together!

Presented by Chris Pombonyo

Mission Accomplished:Mastering the Science of Reading

Join LaNesha Tabb in this thrilling session where we will focus on the often ignored, but just as important, upper strands of Dr. Scarborough's Reading Rope, with a special emphasis on background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, and syntactic awareness It's time to elevate your literacy instruction to new heights and ensure mission success! Scale the peaks of literacy achievement as we explore the upper strands of the Reading Rope. Learn how to cultivate background knowledge, unlock the power of an enriched vocabulary, and enhance language structures and syntactic awareness. This mission is the pinnacle of comprehensive literacy instruction – your final mission to become a true literacy agent Explore how background knowledge, vocabulary, and language structures synergize to create masterful readers who can comprehend complex texts across subjects. Mission Accomplished - Leave this session with a deeper understanding of the Science of Reading, and the confidence to lead your students to literacy mastery. This isn't just the end – it's a new beginning for you and your students!

Voyage to Vocabulary Depths: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Dive into the depths of vocabulary instruction and resurface with the strategies to elevate your students' reading and writing skills. This session is a nautical adventure that promises to transform your approach to vocabulary, making it as vast and rich as the ocean itself. Delve into the research that illuminates the profound impact of vocabulary instruction on reading and writing proficiency Amelia Capotosta will guide you through the depths of studies that underscore the critical role of tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary in academic success. Learn why a robust vocabulary is the anchor for literacy development. Experience a synthesis of research and practice as Amelia bridges theory with actionable strategies. Prepare to set sail on a voyage that will forever change your approach to vocabulary instruction. Whether you're a seasoned captain or a novice navigator, this session will equip you to steer your students toward language mastery and literacy excellence. Your classroom is the vessel, and vocabulary is the compass – let's journey together!

Presented by Amelia Capotosta

The Instructional Leader: Prioritizing for Instructional Shifts

Teachers! Grab your goggles, your lab coat, and your instructional pain points, because it’s time to step into the lab….the GYTO Instructional Lab. Join Hope King for "The Instructional Leader - Prioritizing for Instructional Shifts" workshop, where we're injecting a dose of mad science into the art and science of teaching! This session will catapult you into the heart of instructional impact by rediscovering the magic in best instructional practices. In a world obsessed with the science of education, we've inadvertently left classrooms longing for the artistic touch that makes teaching and learning truly transformative. Fear not, as Hope unveils the secrets to seamlessly blending research, curriculums, standards, and cognitive demands with the artistry of teaching Get ready to turn any curriculum or program into a concoction of success that leaves your learners electrified, engaged, and demonstrating academic gains.. It's time to unleash the mad scientist within and revolutionize your approach to instruction!

A Latte Responsible Readers: Reading Stations Made Simple

Are you ready to create A Latte Responsible Readers with Reading Stations Made Simple? Let’s increase student independence and responsibility during reading station time, even when we have limited time and resources to do so. We’ll equip you with a structured framework for independent reading stations that are minimal prep and completely customizable - just like your favorite drink from Starbucks! These stations are crafted in a way that will empower your students to work so independently and responsibly that you’ll be surrounded by cafe style productivity! Your students will be so engaged and independently successful that you will be free to work with small groups or individual students without interruption. We’ll also blend in simple, practical ways to differentiate these reading stations to meet your students’ needs, ensuring each student thrives during this independent work time. This session's strategies will also increase student engagement, allowing your students to make informed choices about their learning, manage station assignments independently, and effectively utilize and manage their station time Join us on this java driven journey and discover how to brew a sense of independence and responsibility as you put together the perfect blend of your own reading stations for your own classroom.

A Teaching Touchdown: Chants and Cheers Champions

Down, set, hike! Are you ready to transform your classroom into an arena of active learning that’s full of energy, excitement, and engagement? In this session, we’ll create chants and cheers champions out of your students when we tackle the challenge of increasing student engagement during whole group instruction time as we set out to engage every student, every time. Just like a well prepared football team captivates its fans, we'll equip you with the skills to captivate your students and create unforgettable learning experiences as our chants and cheers will make learning both meaningful and memorable. Your students won’t be able to get the chants out of their heads! It’s a standards mastery touchdown! Let’s discover practical ways to seamlessly run the winning routes to incorporate chants and cheers into your classroom instruction as well as into your daily routines and transitions. Utilizing provided resources as an inspirational playbook, we’ll learn how to craft your own chants and cheers that are tailored to your classroom needs and to your teaching style, allowing you to increase student enjoyment and engagement all game long In this fan favorite workshop, we’ll elevate the energy in your teaching game and chant our way right into the end zone!

Presented by Naomi O'Brien

MEET YOUR PRESENTERS:

Joanne has been changing lives teaching for 26 years. She is a fourth-grade classroom teacher who continues to passionately and relentlessly pursue limitless futures for her students. Joanne creates a class family and culture of learning where each class member holds themselves responsible for their learning and for leaving no other student in the class behind. Joanne prides her ntiated, standards-aligned content not only ut student-centered and fun! She shares her onal expertise on her social media, ver Heels For Teaching).

JOANNE MILLER

Brittany Hege is a math educator who has worked with students and teachers in both upper elementary and middle grades. She holds a master's degree in Elementary Mathematics Education and is passionate about helping teachers grow their understanding of the math concepts they teach. Brittany believes in the power of experiencing math through hands-on work and uses her platform, Mix and Math, to equip upper elementary teachers with the knowledge and confidence to inspire a generation of empowered math learners.

BRITTANY HEGE

Hope King is a decorated educator with over eleven years of experience teaching first through sixth grades. Hope holds a Master’s Degree in Reading. Since working and traveling with Get Your Teach On, Hope has trained thousands of educators. Hope enjoys meeting teachers from all over the country as she shares her passion for student engagement and rigorous content-driven instruction Hope is the popular blogger behind the website Elementary Shenanigans and is a teacher author for the website Teachers Pay Teachers. Hope is the co-author of the book “The Wild Card” written with her husband Wade King. Hope is a cofounder of the Get Your Teach On Conference.

Naomi O'Brien is an educator, content creator, and author with over 10 years of experience in the classroom. She has taught PreK-5 in a variety of roles, but most of her time was spent in the K-2 grade levels. She has Early Elementary, ESOL, and Gifted and Talented endorsements. Naomi prides herself on building cultural connections with her students and their families and using research-based practices to provide quality education to students.

NAOMI O’BRIEN

LaNesha Tabb is an apron-donning educator from Indianapolis, Indiana with 17 years of teaching and professional development experience. LaNesha is the content creator behind Education With An Apron where she creates fresh and innovative teaching resources. LaNesha love to work with teachers who desire to think out of the box through rigorous, and globally connected resources, books, and ideas LaNesha has worked with thousands of educators across the United States through conferences and custom professional development sessions. LaNesha specializes in helping primary educators master their writing block and teaching culturally relevant social studies topics.

LANESHA TABB

Rebekah Poe, M. Ed. is an award-winning former special education teacher and a national teaching conference presenter with over a decade of experience in the special education field. She has experience at every grade level and in every type of classroom- from high school transition programs and multiple disability selfcontained classes to middle school co-teaching and elementary resource As a presenter and speaker, Rebekah focuses on providing teachers with the training necessary to offer equitable education and establish connections to students of all ability levels in an inclusive setting. She has created differentiated resources for companies like LEGO Education to ensure accessibility for all. Her first book Blueprint for Inclusion will be available late 2024 When she's not working with educators, she can be found at the closest coffee shop with a piping hot latte and a good book! Connect with her on Instagram at @rebekahpoeteaching

REBEKAH POE

Amelia Capotosta is an Ohio educator, who brings a contagious amount of enthusiasm, positivity, and creativity to the education world. She is a forever optimist, and is passionate about many things including her family, students, books, pairing education and engagement. With classroom experience from elementary to middle school, Amelia has first-hand knowledge of the effectiveness of research-based strategies in the classroom, and how to design and implement them. She has spent dedicated time creating research-based resources that bring books to life in classrooms all over. Amelia knows that true comprehension takes place across all subject areas, and is able to help educators and administrators take actionable steps towards cross-curricular teaching that is engaging, meaningful, rigorous, and effective. She is certified in Orton Gillingham methodology and has worked to support thousands of educators, adminstrators, coaches, and specialists on the research and science backed methods to teach reading. As a national speaker, presenter, educator, and consultant, Amelia has had the opportunity to inspire and support thousands of educators, administrators, coaches, and specialists. She focuses her sessions on research, engagement, innovative, and ready-to-implement ideas; she is here for you!

AMELIA CAPOTOSTA

Ashley Schroeder is a dedicated and passionate 2nd-grade teacher in Northeast Ohio. Ashley got her first classroom in 2006 and has been bringing passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to the classroom for the last 18 years. Ashley is a proud graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Elementary Education, and she furthered her education by earning a Master's in Education from Saint Francis University. Ashley is also LETRS trained which is rooted in the science of reading. Ashley's teaching philosophy revolves around the effectiveness and impact of a well-managed classroom that is firmly grounded in systems and routines as well as in consistent expectations. By drawing on her own 18 years of classroom experience, Ashley cultivates meaningful learning experiences for students that engage every student every time while creating an atmosphere and a classroom community where every learner feels seen, heard, and valued. A student centered classroom community is the foundation for this positive and inclusive classroom culture that not only enhances academic achievement through best instructional practices but also lays the foundation for lifelong skills such as independent responsibility and accountability, problem solving, empathy, and critical thinking. This commitment to excellence extends beyond the physical classroom as Ashley actively engages with her peers on social media and participates in, attends, and presents at educational conferences like Get Your Teach On. She’s passionate about connecting with other teachers while creating dialogue around and sharing her practical and most effective tips for turning the chaos into calm in a way that maximizes instructional time Through her consistent approaches, relentless enthusiasm, and dedication to student success, Ashley strives to positively shape the future, one classroom at a time.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Chris is an award-winning educator, administrator, and professional speaker and host with a passion for education. He is a double graduate of the University of Central Florida with degrees in Elementary Education (B.S) and Educational Leadership (M.Ed) and has served as a highly effective teacher, instructional coach, and administrator in both Orlando, FL and Harlem, NY. A former employee of the Walt Disney Company and lead host for Radio Disney in both the New York City and Orlando markets, Chris has years of experience captivating audiences, families, and clients with his high energy and enthusiasm and has since found a way to bring that same experience and “magic” into schools and classrooms throughout the country. Because of this, Chris was honored with Macy’s Magic of Teaching: Magic of Innovation Award, awarded the Elementary School Teacher of the Year and overall District Teacher of the Year for his district, named one of UCF’s Top 30 Under 30, and had the opportunity to ring the closing bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell in New York City. Follow Chris on social media at @ChrisPombonyo.

CHRIS POMBONYO

Grade Level Research Based Practices:

Our goal is to continually provide teachers with high-impact, research-based, best instructional practices, shown in action with a high level of student engagement to see true results with students. Each GYTO session is developed on the foundation of proven research based strategies within education. The following research is embedded into all sessions following the GYTO Instructional Model for Best Instructional Practices and Student Engagement.

Best Instructional Practices Foundational Research Pre K-12

Hattie, John (2012) Effect Sizes Related to Student Achievement Learning Sciences International Applied Research Center

Marzano, Robert (2007, 2017)

Wong, H K , & Wong, R T (2009)

Fuchs, D , & Fuchs, L S (2006)

Student Engagement Foundational Research Pre K-12

Dyer, K. (2015)

Csikszentmihalyi, M (2008)

Sousa, D A (2016) Engaging the rewired brain

Toth, M D & Sousa, D A (2019) Achieving social, emotional, and cognitive learning in every classroom through academic teaming

In addition to the cited research above regarding overall best instructional practices, our GYTO presenters continue to integrate and include rigorous, content-specific research into their individual sessions, addressing grade level standards PreK-12. This ensures that each session is specific and meets the needs of those grade-level teachers. The research below is integrated and embedded into your specific grade level sessions.

ADDITIONAL SECOND GRADE EMBEDDED RESEARCH:

Alstot, Andrew & Alstot, Crystal (2015). Behavior Management: Examining the Functions of Behavior

Eide, Denise (2012). Uncovering the Logic of English

Fisher, Douglas Frey, Nancy Hattie, John (2016). Visible Learning for Literacy

Hattie, J. (2012). Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning.

Kaplan, Sandra (2021). Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction for Advanced and Gifted Learners

Lan Chan, Winnie Wai (2021). Pathways to word problem solving: The mediating roles of schema construction and mathematical vocabulary

Sandberg, Harriet Frances. (2009). Get Moving! The Effects of Music and Movement on Student Attention and Engagement

Sigueza, Terri (2005). Using Graphic Organizers with ELLs

Stanley, Todd (2020). Promoting Rigor Through Higher Level Questioning

Yonchai, P. (2023). The Development of the Blended Learning Model Using Rotating Stations

Zwiers, J. & Crawford, M. (2011). Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk That Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understanding

Grade Level Room Standards:

Each Get Your Teach On session is intentionally designed on a foundation of providing educators and leaders with research-based, best instructional practices to accelerate student learning and truly transform instruction. Grade level tracks are specifically created to provide educators with a meaningful journey of instruction and learning with integration of specific PreK-8 grade level standards throughout the conference experience. This ensures that each session not only meets the needs of grade-level teachers, but is immediately applicable to their daily practice. GYTO sessions will feature a variety of essential content standards in all subject areas as well as best practices and research-based strategies and techniques that can be directly applied to any grade level standard, skill, or concept The standards listed below are some key highlights of the grade level standards integrated into your Nationals 2024 track To learn more about the GYTO Instructional Model and specific research for sessions, please visit getyourteachon com

Writing:

Write opinion pieces:

Introduce the topic or book they are writing about

State an opinion.

Supply reasons that support the opinion.

Use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons.

Provide a concluding statement or section.

Write informative/explanatory texts:

Introduce a topic.

Use facts and definitions to develop points

Provide a concluding statement or section

Write narratives:

Recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events Include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Use temporal words to signal event order.

Provide a sense of closure.

Reading:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.E Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences.

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 2 4 B Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RI 2 1Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.

Language:

Conventions of Standard English:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:

CCSS ELA-LITERACY L 2 4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies

Math:

CCSS Mathematical Practices

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them 1 Reason abstractly and quantitatively 2 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

3. Model with mathematics.

4. Use appropriate tools strategically.

5. Attend to precision.

6. Look for and make use of structure.

7. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

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SPECIAL EDUCATIONI

n c l u s i o n T r a c k

Welcome to the Special Education Track at the Get Your Teach On Conference, where we champion the belief that special education is an integral component of inclusive education. Our track is designed to empower educators with the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to create a truly inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

As a participant in the special education track, you will seamlessly integrate into general content sessions that prioritize inclusive practices. These sessions are tailored to provide valuable resources and innovative ideas to support every learner in your classroom, ensuring that no student is left behind.

In addition to the general content sessions, our track offers exclusive breakout sessions designed specifically for the special education community. These specialized trainings are crafted to address the unique needs of students with diverse learning abilities. By attending these sessions, you will gain practical tools, creative ideas, and effective strategies that you can immediately implement to serve your learners.

Join us in the Special Education Track at GYTO, where we celebrate the diversity of learners and equip educators with the skills and knowledge to foster an inclusive educational experience for every student. Together, let's create a classroom where every child can thrive.

Check out the breakout sessions

Building Your Dream Team

Are yoooooou readyyyyyyy?!?! Step onto the court for an action-packed session to improve setting expectations and cultivating collaboration to maximize instructional minutes and effectiveness. “Build Your Dream Team” with Liz and Amelia as they help you create your playbook to define clear roles and expectations, develop effective communication and collaboration systems, and facilitate or advocate for champion-style training and development In this session, you'll be coached to create what is needed to clearly outline and prepare expectations and boundaries for all members of the instructional team. So huddle up and learn how to establish regular channels of communication, provide constructive feedback, and actively involve general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and all other instructional support staff in the collaborative planning and decision-making process Take your team to the finals, by learning how to facilitate or advocate for training and development opportunities that elevates your team's skills and success. Whether you're a seasoned coach or a new player, this session will provide the insights and techniques to make your educational team unstoppable!

Session Presented by Amelia Capotosta & Liz Sherman

Break It Down! Aligning IEP Goals to Grade Level Standards

Session Presented by Rebekah Poe

This is Me!

Woooaah! Ladies and gents this is the moment you ’ ve been waiting for! Step center ring to learn how to help your students take accountability and ownership of their IEPs, no matter their grade level. Come along with Liz Sherman as she guides you on how students can become advocates for themselves by understanding their IEP goals and supporting the creation and presentation of their IEPs. This session is everything you ever need and it’s right here in front of you as you learn effective strategies for involving students in the development and review of their IEP goals and progress monitoring. You'll also gain the skills and knowledge needed to guide students in developing engaging and personalized presentations for their IEP meetings and improve their ability to help students present their IEPs with confidence So, get ready to rewrite the stars on the way IEP meetings can be held that will have your students proudly sharing “This is Me!”

Session Presented by Liz Sherman

Step into the rhythm of inclusion with Rebekah Poe's high-energy professional development session, "Break It Down! Aligning IEP Goals to Grade Level Standards " Just like breakdancers break down complex moves, we'll guide you in breaking down grade-level standards into manageable tasks, ensuring your IEP goals groove seamlessly with these standards, even for students below grade level. Learn the art of crafting meaningful yet attainable IEP goals with templates that save you time, and expect outcomes that pop, lock, and rock, including heightened rigor in your goals and enhanced alignment with the general education curriculum Join Rebekah and dance your way to success in inclusive education!

SCHOOL LEADER COACH

NEW TEACHER

LEAD ON

THE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER

Welcome to the Lead On track at the Get Your Teach on National Conference, where this year's theme revolves around "The InstructionalLeader"Withayearofintenseimmersioninschoolsacrossthenation,engagingdirectlywithstate,district,andbuilding leaders, one clear realization emerged successful schools are propelled by instructional leaders. This year, our Lead On track is meticulouslycraftedwithadeliberatefocusonthelensofinstructionalleadership,offeringthreeincredibledaysforleaderslikeyouto immerseyourselfintransformativeexperiences

Day1:Leadership-Onthefirstdayoftheconference,wedelveintotheessenceofleadership.Weexplorethequalitiesthatmakean instructionalleadereffective,encouragingattendeestodreambigandtranslatethosedreamsintoactionableplans.

Day 2: Coaching - The second day shifts the spotlight to coaching, a pivotal aspect of instructional leadership. Participants will gain insightsintoeffectivecoachingstrategies,empoweringthemtoguideandinspiretheirteamstowardexcellence.

Day3:Instruction-Onthefinalday,thefocusturnstoinstructionitself.Attendeeswillexplorekeyinstructionalshiftsthatcancreatea lastingimpactonstudentlearningoutcomes.

After these three dynamic days, we have no doubt that you will leave with a concrete action plan to accelerate your school campus like never before. The Lead On track at the Get Your Teach on National Conference is not just a conference; it's a transformative experience designed to empower instructional leaders to lead with vision, coach with excellence, and drive instructional shifts for lastingimpact.

1 DAY

LEADERSHIP:

BECOMINGADREAMERANDADOER

BECOMING A DREAMER AND A DOER with Wade King

CREATING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE with DR. KEVIN BLACK

THE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER with HOPE KING

ACT LIKE A LEADER THINK LIKE A TEACHER WITH HAYWARD JEAN

COACHING: 2 DAY

THEINSTRUCTIONALLEADER

LET’S GET VERTICAL with amelia capotosta and LaNesha Tabb

MOVES TO MONITOR & MOVE TEACHERS with Chris Pombonyo

INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS FOR GROWTH

CRAFTING MEANINGFUL PD WITH Hope king & Chris Pombonyo

INSTRUCTION: 3 DAY

INSTRUCTIONALSHIFTSFORIMPACT

DE-ESCALATING STUDENTS IN CRISIS with Rebekah Poe

A SPECIAL LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE with STEVE SPANGLER

MASTERING THE SCIENCE OF READING

R O DUCING GYTOThe INSTRUCTIONAL LAB

Introducing the groundbreaking GYTO Instruction Lab, a revolutionary conference track designed exclusively for educators seeking to unlock the true potential of their classrooms through Best Instructional Practices Whether you're a new teacher, a seasoned veteran, or an instructional coach, this immersive experience is tailored to elevate your teaching game and propel your students toward unprecedented academic success.

In the GYTO Instructional Lab, we recognize the transformative power of effective teaching methods and their ability to shape student outcomes regardless of the curriculum in use. This track is your passport to a comprehensive exploration of proven instructional strategies that transcend subject matter, curricular frameworks, and district initiatives This track is less about any specific standard and more about how we can find success for our learners with ANY and ALL standards

Embark on a unique adventure as we guide you through the intricacies of instructional excellence, empowering you to seamlessly integrate best practices into your daily teaching routine Whether you're teaching from a basal reading program or fully immersed in the science of reading, or working from a diverse set of standards and district initiatives, our expert facilitators will provide you with the tools and insights needed to set your classroom and learners on a trajectory of continuous academic growth and success.

The GYTO Instructional Lab is not just another conference track; it's a dynamic learning experience that equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of education Get ready to fully unleash the potential of your teaching, refine your instructional techniques, and discover the powerful potential of any curriculum

Join us on this unparalleled journey through the GYTO Learning Lab – an opportunity open to all educators ready to immerse themselves in the art and science of best instructional practices Get ready to revolutionize your teaching and witness the transformative impact on your students' achievements. Your best results await in the GYTO Instruction Lab!

1 DAY

THE INSTRUCTIONAL TEACHER

DEVELOPINGSYSTEMSFORBESTINSTRUCTIONALPRACTICES

THE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER with Hope King

CRAFTING EFFECTIVE MINI LESSONS with LANESHA TABB

GAMETIME DATA with CHRIS POMBONYO

BUILDING YOUR DREAM TEAMWITH AMELIA CAPOTOSTA & LIZ SHERMAN

2 DAY

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

SPEAK, LISTEN, LEAD! with JOANNE MILLER

SET THE STAGE TO ENGAGEwith HOPE AND WADE KING

CRAFTING CRAVEABLE LESSONS with BRITTANY HEGE

A SPECIAL KEYNOTE

3 DAY

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY

MISSION MOTIVATION with CHRIS POMBONYO

CHEERS AND CHANTS CHAMPIONS with ASHLEY SCHROEDER

DE-ESCALATING STUDENTS IN CRISIS with REBEKAH POE FROM MANAGEMENT TO METACOGNITION with SHANE SAEED L