3rd-5th Grade General - 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.

SESSION!

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

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!

Presented by Joanne Miller

From Management to Metacognition: The Building Blocks for Classroom Success

Setting up for a strong start to the year! Having a classroom that feels like chaos can add to the stress teachers are already feeling! In this session we will cover systematic routines, clear expectations, and the power of supportive language to nurture intrinsic motivation. Discover how to create a predictable, productive, and disruption-minimized learning environment. Gain insights into using supportive language to foster selfdiscipline and a passion for learning.This hands-on session will help you begin the school year with confidence, build strong student-teacher relationships, and establish effective classroom routines. Leave this session equipped to: - Implement systematic routines and clear expectations. - Utilize supportive language for intrinsic motivation. - Start the year with a strong foundation for a successful school year. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your classroom management skills and create a thriving learning environment!

by Shane Saeed

Presented

From Framework to Finish: Crafting Sturdy Paragraphs

Are paragraphs looking more like a list of ideas rather than a cohesive message? It sounds like paragraph writing needs a little renovation in your classroom You will receive the right blueprints to construct sturdy paragraphs with Megan Polk, so put on your hard hats as we dig into the nuts and bolts of paragraph writing. You will be equipped with the right tools and strategies to help your students lay the foundation of their ideas, create a solid framework of supporting details, and cement their thoughts into clear, cohesive paragraphs Step by step, we will analyze paragraph structures, model concrete strategies, and engage in writing Say goodbye to shaky structures and hello to paragraphs that stand tall and strong!

Presented by Megan Polk

Super Graphic Organizers: An Opinion Journey

In the world of writing, the battles can be as complex as a villain's master plan, especially when you're dealing with students from different backgrounds and varying skill levels But fear not, in this opinion writing session, we're about to become writing heroes! We’ll even the playing field by engaging students with something they all possess – their own voice! Join Juan E. Gonzalez Jr. as he leads you on a heroic journey in opinion writing. This journey aims to foster not only academic growth but also equip students with lifelong writing skills. During this session, Juan will demonstrate how to effectively engage writers in the writing process and use graphic organizers to provide students with the necessary structures to become skilled writers.

by Juan E Gonzalez Jr.

Rolling with the Homies: How to Re-engage, Reteach, & Review, but Keep the Math Block Rolling

Get ready to bounce, rock, skate, and roll with April Graves during this comprehensive session designed to transform your math classroom into a vibrant hub of learning where innovative and highly effective instructional approaches are seamlessly integrated into your daily math block to re-engage students who are struggling with unmastered content standards even as you roll along with your scope and sequence. This session will focus on empowering educators with practical examples of warm-ups, small group activities, and homework designed to foster a deeper understanding of challenging concepts You are guaranteed to roll away with a renewed enthusiasm for teaching math, actionable strategies, and techniques to implement immediately in your classroom. Now who’s ready to roll!?!

Presented by April Graves

Presented

Put Out the Fire: De-Escalating Students in Crisis

Are you ready to tackle classroom behavior like a seasoned firefighter quelling a blazing inferno? Join Rebekah Poe for an immersive professional development session that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to transform your classroom dynamics. "Put Out the Fire: De-Escalating Students in Crisis" is a high-impact training experience that empowers educators to become true masters of de-escalation. Learn scripted responses for deescalation, uncover the "hidden flames" that ignite student behavior, and master the art of restoring relationships post-crisis. By implementing these strategies, teachers can anticipate increased student self-awareness, enhanced self-regulation skills, and drastically reduced time spent on behavior management.

Building Your Dream Team

Are yoooooou readyyyyyyy?!?! Step onto the court for an actionpacked 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!

Presented by Rebekah Poe

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 Ashley Schroeder

Mission POSSIBLE: Unraveling the Science of Reading

Mission Overview: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to become an expert agent of literacy! Science of Reading in Upper Elementary? It seems Mission Impossible at times without support, valuable training, and time! Join Amelia in this high-stakes, action-packed session as we delve into the Science of Reading. We will unravel the intricate strands of the Reading Rope. Discover the critical role of phonemic awareness and phonics in laying the foundation for reading success. This mission is not for the faint of heart – it's time to decode, decipher, and conquer the challenges of literacy. But this isn’t any ordinary mission, there will be engagement at every turn Walk away with an overflowing file of classroom-tested approaches to enhance your literacy instruction. These strategies will empower you to make a lasting impact on your students' literacy skills. Explore the importance of tying together the lower strands of the Reading Rope with comprehension strategies. Discover how these elements work in tandem to create masterful readers Mission Debrief and Q&A: Conclude the mission with a debriefing where you can reflect on your discoveries, ask questions, and strategize your next steps. Your mission doesn't end here – it's the beginning of a transformative journey toward literacy excellence. Gear up for a thrilling educational adventure where the Science of Reading becomes an achievable mission, and decoding the Reading Rope is within your grasp. This mission is critical, and your students are counting on you. Will you accept? Mission POSSIBLE awaits!

Students of the GalaxyMission: 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

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 LeaderPrioritizing 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!

MEET YOUR PRESENTERS:

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

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 classroom on making differentiated, standards-aligned content not only engaging and challenging, but student-centered and fun! She shares her creative and motivational expertise on her social media, (Head Over Heels For Teaching).

SHANE SAEED

JOANNE MILLER

Shane is currently a district-level instructional coach in Colorado. She coaches teachers and administrators as well as presents professional development for educators K-12 She has two Master’s degrees, one in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy and one in School Leadership. She is currently working on her doctorate in Educational Equity and looking to graduate in Spring 2024. Shane presents nationally on topics such as the science of learning, the science of reading, and on her book Be the Flame, which focuses on building relationships and community within education.

Megan Polk is an educator and literacy specialist living in Nashville, Tennessee. She has over a decade of teaching experience across elementary grades and uses best practices and innovation to meet and reach students where they are. Megan is the content creator behind The Literacy Dive where she creates reading and writing resources that are creative, effective, high-impact, and comprehensive. She is the founder of The Daily Writing Disguise, a writing membership, that prioritizes daily writing and embeds various types of writing and skills into writing activities in an intriguing and interactive way. Megan is dedicated to supporting teachers, parents, and students everywhere! She loves connecting with educators through Instagram and enjoys diving into ALL things literacy every Monday on The Literacy Dive Podcast. She seeks to equip teachers who share similar challenges and have the same mission: to close the gap, to increase student confidence and achievement, and to develop students who will expand their true love for literacy. Megan has presented at local, regional, and national teacher conferences and enjoys sharing her expertise and passion for literacy. Megan realizes the power of collaboration and the positive impact it holds - teachers are truly better together!

MEGAN POLK

Juan Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is an elementary public school teacher in Dickinson, Texas. Since he was a kid, he knew teaching would be a future chapter in his life. If you were to rummage through old family photos, you’d quickly find pictures of Juan holding a book or attempting to teach his younger brothers something new Juan pursued this dream and obtained a B.A. in interdisciplinary studies at the University of Houston. With over ten years of classroom experience in first, second, and third grade, he has learned that in order to create a nurturing classroom experience, educators must put students before everything else they do in the classroom. Juan believes that educators are most successful when we listen to what students need and who they are. In the last few years, Juan has used social media to share ideas and his love for literacy with other educators. This platform has given Juan opportunities to travel around the world to visit schools, blog for publishing media giant Scholastic Inc , and speak at various education conferences His mission through this work is to spotlight the great work all educators are doing in classrooms and to inspire everyone to read more books.

JUAN E GONZALEZ JR.

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

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

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.

ASHLEY SCHROEDER

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 researchbased 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!Follow Chris on social media at @ChrisPombonyo.

Liz Sherman has been an educator since 2007 who brings her enthusiasm and funloving energy to special education. She believes in creating equitable and inclusive learning environments where students of all abilities are successful learners She’s taught grades K-8, the majority of them in grades K-3, across various models - selfcontained, resource, and co-taught - and was an Assistant Director and then Director of Special Education before returning to the classroom. Before being in the classroom, she taught in the informal setting for the Walt Disney Company at Animal Kingdom for their Animal Programs & Environmental Initiatives both on-stage and backstage. Liz prides herself in advocating for her students, creating school-wide systems and supports that benefit everyone, and building strong relationships with her students, families, and general education teaching teams.

LIZ SHERMAN

APRIL GRAVES

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

With 20+ years of teaching experience, April Graves, a Spelman College alumna, is a proud 4th grade teacher in the city of Atlanta. She has served her school district as a teacher leader, mentor, professional development presenter, and she’s been celebrated as a Teacher of The Year. April has a fun, firm formula that ensures academic growth and continually cultivates a love for math in every student that she encounters. Follow @Aprilalldae on social media to check out her polished style and the passion that she brings into her classroom each day.

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

Mathematics Standards:

3rd Grade:

3.OA.8: Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies

CCSS MATH CONTENT 3 NBT A 1Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100

4th Grade:

4 OA 3: Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity

CCSS MATH CONTENT 4 NBT- Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers

CCSS MATH CONTENT 4 NBT- Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic

5th Grade:

CCSS MATH CONTENT 5 NBT B 7 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used

CCSS MATH CONTENT 5 NBT A 1Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in one place represents 10 times as much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to its left.

*5th Grade Computation Standards

English Language Arts Standards:

Writing Standards:

3rd Grade:

CCSS ELA-LITERACY W 3 4: With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose

CCSS ELA-LITERACY W 3 5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing

4th Grade:

CCSS ELA-LITERACY W 4 4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

CCSS ELA-LITERACY W 4 5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.

5th Grade:

CCSS ELA-LITERACY W 5 4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSS ELA-LITERACY W 5 5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing

Reading Standards:

3rd Grade:

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 3 3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 3 3 A Identify and know the meaning of the most common prefixes and derivational suffixes

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 3 3 B Decode words with common Latin suffixes

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 3 3 C Decode multisyllable words

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 3 4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers

4th Grade:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.4.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 4 3 A Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e g , roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.4.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RI 4 1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text

5th Grade:

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 5 3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 5 3 A Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e g , roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RF 5 4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension

CCSS ELA-LITERACY RI 5 1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text

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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

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)

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 3-5 GENERAL TRACK EMBEDDED RESEARCH:

Carpenter, Thomas P.; Fennema, Elizabeth; Franke, Megan Loef; Levi, Linda; Empson, Susan B. (2000). Cognitively Guided Instruction: A Research-Based Teacher Professional Development Program for Elementary School Mathematics.

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

Harris, Karen Ed.D. & Graham, Steve Ed.D. (2007). Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students

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

Lesh, R. & Doerr, H. M. (2003). Foundations of a models and modeling perspective on mathematics teaching, learning and problem solving.

Martel, Chelsea and Cavanaugh, Brian (2016). Preventing and Responding to Student Escalation: Combining De-Escalation Strategies and Function-Based Support

Marzano, Robert (2001). Classroom Instruction That Works

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

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

Tominey, Shauna L. Ph.D. & O'Bryon, Elisabeth C. Ph.D. (2017). Strategies That Support Young Dual Language Learners

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

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!

MEET YOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESENTERS:

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 researchbased 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

Liz Sherman has been an educator since 2007 who brings her enthusiasm and funloving energy to special education. She believes in creating equitable and inclusive learning environments where students of all abilities are successful learners She’s taught grades K-8, the majority of them in grades K-3, across various models - selfcontained, resource, and co-taught - and was an Assistant Director and then Director of Special Education before returning to the classroom. Before being in the classroom, she taught in the informal setting for the Walt Disney Company at Animal Kingdom for their Animal Programs & Environmental Initiatives both on-stage and backstage. Liz prides herself in advocating for her students, creating school-wide systems and supports that benefit everyone, and building strong relationships with her students, families, and general education teaching teams.

LIZ SHERMAN

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 self-contained 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

BIO COMING SOON

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