3rd-6th Grade Math Conference Guide: 2024 GYTO National Conference

3-6 MATH

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.

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 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!

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LOOK FOR THE

PRACTICES STICKERS FOR EACH SESSION!

Crafting Craveable Lessons for Mathematical Engagement

Have you ever felt like your math lessons are more of a bas experience? Join Brittany Hege as she shares the chef's secret t deeper understanding in students. In this session, learn to identi lead to behavioral engagement from the rich flavors that cr engagement. Spice up your teaching with strategies that make m regardless of the cookbook (curriculum) you follow Ready to your students craving more? Let's get coo

Crafting Craveable Lessons: Fractions Edition

Does teaching fractions feel like following a recipe with hopeful anticipation only to have it turn out much different than you expected? Join Brittany Hege as she helps you blend the use of math manipulatives, visual models, and a variety of written methods to cook up a *chef's kiss* understanding of fractions in your students. Develop the craft of teaching fractions in a way that's both relevant and mathematically meaningful, ensuring your students digest the lessons deeply and retain them long-term. By the end of our culinary experience together, you'll have a gourmet collection of representations that you can use for all fraction concepts!

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Sessions Presented by Brittany Hege

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

Joanne Miller

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!

"Everything

Is Awesome" When You Understand The Problem!

Everything is Awesome when you Define your problem! In this strategy session, you will identify 3 m: Understand the question, Identify your number labels, and ck, you will learn to incorporate these 3 problem solving er Builder status by removing the piece of resistance in their oming masters at defining the problem.

Hocus Pocus: Writing Focus

Come, we fly! Add a writing concoction into your potions for math so you lure children into creating deeper meaning of the math content. We will conjure up writing strategies for increasing their reasoning skills while working with word problems and reverse the ancient curse of misunderstanding So, grab your brooms as we fly into writing for maximum math comprehension!

Sessions Presented by Staci Erickson

The POWER of Rigor: Games to Increase Mastery and Motivation

Greetings, valiant educators! Brace yourselves for a morphing good time as you journey into the realm of educational magic! Join Wade as he takes you through the morphing grid in an interactive training full of fun and excitement to help equip you to wield the transformative power of game-based and interactive learning to captivate students’ imaginations and elevate classroom engagement! In this session, you will:

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Morph into Engagement (Power Up Your Classroom): Buckle up and get ready to set the stage for the magical quest to discover how we can morph ordinary lessons into extraordinary adventures.

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It’s Morphin Time: Unleash the Power! Identify and utilize Hope and Wade King’s Rules of Rigor to ensure every student plays a pivotal role in the quest for knowledge, power up lessons and activities with application rather than memorization, and use Zordon’s guidance to set and establish crystal-clear expectations for a harmonious learning environment.

Megazord Mastery: Explore collaborative challenges that transform your classroom into a powerhouse of learning. Witness firsthand how combining forces can lead to the ultimate triumph of rigorous learning.

3 Gear up, brave educators! Let’s embark on a journey where the Power of Rigor and the Magic of games and activities collide, creating an educational experience that transcends the ordinary! May the Rigor Protect You!

Presented by Wade King

Rolling with the Homies: How to Reengage, 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!?!

Math Combat: Fighting for Fluency

Attention, educators! Prepare to embark on an intensive Math Fact Fluency Boot Camp, where you'll be equipped with battle-tested strategies to transform your students into math fact warriors! This highenergy session is designed to empower teachers with effective tactics and engaging activities to conquer math fact challenges in the classroom. We will delve into creative classroom activities aimed at enhancing students' mathematical proficiency. Teachers will learn how to help their math students build math fact fluency by infusing a myriad of simple, low prep hands-on activities and games that make learning math facts enjoyable for students From interactive math games to group challenges, educators will discover creative ways to reinforce fact fluency by embedding it into their daily teaching schedules. Finally, all teacher recruits will be equipped with a family engagement initiative designed to strengthen the bond between home and school, rallying parents and caregivers to reinforce math fact fluency skills at home. By the end of this field op, you will be battle-ready, armed with several innovative strategies and prepared to lead your students to victory in the mathematical battlefield! Are you ready to march toward math fluency glory? Enlist today!

Gametime Data: Varsity Plays for Big Results

Huddle up! Ready to take the field and revolutionize your math instruction? It’s time to tackle student mastery one play at a time with in-the-moment strategies to analyze real-time data to make strategic moves that will transform your student’s instructional math game. Join Chris as he coaches you how to call the right plays at the right time, ensuring that every student is on the path to mathematical mastery and success. Just like a skilled quarterback reads the field for the perfect play, Chris will guide you through the Xs and Os of using dynamic data to tailor your instruction of specific math standards and concepts in the moment in order to:

• Identify strengths and areas for improvement in your students' understanding of specific math standards and concepts

• Adapt your teaching approach on the fly and ensure that each student is on the path to success

• Strategically plan for next steps using real-time data based instruction Whether you're a seasoned coach or a rookie in the world of math instruction, this session promises to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to lead your students to victory in the mathematical endzone!

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!

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 de-escalation, 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.

Presented by Rebekah Poe

Math Therapy: Help your students heal their math trauma!

Did you know that anyone who thinks they're "not a math person" typically has math trauma they haven't worked through? This crash course in math therapy will provide you with 5 practical steps you can implement in your classroom right away. Through teaching math we can empower students to believe they are capable of anything and that everything is possible - starting with math. Add "Math Therapy" to your list of teachable and change the lives of your students far beyond the classroom!

Session Presented by Vanessa Vakharia

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).

JOANNE MILLER

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Staci is a passionate educator from Texas with 19+ years of teaching and adminstration experience who loves all things math! She is currently a 6th grade math teacher, but also has experience teaching and writing curriculum for K-8th grade math. Her speciality and passion is math problem-solving. Her passion for developing problem solving skills began when her own personal students struggled through the thinking process that was required when solving word problems. She has spent the last 10+ years researching and developing problem solving strategies that promote critical thinking skills using reading comprehension strategies. Staci believes there is always more than one way to solve a math problem, and we should encourage our students to be flexible and independent math thinkers. You can follow Staci on social media @mathcoachminute.

STACI ERICKSON

Wade King attended Anderson University, where he received both his undergraduate degree and his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision Wade has been recognized as a District Choice Teacher and Teacher of The Year. His students’ outstanding achievement scores and growth on standardized tests were some of the highest scores in the state of South Carolina. Mr. King attributes his students’ success to a “ no excuse ” policy that he models himself. The relationships he fosters with his students, their families, and community is the driving force behind his teaching. Mr. King’s classroom is filled with music, engagement, rigor, and discipline. He strives to prepare his students for their futures and not their pasts, while also placing an emphasis on global learning.

WADE KING

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.

APRIL GRAVES

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

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 3-6 MATH EMBEDDED RESEARCH:

Bernardo, Allan B I (2006) Overcoming Obstacles to Understanding and Solving Word Problems in Mathematics

Bush, S , Dougherty, B , Karp K (2021) The Math Pact: Achieving Instructional Coherence Within and Across Grades

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.

Dempsey, Kathleen (2009). Using Writing in Mathematics to Deepen Student Learning

Draper, Debbie (2012). Comprehension Strategies applied to Mathematics.

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

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2020). Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics: Initiating Critical Conversations

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

Sawchuk, Stephan (2023). What is Math Fact Fluency and How Does It Develop?

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

Computation Standards:

3rd Grade:

CCSS MATH CONTENT 3 OA D 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, including rounding.

4th Grade:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.A.3:

Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers.

Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.

Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies, including rounding

5th -6th Grade:

CCSS MATH CONTENT 5 NBT B 7

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths

Use concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.

Fraction Standards:

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades (Multiple Fraction Standards):

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF:

CCSS MATH CONTENT 5 NF:

These domains include multiple fraction standards within each grade level, covering concepts such as understanding fractions as numbers, comparing and ordering fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying fractions by whole numbers, and dividing whole numbers by unit fractions Standards for Mathematical Practice:

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them - ALL GRADE LEVELS

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5: Use appropriate tools strategically - ALL GRADE LEVELS

CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6: Attend to precision - ALL GRADE LEVELS

These practices emphasize problem-solving skills, strategic tool use, and attention to precision, aligning with various grade levels.

Additional Practices and Standards:

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

Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic

CCSS MATH CONTENT 3 OA: Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division

Determine unknown whole numbers in multiplication or division equations relating three whole numbers.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA: Gain familiarity with factors and multiples.

Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1–100. Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors.

Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1–100 is prime or composite. +MORE

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

SPECIAL EDUCATIONI

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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

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