GYTO Your Way Professional Development Catalog by Get Your Teach On

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INSIDE: FULL DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVLOPMENT PROGRAMS SCHOOL & DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION TRACKS MULTI-VISIT PROGRAMS YEAR-LONG SUPPORT

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GYTO MINI CONS & IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS

“After the past few years, I’ve questioned if I was supposed to stay in this profession. I’ve only ever wanted to teach. I’m heading into my 21st year of teaching more excited than ever after attending GYTO!”

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A LETTER FROM GYTO FOUNDER HOPE KING Dear Get Your Teach On Community, I hope this letter finds you well and thriving in the pursuit of excellence in education. My name is Hope King, and I am honored to serve as the CEO and founder of Get Your Teach On—an organization committed to transforming professional development experiences for educators nationwide. In the dynamic landscape of education, providing teachers with innovative and impactful professional development is crucial to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. That's where Get Your Teach On steps in, dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and empowering educators to create transformative learning experiences for their students. Our proven track record speaks volumes about the positive impact we've had on schools and districts across the country. As a passionate educator myself, I understand the challenges and opportunities that come with shaping the minds of the next generation. Get Your Teach On is not just an event; it's an immersive, game-changing experience that leaves educators inspired, equipped with practical strategies, and ready to elevate their teaching to new heights. Here are just a few key highlights of what Get Your Teach On can bring to your school or district: Engaging and Interactive Workshops: Our workshops are designed to be hands-on, interactive, and tailored to address the specific needs of your educators. We believe in creating a learning environment that is both inspiring and practical. Proven Strategies for Student Success: Get Your Teach On is founded on the principles of research-based, proven strategies that enhance student engagement and achievement. We provide educators with the tools they need to make a meaningful impact in their classrooms. Customized Professional Development: We understand that every school and district is unique. Our team works closely with you to tailor our professional development experiences to meet the specific goals and challenges of your educational community. Sustained Support and Resources: Our commitment to your success extends beyond the workshop. We provide ongoing support and access to a wealth of resources to ensure that the strategies learned are seamlessly integrated into daily teaching practices. I invite you to consider bringing the transformative power of Get Your Teach On to your school or district. Together, we can create a professional development experience that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of your educators. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and inspire excellence in education together. Let’s get to work, Hope King and the Get Your Teach On Team

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

TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS

DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

STUDENT BEST ACCOUNTABILITY INSTRUCTIONAL & ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES

Developing Consistent Best Instructional Practices and Processes from Start to Finish to Completely Transform Your School

PLANNING & PREPARATION

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.

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

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.

BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

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.

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

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.

DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

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.

TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS

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.

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PLANNING & PREPARATION

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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INTRODUCTION TO OUR PROGRAM OPTIONS

THE GYTO PD EXPERIENCE: GYTO Your Way offers a tailored and transformative Professional Development experience, bringing the renowned Get Your Teach On (GYTO) Experience directly to your school or district. Each session is meticulously customized to align with the specific goals and focus areas of your educational institution. By addressing your unique needs, this professional development initiative ensures that everyone in your school or district is on the same page, moving forward with cohesive momentum. The program is designed to motivate teachers, fostering a collaborative environment where educators work with a unified vision and mission to enhance education for both students and teachers within your building. GYTO Your Way guarantees the same magical and inspirational elements, including hands-on workshops, research-based strategies, and immediate implementation plans that participants experience at GYTO's distinctive conferences. This initiative aims to empower your educational community and deliver tangible results by making the GYTO magic accessible right at your campus.

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LEVEL UP YOUR PD: ONLINE COURSES / VIRTUAL TRAINING

MINI GYTO CONFERENCES Welcome to the Get Your Teach On Professional Development Catalogue, where our commitment goes beyond the one-day workshop model. We understand that true educational transformation requires ongoing support and a commitment to meeting schools and districts where they are at. Our catalog doesn't just offer isolated events; it's a gateway to a sustained journey of professional growth. At Get Your Teach On, we believe in the power of witnessing strategies in action and experiencing real-time classrooms. That's why we provide classroom model lessons led by some of our top educators, allowing you to see effective techniques in practice. For those seeking long-term impact, our catalogue includes year-long implementation models and coaching services. We are dedicated to ensuring that the goals set during our professional development sessions are not only met but also extended and grown beyond, resulting in sustainable and meaningful results for educators, schools, and districts alike. Join us on a transformative journey towards educational excellence and get ready to LEVEL UP your PD!

ENGAGEMENT LABS:

TARGETED SKILL TRAINING & ONSITE MODEL LESSONS SCHOOL OR DISTRICT YEAR-LONG IMPLEMENTATION GYTO COLLABORATION SITE ENGAGEMENT LABS EDUCATOR CELEBRATIONS

MINI GYTO CONFERENCES SCHOOL, MULTI-SCHOOL, DISTRICT,& STATE TRAININGS

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MINI GYTO CONS (1-2 Day Options) Get Your Teach On's Mini GYTO Conference is a transformative educational experience designed to replicate the enchantment of our renowned Get Your Teach On Conferences within the confines of your school or district. This condensed 1 or 2-day event is meticulously crafted to be fully customizable, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with the unique needs and goals of your educational community. Immerse your teachers in a dynamic program that not only motivates and inspires but also equips them with the tools and strategies needed for a revitalized classroom experience. Whether the focus is on refining instructional practices, aligning ELA or math methodologies, enhancing student engagement, or addressing other specific objectives, our team can tailor a bespoke experience that leaves a lasting impact. Get ready for a professional development event that your educators will be buzzing about throughout the entire academic year, fostering a culture of continuous growth and innovation in your institution.

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THE TEACHER RESET WITH HOPE AND WADE KING

10:15-11:30 Whole Group Workshop SET THE STAGE TO ENGAGE WITH HOPE KING

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A few things to note. You can select one day or two day options for our minis. You will have the opportunity to fully customize your day selecting all of our sessions in the GYTO Professional Development Learning Library. This just shows you an example of what a 1 day and 2 day outline could look like. Days can also be themed so that all content aligns or can speak to a variety of different areas.

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WORKSHOPS: Workshops can also be broken down into grade level bands and can choose more workshop options. If you select this option, during each workshop time, your model could look something like this:

BREAKOUT 1: K-2

11:30-12:30 LUNCH

You select specific topic need for this grade level band.

12:30-1:15

You select specific topic need for this grade level band.

Workshop A

THE THREE T’S OF BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

1:30-2:45

Workshop B

SCHOOL OF ROCK WITH WADE KING

3:00-3:30

GYTO CLOSING

Day 2: 8:30-10:00

Keynote

BECOMING A FIVE-STAR EDUCATOR WITH CHRIS POMBONYO

10:15-11:30 Whole Group Workshop THE GAME OF RIGOR WITH HOPE KING & CHRIS POMBONYO

11:30-12:30 LUNCH 12:30-1:15

Workshop A

THE DATA WARS WITH CHRIS POMBONYO

1:30-2:45

Workshop B

GET YOUR GAME ON WITH WADE KING

3:00-3:30

GYTO Q&A

BREAKOUT 2: 3-5 BREAKOUT 3: Special Education You select specific topic need for this special area.

SKILL TRAINING & LIVE MODEL LESSONS

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TARGETED SKILL TRAINING & LIVE ONSITE MODEL LESSONS Get Your Teach On's Targeted Skill Training and Live Model Lessons offer an immersive and dynamic 2 or 3-day experience designed to elevate your staff's expertise in specific areas of focus crucial for school improvement. During this intensive training, educators will receive focused and explicit instruction tailored to the selected skill set that aligns with your school's improvement goals. The program goes beyond traditional professional development by providing participants with the unique opportunity to witness these targeted skills and strategies in action in their own classrooms. Renowned educators will conduct live model lessons, showcasing the exact skills emphasized during the training, offering a real-time and impactful learning experience. This transformative training is one of our most powerful tools for professional growth. Following the live model lessons, teachers will engage in comprehensive follow-up sessions, where the acquired knowledge and insights gained from the demonstrations will be integrated into their personalized action plans for effective implementation in the classroom. Get ready to witness remarkable growth and positive change in your school's instructional practices with Get Your Teach On's Targeted Skill Training and Live Model Lessons.

A LOOK INTO THIS MODEL:

DAY 1:

DAY 2:

DAY 3:

Explicit & Focused Training and PD

Live Model Lessons (In Classrooms by Grade Level)

Debrief & Actionable Planning PLC’s

On day two of the Get Your Teach On's Targeted Skill Training and Live Model Lesson Professional Development, participants will embark on an immersive experience aimed at solidifying the skills acquired on the first day. Following a day of intensive training, teachers will transition into the observation phase, where they will witness the precise strategies elucidated during day one being masterfully implemented in real classrooms. Renowned educational professionals, recognized for their exceptional teaching, will conduct model lessons lasting approximately 45 minutes each. These live demonstrations will take place in classrooms tailored to the respective grade levels of the attending teachers, facilitating a more personalized and relevant learning experience. By observing the strategies in action within their own grade level teams, educators will gain valuable insights and practical applications, fostering a deeper understanding of how to seamlessly integrate these proven techniques into their own teaching practices. Day two promises to be a dynamic and hands-on extension of the training, offering educators a unique opportunity to bridge theory and practice in the pursuit of excellence in teaching.

On the culminating day of the three-day programming for Get Your Teach On's Targeted Skill Training and Live Model Lesson Professional Development, teachers engage in insightful grade-level debrief meetings. Having spent the previous days immersed in observing expertly modeled lessons, educators now come together to collaboratively reflect on their observations and insights. Facilitated by their dedicated GYTO trainer, these debrief sessions serve as a dynamic forum for teachers to share their perspectives, identify key takeaways, and explore potential applications in their own classrooms. The discussions focus on translating the observed strategies into actionable plans for immediate implementation, tracking progress, and ensuring sustained follow-through. This strategic approach not only reinforces the targeted skills introduced during the program but also empowers educators to seamlessly integrate these innovative teaching techniques into their daily practice, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of their teaching methodologies.

On day one of Get Your Teach On's Targeted Skill Training and Live Model Lesson Professional Development, educators will embark on a transformative journey aimed at enhancing their teaching prowess. Day one is meticulously designed to provide teachers with concentrated training in a specific area strategically aligned with their school's improvement plan or overarching goals for the academic year. The sessions are carefully curated to offer in-depth insights, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for elevating their instructional practices. Our focus is not only on theory but also on fostering a practical and actionable approach that can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom setting. By the end of day one, educators will not only be armed with newfound skills but will also have a tangible roadmap for immediate implementation, ensuring a sustainable impact on both teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

GYTO IMPLEMENTATION MODELS

YEAR-LONG & MULTI-YEAR OPTIONS AVAILABLE

1 YEAR MODELS MULTI-YEAR MODELS

SCHOOL, DISTRICT, OR STATE FULL YEAR OR MULTI YEAR IMPLEMENTATIONS Get Your Teach On's Year-Long Implementation Model is a comprehensive and customized approach designed to support schools and districts in prioritizing and successfully implementing their chosen educational initiatives. This model is tailored to meet the unique needs of each focus area, school, or district, ensuring a targeted and effective strategy. The year-long support includes a combination of on-site trainings, follow-up and continuing webinars, consistent support, coaching sessions, and follow-ups with school leadership teams. The process also involves strategic planning, alignment mapping, and progress monitoring to track and enhance the initiative's success. Additionally, participants gain full access to Get Your Teach On's online learning community, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. The model provides a holistic and sustained approach to professional development, promoting lasting positive changes in education. Get ready for a transformative journey as we collaborate to design a tailored year-long implementation plan for your school or district.

A LOOK AT THE IMPLEMENTATION: OPTIONS FOR PROGRAMMING: GYTO Instructional Lab (Best Practices to Drive Your Best Results) Increasing Student Engagement School-Wide Writing Alignment and Practices School-Wide ELA Alignment and Practices Neon Read On (process for reading comprehension) Science of Reading and Writing Progress Monitoring & Student Accountability

ON SITE TRAINING 2-4 Per Year

WEBINARS 2-4 Per Year

ALIGNMENT MAPPING

Topics to be determined based on district/school goals and initial alignment mapping.

Topics will support in person trainings and continue to deepen practices in classrooms.

This will take place at the beginning of the partnership to align all GYTO Goals with School and District Initiatives.

STRATEGIC PLANNINGS Meetings with Leadership Teams 2-4 Times per Year

GYTO LEADERSHIP COHORT 6-8 Meetings Per Year

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FULL ACCESS TO GYTO TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, RESOURCES, CURRICULUMS

GYTO COLLABORATION SITE YEAR-LONG SUPPORT SCHOOL & DISTRICT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

1 YEAR MODEL: 4 VISIT OPTION 8 VISIT OPTION

GYTO COLLABORATION SITE: Welcome to the pinnacle of professional development with our Get Your Teach On Collaboration Sites! We are thrilled to introduce this exclusive offering to our community, designed to elevate educational practices and foster substantial growth within your school. In this year-long model, your school will be paired with a dedicated Get Your Teach On site facilitator, forming a dynamic partnership focused on your specific priorities and initiatives. The program includes four 2-day visits from your facilitator, strategically spread across each quarter. Each visit will be straegicially planned with your school leadership team to directly speak to the immediate needs and goals of the school. School visits may include professional development workshops, live model lessons, coaching during PLC meetings, etc. Collaboration sites will also receive follow-up webinars and trainings to ensure sustained progress. Engage in quarterly leadership team connection and strategy meetings, participate in strategic planning sessions, and benefit from alignment mapping and progress monitoring to chart your school's trajectory. Access our GYTO Leadership Cohort and become part of our online professional learning community, rich with valuable resources. Embrace this transformative journey and unlock the full potential of your educational institution with Get Your Teach On Collaboration Sites.

A LOOK AT THE PARTNERSHIP:

ON SITE TRAINING

WEBINARS

2- Day Visits Each Quarter (Total of 4 Visits)

2-4 Per Year Topics will support in person trainings and continue to deepen practices in classrooms.

STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS QUARTERLY MEETINGS

GYTO LEADERSHIP COHORT

WITH ADMIN TEAM

6-8 Meetings Per Year

SCHOOL-WIDE ALIGNMENT MAPPING

SCHOOL-WIDE DATA ANALYSIS & GOAL SETTING

POSITIVE IMPACT PROJECT

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

This will take place at the beginning of the partnership to align all GYTO Goals with School and District Initiatives.

FULL ACCESS TO GYTO TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, RESOURCES, CURRICULUMS

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GYTO ENGAGEMENT LAB SCHOOL & DISTRICT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

INSTALLATION ONLY TRAININGS

ENGAGEMENT LABS: Research supports that when students are engaged, motivated, and immersed in an experience, their ability to retain information increases significantly. Our team of GYTO Engagement-Makers will fully transform a traditional learning space into their very own Engagement Lab™ that will bring lessons to life in an interactive environment with endless possibilities. This full transformation includes 30+ interactive scenes and experiences to transform any lesson in the click of a button...literally. The Get Your Teach On team will work with you every step of the way to design, customize, and install an all-new GYTO Engagement Lab™ in your school! Every detail will be handled from start to finish, giving your teachers the resources and training needed to roll out new Room Transformations in minutes - not hours or days! Plus, because this combines new technology and professional development, there are a wide variety of funding sources to implement this in your school!

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EDUCATOR CELEBRATION DISTRICT & STATE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

BEGINNING OF THE YEAR MID YEAR END OF YEAR

DISTRICT & STATE EDUCATOR CELEBRATIONS The Get Your Teach On Educator Celebration offers an unparalleled opportunity for schools and educational institutions to honor and celebrate their educators in a truly unforgettable manner. Hosted by the passionate and dynamic Get Your Teach On Team, this event promises an extraordinary experience filled with inspiration and camaraderie. Attendees can immerse themselves in a captivating Get Your Teach On Keynote session that is both empowering and enlightening. The celebration goes beyond conventional gatherings by incorporating entertainment, providing educators with a chance to unwind, connect, and recharge. Photo ops abound, ensuring lasting memories of the event. Whether it's a back-to-school kickoff, a mid-year pick-me-up, or an end-of-year celebration, these events are designed to elevate and appreciate the dedication and hard work of educators, making them feel valued and motivated for the important work they do in shaping the future.

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BUILD YOUR MINI 1-Day Experience KEYNOTE: 8:30-10:00

WORKSHOP 1: 10:15-11:30

Now it’s your turn! It's your time to shine as the architects of your professional growth journey for your campus or community! Dive into the Get Your Teach On Professional Development Catalogue and take charge of crafting your perfect day of learning. Our comprehensive planning guide empowers you to curate a bespoke experience tailored to the unique needs of your school or district. Choose from a selection of dynamic keynotes and engaging workshops or breakout sessions that directly address the immediate challenges and opportunities facing your educational community. Whether it's honing teaching strategies, fostering collaborative environments, or implementing innovative solutions, our catalogue is your toolkit for transformation. Seize the opportunity to elevate your leadership and educational impact – plan your perfect day with Get Your Teach On using the outline here. Then contact us so we can bring your vision to life and make it happen!

ENGAGEMENT LABS:

LUNCH: 11:30-12:30 WORKSHOP 2: 12:30-1:40

WORKSHOP 3: 1:50-3:00

WORKSHOPS: Workshops can also be broken down into grade level bands and can choose more workshop options. You can have as many breakouts as you’d like. If you select this option, during each workshop time, your model could look something like this:

CLOSING: 3:00-3:30

BREAKOUT 1: K-2

You select specific topic need for this grade level band or you can keep the same to topic but tailored to meet the needs of these specific grade levels.

BREAKOUT 2: 3-5

You select specific topic need for this grade level band or you can keep the same to topic but tailored to meet the needs of these specific grade levels.

BREAKOUT 3: Special Education You select specific topic need for this grade level band or you can keep the same to topic but tailored to meet the needs of these specific grade levels.

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BUILD YOUR MINI 2-Day GYTO Experience

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KEYNOTE: 8:30-10:00

WORKSHOP 1: 10:15-11:30

WORKSHOP 4: 10:15-11:30

LUNCH: 11:30-12:30

WORKSHOP 2: 12:30-1:40

WORKSHOP 5: 12:30-1:40

WORKSHOP 3: 1:50-3:00

WORKSHOP 6: 1:50-3:00

CLOSING KEYNOTE: 3:00-3:30

CLOSING: 3:00-3:30

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BUILD YOUR YEAR-LONG IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

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WHAT TARGET OR FOCUS DO YOU HAVE THIS SCHOOL YEAR?

WHAT TYPE OF SUPPORT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

COACHING

MODEL LESSONS

ALIGNMENT

CULTURE SHIFT

DATA & ACCOUNTABILITY

OVERALL BEST INST. PRAC.

WHAT HAVE YOU TRIED WITH THIS FOCUS THAT HAS WORKED/NOT WORKED? NOT WORKED:

WORKED:

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST PAIN POINTS YOU ARE CURRENTLY FACING WITH THIS SPECIFIC TARGET OR FOCUS? WHAT DO YOU FEEL LIKE ARE YOU MAIN OBSTACLES FROM ACHIEVING PROGRESS AND GROWTH?

CURRENT PAIN POINTS FOR SELECTED TARGET/FOCUS:

I’M MOST INTERESTED IN: TARGETED SKILL TRAINING

YEAR-LONG IMPLEMENTATION

GYTO COLLABORATION SITE

NEXT STEPS: EMAIL INFO@GETYOURTEACHON.COM TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CATALOGUE

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The Teacher Reset: Prioritize to Maximize

Join esteemed educators and educational leaders, Hope and Wade King, for an inspiring workshop designed to transform your teaching approach and reignite your passion for education. In "The Teacher Reset: Prioritize to Maximize," the Kings will guide you through a transformative journey aimed at reshaping your teaching practices by focusing on the power of prioritization. In the challenging landscape of education, the desire for change is universal among educators. However, the answer lies not in attempting to change everything at once, but rather in strategically setting your sights on the most important things to ignite change, and well, going ALL IN. Hope and Wade King bring their wealth of experience to help you streamline your priorities and establish a roadmap for success. This workshop is not just about doing less; it's about doing what matters most with precision and intentionality. The Kings will share practical insights and proven strategies to help you identify your core priorities, allowing you to maximize your impact in the classroom while minimizing the feeling of being overwhelmed. You'll leave with a clear understanding of how to set achievable goals, take actionable steps, and witness tangible results. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with a personalized plan that aligns with your teaching goals, fostering a sense of accomplishment and reigniting the joy that brought you into the profession. "Prioritize to Maximize" is not just a workshop; it's a catalyst for creating a fulfilling and effective teaching experience that will positively impact both you and your students. Join Hope and Wade King on this transformative journey and discover how prioritizing with purpose can lead to a more motivated, joyful, and successful teaching career.

With Hope & Wade King

Innovative Education: Becoming a Dreamer and a Doer Join Wade for an engaging session on Innovative Education, where he will take you on a journey to help you explore the dynamic intersection of problem-solving, resource constraints, and the courage to embrace failure as a catalyst for success and growth for your school community. In today's rapidly evolving landscape, educators must possess the skills to identify and practically utilize the steps to empower and encourage innovation. This session will equip you with practical insights and strategies to navigate these complexities with innovation rather than creativity at the forefront. Innovation is doing things! Where creativity is thinking of new things. An innovative teacher or leader is someone who thinks and acts. They are a dreamer and a doer. Key Takeaways: Identifying a problem Working with limited resources Openness to fail Finding or Creating a Game-Changing Idea

With Wade Ki

Here to Stay: Creating a Community Where Our Best Educators Can Thrive

With Hope Kin

Set the Stage to Engage Are you tired of conventional teaching methods that seem to lack the ability to captivate your students' interest? Hope and Wade King, esteemed educators and authors of the best-selling book "The Wild Card," are ready to guide you in revitalizing your teaching approach with excitement, creativity, and a touch of magic. In this session, you will: - Uncover innovative and unconventional methods to engage your students beyond the confines of textbooks and worksheets. - Learn to tap into your students' intrinsic motivation by cultivating an environment that inspires, values, and instills a genuine eagerness to learn. - Recognize how engagement serves as the bridge to student mastery. - Explore strategies to meet and exceed educational standards through a nontraditional path. - Harness the power of drama, storytelling, and suspense to create moments of wonder and joy in your classroom. Join Hope and Wade in this dynamic and inspiring session as they lead you on a transformative journey to turn your classroom into an engaging and immersive learning environment. "Set the Stage to Engage" is a masterclass in high-impact engagement strategies designed to address standards in a non-traditional way, all while enhancing student motivation, mastery, and retention.

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The Wild Card Unleashed: Igniting Your Creative Potential Step into the world of limitless creativity with "The Wild Card Unleashed: Igniting Your Creative Potential," an interactive workshop designed and led by renowned educators Hope and Wade King, authors of the inspiring book "The Wild Card." This dynamic workshop is a transformative experience crafted by educators for educators, aimed at unlocking the untapped reservoirs of creativity within each participant. Hope and Wade King bring their infectious energy and innovative teaching strategies to the forefront, guiding participants through a series of hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and immersive exercises. Drawing from their own experiences in the classroom, they delve into the principles of "The Wild Card" philosophy, empowering educators to embrace unpredictability, infuse excitement into their lessons, and redefine their approach to teaching. Discover how to infuse passion into your teaching style, create memorable learning experiences, and unleash the wild card that lies within you. Get ready to revolutionize your classroom and reignite the spark of creativity in both you and your students. The Wild Card Unleashed workshop is not just an event; it's a journey towards unlocking your full creative potential as an educator.

With Hope & Wade King

Becoming a Five-Star Educator Put the spotlight on the quality of teaching and learning in your classrooms to keep students “loving the show” with this unique one-of-akind presentation. Chris will take educators and leaders on a journey “backstage” to guide them through high-impact strategies and conditions for 5-Star Student and Teacher Success. Through various “scenes” including Classroom and Behavior Management, Student Engagement, Instruction and Planning, Classroom Environment, and more, this session will give your teachers a campus-wide plan and the tools needed to improve your school culture, behaviors, instruction, and student learning while creating a cast of “5-Star Educators.”

Off Book: Join Chris for this motivational session as he pulls back the curtain and shares an inspirational message for educators on finding your passion within the profession and guiding you on increasing your impact to help all students take the spotlight and shine center stage. Filled with personal experiences and stories as well as impactful strategies and techniques, educators will leave energized, refreshed, and encouraged to continue making their impact.

What If I Became the Teacher I Needed Every time I learn something new about the world… a financial concept, an accurate historical narrative, a holiday celebrated by another culture... I ask myself, “did they teach me this in school?” Most of the time, the answer is no. Who would I be, and what might I have done if I were exposed to lessons that went beyond the narrative of Johnny Appleseed and pumpkin crafts? What if cultural exposure for myself and my peers had happened outside of the month of February? By reframing my lessons, join me as I unpack how empathy, perspective, action, and global relevance found a permanent new home in my instruction.

Unpack Your Impact By laying out their revolutionary approach to teaching social studies, LaNesha Tabb explains how to provide students with a deep but achievable understanding of global social systems as they’re transformed by history, sociology, economics, geography, and civics. And, because the Unpack Your Impact curriculum can be folded into existing lessons for almost any topic, students garner an inclusive and interdisciplinary appreciation for how all learning shapes, and is shaped by, a diverse array of human cultures. Inspiring, optimistic, and empowering, Unpack Your Impact shows that teachers can make a positive impact—individually and globally.

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INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: PLANNING & PREPARATION LOOK FOR THE BEST PRACTICES STICKERS FOR EACH SESSION!

6 Steps to Your Best Instruction: Platinum Planning Student learning and growth starts when you start planning your greatest classroom hits. But you can't be a solo songwriter; students need to understand their role in their progression towards mastery of the skills and standards. For platinum results, we need high buy-in! This session will walk you through strategic ways to break down standards into actionable goals and tasks to ensure you captivate your audience for every lesson. We will have you planning hit after hit in no time!

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. It’s time to “Build Your Dream Team.” We’ll 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!

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Creating a Culture of Excellence Creating a Culture of Excellence is an engaging and insightful session for educators eager to transform their classrooms and schools into hubs of excellence. In this dynamic presentation will learn proven strategies and practical insights on how to establish and maintain a culture of excellence within your classroom and school community. Discover the essential elements of setting and articulating high expectations for students and the overall learning environment. Learn how to foster a no-excuses mentality that encourages accountability - “Every Student, Every Time.” Explore effective strategies to inspire and empower your reluctant learners. Join us for this transformative session and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to create a thriving educational culture where excellence is not just a goal but a way of life.

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable SEL Many times PD is thrust upon educators with little foundation or build-up. Such as “shot-in-the-arm” or “oneand-done” PD experiences. When taking on a large district or school-wide initiative the task of properly integrating solid SEL strategies, takeaways, and practices are crucial. Not only will SEL be the focus of the session, but we will also introduce the content through the lens of self-care, retention, and best practices for student engagement within the SEL training they will receive from the online course.

Mission Play: Cultivating Out of this World Learning Children are naturally curious and motivated to play! Research supports that learning through play is the most effective way for children to learn and make sense of the world around them. Imagine traveling towards language, social-emotional, literacy, problem-solving, and math skills on the educator voyage of your dreams! Launching intentional play-based instruction in 3…2…1… blast off!

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

The Three T’s of Best Instructional Practices Welcome, fellow mad scientists of education, to a workshop that will electrify your teaching approach and send your instructional practices into overdrive! Join your GYTO Facilitator as they unveil "The Three T's of Best Practices: Target, Teach, Track!" Brace yourselves for an experiential journey through the educational laboratory, where we'll concoct a potion of pedagogical prowess and brew a potion for classroom success!

🎯teaching. TARGET: In the eerie glow of the pedagogical laboratory, we will focus our lenses on the bullseye of effective Our lab coaches will guide you through the art of intentional target-setting strategies, equipping you with the precision needed to hit the mark in your lesson planning.

📚enlightenment. TEACH: Stirring the cauldron of dynamic instruction, they will reveal the secrets to engagement and Unleash the magic of explicit instructional practices that will have all of your students landing on the bullseye of success.

📊 TRACK: No mad science experiment is complete without meticulous tracking of results. Finally our coaches will guide you through the creation of your very own academic crystal ball – a tool to track progress, identify areas of growth, and predict future victories. Witness the transformation of raw data into actionable insights and immediate actions that will empower you to unleash the full potential of your students. So put on your lab coats and your goggles. It’s time to dive into "The Three T's of Best Practices." Together, we'll spark a mad science revolution in our classrooms.

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

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

Greatest Hits: Crafting Effective Mini Lessons It’s time to break it down! Your Mini-Lesson that is! You know you need strategic and engaging mini-lessons to kick your instruction into high gear, but how can we ensure it’s meaningful and productive to student learning? From start to finish, this session will walk you through a strategic process for effective daily mini-lessons that are aligned to your standard, engaging for students, and ensure that each lesson is a NUMBER ONE HIT! But whole group isn’t the only place for success! We will go through a process to accelerate the learning of all students in our classrooms. Get ready to AMP UP differentiation in your classroom with creative and highimpact ways to ensure we are meeting the needs of each student!

Tier I World Tour: Mastering the Mini Lesson

Your whole group minilesson is over. Where did the energy go? Are you feeling as burnt out as a backup dancer on the last night of a famous world tour, while your students are bursting with energy and ready to party? Or, are you feeling pretty great while your students are thinking, “Whew, my brain is tired!” If you feel as though you are doing the heavy lifting and your need to shift the cognitive load back to your students at every opportunity, then your minilesson might need some restaging! Join us for an empowering session designed to enhance Tier-1 instruction, catering to educators committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. This session is a roadmap to refining instructional practices, ensuring every student receives high-quality instruction that meets their needs—all while allowing you to run the show without wearing yourself out! We will dive into innovative approaches that engage diverse learners, promote equity, and maximize the potential for success among all students. You’ll walk away from this session equipped with practical tools, strategies, and a renewed perspective to refine your Tier One instruction, ensuring that every student receives the high-quality education they deserve. Join us in transforming classrooms into spaces where every learner can thrive.

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

Bring It On: Dominating Differentiation, Data, & Diving into Small Group Instruction Two, four, six, eight, what do we appreciate? Effective small group instruction time! If you're ready to elevate your instruction to new heights by planning a solid instructional block where each student can independently practice targeted skills at their own level… then let's make some noise! Join us in this engaging session tailored for educators aiming to optimize small group instruction for maximum gains. You'll be well positioned to pull fluid, data-based small groups, and execute real-time instructional decisions. We’ll get FIRED UP with strategies to create learning centers aligned with a specific learning target, fostering an environment ripe for intentional data collection, differentiation, and immediate next steps for student enrichment or remediation. Well…we’ve got data, yes, we do… and we’ve got it small groups, how ‘bout you? Go Teachers!

Becoming a Five Star Educator Put the spotlight on the quality of teaching and learning in your classrooms to keep students “loving the show” with this unique one-of-a-kind presentation. We will take educators and leaders on a journey “backstage” to guide them through high-impact strategies and conditions for 5-Star Student and Teacher Success. Through various “scenes” including Classroom and Behavior Management, Student Engagement, Instruction and Planning, Classroom Environment, and more, this session will give your teachers a campus-wide plan and the tools needed to improve your school culture, behaviors, instruction, and student learning while creating a cast of “5-Star Educators.”

Running Your Small Group Circus The skills and strategies that are taught during small group are vital to student success. But how do we, as the ring leaders, manage the circus of meeting the individual needs of each reader, while still creating activities that will captivate our audience? In this session, we will share “tried-and-true” strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of small group instruction. You will be guided through best practices for using data to set up and organize small groups and how to plan to get the most out of your time at the table. Join us under the "big top" and walk out with ready-to-implement lessons that will make your small group time the greatest show!

Let's Get Vertical! Align & Differentiate for School-Wide Growth!

The buzzwords in education are constantly changing, but one thing remains the same; we need to move our students along a path that sets them up for success! But instead of looking forward, we need to look UP and DOWN. We will lead and guide you through how to get started with the crucial part of planning that is often ignored: vertical standard alignment. From foundational skills to higher-level thinking, let's go! Once we’ve aligned things vertically, it’s time to differentiate within the walls of your own classroom. We will walk you through best practices for whole-group and small-group differentiation, and strategies for collecting data to drive instruction in all subject areas! If we want to see school-wide growth, we have to get moving. Let’s facilitate the successful design + implementation of this plan!

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

Reimagine Rigor: Student Autonomy with Higher Levels of Complexity Have you ever felt victimized by the word RIGOR? You aren't alone! This word has been associated with "more" and "harder" work- and that's not the goal. Join us as we walk you through strategies that will allow your high-achieving and gifted students (and, honestly- the rest of the students, too!) to work on higher levels of complexity- without adding tons of prep work for the teacher! We will discuss how to achieve true rigorwhich is getting students to become autonomous and comfortable working at higher levels of complexity. These strategies can be easily implemented to any content area that students are learning! Let's RAISE the RIGOR!

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

Mission: Student Motivation

Put the spotlight on the quality of teaching and learning in your classrooms to keep students “loving the show” with this unique one-of-a-kind presentation. We will take educators and leaders on a journey “backstage” to guide them through high-impact strategies and conditions for 5-Star Student and Teacher Success. Through various “scenes” including Classroom and Behavior Management, Student Engagement, Instruction and Planning, Classroom Environment, and more, this session will give your teachers a campus-wide plan and the tools needed to improve your school culture, behaviors, instruction, and student learning while creating a cast of “5-Star Educators.”

The POWER of Rigor: Games to Increase Mastery Greetings, valiant educators! Brace yourselves for a morphing good time as you journey into the realm of educational magic! Join us as we take 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: 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. It’s Morphin Time: Unleash the Power! Identify and utilize the 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. 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!

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

THE GLOW GAMES Games on the agenda? Student engagement...check? But is that always true? We will share fresh and new game ideas where there are no such things as “turns” or “outs.” Gone are the days where students answer four questions in 30 minutes. This session will teach you ways to play where everyone is always getting their game on and the name of the game is skill mastery and academic rigor.

Lifesize: The Game of Rigor Do you have what it takes to WIN the Game of Rigor? Roll the dice, take a chance, and get on the rigor board with us as we take you on a transformational journey from start to finish! Create your own path to success in your classroom with the perfect spin of rigor and engagement to bring your standards to LIFE in all content areas. With unexpected surprises around every corner be prepared to expect the unexpected as you take your turn and collect your “winnings.” .

Debate & Discourse: Preparing Students to Apply ELA Skills to Effectively Speak, Listen a and Communicate. Tap into higher level thinking with strategies that will enhance public speaking and depth of thought. Learn how to use questioning techniques that will place you in the role of facilitator and your students in the captain’s seat. We will share tips and strategies that will teach your students to become independent thinkers and confident speakers.

School of Rock! Turn Up Instruction & Engagement, all the way! Not a singer? Have no musical ability whatsoever? Don’t worry! You won’t Wipe Out in this session. It’s time to ROCK your classroom. Join Wade as he shares how to take today’s top hits and transform them into an educational wonder. Wade will break down all of the best ways to use music to enhance your instruction, raise the level of rigor, increase your engagement, and bring a brand new level of energy and excitement to the learning process. You’re sure to leave with GOOD vibrations! Get ready to Walk on the Wild Side of student engagement.

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

Set the Stage to Engage Are you tired of conventional teaching methods that seem to lack the ability to captivate your students' interest? Hope and Wade King, esteemed educators and authors of the best-selling book "The Wild Card," are ready to guide you in revitalizing your teaching approach with excitement, creativity, and a touch of magic. In this session, you will: - Uncover innovative and unconventional methods to engage your students beyond the confines of textbooks and worksheets. - Learn to tap into your students' intrinsic motivation by cultivating an environment that inspires, values, and instills a genuine eagerness to learn. - Recognize how engagement serves as the bridge to student mastery. - Explore strategies to meet and exceed educational standards through a non-traditional path. - Harness the power of drama, storytelling, and suspense to create moments of wonder and joy in your classroom. Join Hope and Wade in this dynamic and inspiring session as they lead you on a transformative journey to turn your classroom into an engaging and immersive learning environment. "Set the Stage to Engage" is a masterclass in high-impact engagement strategies designed to address standards in a non-traditional way, all while enhancing student motivation, mastery, and retention.

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

Data Wars Episode I A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away…. Meaningful data collection and progress monitoring took student learning to new heights. Hop aboard the Millennium Falcon and join us as we take you away from “The Dark Side” and shares best practices to make data collection, analysis, and progress monitoring meaningful and engaging for teachers, students, Jedi, and droids. Learn powerful strategies and techniques of THE FORCE to help you make strategic, effective, and intentional instructional decisions in your classroom that will take your students' academic results out of this galaxy!

Data Wars Episode II Data-driven instruction reigns. You have felt RESISTANCE as data becomes one more thing. But we have awoken the force within you, and you are ready for your next phase of training, Jedi. Join Hope and Amelia on a journey to a new galaxy, where we will learn strategies to win the day in your classroom. Leave feeling empowered, with tools as sharp as light sabers, to structure your unique instructional block for educator and student success. The results will be out of this world!

INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS: DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

Gametime Data: Varsity Plays for Big Wins 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 us as we coach 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, we 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!

Now That’s What I Call Data How do you make sure the number one hits keep coming? Now more than ever, there is no one-size-fits-all plan to accelerate student learning. Student achievement takes intentional, purposeful, and meaningful data collection, analysis, and progress monitoring to ensure all students are progressing towards mastery. Learn powerful strategies and techniques to make effective daily instructional decisions that target student growth. Now that’s the type of data we love to use!

WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

Innovative Leadership: Becoming a Dreamer and a Doer Join Wade for an engaging session on Innovative Leadership, where he will take you on a journey to help you explore the dynamic intersection of problem-solving, resource constraints, and the courage to embrace failure as a catalyst for success and growth for your school community. In today's rapidly evolving landscape, leaders must possess the skills to identify and practically utilize the steps to empower and encourage innovation. This session will equip you with practical insights and strategies to navigate these complexities with innovation rather than creativity at the forefront. Innovation is doing things! Where creativity is thinking of new things. An innovative leader is someone who thinks and acts. They are a dreamer and a doer. Key Takeaways: Identifying a problem Working with limited resources Openness to fail Finding or Creating a Game-Changing Idea

Guess Who?: Winning Moves to Track, Monitor, Coach, and Move Your Teachers Looking for winning moves to not just observe but actively engage, support, and elevate every teacher in your building to their highest potential? Join us for this interactive instructional leader experience as he guides you through game-changing strategies that will redefine the way you approach teacher development and instructional support. Learn how to discover the power of strategic coaching as we share intentional game plays to nurture and develop the unique needs of the diverse roster of teachers on your campus. Like skilled players making strategic moves in the game, administrators and leaders will explore methods to coach teachers of all experiences, ensuring a winning trajectory for both educators and students alike. In the session, leaders will collaborate on strategies to: Intentionally track teacher development based on school-wide goals, needs, and best instructional practices Identify key indicators and make strategic player moves to track teacher effectiveness and growth Create personalized teacher game plans that address specific instructional needs to help support each teacher's unique journey Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional learning Create a positive and collaborative coaching atmosphere that motivates teachers to excel It's game time as you redefine the way you approach teacher development and prioritize a school culture where the journey to success is as exciting as the destination! Get ready to play and win in the realm of educational teacher excellence!

WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

Crafting Meaningful PD: A Haunting Experience Prepare yourselves for an eerie expedition into the realm of transformative professional development! Join us as we unlock the cryptic doors of educational excellence in our exclusive session: Crafting Meaningful PD: A Haunting (or should we say daunting) Experience. As leaders and coaches, we understand the haunting challenges of engaging, enriching, and empowering the instructional leaders in your buildings. So we invite you on an immersive journey, where the paranormal meets pedagogy, and the supernatural sparks innovation. In this session, we will reflect on the ghosts of professional development past and learn from our experiences, both spectral and successful, as we share insights on what works and what haunts the effectiveness of PD. As your Ghost Hosts, we will guide you in banishing the checkbox mentality to craft experiences that transcend mere compliance, leaving a lasting impact on both educators and students. Your haunted journey will conclude with a spellbinding finale, as we unveil the secrets to crafting professional development experiences that not only meet the standards but elevate the educational landscape, leaving a legacy that echoes through the haunted halls of your school. Dare to join us in this one-of-a-kind adventure that promises to breathe life (or perhaps unlife) into your approach to professional development. This session is not for the faint-hearted but for those brave leaders seeking to transform their schools into educational mansions of excellence.

The Instructional Leader: Prioritizing for Instructional Shifts Leaders! Grab your goggles, your lab coat, and your instructional pain points, because it’s time to step into the lab….the GYTO Instructional Lab. You’ve got the best curriculums and programs in education. You know what all of the current research says about the Science of Reading and Writing. So why are you still struggling to see gains across all grade levels in your building? 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. But! Fear not, as we unveil some secrets to seamlessly blending research, curriculums, standards, and cognitive demands with the artistry of teaching. Get ready to turn all of the classrooms in your building into a concoction of success that leaves your teachers and learners electrified, engaged, and demonstrating academic gains. It's time to unleash the mad scientist within and revolutionize your approach to instructional leadership!

The Right Way to Intervene: Leadership Strategies for Implementing RTI How can school leaders move beyond the list of students who need support? The biggest challenge schools face when providing interventions is not identifying which students need help but how to provide that help during the school day. How can we maximize the 330 minutes in an instructional day to support our students with the most instructional and behavioral needs? Join us as we focus on the school leader's role within the RTI process, unpack leadership behaviors to create a collaborative culture, and identify how we can maximize the instructional day to provide quality interventions for students.

WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL LEADERS

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” will 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!

Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Teacher Sometimes teachers feel leaders "forgot where they came from" or are too far removed from the classroom to know what is "really" going on! In this interactive session, we will share evidence-based strategies leaders can implement to create a culture of administrator collaboration with teachers; improve overall school climate and teacher morale; and create a psychologically safe place for teachers to grow, be innovative, and develop into teacher leaders. Leaders will be provided actionable techniques that will help them protect teachers' instructional time, facilitate purposeful professional development, effectively support teachers' classroom management and discipline, and help teachers improve classroom instruction! Get ready to have the best school year ever as you Act Like a Leader, and Think Like a Teacher!

CONTENT WORKSHOPS: ELA

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! Join us in this high-stakes, action-packed session as we delve into the Science of Reading. In Part 1 of our mission, 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 early 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 phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency 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

Mission Accomplished: Mastering the Science of Reading Get ready for your final mission! Join us in the thrilling conclusion of our two-part series. In Part 2, our focus shifts to the upper strands of Dr. Scarborough's Reading Rope, with a special emphasis on background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, and syntactic awareness. It's time to elevate your literacy instruction to new heights and ensure mission success! Scale the peaks of literacy achievement as we explore the upper strands of the Reading Rope. Learn how to cultivate background knowledge, unlock the power of an enriched vocabulary, and enhance language structures and syntactic awareness. This mission is the pinnacle of comprehensive literacy instruction – your final mission to become a true literacy agent. Explore how background knowledge, vocabulary, and language structures synergize to create masterful readers who can comprehend complex texts across subjects. Mission Accomplished - Leave this session with a deeper understanding of the Science of Reading, and the confidence to lead your students to literacy mastery. This isn't just the end – it's a new beginning for you and your students!

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

CONTENT WORKSHOPS: ELA

NEON Read On: Nonfiction We're ready to face fiction, but what about nonfiction? Nonfiction can be intimidating for teachers and students alike, but not anymore! We will break it down step-by-step as she teaches you strategies that will empower young readers to attack complex texts with ease. Come to this session prepared to GET YOUR NEON READ ON, where you will uncover and experience new possibilities to creating successful readers.

NEON Read On: Fiction The goal of learning to read is to pass a test... no? Sometimes it feels like we have to focus on test-taking strategies in order to see student success. But what if we told you it was possible to learn a process for approaching and comprehending any text that would lead to comprehension AND test-taking preparation? Join Us in part one of the Neon Read On process, where we will go through strategies that will have your students prepared to tackle any fiction text with confidence and ease!

NEON Write On We all know the standard, but how do we continually and effectively teach students to read and write about compared texts? In this session, we will explore similar concepts and vocabulary for a greater understanding of the ideas that surround a topic. Using a nonfiction text to introduce the ideas and vocabulary necessary to begin understanding a topic, then pairing a fiction text to offer students the challenge of deepening their understanding, We will give you an easy-to-follow paired text writing process to implement with your students (write) away!

Write On: Writing Boot Camp Calling All Cadets. It’s time to strap up your boots and get ready for "Write On: Boot Camp.“ This transformative workshop is designed to revolutionize writing instruction in your classroom. "Write On: Boot Camp" is a dynamic and interactive experience that empowers educators to build systemic structures fostering successful writers among all students. In this workshop, we will share our approach to writing instruction and her secrets to creating successful writers, grounded in years of experience and research. Participants will delve into practical strategies and hands-on activities aimed at creating a framework for developing strong writing skills for every learner. It’s time to collect your writing ranks and empower your writers like never before.

CONTENT WORKSHOPS: ELA

Write On! Crafting Your Writing Block Join LaNesha Tabb as she walks you through the process of getting young writers independently to produce quality pieces of writing within the first few weeks of school! You will also meet the beloved book character, Alpert, and learn how he can assist new writers in creating powerful illustrations that will support their writing. You will walk away armed with strategies that can be immediately implemented into your writing block. Let's write!

Race to Literacy Excellence: The Fast and the Furious Literacy Block Get in the Fast Lane: Buckle up for an exhilarating literacy ride with us as we rev our engines and dive into "The Fast and the Furious Literacy Block." In this high-octane session, discover how to structure your 90minute literacy block for maximum impact. It's not just about speed; it's about efficiency, research-based strategies, and reaching as many readers as possible. In the fast-paced world of education, it often feels like we're racing against the clock. We are here to dispel the myth that you can't fit it all in. Join us as we explore practical, actionable ways to structure your literacy block to encompass explicit instruction, independent practice, and targeted interventions. It's not about sacrificing quality for speed – it's about finding the right gear for success. We will take research-powered pit stops, learning evidence-based strategies for structuring a literacy block that accelerates student growth. Don't miss out on this turbocharged opportunity to transform your literacy block into a fast and furious engine of success.

Literary Matchmaking: Unlock the Power of Comparison A critical literacy skill that transforms readers into analytical thinkers - comparative texts. In this research-based session, discover the secrets to not just reading but comprehending, comparing, and writing about texts. Your students' literacy experience will be like no other as they learn effective strategies to compare across topics, genres, and more. We will share insights into how this skill contributes to deeper understanding, critical thinking, and improved writing about reading. It's not just about reading more; it's about reading smarter. Learn how to guide students in recognizing patterns, identifying contrasts, and synthesizing information to construct a more comprehensive understanding of the written word. Discover the art of pairing texts strategically. Uncover how to choose complementary texts that enhance understanding and captivate your students' interests. Delve into TripleT analysis – Title, Theme, and Tone – as a powerful tool to guide students in dissecting and comparing different aspects of texts. Leave with the confidence to implement comparative text analysis in your classroom and witness the transformation in your students' reading and writing skills.

CONTENT WORKSHOPS: ELA

Reimagine Writing: Little writers, BIG Impact Join LaNesha Tabb as she walks you through the process of getting young writers independently to produce quality pieces of writing within the first few weeks of school! You will also meet the beloved book character, Alpert, and learn how he can assist new writers in creating powerful illustrations that will support their writing. You will walk away armed with strategies that can be immediately implemented into your writing block. Let's write!

A Picture Book is Worth a Thousand Words Picture books are worth a thousand words, including, but not limited to, reading, writing, grammar, language, vocabulary, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, comprehension, fluency… the list goes on and on! They inspire visual thinking strategies, increase engagement, illuminate vocabulary, build language skills, and springboard engaging discussions that lead to comprehension. Students both big and little can benefit immensely from the effective instruction that a picture book mentor text can provide. Join us as we share everything from foundational reading strategies to deep vocabulary knowledge, and into higherlevel thinking, all from picture books. Through guidance and support, you will walk away from this session with fully-planned lessons, with an authentic text at the center, that will maximize your instructional time.

CONTENT WORKSHOPS: MATH

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 us as we share 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!

"Everything Is Awesome" When You Understand The Problem! Everything is Awesome when you Define your problem! In this strategy session, you will identify 3 building blocks to Define your problem: Understand the question, Identify your number labels, and Determine the action. Brick by brick, you will learn to incorporate these 3 problem solving strategies. Students will achieve Master Builder status by removing the piece of resistance in their thinking and becoming masters at defining the problem.

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 high-energy 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!

Rolling with the Homies: How to Reengage, Reteach, & Review, but Keep the Math Block Rolling Get ready to bounce, rock, skate, and roll with us 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!?!

CONTENT WORKSHOPS: SOCIAL STUDIES

Getting Global: A Teacher’s Guide to the World’s Big Questions Young children come to school with no shortage of questions about the world- and thank goodness for that! In this session, LaNesha will break down some strategies for exposing big ideas to little learners through social studies. We will discuss how we can use those questions to learn about the world through geography, civics, history, sociology, and economics!

Windows and Mirrors Ready for comprehension skills to soar? Based on the research of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, Join LaNesha as she walks you through the importance of selecting and teaching from texts that serve as windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors for our students. With the right text, selecting higher-order thinking questions for comprehension becomes not only attainable but necessary for students to truly dig in and understand what they are reading.

Reading Things: Integrating Science and Social Studies

Science and Social Studies… where did they go? For many teachers, finding time to squeeze these subjects into their schedule feels nearly impossible! While it can be tricky, we cannot afford to allow our students the chance to learn about the very things that make up the way we live… science and social studies! In this “Stranger Things” themed session, we will go into the “Upside Down” of reading to discover some research-based best practices for integrating content into our reading instruction. This is achieved with intentional strategies around vocabulary, background knowledge, and inquiry. Let’s go into the Upside Down!

Around the World in 30 Books How can educators pull reading, writing, vocabulary, and social studies out of one book? It’s possible! With the right text, we can go deeper with our ELA and social studies requirements to achieve that integration of learning standards that is ideal for our learners. In this session, you will travel all over the world through beautiful and complex texts that will challenge every student. Join us as we provide a framework for digging deeper into literature standards and skills while engaging students!