KINDERGARTEN CCONFERENCE ONFERENCE GUIDE GUIDE January 16-18, 2027 | las vegas, NV | westgate
GYTO VEGAS 2027
make bold make bold moves moves A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDERS There’s something powerful about starting a new year surrounded by educators who are ready to grow, reconnect, and remember just how much of a difference they make. Whether this is your first Get Your Teach On experience or you’ve been part of this community for years, we are so grateful you chose to spend these days with us in Las Vegas, investing in your craft, your confidence, and your impact on kids. We know this point in the school year can feel different than August. The excitement of backto-school has settled, the days are full, and sometimes you need a reminder that the work you’re doing matters and that you don’t have to do it alone. That’s what these next few days are about. At GYTO, we believe extraordinary teaching happens when educators come together to learn, share, challenge one another, and grow. It happens when we pair meaningful student engagement with strong Tier I instruction. It happens when we stop trying to do all the things and focus on doing the right things really well. Over the next few days, you’ll experience powerful model lessons, practical strategies you can take straight back to your classroom or school, honest conversations, and plenty of moments designed to bring the JOY back into this work. But we hope you leave with more than a notebook full of ideas. We hope you leave feeling reenergized. We hope you leave more confident in the educator you already are. We hope you find your people. The educators who will encourage you, inspire you, and remind you that you’re part of something bigger. And most of all, we hope you head home ready to walk back through your school doors with a renewed sense of purpose and the tools to make the rest of this school year your strongest yet. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for continuing to choose growth. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to your students. And thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your journey.
Hope and Wade King
WHY CHOOSE WHY CHOOSE GYTO GYTO BECAUSE IT WORKS. FOR INSTRUCTION. FOR CULTURE. FOR RETENTION. When administrators choose to invest in Get Your Teach On, they’re not choosing a conference—they’re choosing measurable instructional growth, renewed teacher morale, and stronger school culture. Districts across the nation consistently report that GYTO moves the needle in the areas that matter most: Tier I instruction, student engagement, and teacher retention. And while GYTO is rooted in research-based, high-impact practices, we also know this important truth: You cannot reach a teacher’s practice until you’ve reached their heart. Our experience and our data show that when teachers feel seen, valued, energized, and supported, they are far more likely to stay, grow, and implement new learning with fidelity.
WHAT THE DATA SHOWS
97% OF AT T E N D E E S S AY G Y T O I S BETTER THAN OTHER CONFERENCES
INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT Educators leave GYTO with concrete, actionable Tier I strategies. Across our post-conference surveys: 96% of attendees said the sessions + workshops at GYTO were better than other PD conferences they have attended. 98% say they implement GYTO strategies on their campus at least monthly. Schools report higher student engagement, better transitions, and more consistent academic routines across classrooms. GYTO DOESN’T JUST INSPIRE. IT TRANSLATES INSPIRATION INTO CLASSROOM REALITY.
TEACHER RETENTION & MORALE WE SURVEYED MANY EDUCATORS FOLLOWING GYTO AND FOUND: 99% of teachers felt more motivated after attending GYTO. 88% reported a renewed commitment to staying in the profession. Administrators consistently cite reduced burnout and higher staff morale during the school year following GYTO attendance.
TEACHERS LEAVE FEELING RECHARGED, REINVESTED, AND READY TO LEAD LEARNING ON DAY 1.
SCHOOL CULTURE & TEAM ALIGNMENT WHEN TEAMS ATTEND TOGETHER, THE IMPACT MULTIPLIES: Stronger alignment around Tier I expectations. Clearer instructional language across grade levels. Increased collaboration and buy-in around schoolwide initiatives.
GYTO CREATES MOMENTUM—NOT JUST WITHIN INDIVIDUALS, BUT ACROSS ENTIRE CAMPUSES. Survey data from the 2025 GYTO Charlotte Attendee Follow Up Survey.
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WHY GYTO WHY GYTO WORKS WORKS 01 01
PRACTICAL, RESEARCH-ALIGNED CONTENT
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HIGH-QUALITY MODELING & REAL CLASSROOMS
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EMOTIONAL RECHARGE + COGNITIVE RIGOR
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IMMEDIATE, ACTIONABLE IMPLEMENTATION
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LONG-TERM SUPPORT & SUSTAINABILITY
Our sessions go far beyond theory. Teachers learn exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to do it and they practice it live.
From live model lessons to authentic classroom footage, teachers get to see effective instruction in action.
Our approach is simple: If a teacher doesn’t feel inspired, they can’t be innovative. We reignite passion and sharpen practice. This combination is rare and incredibly effective.
Teachers leave with tools they can use the very next day: Lesson structures, engagement strategies, routines, coaching cycles, and Tier I systems.
With tracks ranging from leadership to small groups to School House to Science of Reading, teams leave with a full-year plan not a three-day high.
THE BOTTOM LINE
SENDING TEACHERS TO GYTO IS NOT A COST. IT’S AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR PEOPLE AND YOUR RESULTS.
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When teachers return: They teach better. They engage students more effectively. They collaborate with higher trust and clarity. They feel supported, valued, and reinvigorated. They stay. Instruction rises. Culture rises. Student learning rises. That’s why administrators keep sending their teams year after year.
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GYTO TRACKS 2027
FIND YOUR FIND YOUR PERFECT PERFECT TRACK TRACK AT AT GET YOUR GET YOUR TEACH TEACH ON ON VEGAS VEGAS 2027 2027 At Get Your Teach On, we do professional development differently. Instead of bouncing from session to session, you’ll select one track and stay with the same community for the entire conference. This intentional design is what makes GYTO truly unique. Your track becomes your home base. A place where you build relationships, deepen content knowledge, grow alongside educators who teach what you teach, and walk away with real, sustainable strategies you can implement the moment you return to your classroom or campus. Below is your guide to the 6 tracks offered this year. No matter your grade level, role, or instructional responsibility… there’s a place made just for you.
GRADE-LEVEL TRACKS These tracks ensure that content, strategies, and model lessons directly reflect the standards, developmental needs, and instructional demands of your grade band.
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1st- 2nd GRADE
3rd - 4th grade
SECOND 5th- 6th GRADE grade
SPECIALIZED TRACKS Created for unique populations and instructional roles that require targeted support.
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SATURDAY JANUARY 16 1:00pm
VIP Early Registration & Shopping for VIP Attendees
3:00pm
Registration & GYTO Collective Merchandise Store Open
6:00pm
Opening Kick Off Celebration Doors Open (optional)
7:00pm
Opening Kick Off Celebration featuring Hope & Wade King and Steve Spangler (optional)
SUNDAY JANUARY 17 8:30am
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1:00pm Workshop 3
10:10am Workshop 2
2:45pm Workshop 4
11:30am Lunch Break
5:00pm GYTO Sneaker Ball (optional)
MONDAY JANUARY 18 8:30am
Workshop 5
10:10am Workshop 6
1:00pm Workshop 7 2:30pm GYTO SEND OFF
11:30am Lunch Break
OPtiONAL ACTIVITIES Optional activities are separately ticketed. Upgrade your experience by purchasing a VIP Experience Upgrade or Kick Off & Sneaker Ball Ticket!
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Kindergarten SESSIONS Kindergarten SESSIONS LET’S PLAY WITH WORDS! RESEARCHBASED STRATEGIES FOR VOCABULARY SUCCESS
Session Presented by: Christina Decarbo
SSMALL GROUP ROTATIONS
Session Presented by: Lisa Peters
MATH FOCUS
Session Presented by: Bryce Sizemore
THE GREATEST SHOW: TURNING BEHAVIOR DATA INTO DECISIONSHAVIOR DATA IN DECISIONS
Session Presented by: lanesha tabb
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Kindergarten SESSIONS Kindergarten SESSIONS NUMBER SENSE NINJAS 2.0
Session Presented by: Bryce Sizemore
THE WRITING REMIX
Session Presented by: Naomi O’Brien
SENTENCE SUCCESS! EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION FOR GROWING WRITERS
Session Presented by: Christina Decarbo
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LET’S PLAY WITH WORDS! RESEARCHBASED STRATEGIES FOR VOCABULARY SUCCESS
Session Presented by: Christina Decarbo
In this interactive strategy session, Christina shares how to teach vocabulary with purpose and play! We’ll practice how to explicitly teach vocabulary words to students, dive into direct and indirect instructional strategies that build comprehension, and of course – PLAY with words! Christina shows you how to make word play meaningful, effective, and highly engaging for all students. You’ll walk away with a toy chest overflowing with vocabulary knowledge and strategies you can use immediately with your little learners!
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CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.L.K.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content. a. Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately. b. Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.L.K.5 With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings. b. Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms). c. Identify real-life connections between words and their use. d. Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings. CCSS.ELA.LITERACY.L.K.6 Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
Beck, I. L. (2013). S e s sBringing i o n D Words e s c r i ptot Life, i o n Second Edition: Robust Vocabulary Instruction. Cunningham, A. E., & Stanovich, K. E. (1997). Early reading acquisition and its relation to reading experience and ability 10 years later. Hart, B., & Risley, T. R. (1995). Meaningful differences: everyday parenting and intellectual development in young American children. Kindle, K. J. (2008). Teaching vocabulary In the K-2 classroom: easy strategies for infusing vocabulary learning into morning meetings, transitions, centers, and more. Nagy, W. E., & Anderson, R. C. (1984). How Many Words Are There in Printed School English? Snow, C. E., Burns, M. S., & Griffin, P. (1998). Preventing reading difficulties in young children.
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SENTENCE SUCCESS! EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION FOR GROWING WRITERS
Session Presented by: Christina Decarbo
Imagine a writing world that is developmentally appropriate, purposeful, and effective! Christina shares explicit, sentence-level instruction that will build students’ writing skills and reading comprehension! You’ll walk away with a deep understanding of why writing needs to be taught in connection to meaningful, knowledge-building content. From oral language to sentences and single paragraphs, Christina gives you a roadmap for what writing instruction and student success looks like in the first grade classroom. Come ready to participate in tons of engaging, sentence-building activities that will leave you feeling confident, prepared, and equipped for the new year!
N STANDARD O I S S SES CCSS.LITERACY.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. CCSS.LITERACY.W.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. CCSS.LITERACY.W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. CCSS.LITERACY.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.LITERACY.SL.1.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation.
ON RESEARCH I S S SE Archer, A. L.,S&eHughes, s s i o n DC. e sA. c r (2011). i p t i o n Explicit instruction: Effective and efficient teaching. Graham, Steve & Hebert, Michael. (2011). Writing to Read: A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Writing and Writing Instruction on Reading. Harris, K., Graham, S., Mason, L., & Friedlander, B. (2008). Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students. Hochman, J., Wexler, N., Maloney, K., & Lemov, D. (2024). The writing revolution 2.0: A guide to advancing thinking through writing in all subjects and grades. Saddler, B. (2012). Teacher’s guide to effective sentence writing. Wexler, N. (2020). The knowledge gap: The hidden cause of America’s broken education system-- and how to fix it.
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SMALL GROUP ROTATIONS
Session Presented by: Lisa Peters This session will focus on creating effective and engaging small group rotations that allow meaningful learning to happen across the entire classroom—not just at the teacher table. Participants will explore how to structure rotations so every student is actively practicing essential skills while the teacher provides targeted instruction to a small group. We will break down what the rest of the class should be doing during this time, highlighting predictable routines, independent expectations, and high-impact literacy and math activities that reinforce grade-level skills. Teachers will walk away with practical, ready-to-use examples of rotation tasks—including phonics practice, writing stations, independent reading, digital learning tools, fluency activities, hands-on centers, and partner games—that promote mastery, independence, and smooth transitions. By the end of the session, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to design rotations that maximize instructional minutes, reduce behavior challenges, and ensure that learning continues at every seat. Attendees will leave equipped with strategies, visuals, and activity ideas that can be implemented in their classroom immediately.
N STANDARD O I S S SES CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1.D Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.3.A Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter–sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant. RF.K.2 – Phonological Awareness • Recognize and produce rhyming words. • Blend and segment onsets and rimes. • Blend and segment individual phonemes (CVC words). • Add or substitute sounds to make new words. RF.K.3 – Phonics and Word Recognition • Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter–sound correspondences. • Read common high-frequency words by sight. • Decode simple CVC words.
ON RESEARCH I S S SE Diller, Debbie. Making the Most of Small Groups: Differentiation for All. Portsmouth, NH: Stenhouse Publishers, 2007. Rimbey, Kimberly Ann. Meaningful Small Groups in Math, Grades K-5: Meeting All Learners’ Needs in Any Setting. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin, 2022. Lindsey, Julia B. Small Groups, Big Results: Evidence-Based Routines to Get Every Child Reading. New York, NY: Scholastic, 2025.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.F "Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities.
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NUMBER SENSE NINJAS 2.0
Session Presented by: Bryce Sizemore
True number sense isn’t built through worksheets — it’s built through daily routines that make math visual, verbal, and joyful. In this hands-on Playbook Workshop, Bryce Sizemore will model daily math routines that strengthen subitizing, counting, composing and decomposing numbers, and partpart-whole relationships. Teachers will experience the routines as students first, then unpack the structure behind them to understand how and why they work. Too often, early math instruction focuses on memorization or “getting the answer,” leaving students unsure of what numbers really mean. This session flips that script by showing how simple, intentional routines — like quick talks, visual models, and hands-on exploration — help students build lasting understanding. Teachers will learn how to scaffold these routines across the year, connect them to their current curriculum, and use them to grow confident, flexible thinkers who truly understand numbers. By the end of this session, teachers will have a complete Number Sense Playbook they can use to bring clarity, confidence, and excitement to their math block — no fancy prep required.
N STANDARD O I S S SES K.CC.A.1: Count to 100 by ones and by tens. K.CC.A.2: Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1). K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality. K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; count out that many objects. K.OA.A.1: Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds, acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations. K.NBT.A.1: Work with numbers 11–19 to gain foundations for place value.
ON RESEARCH I S S SE s i o&nSarama, D e s c r i pJ.t(2014). ion Clements,SD.e sH., Learning and Teaching Early Math: The Learning Trajectories Approach (2nd ed.). Routledge. Jordan, N. C., Kaplan, D., Locuniak, M. N., & Ramineni, C. (2012). Building Kindergartners’ Number Sense: A Randomized Controlled Study. Journal of Educational Psychology, 104(3), 647–660. Herlehy, L. (2021). Building Number Sense with Subitizing. IMSA Digital Commons. Devlin, B. (2021). Subdomains of Early Number Sense and Their Relation to Mathematics Achievement. University of Delaware UDSpace.
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NUMBER SENSE NINJAS: BUILDING STRONG MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS
Session Presented by: Bryce Sizemore Unleash your inner math ninja and discover strategies that lay the foundation for lifelong mathematical success! Building strong number sense is essential—it’s the bedrock upon which all future math skills are built. In this action-packed session, you’ll master powerful "ninja moves" designed to help children deeply understand numbers, not just memorize them. Through hands-on exploration and practical demonstrations, learn how to seamlessly integrate number sense routines into your daily instruction. These routines go far beyond rote counting, teaching children to visualize numbers, grasp quantity relationships, and develop mental math strategies with confidence. Backed by research, these techniques foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and a love for math that lasts a lifetime. Join us to empower your learners with a rock-solid mathematical foundation and leave equipped with tools that make numbers come alive in exciting, meaningful ways!
N STANDARD O I S S SES 2nd Grade CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By the end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.1 Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones. e.g., 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.2 Count within 1000; skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.5 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.4 Compare two three‑digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits; record the results using >, =, <. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.9 Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.8 Mentally add 10 or 100 to a given number 100‑900, and mentally subtract 10 or 100 from a given number 100‑900.
ON RESEARCH I S S SE S e s sH.; i o nSarama, D e s c r iJulie p t i o(2021) n Clements, Douglas Learning and Teaching Early Math: The Learning Trajectories Approach
MacDonald, Beth L.; Wilkins, Jesse L.M. (2019) Subitizing Activity Formats and Their Theoretical Alignments: The Case of Finger Pattern Recognition Shumway, Jessica F. (2017) Number Sense Routines: Building Numerical Literacy Every Day in Grades K-3
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THE GREATEST SHOW: TURNING BEHAVIOR DATA INTO DECISIONS
Session Presented by: lanesha tabb What if the answer to every behavior challenge was hiding in plain sight? Step right up for The Greatest Show! In this Data to Decisions session, kindergarten teachers become ringmasters; observing real student behavior moments, spotting patterns in the chaos, and uncovering root causes that go way beyond simple redirections. You’ll laugh, reflect, and rethink what “data-driven” means in a K classroom as you learn to turn tiny behaviors into BIG clues that guide calmer, more joyful learning. Expect high energy, hands-on fun, and one surprising discovery that just might transform the way you see your kinders forever. Prizes to Take Home From the Show: A fresh lens for understanding what kindergarten behavior is really communicating A simple, repeatable process for noticing patterns and pulling meaning from your daily observations A decision-making framework that supports smoother routines, safer transitions, and more focused learners Playful, developmentally-appropriate strategies that build structure, choice, and consistency A mindset shift that reframes “management” as connection, clarity, and confidence Tools and reflection prompts to help you identify tiny teacher moves that create HUGE classroom impact
SION RESEARCH S E S Classroom Management and Facilitation Approaches That Support Learning (Wilkins, 2022) Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2021). Better Learning Through Structured Teaching Principles of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know. (American Educator, Spring 2012)
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THE WRITING REMIX
Session Presented by: Naomi O’Brien
Writing instruction doesn’t have to miss the beat. Join Naomi O’Brien for The Writing Remix! It’s a highenergy, music-inspired playbook workshop that brings rhythm, creativity, and joy back to writing. Teachers will explore Naomi’s three-part framework: Power It Plan It Publish It ; a repeatable “track list” that helps students write with purpose and flow. You’ll collaborate, create, and laugh your way through real-world writing projects that feel more like jam sessions than worksheets. Walk away with ready-to-use rubrics, remix editable templates, and the confidence to make writing instruction the headliner of your school day.
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SET LIST: Implement a repeatable Power It Plan It Publish It framework that hits every standard and every note. Design project-based writing “tracks” that build engagement, creativity, and skill mastery. Integrate explicit writing skills (transitions, figurative language, capital letters, descriptive writing) into authentic, performance-worthy tasks. Use remix rubrics and templates to create a consistent routine that keeps students and teachers in tune and excited to write!
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N STANDARD O I S S SES 2nd Grade CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By the end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.1 Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones. e.g., 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.2 Count within 1000; skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.5 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.A.4 Compare two three‑digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits; record the results using >, =, <. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.9 Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.NBT.B.8 Mentally add 10 or 100 to a given number 100‑900, and mentally subtract 10 or 100 from a given number 100‑900.
ON RESEARCH I S S SE S e s sH.; i o nSarama, D e s c r iJulie p t i o(2021) n Clements, Douglas Learning and Teaching Early Math: The Learning Trajectories Approach
MacDonald, Beth L.; Wilkins, Jesse L.M. (2019) Subitizing Activity Formats and Their Theoretical Alignments: The Case of Finger Pattern Recognition Shumway, Jessica F. (2017) Number Sense Routines: Building Numerical Literacy Every Day in Grades K-3
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me m ee et t y yo ou ur r p pr re es se en nt te er rs s NAOMI O’BRIEN
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Naomi O'Brien is an experienced educator and reading expert with over 11 years of teaching elementary school students and educators. Specializing in evidence-based approaches, Naomi has a proven ability to help K-6 students make significant reading growth by breaking down complex research into engaging, effective, and easy-to-implement strategies. With endorsements in Gifted Education, Early Childhood Education, and ESOL, she empowers teachers to transform their instruction, ensuring students build the skills they need to become confident, successful readers. Naomi’s visual, systematic approach has made her a trusted leader in helping teachers achieve real, lasting results for their students. Naomi is constantly exploring new, creative approaches to instruction that make learning feel dynamic and fun. She believes in taking a hands-on, systematic approach to teaching that addresses each student's unique needs. By integrating the latest research from the science of reading, Naomi has developed strategies that allow teachers to make rapid progress with their students while ensuring long-term retention and mastery. Her methods empower educators to confidently transform struggling readers into strong, skilled ones with measurable success.
BRYCE SIZEMORE
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A current classroom teacher of 11 years, Bryce Sizemore has worked in K-2 classrooms creating joyful and impactful learning experiences for his students. He lives in Dallas, TX where he also attended Southern Methodist University to earn his Master of Education degree. He works with teachers across the country to empower them to maximize their efficiency, create hands-on learning experiences, and keep the fun alive in teaching. He enjoys sharing ready-to-use ideas and strategies with teachers across the globe through his website www.theteachingtexan.com.
LISA PETERS
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Lisa was born in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Education and Dance/Fine Arts. With 13 years of experience in education, she has taught students across all grade levels, from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently, Lisa teaches Kindergarten and believes it is the most magical place to be, where young learners begin their academic journeys. Lisa is passionate about early literacy and creates learning resources that support students in developing essential reading and writing skills. Her materials have helped children and adults worldwide improve their literacy, allowing them to read and write with confidence. Lisa’s attention to detail and intrinsic motivation make her a dedicated educator, always striving to help every child make significant leaps in their learning. Through her years of experience, Lisa has honed a deep understanding of how young minds learn, and she is committed to fostering an environment where each child feels supported and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
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me m ee et t y yo ou ur r p pr re es se en nt te er rs s LANESHA TABB
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LaNesha Tabb is a passionate educator, author, and literacy consultant with over 19 years of classroom experience. As the founder of Reimagine Writing, she is dedicated to transforming writing instruction for K-5 teachers by providing practical, research-based strategies that empower students to become confident and independent writers. Known for her innovative approach to literacy, LaNesha emphasizes the connection between reading and writing, helping teachers create cohesive, engaging learning experiences across all subjects. She is the co-author of several books, including works on social studies, equity, and literacy, and frequently collaborates with educators nationwide to inspire meaningful changes in instruction. LaNesha’s mission is to help teachers fall in love with teaching writing while giving students the tools to succeed in school and beyond. Her work balances structured frameworks with creativity, fostering classrooms where both teachers and students can thrive. When she’s not helping educators reimagine their writing blocks, LaNesha enjoys creating resources, writing books, and spending time with her family in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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CHRISTINA DECARBO
Christina DeCarbo-Wagers (Miss DeCarbo) is a PreK-5 literacy coach, teacher, national presenter, and curriculum author from Northeast Ohio. Christina is a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI). She is also certified at the Associate Level with the Orton Gillingham Academy. She is an advocate for helping educators understand the power of explicit instruction and purposeful practice opportunities for students. With over 18 years of experience as a K-2 teacher and coach, her sessions are packed with engaging and effective research-based practices that can be implemented the very next day. She loves collaborating and sharing ideas with educators on Instagram @missdecarbo. Learn more about Christina and all of her teaching resources on her website at www.missdecarbo.com.
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GYTO LAS VEGAS 2027
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