Breakout #2

Tyler Adams

DBQs can also be used to teach those skills in a student-centered approach. "DBQ-In-A-Day" will focus on ways to utilize bits-and-pieces of a DBQ unit in short one- or two-day lessons, known as DBQ “Quick Writes.” The goal is for participants to leave with a better sense of how they can utilize the DBQ resources beyond full units, worksheet packets, and within their daily instruction. 

Summer Carter

Jamie Filipow

Ray Hughel

The history of North America’s West is replete with stories of economic success and failure. What lessons can students learn from these experiences and see the future through that lens? From the vantage point of microeconomic study students will see the principles of how scarce resources are allocated among competing ends. The economic factors of agriculture, industry, water, land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship will leverage this learning experience.

Patience LeBlanc

Build strong vocabulary skills with Law-Related Education. In this interactive session, participants will explore research-backed strategies that boost cognitive engagement and long-term memory through movement, visualization, and categorization. Using approaches like Quiz Quiz Trade, Word Sorts, and the Ten Most Important Words strategy, educators will gain practical tools to help students actively engage with vocabulary in meaningful ways. Attendees will also collaborate to generate ideas and discuss best practices for integrating vocabulary instruction seamlessly into their content areas. Walk away with actionable strategies that make vocabulary instruction more effective, engaging, and enduring! For Secondary Educators

Stormy Daniels

Imagine a classroom where every student is engaged, collaborating, and excited to learn. In this hands-on session, you’ll experience strategies to spark curiosity and make every voice heard. We’ll explore how to design interactive lessons that build critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration—while meeting standards across subjects and grade levels. You will learn how to:

• Use AI to generate and adapt lessons aligned to your curriculum.

• Create real-time feedback loops to guide student learning.

• Build a classroom culture that fosters inclusive, curiosity-driven discussions.

Leave with ready-to-use ideas and a clear plan to transform your lessons into learning experiences that ignite curiosity and deepen understanding.

Aurora Martinez Borunda

Francesca Alonso

The National Board Certification process is a powerful, reflective endeavor that enhances instructional practice and fosters teacher leadership. In this interactive session, educators will gain a comprehensive overview of the NBCT process—from understanding the components to managing timelines and building support systems. Whether you're exploring certification, or just getting started, this session offers insights, practical tools, and honest reflections to support your next steps.