Session Description

Small Group Purposeful Talk is the universal instructional practice that quickly gets students from where they are to where you want them to be. Learn how to better implement this fundament practice and experience the energy that is created in a talking classroom. Presentation is aligned with the book, The Fundamental 5 Revisited: Exceptional Instruction in Every Setting, by Cain, Laird, Cotten, and Ellspermann.

Session Description

This standards supported session will explore Jewish immigration in the early 20th century, with a focus on the Galveston Plan, and its relation to the larger immigrant story in the U.S. Participants will receive context for Jewish immigration, discuss the push/pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America , understand the cultural pressures and contributions of Jewish Americans, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act.

In this interactive session, presenters will model the integration of SOAPS reading strategy with conventions of theatrical presentation. Participants will see how they can use elements of theater (character analysis, emotional & sensory recall, motivation, to name a few) to help students engage with historical text. 

Looking to elevate Texas Social Studies test prep and curriculum support in your classroom or district? Join us for an in-depth review of EBSCO’s LearningExpress-an interactive, online learning hub equipped with resources to strengthen core academic skills, boost student performance on high-stakes exams, and prepare learners for college and career success. We will explore social studies-specific content, highlighting resources for Texas assessments—including STAAR Grade 8 Social Studies and U.S. History EOC prep, as well as AP, CLEP, and foundational history skill-builders. We will navigate the platform user interface, review key features, and sample interactive resource types, including practice tests, guided tutorials, microlessons, flashcards, and eBooks.