Unlock the power of DnA! Get comfortable with navigating the platform, exploring various assessment types, accessing student information, and generating insightful reports to enhance your teaching effectiveness.
Unlock the full potential of Star to enhance your MTSS strategies and interventions. Join us to discover effective goal-setting techniques and progress monitoring tools that will elevate your teaching and support student success.
Prior to joining the Renaissance team, I served as a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach and classroom teacher in grades 1-5 in Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama. As the principal of Concord Elementary, I lead the faculty, students and parents in... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT Room 201
Unlock the potential of DnA! Learn how to create dynamic assessments using existing templates, and discover the basics of flexible assessment creation to enhance your classroom strategies.
Transform your teaching with Star data! Learn how to effectively use data insights to plan impactful whole-group and small-group instruction, ensuring every student thrives.
Prior to joining the Renaissance team, I served as a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach and classroom teacher in grades 1-5 in Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama. As the principal of Concord Elementary, I lead the faculty, students and parents in... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT Room 201
This session will go through the entire process of how a Functional Behavior Assessment is started, how data is collected, and using that data to write a Behavior Intervention Plan for students with disabilities.
In today’s classroom, clarity is key- and data analysis is the compass that guides instructional decision making with purpose and precision. This interactive session is designed for educators and administrators across all grade levels who want to move beyond data collection to using it meaningfully. Through a hands on learning experience, participants will analyze simulated student data, identify learning trends, and collaboratively design responsive instructional strategies. Participants will leave with practical tools and frameworks to confidently interpret data and translate it into effective, targeted instruction. Come ready to dig into data, reflect, and walk away with clear, actionable steps to support student growth.
Unlock the power of DnA's item bank! Learn how to create tailored assessments by pulling items from the item bank and using filters like standards and depth of knowledge to ensure your assessments meet your students' needs.
Walk through planning with your PLC Team using the 15-Day Challenge! Practice letting your most essential skills drive your instruction to allow for more depth and mastery for all students. Crafting units with backward planning and intervention/remediation in mind allows for every skill level to really reach their potential. Presenters are math teachers, but these skills are great for any content area. Examples for different subjects and grade levels will be available at the sessions.
This presentation explores how ClassDojo can transform your classroom by fostering engagement, positive behavior, and strong communication between teachers, students, and parents. Attendees will discover best practices for using ClassDojo’s features, including behavior tracking, messaging, student portfolios, and Class Story to create a supportive and connected learning environment. Practical strategies, success stories, and hands-on demonstrations will empower educators to seamlessly integrate ClassDojo into their daily routines, boosting student motivation and family involvement. Whether you're new to ClassDojo or looking to maximize its potential, this session will provide valuable insights to enhance classroom culture.
Administrators will learn how to access and read student plans, make intentional decisions about implementing appropriate accommodations, and how to ensure 504 meetings meet all procedural requirements.
Struggling with chronic absenteeism? Looking for effective ways to improve your school's overall attendance? In this session, we will provide practical strategies to help you: build an effective attendance team, track and analyze key data, and engage and motivate students and parents. Help your students thrive, and elevate your school’s report card by making attendance a top priority!
Hey there! My name is Johnelle and I have been in the Transportation Department for 25 years. I enjoy spending time with my family, kayaking, nature photography and being an advocate for Lupus. I hope you will join me in learning how to navigate the field trip program, Travel... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT Room 28
Harness the full potential of DnA! Learn how to seamlessly administer and score Item Bank and Flexible Assessments online. Dive into the basics of data analysis to gain valuable insights from your assessments and elevate your teaching strategies.
The small group presentation, "Driven by Data: The Spanish Fort High School ACT Improvement Plan," will explore a strategic, data-driven approach to enhancing student performance on the ACT. The presentation will outline the current ACT performance trends at Spanish Fort High School, identify key areas for improvement based on data analysis, and introduce targeted instructional strategies designed to address student needs. It will highlight research-based methods, including differentiated instruction, test-taking strategies, and academic interventions, to support student growth. Additionally, the presentation will incorporate a small group activity where participants analyze sample data sets to propose actionable steps for improvement. By the end of the session, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how data can be leveraged to drive meaningful academic progress.
I am currently an assistant principal at Spanish Fort High School. I have over ten years of experience in education. My background is in data management and analysis. I am currently working on my doctorate in educational leadership.
This is an introductory course geared towards Year 1 and Year 2 school administrators and 504 Coordinators. Participants will learn the foundations of 504 law , BCBE procedural compliance expectations, and how to make data driven decisions when conducting 504 evaluations.
Dive into the essentials of Freckle! Discover how to effectively implement and utilize Freckle in your classroom, empowering your students with personalized learning in Math and ELA. Learn to leverage the Freckle backpack feature, create targeted assessments, and analyze data reports to enhance your teaching strategies.
Prior to joining the Renaissance team, I served as a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach and classroom teacher in grades 1-5 in Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama. As the principal of Concord Elementary, I lead the faculty, students and parents in... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT Room 201
Discover the essential features of DnA reports! Learn how to effectively analyze student achievement and growth, applying key report features to gain valuable insights and drive instructional decisions.
Participants will learn how to effectively create a referral, a re-evaluation, Snapshot and so much more utilizing Frontline Eduction for Section 504. Participants will engage in hands- on 504 procedural activities utilizing Frontline and Powerschool Special Programs.
Dive into the world of myON! Understand the student experience and discover how myON recommends 'just-right' books to foster a love for reading. Equip yourself with the essential educator tools and resources to make the most of myON in your classroom.
Prior to joining the Renaissance team, I served as a principal, assistant principal, instructional coach and classroom teacher in grades 1-5 in Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama. As the principal of Concord Elementary, I lead the faculty, students and parents in... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT Room 201
