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Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026
Audience: ELA clear filter
Friday, July 31
 

9:30am EDT

Interpreting Decoding and Encoding Assessments
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
406
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will learn how to interpret spelling inventories (encoding assessments) and the LETRS word-reading assessment (decoding assessment) to guide instructional decisions. Analyses can be used to both group students and determine learning objectives for individual students.
Speakers
KR

Kim Ragan

Interventionist and Literacy Specialist, West Pelzer Elementary School
M.Ed. Literacy, Certified Literacy Specialist, Orton-Gillingham - Trained
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
406
  Elementary (EC/ES)

9:30am EDT

English 2 Check-In
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
517
Limited Capacity seats available
English 2 teams from across the district will meet to reflect on essential skills for the 2026-2027 school year. We will also discuss mock EOCs and share strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Sanders

Jamie Sanders

Instructional Coach, Powdersville High School
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
517
  Secondary (MS/HS)

10:30am EDT

From Stories to Sources: Sparking Curiosity in 3rd–5th Grade Learners!
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
406
Limited Capacity seats available
This session, led by a 4th grade teacher and a school librarian, explores engaging ways to teach research to 3rd–5th grade students using read-alouds, picture books, graphic novels, and primary sources. Participants will learn practical, classroom-tested strategies to spark curiosity, build background knowledge, and promote critical thinking across content areas. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use ideas and lessons that make research interactive and meaningful.
Speakers
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Deidre Ables

Media Specialist, West Pelzer Elementary School
This marks my eleventh year at West Pelzer as a school librarian. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from Clemson University and a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of South Carolina. I recently obtained National Board Certification in 20... Read More →
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Whitney Broderick

Fourth Grade Teacher, West Pelzer Elementary School
I will be beginning my 20th year of teaching in the 2026-2027 school year! I have taught all my years in Anderson School District 1 at West Pelzer Elementary. I have taught third and fourth grade. I am certified to teach K4-6th grade and GT! I have my Masters in Elementary Educat... Read More →
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Julianne Kaye

Media Specialist, Hunt Meadows Elementary School
I have dedicated 24 years to education, including six years as a first- and third-grade teacher and the past 18 years as an elementary school librarian, where I inspire a love of reading and lifelong learning in my students. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Lenoir-Rhyne... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
406
  Elementary (EC/ES)

10:30am EDT

Improving Student Engagment in the Secondary English Classroom
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
517
Limited Capacity seats available
After transitioning from elementary school to high school teaching, I noticed that student apathy became one of my greatest concerns. In this class, I will discuss how I incorporated elementary-style engagement strategies into the high school classroom to help motivate students, increase participation, and encourage a stronger connection to learning.
Speakers
JJ

Jessica Johnson

English I and II Honors, Palmetto High School
My name is Jessica Johnson, and as of last year, I have spent 20 years in the classroom. ASD1 has been my home since 2008. Throughout my career, I have taught a variety of grade levels, including 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 9th grade. English has always been a passion of mine, and over... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
517
  Secondary (MS/HS)

12:45pm EDT

Cracking the Code: Upper Elementary & Tier 3
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
402
Limited Capacity seats available
What do we do when students face foundational gaps but the curriculum keeps moving forward? Join the Anderson 1 Literacy Coaches for a practical session on maximizing your Tier 3 time. We will move beyond basic remediation to focus on high-impact strategies that help struggling readers tackle grade-level content. You will leave with a toolkit of "high-leverage" scaffolds designed to build student confidence and bridge the gap between intensive support and classroom success for upper grade students.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole McGaha

Nicole McGaha

Literacy Coach, Oak Hill Elementary School
Nicole McGaha is a veteran educator who truly "gets" the classroom. With over 18 years of experience under her belt, she spent over a decade teaching before stepping into her current role as the Literacy Coach at Powdersville Elementary. For the last five years, Nicole has focused... Read More →
avatar for Candice Garrison

Candice Garrison

Literacy Coach, Concrete Elementary School
Candice Garrison is the Literacy Coach at Concrete Primary and has served in this role for 4 years. Prior to becoming the Literacy Coach, Candice taugh Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Candice has a passion for helping students learn to read and close gaps! She specializes in helping... Read More →
AG

Amber Greer

Literacy Coach, Cedar Grove Elementary School
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
402
  Elementary (EC/ES)

12:45pm EDT

Level Up Your Foundational Literacy Practices
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
414
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us for an interactive workshop focused on high-impact instructional strategies. We will demystify sound-spelling mapping and practice effective word chaining sequences that keep students engaged. Whether you’re looking to refine your small group instruction or boost your whole-group phonics routines, you’ll gain the confidence and the "why" behind these essential literacy moves.
Speakers
avatar for Kristie Campbell

Kristie Campbell

Literacy Coach, Palmetto Elementary School
AE

Alisa Ellenburg

First Grade Teacher, Palmetto Elementary School
JG

Judy Griggs

Literacy Coach, Spearman Elementary School
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
414
  Elementary (EC/ES)

12:45pm EDT

Let's Get Your Students Hooked on Books
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
504
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us for a session all about the love of reading. The 3 high school librarians will share strategies for encouraging even the most reluctant reader to pick up a book. We will also highlight some of our favorite books for every level of reader.
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Cox

Tamara Cox

Librarian, Wren High School
Tamara Cox is a librarian with over 20 years of teaching experience. She has been recognized for her work with awards including SC Teacher of the Year Honor Roll, SC Librarian of the Year, School Library Journal Librarian of the Year Finalist, and the I Love My Librarian Award. She... Read More →
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Amanda Squires

Librarian, Powdersville High School
JW

Joanna Watkins

Librarian, Palmetto High School
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
504
  Secondary (MS/HS)

12:45pm EDT

Poetry and Prose with The PTST Chart
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
517
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore how the PTST Chart helps students organize ideas and prewrite effective thesis statements for poetry and prose analysis.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Gardo

Tyler Gardo

11th and 12th Grade English Teacher, Wren High School
Tyler Gardo is a high school English teacher at Wren High School. He teaches CP, Honors, and AP level English.
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
517
  Secondary (MS/HS)

1:45pm EDT

Cracking the Code: Upper Elementary & Tier 3
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
402
Limited Capacity seats available
What do we do when students face foundational gaps but the curriculum keeps moving forward? Join the Anderson 1 Literacy Coaches for a practical session on maximizing your Tier 3 time. We will move beyond basic remediation to focus on high-impact strategies that help struggling readers tackle grade-level content. You will leave with a toolkit of "high-leverage" scaffolds designed to build student confidence and bridge the gap between intensive support and classroom success for upper grade students.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole McGaha

Nicole McGaha

Literacy Coach, Oak Hill Elementary School
Nicole McGaha is a veteran educator who truly "gets" the classroom. With over 18 years of experience under her belt, she spent over a decade teaching before stepping into her current role as the Literacy Coach at Powdersville Elementary. For the last five years, Nicole has focused... Read More →
avatar for Candice Garrison

Candice Garrison

Literacy Coach, Concrete Elementary School
Candice Garrison is the Literacy Coach at Concrete Primary and has served in this role for 4 years. Prior to becoming the Literacy Coach, Candice taugh Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Candice has a passion for helping students learn to read and close gaps! She specializes in helping... Read More →
AG

Amber Greer

Literacy Coach, Cedar Grove Elementary School
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
402
  Elementary (EC/ES)

1:45pm EDT

Level Up Your Foundational Literacy Practices
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
414
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us for an interactive workshop focused on high-impact instructional strategies. We will demystify sound-spelling mapping and practice effective word chaining sequences that keep students engaged. Whether you’re looking to refine your small group instruction or boost your whole-group phonics routines, you’ll gain the confidence and the "why" behind these essential literacy moves.
Speakers
avatar for Kristie Campbell

Kristie Campbell

Literacy Coach, Palmetto Elementary School
AE

Alisa Ellenburg

First Grade Teacher, Palmetto Elementary School
JG

Judy Griggs

Literacy Coach, Spearman Elementary School
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
414
  Elementary (EC/ES)

1:45pm EDT

Film Analysis in the English Classroom
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
515
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will provide a framework unit plan for teaching film analysis with a final product of a writing assessment. This unit works best for novels that have been adapted into a film, and although it uses simple materials, the final assessment promotes a rigorous higher level of thinking.
Speakers
SW

Sommer Wilson

12th grade English Teacher, Palmetto High School
AH

Anna Howe

English Teacher, Powdersville High School
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
515
  Secondary (MS/HS)
 
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