Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026: Full Schedule

9:30am EDT

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session highlights new instructional strategies I have used and refined to increase student engagement, ownership of learning, and depth of understanding. Participants will explore how intentional lesson design, student choice, and structured inquiry can shift classrooms from teacher-led to student-driven learning. Practical examples and ready-to-use ideas will be shared so strategies can be implemented immediately.

Speakers

Abbie McReynolds

Seventh Grade Science Teacher, Palmetto Middle School

Abbie McReynolds is a 7th grade science teacher at Palmetto Middle School. She is passionate about designing instruction that increases student engagement, ownership, and persistence in learning. Through her classroom practice, she has focused on shifting from teacher-led instruction... Read More →

Carlye Cole

Special Education Teacher, Palmetto Middle School

My name is Carlye Cole. I currently teach an intellectual disabilities self-contained classroom at Palmetto Middle School. With 11 years of experience in Anderson School Distrcit One, I have worked with a wide range of students and abilities across both middle and elementary school... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
509

General Audience

Audience Elementary, Middle
Topic/Subject Instructional Strategies

10:30am EDT

Team Time Tracker

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

509

Limited Capacity seats available

PLC Team Time can be an overwhelming process (especially for new teachers or teams) between links, folders, documents, sheets, and resources. With the introduction of my Canva tracker template, a team will be set up for success all in one place! In this session I'll guide you through how to copy and edit my tracker to allow for customization. I'll demonstrate how to effectively use the tracker and insert team links and documents so that every member has everything they need all in one place.

Speakers

Shannon Ford

Instructional Coach and Test Coordinator, Palmetto Middle School

Welcome in! This is my 12th year working in ASD1. I started my career teaching 3rd grade for 6 years at Hunt Meadows Elementary School. I transitioned to a math interventionist role at Palmetto Middle School to pursue a love of math and get closer to home. Over the course of my time... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
509

General Audience

Audience General Audience
Topic/Subject Digital Tools

12:45pm EDT

Introduction to Desmos for Algebra Skills (Grades 7-10)

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT

509

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn how to use desmos with basic functions and algebra skills. This will include 7th and 8th grade algebra standards.

Speakers

Lisa Houston

Math Instructional Coach, Palmetto High School

Madison Duffie

Math Teacher, Palmetto High School

Drew Hallgren

Math Teacher, Palmetto High School

Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
509

Secondary (MS/HS)

Audience Middle, High
Topic/Subject Math

1:45pm EDT

Getting HIPPY With It

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT

509

Limited Capacity seats available

Looking for a concise way to help students break down primary and secondary sources?
Get HIPPY with it. This strategy helps students analyze a source from a multitude of layers and can be helpful on stimulus based questions or written response.

Speakers

Aubrey Williams

AP US History Teacher, Wren High School

Mrs. Williams is a Secondary Education Social Studies teacher with a passion for primary source materials used to enrich class discussions. Aubrey has been in public education for 10 years and has served as a curriculum writer for the USS Midway. Aubrey was also the ASD1 Teacher of... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
509

Secondary (MS/HS)