Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026: Full Schedule

9:30am EDT

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

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

Jamie Sanders

Instructional Coach, Powdersville High School

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
517

Secondary (MS/HS)

Audience High

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

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)

Audience Middle, High

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

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)

Audience Middle, High

1:45pm EDT

The Battle for Authentic Learning: Detecting & Using AI Ethically

LIMITED

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

517

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to learn why ethical AI matters! We will share strategies for how students can use AI in the classroom to enhance, not supplement, their learning. We will also share strategies for teachers to ensure that students are completing authentic work.

Speakers