
Dr. John Almarode
Teacher Educator, Author, Expert on the Science of Learning

Dr. Robyn Jackson
Author of Never Work Harder than Your Students, Founder of Mindsteps Inc.

Dr. Dave Schmittou
Professor of Ed Leadership, Former Teacher & Principal, Author of It’s Like Riding a Bike

Dr. Tommie Mabry
Author of A Dark Journey to a Light Future, Ph.D. Who Was Expelled from 10 Schools

Ernesto Mejia
Son of Immigrants, Speaks to Students & Educators about the American Dream — Education

Sam Kary
Teacher, Curriculum Designer, Creator of Popular New EdTech YouTube Channel

Dr. Marquita Blades
Award-Winning STEM Educator & Teacher Support Specialist

Jessica Sinarski
Creator of BraveBrains, Expert on Attachment Issues, Author of Riley the Brave
Innovative Teaching Strategies
One-Day Virtual Conference
Now that virtual learning is the rule rather than the exception, many teachers want to make their virtual classrooms and lessons more innovative and engaging. Featuring keynotes from Dr. John Almarode, Dr. Robyn Jackson and Dr. Tommie Mabry, 6 breakout sessions and a strategy-filled 50-in-50 Panel, this One-Day Virtual Conference will provide insights into the science of learning and countless strategies for enhancing student engagement. Join us Friday, September 25 for Innovative Teaching Strategies: Engaging Students in the Virtual Classroom!

Teacher Educator, Author, Expert on the Science of Learning
Friday, September 25
9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT
This Keynote will be re-aired at 4:45 pm ET / 1:45 pm PT
Opening Keynote
How We Learn: 5 Essential Practices for Successful Learning
10:15 AM ET / 7:15 AM PT
Choose Your Breakout Session
Recorded access for most sessions will be available from Monday, 9/28 – Wednesday 9/30.
It's Like Riding a Bike
How to Make Learning Last a Lifetime (Virtually & In-Person)

@DaveSchmittou
Maximize Your Screentime
The 30-Minute Virtual Lesson Plan

The Practice of Education
Data-Driven Strategies to Cultivate Learning Interventions (In-Person & Virtually)
During these times of uncertainty one constraint remains, our students MUST receive a quality education that meets their learning needs. As school begins this year, what if teachers could have a baseline assessment on…


Author of Never Work Harder than Your Students, Founder of Mindsteps Inc.
Friday, September 25
11:15 ET AM / 8:15 AM PT
Keynote Session
Finding Your Virtual Teaching Zone of Genius
Friday, September 25
1:10 PM ET / 10:10 AM PT
50 in 50 Panel
50 Strategies to Engage Students Virtually



2:15 PM ET / 11:15 AM PT
Choose Your Breakout Session
Recorded access for most sessions will be available from Monday, 9/28 – Wednesday 9/30.
Tech Tools for Interactive Teaching
It’s indisputable that students learn best when they are active participants in learning. Yet most traditional strategies fall far short of achieving 100% participation, and most only appeal to limited learning modalities. Creating interactive lessons is…

@NewEdTechClass
Calming the Chaos Inside
10-Second Tools for all Classrooms
With stress levels at an all-time high, educators need quick tools for self-regulation. Take some time to fill your tank with this experiential workshop. Participants will practice over 10 different activities for calming the chaos inside and learn how to…

@RileyTheBrave
Virtually Building Trust & Comprehension
Through Activities, Energizers, Icebreakers & You
This workshop will address the myth that boys do not like to participate, share, or talk about their feelings. Participants will learn a wide array of activities, energizers, and icebreakers that can be implemented both…

Author of A Dark Journey to a Light Future, Ph.D. Who Was Expelled from 10 Schools
Friday, September 25
3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
Closing Keynote
At-Risk & Hard-to-Reach Students: Understand Them to Teach Them

Teacher Educator, Author, Expert on the Science of Learning
Friday, September 25
4:45 PM ET / 1:45 PM PT
Keynote Re-Air
How We Learn: 5 Essential Practices for Successful Learning
Registration
Single
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Entrance to all Virtual Conference Sessions
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Earn up to 6 Continuing Education Credit Hours
Groups of 3-9
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Entrance to all Virtual Conference Sessions
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Earn up to 6 Continuing Education Credit Hours
Groups of 10+
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Entrance to all Virtual Conference Sessions
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Earn up to 6 Continuing Education Credit Hours
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Earn Up to 6 Continuing
Education Hours
A Certificate of Completion is available upon submission of the Conference Evaluation Form. AccuTrain is approved to offer up to 6 continuing education contact hours through the National Board of Certified Counselors. AccuTrain’s Developmental Resources Division has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP™ #5602. Developmental Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Innovative Teaching Strategies
One-Day Virtual Conference Agenda
Friday, September 25
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Morning Keynote 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET
- John Almarode, Ph.D. - How We Learn: 5 Essential Practices for Successful Learning
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Morning Breakout Sessions 10:15 am - 11:15 am ET
- Dave Schmittou, Ed.D. - It's Like Riding a Bike: How to Make Learning Last a Lifetime
- Marquita Blades, Ed.D. - Maximize Your Screentime: The 30-Minute Virtual lesson Plan
- Jeremy Crane - The Practice of Education: Data-Driven Strategies to Cultivate Individualized Learning Interventions (In-Person & Virtually) -
Keynote 11:30 am - 12:20 pm ET
- Robyn Jackson, Ph.D. - Discovering Your Zone of Genius
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50 in 50 Panel 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm ET
- 50 Strategies to Engage Students Virtually, featuring: Dr. Dave Schmittou, Dr. Marquita Blades, Sam Kary & Jessica Sinarski
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Afternoon Breakout Sessions 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm ET
- Sam Kary, M.A. - Tech Tools for Online Teaching
- Jessica Sinarksi, LMPCH - Calming the Chaos Inside: 10-second Tools for all Classrooms
- Ernesto Mejia, M.Ed. - Virtually Building Trust & Comprehension Through Activities, Energizers, Icebreakers & You -
Closing Keynote 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ET
- Tommie Mabry, Ph.D. - At-Risk & Hard-to-Reach Students: Understand Them to Teach Them
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Keynote Re-Air 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm ET
- John Almarode, Ph.D. - How We Learn: 5 Essential Practices for Successful Learning
What You Will Receive
An Access Page Link will be included on your order confirmation email after your registration is submitted. This page will be updated with live links prior to the start of the event.
A Certificate of Completion for up to 6.0 contact hours is available upon submission of the Conference Evaluation.
Presentation Slide Handouts will be provided for most sessions.
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