iNNovate 2025 NNPS: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

Leveling Up Language Learning: Leveraging Tech for Student-Centered ESL Classrooms

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Join us for How to Leverage Student-Centered ESL Classrooms with Instructional Technology, where we’ll share how collaborating across content and technology has strengthened our work with English learners. We’ll talk honestly about what’s worked, where we’ve had to adjust, and how technology can truly amplify student voice and language growth. You'll leave with practical ideas, real examples, and a chance to jump into a hands-on lesson that models a student-centered approach.

Speakers

Tracy Skinner

ESL Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Robin Hyman

ITC, Newport News Public Schools

Hi All,I am Robin Hyman. I am an instructional technology coach for Newport News Public Schools. My ITC journey has taken me to the wonderful world of Artificial Intelligence tools designed just for educators! I am excited to share with you what I have learned thus far! I hope it... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
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3rd-5th Grade Staff, Science, Social Studies

12:45pm EDT

Tier 3 Vocabulary for Everyone

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT

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Needing engaging vocabulary strategies to help your ELs, SWDs, and general education students? Come check out our session where we will model and help you plan for vocaulary strategies to include Total Physical Response, Making Visuals, Brain Mapping, Hexagonal Thinking, and more! Make sure to have a few vocabulary words you would like to work on, or bring your frameworks with you. The presenters work with a wide range of students and abilities, including a partnership where ESL Newcomers push in with general education for math and content.

Speakers

Carly Zeh

General Education Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Tracy Skinner

ESL Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
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3rd-5th Grade Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM | Middle School Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, Differentiating Content
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching, Engaging Teaching Strategies
Learning Environment Proactive Management Techniques

2:00pm EDT

Connect and Engage with all Families using Talking Points

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

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Increase your family engagement by using Talking Points, a multilingual communication tool that allows you to send and receive messages to families via an app or web-based browser. Come learn more about the benefits of Talking Points, and how to use it to connect with and empower families regardless of English proficiency.

Speakers

Elizabeth August

ESL teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Tracy Skinner

ESL Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Preschool Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | Kindergarten-2nd Grade Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | 3rd-5th Grade Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | Middle School Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | High School Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

Instructional Planning Integrating Digital Tools
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners
Learning Environment Proactive Management Techniques