iNNovate 2025 NNPS: Full Schedule

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10:15am EDT

IXL in Action: Smarter Planning, Stronger Engagement

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

IXL in Action: Smarter Planning, Stronger Engagement- Let IXL lighten your load with powerful tools designed to save you time and spark student interest—all in just a few clicks. In this session, we’ll explore IXL’s newest features, including updated engagement tools, assessment enhancements, SparkStudio, and exciting new interactive games. Walk away with fresh ideas and easy-to-use strategies to supercharge your instructional planning and boost classroom engagement.

Speakers

Josh Voss

Educational Consultant, IXL Learning

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
A207

3rd-5th Grade Staff, ESL, Math, Science, Special Education | Middle School Staff, ESL, Math, Science, Special Education | High School Staff, ESL, Math, Science, Special Education

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, iNNovative Tools for Personalized Learning, Streamlining Teacher Tasks, Integrating Digital Tools
Learning Environment Engaging Teaching Strategies
Assessment Formative Strategies/Tools
Learning Environment Teacher as Facilitator

12:45pm EDT

Gamify Your Lessons and Assessments

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

A207

Looking for different types of ways to gamify your lessons and assessments? This professional development session is for you as it will equip you with practical strategies to integrate gamified elements into your lessons. Participants will explore a range of techniques, from simple name pickers to interactive game show formats, to create a more engaging learning environment for students.

Speakers

Khrystel King

Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

I have been teaching Middle School Science for 19 years and have had the opportunity to teach not only 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Science, but also Magnet Science at Crittenden Middle School. I recently earned my Masters in Educational Leadership from Regent University and will be moving... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
A207

Kindergarten-2nd Grade Staff, World Languages

Learning Environment Engaging Teaching Strategies
Assessment Formative Strategies/Tools

2:00pm EDT

From Overwhelmed to Intentional: Daily Feedback Strategies That Work

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

A207

Managing six classes and over 160 students as a first-year teacher was overwhelming—but it also sparked a journey of discovery. In this session, I’ll share how I transformed my approach to assessment in my second year of teaching by implementing simple, daily formative feedback tools that not only reduced my grading load but dramatically increased student engagement and performance. You’ll walk away with classroom-tested strategies for quickly gauging what students know (and don’t yet know), aligning feedback with test-taking skills, and using that data to plan high-impact, intentional lessons. Whether you’re a new or veteran teacher, this session will offer practical ideas to help you teach with purpose and maximize your students’ growth.

Speakers

Kaylee Horne

middle school science teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
A207

Middle School Staff, English/Literacy, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Math, Science, Social Studies | High School Staff, English/Literacy, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Math, Science, Social Studies

Instructional Planning Differentiating Content, Data Driven Planning
Learning Environment Literacy Across Contents
Assessment Data-Driven Instruction, Formative Strategies/Tools, Student Feedback and Goals Setting
Learning Environment Proactive Management Techniques, Teacher as Facilitator

iNNovate 2025 NNPS