iNNovate 2025 NNPS: Full Schedule

Welcome to iNNovate! Register and build your schedule by July 30, 2025 to guarantee a boxed lunch.

10:15am EDT

ESL 101 and strategies for supporting multilingual learners

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

Looking for simple ways to support English language learners in your classroom? This session will share practical strategies you can use right away, no matter what subject you teach. You'll also team up with others in your content area to brainstorm how to fit these ideas into your own lessons. Bring a current lesson or unit and a device so you can dive right in!

Speakers

Kedkarn Hetrick

ESL Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Rebecca Rysinski

Secondary ESL Instructional Coach, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
B132

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

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, Differentiating Content
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching, Literacy Across Contents, Engaging Teaching Strategies
Assessment Formative Strategies/Tools

12:45pm EDT

Together We Thrive: Engaging Families for Student Success

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

B132

This session provides actionable strategies for enhancing family-school partnerships through positive interactions and a strengths-based approach. Key topics include the distinction between engagement and involvement, the importance of "connection before correction," and how to clarify classroom practices for families.
Key Takeaways:
A comprehensive overview of the FACE Framework to strategically elevate family and community engagement
Proven tools and techniques to foster meaningful, lasting positive interactions between staff and families

Speakers

Krystalshyn Roundtree

Family and Community Engagement Specialist, Newport News Public Schools

Janice Nix

Kabria Hughes

Family and Community Engagement Specialist, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
B132

Preschool Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | Kindergarten-2nd Grade Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | 3rd-5th Grade Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | Middle School Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages | High School Staff, Career & Technical Education, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, STEM, Visual Arts/Performing Arts, World Languages

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching
Assessment Student Feedback and Goals Setting
Learning Environment Socio-Emotional Learning, Proactive Management Techniques

2:00pm EDT

Engaging Reluctant Learners with Book Creator

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

B132

Discover how Book Creator can transform learning experiences for reluctant students by leveraging multimedia, accessibility, and collaboration tools. This session will explore strategies to boost student engagement through interactive content, support diverse learning needs with built-in accessibility features, and foster inclusivity using translation tools. Educators will leave equipped with practical approaches to create personalized, student-centered activities that empower all learners to express their understanding creatively and confidently. Be sure to bring your device for this interactive session.

Speakers

Janet Burnett

Teacher Success Manager, Book Creator

Janet Burnett, from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is more than just a teacher. She's a Technology Innovation Specialist, a speaker, a Google Trainer. She also shares her knowledge as an adjunct professor at the University of North Alabama. A significant part of her role as an educator is... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
B132

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, iNNovative Tools for Personalized Learning, Differentiating Content, Streamlining Teacher Tasks, Integrating Digital Tools
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching, Embedding the 5 C's, Literacy Across Contents, Engaging Teaching Strategies
Assessment Data-Driven Instruction, Formative Strategies/Tools, Student Feedback and Goals Setting
Learning Environment Proactive Management Techniques, Teacher as Facilitator, Digital Citizenship and Online Safety, Managing Challenging Behaviors

iNNovate 2025 NNPS