iNNovate 2025 NNPS: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

Using a Comprehension Instructional Framework to Elevate Literacy

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

In this session we will be examining how teachers can incorporate the different strands of language comprehension (content knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, literacy knowledge, and verbal reasoning) in their reading comprehension lessons while providing ideas for supporting all students in accessing core instruction.

Speakers

Nathalie Rose

Regional Literacy Coach, Virginia Literacy Partnerships

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
B231

3rd-5th Grade Staff, English/Literacy, ESL, Gifted, Special Education

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, Differentiating Content
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Literacy Across Contents, Engaging Teaching Strategies
Learning Environment Teacher as Facilitator

12:45pm EDT

It Can Do That? Creating With Canva

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

B231

Did you know that all Newport News students are provided a free Canva account? Learn how to make the most out of this amazing tool, to spark engaging projects, promote group learning, create seating charts, and even play exciting review games, all on ONE website. Participants will need to bring their laptops, and having a Canva account already set up is a plus.

Speakers

Olivia Germann-Mc Clain

Fine Arts Lead, Newport News Public Schools

My name is Olivia Germann-Mc Clain (she/they), or as my students call me, "GMC"! I serve as the Fine Arts Lead as well as the director of the Creative Writing program at Woodside High School here in Newport News, where we focus on storytelling through the lens of poetry, fiction... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
B231

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

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, Differentiating Content, Integrating Digital Tools
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Embedding the 5 C's, Literacy Across Contents
Assessment Student Feedback and Goals Setting
Learning Environment Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

2:00pm EDT

Count Me In!

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

B231

Join us for Count Me In, an engaging, hands-on session that will deepen your understanding of how students develop counting skills along the Counting Continuum. Together, we’ll explore the distinct characteristics of each stage, equipping you to identify where your learners land and how to support their next steps. Using Kathy Richardson’s Developing Number Sense as our guide, we’ll dive into practical, hands-on strategies to meet students exactly where they are. Leave with ready-to-use ideas that make early numeracy meaningful, intentional, and fun!

Speakers

Preschool Staff, Math | Kindergarten-2nd Grade Staff, Math

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

iNNovate 2025 NNPS

10:15am EDT

Nathalie Rose

12:45pm EDT

Olivia Germann-Mc Clain

2:00pm EDT

Wade Wooley

Kathy Hinchey

Ann Penrose