iNNovate 2025 NNPS: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

Engaging Learning: Activities that Captivate and Elevate Student Involvement in the Mathematics Classroom

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

Come learn how to turn your math classroom into a lively, hands-on adventure! In this session, you will explore creative strategies and activities that will get students moving, talking, and truly thinking. Whether they're solving, competing, or collaborating, your students will be more involved — and having more fun — than ever before. Let's make math the class they look forward to!

Speakers

Nichole Johnson

Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

My name is Nichole Johnson, and I have had the privilege of working as a secondary mathematics teacher at Denbigh High School. Throughout my teaching career, I have taken on various roles, including teaching students with special needs, serving as a secondary mathematics teacher... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
C145

Middle School Staff, Math, Special Education | High School Staff, Math, Special Education

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement, Differentiating Content
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching, Engaging Teaching Strategies
Assessment Formative Strategies/Tools
Learning Environment Teacher as Facilitator

12:45pm EDT

From Chaos to Calm: Transforming Behavior, Transforming Learning (2-hour Session)

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

C145

Unlock the keys to a calmer, more connected classroom in this engaging professional development session! We’ll define what challenging behavior really means and explore proactive strategies to address it before it escalates. Dive into the ABCs of behavior, understand the phases of acting-out behavior, and learn how to respond—not just react—with clarity and confidence. You’ll also identify your own triggers and discover practical tools for self-regulation. Walk away with real-world strategies you can apply immediately to transform tough moments into teachable ones.

Speakers

Angela Cooper

Special Education Supervisor, Newport News Public Schools

Angela Kirby

Special Education Supervisor, Newport News Public Schools

Instructional Specialist - Special Education

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
C145

Preschool Staff, English/Literacy, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | Kindergarten-2nd Grade Staff, English/Literacy, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | 3rd-5th Grade Staff, English/Literacy, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | Middle School Staff, English/Literacy, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education | High School Staff, English/Literacy, Health/Physical Education, Library/Media Services, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education

Instructional Planning Planning and Student Engagement
Learning Environment Supporting Diverse Learners
Learning Environment Socio-Emotional Learning, Proactive Management Techniques, Managing Challenging Behaviors