DTALcon 25 will be held at Tallwood High School on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. To stay up to date on DTALcon news and register for the event click HERE.
As of 9:00 AM on Monday, August 4, 2025 attendees will no longer be able to make any changes in SCHED. This will allow Conference Admin to prepare for the conference and print schedules. You may still attend however since you are not able to sign up for a session it is advised that you attend sessions that are open.
See you on Tuesday, August 5, 2025!
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Tired of students memorizing biology terms but struggling to explain the processes behind them? This interactive session for Biology teachers focuses on moving beyond fact recall by embedding scientific practices such as inquiry, data analysis, modeling, and argumentation into instruction. Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, the session includes components of exemplar lessons that foster deep, phenomenon-based understanding of biology concepts. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies, practical tools, and a renewed approach to teaching biology for meaning and mastery—not just memorization. Whether you’re new to these practices or looking to refine them, this session will re-energize your teaching. *Note: Participants should bring their school issued computer to the session.
