DTAL Conference 2025

Get ready to fuel student inquiry and engagement in this hands-on session exploring Discovery Education's Studio for science! Participants will discover how to locate interactive resources within Discovery Experience and harness the power of Studio to design captivating lessons. Whether students are working independently, collaborating in small groups, or engaging as a class, Studio provides the tools to make learning dynamic and meaningful.

Resilience, confidence, and number sense are essential for student well-being and success in learning new math concepts. This interactive session highlights how an Algebra 1 team uses daily Number Talks combined with Building Thinking Classroom routines to foster engagement, perseverance, and conceptual understanding in all students. Participants will experience sample number talks and explore how these short, targeted routines can build a strong foundation for algebraic thinking. Attendees will leave with a ready-to-use set of Algebra 1 number talk prompts and practical strategies for seamless classroom implementation. Learn how purposeful math talk can transform student mindset, participation, and long-term achievement.

Ready to start your year feeling calm, prepared, and excited? This lively session is packed with easy-to-use strategies that will help you create a warm, welcoming classroom where every little learner feels valued. Discover how to build strong connections, set up smooth routines, and create a positive vibe that sparks curiosity and joy all year long. Let’s make this your best school year yet—full of smiles, success, and meaningful moments!

New teachers of gifted and advanced learners often do not know where to begin with embedding gifted pedagogy into the curriculum. This session will offer an introduction to differentiation and provide some easy entry points for tailoring instuction to meet students' needs. Participants will leave ready to implement these models and strategies at their schools.

This session will focus on leveraging Seesaw for our K-5 elementary general music cornerstone assessments.  The target audience would be elementary general music teachers of grades K-5 but could benefit anyone wanting to understand how to create and implement Seesaw assessments or interactive assignments.  Example assessments and activities will be shared through the Seesaw district library. We will unpack how to locate, modify, implement, create, and utilize them for effective assessment and student feedback.  Time will be available for participants to explore, modify, or create their own assessments or activities.