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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!
Venue: Room 128 clear filter
Tuesday, August 5
 

9:50am EDT

Magic of Meaningful Feedback with AI
Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Discover how Magic School AI can transform the way you give feedback on student writing. In this session, you'll learn how to use the AI tool to provide timely, specific, and meaningful feedback that supports the development of resilience in their writing. You will walk away with practical strategies to elevate the way you give feedback on student writing that will result in the students becoming self reflective learners.
Presenters
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Mandy Brewer

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
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Erin Williams

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
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Anna Bradt

Teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Tuesday August 5, 2025 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 128

1:35pm EDT

Dashboard to Resources: Maximizing Lexia Core 5 for Targeted Instruction
Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Unlock the full potential of Lexia Core5 to transform your literacy instruction! In this hands-on session, educators will learn how to effectively leverage Lexia's powerful tools and data to boost student achievement. Discover how to use the Lexia Dashboard to gain deeper insights into student progress, identify skill gaps, and make informed decisions about your next instructional steps. Participants will leave with practical strategies for integrating Lexia resources into their instruction and remediation to meet the diverse needs of elementary learners and accelerate reading growth.
Presenters
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Helen Lear

Reading Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
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Lisa Schliske

Literacy Leader, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 128

2:30pm EDT

Strengthening School Attendance: Supporting Schools in Tackling Attendance Challenges
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
This professional learning session will provide a comprehensive tutorial on using the EveryDay Labs platform, guiding participants through its key features and available resources. Attendees will explore how to navigate the platform effectively to support school attendance initiatives. The session will also include a discussion of targeted strategies designed to improve attendance across all student groups, with a focus on equity and measurable outcomes.
Presenters
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Alainya Abdelkader

MTSS Coach, Virginia Beach Public Schools
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Caitlin Bucholz

PBIS Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Tuesday August 5, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm EDT
Room 128

3:20pm EDT

Listen up!
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
The purpose of this session is to share strategies for developing listening comprehension across content areas. With the help of AI it has become easier than ever to develop authentic listening resources, but it is crucial to use effective strategies to determine if students understand what they are listening to. Though geared toward language teachers, the resources and strategies have cross curricular benefits.
Presenters
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Leah Donohue

Virginia Beach City Public Schools
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Paula Hernandez

Instructional Specialist, Department of Teaching and Learning
Tuesday August 5, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 128
 
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