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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CodeVA has a free online tool anyone can use to create non-linear (choose your own pathway) stories and games, with coding options available to make the experience even more engaging! In this session, you will learn how to integrate this resource into your MS or HS learning plans and make the writing process more enjoyable and more creative for your students.
Family engagement isn’t just a strategy—it’s a shared responsibility that belongs to everyone in a school community. Research consistently shows that strong family-school partnerships boost student achievement, improve attendance, and increase graduation rates.
This interactive workshop will build the capacity of teachers, administrators, and support staff to engage families in authentic, equitable, and impactful ways. Participants will explore strategies to strengthen communication, build trusting relationships, and create inclusive environments where families feel valued as partners. Through hands-on activities, real-world examples, and practical tools, attendees will leave with actionable approaches to make family engagement a cornerstone of school success.
Learn how to use digital tools like Magic School AI and DeepL to scaffold assignments and make them more accessible for English Learners. In this hands-on session, we’ll discuss what modifications ESL students actually need and how to easily adapt assignments without lowering expectations. You’ll learn how to simplify and clarify directions before translation, get quick translation tips, and practice modifying your own materials. You’ll leave with ready-to-use strategies to support multilingual learners in middle and high school. Bring an assignment you’d like to adapt and we’ll work through it together!
Ready to take your everyday tasks to the next level? In this session, you’ll see how AI tools can help you write custom automations in Google Sheets—no coding background required. I’ll walk you through real examples I’ve built as a non-coder, designed to save time, reduce repetition, and elevate your efficiency. Leave with practical ideas, working code, and the confidence to start building your own future-ready tools
