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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Discover how digital tools can transform the traditional note-taking process into a dynamic, student-centered learning experience. In this interactive session, participants will explore the 5 phases of focused note-taking—taking notes, processing, connecting thinking, summarizing, and applying learning—through the lens of modern edtech. Walk away with tool recommendations, classroom strategies, and ready-to-use resources that help students make deeper connections and take ownership of their learning across content areas. This session is best suited for teachers with background knowledge of the AVID 5 Phases of Focused Notetaking process.
Using the power of inclusion, the Visual Fine Art Program is developing an art course designed to provide a unique opportunity for students with and without disabilities to come together in an inclusive environment to engage in meaningful art-making through a quality arts education program.
In the right setting, students can grow as artists with opportunities that foster self-awareness and understanding of the world around them. With the right support in place, students are given the freedom to express themselves uniquely through art.
Explore how to bring 3D design and printing into your classroom using Onshape, TinkerCad, and Bambu Labs printers. Designed for middle and high school educators across all subject areas, this session will provide cross-curricular strategies to integrate CAD tools into existing lessons. Participants will learn how to connect design thinking with content objectives, prepare 3D models for printing, and access resources for getting started. Whether you're in STEM, literacy, or the arts, discover how to empower future-ready learners through hands-on creation and real-world applications.
How can school leaders and educators cultivate a culture where curiosity, adaptability, and inquiry thrive alongside academic excellence? At the Mathematics and Science Academy, this challenge emerged as we sought to shift our high-performing, outcome-focused students—natural “builders”—toward becoming resilient, reflective “discoverers.” This session shares how the Autonomous Learner Model guided our transformation and highlights the strategies we've implemented at the classroom, departmental, and whole-school levels. Attendees will gain practical tools and planning frameworks to embed discovery-based learning into their schools, empowering students with the communication, problem-solving, and inquiry skills they need for the future.
