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Wednesday, March 26
 

8:10am MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

8:10am MST

Progress Monitoring for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to apply best practices in progress monitoring to drive strong student outcomes.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 9:25am MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

8:10am MST

Required: Gr 4-5 Benchmark Phonics Initial Implementation
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
This 2.5 hour session is designed to examine the overall structure and design of foundational skills mini-lessons built upon Science of Reading research and aligns with the tenets of Structured Literacy.  Participants will explore explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic connections. During the session, participants will gain an understanding of the structure, components, lesson design, and assessments.  During the session, participants will develop a better understanding of lesson planning as well as process and reflect on how to incorporate this new learning with students.   In addition, the session will focus on assessment to monitor students.
Grade band: 4-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
PR

Pedro Robles Hil

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 8:10am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 1/2 day

9:35am MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

9:35am MST

mClass DIBELS 8/Lectura Goal Setting and Growth Outcomes for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
● Integrate guiding principles for goal setting into their current practice.
● Utilize mCLASS Goal Setting to establish custom student goals.
● Articulate how they will use mCLASS Growth Outcomes to inform their teaching.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

9:35am MST

Unlocking the Power of KP Tiles for Meaningful Learning 2-3rd grade
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session for 2-3rd grade teachers, we will explore how KP Tiles can be used to support students in developing number sense, recognizing patterns, and thinking flexibly about place value, addition, and subtraction. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate how these tiles make abstract numerical concepts more tangible, helping students connect symbolic representations with real-world applications. By integrating KP Tiles into instruction, educators can create engaging learning experiences that foster deeper comprehension and mathematical confidence in their students.

Presented by Ariel Beggs from the CRR
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

9:35am MST

Using Animal Hijinx to Teach K-5 Economics
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School
Discover what two best friends can teach us about producers, consumers, and human capital in the humorous children’s book, Sloth and Squirrel in a Pickle. This session will help you target national and state elementary economics standards, while simultaneously supporting students’ literacy skills. Attendees will receive classroom-ready lesson plans and a complimentary copy of the featured book. Presenter: Megan Kirts, Econiful
Speakers
avatar for Brock Lange

Brock Lange

PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 9:35am - 10:50am MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Leveraging the Power of Manipulatives to Help Students Make Sense of Fraction Operations
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session, we will delve into practical strategies for incorporating these manipulatives into instruction, guiding students to develop a deeper conceptual understanding of fractions. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate how these tools can be used to build number sense, foster flexible thinking, and support problem-solving. Through this approach, students not only gain confidence in working with fractions but also develop a strong foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Multicultural Book Fiesta: Enhancing Classroom Engagement Through Diverse Literature
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Join us for an engaging Multicultural Book Fiesta, a professional development experience designed specifically for elementary educators! This interactive session invites teachers to explore a rich collection of multicultural literature and discover innovative ways to integrate these texts into their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez

Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez

Director of Multicultural Curriculum, Tucson Unified School District
JS

Junko Sakoi

Multicultural Integration Coordinator, Tucson Unified School District
TK

Teri Kilcran

PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Progress Monitoring for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to apply best practices in progress monitoring to drive strong student outcomes.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 1:05pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

11:50am MST

Required: Gr 2-3 Benchmark Phonics Initial Implementation
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
This 2.5-hour session is designed to examine the overall structure and design of foundational skills mini-lessons built upon Science of Reading research and aligns with the tenets of Structured Literacy.  Participants will explore explicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic connections. During the session, participants will gain an understanding of the structure, components, lesson design, and assessments.  During the session, participants will develop a better understanding of lesson planning as well as process and reflect on how to incorporate this new learning with students.   In addition, the session will focus on assessment to monitor students.
Grade band: 2-3
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
PR

Pedro Robles Hil

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 11:50am - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 1/2 day

1:05pm MST

Integrating Multiple Perspectives in Classroom Literacy Practices
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:05pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
The presentation focuses on the importance of incorporating culturally and linguistically varied resources into literacy education. It highlights the risks of presenting a "single story," which can narrow students' understanding of the world and themselves. The framework emphasizes using literature as windows, mirrors, and doors—allowing students to see themselves, understand others, and explore new possibilities. By building empathy, reducing invisibility, and expanding representation, educators can foster a more complete learning environment. The presentation also offers practical tools for evaluating children's literature to ensure varied and authentic representation of cultures, identities, and languages, encouraging critical thinking and broadening perspectives in young learners. The target audience is Elementary educators.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez

Dr. Rosalinda Rodriguez

Director of Multicultural Curriculum, Tucson Unified School District
JS

Junko Sakoi

Multicultural Integration Coordinator, Tucson Unified School District
TK

Teri Kilcran

PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:05pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

1:15pm MST

Grades 2-5: Using Literacy Tasks and Reading Fluency Resources to Support All Readers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
Educators will learn about the i-Ready Literacy Progress Monitoring Tasks and the key foundational literacy skills that they cover. They will be introduced to the options for using the Progress Monitoring forms and learn how to administer and score these tasks to conduct systematic progress monitoring. Finally, they understand the process of entering student data from the Progress Monitoring tasks into i-Ready Connect and how to view the Literacy Tasks (Student) report.  Educators will also preview the Reading Fluency Passages available in the i-Ready Platform.
Grade band: 2-5
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

1:15pm MST

Leveraging the Power of Manipulatives to Help Students Make Sense of Fraction Operations
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
In this session, we will delve into practical strategies for incorporating these manipulatives into instruction, guiding students to develop a deeper conceptual understanding of fractions. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate how these tools can be used to build number sense, foster flexible thinking, and support problem-solving. Through this approach, students not only gain confidence in working with fractions but also develop a strong foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Delia Fierros

Delia Fierros

K-5 Math PDAT, Tucson Unified School District
I am a Latina Educator in Tucson, Arizona. In my work with students and teachers I emphasize building on knowledge and experience to deepen understanding and acquire new skills.
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.

1:15pm MST

mClass DIBELS 8/Lectura Goal Setting and Growth Outcomes for Teachers
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School
Feedback Survey
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
● Integrate guiding principles for goal setting into their current practice.
● Utilize mCLASS Goal Setting to establish custom student goals.
● Articulate how they will use mCLASS Growth Outcomes to inform their teaching.
Speakers
CP

Cody Pressley

Administrative Assistant, Tucson Unified School District
MM

Michelle Merrick

Program Manager, Academic Interventions, Tucson Unified School District
Wednesday March 26, 2025 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
John E. White Elementary School 2315 W Canada St, Tucson, AZ 85746, USA
  White Elementary, 75 min.
 
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