• Writing Beyond the Writing Block (3-8) *IN PERSON* presented by Mike Ochs – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Writing development does not need to be confined to a single block of time. This workshop explores how short, purposeful writing opportunities embedded across subjects-drawing on approaches aligned with research on ‘writing revolution” sentence-level writing and self-regulated strategy development (SRSD)-can deepen understanding and strengthen literacy. Teachers examine how structured writing in math, science, and social […]

  • BELONGING & BEYOND: THE ONE QUESTION THAT IGNITES CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CLASSROOMS *IN PERSON* presented by Kari Horn Lehman – 8:30-2:30pm

    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    What if the key to strong behavior, engagement, and equitable learning is simpler, and more human, than we think? In this energizing full-day session, educators experience firsthand how belonging unlocks motivation and positive behavior, and then learn how to extend those same practices into culturally responsive instruction that elevates every learner. The morning builds a […]