NCTIES2025

Step right into the "Coaching Carnival" workshop! Designed for instructional coaches, educational leaders, and educators in coaching roles, this session explores dynamic coaching models, digital tools, and strategies to transform learning. Engage in hands-on activities, including co-creating a single-point rubric for blended learning and using data to drive coaching. Join us for an interactive, high-energy experience that will elevate your coaching practice!

This session unravels the mysteries of Computer Science (CS) and provides strategies to seamlessly integrate CS into K-5 content areas. Participants will explore how to locate CS standards and effectively align them with subjects like math, science, and language arts. With the support of sample lessons, engaging activities, and real-world examples from forward-thinking districts, educators will gain actionable insights on incorporating CS concepts to foster essential skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. By the end of the session, attendees will leave empowered to "unmask" the transformative power of Computer Science in their classrooms, inspiring students to become curious, confident digital thinkers.

Breakout and escape room games offer a unique and engaging approach to learning. This interactive workshop will explore the versatility of breakout games, demonstrating how they can be used to enhance learning across various subjects. Participants will actively engage in a physical breakout game, a digital breakout experience, and collaborate to create cross-curricular connections. By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to effectively utilize breakout games to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.