Research shows that teenagers can only truly learn five to seven new words each week. Collaborating across classes to create standard terms/definitions will help cut back on the information students are being expected to memorize at once and provide enough repetition to ensure they retain it. We will explore how to go about creating those standard sets of terms amidst varying SOLs and state test expectations.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 8:15am - 9:00am EDT 211Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Presenters will give a general problem of student accountability and then provide strategies to combat this issue. Then they will discuss the role of feedback and those aforementioned strategies in ways to assist
Wednesday October 28, 2026 8:15am - 9:50am EDT 209Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
In this session, teachers will explore practical strategies for giving formative feedback that students can actually use to improve their writing. We will examine the difference between vague vs. actionable comments, practice responding to sample student work, and explore routines such as single-point rubrics, whole-class feedback, and targeted feedback stems. By the end of the session, participants will have concrete tools to streamline their feedback process, enabling students to make meaningful revisions.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 8:15am - 9:50am EDT 204Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
A selection of teacher-tested strategies that incorporate durable skills and promote relevancy in the classroom. These strategies originate from APUSH classrooms, but part of our conversation will allow for finding cross-level and cross-curricular opportunities.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 8:15am - 9:50am EDT 205Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Research shows that teenagers can only truly learn five to seven new words each week. Collaborating across classes to create standard terms/definitions will help cut back on the information students are being expected to memorize at once and provide enough repetition to ensure they retain it. We will explore how to go about creating those standard sets of terms amidst varying SOLs and state test expectations.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:05am - 9:50am EDT 211Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Discover strategies for weaving together IB frameworks with English and Social Studies content. This session will highlight practical approaches to building cross-curricular connections that deepen student understanding and support inquiry-based learning.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:55am - 10:40am EDT 221Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
In this session, teachers will explore practical strategies for giving formative feedback that students can actually use to improve their writing. We will examine the difference between vague vs. actionable comments, practice responding to sample student work, and explore routines such as single-point rubrics, whole-class feedback, and targeted feedback stems. By the end of the session, participants will have concrete tools to streamline their feedback process, enabling students to make meaningful revisions.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:55am - 11:30am EDT 204Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
This session focuses on enhancing the quality and impact of feedback in the classroom. In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies for delivering authentic, actionable, and student-centered feedback that fosters growth and engagement. Participants will learn how to tailor feedback to individual learners, encourage self-reflection, and support academic progress through meaningful dialogue.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:55am - 11:30am EDT 215Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow teachers about today’s pressing issues in education. Gain insight into different viewpoints on the challenges we encounter in the classroom and across our schools. Learn from others’ successes and lived experiences to identify what’s effective and what may need refinement within your own practice. Reconnect with your purpose as an educator and create a strategic approach to navigating the evolving demands of the profession.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:55am - 11:30am EDT 217Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Discover strategies for weaving together IB frameworks with English and Social Studies content. This session will highlight practical approaches to building cross-curricular connections that deepen student understanding and support inquiry-based learning.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am EDT 221Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Supercharge your teaching with our intermediate-advanced AI session! This session will focus on leveraging recommended AI resources like Gemini & Brisk to enhance materials, differentiate instruction, provide effective feedback, and increase student engagement.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:40pm - 2:15pm EDT 211Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
This beginner-to-intermediate session focuses on the safe, responsible, and purposeful integration of AI for Henrico educators. Topics include creating and differentiating materials, providing effective feedback, and enhancing student engagement.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:40pm - 2:15pm EDT 213Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Connect to the Newsela content most relevant to your subject and students, and learn to leverage Newsela features to drive learning outcomes. Explore Newsela content and features that meet the needs of multilingual learners, intentionally select resources to support student content-based needs, and plan a learning experience using Newsela tools and activities to support MLLs’ linguistic needs.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:40pm - 2:15pm EDT LibraryDeep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
In this session, participants will explore small group resources and prepare for hands-on learning activities. Participants will walk away with lesson materials ready to conduct small group instruction.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:40pm - 2:15pm EDT 204Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Independent reading is a powerful tool for fostering literacy growth, student agency, and a lifelong love of reading—especially in the middle grades. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for maintaining meaningful independent reading routines that will last the rest of the year. We’ll examine ways to continue building a reading culture that values student choice, fine-tune systems to keep you organized, and implement engagement strategies and routines that keep students accountable for their reading. Educators will leave with actionable ideas for managing independent reading time, tracking progress, and integrating student reflection to deepen engagement. If you are hoping to refine independent reading in your classroom, this session will help you make it a purposeful and joyful part of your literacy instruction.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:40pm - 2:15pm EDT 207Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Discover how to optimize your workflow with Schoology and Google. This session will equip you with strategies to create materials, assignments, share videos, and provide feedback more efficiently, ultimately helping you work smarter, not harder.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:40pm - 2:15pm EDT 212Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
This workshop is a continuation of the strategies shared during PL over the summer. Didn’t make it to the session over the summer? No worries! We will equip you with a toolkit of research-based strategies to boost student engagement. We'll explore techniques from sources like Total Participation Techniques and other easy-to-implement routines that encourage curiosity, deepen students' thinking, and make their learning visible. Using the curriculum as a starting point, this collaborative workshop will give you the opportunity to connect with peers, identifying practical ways to trade passive learning for transformational student engagement.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:40pm - 2:15pm EDT 205Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Need new ideas for a unit or topic? Looking for a change from the classroom environment? Stuck on how to support students in your class during a lesson? Your school librarian is a great partner and can assist in refreshing topics and bringing in new energy to your class. Learn about how to partner with your school librarian!
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:05pm EDT 224Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Supercharge your teaching with our intermediate-advanced AI session! This session will focus on leveraging recommended AI resources like Gemini & Brisk to enhance materials, differentiate instruction, provide effective feedback, and increase student engagement.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:55pm EDT 211Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
This beginner-to-intermediate session focuses on the safe, responsible, and purposeful integration of AI for Henrico educators. Topics include creating and differentiating materials, providing effective feedback, and enhancing student engagement.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:55pm EDT 213Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
In this session, participants will explore small group resources and prepare for hands-on learning activities. Participants will walk away with lesson materials ready to conduct small group instruction.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:55pm EDT 204Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Independent reading is a powerful tool for fostering literacy growth, student agency, and a lifelong love of reading—especially in the middle grades. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for maintaining meaningful independent reading routines that will last the rest of the year. We’ll examine ways to continue building a reading culture that values student choice, fine-tune systems to keep you organized, and implement engagement strategies and routines that keep students accountable for their reading. Educators will leave with actionable ideas for managing independent reading time, tracking progress, and integrating student reflection to deepen engagement. If you are hoping to refine independent reading in your classroom, this session will help you make it a purposeful and joyful part of your literacy instruction.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:55pm EDT 207Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Support diverse learners in making connections between their lives and classroom learning materials with Newsela. Identify approaches to boost engagement and comprehension that help ensure each student has the opportunity to succeed in rigorous learning.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:55pm EDT LibraryDeep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Discover how to optimize your workflow with Schoology and Google. This session will equip you with strategies to create materials, assignments, share videos, and provide feedback more efficiently, ultimately helping you work smarter, not harder.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:55pm EDT 212Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
This workshop is a continuation of the strategies shared during PL over the summer. Didn’t make it to the session over the summer? No worries! We will equip you with a toolkit of research-based strategies to boost student engagement. We'll explore techniques from sources like Total Participation Techniques and other easy-to-implement routines that encourage curiosity, deepen students' thinking, and make their learning visible. Using the curriculum as a starting point, this collaborative workshop will give you the opportunity to connect with peers, identifying practical ways to trade passive learning for transformational student engagement.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:20pm - 3:55pm EDT 205Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Need new ideas for a unit or topic? Looking for a change from the classroom environment? Stuck on how to support students in your class during a lesson? Your school librarian is a great partner and can assist in refreshing topics and bringing in new energy to your class. Learn about how to partner with your school librarian!
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:10pm - 3:55pm EDT 224Deep Run High School 4801 Twin Hickory Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
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