This professional learning session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to strengthen civics instruction across grade levels. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the K–12 vertical alignment of the civics and government benchmarks and explore practical teaching strategies that promote student engagement and cross-curricular connections. The session will also highlight the ongoing support available through the Regional Civics Literacy Team, including assistance with benchmark alignment, instructional planning, and classroom implementation. Educators will leave with ready-to-use activities and a toolkit of ideas to enhance civics education in their classrooms.
This session explores the evolving landscape of computer science education in Florida, focusing on updated standards, new courses and the distinction between technology integration and computer science instruction. Participants will examine how computer science enhances student outcomes, fosters career readiness and supports workforce development. Through interactive discussions and real-world classroom applications, attendees will gain insights into best practices for implementing CS instruction while reviewing enrollment trends and predictions for future growth.
In today’s high-stakes educational climate, strategy alone won’t save a struggling school—relationships will. Join Brandy Tackett, a seasoned school turnaround leader and author of Lead With Heart, Transform With Purpose, as she shares real-world stories, research-based practices, and leadership tools that empower administrators to lead with emotional intelligence. This session will explore the five culture killers that sabotage school improvement, and teach participants how to create a climate where trust, teacher voice, and student growth thrive. If you're ready to move from compliance to connection, this session is your blueprint.
-Review self-study guides for implementing literacy interventions covering grades K-12, -Become familiar with the conclusions that may be drawn from research used to develop the guides, -Begin initial discussions for planning/reviewing literacy interventions in your district and/or school.
This interactive session will provide an overview of the evidence-based recommendations for differentiating Tier 1 literacy instruction for all grade levels (K-12.) Participants will use a checklist based on how-to steps from a practice guide focused on differentiated literacy instruction and the Florida Department of Education's English Language Arts Practice Profile to discuss and chart out what differentiated literacy instruction could look like in at any grade level and many content areas.
