Colonial Best Practices Fair 2026

Colonial Best Practices Fair 2026

8:00am EDT

Keynote Address: Teaching with Dignity PWHS AuditoriumJohn Krownapple

9:00am EDT

Classroom-Based Action Research for Reflective Teachers PWHS C26Rich Madel

Cultural Inclusivity in Music: Expanding Repertoire and Learning Activities PWHS A07Tonia Kaufman

Finding Balance in a Digitally Driven World PWHS C37Jennifer Hinds

Literacy Routines to Deepen Language Comprehension and Critical Thinking in Grades 3-8 PWHS C34Carey Rhodes

Looking at the Whole Child Through LinkIt!'s Student Hub PWHS C45Amber Ammon

Make Music Software: Making the Most of Your Subscription (Virtual) PWHS A05Ted Scalzo

Relating and Collaborating with Students PWHS AuditoriumLindsey Bernhardt

Securly Classroom PWHS CafeteriaJeffrey Zwiebel

The Special Education Evaluation/Re-Evaluation Process: An Overview PWHS C14Katie Palladino

Using AI Intentionally: Practical Classroom Strategies for Engagement, Writing, and Review PWHS C19Josh Rothstein

Beyond the Beanbag: Collaborating to Maximize Student Regulation PWHS C21Jen D'Eletto • Kristin Turner

Designing Participation with Dignity for Elementary Schools PWHS AudionJohn Krownapple

Dig In, Group Up, Grow PWHS C12Liz Morris • Jen Ramsden

Getting Started with IXL: Building Strong Foundations PWHS LibraryJordan Hodges

How to Build a Thinking Classroom K-5 PWHS C18Jared Kubanoff

The Language Foundation: Classroom Practices that Strengthen Literacy Outcomes PWHS C27MT Sabatino

Building Thinking Classrooms for Secondary Math PWHS A27Dan Bennett

Discovering Newsela Content and Features - Part 1 (Virtual) PWHS C39Bobby Rubin

Engaging in Argumentation from Evidence: Infuse Literacy Into Your Science Curriculum with Gizmos: Part 1 (9-12 only) PWHS C42Julian Molitz

From Prompting to Independence: Leveraging Questions to Drive Student Discourse PWHS C23Joe Pacitti

10:00am EDT

Analiyzing Class Data Through the Use of Dashboards and Reports (LinkIt) PWHS C45Amber Ammon

Enhancing Effective Communication PWHS C41Dr. Heather Hersh

Less Screen Time, More Face Time PWHS C24Olga Molinares • Jason Williams

Literacy Routines to Deepen Language Comprehension and Critical Thinking in Grades 3-8 PWHS C34Carey Rhodes

Make Music Software: Making the Most of Your Subscription (Virtual) PWHS A05Ted Scalzo

Resiliency: Moving Forward in Changing Times PWHS C37Jennifer Hinds

Responding to Bias Incidents & Biased Speech PWHS C38Randi Boyette

Securly Classroom PWHS CafeteriaJeffrey Zwiebel

Special Education and Stress PWHS AuditoriumKelly Brock

The Special Education Evaluation/Re-Evaluation Process: An Overview PWHS C14Katie Palladino

Beyond the Beanbag: Collaborating to Maximize Student Regulation PWHS C21Jen D'Eletto • Kristin Turner

Designing Participation with Dignity for Elementary Schools PWHS AudionJohn Krownapple

Dig In, Group Up, Grow PWHS C12Liz Morris • Jen Ramsden

Getting Started with IXL: Building Strong Foundations PWHS LibraryJordan Hodges

The Language Foundation: Classroom Practices that Strengthen Literacy Outcomes PWHS C27MT Sabatino

Discovering Newsela Content and Features - Part 2 (Virtual) PWHS C39Bobby Rubin

Engaging in Argumentation from Evidence: Infuse Literacy Into Your Science Curriculum with Gizmos: Part 2 (9-12 only) PWHS C42Julian Molitz

From Word Parts to Word Flow: Building Fluency and Meaning Across the Curriculum PWHS C25Patti Bass • Julie Pustilnick

Tracking What Matters: Using Canvas Outcomes in Secondary Classrooms PWHS C19Josh Rothstein

Unlocking the Joy of Math for Students with Learning Differences and Neurodiversity - For CMS Teachers PWHS C43Greg Trieste

12:00pm EDT

Analyzing Class Data Through the Use of LinkIt! Dashboards and Reports PWHS C45Amber Ammon

Deepening Verbal Reasoning: "Whole-Part-Whole" PWHS A29Dana Coia • Rebecca Kaslow • Christina Schieve

Enhancing Effective Communication PWHS C41Dr. Heather Hersh

IEP Process Refresher for All Teachers PWHS C23Keri Bartynski • Maryellen Messina

Literacy Routines to Deepen Language Comprehension and Critical Thinking in Grades 3-8 PWHS C34Carey Rhodes

Securly Classroom PWHS CafeteriaJeffrey Zwiebel

Setting Up an Autistic Support Classroom PWHS AuditoriumKelly Brock

Special Education Legal Updates 2026: Updates for Teachers and Staff PWHS A25Cait Gilmartin • Jason Sam

Supporting our LGBTQIA+ Students PWHS C37Anna Kiesnowski

Supporting Students to Improve Emotional Regulation, Belonging and Academic Outcomes PWHS C08Elyse Nevins

The Burnout Is Real! PWHS C22Lauren Shinton

Understanding and Including Jewish Identity & Antisemitism when Challenging Bias in School Communities PWHS C38Randi Boyette

Your Journey Beyond the Notes: A Reflective Path to Cultural Inclusivity PWHS A07Tonia Kaufman

Getting Started with IXL: Building Strong Foundations PWHS LibraryJordan Hodges

Restorative Circles in Elementary Classrooms: Building Community, Strengthening Relationships, & Resolving Conflict PWHS C13Jessica Salley

Vertical Articulation in Math for Grades 3 & 4 PWHS C09Ed Merk

Amplifying Access: Neurodiversity and the Joy of Science for Secondary Teachers PWHS C43Greg Trieste

Designing Participation with Dignity for Secondary Schools PWHS AudionJohn Krownapple

How MagicSchool Student Room Directions Shape Student Experience and Produce PWHS A14Brooke Carpenter

Small Group Instruction in the Secondary Setting PWHS C15Katie Maurer • Amanda Thornton

1:00pm EDT

Beyond the Basics: Maximizing Impact with IXL PWHS LibraryJordan Hodges

Civic Stories: Exploring Artifacts and Storytelling in Grades 4-8 PWHS C42Jaci Jones

Deepening Verbal Reasoning: "Whole-Part-Whole" PWHS A29Dana Coia • Rebecca Kaslow • Christina Schieve

Hear, Process, Respond: Understanding Auditory Processing in the Classroom PWHS AuditoriumAlexandra Murtaugh

IEP Process Refresher for All Teachers PWHS C23Keri Bartynski • Maryellen Messina

Literacy Routines to Deepen Language Comprehension and Critical Thinking in Grades 3-8 PWHS C34Carey Rhodes

Motivating Practice and Measuring Improvement: Effective Student Performance Assessments PWHS A07Tonia Kaufman

Securly Classroom PWHS CafeteriaJeffrey Zwiebel

Supporting our LGBTQIA+ Students PWHS C37Anna Kiesnowski

Supporting Students to Improve Emotional Regulation, Belonging and Academic Outcomes PWHS C08Elyse Nevins

The Ins and Outs of LinkIt! Online Assessments PWHS C45Amber Ammon

Vertical Articulation in Math for Grades 5 - 7 PWHS C09Ed Merk

Amplifying Access: Neurodiversity and the Joy of Science for Elementary Teachers PWHS C43Greg Trieste

Designing Participation with Dignity for Elementary Schools PWHS AudionJohn Krownapple

How do I teach the “th” sound (and all the other sounds too)?! PWHS C22Lauren Shinton

Reading, Writing, and Coding: The Shared Skills Behind Elementary Learning PWHS C19Jordan Weintraub

Restorative Circles in Elementary Classrooms: Building Community, Strengthening Relationships, & Resolving Conflict PWHS C13Jessica Salley

Building Thinking Classrooms for Secondary Math PWHS A27Dan Bennett

Scaffold, Don't Simplify: Using AI to Building Reading Comprehension Without Leveling Text PWHS A14Brooke Carpenter

Small Group Instruction in the Secondary Setting PWHS C15Katie Maurer • Amanda Thornton

2:00pm EDT

Classroom-based Action Research for Reflective Teachers PWHS C26Rich Madel

Digital Accessibility PWHS C27MT Sabatino

Drum Circles: Building Mindfulness and Belonging PWHS A07Tonia Kaufman

Exploring Science Success with IXL for Science Teachers in grades 4, 5, 8, and 9-12 (Biology) PWHS LibraryJordan Hodges

Less Screen Time, More Face Time PWHS C24Olga Molinares • Jason Williams

Literacy Routines to Deepen Language Comprehension and Critical Thinking in Grades 3-8 PWHS C34Carey Rhodes

Looking at the Whole Child Through LinkIt!'s Student Hub PWHS C45Amber Ammon

The Due Process Survival Guide PWHS A25Cait Gilmartin

Growing Thinkers: Using Questions to Spark Student Voice in Reading and Writing PWHS CafeteriaJoe Pacitti

How to Build a Thinking Classroom K-5 PWHS C18Jared Kubanoff

Open Middle Math Problems PWHS C21Kristin Hartel

Reading, Writing, and Coding: The Shared Skills Behind Elementary Learning PWHS C19Jordan Weintraub

Small Groups - Big Growth! PWHS C12Jen Gage • Rachel Handis • Kara Sturges

Building Independence: Practical Strategies for Executive Function Support at the Secondary Level PWHS C38Ashley Ciammetti

Designing Participation with Dignity for Secondary Schools PWHS AudionJohn Krownapple

From Word Parts to Word Flow: Building Fluency and Meaning Across the Curriculum PWHS C25Patti Bass • Julie Pustilnick

Teaching With and About AI: Embedding AI Literacy Into Your Secondary Classroom PWHS A14Brooke Carpenter

Thinking in Steps: Making Math Work for Students with Executive Functioning Needs - For CMS Teachers PWHS C43Greg Trieste

Using Civil Dialogue in the Classroom PWHS C42Jaci Jones

Vertical Articulation in Math for Grades 8 - 12 PWHS C09Ed Merk