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

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

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

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

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