2024-2025 BUILD Conference Guide (1)

Aligning Daily Bookworms Lessons with State Standards through Clear, Student-Friendly Objectives

In this session, we will emphasize the importance of teachers understanding and teaching the Georgia ELA Standards of Excellence each day, rather than simply following a script without attention to the identified standards of focus. Building on insights from ECTL representatives, we will highlight the need for student-friendly lesson objectives that align with state standards. Attendees will receive sample plans and practical guidance to effectively use the Bookworms curriculum as a tool to meet these standards and enhance literacy instruction.

Facilitator:

Kim Freedman (K-5 ELA Curriculum Coordinator/L4GA Grant)

Target Audience:

Principals, Assistant Principals, Evaluation Assessment Coordinators, Literacy Coaches, & Instructional Lead Coaches

Target Grade Band: Elementary

Bridging the Gap: Building Tools and Strategies for Identifying Early Warning Signals to Enhance Student Achievement and Whole Child Development Are you equipped to recognize the early signs that a student may need additional support? This interactive session highlights the importance of identifying early warning signals — academic, behavioral, and emotional indicators that can guide educational leaders in implementing effective, holistic strategies for student support. By the end of this session, participants will gain practical tools and insights to detect these signals, understand their causes, and create environments that foster academic success and nurture the whole child.

Facilitators:

Dr. Kia Harris (Curriculum Coordinator of Academic Supports) Roxanne Stewart (ESOL Coordinator) Jodi Benson (EIP/REP Lead Teacher) Principals, Assistant Principals, Evaluation Assessment Coordinators, Literacy Coaches, & Instructional Lead Coaches

Target Audience:

Target Grade Band: K-12 (All Grades)

Building & Empowering Your Team: Alignment, Strategy, Accountability

In this session, school leaders will gain essential insights and practical tools to effectively evaluate their school-level teams, ensuring alignment with overarching initiatives and plans. Participants will learn strategies to navigate common pitfalls that can undermine success, all while fostering a culture of accountability both for themselves and their teams.

Facilitators:

Teresa Benefield (Executive Director K-5 Teaching & Learning) Dr. Keith Rowland (Executive Director 6-12 Teaching & Learning) Principals, Assistant Principals, Evaluation Assessment Coordinators, Literacy Coaches, & Instructional Lead Coaches

Target Audience:

Target Grade Band: K-12 (All Grades)

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