2024 RISE Conference

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2024 RISE Conference

Monday, August 5th - Secondary Schools

Tuesday, August 6th - Elementary Schools

Important Information

All Staff: Choose ONE Keynote and ONE Lunch
Required Sessions: Attend sessions that are noted as required for your role. This will be communicated from the department or area you work with (Exceptional Children, Student Services, etc.).
Filtering Sessions: You can filter sessions by clicking “Filter By Type” on the left-hand side of the page on the desktop version of Sched. “All Teachers” Sessions are for all staff. “K-2 Teachers” are targeted for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Teachers, 9-12 Teachers for High School teachers, etc. For example, a Kindergarten teacher can click “K-2 Teachers” and see all sessions that would apply to them. You can further filter by sub-type in each area, by hovering over the type: review session titles and descriptions for more specific information. The search feature in the top right is also helpful for finding sessions using keywords.
Networking and Collaboration Sessions: These sessions are provided for many content areas, grade levels, and specialty areas. Filter by the session type that best matches your role to see if a Networking and Collaboration/Job Alike session is offered.

9:30am EDT

Keynote A Auditorium

9:35am EDT

CPR Renewal 711 DE Social Studies Techbook 306 Gamify your Science Classroom with Plasma Games (MS) 335 Middle School ELA Curriculum Updates Band Middle School Math Curriculum Updates Chorus Bringing Constitutional Principles to Life: My Experience as a James Madison Fellow 413 Crack the Code: Captivate with Concept Attainment 307 Interactive Classrooms 408 Biology Curriculum Updates Media Center Critical Thinking in the IB Classroom 304 Interactive Lessons using Desmos in the Classroom 609 The United Nations of the Spanish Speaking Countries: Awareness Day and Social Issues that Impact and Affect the Spanish Speaking countries 302 Thinking Maps Training 412 Using the TPCASTT Method when annotating 708 "Hungry? Come Explore the NCEdCloud MENU" 610 Community Engagement in the 21st Century 305 Going Deeper in Your STEM Journey 611 Investigative Science Practices with Gizmos 312 More Than a Slide on a Screen 332 Science & Engineering Practices in the Classroom 616 Vex Coach Training 716 Waste reduction and resources 311 Restorative Practices to Promote Student Success 333 AI Frontier: Charting New Lands from Backpacks to Every Reader's Reach! 313 CCS Career Ladders 404 How to support twice-exceptional students in the classroom 710 Integrating Art into Core Classrooms 841 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) National Board Renewal Strategies 717 No Fear, We're Here! Superpowers for Parent-Teacher Conferences 405 Outreach and Resources for Spanish Speaking Families 407 Unlocking Engagement: Using AI to Play Games in the Secondary Classroom 334 Give Them a Chance! 402 CompSci & AI 409 How to Find & Fund Your School Based Enterprise 339 Ethics… All day, Every day 303 Data Portal for Administrators 603 What to Expect in the Extensions Classroom 336 Best Practice with Mesa Cloud (early session) 308 Phenomenal PWNs (EC Prior Written Notice Training) 337 ABC-CLIO Mosaics: Teaching Cultural Relevance through History 310 NCHS STEM Teacher PD 406 Increasing Engagement & Supporting Students with Communication Needs 2.0 338 Positive Impact of Fathers and Males in the Building 403 A Perfect Match - Teachers + Computer Science (CS) 309 Designing Collaborative Experiences for Students 602

10:40am EDT

Lunch A Lunch ParentSquare for Coaches 305 Speed Development Program for High Schools Gym 8th Grade Science Curriculum Updates Media Center Interdisciplinary Integration: Creating Engaging Cross-Curricular Lesson Plans for Middle School 708 Let’s Talk Text: Quick and Easy Tools for Incorporating Literacy in Any Subjects 410 Starting your STEM Journey 702 That's So On-Brand: Creating an Unforgettable Middle School Experience 339 Using AI to Facilitate Teaching and Learning 412 Discovery Education Experience 306 Engaging the Class through Small Group Instruction 304 Data Science Using CODAP 407 Elevate Your Standard-Level Math Classes 609 Enhancing Student Decision-Making: Introducing Decision Education 336 Gamify your Science Classroom with Plasma Games (HS) 335 High School English Curriculum Updates Band High School Math Curriculum Updates Chorus Using Computer Science in the Science Classroom 611 Using Digital Templates as Assessments 337 Problem & Project Based Learning for Any Classroom! 408 Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices 334 ATR Application Information & Work Session 404 Empower Through Action: Proven Strategies for Multilingual Learners' Success 333 Gamifying Learning- Turning Worksheets into Games 610 P2 and Beyond: Taking P2 Outside the Classroom 302 Sense-Making Practices with Gizmos 312 Showcasing IB Excellence: A Reflective Approach 405 Use AI As Your Coteacher! 709 Useful Strategies to Help Prepare Beginning Teachers with Multilingual Learners 402 Waste reduction and resources 311 AI Frontier: Charting New Lands from Backpacks to Every Reader's Reach! 313 Data Portal for School Staff 603 National Board-What is it and how can CCS Support? 717 The Modern Classroom Project 616 LEA Rep Training Makeup 307 AI in Education: Engaging Leaders 710 Engaging Adults: Facilitation Strategies for Leaders 716 Best Practice Protocol for Suicide Risk Assessment 308 Understanding the College Admissions Process for Prospective Performing Arts Majors 303 This is How We Do It: Process and Practice 413 Cross-Curricular project planning made fun and engaging 409 Developing Data Literacy in the Classroom 332

11:35am EDT

Lunch B Lunch Keynote B Auditorium

11:40am EDT

Thinking Maps Training 412 CPR Renewal 711 Speed Development Program for High Schools Gym Beginning of the Year Scientific Breakthrough 611 MS H/PE Networking and Collaboration Session 309 Assessment & Feedback 307 Teaching Outside the Box - Utilizing Small Groups in a High School Classroom 302 Visualizing Data with Canva and CODAP 608 How far can the area model take you? 603 AI, the Arts, and Ethics 310 Beginning High School Science Teacher Toolkit 616 Earth & Environmental Science Curriculum Updates Media Center Economics and Personal Finance PLC 709 Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices 334 Critiquing Practices with Gizmos 312 Learning To Give through Service Learning 404 RECONNECT Orientation (3) 411 "Read The Room" 304 Classroom Techniques to Elevate your Teaching 311 Conservation Education for All! 403 Cultivating Curiosity & Critical Thinking 335 Extending the Reach- MTSS, AIG, and Advanced Learners 313 Understanding the necessities and behaviors of new comers students 333 Vitalizing your Vocabulary Instruction 610 Unique Learning Systems 336 Alternate Assessment Eligibility Worksheet and Alternate Assessment Assurance - What? Why? Where? How? So many questions!! 337 K-12 STEM Administrative Teams and Guidance STEM Work Session 303 Excellence in International Enrollment for High School Students 308 McKinney-Vento 101 306 Integrating Digital Literacy Across the Curriculum: A Workshop for Educators 407 Analytics in the Classroom 406 The Gizella Abramson Holocaust Education Act (NC)-Teaching the Holocaust in Social Studies and ELA 305 Administering the Brigance and DASH-3 for Educational Evaluations and IEP Goal Support 339 From Inquiry to Resolution: Mastering Manifestation Determination Reviews 338

12:40pm EDT

12:45pm EDT

Liven Up Your Language Lesson 333 6th Grade Science Curriculum Updates 710 7th Grade Science Curriculum Updates 708 DE Social Studies Techbook 306 Who's Doing the Thinking in Your Classroom? 603 Extended Reach Teachers PLC (6-12) Networking and Collaboration Session 404 Getting the most out of Delta Math 608 Is This For A Grade?: Practical Tips to Help Align Your Grading Practices to the Secondary Grading Principles, Expectations, and Practices 311 #OneSizeFitsNone: Letting AI transform Differentiated Instruction 410 Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics Curriculum Updates 716 Grow Your Legacy: How to Have a Successful SAVE Club 312 Navigating the Basics of Bloomsbury Digital Resources/ABC-CLIO 310 New to High School IB 304 Pedagogy, Policies, and AI: Embrace the New Frontier 405 Special Topics in CCS Theatre 412 Getting the Most out of Canva for Education! 408 Best Practice in Return from Hospitalization 308 Creating Book Trailers With Adobe Express 709 Earning Sheet Cred 332 Empowering Educators: Leveraging ELLevation for Multilingual Learner Engagement 402 The Resilient Teacher: A Realistic Approach to Managing Stress 403 VEX Robotics 610 “Why Are They Like This?” 302 Crucial Conversations: Skills that allow you to clearly communicate 602 Planning With Your Highest Level Learner in Mind 313 Section 504 in the Classroom - What Do I Do? 337 Video Games in Education- Engaging Students in their World 335 Evolving Support Structures: Understanding Life without a Dedicated MTSS Coach Position Band Engaging the Senses: A Journey Through Sensory Exploration in the Classroom 409 Setting our Inner Game for Music Performance 413 Core Behavior/PBIS School Contact Support Session 334 Unique Reading Program (Secondary) 336 Deep Dive into Occupational Therapy in NC Public Schools 303 Hiring Great People in Education Today 309 What Exactly is an Early College Anyway? 307

12:50pm EDT

Working with Today's Student Athletes Auditorium The 3 Rs of De-Escalation 951

1:35pm EDT

6th Grade ELA and ALPS Networking and Collaboration Session Band 6th Grade Math Networking and Collaboration Session 603 6th Grade Science Networking and Collaboration Session 710 6th SS PLC 336 7th grade ELA and ALPS Networking and Collaboration Session 312 7th Grade Math Networking and Collaboration Session 608 7th Grade Science Networking and Collaboration Session 708 7th Grade SS Networking and Collaboration Session 409 8th grade ELA and ALPS Networking and Collaboration Session 334 8th Grade Math & 8th Grade Math 1 Networking and Collaboration Session 609 8th Grade Science Networking and Collaboration Session 616 8th Grade SS Networking and Collaboration Session 406 ART-ificial Intelligence 307 Middle School Skills Plus Networking and Collaboration Session 408 Art (Secondary) Networking and Collaboration Session 822 Art (Secondary) Networking and Collaboration Session Overflow 821 Band (Secondary) Networking and Collaboration Session 405 Chorus (Secondary) Networking and Collaboration Session 403 Discovery Education Experience 306 Secondary AIG Chairs Networking and Collaboration Session 339 Secondary IB Coordinators and Supervisors (CAS, EE) Networking and Collaboration Session 304 Secondary World Language Networking and Collaboration Session 333 Dance (Secondary) Networking and Collaboration Session 402 Orchestra Networking and Collaboration Session 413 AP PreCalculus and AP Calculus Networking and Collaboration Session 611 AP teachers from Social Studies and English Networking and Collaboration Session 410 English 1 and English 2 Networking and Collaboration Session 313 English 3 and 4 Networking and Collaboration Session 335 HS Biology and Earth & Environmental Science Networking and Collaboration Session 717 HS Non-EOC Math Networking and Collaboration Session 610 HS Physical Sciences (Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics) Networking and Collaboration Session 407 HS Social Studies Networking and Collaboration Session 305 Library Media and ITFs - High School Networking and Collaboration Session 716 Math 1 & Math 3 Networking and Collaboration Session 332 Navigating the Basics of Bloomsbury Digital Resources/ABC-CLIO for ELA 310 Online Teachers Networking and Collaboration Session 602 School Library Media Coordinators Networking and Collaboration Session 302 Theater (Secondary) Networking and Collaboration Session 412 RECONNECT Orientation (5) 411 Bears, Bison, & Wolves, oh my! 309 Increasing Communication for Students with Autism 338 CORE Word of the Day: Level Up Your Adapted Curriculum ELA Lesson in a Snap! 337 Multi Classroom Leaders PLC (Secondary) 404 Are your ducks aligned? 303 The Importance of the SRO/Admin Team Relationship 709 Best Practice with Mesa Cloud (early session) 308 Understanding the PASS Program and Restorative Practicess 311

9:30am EDT

Keynote A Auditorium

9:35am EDT

4th Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 310 Calculators in the Classroom 412 Harnessing the Power of Goal Setting: Strategies for Student Success" 709 Planning for Small Groups for ALL Students in 3rd Grade Reading 339 Unlocking Word Power: Teaching Morphology in 4th and 5th Grade 408 "Hungry? Come Explore the NCEdCloud MENU" 610 Best Practice in Return from Hospitalization 308 Community Engagement in the 21st Century 305 Empower Through Action: Proven Strategies for Multilingual Learners' Success 608 More Than a Slide on a Screen 332 Vex Coach Training 716 Waste reduction and resources 311 Restorative Practices to Promote Student Success 333 AI Frontier: Charting New Lands from Backpacks to Every Reader's Reach! 313 CCS Career Ladders 404 Connecting to Families Through Neighborhood Visits 616 Maintenance of Certification (MOC) National Board Renewal Strategies 717 No Fear, We're Here! Superpowers for Parent-Teacher Conferences 405 Give Them a Chance! 402 "Empowering Students Through Goal Setting: Strategies for Academic Success" 744 1st Grade Make & Take Math Games 410 2nd Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 306 Advanced Reader Enrichment Resources for the Primary Grades 335 Kindergarten Networking and Collaboration Session 304 BTs for BTs (Biggest Takeaways for Beginning Teachers) 334 K-5 AIG Networking and Collaboration Session focused on 'Express Yourself in AIG!' 307 LED Math ‘How-to’ 409 Music (Elementary)Networking and Collaboration Session 611 The Exception Children's World for the General Education Teacher 708 Understanding SRSD: An Evidence-based Practice for Writing Instruction 413 Federal Funds & Your School 302 Elevating Learning Through Instructional Routines: Strategies for Student Success 406 Data Portal for Administrators 603 Engaging Adults: Facilitation Strategies for Leaders 609 What to Expect in the Extensions Classroom 336 Phenomenal PWNs (EC Prior Written Notice Training) 337 Increasing Engagement & Supporting Students with Communication Needs 2.0 338 Positive Impact of Fathers and Males in the Building 403 Designing Collaborative Experiences for Students 602 Building Strong Relationships with Students Who Have Challenging Behaviors 303 Dyslexia: Myths and Facts, and How Can We Help? 703 Suicide Risk Prevention and Intervention: Elementary and Developmentally Delayed Students 309

10:40am EDT

Lunch A Lunch Power to the Pollinators 708 3rd Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 306 5th Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 310 AI and Multilingual Learners 339 Building Thinking Classrooms in Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics 412 Efficient Classroom Organization: Setting the Stage for Student Success 410 LED: Set up for Success 608 Revolutionize your 4th-5th Grade Vocabulary Instruction through Morphology 312 Student Ownership in Math Workshop and Task Boards Using Unpacking Documents, iReady, Mastery Connect, and Math In Practice. 407 The Reading Classroom-Building a Love of Reading 408 Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices 334 ATR Application Information & Work Session 404 Gamifying Learning- Turning Worksheets into Games 610 P2 and Beyond: Taking P2 Outside the Classroom 302 Waste reduction and resources 311 RECONNECT Orientation (2) 411 AI Frontier: Charting New Lands from Backpacks to Every Reader's Reach! 313 Data Portal for School Staff 603 National Board-What is it and how can CCS Support? 717 Tips and Tricks To Rise as a BT 702 LEA Rep Training Makeup 307 1st Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 304 Supporting Kindergarteners with Disabilities in Play-Based Learning 332 Using Nursery Rhymes during Heggerty 335 Art (Elementary) Networking and Collaboration Session 611 Canva & Adobe: Transforming Ordinary Content into Engaging Visual Narratives 711 Choose to Include 308 Crafting Curriculum Connections: Integrating Makerspace K-5 402 Exploring Green Screen Magic: Impacting student performance through Content, Collaboration, and Creativity 616 Mastering the Art of Classroom Management: A Teacher's Toolkit 405 School Library Media Coordinators Networking and Collaboration Session 413 Syllables and Nonsense Word Fluency 409 Tech Trek: CCS Digital Tools for Learning 305 Using Robots to Engage Students in Literacy Activities 609 P2 and YOU 337 Elementary DLI Spanish and English partner teachers Networking and Collaboration Session 406 Integrating Technology with Physical Activity 333 Preschool Programs Compliance (Child care Licensing/Sanitation) 951 Chorus AI in Education: Engaging Leaders 710 Using Walkthrough Data to Grow Teachers 336

11:35am EDT

Keynote B Auditorium Lunch B Lunch

11:40am EDT

4-H Curriculum for your Classroom 708 "Classroom Clarity: Effective Organizational Strategies for Educators" 408 3rd-5th Grade Math Routines and Effective Practices 412 Using SEPs & CS in 5th Grade Force & Motion 405 How far can the area model take you? 603 Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices 334 Best Practice in Return from Hospitalization 308 Learning To Give through Service Learning 404 Conservation Education for All! 403 Cultivating Curiosity & Critical Thinking 335 Empowering Families: Strategies for Cultivating Parent-School Partnerships 602 Extending the Reach- MTSS, AIG, and Advanced Learners 313 Understanding the necessities and behaviors of new comers students 333 Vitalizing your Vocabulary Instruction 610 Outreach and Resources for Spanish Speaking Families 407 Alternate Assessment Eligibility Worksheet and Alternate Assessment Assurance - What? Why? Where? How? So many questions!! 337 Unique Learning Systems 336 K-2 LED Math 410 Kindergarten Heggerty- "Unlocking Phonemic Potential: Exploring Heggerty for Effective Phonemic Awareness Instruction" 332 Teaching Foundational Reading Skills to Multilingual Learners 711 “Process Produces Products: Integrating a play-based model that allows kindergarten students to practice and make real world connections as they actively investigate through play.” 616 Blended Learning 409 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Second Language Acquisition Strategies 312 Empowering K-5 Educators: Building ML Toolkits for Newcomer Support 608 Ideas for Enagament: Purposful Enagament to Increase Accountability and Offset Behaviors 710 Promethean in the Classroom 311 Tinkering with Tinkercad 302 Uncovering the Artists Behind the Art 611 Roaring Success: How the Media Coordinators Can Transform Classroom Libraries 310 Supporting Teachers, Empowering Teacher Assistants 413 Practical and Realistic Strategies for Differentiating Instruction 307 Preschool Programs Compliance (Child care Licensing/Sanitation) 951 Chorus Hiring Great People in Education Today 309 K-12 STEM Administrative Teams and Guidance STEM Work Session 303 McKinney-Vento 101 306 Supporting Parents with Anxious Children - A Book Study 304 From Inquiry to Resolution: Mastering Manifestation Determination Reviews 338 Administering the Brigance and DASH-3 for Educational Evaluations and IEP Goal Support 339

12:40pm EDT

12:45pm EDT

Empowering Educators: Mastering Reciprocal Teaching Strategies 408 Math Problems to Use for Launch-Explore-Discuss (LED) (Grades 3-5) 410 Menu Magic: Tailoring Teaching with Tasty Choices 610 SEP: Investigative Practices with Gizmos 311 Unlocking Mathematical Minds: Exploring Effective Math Centers 412 BRUSH-ing up on feelings: exploring social-emotional learning through creative expression 403 Creating Book Trailers With Adobe Express 709 Outdoor AI 404 Succeeding While Stuttering 303 RECONNECT Orientation (4) 411 Building Effective Parent-Teacher Relationships 703 Crucial Conversations: Skills that allow you to clearly communicate 602 Planning With Your Highest Level Learner in Mind 313 Section 504 in the Classroom - What Do I Do? 337 Video Games in Education- Engaging Students in their World 335 Level Up with GLEE: Learning About the Gifted Local Endorsement for Educators 716 Tech-tastic Adventures: Powering Up Learning with Robo Magic! 305 Core Behavior/PBIS School Contact Support Session 334 Unique Learning Systems for Beginners (Elementary) 308 2nd Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 306 Engage, Enhance, and Extend with Lumio 608 Kindergarten Networking and Collaboration Session 304 Kindergarten Play Based Learning Networking and Collaboration Session 616 Writing Strategies for ALL and ELL in Early Education 332 Beyond the Basics: Mastering Literacy Differentiation with A, C, D [Abstractness, Complexity & Depth] 307 Elementary PE Networking and Collaboration Session 312 Lessons that Promote Global Awareness in K-5 Music 611 Life After LETRS 310 Lumio 302 Routines to Strengthen Vocabulary 702 STEM/Makerspace Networking and Collaboration Session 402 Strategies for Building Reading Fluency 409 Starting your STEM Journey 708 Multi Classroom Leaders PLC (K-5) 717 Plot Twist: Adventures in Library Collection Development 413 Writing in Play-Based Learning: Authentic Representations of Experience 405 Leadership & Management: Budget, Safety, and Time Management 336 TA to Teacher Pathway & Residency License Programs 603

12:50pm EDT

Scheduling and Planning Standards Based Small Groups 406 The 3 Rs of De-Escalation Chorus L.E.D in Action: Grades 2/3 407 Suicide Risk Prevention and Intervention: Elementary and Developmentally Delayed Students 309

1:35pm EDT

"Unlocking Literacy Success: Harnessing Heggerty for Phonemic Awareness" 335 3rd Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 306 5th Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 310 Beyond Traditional Methods: The Third Grader's Secret Weapon for Conquering the Math EOG 412 Critiquing Practices with Gizmos 311 Interweaving the Reading and Writing Rope Strands: Developing Skilled Readers 408 Leveraging Computational Thinking in Science and STEM Encore (3rd-5th Grade STEM) 402 Evaluating Generative AI Ed Tech Tools 602 "Exploring Dynamic Literacy Centers: Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning" 405 Going Deeper in Your STEM Journey 404 Unlocking Learning Potential: Breakouts in Action 302 Evolving Support Structures: Understanding Life without a Dedicated MTSS Coach Position 711 RECONNECT Orientation (5) 411 Student Mentoring Program = Greater Sense of Belonging and Community 403 Framing Thought-Provoking Questions with Depth & Complexity 308 RISE to Prioritize Multilingual Learners (MLs) Auditorium CORE Word of the Day: Level Up Your Adapted Curriculum ELA Lesson in a Snap! 337 Increasing Communication for Students with Autism 338 1st Grade Networking and Collaboration Session 304 Documenting NCELI 616 Finding Math Problems to Use for Launch-Explore-Discuss (LED) (K-2) 410 Getting the Most Out of Choice Time in Play Based Kindergarten 303 STEM in the Play Based Classroom 305 A Structured Scholars Studio 608 A Walk Through the LETRS Comprehension Checklist 409 Capitalizing on Student Thinking & Reasoning 710 Inquiry as a Framework to Develop Agency and Self-Efficacy in Dual Language Immersion Classrooms 312 Let Them Engage and Own It! 610 Making Magic with AI using Magic School 708 Music Activities that Promote Engagement 611 PE Teachers - Planning for Engaging Lessons for all Grade Levels - Part 1 334 Perspective- A Game Changer in the Classroom- strategies to meet the needs of culturally diverse learners keeping perspective in mind. 339 Boger Beacons Shine Bright with Character Strengths: Making P2 a Whole School Initiative 313 Dare to Engage and Empower 307 Extended Reach Teachers PLC (K-5) Networking and Collaboration Session 333 Mastering Classroom Organization: Strategies for Educator Success 603 Unlocking the Pages: Strategies for Boosting Library Circulation 413 Strategies to Organize a Successful Testing Program 336 K-5 Instructional Assistants Networking and Collaboration Session 332