Wait. You’re JUST Reading from the Book? We Can’t Let That SLIDE!
Isabel Young
Tired of relying on outdated methods like reading from textbooks or PowerPoint slides while your students take notes? This session will show you how to transform slide decks into powerful tools that support engaging, textbook-based lessons by enhancing structure, clarity, and student accountability. Learn how to use slide decks to guide lesson activities, pair questioning strategies, and provide accessibility, all while keeping students engaged and promoting smooth transitions in your classroom.
“All In” – A Complete Core Knowledge Immersion Experience
Kailin Speer and Wendy Finlay
Imagine a world where the children in your classroom get the full Core Knowledge experience, where they can live, breathe, and feel the content they are learning about. In this session, we’ll explore how to connect Core Knowledge topics into all subject areas: History, Science, Math, Reading, PE, and the Arts to create a rich, interdisciplinary learning environment. By mastering the art of backward planning and fostering conceptual understanding, you’ll leave with strategies to make learning engaging, fun, and deeply connected for your students.
Building Knowledge in Your Faculty for Teacher Happiness and Retention
Kimberely Marchisotto
Imagine a school where teachers are energized, supported, and committed—driven by a deep understanding of their content. In this session, we’ll share strategies to boost teacher satisfaction and retention by prioritizing time for teachers to dive deeply into their subject matter. This session offers actionable solutions to create a thriving, motivated teaching environment that supports both teacher happiness and student success.
Core Knowledge Units Delivered through Explicit Instruction, an Australian Story
Thomas Quaife and Michelle Gillett
Join us for an insightful session on the challenges and rewards of leading a school through a system-wide, national change in pedagogical practice. We’ll share compelling pre- and post-data that demonstrate the positive impact of integrating Core Knowledge units on student learning outcomes, along with reflections from both students and staff. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how intentional curriculum changes can drive meaningful improvements in education.
Then and Now: Primary Sources in K-2
Ilene Goldman
Primary sources are not just for readers! Learn how to use images and artifacts with early elementary students to reinforce concepts of past/present and similar/different, as well as help students develop and practice observational skills.
Wild About Words
Alexandria Callico
Unlock the power of read-alouds to captivate students and deepen their understanding through interactive, hands-on learning! In this session, discover how to use read-alouds to foster critical thinking, emotional connections, and create real-world projects that make lessons unforgettable. Leave with practical strategies to turn every story into an engaging, immersive experience that connects science, history, and culture to your students’ everyday lives.
Playful Minds, Powerful Learning: Balancing Core Knowledge & Fun in Transitional Kindergarten
Kristen Vasta
In the wonderful world of Transitional Kindergarten, play is more than just fun—it’s the foundation for learning! Discover how to design a balanced Transitional Kindergarten (TK) schedule that integrates the Core Knowledge curriculum with play-based learning. This session offers practical strategies for incorporating phonemic awareness, early literacy, math, and social-emotional development through hands-on, engaging activities. Learn to foster both academic growth and a love for learning in your TK classroom.
CKLA—Extensions and Differentiation: Upper Grades
Arika Barnes
Are you ready to make Core Knowledge Language Arts work for every student in your classroom? This session will equip you with effective strategies to differentiate and extend CKLA lessons, using resources like Diffit, IXL, and Google Platforms to support all learners. Learn how to enhance CKLA’s rigorous curriculum while ensuring every student engages with and benefits from its rich content year after year!