Aledo ISD Empower 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Professional Learning Academy Empower 2025!

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10:15am CDT

From Movement to Meaning LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

This session is designed to help encourage classroom teachers to incorporate movement in their classroom to build meaning for their students. This session could also be helpful for specials teachers (PE, Music, Art, etc…) on incorporating Gen. Ed. classroom curriculum into their classes as well.

Speakers

Crystal Mehrhoff

Mimi Tarnowieckyi

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
A104

Wellness

Audience 3rd-5th, PreK-2nd
Subject Classroom Management
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, ESL, FLEX, GT

1:00pm CDT

The Oral Language Series: Think a Little, Talk a Little, Write a Little LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

A104

This professional learning session explores how oral language skills serve as a foundation for strong writing development. Participants will engage in strategies that encourage thinking, discussion, and verbal expression to enhance student writing skills. Through interactive activities and practical applications, educators will learn how to integrate speaking and listening into the writing process to support student growth.

Speakers

Audra Ellerbusch

Early Literacy Specialist, Aledo ISD

I am entering my 23rd year in education with a deep passion for teaching Reading and Language Arts and empowering young learners. As a proud mom of four amazing boys and a wife of 24 years, I cherish both my family and my career. My heart is in literacy education, and I am dedicated... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
A104

Reading/Language Arts

Audience 3rd-5th, PreK-2nd
Subject Early Literacy
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, ESL, FLEX, GT

2:45pm CDT

Mission: Math Possible – Cracking the Progression Code LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

A104

You will gain a deeper understanding of the progression on how students learn solve addition/ subtraction or multiplication/ division problems, then apply that knowledge to develop plans for small group instruction.

Speakers

Jennifer Campbell

Barb Williams

Instructional Specialist, Aledo ISD

Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
A104

Math

Audience 3rd-5th
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, FLEX