Aledo ISD Empower 2025: Full Schedule

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

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10:15am CDT

Simple is as Simple does at the Teacher Table FILLING

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

Knowing what to do to grow readers and writers can be daunting. Taking a systematic and explicit approach can guarantee success for students and teachers alike. New ways can be overwhelming but growth is the goal. Are you ready to grow?

Speakers

Rebekah Getz

Katie Harbour

First Grade Teacher, Aledo ISD

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
B104

Reading/Language Arts

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

1:00pm CDT

Time Well Spent: Streamlining Your Day with Smart Strategies and Student Support LIMITED

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

B104

From grading papers to planning lessons and answering emails—teachers wear a lot of hats. In this energizing session, we’ll explore realistic, teacher-tested strategies to help you manage your time without burning out. Learn how to prioritize what matters most, streamline your workflow, and set boundaries that protect your energy. Walk away with tools and tips you can apply right away to bring more balance, focus, and peace to your day.

Speakers

Michelle Yates

Science Curriculum Coordinator, Aledo ISD

Hi my name is Michelle Yates I have been in education for 30 years. I am currently the Science Curriculum Coordinator at Aledo ISD. I love science and love learning new things. Throughout my career, I have taught littles from prekindergarten all the way through Seniors in high school... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B104

Wellness

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Subject Time Management
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, FLEX

2:45pm CDT

Piecing It Together: Differentiation for Every Learner LIMITED

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

B104

In this session, we’ll explore how to differentiate tasks, learning methods, and student products to support all learners. Just like a puzzle, every student is unique—and finding the perfect piece for each child helps the whole picture come together. Walk away with practical strategies to meet diverse learning needs and create a classroom where every student can thrive.

Speakers

Ashley Swords

4th Grade Teacher

Kami Hilton

Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
B104

Differentiation

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, PreK-2nd
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, ESL, FLEX, GT