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Aledo ISD Empower 2025
Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Professional Learning Academy Empower 2025!
Type: Reading/Language Arts clear filter
Thursday, May 29
 

10:15am CDT

Simple is as Simple does at the Teacher Table LIMITED
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
avatar for Katie Harbour

Katie Harbour

First Grade Teacher, Aledo ISD
Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
B104

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
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
avatar for Audra Ellerbusch

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

1:00pm CDT

Writing with Checklists LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Learn how to empower your students to write their best using a checklist! 
Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
A101

2:45pm CDT

Early Literacy Oral Language Series - The Magic of Words: Enchanting Oral Language, Vocabulary & Comprehension in Young Learners LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Unlock the magic of oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension in your PreK-2nd grade classroom! Guided by inspired by The 7 Mighty Moves, this interactive session will equip educators with powerful, research-backed strategies to build confident speakers, engaged listeners, and strong readers.
Speakers
avatar for Maggie Lozano

Maggie Lozano

Instructional Specialist, Aledo ISD
Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
B108

2:45pm CDT

Unlocking the Power of Super Centers LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Come discover the power of “Super Centers,” a structured approach to creating engaging and effective literacy centers in K-2 classrooms. This session will guide educators through planning and implementing effective centers designed around the 5 pillars of literacy.  Participants will walk away with practical tools and ideas to elevate your literacy centers and maximize learning for all students.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Sarvis

Jennifer Sarvis

1st Grade Teacher
Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
A107
 
Friday, May 30
 

8:30am CDT

Early Literacy Oral Language Series - The Magic of Words: Enchanting Oral Language, Vocabulary & Comprehension in Young Learners LIMITED
Friday May 30, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Unlock the magic of oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension in your PreK-2nd grade classroom! Guided by inspired by The 7 Mighty Moves, this interactive session will equip educators with powerful, research-backed strategies to build confident speakers, engaged listeners, and strong readers.
Speakers
avatar for Maggie Lozano

Maggie Lozano

Instructional Specialist, Aledo ISD
Friday May 30, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
A101

1:00pm CDT

Annotating Digital Texts for Critical Reading and Writing LIMITED
Friday May 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Teachers will practice a strategy students can use to help with summary, analysis, and evaluating ideas to make choices before writing.
Speakers
Friday May 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B104

2:45pm CDT

The Oral Language Series: Think a Little, Talk a Little, Write a Little LIMITED
Friday May 30, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
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
avatar for Audra Ellerbusch

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 →
Friday May 30, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
A104
 
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