Aledo ISD Empower 2025: Full Schedule

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

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

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

8:30am CDT

From Chaos to Calm: Discipline Strategies for Every Classroom LIMITED

Friday May 30, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

B104

This professional learning session is designed for school administrators focusing on practical strategies that can be used to address those big behavior challenges that leave us scratching our heads. Throughout the session, participants will explore a variety of strategies for managing day-to-day operations. Administrators will walk away with actionable tools and techniques that can be immediately applied in their schools.

Speakers

Karen May

Assistant Principal, Aledo ISD

Amy Sadler

Friday May 30, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
B104

Behavior Management

Audience PreK-2nd, 3rd-5th, Administrators
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, FLEX

10:15am CDT

ESL is "Spillin' the Tea" on Our Best Resource: Summit K-12! LIMITED

Friday May 30, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

B104

Come explore Summit from a student's point of view and see how it supports EB (Emergent Bilingual) development in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

Stop by for refreshments, connect with others, and "Spill your own Tea"!

Speakers

Kayla Cope

ESL Lead, Aledo ISD Administration

Hi Bearcats!I'm excited to be starting my 24th year in public education and my 14th year as an ESL Specialist. It’s a true privilege to support the Emerging Bilingual families and staff of Aledo ISD!I began my teaching career in College Station ISD, working with 5th and 6th grade... Read More →

Audrey Mann

Teacher

Catalina Rossi

ESL Lead

I am originally from Colombia, and Spanish is my first language. Before entering education, I worked as an architect for eight years. I began my teaching career as a substitute teacher and tutor at Birdville ISD, then became a bilingual teacher at Fort Worth ISD. For the past six... Read More →

Friday May 30, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
B104

Supporting Diverse Learning Needs