Induction Mini Conference - October 28, 2026

Meeting Zoom Link
Meeting ID:346 835 0759

Small group instruction is a powerful way to meet the diverse needs of upper elementary students, but it can feel challenging to manage with comprehensive curricula like Benchmark Advance and StudySync. This session will show teachers how to make small groups purposeful, efficient, and engaging using the resources already built into both programs. Participants will learn practical strategies for grouping students, planning targeted lessons, and integrating scaffolds for English Learners and striving readers. We’ll also explore classroom management tips to keep the rest of the class meaningfully engaged while groups are running. Teachers will walk away with clear routines, sample lesson structures, and confidence in using Benchmark Advance and StudySync small group components to maximize student learning.

Meeting Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 839 8820 5246
Passcode: induct25

Learn some pointers on how to facilitate better conversations between learners. Ever unsure what to say and how to honor student thinking in the classroom. Some activities to implement, phrases to use, and tips on having productive classroom conversations around content.

Meeting Zoom Link
Meeting ID:346 835 0759

Be GLAD offers powerful strategies for supporting English Learners and engaging all students, but it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This session focuses on “easy entry points” that any teacher can use right away. No formal training required! Participants will explore high-impact, low-prep strategies that build academic language, increase student talk, and make learning more visual and interactive. We’ll share quick hacks for adapting Be GLAD strategies to different grade levels and content areas, so teachers walk away with ready-to-use tools that boost engagement and confidence without adding extra planning time.