D5TOGETHER: Full Schedule

Registration will open in mid-late July. Schedules are subject to change.

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

10:00am EDT

Friday July 31, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This professional development session provides educators with an overview of the Elective and its role in preparing students for college, career, and life readiness. Participants will explore the foundational components of the AVID Elective for grades 6–12, including WICOR strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading), Focused Note-Taking, AVID Tutorials, student goal setting, and college/career/military readiness practices. The session will also highlight how the AVID Elective supports “academic middle” students by building academic confidence, leadership skills, and a college-going mindset. Teachers will gain practical strategies and insight into how AVID methodologies can support student success across all content areas.

Speakers

Travis Watson

AVID Elective Teacher and Site Coordinator, Abner Creek Middle

Friday July 31, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
2245

Teaching & Learning, AVID

Session Focus Supporting Students
Grade Level Elementary (3 -5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Subject English Language Arts, Mathematics, Modern Language, CTE, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts
Role Teachers

11:00am EDT

AVID 101: An Introduction and Overview

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT

2245

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Travis Watson

AVID Elective Teacher and Site Coordinator, Abner Creek Middle

Friday July 31, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
2245

Teaching & Learning, AVID

Session Focus Supporting Students
Grade Level Elementary (3 -5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Subject English Language Arts, Mathematics, Modern Language, CTE, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts
Role Teachers

12:00pm EDT

Creating Classroom Magic Without the Cringe

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT

2245

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers don’t remember every worksheet they completed as kids, but they DO remember how classrooms made them feel.

This session explores practical ways to create engaging classroom experiences that build student buy-in, strengthen classroom culture, and make learning memorable without adding unrealistic prep demands. We’ll look at small shifts in presentation, routines, storytelling, gamification, and classroom identity that help turn everyday lessons into experiences students actually care about.

Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas to increase engagement while maintaining rigor and structure.

Speakers

Elise Acosta

4th Grade Teacher, Reidville Elementary

Hi! I’m Elise Eakins, and I’m heading into my 8th year of teaching at Reidville Elementary. I have a Master’s in Education with a focus in Research in Practice and a specialization in Project Based Learning. I love finding ways to make learning feel exciting, memorable, and... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
2245

Student Engagement & Motivation

Session Focus Student Engagement & Classroom Practice
Grade Level Elementary (3 -5), Middle (6-8)
Subject English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
Role Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Literacy Coaches, Math Coaches

1:00pm EDT

Putting the "Personal" in Personal Finance (Economics)

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

2245

Limited Capacity seats available

Join Mr. Robbins (Economics and Personal Finance teacher at Byrnes High School) for an interactive session as he shares creative lessons, activities, and insights from the pilot year of the new, state-required Personal Finance course. All are welcome to attend! This session brings together all educator disciplines to discuss ways to increase our students' knowledge and interest in financial literacy, money math, and more!

Speakers