D5TOGETHER

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.

12:00pm EDT

Cue the Spotlight: D5 Theatre Teachers United for a Stellar Year!

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

Blackbox Theater (2408)

Limited Capacity seats available

Theatre teachers will gain awareness of district-wide theatre offerings, community enrichment opportunities, and resources that support student engagement, creativity, and growth. Teachers will also focus on ways to strengthen their production planning and implementation.

Speakers

Taylor Smith

Theatre Teacher, James F. Byrnes High

Friday July 31, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm EDT
Blackbox Theater (2408)

Content-Specific Sessions

Session Focus Other
Grade Level High (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Subject Performing Arts
Role Teachers

1:00pm EDT

Collaborate, Create, Connect: Theatre Games for Every Classroom

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

Blackbox Theater (2408)

Limited Capacity seats available

Simple Theatre Games to Increase Engagement, Collaboration, and Confidence in Any Classroom

Speakers

Taylor Smith

Theatre Teacher, James F. Byrnes High

DeAndra Sosa

Theatre Teacher, Beech Spring Middle

Friday July 31, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Blackbox Theater (2408)

Student Engagement & Motivation

Session Focus Student Engagement & Classroom Practice
Grade Level Early Elementary (Pre-K - 2), Elementary (3 -5), High (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Subject Fine Arts, Performing Arts
Role Teachers