Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Yes, Really! Small Tweaks that Boost Engagement for All Learners

Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

Everyone engages more when they are interested and excited, and as a result, learning increases! The concept is easy, but designing instruction to optimize student engagement can sometimes feel overwhelming or inauthentic. This session will introduce you to opportunities to respond and why they are important for engagement, and help you realize that specific praise also increases student engagement. Participants will learn two types of responding, with specific examples, synthesize their learning through peer discussions, and observe classroom teachers implementing these techniques.

Speakers

Anne Marie Jordan

Literacy Specialist/ESEA Federal Grant Coordinator, Ridge View Community School, RSU 46

Anne Marie C. Jordan, Ph.D., is an experienced educator supporting teachers and students across Maine for 35 years. In MSAD #46, she is a Literacy Specialist and Federal Grant Coordinator, as well as a former classroom teacher, principal, and interventionist. She leads district initiatives... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 227

Instruction, General

10:30am EDT

Empower Math Learners: Differentiation and Intervention Tools & Resources

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

Alfond 227

This interactive workshop will equip math educators with resources and strategies to provide differentiated support in the classroom and through more intensive interventions. Learn to empower all students to engage with and learn mathematics. Walk away with strategies to make math visual, differentiate activities, and incorporate math games to reach all learners. New activities and routines will be shared!

Speakers

Cheryl Tobey

STEM Education Specialist, Maine Math and Science Alliance

Cheryl is a STEM Education Specialist at Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, where she supports mathematics educators through project work, consulting and curriculum development. Cheryl has 20 years of experience providing professional development to mathematics educators and... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 227

Instruction, PK-5

Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

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