2025 LHISD Summer Learning Conference: Full Schedule

9:10am CDT

Assessment Supports for Facilitators and Case Managers

Tuesday May 27, 2025 9:10am - 10:05am CDT

Session Cap: 25

Participants will learn how to accurately and explicitly code testing accommodations in SameGoal, ensuring compliance with state guidelines and supporting student access to appropriate supports during state assessments. Through hands-on practice, case studies, and discussions, educators will gain practical guidance on selecting testing accommodations that align with classroom accommodations while maintaining testing integrity. By the end of the session, participants will be able to confidently code accommodations, differentiate between classroom and testing accommodations, and apply best practices to support student success.

Speakers

Elizabeth DeFrancisis

Assessment and Instructional Materials Coordinator, LIBERTY HILL ISD

I am the Assessment and Instructional Materials Coordinator for Liberty Hill ISD in central Texas. We build champions in academics, character, and community. As a member of the Teaching and Learning team, I support campuses in order to grow and empower staff and students by providing... Read More →

Assessment Supports Slides pdf

Assessment Supports Slides with Notes pdf

Tuesday May 27, 2025 9:10am - 10:05am CDT
2102

High Quality Teaching & Learning

Audience Special Education, LPAC, MTSS

1:00pm CDT

(MS ELAR) Assess to Impress: Crafting Quality DCAs (Hour 1)

Tuesday May 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

2102

Session Cap: 25

In this collaborative session, teachers will work together to design and refine district common assessments that align with TEKS, support instructional goals, and provide meaningful data. Participants will review current assessments, ensure content clarity and rigor, and make adjustments to better support student learning and instructional planning.

Speakers

Rhanda Schrank

Instructional Coach, Liberty Hill Middle School

Tuesday May 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
2102

Curriculum Design

Audience Secondary ELAR
Subject Reading Language Arts

2:00pm CDT

(MS ELAR) Assess to Impress: Crafting Quality DCAs (Hour 2)

Tuesday May 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

2102

Speakers

On Own/PLC

Tuesday May 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
2102

Curriculum Design

Audience Secondary ELAR
Subject Reading Language Arts

3:00pm CDT

(6-12 ELAR) From Draft to Data: Making the Most of Writable

Tuesday May 27, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

2102

Session Cap: 25

Discover how Writable can support every step of the writing process—from student drafts to actionable data. In this session, teachers will explore key features of Writable, learn how to provide meaningful feedback, and use student performance data to inform instruction. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to deepen your practice, this session will help you leverage Writable to enhance writing instruction and boost student growth.

Speakers

Dimitra Becker

English/Honors & Coach, LH High School

Tuesday May 27, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
2102

Curriculum Design

Audience Secondary ELAR
Subject Reading Language Arts