Building Thinking Classrooms 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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9:45am PDT

Making Moves to Reach all Learners: A Game Plan

Monday June 30, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT

When implementing site-based/division-wide initiatives have you ever questioned how your current practice fits with new information and asked, “but what about...?” We will reflect on the “moves” we researched, observed, and tried through the lens of Building Thinking Classrooms that helped answer the “what about . . .” questions through a modeled lesson. We will collaboratively discuss prioritizing pedagogy while planning by using a task to reach and engage all learners to transform your practice.

2025 Conference Presenters

Bethany Lightfield

Math Coach, Prince William County, VA

Kylie Samko

Math Coach, Prince William County VA

Kylie Samko is a dedicated middle school math coach in Prince William County, Virginia, with 11 years of educational experience. She has primarily worked with middle school students and has recently expanded her expertise to consult with elementary and high school educators. Kylie... Read More →

Monday June 30, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
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Classroom Reflection, General

11:00am PDT

Teaching Data Science with the BTC Toolkits

Monday June 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

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In today’s data-rich landscape, the ability to interpret and apply data is essential for students. This interactive session will explore data science standard connections while using the BTC practices. Participants will engage with real-world examples of how students can work with data and discuss strategies for supporting teachers in making data-informed decisions that lead to better outcomes for all learners.

2025 Conference Presenters

Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Dr. Andy Boyd serves as the Science and Math Specialist at the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD), where he also holds the role of Regional Math Coordinator. With a strong background in STEM education and regional education systems, Dr. Boyd supports educators across... Read More →

Cari Haug

Regional Science Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

I am the Regional Science Coordinator for North Central Educational Service District serving K-12 science educators. I have a passion for science, science education, and the outdoors. My career path has been steeped in these passions. I taught middle school science and math after... Read More →

Monday June 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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BTC in Other Content Areas, K - 12

1:00pm PDT

Supporting a District Wide shift to BTC

Monday June 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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How do you build capacity for a district wide shift towards a thinking classroom? Hear from two mathematics department leaders who successfully embarked on this journey in a diverse central high school district. Hear about the glows and grows of the process, and walk away with not only an aspiration for a thinking classrooms philosophy in your building/district, but more importantly the inspiration and plan for how to make it happen.

2025 Conference Presenters

Meghan Parenteau

Assistant Principal of Mathematics & Business, Syosset High School,, Syosset Central School District

Monday June 30, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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Cultivating Leadership and Community, Systems Leadership

2:15pm PDT

Building Thinking Classrooms: A Collaborative Conversation Across Content Areas

Monday June 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT

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Building Thinking Classrooms: A Collaborative Conversation Across Content Areas
Session Description:
Join us for an open conversation centered on the Building Thinking Classroom framework, where BTC team members will explore ideas, share experiences, and address questions in a collaborative setting. This session will offer a flexible space for organic discussion around cross content topics.

Monday June 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
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BTC in Other Content Areas, General