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HIVE ACADEMY:Best Practices Showcase has ended
Hudson Innovative Visionary Educators Academy --Eighth Annual Teacher Showcase  
Door Prizes:   Document Cameras, Webcams, Dual Monitors, $500 Gift Certificates
Technology Awards totaling $15,000 and Campus Presenter Awards    

Monday, January 21
 

7:30am CST

Registration - (HS MAP LINKED)
Moderators
JB

Jennifer Brazil

HDOT Admin. Assistant, HUDSON ISD

Speakers
SS

Suzane Stroud

Admin Asst to Asst Superintendent, Hudson ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 7:30am - 8:00am CST
  All Campuses

8:00am CST

Welcome
Speakers
avatar for Joan Ragland

Joan Ragland

Instructional Technology, Hudson ISD
Joan Ragland is the Instructional Technology Specialist for Hudson ISD.    Joan began her teaching career in the fall of 1971 as a self-contained 7th grade teacher at Apple Springs ISD.  In 1977, she joined the faculty at Hudson Middle School as the 7th Grade Science teacher... Read More →
DW

Donny Webb

Superintendent, HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 8:00am - 8:15am CST
Auditorium
  All Campuses

8:15am CST

Introduction of Speaker
Moderators
LJ

Lisa Jeffrey

Assistant Superintendent, HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 8:15am - 8:30am CST
Auditorium
  All Campuses

8:30am CST

Keynote
Speakers
LG

Lori Gracey

Executive Director, TCEA

Monday January 21, 2019 8:30am - 9:45am CST
Auditorium
  All Campuses

10:00am CST

100. Strategies for Success
Limited Capacity seats available
Administrators only
Exclusive time with Lori Gracey to discuss steps campuses and district needs to take to be prepared for the future needs of students.
Speakers
LG

Lori Gracey

Executive Director, TCEA

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Media Center (High School)
  Administration

10:00am CST

101. CAD (Ag Dept. )
Limited Capacity seats available
Overview of CAD curriculum and needs for CAD implementation. 
Speakers
CB

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Ag Classroom
  Ag Dept.

10:00am CST

Faculty LABs
Limited Capacity seats available
Faculty may go to our website:   www.auroraconcepts.net and click on the school login in the right upper corner.  Once they click on their school, the guest password is:  AC2018

Register and select the items you wish to receive.  Please fill out and bring the attached Faculty Consent Form and a front/back copy of their insurance card.      

Questions, please email Crystal Samford at csamford@auroraconcepts.net or call 936-598-3296.  

If you ARE NOT covered with  Aetna insurance, please fax (936-598-9208) or email a front/back copy of their insurance card with their DOB for verification of coverage to csamford@auroraconcepts.net 
*If any insurance other than Aetna is not verified before the date of service we can not guarantee coverage and you may receive a bill.  All insurance must be sent in no later than January 14 for verification.  
Labs are $65 if one DOES NOT HAVE insurance coverage.

Speakers
AC

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
  All Campuses

10:00am CST

102. Using Clever in the Elementary Classroom
Limited Capacity filling up
Teachers will see how Clever is used and implemented in an elementary classroom.  Ideas for using Clever, as well as how to implement effectively, will be shared.
Speakers
DC

Deidra Carrell

Teacher, Bonner Elementary
DJ

DeLisa Jordan

Teacher, Bonner Elementary

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 306 (K. Roberts)
  Bonner

10:00am CST

3D Computer programs
Limited Capacity seats available
The health science department has several 3D programs that allow for student interaction in a 3D virtual environment.    Participants will have the opportunity to preview programs, participate as a student, and learn how to facilitate the programs in a classroom setting. 
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Stanford

Meredith Stanford

Teacher, HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Health Science Building
  Health Science / Science

10:00am CST

Echo Usage in the Primary Classroom
Limited Capacity filling up
Demonstrate how to implement the use of Echo in the primary classroom
Speakers
KD

Kandace Daniel

Kindergarten Teacher, Peavy Primary

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Peavy Primary (Rm. 13)
  Peavy Primary, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade

10:00am CST

105. Microsoft Office (Part 1)
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Mandatory session for specific audience:
Immersive Reader, OneNote, TEAMS.......solving the problem of individualized testing

Attendees:  Kristy Adams, Shane Tobias, Holly Frankens, Jennifer Douglas, Tristen Henson, Tabitha Dixon, Kristen Hines, Lee Ann Stephens, Shanna Carriere, Alma Richson , Griselda Herrera , Kara Largent, Douglas Hines , Wade Fitzgerald , Jeffrey Brantner , Leslie March
Speakers
MT

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 215 (Physics Lab)
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

106. Screen-Cast-o-Matic
Limited Capacity filling up
Screencast-o-matic is easy, fun and effective. Learn the basics, including how to get started, record and share with your students. Bring your ideas on how to make the best use of teacher-created videos!
Speakers
avatar for Ginger Dykes

Ginger Dykes

Teacher, Hudson ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 315 (Gowin)
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

107. TextBook Adoption - ELAR Grades 6-8
Limited Capacity seats available
Mandatory session for indicated subject and grade levels

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Approximately 15 teachers.

Speakers
LJ

Lisa Jeffrey

Assistant Superintendent, HUDSON ISD
HM

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
MS Building 12 Room 810
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

108. Google Basics
Limited Capacity filling up
BASIC->INTERMEDIATE
We will start with the very basics and move as the group feels comfortable to proceed.   Perfect fit for aides, office staff and anyone new to google and google drive
Speakers
MW

Monica Weeks

Teacher, Hudson MS

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 308 (Jackson)
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

109. Microsoft 365 and Office Lens
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Suggested for ALL HIGH SCHOOL  and MIDDLE SCHOOL Staff:
All HISD teachers and students can now have access to both Google G-Suites  and also Microsoft's Office 365.  The district has no plans for discontinuing all the Google stuff we have incorporated.   Office 365 is just another layer of opportunities that one can choose to implement.

Come learn about the possibilities. 


Speakers
SR

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 303 (Ratcliff)
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

110. Flight Simulator (YES we are teaching kids to fly)
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
MAXIMUM per session 5:
Learn what all the buzz is about.  Come experience the hands-on thrill of flight in Hudson's very own flight simulator.

*It's okay if you just want to watch and observe.  
Speakers
CL

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Simulator room in Building 1
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

111. Gradebook Tips & Tricks
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Speakers
RW

Richard Wagner

HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 311 (Phillips)
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

Calendars & Websites (Coaches Only)
Speakers
EM

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 305 (Swan)
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

GOOSE CHASE Scavenger Hunt
Limited Capacity seats available
All participants will leave session with a 
1. FREE educator account to  all participants
2. Knowledge on how to create activities
3. Knowledge on how to distribute to students
4. How to easily evaluate results
5. First activity completed and ready to use

Bring your ideas for scavenger type student review, intro activity for unit, etc. 
Speakers
MM

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 106 - Largent
  Specific Programs

10:00am CST

TI 84 Color Graphing Calculators
Limited Capacity seats available
Double Session - Please sign up for both time slots.

Please complete the following registration form from Region VII also:
https://misweb.esc7.net/mis/myregion7.asp?sessNum=080731


Speakers
avatar for Sherry Morton

Sherry Morton

HS Math Specialist, ESC 7
I was a teacher in the classroom for 30 years and have taught all maths from basic math classes to AP Calculus and AP Statistics. Along with being a math teacher I was a certified Athletic Trainer and therefore I love sports! NASCAR is a passion of mine, as well as hand work such... Read More →

Monday January 21, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Rm 212 (M. Craft)
  Specific Programs, HS Math

11:00am CST

Aquaponics (Ag Dept)
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
WC

Wes Capps

Teacher

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Ag Classroom
  Ag Dept.

11:00am CST

200. Lunch (1st Lunch)
Mexican Casserole
Chips with Salsa and Sour Cream

Southwest Salad
Creamy Poblano Soup

Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting           or            White Cake with Almond Buttercream 
Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
HS Cafeteria
  All Campuses

11:00am CST

Faculty LABs
Limited Capacity seats available
Faculty may go to our website:   www.auroraconcepts.net and click on the school login in the right upper corner.  Once they click on their school, the guest password is:  AC2018

Register and select the items you wish to receive.  Please fill out and bring the attached Faculty Consent Form and a front/back copy of their insurance card.      

Questions, please email Crystal Samford at csamford@auroraconcepts.net or call 936-598-3296.  

If you ARE NOT covered with  Aetna insurance, please fax (936-598-9208) or email a front/back copy of their insurance card with their DOB for verification of coverage to csamford@auroraconcepts.net 
*If any insurance other than Aetna is not verified before the date of service we can not guarantee coverage and you may receive a bill.  All insurance must be sent in no later than January 14 for verification.  
Labs are $65 if one DOES NOT HAVE insurance coverage.

Speakers
AC

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
  All Campuses

11:00am CST

201. EduSmart
Limited Capacity filling up
Math/Science teachers in Grades 3-5.  This session is geared primarily toward math/science teachers.  Each attendee will need to bring, or have access to, their TEKS and a year-at-a- glance (ie. a layout of their curriculum over the course of a year).  Issues to address include: The need to build lessons within the program and for centers; Is there a way to get grades from using the program?; Is it or can it be accessed via Clever?
Speakers
avatar for Robin Collmorgen

Robin Collmorgen

Library Media Specialist, Bonner Elementary
GM

Glenda Merrell

Teacher, Bonner Elementary

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 306 (K. Roberts)
  Bonner, Grades 3-5

11:00am CST

Sim Man 3G
Limited Capacity seats available
SIM MAN is a intricate part of the nursing program at HISD.     Participants will have the opportunity to preview interactive capabilities of SIM MAN programs, participate as a student, and learn how to facilitate the programs in a classroom setting. 
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Stanford

Meredith Stanford

Teacher, HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Health Science Building
  Health Science / Science

11:00am CST

Early Childhood Sensory
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Make sensory toys and demonstrate how to use them in the early childhood classroom.  
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Capps

Jenny Capps

PPCD Teacher, Hudson ISD
I am a Special Education teacher at Peavy Primary. I teach self-contained 3-7 year old children.

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Peavy Primary (Rm. 45)
  Peavy Primary, Pre-K

11:00am CST

202. Microsoft Office (Part 2)
Limited Capacity filling up
Mandatory session for specific audience:
Immersive Reader, OneNote, TEAMS.......solving the problem of individualized testing

Attendees:  Kristy Adams, Shane Tobias, Holly Frankens, Jennifer Douglas, Tristen Henson, Tabitha Dixon, Kristen Hines, Lee Ann Stephens, Shanna Carriere, Alma Richson , Griselda Herrera , Kara Largent, Douglas Hines , Wade Fitzgerald , Jeffrey Brantner , Leslie March

Speakers
MT

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 215 (Physics Lab)
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

203. GOOSE CHASE Scavenger Hunts
Limited Capacity seats available
All participants will leave session with a
1. FREE account
2. Knowledge on how to create activities
3. Knowledge on how to distribute to students
4. How to easily evaluate results
5. First activity completed and ready to use

Bring your ideas for scavenger type student review, intro activity for unit, etc. 
Speakers
MM

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 106 - Largent
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

204. Gradebook Tips & Tricks
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
RW

Richard Wagner

HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 311 (Phillips)
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

205. TextBook Adoption - ELAR Grades 1-5
Limited Capacity filling up
Mandatory session for indicated subject and grade levels

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Approximately 40 teachers.

Speakers
LJ

Lisa Jeffrey

Assistant Superintendent, HUDSON ISD
HM

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
MS Building 12 Room 810
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

206. Google Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
The basics of Google Classroom--creating classes, tips for making and organizing assignments and grading within Classroom. 
Speakers
MW

Monica Weeks

Teacher, Hudson MS

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 308 (Jackson)
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

207. Microsoft 365 and Office Lens
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Suggested for ALL HIGH SCHOOL  and MIDDLE SCHOOL Staff:
All HISD teachers and students can now have access to both Google G-Suites  and also Microsoft's Office 365.  The district has no plans for discontinuing all the Google stuff we have incorporated.   Office 365 is just another layer of opportunities that one can choose to implement.

Come learn about the possibilities. 


Speakers
SR

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 303 (Ratcliff)
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

208. Flight Simulator (YES we are teaching kids to fly)
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
MAXIMUM per session 5:
Learn what all the buzz is about.  Come experience the hands-on thrill of flight in Hudson's very own flight simulator.

*It's okay if you just want to watch and observe.  
Speakers
CL

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Simulator room in Building 1
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

Calendars & Websites (Coaches Only)
Speakers
EM

Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 305 (Swan)
  Specific Programs

11:00am CST

TI 84 Color Graphing Calculators
Limited Capacity seats available
Double Session - Please sign up for both time slots. 
Monday January 21, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Rm 212 (M. Craft)
  Specific Programs

12:00pm CST

300. Lunch (2nd Lunch)
Mexican Casserole
Chips with Salsa and Sour Cream

Southwest Salad
Creamy Poblano Soup

Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting           or            White Cake with Almond Buttercream
Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
HS Cafeteria
  All Campuses

12:00pm CST

301. Free Range Teaching
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you have a surface or laptop?   Eliminate the hassle of having to be connected to project through your data projector.   Now you can move around the room, project, and interact with students ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
Speakers
BO

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Rm 209 (Oliver)
  All Campuses

12:00pm CST

Faculty LABs
Limited Capacity seats available
Faculty may go to our website:   www.auroraconcepts.net and click on the school login in the right upper corner.  Once they click on their school, the guest password is:  AC2018

Register and select the items you wish to receive.  Please fill out and bring the attached Faculty Consent Form and a front/back copy of their insurance card.      

Questions, please email Crystal Samford at csamford@auroraconcepts.net or call 936-598-3296.  

If you ARE NOT covered with  Aetna insurance, please fax (936-598-9208) or email a front/back copy of their insurance card with their DOB for verification of coverage to csamford@auroraconcepts.net 
*If any insurance other than Aetna is not verified before the date of service we can not guarantee coverage and you may receive a bill.  All insurance must be sent in no later than January 14 for verification.  
Labs are $65 if one DOES NOT HAVE insurance coverage.

Speakers
AC

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
  All Campuses

12:00pm CST

302. Online Testing with DMAC
Limited Capacity seats available
Take control of student assessments.   TAG, TEKSCORE and Online Assessment means NO MORE SCANTRONS.    DMAC provides all the tools and integration is complete.


Speakers
MG

Marcia Griffin

Teacher, Hudson Middle School

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Rm 207 (Rosser)
  Assessments

12:00pm CST

303. EXAMVIEW
Limited Capacity seats available
Create exams that can be easily modified for different populations with just a few simple clicks.
Create multiple versions of the same assessment, with one simple click.  
Creating assessments has never been easier. 

Speakers
MR

Martha Robbins

Teacher, Hudson HS

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Rm 226 (Robbins)
  Specific Programs

12:00pm CST

304. Nearpod
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
KD

Kelli Davis

Teacher, Hudson MS

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Rm 305 (Swan)
  Specific Programs

12:00pm CST

305. TextBook Adoption - ELAR Grade K
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Mandatory session for indicated subject and grade levels

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Approximately 10 teachers.

Speakers
LJ

Lisa Jeffrey

Assistant Superintendent, HUDSON ISD
HM

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
MS Building 12 Room 810
  Specific Programs

12:00pm CST

306. CLEVER & Discovery Ed .
Limited Capacity filling up
Speakers
avatar for Ginger Dykes

Ginger Dykes

Teacher, Hudson ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Rm 315 (Gowin)
  Specific Programs

12:00pm CST

307. Math Applications
Limited Capacity seats available
IXL, Prodigy, Xtra Math....all are great programs to increase student's understanding of concepts and principles.   Come learn how to take Math achievement to the next level. 
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Matheny

Stephen Matheny

Teacher, Hudson Middle School

Monday January 21, 2019 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Rm 307 (Allen)
  Specific Programs

1:00pm CST

401. Threat Assessment Training (Part 1)
Limited Capacity filling up
Double Session - Required for principals, asst. principals, and counselors 
There will be some upcoming changes regarding the process for conducting threat assessments.  Only a few key things have changed but everyone must be up-to-date on threat assessments and leading an investigative team.  
Speakers
AG

Alyssa Grissom

Hudson ISD
TM

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 206 (Howatt)
  Administration

1:00pm CST

Welding (Ag Dept. )
Limited Capacity filling up
Overview of Welding curriculum.

Speakers
TE

Ted Eddins

Teacher

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Ag Classroom
  Ag Dept.

1:00pm CST

402. Innovation 101 Part 1
Limited Capacity filling up
Have an idea?  Need time to be creative?  Want to talk work one-on-one with media specialist to develop your idea?   This session is for you.  Bring your ideas, lesson plans, resources, etc.  Come prepared to be innovative and creative.  Participants will be provided with assistance as needed to develop classroom activity, flipped lesson, etc.  Anyone participating in this session must also register for Innovation Part 2.

Pre-registration/approval by Mrs. Meisel required.  Use this link to register.

Moderators
EM

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
HS Media Center Lab
  All Campuses

1:00pm CST

403. AVER Document Camera
Limited Capacity filling up
ELMO on Steroids.
 (3 Document Cameras will be given away during FINAL Session, remember to drop you cards in the appropriate container during the lunch break. )
Most document cameras now provide an easy way to deliver instruction and record instruction at the same time.  MP4 files can be posted on webpage or shared with students who are absent because of sickness, fieldtrip, athletic activity, etc.  
Math problems can be demonstrated step-by-step; science concepts can be drawn out and explanations added, etc.   The possibilities are endless. 
Speakers
MD

Matt Daniel

HDOT Technician, HUDSON ISD
MM

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 313 (Lamon)
  All Campuses

1:00pm CST

Faculty LABs
Limited Capacity seats available
Faculty may go to our website:   www.auroraconcepts.net and click on the school login in the right upper corner.  Once they click on their school, the guest password is:  AC2018

Register and select the items you wish to receive.  Please fill out and bring the attached Faculty Consent Form and a front/back copy of their insurance card.      

Questions, please email Crystal Samford at csamford@auroraconcepts.net or call 936-598-3296.  

If you ARE NOT covered with  Aetna insurance, please fax (936-598-9208) or email a front/back copy of their insurance card with their DOB for verification of coverage to csamford@auroraconcepts.net 
*If any insurance other than Aetna is not verified before the date of service we can not guarantee coverage and you may receive a bill.  All insurance must be sent in no later than January 14 for verification.  
Labs are $65 if one DOES NOT HAVE insurance coverage.

Speakers
AC

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
  All Campuses

1:00pm CST

404. Implementing Plickers in the Elementary Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is for elementary teachers who already know Plickers and would like help creating quizzes with Plickers.   Teachers of all subjects in grades 3-5 are welcome.  Attendees will need to bring Treasures vocabulary definitions or math problems for the third nine weeks (or any other materials you would like to use in a quiz for the 3rd nine weeks), a laptop for each person.  Each attendee will create at least five interactive vocabulary or math reviews to be accessible for the grade level.  Plickers is recommended for ESL instruction. 
Speakers
AE

Alexa Evans

Teacher, Bonner Elementary

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Bonner - Room 28
  Bonner, Grades 3-5

1:00pm CST

405. TAG (DMAC Test Generator)
Limited Capacity filling up
This session is for preparing for the third nine weeks test using the test making program via DMAC. Each attendee will need to bring the year-at-a- glance for their subject matter and their DMAC login.  Math team needs to know TEKS up until the end of the third nine weeks.  Each grade level AND subject will need to have access to one computer (will work through one as a group).  ELA will need passages to go with the questions and be familiar with the lexile ranges for the third nine weeks. 
Speakers
HJ

Hope Johnson

Teacher, Bonner Elementary
BM

Brittny Myers

Teacher, Bonner Elementary

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Bonner - Room 32
  Bonner, Grades 3-5

1:00pm CST

EKG
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will have the opportunity to preview programs, participate as a student, and learn how to facilitate the programs in a classroom setting.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Stanford

Meredith Stanford

Teacher, HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Health Science Building
  Health Science / Science

1:00pm CST

406. 1st and 2nd Grade Reading Instruction
Limited Capacity filling up
Discuss how to group students for small reading groups and specific instruction techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Reynolds

Julie Reynolds

Reading Specialist, District

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Peavy Primary (Rm. 43)
  Peavy Primary, 1st and 2nd Grade

1:00pm CST

407. Competency Assistance
Limited Capacity seats available
Assistance for competency level completion
Speakers
RB

Renea Bufkin

Media Specialist, Peavy Primary

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Peavy Primary (Library Computer Lab)
  Peavy Primary

1:00pm CST

Early Childhood Fine Motor
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Strategies will be demonstrated on ways to increase fine motor skills in the early childhood classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Cryer

Amy Cryer

Pre-K Teacher, Peavy Primary

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Peavy Primary (Rm. 3)
  Peavy Primary, Pre-K

1:00pm CST

Empowering Writers (Kindergarten)
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Empowering Writers in the kindergarten classroom
Speakers
avatar for Kim Feaster

Kim Feaster

Kindergarten Teacher, Peavy Primary

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Peavy Primary (Rm. 21)
  Peavy Primary, Kindergarten

1:00pm CST

408. Microsoft Office (Part 3)
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Mandatory session for specific audience:
Immersive Reader, OneNote, TEAMS.......solving the problem of individualized testing

Attendees:  Kristy Adams, Shane Tobias, Holly Frankens, Jennifer Douglas, Tristen Henson, Tabitha Dixon, Kristen Hines, Lee Ann Stephens, Shanna Carriere, Alma Richson , Griselda Herrera , Kara Largent, Douglas Hines , Wade Fitzgerald , Jeffrey Brantner , Leslie March

Speakers
MT

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 215 (Physics Lab)
  Specific Programs

1:00pm CST

409. Assessments in Skyward
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
SW

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 311 (Phillips)
  Specific Programs

1:00pm CST

410. GIMKIT & Quizlet
Limited Capacity filling up
Speakers
KD

Kelli Davis

Teacher, Hudson MS

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 315 (Gowin)
  Specific Programs

1:00pm CST

411. Google Classroom
Limited Capacity filling up
Speakers
MW

Monica Weeks

Teacher, Hudson MS

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 308 (Jackson)
  Specific Programs

1:00pm CST

412. Microsoft 365 and Office Lens
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Suggested for ALL HIGH SCHOOL  and MIDDLE SCHOOL Staff:
All HISD teachers and students can now have access to both Google G-Suites  and also Microsoft's Office 365.  The district has no plans for discontinuing all the Google stuff we have incorporated.   Office 365 is just another layer of opportunities that one can choose to implement.

Come learn about the possibilities. 


Speakers
SR

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 303 (Ratcliff)
  Specific Programs

1:00pm CST

413. Flight Simulator (YES we are teaching kids to fly)
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
MAXIMUM per session 5:
Learn what all the buzz is about.  Come experience the hands-on thrill of flight in Hudson's very own flight simulator.

*It's okay if you just want to watch and observe.  
Speakers
CL

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Simulator room in Building 1
  Specific Programs

1:00pm CST

414. Pearson online
Limited Capacity seats available
Pearson online
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Matheny

Stephen Matheny

Teacher, Hudson Middle School

Monday January 21, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Rm 307 (Allen)
  Specific Programs

2:00pm CST

3D Pens
Limited Capacity seats available
Grades 1-5 only.  Come to this session to see and learn about 3D Pens.  You will get to see what a 3D pen is, and have an opportunity to use a 3D pen. 
Speakers
avatar for Robin Collmorgen

Robin Collmorgen

Library Media Specialist, Bonner Elementary

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST

2:00pm CST

Welding (Part 2) (Ag Dept. )
Limited Capacity filling up
Speakers
TE

Ted Eddins

Teacher

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Ag Classroom

2:00pm CST

500. Threat Assessment Training (Part 2)
Limited Capacity filling up
Double Session - Required for principals, asst. principals, and counselors 
There will be some upcoming changes regarding the process for conducting threat assessments.  Only a few key things have changed but everyone must be up-to-date on threat assessments and leading an investigative team.  
Speakers
AG

Alyssa Grissom

Hudson ISD
TM

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rm 206 (Howatt)
  Administration

2:00pm CST

501. Video Assignments in Google Classroom
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Students can submit video assignments via Google Classroom.   Come learn how to assign, encourage creativity, collect and evaluate student created video productions. 
Speakers
KA

Kristin Adams

Teacher, Hudson HS

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rm 316 (K. Adams)
  All Campuses

2:00pm CST

502. Innovation 101 Part 2
Limited Capacity seats available
Have an idea?  Need time to be creative?  Want to talk work one-on-one with media specialist to develop your idea?   This session is for you.  Bring your ideas, lesson plans, resources, etc.  Come prepared to be innovative and creative.  Participants will be provided with assistance as needed to develop classroom activity, flipped lesson, etc.  

Pre-registration/approval required. Participants must also be registered for Part 1.  Use the link in part one registration window to complete the required registration form.
Moderators
EM

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
HS Media Center Lab
  All Campuses

2:00pm CST

503. Google Forms
Limited Capacity seats available
Speakers
MW

Monica Weeks

Teacher, Hudson MS

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rm 308 (Jackson)
  All Campuses

2:00pm CST

Faculty LABs
Limited Capacity seats available
Faculty may go to our website:   www.auroraconcepts.net and click on the school login in the right upper corner.  Once they click on their school, the guest password is:  AC2018

Register and select the items you wish to receive.  Please fill out and bring the attached Faculty Consent Form and a front/back copy of their insurance card.      

Questions, please email Crystal Samford at csamford@auroraconcepts.net or call 936-598-3296.  

If you ARE NOT covered with  Aetna insurance, please fax (936-598-9208) or email a front/back copy of their insurance card with their DOB for verification of coverage to csamford@auroraconcepts.net 
*If any insurance other than Aetna is not verified before the date of service we can not guarantee coverage and you may receive a bill.  All insurance must be sent in no later than January 14 for verification.  
Labs are $65 if one DOES NOT HAVE insurance coverage.

Speakers
AC

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
  All Campuses

2:00pm CST

504. Digital Read Works (4th Grade ELA)
Limited Capacity seats available
4th Grade ELA teachers will learn about the features within Digital Read Works.  Teachers will have the opportunity to get their classes set up into the program.
Speakers
RC

Robyn Cullen

Teacher, Bonner Elementary

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Bonner - Room 3
  Bonner, 4th Grade ELA

2:00pm CST

505. Quizizz
Limited Capacity filling up
This session is for teachers in Grades 3-5, all subjects.  Attendees will need to bring any materials needed in order to create a review on the current TEKS or concepts as well as a laptop or iPad. Each teacher will have two to three quizzes completed by the end of the session that can be shared in a link via message, email, Twitter etc. Facilitators will instruct on how to create, search, share, and assign as homework in Google Classroom.   (Digibadge qualifying program.)
Speakers
CB

Cindy Bowers

Teacher, Bonner Elementary
BD

Brook Durham

Teacher, Bonner Elementary
MH

Matt Haas

Teacher, Bonner Elementary

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Bonner - Room 44
  Bonner, Grades 3-5

2:00pm CST

AutoClave
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will have the opportunity to preview educational / instructional opportunities afforded by use of autoclave, participate as a student, and learn how to facilitate the programs in a classroom setting.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Stanford

Meredith Stanford

Teacher, HUDSON ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Health Science Building
  Health Science / Science

2:00pm CST

103. Apps for the Primary Classroom
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
How to use Kahoot, Seesaw and Plickers in a primary classroom.
Speakers
CA
KH

Karrah Hernandez

1st Grade Teacher, Peavy Primary

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Peavy Primary (Rm. 25)
  Peavy Primary, Pre-K, 1st, 2nd

2:00pm CST

506. Kindergarten Reading Instruction
Limited Capacity seats available
Discuss how to group students for small reading groups and specific instruction techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Reynolds

Julie Reynolds

Reading Specialist, District

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Peavy Primary (Rm. 43)
  Peavy Primary, Kindergarten

2:00pm CST

508. DMAC Data and Reports
Limited Capacity filling up
DMAC reports can provide much of  the data needed to guide instruction and curriculum decisions.
Come see how easy it is to generate the information you need. 
Speakers
avatar for Ginger Dykes

Ginger Dykes

Teacher, Hudson ISD

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rm 315 (Gowin)
  Specific Programs

2:00pm CST

509. Microsoft Office (Part 4)
Limited Capacity filling up
Mandatory session for specific audience:
Immersive Reader, OneNote, TEAMS.......solving the problem of individualized testing

Attendees:  Kristy Adams, Shane Tobias, Holly Frankens, Jennifer Douglas, Tristen Henson, Tabitha Dixon, Kristen Hines, Lee Ann Stephens, Shanna Carriere, Alma Richson , Griselda Herrera , Kara Largent, Douglas Hines , Wade Fitzgerald , Jeffrey Brantner , Leslie March

Speakers
MT

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rm 215 (Physics Lab)
  Specific Programs

2:00pm CST

510. Teacher Insight (Advance Features)
Limited Capacity filling up
Monitoring student activity on computers is just the tip of the iceberg.   Come learn about the many interactive features that Insight has to offer.   Leave revitalized and ready to interact. 
Speakers
avatar for Stephen Matheny

Stephen Matheny

Teacher, Hudson Middle School

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rm 307 (Allen)
  Specific Programs

2:00pm CST

511. Microsoft 365 and Office Lens
Limited Capacity seats available
Session Suggested for ALL HIGH SCHOOL  and MIDDLE SCHOOL Staff:
All HISD teachers and students can now have access to both Google G-Suites  and also Microsoft's Office 365.  The district has no plans for discontinuing all the Google stuff we have incorporated.   Office 365 is just another layer of opportunities that one can choose to implement.

Come learn about the possibilities. 


Speakers
SR

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Rm 303 (Ratcliff)
  Specific Programs

2:00pm CST

512. Flight Simulator (YES we are teaching kids to fly)
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
MAXIMUM per session 5:
Learn what all the buzz is about.  Come experience the hands-on thrill of flight in Hudson's very own flight simulator.

*It's okay if you just want to watch and observe.  
Speakers
CL

Monday January 21, 2019 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Simulator room in Building 1
  Specific Programs

3:00pm CST

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Monday January 21, 2019 3:00pm - 3:20pm CST
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