VATLL Annual Conference

Rising tides of student apathy and disengagement can make it feel like your ship is sinking. Grab a life preserver and steer your crew to success in this entertaining, insightful session. Explore the neuroscience that informs a myriad of easy-to-implement techniques any educator can use to increase student engagement and content retention, regardless of learning gifts or challenges. Have fun while filling your sails with strategies that foster equity and success to help educators and students enjoy smooth sailing.

Explore how Lynchburg City Schools used the Virginia Language Arts Walkthrough Tool data to strengthen K–8 HQIM implementation and redesign PLCs around intellectual preparation. This session highlights change-management moves used by division leaders, school leaders, coaches, and teachers, including leader and coach PL, job-embedded PLC supports, and practical tools participants can adapt in their own divisions.