HCS Teacher Summit For Grades K-5

HCS Teacher Summit For Grades K-5

8:30am EDT

From Not Yet to Level 5: Accelerating Student Achievement Through Standards-Based Instruction

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

The Rubric Roadmap helps teachers use NCDPI achievement-level descriptors for EOGs (not proficient, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5) to identify specific skill progressions and target instruction effectively. By analyzing and applying these descriptors, educators can support students in moving beyond proficiency, accelerating achievement, and meeting or exceeding expected growth as measured by EVAAS.

Speakers

Christina Grooms

Assistant Principal, Angier Elementary School

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 302

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

8:30am EDT

Google Classroom’s Newest Tools

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn to implement Google Classroom to support standards-based instruction aligned with NCDPI priorities. Using tools like practice sets, quizzes, video activities, and rubrics, participants will design equitable, engaging lessons, streamline management, leverage data for formative assessment, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs in all grades 3–12.

Speakers

Julie Carson

DTL Coordinator, Harnett County Schools

Julie C. Carson is an experienced Technology Facilitator and Instructional Leader with 28 years in public education. Her career reflects a deep commitment to helping educators and students thrive in a digital age by blending technology integration with strong instructional practices.Julie... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 322

Grades 3-5, Classroom Focus

8:30am EDT

Let the Vibe Drive (How Classroom Culture Leads to Student Achievement)

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Three of the most important components that lead to student achievement are high expectations, student engagement, and student excitement. This session will provide direction and strategies to help teachers create and maintain a positive classroom culture that will be reflected in student growth and achievement data. Warning- You may leave this session overflowing with good vibes for the new school year!

Speakers

Tom Backus

Principal

Kim Pearson

Instructional Coach

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 301

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

8:30am EDT

Word Study That Works: Using the New "My Word Study" Consumable with Purpose

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Intended for 3-5 teachers, this session dives into the Benchmark Advance new consumable "My Word Study" where teachers will discover how to seamlessly integrate the lessons to strengthen decoding, comprehension and word-meaning within connected complex texts.

Speakers

Dusty Bingham

District Instructional Coach, Harnett County Schools

Tonya Davenport

District Instructional Coach, HCS Curriculum & Instruction Department

I am an educator with more than 26 years of experience in elementary education. During my career, I have served as a classroom teacher in grades 1–4, a Reading Interventionist, and a K–5 school-based Instructional Coach. I currently serve as the District Instructional Coach Lead... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
Room 207

Grades 3-5, Reading

9:30am EDT

From Not Yet to Level 5: Accelerating Student Achievement Through Standards-Based Instruction

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

The Rubric Roadmap helps teachers use NCDPI achievement-level descriptors for EOGs (not proficient, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5) to identify specific skill progressions and target instruction effectively. By analyzing and applying these descriptors, educators can support students in moving beyond proficiency, accelerating achievement, and meeting or exceeding expected growth as measured by EVAAS.

Speakers

Christina Grooms

Assistant Principal, Angier Elementary School

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 302

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

9:30am EDT

Google Classroom’s Newest Tools

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn to implement Google Classroom to support standards-based instruction aligned with NCDPI priorities. Using tools like practice sets, quizzes, video activities, and rubrics, participants will design equitable, engaging lessons, streamline management, leverage data for formative assessment, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs in all grades 3–12.

Speakers

Julie Carson

DTL Coordinator, Harnett County Schools

Julie C. Carson is an experienced Technology Facilitator and Instructional Leader with 28 years in public education. Her career reflects a deep commitment to helping educators and students thrive in a digital age by blending technology integration with strong instructional practices.Julie... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 322

Grades 3-5, Classroom Focus

9:30am EDT

Let the Vibe Drive (How Classroom Culture Leads to Student Achievement)

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Three of the most important components that lead to student achievement are high expectations, student engagement, and student excitement. This session will provide direction and strategies to help teachers create and maintain a positive classroom culture that will be reflected in student growth and achievement data. Warning- You may leave this session overflowing with good vibes for the new school year!

Speakers

Tom Backus

Principal

Kim Pearson

Instructional Coach

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 301

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

9:30am EDT

Word Study That Works: Using the New "My Word Study" Consumable with Purpose

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Intended for 3-5 teachers, this session dives into the Benchmark Advance new consumable "My Word Study" where teachers will discover how to seamlessly integrate the lessons to strengthen decoding, comprehension and word-meaning within connected complex texts.

Speakers

Dusty Bingham

District Instructional Coach, Harnett County Schools

Tonya Davenport

District Instructional Coach, HCS Curriculum & Instruction Department

I am an educator with more than 26 years of experience in elementary education. During my career, I have served as a classroom teacher in grades 1–4, a Reading Interventionist, and a K–5 school-based Instructional Coach. I currently serve as the District Instructional Coach Lead... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am EDT
Room 207

Grades 3-5, Reading

10:30am EDT

From Not Yet to Level 5: Accelerating Student Achievement Through Standards-Based Instruction

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

The Rubric Roadmap helps teachers use NCDPI achievement-level descriptors for EOGs (not proficient, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5) to identify specific skill progressions and target instruction effectively. By analyzing and applying these descriptors, educators can support students in moving beyond proficiency, accelerating achievement, and meeting or exceeding expected growth as measured by EVAAS.

Speakers

Christina Grooms

Assistant Principal, Angier Elementary School

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 302

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

10:30am EDT

Google Classroom’s Newest Tools

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn to implement Google Classroom to support standards-based instruction aligned with NCDPI priorities. Using tools like practice sets, quizzes, video activities, and rubrics, participants will design equitable, engaging lessons, streamline management, leverage data for formative assessment, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs in all grades 3–12.

Speakers

Julie Carson

DTL Coordinator, Harnett County Schools

Julie C. Carson is an experienced Technology Facilitator and Instructional Leader with 28 years in public education. Her career reflects a deep commitment to helping educators and students thrive in a digital age by blending technology integration with strong instructional practices.Julie... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 322

Grades 3-5, Classroom Focus

10:30am EDT

Let the Vibe Drive (How Classroom Culture Leads to Student Achievement)

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Three of the most important components that lead to student achievement are high expectations, student engagement, and student excitement. This session will provide direction and strategies to help teachers create and maintain a positive classroom culture that will be reflected in student growth and achievement data. Warning- You may leave this session overflowing with good vibes for the new school year!

Speakers

Tom Backus

Principal

Kim Pearson

Instructional Coach

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 301

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

10:30am EDT

Word Study That Works: Using the New "My Word Study" Consumable with Purpose

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Intended for 3-5 teachers, this session dives into the Benchmark Advance new consumable "My Word Study" where teachers will discover how to seamlessly integrate the lessons to strengthen decoding, comprehension and word-meaning within connected complex texts.

Speakers

Dusty Bingham

District Instructional Coach, Harnett County Schools

Tonya Davenport

District Instructional Coach, HCS Curriculum & Instruction Department

I am an educator with more than 26 years of experience in elementary education. During my career, I have served as a classroom teacher in grades 1–4, a Reading Interventionist, and a K–5 school-based Instructional Coach. I currently serve as the District Instructional Coach Lead... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
Room 207

Grades 3-5, Reading

12:40pm EDT

From Not Yet to Level 5: Accelerating Student Achievement Through Standards-Based Instruction

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

The Rubric Roadmap helps teachers use NCDPI achievement-level descriptors for EOGs (not proficient, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5) to identify specific skill progressions and target instruction effectively. By analyzing and applying these descriptors, educators can support students in moving beyond proficiency, accelerating achievement, and meeting or exceeding expected growth as measured by EVAAS.

Speakers

Christina Grooms

Assistant Principal, Angier Elementary School

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT
Room 302

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Google Classroom’s Newest Tools

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn to implement Google Classroom to support standards-based instruction aligned with NCDPI priorities. Using tools like practice sets, quizzes, video activities, and rubrics, participants will design equitable, engaging lessons, streamline management, leverage data for formative assessment, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs in all grades 3–12.

Speakers

Julie Carson

DTL Coordinator, Harnett County Schools

Julie C. Carson is an experienced Technology Facilitator and Instructional Leader with 28 years in public education. Her career reflects a deep commitment to helping educators and students thrive in a digital age by blending technology integration with strong instructional practices.Julie... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT
Room 322

Grades 3-5, Classroom Focus

12:40pm EDT

Let the Vibe Drive (How Classroom Culture Leads to Student Achievement)

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Three of the most important components that lead to student achievement are high expectations, student engagement, and student excitement. This session will provide direction and strategies to help teachers create and maintain a positive classroom culture that will be reflected in student growth and achievement data. Warning- You may leave this session overflowing with good vibes for the new school year!

Speakers

Tom Backus

Principal

Kim Pearson

Instructional Coach

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT
Room 301

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

12:40pm EDT

Word Study That Works: Using the New "My Word Study" Consumable with Purpose

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Intended for 3-5 teachers, this session dives into the Benchmark Advance new consumable "My Word Study" where teachers will discover how to seamlessly integrate the lessons to strengthen decoding, comprehension and word-meaning within connected complex texts.

Speakers

Dusty Bingham

District Instructional Coach, Harnett County Schools

Tonya Davenport

District Instructional Coach, HCS Curriculum & Instruction Department

I am an educator with more than 26 years of experience in elementary education. During my career, I have served as a classroom teacher in grades 1–4, a Reading Interventionist, and a K–5 school-based Instructional Coach. I currently serve as the District Instructional Coach Lead... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm EDT
Room 207

Grades 3-5, Reading

1:40pm EDT

From Not Yet to Level 5: Accelerating Student Achievement Through Standards-Based Instruction

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

The Rubric Roadmap helps teachers use NCDPI achievement-level descriptors for EOGs (not proficient, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5) to identify specific skill progressions and target instruction effectively. By analyzing and applying these descriptors, educators can support students in moving beyond proficiency, accelerating achievement, and meeting or exceeding expected growth as measured by EVAAS.

Speakers

Christina Grooms

Assistant Principal, Angier Elementary School

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 302

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

1:40pm EDT

Google Classroom’s Newest Tools

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn to implement Google Classroom to support standards-based instruction aligned with NCDPI priorities. Using tools like practice sets, quizzes, video activities, and rubrics, participants will design equitable, engaging lessons, streamline management, leverage data for formative assessment, and differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs in all grades 3–12.

Speakers

Julie Carson

DTL Coordinator, Harnett County Schools

Julie C. Carson is an experienced Technology Facilitator and Instructional Leader with 28 years in public education. Her career reflects a deep commitment to helping educators and students thrive in a digital age by blending technology integration with strong instructional practices.Julie... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 322

Grades 3-5, Classroom Focus

1:40pm EDT

Let the Vibe Drive (How Classroom Culture Leads to Student Achievement)

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Three of the most important components that lead to student achievement are high expectations, student engagement, and student excitement. This session will provide direction and strategies to help teachers create and maintain a positive classroom culture that will be reflected in student growth and achievement data. Warning- You may leave this session overflowing with good vibes for the new school year!

Speakers

Tom Backus

Principal

Kim Pearson

Instructional Coach

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 301

Grades 3-5, Student Achievement

1:40pm EDT

Word Study That Works: Using the New "My Word Study" Consumable with Purpose

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Intended for 3-5 teachers, this session dives into the Benchmark Advance new consumable "My Word Study" where teachers will discover how to seamlessly integrate the lessons to strengthen decoding, comprehension and word-meaning within connected complex texts.

Speakers

Dusty Bingham

District Instructional Coach, Harnett County Schools

Tonya Davenport

District Instructional Coach, HCS Curriculum & Instruction Department

I am an educator with more than 26 years of experience in elementary education. During my career, I have served as a classroom teacher in grades 1–4, a Reading Interventionist, and a K–5 school-based Instructional Coach. I currently serve as the District Instructional Coach Lead... Read More →

Monday August 10, 2026 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 207

Grades 3-5, Reading