New Trier Township Institute 2025

New Trier Township Institute 2025

Together for Tomorrow: Empowering Our Students to Thrive

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8:30am CST

A04 | Research-Based Mathematics Teaching and LearningJen Munson A05 | Service Learning in the Classroom: Best Practices and Collaborative InnovationBridget Lewis A07 | Teaching From Within: How Our Identities Shape Our Path as EducatorsKatie Lee A08 | Building Knowledge with Close ReadingAmy Stewart A09 | Using Picture Books to Support DEIBAlicia Wiechert A10 | Mindful Makers: Integrating SEL & STEAMMary Kelly • Enza Fox A11 | Introduction to Multiplicity Lab: Your New Favorite Visual Mathematics RoutineAndrea Reiser Cummins A12 | Go and Shine! Strategies for Cultivating a Positive Mindset and Classroom CultureElizabeth Weismehl A13 | SEL and Relationship Building Through Laughter: Improv in the ClassroomAnna Havala A14 | Building Positive Connections with Students and Families: From Challenges to RestorationKristyn Bair • Lauren Levin A15 | Restoratives Practices: The How, Why, What of It!Michelle Cooney • Lara Zeigler • Aneela Masood • Taaj Lature Sims A16 | Moving to Full Inclusion in PreschoolJustyna Lostumbo A17 | Inclusive Instructional PlanningMary-Kelsey Coletto • Tyra Jambois • Kristen Kinsey A18 | An Inclusive Toolkit to Support All Students in the Classroom: JUST A.S.K.Maggie Schmieder • Darci Woodson A19 | Checklist for Supporting Neurodiversity in the ClassroomCarrie De La Cruz • Robert Burris A20 | Supporting Student Mobility at School: The Why and HowNancy McNamara A21 | Belonging Begins Here: How to Support Multilingual Learners in Your Classroom CommunityEmilie Correa • Megan Micha • Jessica Osorio A23 | Music of My Hawai'i: Songs and Cultural ContextJana Kitamura Martin A24 | Mindful Cooking and Community ConnectionJulia Koziara • Mary Kate Olsen A25 | Sleep ResetMichelle Mermelstein

10:00am CST

B01 | Keynote: First Their Hearts, Then Their Minds Gaffney AuditoriumAli Hearn