Together for Tomorrow: Empowering Our Students to Thrive
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A04 | Research-Based Mathematics Teaching and Learning 300Jen Munson A05 | Service Learning in the Classroom: Best Practices and Collaborative Innovation W359Drea Gallaga • Bridget Lewis A07 | Teaching From Within: How Our Identities Shape Our Path as Educators W357Katie Lee A08 | Building Knowledge with Close Reading E231Amy Stewart A09 | Using Picture Books to Support DEIB W348Alicia Wiechert A10 | Mindful Makers: Integrating SEL & STEAM W336Mary Kelly • Enza Fox A11 | Introduction to Multiplicity Lab: Your New Favorite Visual Mathematics Routine W344Andrea Reiser Cummins A12 | Go and Shine! Strategies for Cultivating a Positive Mindset and Classroom Culture 179Elizabeth Weismehl A13 | SEL and Relationship Building Through Laughter: Improv in the Classroom E344Anna Havala A14 | Building Positive Connections with Students and Families: From Challenges to Restoration W323Kristyn Bair • Lauren Levin A15 | Restoratives Practices: The How, Why, What of It! W401Taaj Nobles • Michelle Cooney • Lara Zeigler • Aneela Masood A16 | Moving to Full Inclusion in Preschool W342Justyna Lostumbo A17 | Inclusive Instructional Planning W326Mary-Kelsey Coletto • Tyra Jambois • Kristen M Kinsey A18 | An Inclusive Toolkit to Support All Students in the Classroom: JUST A.S.K. W340Margaret Schmieder • Darci Woodson A19 | Checklist for Supporting Neurodiversity in the Classroom W331Carrie De La Cruz • Robert Burris A20 | Supporting Student Mobility at School: The Why and How W320Nancy McNamara A21 | Belonging Begins Here: How to Support Multilingual Learners in Your Classroom Community E330Emilie Correa • Megan Michna • Jessica Osorio A23 | Music of My Hawai'i: Songs and Cultural Context E331Jana Kitamura Martin A25 | Resetting Your Daily Routines to Support Sleep E342Michelle Mermelstein

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B01 | Keynote: First Their Hearts, Then Their Minds Gaffney AuditoriumAli Hearn B18 | Mindful Cooking and Community Connection W033Julia Koziara • Kathleen Olsen

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