Join us Tuesday, November 17 @ 7:00pm for meeting link
Sponsor: Instructional Development- Middle School
Coordinator: Reb Sibley
Chair: Sara Jane Barno

Presenters: Lindsey Pretopoules, Reb Sibley, Candace Norris, Xochitil Callejo, Sara Jane Barno

Description: Need a quick lesson to spice things up in your classroom? How about several? In workshop, you will have the ability to explore a series of mini-workshops designed you high-quality, engaging lessons. These lessons are scalable to any instructional vary in content from Professional Communications to Oral Interpretation to Debate provided by high-energy, creative educators eager to share!

This program is ideal for coaches of ANY experience or instructional level!

Join us Tuesday, November 17 @ 7:00pm for meeting link
Sponsor: Instructional Development- High School
Coordinator: Mellessa Denny
Chair: Judith McGhee

PresentersPresenter(s): Tonya Powers, Melissa Witt, Ryan Lovell, & Mellessa Denny

Description: Join this group of stellar educators for a panel discussion focused on reaching out to new teachers and speech coaches from all backgrounds. This panel will provide tips and tricks to help new coaches navigate their new educational journey successfully. The goal of this group is to connect new educators with potential mentors.

*This panel is ideal for both new educators seeking mentors and those veteran educators who are willing to dedicate the time and effort toward mentoring new teachers.

Join us Tuesday, November 17 @ 7:00pm for meeting link
Sponsor: Argumentation & Debate and TFA
Coordinator: Eric Melin
Chair: Jenn Melin

Presenters: Kinsey Martin, Jenn Melin, and Eric Melin

This session has been cancelled.

Join us Tuesday, November 17 @ 7:00pm for meeting link
Sponsor: Theatre
Coordinator: Sami Womack
Chair: Sami Womack

Presenters: Kendra Willeby, Sami Womack, Kari McKenzie, & Vicki Kirkley

Description: We teach and coach forensics, which places us in competition almost every week of the school year. Often, because of our own competitive natures, the expectations set forth by our administrations, and the hopes and dreams of the kids, we place OAP up high on our list of priorities. While that might be a good thing for our UIL point totals, it ignores the fact that a whole other world of educational theatre lies out there waiting for us to unlock it for our kids. Join this panel as they discuss the importance of appreciating theater in general and not just the general aspects.

Join us Tuesday, November 17 @ 7:00pm for meeting link
Sponsor: TIFA & TCCFA
Coordinator: Floyd McConnell
Chair: Floyd McConnell

Presenters: Shannon LaBove- "Coaching Debate Using Childhood Games"
Carlos Tarin- "Using Data Visualization Tools to Teach Speechcraft"

Description: Please join us for an online version of a GIFTS session! We thank the panelists for their kindness in sharing in this online format!