Loading…
TA Impact: Powering Student Success 2026
Tuesday, November 3
 

8:15am EST

Breakfast and Registration
Tuesday November 3, 2026 8:15am - 8:55am EST

Tuesday November 3, 2026 8:15am - 8:55am EST

9:00am EST

You Matter More Than You Think: The Power of Classroom Support Staff- Keynote
Tuesday November 3, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Teacher aides and classroom assistants play a critical role in shaping student experiences, yet their impact is often overlooked. This keynote is designed to re-energize, affirm, and empower support staff by highlighting the essential role they play in student success, classroom culture, and school communities.Through powerful storytelling and real-world insight, I brings visibility to the...
See More →
Speakers
AN
Tuesday November 3, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EST
  Keynote

10:00am EST

Sensory Play: More Than Just Play
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
We will dive into what sensory play is and how it is applicable to the classroom learning environment. This hands-on presentation will also reveal how simple sensory play can be as well as tips and tricks to make sensory play set-up and break-down less stressful.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Cichosz & Jackie Lee Sanchez

Monica Cichosz & Jackie Lee Sanchez

Sensory on Wheels
We are Monica (M.A. Developmental Psychology) and Jackie (M.S. Education), The Sensory on Wheels Team. We are both passionate educators who have spent the past decade working in various education realms- early childhood education, elementary education, and intervention services. We... Read More →
JS
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
  Elementary

10:00am EST

From Overwhelmed to Equipped: Practical Tools for Classroom Support & Self-Management
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Classroom support staff are expected to manage a wide range of responsibilities—from supporting instruction to navigating student behavior—all while maintaining professionalism and composure. This interactive workshop provides practical, easy-to-apply strategies to help teacher aides and classroom assistants feel more confident, prepared, and supported in their role. Participants will build...
See More →
Speakers
AN
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
  Motivation

10:00am EST

The Ripple Effect — Teaching Assistants as Agents of Student Growth
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Every interaction matters. A well-timed question. A patient explanation. A moment of encouragement when a student is ready to give up. Teaching assistants are present for thousands of these moments every day — and when those moments are purposeful, the impact spreads far beyond a single lesson or a single child.The Ripple Effect is a professional development training designed for teaching...
See More →
Speakers
DB
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
  Motivation

10:00am EST

Building Relational Trust and Connection with a Joyful Mindset
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Teaching Assistants occupy a uniquely powerful position in the classroom — often the first to notice a struggling student and the consistent presence that makes a child feel truly seen. This experiential workshop explores how an intentional, joyful approach deepens that impact. Through relational exercises and hands-on activities, TAs will experience firsthand how fun and genuine connection...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Howard Moody

Howard Moody

Director, Heart of Play
I have been facitaitng play for most of my adult life. My work is all about the importance of connection and belonging and how play, in all its myriad forms, is hiw chidlren of all ages truly learn the best.
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
  Positive Behavior

10:00am EST

The Power of Movement
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Beyond Exercise: The Educational Power of Movement is designed specifically for teacher aides and teaching assistants who support students throughout the school day. This interactive workshop explores how movement can be used as a powerful educational tool to improve student focus, behavior, emotional regulation, participation, and overall classroom engagement. Participants will learn how light...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Christina Collins
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
  Positive Behavior

10:00am EST

Neuroaffirming Educational Practices: Supporting Learners from a Communication/Regulation Lens
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
This professional development course explores neuroaffirming educational practices through the lens of speech therapy and neuroscience. Participants will deepen their understanding of how the brain processes communication, language, and learning, and how to apply this knowledge to support neurodivergent learners. Grounded in current research and disabled voices, the course emphasizes...
See More →
Speakers
SH
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
  Special Education

10:00am EST

Neurodivergence and Science of Reading: Assisting Sensory Learners with the Reading Research
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
We’re using the science of reading research and assisting exceptional children who learn best through sensory input.  In this session, we will work together to discover how our neurodivergent students learn best with the science of reading research in action.  We will look at play-based techniques that help us construct and gamify our supports in ways that target sensory receptors.
Speakers
avatar for Dana Brown

Dana Brown

Consultant, Dana Brown Professional Learning Services
I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a concentration in behavioral sciences, from Concordia College-Bronxville, a master’s degree in reading and literacy from Fordham University, and an advanced certificate in educational leadership from SUNY New Paltz.  I... Read More →
Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EST
  Special Education

11:00am EST

Lunch
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

11:45am EST

The Invisible Sense
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
We will briefly discuss what interoception, often called the “invisible sense,” is and how it affects self-regulation. We will also explore simple sensory strategies that can support this hidden sense throughout the day.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Cichosz & Jackie Lee Sanchez

Monica Cichosz & Jackie Lee Sanchez

Sensory on Wheels
We are Monica (M.A. Developmental Psychology) and Jackie (M.S. Education), The Sensory on Wheels Team. We are both passionate educators who have spent the past decade working in various education realms- early childhood education, elementary education, and intervention services. We... Read More →
JS
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
  Elementary

11:45am EST

Motivating Kids to Learn
LIMITED
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Often times as teaching assistants, we are faced with students who just don’t want to do the work. How do we motivate our students so they want to read, write and study? One task at a time! Let’s learn how to make tasks small and engaging, so we can get the most out of our readers, writers and mathematicians.
Speakers
avatar for Dana Brown

Dana Brown

Consultant, Dana Brown Professional Learning Services
I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a concentration in behavioral sciences, from Concordia College-Bronxville, a master’s degree in reading and literacy from Fordham University, and an advanced certificate in educational leadership from SUNY New Paltz.  I... Read More →
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
  Motivation

11:45am EST

See the Spark: How Strength-Based Practices Transform Student Motivation and Belonging
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
What if the key to unlocking student motivation was already in the room? This workshop helps TAs shift from deficit thinking to a lens that sees and builds on every student's inherent potential. Grounded in growth mindset research and the principles of positive psychology, participants will explore how recognizing and naming a student's character strengths — rather than focusing on what's...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Howard Moody

Howard Moody

Director, Heart of Play
I have been facitaitng play for most of my adult life. My work is all about the importance of connection and belonging and how play, in all its myriad forms, is hiw chidlren of all ages truly learn the best.
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
  Positive Behavior

11:45am EST

The Power of Movement
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
Beyond Exercise: The Educational Power of Movement is designed specifically for teacher aides and teaching assistants who support students throughout the school day. This interactive workshop explores how movement can be used as a powerful educational tool to improve student focus, behavior, emotional regulation, participation, and overall classroom engagement. Participants will learn how light...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Christina Collins
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
  Positive Behavior

11:45am EST

Collaboration and Fun: Increasing Joy and Inclusion in Public School
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
This presentation proposal focuses on supporting teacher aides in creating inclusive, engaging, and joyful learning experiences within self-contained classrooms. It will explore practical strategies for fostering student participation through collaborative activities, sensory-friendly environments, and project-based learning tailored to diverse needs. The session will also highlight total...
See More →
Speakers
SH
Tuesday November 3, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
  Special Education

12:55pm EST

Assisting Students with Phonemic Awareness: Fun with Alphabet Books, Syllables & Oral Language Development
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
In this session, teaching assistants will use alphabet books to support beginning readers’ oral language development and to help build associations between sounds and letters, use names to clap syllables, match beginning sounds, hear rhymes and segment words into sounds.
Speakers
avatar for Dana Brown

Dana Brown

Consultant, Dana Brown Professional Learning Services
I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a concentration in behavioral sciences, from Concordia College-Bronxville, a master’s degree in reading and literacy from Fordham University, and an advanced certificate in educational leadership from SUNY New Paltz.  I... Read More →
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
  Elementary

12:55pm EST

Sensory Play: Inclusivity & Individuality
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
We will discuss how temperament may affect how a child engages in sensory play. We will learn ways we can adapt as educators and adjust the same sensory activity for children with various temperaments.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Cichosz & Jackie Lee Sanchez

Monica Cichosz & Jackie Lee Sanchez

Sensory on Wheels
We are Monica (M.A. Developmental Psychology) and Jackie (M.S. Education), The Sensory on Wheels Team. We are both passionate educators who have spent the past decade working in various education realms- early childhood education, elementary education, and intervention services. We... Read More →
JS
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
  Elementary

12:55pm EST

The Power of Movement
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
Beyond Exercise: The Educational Power of Movement is designed specifically for teacher aides and teaching assistants who support students throughout the school day. This interactive workshop explores how movement can be used as a powerful educational tool to improve student focus, behavior, emotional regulation, participation, and overall classroom engagement. Participants will learn how light...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Christina Collins
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
  Positive Behavior

12:55pm EST

Yes, And!...: Using Improv Theater to Build Joy and Belonging in the Classroom: Practical Improv Techniques That Deepen Student Relationships and Energize Learning
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
What if the most powerful tools for building classroom community came wrapped in laughter — and required absolutely no acting experience whatsoever? This hands-on workshop introduces TAs to foundational improv techniques that spark joy, deepen student connection, and create the kind of psychologically safe environment where every learner feels seen and valued. Rooted in "Yes, and..." thinking,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Howard Moody

Howard Moody

Director, Heart of Play
I have been facitaitng play for most of my adult life. My work is all about the importance of connection and belonging and how play, in all its myriad forms, is hiw chidlren of all ages truly learn the best.
Tuesday November 3, 2026 12:55pm - 1:55pm EST
  Positive Behavior
 

Get help with the event

Contact event planner Event login
View support guides Find upcoming events
Create an event you'd love to attend!
Explore why organizers choose Sched • Success stories
Event App • Event scheduling • Event registration • Event ticketing • Sched forms • Call for papers • Badges • Conferences
© 2026. SCHED LLC - All rights reserved - Helping events since 2008
Meeting Planning Software • Privacy • Terms
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link

Filter sessions
Apply filters to sessions.
Tuesday, November 3
  • Elementary
  • Keynote
  • Motivation
  • Positive Behavior
  • Special Education