TA Impact: Powering Student Success 2026

TA Impact: Powering Student Success 2026

8:15am EST

Breakfast and Registration

9:00am EST

You Matter More Than You Think: The Power of Classroom Support Staff- Keynote

10:00am EST

Sensory Play: More Than Just Play From Overwhelmed to Equipped: Practical Tools for Classroom Support & Self-Management The Ripple Effect — Teaching Assistants as Agents of Student Growth Building Relational Trust and Connection with a Joyful Mindset The Power of Movement Neuroaffirming Educational Practices: Supporting Learners from a Communication/Regulation Lens Neurodivergence and Science of Reading: Assisting Sensory Learners with the Reading Research

11:00am EST

11:45am EST

The Invisible Sense Motivating Kids to Learn

See the Spark: How Strength-Based Practices Transform Student Motivation and Belonging The Power of Movement Collaboration and Fun: Increasing Joy and Inclusion in Public School

12:55pm EST

Assisting Students with Phonemic Awareness: Fun with Alphabet Books, Syllables & Oral Language Development Sensory Play: Inclusivity & Individuality The Power of Movement Yes, And!...: Using Improv Theater to Build Joy and Belonging in the Classroom: Practical Improv Techniques That Deepen Student Relationships and Energize Learning