LT Conference 2025: Full Schedule

Celebrating ten years of passionate educators shaping minds, touching hearts, and inspiring the future!

Welcome to the Lake Travis ISD Learning Together Conference 2025!

WHO: All Instructional Staff

WHEN: Thursday & Friday February 13th and 14th

LOCATION: LTHS Annex Building

START TIME: 8:00am both days!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and this year is extra special as we mark our 10th anniversary! We are thrilled to bring everyone together for 2 days of learning, collaboration, and celebration. For a full decade, we’ve poured our hearts and souls into fostering educational excellence, and now it’s time to honor that journey together.

Check out additional details below!

Please bring your device to use in sessions!
Attendance will be collected in each session.
Learner Profile
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G eneral map of our venue
Mother’s room - Annex Main Office
Lost and Found - Annex Main Office
Dress: Thursday - Campus Spirit Wear ; Friday - Festive Valentine’s Attire

Daily Schedule

Thursday, February 13, 2025

8:00 - 8:45 KICK-OFF in PAC
8:45 - 9:15 Transition & Breakfast
9:15 - 10:15 SESSION 1
10:15 - 10:30 Transition
10:30 - 11:30 SESSION 2
11:30 - 1:00 LUNCH
1:15 - 2:15 SESSION 3
2:15 - 2:30 Transition
2:30 - 3:30 SESSION 4

Friday, February 14, 2025

8:00 - 8:45 Morning Meet-ups & Breakfast
8:45 - 9:45 SESSION 5
9:45 - 10:00 Transition
10:00 - 11:00 SESSION 6
11:00 - 12:30 LUNCH
12:45 - 2:30 Team Time (1 hour, 45 minutes)
2:30 - 2:45 Transition
2:45 - 3:30 CLOSING in PAC

Scroll down to register for the Breakout Sessions!

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9:15am CST

Sound Walls & Science of Reading Strategies: Fun & Engaging Ideas for K-2! FILLING

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am CST

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Come hang out with Laura and Jenn for an hour packed with "all things" sound walls and Science of Reading (SoR)! Friends and teaching buddies since 1996, these two bring a ton of experience, a wealth of literacy tips, and a ton of passion for helping young learners thrive in their reading and writing. Get ready for an interactive, fun-filled time full of fresh ideas and practical strategies that you’ll definitely want to take back to your classroom!

Speakers

Jennifer Lyssy

ES Kindergarten Teacher, 107 - Rough Hollow Elementary School

Laura Staal

Professor of Literacy, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

AboutDr. Laura Staal, an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP), has served education for over 30 years. Her work has brought her across the country, as an educator in Michigan, California, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am CST
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Focus on early literacy K-2!

10:30am CST

Sound Walls & Science of Reading Strategies: Fun & Engaging Ideas for K-2! FILLING

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST

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Speakers

Jennifer Lyssy

ES Kindergarten Teacher, 107 - Rough Hollow Elementary School

Laura Staal

Professor of Literacy, University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
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Focus on early literacy K-2!

1:15pm CST

Integrating Desmos into Our Classes and Assessments LIMITED

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST

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STAAR, AP Exams, ACT, SAT, PSAT all allow the use of Desmos inside their secure testing environment. Come see how this is a win for our kids, and can be a win for us. We will go through advantages of this software, how to use it on a secure assessment, and common pitfalls to watch out for.

Speakers

Robert Huffaker

HS Math Teacher, 001 - Lake Travis High School

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CST
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K-12