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!

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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!

1:15pm CST

Differentiation in the Secondary Classroom LIMITED

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

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By the end of the session, participants will:

1. Understand the key principles of differentiated instruction (DI).
2. Explore strategies for differentiating content, process, and product in secondary classrooms.
3. Develop a plan to incorporate DI into their current curriculum.

Speakers

Ryan O'Donoghue

Assistant Principal - High School, 001 - Lake Travis High School

Ryan has dedicated over two decades to education, beginning with a 17-year tenure as a band director before transitioning into administration, where he is now in his third year. Passionate about student accountability, differentiation, and fostering positive relationships, Ryan works... Read More →

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

2:30pm CST

Differentiation in the Secondary Classroom FULL

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST

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Speakers

Ryan O'Donoghue

Assistant Principal - High School, 001 - Lake Travis High School

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
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Secondary

8:45am CST

Novel Talk LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST

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Do you feel passionate about novel selection and instruction in the MS ELA classroom? This session is open and highly recommended for all Middle School ELA teachers interested in discussing the vertical alignment of novels used in the ELA classroom and appropriate strategies for novel instruction.

Speakers

Amanda Prehn

Director- Curriculum & Instruction, 727 - Curriculum & Instruction

Lauren Feist

Instructional Coach, 727 - Curriculum & Instruction

Lauren Feist is the MS Humanities Instructional Coach for Lake Travis ISD. Previously, she worked as the ELA Department Chair at Bee Cave Middle School since the school's opening. She was honored to be named Teacher of the Year for 2024-25 in her last year of teaching. Before that... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am CST
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K-12

10:00am CST

From Chaos to Clarity: Helping Students with Executive Function Challenges FULL

Friday February 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST

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Executive function skills are essential for student success, yet many struggle with organization, time management, and self-regulation. This session will break down what executive function is, who it affects, and how challenges manifest in the classroom. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of these difficulties and leave with four practical, research-backed tools to help students improve their executive functioning skills and thrive academically.

Speakers

Summer Miller

ES 3rd Grade Teacher, 106 - West Cypress Hills Elem School

Jessica Pulaski

ES 1st Grade Teacher, 106 - West Cypress Hills Elem School

Friday February 14, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am CST
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K-12

12:45pm CST

Fourth Math Team Time LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 12:45pm - 2:30pm CST

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Team Time

Moderators

Sebastian Espinoza

Principal - Elementary School, 101 - Lake Travis Elementary School

Friday February 14, 2025 12:45pm - 2:30pm CST
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Team Time