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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Attendance will be collected in each session.
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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!

9:15am CST

How to Motivate Students Who Are Not as Motivated FULL

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

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In this interactive session, you will learn about practices and ways to assist in motivating students who are less motivated to participate in class, or complete work

Speakers

Cody Redfern

Assistant Principal - Middle School, 043 - Bee Cave Middle School

As an assistant principal I have a passion for education, supporting each and every student, teacher and staff member, along with building relationships. I graduated from Texas Tech University with my undergrad degree in Multidisciplinary studies and went to Lubbock Christian University... Read More →

Zoe Swift

MS Instructional Support/Literacy Teacher, 043 - Bee Cave Middle School

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

10:30am CST

Emergent Tree Pilot School Review LIMITED

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

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As a pilot school for emergent tree we have received additional training and implemented additional practices that other schools have not. This session will be our attempt to share how these practices have positively impacted our campus and provide options for all district employees to implement into their roles in working with students.

Speakers

Kendall Sealy

Counselor - Middle School, 042 - Hudson Bend Middle School

Laura Keogh

Principal - Middle School, 042 - Hudson Bend Middle School

Brian Gill

Assistant Principal - Middle School, 042 - Hudson Bend Middle School

Clark Fredrickson

Assistant Principal - Middle School, 042 - Hudson Bend Middle School

Tatiana Chavez

Assistant Principal - Middle School, 042 - Hudson Bend Middle School

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
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K-12

1:15pm CST

DBT in Schools FULL

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

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This session, led by behavior specialist and licensed clinical social worker Joelle Nagel, explores the integration of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles into school settings. It focuses on equipping students with skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Through practical tools like the Mindfulness House, Wise Mind exercises, and frameworks such as DEAR MAN, attendees will learn actionable strategies to help students navigate challenging emotions, build resilience, and foster healthier relationships.

Speakers

Joelle Nagel

Behavior Specialist, 908 - Special Services

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

2:30pm CST

Pit Stops: Responding to PLC Q3 and Q4 while the race is happening! LIMITED

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

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When getting through all the material we know the race needs to go on! BUT we can also allow for some pit stops as students are learning to make sure their cars are in good shape to continue the race. Come talk through ways to visit the pits during a race and what we can do to help kids!

Speakers

Dana Schrader

Humanities Coordinator, 727 - Curriculum & Instruction

I love to find creative ways to guide kids in to learning!

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
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K-12

10:00am CST

Guided Grouping- Cross Curricular (Humanities & STEM) LIMITED

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

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In our session, you will participate in guided stations that can be used in your classroom that involves all learning types. Students will utilize small group stations that rotate every 20 minutes with 2 rotations per day. Teacher acts like a facilitator and works along side groups that are student driven.

Speakers

Souvany Jennings

ES 4th Grade Teacher, 102 - Lakeway Elementary School

Foodie. Loves to Cook. Teenage savvy and a Band parent. Enjoy teaching with like-minded individuals. #LearningisFUN.

Kennedy King

ES 4th Grade Teacher, 102 - Lakeway Elementary School

Karla Trevino

ES 4th Grade Teacher, 102 - Lakeway Elementary School

Hello Everyone, My name is Karla Trevino. My husband and I have lived in Lakeway since 1996. We raised our 3 children here and they all attended the LTISD schools.Luke and Olivia are graduates and Presley is a Senior this year at LTHS. I currently teach 4th at Lakeway Elementary... Read More →

Blair DaGian

ES 4th Grade Teacher, 102 - Lakeway Elementary School

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

12:45pm CST

Third Social Studies Team Time LIMITED

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

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Team Time

Moderators

Bridgette DeLong

Teacher on Special Assignment, 105 - Serene Hills Elementary School

I have worked in LTISD school district for 8 years now. My roles have been 5th grade reading and social studies teacher, MTSS/504 Coordinator and now TOSA at SHE. I love data, making spreadsheets to organize information and finding resources to help teachers' lives more manageabl... Read More →

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