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!

9:15am CST

LTHS Bird Walk FULL

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

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Take a walk, get out in nature, and learn about the birds that make the Lake Travis area their home. You'll also learn about tools and resources for incorporating birds and nature into your class.

Speakers

Kimberly Kight

SLP, 908 - Special Services

You may know me as your friendly BCMS Speech-Language Pathologist, but I'm also a birder. I became obsessed with birding a few years ago and am now part of Travis Audubon's Master Birder class of 2025. Birding are amazing. Birds are dinosaurs! Birds open you (and your students) up... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 9:15am - 10:15am CST
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K-12

10:30am CST

Creating Paraprofessional Buy In: A How To for Cultivating a Positive Classroom FULL

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

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In this interactive session you will learn quick, easy and effective ways to create motivation for paraprofessionals and a positive classroom environment. We will go through research based strategies, effective practices to give paraprofessionals autonomy and roles within the classroom, and reinforcement strategies for adults. There will be time for sharing effective strategies and personal anecdotes. Bring your entire self contained, collab class or resource team!

Speakers

Erin Russo

ES SpEd - ECSE Teacher, 105 - Serene Hills Elementary School

Behavior Intervention Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis, Classroom Management, Assessment, Managing programs and para professionals

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

1:15pm CST

From Chaos to Clarity: The Role of Data in Behavior Management FULL

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

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This interactive session focuses on the essentials of collecting accurate and objective behavior data to improve student outcomes. Participants will learn how to use key data collection methods, including Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) recording, frequency, duration, daily behavior report card, and partial interval sampling. Through real-life examples and hands-on practice, educators will gain the skills to gather clear, actionable data that drives effective interventions and supports. By the end of the training, attendees will be equipped to confidently implement data collection strategies, analyze patterns, and make informed decisions to foster positive behavioral change in their students.

Speakers

Lauren Sobolewski

Behavior Specialist, 908 - Special Services

Lauren holds a master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Texas.With over 10... Read More →

Kylie Cooper

Behavior Specialist, 908 - Special Services

Kylie Cooper is a passionate Behavior Specialist at LTISD, serving students at Lakeway Elementary. Kylie has worked with children and adolescents in grades K-12 in various settings including schools, clinics, and in the home. Kylie has worked with individuals who have Autism and/or... Read More →

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

2:30pm CST

Supporting Our Student's Mental Health FULL

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

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The social work team will provide trauma informed classroom management skills for dealing with big behaviors.

Speakers

Jennifer Garrigan

Director of Counseling & Health Services, 914 - Organizational Services

Jennifer comes to LTISD from the Comal Independent School District, where she served as Director of Counseling and Student Support. In this role, she led a team of more than 90 counselors and social workers, developed districtwide programs focused on crisis intervention, mental health... Read More →

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

8:45am CST

LTHS Bird Walk FULL

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

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Take a walk, get out in nature, and learn about the birds that make the Lake Travis area their home. You'll also learn about tools and resources for incorporating birds and nature into your class.

Speakers

Kimberly Kight

SLP, 908 - Special Services

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

10:00am CST

Tech to Empower: Unlocking Potential with Assistive Tools LIMITED

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

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The role of the Assistive Technology Team including AT Basics at LTISD, basic tech versus high tech, collecting trial data, and navigating the paperwork.

Speakers

Sarah Ingram

Clerk - Special Services, 908 - Special Services

John Cox

Assistive Technology, 908 - Special Services

Support Assistive Technology for LTISD Special Services. Call me at 512.533.7919 or email coxj@ltisdschools.org

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

12:45pm CST

7th Grade Texas History Team Time LIMITED

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

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Team Time

Moderators

Chad Ouellette

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

I have been in the education field for 23 years with roles including elementary teacher, middle school assistant principal, principal, assistant director of special education. I have found working with teachers and parents to develop our next future leaders is always changing and... Read More →

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