Want to increase student engagement, strengthen classroom discussions, and help students think more deeply about their learning? This interactive session will explore how accountable talk can transform classroom conversations into meaningful learning experiences. Participants will walk away with practical strategies, discussion routines, and classroom-ready ideas that encourage students to listen, respond, justify their thinking, and build on the ideas of others.
Designed with elementary classrooms in mind, this session will highlight ways to create a safe and structured environment where all students feel confident sharing their thinking. Teachers will experience engaging discussion activities firsthand and leave with resources that can be implemented immediately across content areas. Whether you are looking to increase participation, improve academic vocabulary, or strengthen student reasoning skills, this session will provide tools to make student conversations more purposeful, collaborative, and impactful.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT Room #1415
