Davidson County Schools Summer Symposium 2026

This summer session will focus on implementing differentiated instruction in CTE classrooms to meet the diverse academic, technical, and career readiness needs of all students. Participants will explore practical strategies for modifying content, process, and products to increase engagement, strengthen skill development, and support learner success in hands-on, career-focused settings. The session will also provide opportunities to design classroom-ready activities, share ideas with peers, and create a plan for applying differentiated instruction in ways that enhance student achievement and prepare learners for future careers.

This hands-on session is designed for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and CDCs to build proficiency in the NCCTE Admin Platform. Participants will learn how to navigate the system to verify student enrollment, confirm accommodations, and access vital instructional resources. This workshop focuses on ensuring data accuracy for teacher effectiveness and streamlining the pre- and post-testing process.

This fast-paced interactive workshop is designed for middle school CTE teachers implementing the NCDPI EY30 Career Explorations course. As students in grades 6-8 navigate identity and decision-making, this session will focus on transforming traditional career education into immersive, hands-on learning experiences.

Designed for high school educators launching the NCDPI CS10 Introduction to Computer Science course, this fast-paced session provides a strategic overview of the course framework, key resources, and essential pedagogical approaches.

Ready to move beyond “more work” and into meaningful challenge for gifted learners? This session equips middle and high school educators with practical strategies, ready-to-use lesson ideas, and engaging project-based learning experiences that promote critical thinking and deeper understanding across content areas. Discover how to design rigorous, differentiated learning that keeps gifted students motivated and growing. Walk away with tools you can implement immediately to elevate learning in your classroom.

"Support for Gifted Learners in Middle Grades" explores the unique cognitive, emotional, and social characteristics of gifted middle schoolers—including twice-exceptional learners—and tackles the myths,  and barriers that keep them from reaching their full potential. Learn about  research-backed instructional strategies like curriculum compacting, acceleration, and flexible grouping to impact student growth in your classroom.