Davidson County Schools Summer Symposium 2026

Join us as we explore how Project-Based Learning, research, and technology can transform student engagement and deepen learning in K–5 classrooms. Discover practical strategies, collaborative ideas, and digital tools that help students investigate real-world problems, think critically, and create meaningful solutions. Walk away inspired with ready-to-use resources for your classroom! (Digital CEU)

New to LETRS? This session is your starting point. We’ll unpack what LETRS is, why it matters, and how it will support your literacy instruction all year long. You’ll get a clear overview of the structure, expectations, and key learning you’ll experience, plus practical ways to connect LETRS to your everyday teaching. Whether you’re feeling excited or unsure, this session will set you up with the clarity and confidence you need to begin your LETRS journey strong.

What does it look like when students truly learn through reading? In this session, we’ll dive into our third-grade knowledge-building units and explore how they are designed to deepen comprehension, build vocabulary, and connect ideas across texts. You’ll hear directly from teachers who have taught these units, what worked, what they learned, and how students responded. Walk away with practical insights, real classroom examples, and strategies you can use immediately to make these units come alive for your students.

A practical, engaging PD session designed to help teachers strengthen students’ problem-solving skills with clear routines, visual models, and language supports.

This session will show teachers how to use the third-grade ELA units in a cohesive, high-engagement way that integrates reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking.