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9:30am EDT

Empowering Student Voice through Choice

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

This professional development session will equip teachers with practical strategies to implement literary circles using student choice texts across all subject areas—not just ELA. Participants will explore how choice increases engagement, supports diverse learners, and builds independence, while leaving with ready-to-use structures for immediate classroom application.

Speakers

Valerie Dennis

Librarian, MSD of Pike Township

I taught English/Language arts for 16 years before becoming our school Librarian. My passion is building media literacy with students and helping them prepare to be impactful citizens in an ever-changing world.

Brandon Kepley

Librarian, MSD of Pike Township

Shannon Rollins

Librarian, MSD of Pike Township

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Q117

6th-8th, All content areas

10:45am EDT

Empowering Student Voice through Choice

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

This professional development session will equip teachers with practical strategies to implement literary circles using student choice texts across all subject areas—not just ELA. Participants will explore how choice increases engagement, supports diverse learners, and builds independence, while leaving with ready-to-use structures for immediate classroom application.

Speakers

Valerie Dennis

Librarian, MSD of Pike Township

I taught English/Language arts for 16 years before becoming our school Librarian. My passion is building media literacy with students and helping them prepare to be impactful citizens in an ever-changing world.

Brandon Kepley

Librarian, MSD of Pike Township

Shannon Rollins

Librarian, MSD of Pike Township

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Q117

6th-8th, All content areas