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Accelerated Learning Institute
Accelerated Learning Institute
Grapevine, Texas | July 20–21, 2026
Day 1
Monday, July 20
Monday, July 20
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Prefunction Area
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Keynote—Acceleration for All! Why It Matters and How Teams Make It Happen
Sharon V. Kramer and Sarah Schuhl
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
9:15–9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30–11:00 a.m.
Anisa Baker-Busby—Leading With Purpose: Acting on the Right Work to Accelerate Learning [Leadership]
Location: Cowboys BC
Joe Cuddemi—Shifting From a Culture of Blame and Shame to a Culture of Dignity and Respect [School/Classroom Culture]
Location: Vineyard C
Sharon V. Kramer—The Cycle of Learning in Action [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Start Acceleration With Priority Standards and a Plan [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard A
Jeanne Spiller—Rise Together: High-Impact Practices That Move Schools Forward [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard B
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
12:00–1:30 p.m.
Anisa Baker-Busby—Accelerate What Matters: Strengthening Tier 1 to Propel Every Learner Forward [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Cowboys BC
Joe Cuddemi—Improving Communication and Collaboration Among the Adults [School/Classroom Culture]
Location: Vineyard C
Sharon V. Kramer—Learning Is Required! What if We Really Meant It? [Leadership]
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Designing Effective Mathematics Lessons to Accelerate Learning [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard A
Jeanne Spiller—Small Moves, Big Shifts: Ten-Minute Strategies That Change Engagement [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard B
1:30–1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45–2:15 p.m. (Session A)
2:30–3:00 p.m. (Session B)
High-Impact Strategies—Descriptions
Short "Ted Talk" sessons with tips and tricks to aid learning and school improvement
(Session A High-Impact Strategies are repeated in Session B.)
Anisa Baker-Busby—Partnering With Families to Accelerate Learning [School/Classroom Culture]
Location: Cowboys BC
Joe Cuddemi—Each One, Reach One [School/Classroom Culture]
Location: Vineyard C
Sharon V. Kramer—Audaciously Attainable Goals [Leadership]
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Step-Up and Transition Planning for Continuous Improvement [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard A
Jeanne Spiller—Unlocking the Room: Designing Learning So Every Student Can Enter [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard B
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Reception and Meet-and-Greet
Location: Prefunction Area
Day 2
Tuesday, July 21
Tuesday, July 21
Take the learning home with you. Visit our book co-op open onsite throughout the event.
7:00–8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location: Prefunction Area
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Keynote—Teach With Heart, Lead With Courage
Joe Cuddemi and Jeanne Spiller
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
9:15–9:30 a.m.
Break
9:30–11:00 a.m.
Anisa Baker-Busby—Accelerate Learning With Common Assessments [Leadership]
Location: Cowboys BC
Joe Cuddemi—Ten Minutes to Teach, a Lifetime to Practice [School/Classroom Culture]
Location: Vineyard C
Sharon V. Kramer—Good Attendance Begins in the Classroom [School/Classroom Culture]
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Planning for Effective Mathematics Interventions to Grow Learning [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard A
Jeanne Spiller—Every Student Can Be a Strong Reader and Writer: Strategies You Can Use Tomorrow [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard B
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lunch (provided)
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Anisa Baker-Busby—Aligning Actions With Values: Innovative Master Scheduling Approaches to Accelerate Learning [Leadership]
Location: Cowboys BC
Joe Cuddemi—The Impact of Classroom Culture on Student Behavior [School/Classroom Culture]
Location: Vineyard C
Sharon V. Kramer—Differentiate to Accelerate, But How? [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
Sarah Schuhl—Connecting Grading and Learning [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard A
Jeanne Spiller—Right Support, Right Time: Making Literacy Interventions That Work [Acceleration Strategies]
Location: Vineyard B
1:30–1:45 p.m.
Break
1:45–3:00 p.m.
Jumpstart Acceleration—Presenters aid in your collaborative team discussions.
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
Acceleration Action Plan Poster (Word doc)
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15–3:30 p.m.
Celebrations and Inspiring Actions
Anisa Baker-Busby
Location: Silverlake Ballroom
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