Region 18 Round-Up 2025: Learning Under the West Texas Sun: Full Schedule

10:34am CDT

Enhancing Mathematical Learning for Gifted and Talented Students: Using Choice Boards for Differentiation

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:34am - 11:30am CDT

In this interactive session, participants will explore the power of choice boards as an effective tool for differentiating math instruction for gifted and talented students. Choice boards allow students to take ownership of their learning by offering multiple pathways to demonstrate their understanding, deepen their problem-solving skills, and engage with content in meaningful ways.

Speakers

Katy Ochoa

K-12 Math, Region 18

Katy Ochoa is a Math Consultant and C&I Coordinator at Region 18. Katy has 23 years of experience in education and is excited to present at the 2nd annual Region 18 Roundup.

Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:34am - 11:30am CDT
Conference Room B 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Elementary, Math

Audience Grades K-5
Subject Mathematics

2:02pm CDT

Elevating Mathematical Thinking: A Bloom's Taxonomy Approach

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:02pm - 2:57pm CDT

Conference Room B

Explore how Bloom’s Taxonomy can elevate mathematical thinking and challenge all learners—especially gifted students. This session equips math and GT teachers with practical strategies to design tasks and questions that promote higher-order thinking across all levels of Bloom’s. Learn how to deepen student engagement, foster creative problem-solving, and build a classroom culture that encourages rigorous and reflective mathematical discourse.

Speakers

Ben Ozuna

Elementary Math, ESC 18

Ben Ozuna is an Elementary Math Consultant at Region 18 with over 18 years of experience in bilingual and ESL elementary math and reading instruction. He has also served as an instructional coach and is passionate about helping all students—especially English learners—succeed... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:02pm - 2:57pm CDT
Conference Room B 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Elementary, Math

Audience Grades K-5
Subject Mathematics

3:04pm CDT

"Stimulating Math Learning through Children's Literature"

Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:04pm - 4:00pm CDT

Conference Room B

Come discover the magic of blending storytelling with math and leave with ideas to transform your classroom into a space where both literature and numbers come to life!

Students who love good literature can often face challenges when it comes to mathematics, even our gifted students. However, research shows that integrating engaging stories and books can be a powerful tool to spark curiosity and enhance mathematical understanding for all students.
In this session, we’ll explore ways to nurture a love for both literature and mathematics to support all students, including Emergent Bilingual students.
Join us as we discuss creative strategies to integrate math concepts into your existing literature-based curriculum. Learn how to use beloved children’s books to bring abstract math concepts to life, making them more accessible and engaging for all learners. You’ll walk away with practical ideas that align with ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading) and Mathematics TEKS.

Speakers

Socorro Gutierrez

K-5 Mathematics Consultant, Region 18 ESC

Socorro Gutierrez is an Education Consultant for Region 18 Education Service Center. Mrs. Gutierrez provides support and professional development to district educators in order to positively impact student performance. Prior to joining Region 18 in 2018, Mrs. Gutierrez worked in Tulia... Read More →

Maria Mata

Bilingual/ESL/Title III, Region 18 ESC

Maria Mata began her educational career in 2004 with Midland Independent School District, where she taught Elementary Bilingual and Dual Language for six years. She then served as a District Bilingual Coach for two years. During her time at MISD, she actively participated in the districtwide... Read More →

Tuesday July 22, 2025 3:04pm - 4:00pm CDT
Conference Room B 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Elementary, Math

Audience Grades K-5
Subject Bilingual/ESL, Mathematics

8:30am CDT

Unlocking the Power of Desmos: From STAAR Success to College Math Mastery

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:25am CDT

Tech Room 10

Have you ever wondered what the Desmos calculator is truly capable of? Can it really support student success on the STAAR test? And what about higher-level math—can it hold up in advanced or even college-level courses? In this session, we’ll explore the wide range of features Desmos offers, from graphing to interactive visualizations, and how these tools can transform student understanding across math levels. Whether you're helping students aim for Masters on the STAAR or looking to enrich upper-level math instruction, you'll leave with practical tips, classroom strategies, and a deeper appreciation for this powerful tool.

Speakers

Cassie Anderson

Secondary/ Algebra 1 Honors, Financial Math, PreCal, Dual Credit College Algebra and College PreCal, Crane ISD/ Crane High School

I am Cassie Anderson. I have been teaching math for 19 years. I have taught everything from 7th grade math - College Precal. I have taught Algebra 1 off and on for many years of my carear and try to find anything I can to help students succeed. I am currently teaching algebra 1 honors... Read More →

Wednesday July 23, 2025 8:30am - 9:25am CDT
Tech Room 10 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Secondary, Math

Audience Grades 6-12
Subject Mathematics

9:32am CDT

Press-To-Test, No Problem: STAAR® Algebra 1 EOC Work Arounds for Locked Features

Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:32am - 10:27am CDT

Tech Room 10

Are you trying to graph an expression? How about determining the solution set to an inequality? What if you need to solve a system of equations? With the TI-Nspire^TM CX ii in Press-To-Test for the STAAR® Algebra 1 EOC answering these questions and more can become challenging. Or maybe not. Join this session to examine how solving these problems are not problems but opportunities to explore Nspire^TM technology and Algebra 1 skills needed to make these problems a breeze.

Speakers

Patrick Moseley

High School Math, Ector CISD / Permian HS

I have been teaching for over twenty years and I am currently the Mathematics Department Chair at Permian High School. I am also a T3 Regional Instructor.

Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:32am - 10:27am CDT
Tech Room 10 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Secondary, Math

Audience Grades 6-12
Subject Mathematics

10:34am CDT

Enhancing Mathematical Learning for Gifted and Talented Students: Using Choice Boards for Differentiation

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:34am - 11:30am CDT

Conference Room D

Speakers

Katy Ochoa

K-12 Math, Region 18

Katy Ochoa is a Math Consultant and C&I Coordinator at Region 18. Katy has 23 years of experience in education and is excited to present at the 2nd annual Region 18 Roundup.

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:34am - 11:30am CDT
Conference Room D 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Secondary, Math

Audience Grades 6-12
Subject Mathematics, GT

10:34am CDT

Using TI Nspire™ Technology to Explore Mathematical Concepts in the Pre-Calculus Classroom

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:34am - 11:30am CDT

Tech Room 10

Are your students finding Trig Functions challenging? Are your students having a difficult time with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions? How about Vectors? This session is for you! In this session, we will explore strategies and activities that will enhance the Pre-Calculus Classroom.

Speakers

Patrick Moseley

High School Math, Ector CISD / Permian HS

I have been teaching for over twenty years and I am currently the Mathematics Department Chair at Permian High School. I am also a T3 Regional Instructor.

Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:34am - 11:30am CDT
Tech Room 10 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Secondary, Math

Audience Grades 9-12
Subject Mathematics

1:00pm CDT

Roving Around

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:55pm CDT

Tech Room 10

In this session we will do some coding with the TI Rover to draw some shapes, avoid some obstacles, push things around, and maybe even write a signature. We will explore the Stem, Science, and Math behind using the Rover in your classroom.

Speakers

Patrick Moseley

High School Math, Ector CISD / Permian HS

I have been teaching for over twenty years and I am currently the Mathematics Department Chair at Permian High School. I am also a T3 Regional Instructor.

Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:55pm CDT
Tech Room 10 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Secondary, Math

Audience Grades 6-12
Subject Mathematics, Science, STEM

2:02pm CDT

Using TI Nspire™ Technology to Ramp Up Questioning in Math and Science Classrooms

Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:02pm - 2:57pm CDT

Tech Room 10

Math and Science teachers will explore how TI Nspire™ technology can encourage students to answer questions, show work, and think more in a safe environment.

Wednesday July 23, 2025 2:02pm - 2:57pm CDT
Tech Room 10 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Secondary, Math

Audience Grades 6-12
Subject Mathematics, Science

3:04pm CDT

CBR 2s Make a Right: Data Collection in the Math, Science, and STEM Classrooms

Wednesday July 23, 2025 3:04pm - 4:00pm CDT

Tech Room 10

In this session we will use the CBR 2 and other data collection tools to collect data that students can analyze and make predictions. Get ready to roll up your sleaves and see how to create data and how it can be incorporated into your Math, Science, and STEM classrooms.

Speakers

Patrick Moseley

High School Math, Ector CISD / Permian HS

I have been teaching for over twenty years and I am currently the Mathematics Department Chair at Permian High School. I am also a T3 Regional Instructor.

Wednesday July 23, 2025 3:04pm - 4:00pm CDT
Tech Room 10 2811 La Force Blvd, Midland, TX 79706, USA

Secondary, Math

Audience Grades 6-12
Subject Mathematics, Science, STEM, Technology

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