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Workshop Registration Details

Workshop Id

368166

Workshop Title

Illuminate Curriculum Conference 2026

Description

Join us for the third annual Illuminate Conference, a dynamic and inclusive curriculum conference designed for educators across all grades and content areas, with a special focus on math, science, social studies, and ELAR. Illuminate 2026 brings together passionate teachers, curriculum specialists, and educational leaders to explore innovative ideas, share practical strategies, and recharge their work in classrooms and districts.

Day 1 will feature keynote speaker Gerry Brooks, bringing his signature humor and honest take on education that will have you laughing, nodding, and feeling seen. The conference also includes engaging microsessions, a lively vendor hall, and plenty of giveaways. Closer to the conference, you will receive an email with instructions for registering for breakouts.

Illuminate is where ideas come to shine. Our goal is to spotlight great teaching, spark meaningful collaboration, and inspire the kind of work that moves education forward. Join us as we learn, connect, and help shape what comes next.

Standard Fee for Region 7 Participants

$200.00

Max Participants

432

Min Participants

Registered/Waitlist

407/0

CPE Hours

Stipend

Credit Type

CPE

Stipend Rate

$0.00

Subject Information

Conferences

Audience

Administrators
Curriculum Directors
Principals
Teachers

Grade Level

Kinder
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th

TPESS/TTESS

TPESS 1b Effective instructional practices
TPESS 1d Maximize learning for all students
TTESS 1.3 Knowledge of Students
TTESS 1.4 Activities

COOPs

*Free/Discounted to Region 7 Districts /Charters ($200)
Academic Content Coop (FREE)

Workshop Materials

Title

Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name	Workshop Date	Begin Time	End Time
Education Service Center Oak Room*	7/15/2026	8:30 AM	3:30 PM
Administration Region 7 Lobby	7/15/2026	8:30 AM	3:30 PM
Administration Region 7 Lobby	7/16/2026	8:30 AM	3:30 PM
Education Service Center Oak Room*	7/16/2026	8:30 AM	3:30 PM
Education Service Center Aspen Room	7/16/2026	9:30 AM	10:30 AM

Workshop Presenter(s)

Name
Brooke Kinsman
ANGELA VENTERS

Workshop Contacts

Name	Type	Department	E-Mail	Phone
KELLIE HENLEY	Contact		khenley@esc7.net	(903) 988-6893
Wendy Marshall	Contact		wmarshall@esc7.net	(903) 988-6806

Workshop Liaison(s)

Name	Email

Sessions

Wednesday July 15, 2026
421839	Learning on Track: Differentiation With a Digital Twist 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Dogwood Room* Illuminate 2026: Differentiation is essential—but it can feel overwhelming. In this engaging session, educators will explore practical ways to leverage artificial intelligence to support differentiated instruction without increasing workload. Participants will learn how to use AI to generate academic vocabulary supports, analyze student tasks for misconceptions, create choice boards, and design scaffolded learning experiences. Walk away with ready-to-use prompts and strategies that help meet the needs of diverse learners while maintaining rigor - and not compromising Tier 1 instruction. (Grades K-2; 3-5)	Grades 3-5 Grades K-2	27/50

Special Accommodations

For requests for special accommodations for this workshop, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least ten(10) business days prior to the workshop date.