The New Art and Science of Teaching
El Paso, Texas | October 6–7, 2026
Venue
Hilton Garden Inn El Paso University
111 W University Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
Venue
Hilton Garden Inn El Paso University
111 W University Ave
El Paso, TX 79902
Workshop Overview
Effective teaching is both complex and essential. This workshop equips educators at every level—teachers, principals, and superintendents—with practical tools and strategies to strengthen their instructional practices and improve student achievement.
Discussion and learning will focus on the importance of a common language for talking about instruction and a framework for effective teaching using the New Art and Science of Teaching framework, which provides teachers with research-based strategies they can use in their classrooms.
Learning Outcomes
Explore the common language of instruction and a framework for effective teaching.
Discover instructional strategies that increase your effectiveness during both in-person and online instruction.
Engage with colleagues from around to the country to collaborate and learn together.
Agenda
Kristin Poage
Kristin Poage is a middle school principal, district leader, and professional development presenter who helped lead standards-based grading and assessment efforts in Monroe County schools in Indiana. She has served as adjunct faculty at Indiana University and presents for Marzano Resources, supporting schools and districts with standards-based grading and highly engaged classrooms. Kristin also serves on the governing body and as a certification reviewer for the High Reliability Teacher program. She received the Franklin Initiative’s 2010 Educator of the Year Award.
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You will receive a certificate of participation six weeks after the event concludes.
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