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The magic of CAST lies in the spark of discovery—where dynamic workshops and featured sessions ignite curiosity and innovation.
Explore the full schedule of sessions. Use the search to locate sessions by these Featured Speakers.
Paul Andersen | Consultant & Content CreatorPaul Andersen is an educational consultant and YouTube creator living in Bozeman, Montana. Paul is an experienced educator, having taught science in Montana for 20 years. He has spent the last 10 years providing professional development on inquiry and three-dimensional instruction around the world. He has shared his expertise with many districts in Texas as schools implement the Revised Science TEKS.
Mastering 3-D Instruction: A Hands-on Guide for K–12 Teachers
1:00 PM–2:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, and 8:00 AM–9:00 AM, Friday, November 14
Using Mini-Lessons to Teach the RTC and SEP for K–12 Teachers
4:00 PM–5:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, and 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, Friday, November 14
Arlevia Davis | Science Instructional Specialist, TeacherArlevia Davis is a passionate science educator with experience teaching biology, chemistry, and physics across K–12 levels. She's served as a teacher, mentor, and science specialist. Committed to engaging all learners, she creates research-based lessons that support diverse student needs and inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and lasting understanding.
Make Learning Stick With Tried-and-True Tricks (STAT Chat)
10:00 AM–10:20 AM, Friday, November 14
Defining Differentiation in the Science Classroom
8:00 AM–9:00 AM, Saturday, November 15
Dr. Julie Jackson | Science Education ResearcherJulie Jackson, PhD (aka The Science Toolkit), has published research articles in international and national journals and has coauthored over 90 textbooks. Her research interest is academic language acquisition. She developed interactive word walls, which have transformed K–12 vocabulary instruction. She has a record of integrating research-based practices into highly effective, standards-aligned instruction that benefits diverse populations.
Bridging Science and Stories: Experience Three-Dimensional Learning With The Three Billy Goats Gruff (with Jason Harding, King’s College)
2:30 PM–3:30 PM, Thursday, November 13
Transform Static Word Walls Into Interactive Learning Tools
9:30 AM–10:30 AM, Friday, November 14
Okhee Lee | Award-Winning National SpeakerOkhee Lee is a professor in the Steinhardt School at New York University. She is committed to advancing research, policy, and practice that promote STEM and language learning for all students, particularly multilingual learners. Lee served as leader for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Diversity and Equity Team.
Asset-Oriented Framing of Science and Language Learning With Multilingual Learners (with Jennifer Meyer and JW Marshall, Summit K12)
2:00 PM–3:00 PM, Friday, November 14
Victor Sampson | Instructional Model ExpertVictor Sampson, PhD, is an Associate Professor of STEM Education at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his PhD from Arizona State University in 2007 and is an expert in STEM education, education theory and practice, educational research, and the development of new instructional models and materials.
Classroom Experiences Students Won't Forget and Can't Get Outside of School
11:30 AM–12:30 PM, Thursday, November 13
Boosting Participation During Lessons: Ways to Get Students Talking More
8:00 AM–9:00 AM, Friday, November 14
Matt Wells | Teacher, Consultant, TrainerMatt Wells is an award-winning teacher, science department chair, AP consultant, GT trainer, and workshop presenter based in Houston, Texas. A dynamic speaker and Past President of both the Science Teachers Association of Texas and the Texas Association of Biology Teachers, Matt loves helping teachers apply neuroscience to the classroom.
The Power of Failure in the Science Classroom
2:30 PM–3:30 PM, Thursday, November 13