BOLT Conference 2025

Learn360 is a PK-12 cross-curricular multimedia resource library of videos, audio, printables, learning games, and interactive lessons provided to school districts and open enrollment charter schools through TexQuest. This session will provide an overview of the resources in Learn360 and demonstrate the tools and features of the platform to keep students actively engaged instead of passively viewing video content.

This session introduces the laws and Board Policies that impact school libraries today. Explore the legal and ethical implications of HB 900, how to prepare for challenges to your library's offerings, and develop a plan to proactively address meeting the future needs of your students and campus.

Whether in the classroom, the library, or at home, support the development of early literacy skills using TeachingBooks tools and resources. Discover titles that support fluency and complement instruction. Utilize printables and lessons to practice skill building. In this session you will learn how to use TeachingBooks to:
- Browse for books that reinforce phonics and phonological awareness instruction
- Engage beginner readers with games, book readings, and activities
- Find phonics printables and instructional routines, vocabulary templates and concept lessons
TeachingBooks is a comprehensive Pk-12 literacy service and TexQuest resource.

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Explore TeachingBooks' time-saving tools and engaging resources for books that can build literacy connections across the curriculum!
Engage readers with author recordings, book trailers, book readings, and games.
Extend learning with discussion guides, activities, ready-to-use and customizable lessons.
Enrich learning by embedding resources and sharing ready-to-print bookmarks and flyers.
Discover teaching ideas, standards connections, list-making and early literacy tools, new Book Resumes, and more!
TeachingBooks is a comprehensive Pk-12 literacy service and TexQuest resource.

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Discover how ClassLink OneSync, a powerful IAM solution built for education, automates identity management and streamlines workflows. From automated imports to reconciling and deactivating accounts, OneSync takes the guesswork out of managing student data and saves tech teams from spending hundreds of hours on manual account creation and management.

Inclusive Learning: Leveraging Technology to Support Students with Disabilities" highlights innovative tools and strategies that make learning more accessible. This session will explore assistive technologies and other technology tools that help students with disabilities thrive in the classroom. Attendees will leave with practical insights on how to integrate technology to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment for all students.

Interested in coding and STEM, but haven’t found the right fit? Whether you’re experienced or have never coded, this session presents a simple approach to exploring the foundations of computer languages. Learn about ready-to-implement resources that help kids realize the connection between what they are learning and how that intersects with STEM careers. Free resources using familiar technology will help you AND your students find where fun and learning collide!

Unleash the full potential of Google’s powerful tools in this dynamic and interactive session! From hidden features in Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets to advanced search techniques and collaboration hacks, you’ll learn the tips and tricks that save time and boost efficiency. Whether you’re a Google beginner or an experienced user, this session will equip you with the skills to navigate, optimize, and utilize Google’s suite like a pro. Join us to become a true Google Ninja and transform the way you work, learn, and collaborate!