LUNCH SHUTTLES
SHUTTLE 1
Northwest corner of Coit and Campbell
Raising Cane’s
Manny’s Tex-Mex
Sushi Rock
Rockfish
TeaLatte
Chili’s
Paris Baguette
Snarf’s Sandwiches
SHUTTLE 2
Northeast corner of Coit and Campbell
Mi Cocina
la Madeleine
The String Bean
Hawaiian Bros
Subway
Dickey’s
Old Damascus
Naan Pizza
Sushi On
Masala Wok
Cappuccino Italian
Braum’s
Panda Express
Dallas Smoked Fusion
SHUTTLE 3
Southwest corner of Coit and Campbell
Cindi’s NY Deli
The Catch
Angel Chicken
Campisi’s
SHUTTLE 4
Southwest corner of Coit and Campbell
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Little Greek
Jersey Mike’s
Bambu Thai
Starbucks
Whataburger
Moriya Shokudo
Cafe Gecko Richardson
Grain and Berry
Unrefined Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Bagel Cafe 21
SHUTTLE 5
Hillcrest Village (Hillcrest and Arapaho)
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Sushi Box
Starwood Cafe
Don Pepe’s Rancho
Maya’s Modern
Mediterranean
Cane Rosso
Haystack Burgers
Starbucks
Starship Bagel
Ka Thai North Dallas
Haute Sweets
The Brass Tap
SHUTTLE 6
Northwest corner of Campbell and 75
SPIN! Pizza
Smoothie King
Jubi Matcha
Snappy Salads
Torchy’s Tacos
Asian Mint,Snuffer’s
i Fratelli Pizza
Buffalo Wild Wings
8-Bit Bites
Kolache Factory
Freebirds
Churro on Top
Mumtaz Indian
First Watch
La La Land
Cava
Dimassi’s
McDonalds
Chick-fil-A
Velvet Taco
The Great Outdoors
Cafe Brazil
Taqueria &Tamaleria
Nuevo Leon
Dear RISD Leaders,
Welcome to this year’s Together We Grow Conference!
I am excited to be here with each of you, learning and growing, for the next two days. As you know, I am all about growth. I truly believe with my whole heart, that as we continue to improve our skills, we can pour into our students and exponentially impact their outcomes.
Your work is not easy, and that is exactly why this learning time is dedicated to supporting YOU. We want you to collaborate with colleagues who inspire you to try something new on August 12. Use this time to engage in meaningful discussions and reignite your passion for what you love most: teaching.
As we prepare to welcome back our more than 35,000 students next month, I want to emphasize the importance of working together toward our North Star Goal of ensuring that every student, teacher and leader meets or exceeds their academic growth goals. It is a guiding principle that drives our efforts and shapes our strategies to support every individual toward achieving their full potential.
The Learning Framework is the heart of our learning design. It powers the Learner Growth Experience by inspiring students to:
• Collaborate with peers
• Create meaningful work
• Reflect on their own learning
As you plan lessons in your Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), our central team is ready to support you with the Learning Framework as your anchor.
I encourage you to take full advantage of this catalog’s workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. Engage with your peers, share your insights, and embrace new perspectives.
This is your moment to DREAM ON, RISD family! What are your greatest dreams this year for yourself, your students, and your school community? Every dream needs a plan to become reality—and your learning at Together We Grow is the perfect next step. I can’t wait to see what is ahead for you and our district.
I love you, RISD. You are the game changer for your students. Thank you for being a part of the greatest district, in the greatest profession that exists. Let’s leave this conference better than we arrived and be ready to impact every student, every day this next school year.
Have a great conference, RISD! I know it’s going to ROCK!
Tabitha Branum, RISD Superintendent
OUR NORTH STAR GOAL
Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
RISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President
Secretary
Board Member
Megan Timme Board Member
Chris Poteet
Vanessa Pacheco
Eric Eager
Rachel McGowan Vice President
Nazlee Burney Board Member
Regina Harris Board Member
THE LEARNER GROWTH EXPERIENCE
FRAMEWORK
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
SCHEDULE AND PLANNER
Wednesday, July 22
8:30-9:30 a.m. ......................................... Keynote in the Auditorium Why Educator Wellness Matters with Tina Boogren
Thursday, July 23
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Growing Strong Classrooms Aligning Emergent Tree, Tier 1 Practices, & District Core Values | Tiffany Frezza
Check it Out! Database Deep Dive | Dani Fouser and Maggie Anderson
Level Up Your Digital Toolkit: AI, Apps, & Essential Resources for Paras | Kristeane Benavides and Jessica Furlong
The Compelling Classroom: Selecting Stimuli and Tasks that Spark Language Acquisition | Rowena Alibuyog
Zearn 101 | Meagan Mayo and Audrey Robertson
Management to Mastery: Empowering Student Leaders | Shannon Southward
The Modification Paradox: Understanding the Impact of Modified Instruction | Michele Aronson
The Garden as a Classroom: A Scalable Model for SEL, Behavior Systems, and STEM Integration | Andrew Harden and Matthew Behrman
Beyond Storytime: Designing Intentional Pre-K Lessons & Centers for the LITEs. | Alejandra Isais and Veronica Buttry
Reanimating Learning for Gen Z (and Beyond) | Amanda Brantley Witter and Lauren Hawkins
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