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Contributed Talk

Program Models and Innovation

From Buffering to Thriving: Rebooting the Path to Success

SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Digital Learning
Audience Expertise: All Levels - This session is intentionally designed to engage and provide value across experience levels-from beginners to seasoned leaders.
Grade Level Focus: High Schools
Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Abstract Description : At Aldine ISD, we recognized a critical need for greater autonomy and self-regulation among our online learners. We aim to build skills essential for navigating independent, virtual learning environments. In this session, we will share how we've supported students in developing time management, goal-setting, and self-monitoring abilities. Central to our approach is training teachers to build strong, trust-based relationships with students, creating a foundation for effective coaching and scaffolding of metacognitive skills. Through active learning strategies and personalized check-ins, teachers help students reflect on their progress, combat procrastination, and make purposeful behavioral changes. By fostering inclusive and supportive learning spaces, we celebrate student growth and encourage a culture of motivation and persistence. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies and adaptable tools used in Aldine ISD to enhance student success in online settings.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to describe how teacher-student relationships can be leveraged to scaffold metacognitive skills and promote student success.
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to list key strategies used by Aldine ISD to support self-regulation and autonomy in online learners and demonstrate how they might be utilized with their learners.