7:45–8:15
Breakfast
Welcome, connect, and prepare for the day.
Lamar Consolidated High School
Bring Your A Game
One Instructional System at a Time
Leading boldly. Changing the game. Designing classrooms where students know what to do, why they are doing it, and how to take greater ownership of their learning.
July 31, 2026
Today's Game Plan
A full day of learning, design, and campus preparation
Teachers will move through eight sessions during the day. Some sessions focus on instructional design and student ownership, while others address essential campus systems, expectations, safety, evaluation, and collaboration.
8:15–9:15
Our A Game Starts Here
Mr. Semmler welcomes the staff, shares the campus vision, and sets a positive tone for the year ahead.
9:15–9:45
Bring Your A Game: One Instructional System at a Time
Marcia introduces the Design Studios, the day’s learning goals, and the Instructional Design Studio Passport.
10:00–11:35
Morning Rotations
Four 20-minute sessions with five-minute transitions.
11:45–12:45
Lunch
Lunch and informal collaboration.
12:45–1:00
Whole-Group A Game Challenge
Reconnect as a whole group, reflect on the morning, and complete the A Game Challenge before the afternoon rotations.
1:00–2:35
Afternoon Rotations
Four additional 20-minute sessions with five-minute transitions.
2:45–4:00
Team Reflection, Creation & Wrap-Up
Mr. Semmler and the leadership team guide reflection, application, celebration, and next steps.
Teachers who complete all required activities may leave beginning at 3:30.
Rotation Times
Eight stops in today's learning journey
Your assigned group schedule will identify the room and session you attend during each rotation.
| Rotation | Time | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Rotation 1 | 10:00–10:20 | Switch: 10:20–10:25 |
| Rotation 2 | 10:25–10:45 | Switch: 10:45–10:50 |
| Rotation 3 | 10:50–11:10 | Switch: 11:10–11:15 |
| Rotation 4 | 11:15–11:35 | Lunch begins at 11:45 |
| Rotation 5 | 1:00–1:20 | Switch: 1:20–1:25 |
| Rotation 6 | 1:25–1:45 | Switch: 1:45–1:50 |
| Rotation 7 | 1:50–2:10 | Switch: 2:10–2:15 |
| Rotation 8 | 2:15–2:35 | Wrap-up begins at 2:45 |
Sessions
Instructional Design Studios and Campus Sessions
The green Design Studios connect directly to Student Engagement by Design. The navy Campus Sessions provide essential information and systems for the year.
Purposeful Small Groups
Marcia Kish
Explore how purposeful grouping can make instruction more responsive, focused, and manageable.
Game Plan Question:
How will I know which students need me and what they need next?
How will I know which students need me and what they need next?
Student Checklists
Allie
Use clear checklists to help students monitor progress, follow routines, and take greater ownership.
Game Plan Question:
What responsibility can students own instead of waiting for me?
What responsibility can students own instead of waiting for me?
Classroom Design, Organization & Routines
Christina
Consider how physical space, organization, and predictable routines support student independence.
Game Plan Question:
Does my classroom help students work independently—or wait on me?
Does my classroom help students work independently—or wait on me?
English Learners & Special Populations
Marco
Connect the “why” of blended learning to access, differentiation, and support for diverse learners.
Game Plan Question:
How will every learner access today's learning?
How will every learner access today's learning?
Safety & Security
Campus Administration
Review essential procedures, responsibilities, and expectations that help keep the campus safe.
T-TESS
Campus Administrator
Review evaluation expectations, professional growth, and evidence of effective instruction.
PLC / School Culture
Campus Administration
Strengthen collaborative practices, shared responsibility, and a culture focused on student success.
Campus Systems & Expectations
Leadership Team
Connect campus priorities, instructional expectations, and staff responsibilities for the year.
Bring Your A Game
Instructional Design Studio Passport
At each Design Studio, use your passport to turn learning into a practical next step.
- Answer the Game Plan Question.
- Record one idea that fits your subject and students.
- Identify your “Next Play.”
- Commit to one instructional system you can implement consistently.
My Belt Goal by October
○ White — I am beginning to think differently.
○ Yellow ⭐ — I am implementing one instructional system consistently.
○ Orange — My instructional systems are beginning to work together.
Yellow is a win. Growth looks different in every classroom.
Final Challenge
Don't collect ideas. Build your classroom.
“This year, my students will know I am bringing my A Game because…”