IMCAT I.M. Texas 24: Full Schedule

I.M. Texas, the premier instructional materials event in Texas, is the annual conference of the Instructional Materials Coordinators’ Association of Texas and includes essential information for instructional materials coordinators, curriculum staff, technology specialists, business office personnel, and warehouse managers.

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10:00am CST

IM 101 (Optional Introductory Course)

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm CST

Floral A1

Learn the road map of avoiding potholes as you navigate the changing lanes of instructional materials. If your instructional materials trip is just beginning, we are here to help guide you on your journey.

Speakers

Misty Fisher

Instructional Materials Coordinator, Arlington ISD

Wayne Schaper

Purchasing Manager, Spring Branch ISD

Hello Everyone,My name is Wayne Schaper and I have just completed my 40th year in education all in Spring Branch ISD (Houston). I have served in many roles in our district such as Teacher, Coach, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director and now as the Purchasing Manager responsible... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Floral A1

Educational Session

Level County (Novice)

2:20pm CST

Disbursements/Requisitions

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Vine 2

Disbursement vs. Requisitions: The Fork in the Road. Explore the scenic route of disbursements and requisitions to determine which route is best for your district.

Speakers

Sharon Jason

Instructional Materials Specialist, Goose Creek CISD

Brian Squyres

Instructional Materials Coordinator, Northside ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Vine 2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology

Level County (Novice)

2:20pm CST

Exhibitor's Forum

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Azalea-Rose-Orchid

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Azalea-Rose-Orchid

Educational Session

2:20pm CST

Google Tools

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Ivy 1

Buckle up and get ready to hit the digital highway! This session will be your roadmap to using powerful tools like Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms to drive learning forward. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just merging onto the digital highway, we’ll show you how to navigate these tools with ease. Learn how to avoid detours, take the fast lane to collaboration, and get your campuses on board without any tolls or roadblocks. From quick shortcuts to long-haul strategies, this session will fuel your journey.

Speakers

Carolyn Sarpy-Kennon

District Instructional Material Coordinator, Spring ISD

Amanda Piper-McClure

Instructional Resource & Technology Manager, Northwest Independent School District

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Ivy 1

Educational Session, Administration, Technology, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate)

2:20pm CST

How to Track Digital Materials & License Management

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Iris-Tulip

Speakers

Angela Green

Director of Information Systems & Applications, Klein ISD

Angela Green is the Director of Information Systems and Applications in Klein ISD where she oversees all the digital resource systems for the district. She has worked with managing of materials (print and digital) and the IMA budget for the past 5 years. Her expertise is in data integration... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Iris-Tulip

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Technology

Level Highway (Intermediate)

2:20pm CST

Organizational Skills/Calendar Year

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Floral A1

Break out your map and plan a trip through your calendar year as a new or experienced coordinator. We will discuss the roadside monuments throughout a calendar year starting at the end of conference.

Speakers

Wayne Schaper

Purchasing Manager, Spring Branch ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Floral A1

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate), County (Novice)

2:20pm CST

Process & Procedures

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Floral A2

Accelerate toward your district's goals with effective processes and procedures.

Speakers

Cynthia Garcia

District Instructional Materials Coordinator, Los Fresnos CISD

Hello, Friends! I have completed thirty years of serving students and teachers in public education with the most recent eight years as the Los Fresnos CISD Instructional Materials Coordinator. I am blessed to work with an amazing Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Floral A2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate)

2:20pm CST

Procurement Process, EDGAR Class

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Ivy 2

Navigate the highway of the procurement process, compliance, and updates.

Speakers

Kim Slough

Abilene ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Ivy 2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology, Warehousing

Level County (Novice)

2:20pm CST

Rubrics

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST

Vine 1

Welcome to "The Raod to Rubric Mastery!" Buckle up as we embark on a journey through the winding roads of Hwy 1605. We will explore the scenic routes of: Types: From the straightforward "Checklists Lane" to the more complex "Analytical Avenue," we'll map out the different types of rubrics you can use to evaluate instructional materials. Utility: Discover the gems along "Utility Boulevard," where rubrics help you make informed decisions, ensuring you don't take a wrong turn into "Regret Alley." Value: Cruise down "Documentation Drive" and learn how rubrics can keep your records as neat as a freshly paved highway, making it easy to track and justify purchasing choices. By the end of this trip, you'll be ready to tackle any instructional materials purchase with GPS precision. So, grab your map (or rubric) and let's hit the road!

Speakers

Anissia Hedrick

Executive Assistant Curriculum Department, Gregory-Portland ISD

Currently my position is Assistant to the Executive Director of Curriculum. I began my education career as a PEIMS clerk at the Intermediate campus. My next position was as a Clerk in the Human Resources department. Since 2017, my duties have included textbook inventory, purchasing... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm CST
Vine 1

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Technology

Level County (Novice)

3:25pm CST

Certification of Provision of IM (TEKS Certification)

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Vine 2

Roadwork ahead! Pay the toll and receive access to your funding. Explore the winding road of reporting your districts' instructional materials that guides your district down the TEKS highway.

Speakers

Sharon Jason

Instructional Materials Specialist, Goose Creek CISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Vine 2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum

Level Highway (Intermediate)

3:25pm CST

Contract Negotiations & Quotes

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Iris-Tulip

Speakers

Angela Green

Director of Information Systems & Applications, Klein ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Iris-Tulip

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Warehousing

Level County (Novice)

3:25pm CST

Digital Rostering & Digital Access Help

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Ivy 1

Hop on the fast lane to digital success! In this session, we’ll guide you through the "Digital Interchange," where efficient rostering is your express tollway to easy access. Learn how to connect your district’s digital resources to your portal without the never-ending construction. We’ll share tips and tricks to keep your instructional highway moving smoothly, ensuring that students and teachers can cruise through their learning journey. Whether you're merging new resources or navigating a missed exit and detour, we’ve got you covered!

Speakers

Amanda Piper-McClure

Instructional Resource & Technology Manager, Northwest Independent School District

Tim Hoey

District Textbook Coordinator, Cleveland ISD

I am the District Textbook Coordinator for Cleveland ISD one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas. I have 12 years experience as the district coordinator and 23 years total working with instructional materials as a campus and district administrator. I am also the point... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Ivy 1

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Technology

Level Highway (Intermediate)

3:25pm CST

Exhibitor's Forum

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Azalea-Rose-Orchid

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Azalea-Rose-Orchid

Educational Session

3:25pm CST

Finance Regulations & Strategies

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Floral A1

Gain information about tracking the 410 funds and how to work with finance regarding accounts used for instructional materials.

Speakers

Jill Dorland

Instructional Materials Coordinator/Distribution Coordinator, Clear Creek ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Floral A1

Educational Session, Administration, Finance, Technology

Level County (Novice)

3:25pm CST

General Adoption: Curriculum Review Process

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Ivy 2

This course will navigate you through best practices of forming teacher committees to review the Instructional Materials Review Approval (IMRA) process.nEven though there is no longer a Proclamation, the districts are still responsible for selecting materials for local use. We will discuss and evaluate the different options districts can utilize in order to be in compliance.

Speakers

Abel Villarreal

Kim Slough

Abilene ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Ivy 2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate)

3:25pm CST

Navigating IMTA Shipping and Freight

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Floral A2

The unknown shipping costs varies just like gas prices around the state. Learn how to get the best prices possible for your district.

Speakers

John Bridges

Fort Bend ISD

Winni Petersons

Coordinator Textbooks, Fort Bend ISD

Wayne Schaper

Purchasing Manager, Spring Branch ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Floral A2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Warehousing

Level Toll Road (Expert)

3:25pm CST

Staying Updated While Wearing Multiple Hats

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST

Vine 1

In today's fast-paced educational environment, IM coordinators face the challenge of managing diverse responsibilities while keeping abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and practices. Explore effective strategies for staying updated and enhancing professional development to effectively navigate the instructional "roadways."

Speakers

Erin Kay

Director of Science & Social Studies/District Campus Support Coordinator, Lufkin ISD

I was born in Lufkin and have proudly served Lufkin ISD for the past 17 years. My many roles in the district have included science teacher, Academic Decathlon coach, Lufkin High School science instructional coach, and Lufkin High School LPAC coordinator. I currently serve as the Director... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:25pm - 4:25pm CST
Vine 1

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate)

4:30pm CST

AIM: Ordering/Returning

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Ivy 2

Learn what routes need to be taken when ordering the different types of Accessible Instructional Materials like braille, large print and even audio books. Also, the bumpy road of returning the materials when the student has completed the course.

Speakers

TEA

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Ivy 2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Technology, Warehousing

Level County (Novice)

4:30pm CST

Developing Your IM TEAM & IM Adoption Processes

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Iris-Tulip

The life of an IM coordinator is like a busy highway—full of roadblocks, traffic, and congestion. Get out of the slow lane and get a move on. This is a bonus class as you will get information about not one but two critical components to your job as a new IM coordinator. Learn how to ease some of the unknown and make your job easier to navigate by creating your own internal Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Team (IMTA). Never been through an adoption, no problem! This course will teach you how to wind through the adoption process from beginning to end and you won't even need Google Maps or WAZE to do it!

Speakers

Jeff Baker

Instructional Materials Coordinator, Denton Independent School District

Hi everyone! My 16+ year education career has spanned various roles including Teacher, Coach, Instructional Technology Specialist, Director of Planning, Director of Safety and Security and now Coordinator of Instructional Materials for Denton ISD. Additionally, I am wrapping up... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Iris-Tulip

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate)

4:30pm CST

Exhibitor's Forum

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Azalea-Rose-Orchid

The life of an IM coordinator is like a busy highway—full of roadblocks, traffic, and congestion. Get out of the slow lane and get a move on. This is a bonus class, as you will get information about not one, but two, critical components to your job as a new IM coordinator. Learn how to ease some of the unknown and make your job easier to navigate by creating your own internal Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment (IMTA) Team. Never been through an adoption, no problem! This course will teach you how to wind through the adoption process from beginning to end, and you won't even need Google Maps or Waze to do it!

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Azalea-Rose-Orchid

Educational Session

4:30pm CST

Lingo Bingo

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Floral A1

Come hit the highway and learn some of the acronyms used in the instructional materials lingo. Earn some great prizes and learn new information along the way.

Speakers

Jill Dorland

Instructional Materials Coordinator/Distribution Coordinator, Clear Creek ISD

Winni Petersons

Coordinator Textbooks, Fort Bend ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Floral A1

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate)

4:30pm CST

OER Issues Session

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Vine 1

Explore the significance, benefits, and challenges of Open Educational Resourses in education. How will we navigate this new "lane" on the instructional highway?

Speakers

Erin Kay

Director of Science & Social Studies/District Campus Support Coordinator, Lufkin ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Vine 1

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Technology

Level Highway (Intermediate)

4:30pm CST

Records Retention

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Vine 2

If you are a driver on Route 1605 and you've been stopped by an officer, you need to have your records with you. Come and learn about records retention and how you can support your district in staying in compliance with the records retention schedule.

Speakers

Jeff Funderburgh

District I.M./F.A./Records Specialist, Birdville ISD

Have been working in Birdville ISD since 2008, where i started as a night custodian. Moved to our district warehouse in 2012 and took on my current position in 2014. "Baptism by fire" is all i can say about those early days. I was encouraged to join both IMCAT and our local NTTCA... Read More →

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Vine 2

Educational Session, Administration, Warehousing

Level Highway (Intermediate)

4:30pm CST

Start to Finish on Ordering/Receiving

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Floral A2

Join us on an insightful journey along Highway 1605, where you'll learn to conquer the road to acquiring instructional materials. This class covers everything from identifying subjects to receiving your order, ensuring you don’t hit any speed bumps along the way. By the end, you'll be ready to navigate the complex landscape of purchasing instructional materials like a pro. Buckle up and let's hit the road!

Speakers

Anissia Hedrick

Executive Assistant Curriculum Department, Gregory-Portland ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Floral A2

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Finance, Warehousing

Level County (Novice)

4:30pm CST

Training Campus Textbook Coordinators

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST

Ivy 1

Managing textbooks can feel like navigating winding county roads, but with the right guidance, you can stay on course! In this session, we’ll help you guide your campus textbook coordinators to map out a smooth route for textbook management, from ordering to inventory and circulation. Whether you’re new to the role or just looking for a tune-up, we’ll provide the tools and tips you need to avoid potholes! Join us to ensure that every student and teacher gets what they need, and your campus textbook process runs like a well-oiled machine on a scenic country drive!

Speakers

Amanda Piper-McClure

Instructional Resource & Technology Manager, Northwest Independent School District

Kimberly Mitchell

Director of Textbook Services, Aldine ISD

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Ivy 1

Educational Session, Administration, Curriculum, Technology

Level County (Novice)