WHICH GYTO TRACK IS YOUR PERFECT MATCH?

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Quiz Questions

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WHICH BEST DESCRIBES YOU?
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  A. K- 2nd Grade teacher looking for strategies to support my grade level standards.
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  B. Teacher that supports multiple different grade levels or a new teacher in years 1-3 of teaching.
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  C. Teacher that primarily works with Special Education students.
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  D. K-2nd Grade teacher wanting to take a deep dive into literacy skills
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WHICH SESSION TOPIC(S) RESONATE MOST WITH YOUR CURRENT NEEDS?
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  A. Science of Reading, Math Instruction / Engagement, Effective Centers and/or Small Groups
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  B. Instructional and Tier I Best Practices, Classroom Management, Data, Differentiation, and Student Accountability
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  C. Trauma informed instruction, Student behavior regulation and de-escalation
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  D. Structured Literacy, Explicit Phonics & Word Recognition, Language Comprehension, and Evidence-Based Reading Instruction
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WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST INSTRUCTIONAL CHALLENGE RIGHT NOW?
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  A. Keeping my students engaged in learning and providing experience-based learning
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  B. Using best instructional practices for Tier I instruction to get the biggest academic gains for all learners (strategies that work with ALL curriculums)
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  C. Supporting special education students social emotionally and academically
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  D. Getting struggling readers on track using explicit, evidence-based reading instruction
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WHAT TYPE OF STRATEGIES AND IDEAS ARE YOU LOOKING TO GAIN FROM GYTO SESSIONS?
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  A. Strategies and techniques that are for my specific grade level standards.
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  B. Strategies and techniques that work for any grade levels and can be implemented into any lesson.
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  C. Strategies and techniques that support working with special education students
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  D. Proven Science of Reading strategies that accelerate reading growth for all learners
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WHICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WOULD YOU WORK BEST IN AT GET YOUR TEACH ON?
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  A. Like-minded teachers from my specific grade level only
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  B. Teachers from varying grade levels and experiences
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  C. Teachers who specifically support our Special Education populations
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  D. Educators focused on implementing evidence-based literacy practices and building strong readers
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WHAT OUTCOME DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE BY ATTENDING GYTO FEST 2025?
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  A. Walk away with engaging lesson plans and hands-on activities for my students specific for my grade level standards.
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  B. Walk away with an overall reset for my daily instructional practices with clear understanding for how I can make any curriculum or learning strategy effective.
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  C. Gain tools to help meet the needs of all learners with a specific focus on my special education student population.
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  D. Walk away with a clear plan to strengthen reading instruction using Science of Reading–aligned practices that drive measurable student growth.
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WHICH PRESENTERS WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO LEARN FROM?
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  A. Naomi O’Brien, Bryce Sizemore, Lisa Peters, Amy Lemons & more
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  B. Andre Deshotel, Joanne Miller, Dr. Jenna Cooper & more
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  C. Brian Mendler, Stephanie Higgs, Ms. Chyna, Amelia Capotosta & more
- D.
  D. LaNesha Tabb, Naomi O'Brien, Lisa Peters, Christina DeCarbo & more

Quiz Outcomes

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Mostly A’s: Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade Specific Track
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Best Track for You:One of our early childhood grade-level-specific tracks— Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade.Why? Our grade-level tracks allow you to select the grade level that you teach and receive a full experience that intentionally aligns with your standards. At Get Your Teach On, if you join a grade-level track, you will remain in your grade-level room for three days of highly interactive and engaging PD tailored to address and align with the content standards of the grade level you teach. Whether you teach Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade, you know that hands-on learning, movement, and exploration are key to building strong foundational skills. The Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade specific tracks at GYTO Fest 2026 are designed specifically for early childhood educators who want innovative strategies, interactive lesson ideas, and classroom management tools tailored to the needs of their grade-level learners.What You’ll Gain from Your Grade-Level Track:High-Impact Engagement Strategies – Discover intentional routines and instructional moves that maximize participation, increase rigor, and keep every learner actively involved.Strong, Structured Literacy Foundations – Strengthen your phonics, reading, and writing instruction with research-aligned strategies that build confident, capable readers and writers.Purposeful & Powerful Math Instruction – Implement hands-on, concept-driven math strategies that deepen understanding and build student ownership.Proactive Behavior & Regulation Supports – Learn practical tools to prevent disruptions, respond to challenges calmly, and create a classroom environment where students thrive.Data-Informed Small Group Instruction – Use meaningful data to drive targeted instruction, close gaps, and accelerate growth for all learners.Student Confidence & Independence Systems – Build classroom structures that foster responsibility, resilience, and academic independence.The Kindergarten, 1st Grade, or 2nd Grade Track is for you if:You teach Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade.You want a conference experience that includes explicit ideas and lessons already tailored to meet the needs of your grade-level-specific standards.You believe in play-based learning and highly engaging instruction and want more ways to integrate hands-on experiences into your teaching.You struggle with classroom transitions, engagement, or student independence and need solutions tailored to motivate younger students.You’re looking for fresh ideas for literacy, math, and small group instruction that align with early childhood best practices.Early childhood education is the foundation of lifelong learning.Explore the Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade Conference Guide to discover powerful sessions designed to equip you with the strategies, insights, and tools to engage the learners in your grade level.Dive in now and start planning your GYTO Fest 2026 experience!
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Mostly B’s: Instructional Lab
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The best track for you is Instructional Lab.Why?At Get Your Teach On, if you join our GYTO Instructional Lab, you will be in a room filled with teachers ranging in grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th grade for three days of highly interactive and engaging PD. The Instructional Lab track is specifically designed to provide educators like you with the tools and strategies necessary to enhance teaching effectiveness across various grade levels and content areas. Rather than aligning with one specific grade-level standard, these practices and strategies will allow you to take any standard and increase your overall instructional impact, student growth, and achievement. The GYTO Instructional Lab is the perfect reset to ensure that we have a foundation rooted in effective Tier I instructional practices, which will result in significant academic impacts in your classroom and/or school.What You'll Gain from Instructional Lab:Advanced Engagement Systems – Refine high-impact instructional routines that increase participation, elevate rigor, and create sustained student investment in learning.Inclusive Practices for Neurodivergent Learners – Strengthen your ability to recognize, support, and leverage diverse learning profiles through structured, strengths-based strategies.Behavior Regulation & De-Escalation Tools – Develop proactive systems and in-the-moment responses that reduce disruptions and build student self-regulation.Data-to-Action Instructional Moves – Learn how to analyze assessment data efficiently and translate it into precise, targeted instructional decisions.Instructional Precision & Clarity – Strengthen lesson design, modeling, and feedback cycles to ensure students know exactly what success looks like.Sustainable Systems for Long-Term Growth – Walk away with replicable frameworks you can implement immediately to create lasting instructional impact.Instructional Lab is for:K-5 teachers who support multiple grade levelsNew teachersTeachers in their second careerNew teacher mentorsFuture teachersANY educator looking for a focused deep dive into best instructional practices for BIG resultsYour dedication to instructional excellence is crucial. Join the Instructional Lab track at GYTO Fest 2026 to empower yourself and your colleagues with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform teaching and learning experiences.Dive in now and start planning your GYTO Fest 2026 experience!
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Mostly C’s: Special Education
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The best track for you is Special Education. Why?You are dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs and ensuring that every learner reaches their full potential. As a Special Education educator, you need effective instructional strategies, individualized interventions, and data-driven tools to support your students and manage your caseload successfully. The Special Education track at GYTO Fest 2026 is designed to give you practical, research-based strategies to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a variety of learning environments.What You'll Gain from the Special Education Track:Differentiation and Individualized Instruction – Learn how to tailor lessons to meet the unique needs of each student while maintaining engagement and rigor.Behavior Management & Social-Emotional Support – Discover strategies to support emotional regulation, behavior intervention, and positive reinforcement in the classroom.Effective IEP Implementation – Gain practical tools for writing, managing, and executing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) effectively to maximize student growth.Small Group & Inclusion Strategies – Explore ways to facilitate meaningful small group instruction and successfully integrate students into general education settings.Data Collection & Progress Monitoring – Learn how to track student growth efficiently and use data to inform instruction and interventions.Collaboration with General Education Teachers – Strengthen your ability to co-teach, communicate, and advocate for your students in general education classrooms.The Special Education Track is for you if:You work with special education students with diverse learning needs and need effective intervention strategies.You want clear, actionable strategies for differentiation, accommodations, and modifications in multiple learning environments.You’re looking for tools to streamline IEP management, track student progress, and communicate with general education teachers.You want to collaborate with other Special Education educators and gain fresh perspectives on meeting student needs.Your work changes lives, one student at a time. Join the Special Education Track at GYTO Fest 2026 and gain the strategies, tools, and inspiration you need to empower your students and maximize their success!Dive in now and start planning your GYTO Fest 2026 experience!
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Mostly D’s: K-2nd Science of Reading
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The best track for you is K-2ND Science of Reading TrackWhy?Our K–2 Science of Reading track is designed for educators who want a deeply aligned, research-based literacy experience grounded in structured instruction and intentional practice. When you select this track, you’ll remain in your K–2 SOR room for three full days of highly interactive, hands-on professional development tailored specifically to early literacy standards and foundational skill development.In Kindergarten through 2nd grade, every instructional move matters. This track is built for educators who believe strong phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and writing foundations change the trajectory of a child’s academic future. The K–2 Science of Reading track at GYTO Fest 2026 is designed for teachers who want explicit strategies, practical routines, and immediately applicable tools that align with how the brain learns to read.What You’ll Gain from the K–2 Science of Reading Track:Explicit Foundational Skills Instruction – Strengthen your delivery of phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, encoding, and fluency through structured, systematic routines.Stronger Writing Foundations – Learn how to connect encoding and sentence construction to reading development with clear modeling and feedback cycles.Vocabulary & Language Development Strategies – Implement intentional word-learning routines that build comprehension and oral language.Data-Informed Small Group Instruction – Use assessment data to identify skill gaps and plan targeted instruction that accelerates reading growth.Intervention & Acceleration Systems – Walk away with practical tools to support struggling readers while continuing to challenge students who are ready to move ahead.Engaging, Brain-Aligned Literacy Routines – Discover how to make structured literacy instruction active, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for young learners.The K–2 Science of Reading Track is for you if:You teach Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade.You want deeper clarity and confidence in delivering structured literacy instruction.You’re working to strengthen phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, and encoding in your classroom.You need clearer systems for small groups, intervention, and progress monitoring.You believe early literacy instruction should be explicit, systematic, and aligned to research.You want practical strategies you can implement immediately, not just theory.Strong literacy foundations in K–2 shape everything that follows.Explore the K–2 Science of Reading Conference Guide to discover sessions designed to equip you with research-aligned strategies, clear instructional routines, and powerful tools to build confident, capable readers.Dive in now and start planning your GYTO Fest 2026 experience!

WHICH GYTO TRACK IS YOUR PERFECT MATCH?

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