Participants get ready for the next challenge in the Igniting Writing Workshop.

City Council Education Committee Chairman Daniel Dromm, a former UFT chapter leader, assured participants of his support of the UFT’s efforts to ensure that schools are properly funded.

Shondelle Hosannah of IS 68 in Canarsie stops to chat with UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell.

Conference speakers get audience support.

Thalia Ann Bethel of PS 306 in East New York and James Mongeluzo of IS 383 in Bushwick get ready to build a hand generator in the Lego Workshop.

Kaitlin Clark (right) of MS 282 in Far Rockaway talks to parent Emeyou Teshineh in the Success in the Sciences Workshop.

Marvin Kespicio (left) of IS 192 in St. Albans and Romual Jean-Baptiste of MS 210 in Ozone Park work with Apple technology.

Gina Berida of IS 10 in Astoria learns about differentiation strategies.

Sheerene Graham-Welch of IS 211 in Canarsie gives differentiation strategies some thought.

Ridgewood’s IS 93 teacher Laurie Stein adds to the conversation at the English language learners workshop.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew welcomes conference participants.