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8:00am CDT

Brighter Learning with Lumio: A Teacher’s Guide to Interactive Lessons
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S121
Learn how to create interactive student lessons in Lumio. Pull in readymade content, add active learning tools, and engage students collaboratively or individually using interactive (digital) handouts, collaborative workspace, whiteboard, games, manipulatives, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Kristina Castillo

Kristina Castillo

USD 475
Kris Castillo is an eEd Tech Coach at Geary County Schools. This position gives her a chance to get out into school buildings to work with teachers and students on integrating technology to increase student engagement and learning opportunities. Kris is a 29-year veteran of education... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S121
  All Staff

8:00am CDT

District Strategic Plan REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S102
Speakers
DG
RE

Reginald Eggleston

Superintendent, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S102
  All Staff

8:00am CDT

Social Studies Content - The Standards Alignment Toolkit in Your Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S106
Jazz up your social studies content using the KSDE Standards Alignment Toolkit.
Speakers
NM
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S106
  All Staff

8:00am CDT

Teaching Culturally Diverse Students
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S120
The way students learn and view education is deeply rooted in their cultures. Learn about the key principles of multicultural instruction and the characteristics of a multicultural classroom.
Speakers
SP

Susan Pender

District EL Specialist, USD 475
Susan Pender was an ELL teacher for 14 years and is now the District EL Specialist currently in her sixth year in that position.
AM
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S120
  All Staff

8:00am CDT

Total Participation Techniques
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S101
Speakers
avatar for Abby Allen

Abby Allen

ELEM-Instructional Coach, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S101
  All Staff

8:00am CDT

Working with Parents/Guardians
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S122
Strategies and ideas to create a relationship based school culture that supports effective family engagement. In this session you will explore strategies for building strong, positive relationships with the families of your students
Speakers
avatar for Veronica Wait

Veronica Wait

Elementary Principal, USD 475
KD
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S122
  All Staff

8:00am CDT

i-Ready- Using iReady Centers in Your K/1 Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S212
An i-Ready presenter will be here to help explain how to make iReady centers work in your K/1 classroom. Learn tips and tricks, ask questions and find the best methods to help implement centers for success.
Speakers
IP
avatar for Pamela Dombrowski

Pamela Dombrowski

District Mathematics Specialist, USD 475
District Mathematics Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S212
  Elementary

8:00am CDT

iReady ELA - Title I Schools only REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S214
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Hansen

District ELA Specialist, USD 475
Jennifer is a USD475 ELA Specialist and a LETRS District Trainer. She has been teaching for 24 years.
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S214
  Elementary   Middle School

8:00am CDT

Advisory and IPS
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S105
Kansas Star Rubric requires students in 6-12 to have an IPS. Learn more about the IPS process in USD 475 and how it is implemented intentionally into the advisory model.
Speakers
KS

Kate Stewart

Director of Secondary & Media, USD 475
avatar for Ruth Stephenson

Ruth Stephenson

High School Assist Principal, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
S105
  MS & HS

9:10am CDT

Canva in the Classroom: Using Canva as a Student Creation Tool (3-12)
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S121
Canva in the Classroom will focus on using Canva with students. We'll explore how to best roll out Canva's features and tools to students and discuss best practices for designing materials for different age groups and subject areas. Suggestions and tips for integrating Canva into curriculum will be provided. Please note: participants should have a basic, working knowledge of Canva.
Speakers
avatar for Kristina Castillo

Kristina Castillo

USD 475
Kris Castillo is an eEd Tech Coach at Geary County Schools. This position gives her a chance to get out into school buildings to work with teachers and students on integrating technology to increase student engagement and learning opportunities. Kris is a 29-year veteran of education... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S121
  All Staff

9:10am CDT

District Strategic Plan REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S102
Speakers
DG
RE

Reginald Eggleston

Superintendent, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S102
  All Staff

9:10am CDT

Importance of Culturally Relevant Instruction
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S122
Speakers
avatar for Keith Reynolds

Keith Reynolds

Director of Equity and Diversity Training, Wichita Kansas Public Schools / USD 259
Mr. Keith Reynolds holds a Master’s Degree in Education, is a licensed Social Worker, a Counselor, and a Certified Human Resources (SHRM) Professional. He served as the Director of EEO and Diversity for the State of Kansas from 1989 to 2007 before becoming the Director of Employee... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S122
  All Staff

9:10am CDT

Making the Most of Schoology Student Submissions
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S125
Learn how to set up Assignments and integrate OneDrive Assignments. Explore how to use Schoology Assessments and the different components available to you. Also, using Schoology Discussions creatively in your courses (monitoring discussions, embedding content, using graded discussions, learning tips and tricks, etc.).
Speakers
avatar for Michelle McDaniel

Michelle McDaniel

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S125
  All Staff

9:10am CDT

Translation Tools
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S120
Introduction to online tools that will translate texts, documents and websites into multiple languages.
Speakers
SP

Susan Pender

District EL Specialist, USD 475
Susan Pender was an ELL teacher for 14 years and is now the District EL Specialist currently in her sixth year in that position.
avatar for Laura Keim

Laura Keim

Instructional Technology, USD 475
Laura Keim is an Ed Tech Coach at USD 475. This is Laura’s eighth year in the district as an instructional technologist and her 19th year as an educator. She enjoys working with teachers to integrate technology into the classroom as well as working with students of all ages. She... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S120
  All Staff

9:10am CDT

Working with Support Staff in Your Classroom
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S101
Paras and Instructional Assistants are an incredible resource and asset to education. Maximizing their skills and availability can help your classroom run smoothly and help increase student learning and engagement. This session will provide information in regards to management and relationship building.
Speakers
FF

Freda Felton

Special Education, USD 475
avatar for Kirstin Adams

Kirstin Adams

ELL Teacher, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S101
  All Staff

9:10am CDT

Feeling Buddies Basics
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S211
Speakers
avatar for Ann Zier

Ann Zier

SPED-Early Childhood, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S211
  Early Childhood

9:10am CDT

i-Ready Small Group Differentiation (2-8) REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S212
An iReady presenter will be here to help you evaulate student needs to create differentiated rotations using iReady resources in small groups. Refine strategies to prepare scaffolds while maintaining the rigor of the mathematics.
Speakers
IP
avatar for Pamela Dombrowski

Pamela Dombrowski

District Mathematics Specialist, USD 475
District Mathematics Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S212
  Elementary

9:10am CDT

Interdisciplinary Literacy (K-5)
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S105
Disciplinary literacy is defined as the confluence of content knowledge, experiences, and skills merged with the ability to read, write, listen, speak, think critically and perform in a way that is meaningful within the context of a given field. This session will focus on ELA/Sci/SS disciplinary literacy.
Speakers
AK

Anneliece Kowalik

District Specialist, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S105
  Elementary

9:10am CDT

iReady ELA - Title I Schools only REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S214
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Hansen

District ELA Specialist, USD 475
Jennifer is a USD475 ELA Specialist and a LETRS District Trainer. She has been teaching for 24 years.
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S214
  Elementary   Middle School

9:10am CDT

Social Studies: Engagement, Content, Primary source Analysis, and Boarding Schools
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S106
Examine Boarding Schools while examining primary source analysis and adding engagement strategies.
Speakers
NM
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
S106
  MS & HS

10:30am CDT

Absolutely Awesome Apps and AI in Canva
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S120
Explore Canva Apps you have available as a educator. Dig into Canva AI to help you create
Speakers
avatar for Laura Keim

Laura Keim

Instructional Technology, USD 475
Laura Keim is an Ed Tech Coach at USD 475. This is Laura’s eighth year in the district as an instructional technologist and her 19th year as an educator. She enjoys working with teachers to integrate technology into the classroom as well as working with students of all ages. She... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S120
  All Staff

10:30am CDT

Feedback to Move Learning Forward
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S215
We all believe that feedback is an important and essential part of the learning process, but are confronted with challenges in the giving and receiving of feedback - too many learners, too little time. Come learn about feedback to move learning forward.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Dombrowski

Pamela Dombrowski

District Mathematics Specialist, USD 475
District Mathematics Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S215
  All Staff

10:30am CDT

Four Fundamentals of School Improvement
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S105
Build your basic knowledge around KESA 2.0 (State Accredidation) and how connections can be made to the within your classroom.
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Hansen

District ELA Specialist, USD 475
Jennifer is a USD475 ELA Specialist and a LETRS District Trainer. She has been teaching for 24 years.
AK

Anneliece Kowalik

District Specialist, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S105
  All Staff

10:30am CDT

How Schools Can Improve Welcoming Families
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S122
Speakers
avatar for Keith Reynolds

Keith Reynolds

Director of Equity and Diversity Training, Wichita Kansas Public Schools / USD 259
Mr. Keith Reynolds holds a Master’s Degree in Education, is a licensed Social Worker, a Counselor, and a Certified Human Resources (SHRM) Professional. He served as the Director of EEO and Diversity for the State of Kansas from 1989 to 2007 before becoming the Director of Employee... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S122
  All Staff

10:30am CDT

Social Studies Content - The 4 Fundamentals and the CBA: What's the Connection?
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S106
What are the 4 Fundamentals and what do they mean for the CBA in your classroom?
Speakers
NM
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S106
  All Staff

10:30am CDT

Special Education 101
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S101
Speakers
CE

Courtney Eichhorn

Director of School Improvement, USD 475
BC
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S101
  All Staff

10:30am CDT

Your Classroom is Ready but is Your Schoology Ready?
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S125
Get your classes ready for students to work within your schoology course! Learn how to create a class header with links and information. Explore different ways to organize your course. Reduce your time spent creating courses by learning how to link your courses.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle McDaniel

Michelle McDaniel

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S125
  All Staff

10:30am CDT

Supporting Language Development in the Classroom (EC-1)
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S211
Speakers
HR

HEIDI RING

Early Childhood Special Ed., USD 475
TR

TARA ROSENOW

Speech Pathologist, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S211
  Early Childhood

10:30am CDT

i-Ready Small Group Differentiation (2-8) REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S212
An iReady presenter will be here to help you evaulate student needs to create differentiated rotations using iReady resources in small groups. Refine strategies to prepare scaffolds while maintaining the rigor of the mathematics.
Speakers
IP
avatar for Pamela Dombrowski

Pamela Dombrowski

District Mathematics Specialist, USD 475
District Mathematics Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S212
  Elementary

10:30am CDT

iReady ELA - Title I Schools only REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S214
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Hansen

District ELA Specialist, USD 475
Jennifer is a USD475 ELA Specialist and a LETRS District Trainer. She has been teaching for 24 years.
Thursday August 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
S214
  Elementary   Middle School

1:00pm CDT

Basics of PBIS
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S101
Speakers
avatar for Chad Rose

Chad Rose

Director of the Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab, University of Missouri
Chad A. Rose, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Missouri, and the Director of the Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab. He earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S101
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

District Tech Tools: What's New & Fabulous
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S125
Fast-paced session to explore new tools and new features of existing technology tools the district has available that you did not know about. The district Ed Tech Coaches will highlight useful tools and features to engage students and enhance student learning. 
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Manwarren

Tyler Manwarren

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S125
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

How Can AI Work for You
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S121
This session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of AI to their advantage. Participants will embark on an engaging and interactive journey, exploring various ways AI can assist with work-related tasks, ultimately enabling them to become more effective and efficient in their roles. For example: writing emails, social media posts, or letters; creating problems or example writing based on standards and/rubrics; brainstorming ideas for activities; creating writing prompts; and much more.
Speakers
avatar for Kelli Francis

Kelli Francis

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S121
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Improving Reading Instruction Through Vocabulary
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S215
“Vocabulary instruction is so important for students no matter the subject.  Knowing that students need to be exposed to over 3,000 new words each year can be a daunting task.  In this PD we will look at the vocabulary words in your content areas to determine which words our students need to be taught in order for better comprehension. “  This PD will be great for teachers in PreK – 12 and in any content area.
Speakers
RP

Rebecca Pushee

ELEM-Instructional Coach, USD 475
Rebecca Pushee is a district LETRS trainer and an Instructional Coach. She has lead LETRS PD for the district since 2014. Rebecca will use her 20+ years in education along with her reading specialist and LETRS training to help you find ways to increase your students vocabulary knowledge... Read More →
JH

Jennifer Hansen

District ELA Specialist, USD 475
Jennifer is a USD475 ELA Specialist and a LETRS District Trainer. She has been teaching for 24 years.
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S215
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Key Components of Love & Logic REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S102
Learn about low stress strategies and solutions that you can start using right now to: create low stress classrooms, help end student arguing, guide kids to solve their own problems, and build positive relationships with even the most challenging students.
Speakers
KU
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S102
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Planning Your Financial & Retirement Journey REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S122
Speakers
JC

Jodie Cook

Human Resource, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S122
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Teacher Clarity
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S105
Speakers
GW

Gina Wagers

Reading Intervention, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S105
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Understanding Executive Functioning
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S106
Speakers
WA

Wendy Avers

Psychologist, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S106
  All Staff

1:00pm CDT

i-Ready Using Data - How to Get the Best Out of Personalized Instruction and My Path REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S212
An iReady presenter will be here to help you dive deeper into Personalized Learning: how to use your data to help make decisions about their individualized path, how to help students meet their typical and stretch growth, and when to use My Path vs. assigning lessons.
Speakers
IP
avatar for Pamela Dombrowski

Pamela Dombrowski

District Mathematics Specialist, USD 475
District Mathematics Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
S212
  Elementary

2:10pm CDT

Behavior Specific Praise (PBIS)
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S101
Speakers
avatar for Chad Rose

Chad Rose

Director of the Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab, University of Missouri
Chad A. Rose, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Missouri, and the Director of the Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab. He earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign... Read More →
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S101
  All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Canva - Make and Take
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S125
Canva's Make-It Take-It Session can help you establish classroom procedures and create a welcoming atmosphere. Design custom posters and visual aids that outline your classroom rules and expectations, class schedule, and more. Please note: The Poster Printer will be available and participants should have a basic, working knowledge of Canva. This session intends to give teachers an opportunity at having "ready made" products printed during this session.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Manwarren

Tyler Manwarren

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S125
  All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Key Components of Love & Logic REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S102
Learn about low stress strategies and solutions that you can start using right now to: create low stress classrooms, help end student arguing, guide kids to solve their own problems, and build positive relationships with even the most challenging students.
Speakers
KU
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S102
  All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Planning Your Financial & Retirement Journey REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S122
Speakers
JC

Jodie Cook

Human Resource, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S122
  All Staff

2:10pm CDT

The Engagement Continuum: Creating Student Ownership of Learning
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S106
Speakers
SS

Stephanie Sowell

Elementary Classroom, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S106
  All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Trauma Informed Communities
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S105
Trauma occurs in student and familiy’s daily life. Research is emerging that indicates the generational impact of crisis in families. What is a educator to do with a child that is impacted with trauma and crisis. Trauma informed care begins to answer those questions
Speakers
SH
CD
TP
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S105
  All Staff

2:10pm CDT

i-Ready Using Data - How to Get the Best Out of Personalized Instruction and My Path REAPEAT SESSION
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S212
An iReady presenter will be here to help you dive deeper into Personalized Learning: how to use your data to help make decisions about their individualized path, how to help students meet their typical and stretch growth, and when to use My Path vs. assigning lessons.
Speakers
IP
avatar for Pamela Dombrowski

Pamela Dombrowski

District Mathematics Specialist, USD 475
District Mathematics Specialist
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S212
  Elementary

2:10pm CDT

Incorporating Writing and Grammar Across Subject Areas
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S215
Discuss the complexity of writing and grammar, what areas of the brain are being activated, standards and strategies to bring it all together to create successful writers.
Speakers
JH

Jennifer Hansen

District ELA Specialist, USD 475
Jennifer is a USD475 ELA Specialist and a LETRS District Trainer. She has been teaching for 24 years.
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S215
  Elementary

2:10pm CDT

Interdisciplinary Literacy (6-12)
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S120
An academic conversation goes beyond casual conversation. The goal is for the participants to reach a new understanding of a school topic through the use of specific conversational skills. Each partner must listen and speak, elaborate, clarify, challenge, paraphrase, and summarize what his/her partner says, and determine the outcome of the conversation. This session will focus on engagment through academic conversations.
Speakers
AK

Anneliece Kowalik

District Specialist, USD 475
Thursday August 1, 2024 2:10pm - 3:15pm CDT
S120
  MS & HS
 
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