day 1
Session 2
Collaborative Problem Solving
An introduction to the collaborative problems from EepsMedia. These problems require collaboration and discussion of multi-discipline concepts in order to solve. There are problems that are appropriate for all content as well as being ideal for first day icebreakers and enrichment activities. In the session, we will work through several examples as well as discussing ways to get the most value out of the problems.
Tracey Hollabaugh
ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
6-12
Room: 2212
Coming Soon: New Interactive Whiteboards
Want to check out the latest game changer in our classrooms? Come preview the new Clear Touch interactive displays that will be replacing our current interactive whiteboards. ​
Melissa Lodhi (Clear Touch Presenter)
K-12
Room: 1540
Designing Playlists for Personalized Learning
There is a growing focus on the use of instructional playlists as the cornerstone for personalized learning. Learn how SAFARI Montage makes it easy to design and share standards-based curriculum playlists that can be used for instruction, remediation, or acceleration and personalized to each student’s individual learning needs. Develop strategies for creating and effectively using engaging playlists in SAFARI Montage and integrating them with itslearning and Google Classroom.
Tim Clark
ALL
K-12
Room: 1308
First Steps in Student Owned Learning
This session will focus on how to begin facilitating student ownership within your classroom. It all starts with helping students understand the "what" and "why" of learning. You will walk away with practical steps to immediately implement in your classroom.
Kerry Ward and Penny Latimer
ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
K-5
Room: 2216
Getting Started with Read and Write for Google
This is an introduction to Read and Write for Google, a literacy tool to support accessibility to instruction for all types of learners.
Amy Scheifflee and Pam Majerus
ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Accessibility
K-12
Room: 1220
Intro to the Harkness Method of Classroom Discussion
This session explores the use of student-centered, discussion-based education known as the Harkness approach to teaching. In this approach, teachers and students commit to an ideal of active, participatory, student-centered learning which values teaching students not just a given course’s content, but the skills required to become their own and each other’s teacher. Learning is a cooperative enterprise in which the students and teacher work together as partners. We will discuss the intricacies of the Harkness approach, dive into methods of evaluation and reflection, and explore the obstacles and remedies of using this method in the public education system. This session is geared primarily for 9-12 History and English teachers, but teachers of other disciplines are welcomed.
Heather Tallant
Social Studies, other disciplines welcome
6-12
Room: 2315
Making the Most of Studies Weekly
Learn how to better utilize Studies Weekly including the digital component to transform your social studies instruction.
Studies Weekly Trainer
Social Studies
3-5
Room: 2248
Meet Your Math Specialist
Are you a 6-12 math teacher? Come meet your new math content specialist, Kathleen Carpenter. In this session, we will share ideas, ask questions, and get to know each other.
Kathleen Carpenter
Math
6-12
Room: 1319
My Teacher Toolkit
Ready to Use Tools and Strategies that will Increase Reading Achievement and Engagement in Your Classroom
Shelley McCannon
K-5
Room: 2234
myON Measuring Reading
What data is available to teachers? What data can teachers pull from the faculty dashboard? What reports should teachers run, and how often? How do teachers run reports and download data? How do myON admins run building-level reports (for the AP or Principal)? An in depth look at myON reports and goal setting capabilities.
Saralee Parker
ELA
K-5, admin
Room: 1236
Nearpod Getting Started Training
This workshop is designed for anyone who’s brand new to Nearpod and wants to get started using Nearpod in their classrooms! Participants will experience how to utilize the Nearpod Content Store, how to launch both Live and Nearpod Student Paced lessons, and how to access post-session reports.
Nearpod Trainer
ALL
K-12
Room: 2308
Personalized Mathematics Instruction
MaryClaire Powell
Math
K-5
Room: 2213
Personalizing and Engaging Student Learning
We have been talking about WHAT it means to personalize and engage student learning in our classrooms – but I don’t know the resources that can help me to make it happen. HOW can I personalize and engage student learning? Where do I begin? I will share with the audience some of the resources and formats that I have used in my classroom in the past two years that I have been working with personalizing and increasing student engagement in my classroom.
Pam Hodge
ALL
6-12
Room: 1216
Picture Perfect STEM: Integrated Science Literacy
Participants will learn how picture books can inspire STEM learning, become familiar with the 5Es learning cycle, learn how to incorporate research-based reading comprehension strategies into science inquiry lessons, and participate in several Picture-Perfect model lessons.
Julie Kelly and Tessa Kamat
ELA, Science, STEM
K-5
Room: 1211
Rethinking Co-Teaching
This session will focus on co-teaching support options and resources from the special education department. Topics will include the orientation of the District co-teaching handbook and walk-though tool, and strategies for ES/MS/HS classrooms and how to request support from the special education department in to further implement these strategies.
Paul West
Special Education Inclusion
K-12
Room: 2319
STEM Bins: Engineering Through Play
Discover how to effectively use STEM Bins® as a foundational, developmentally appropriate form of engineering for elementary students. Learn simple ways to implement STEM Bins for early finishers, enrichment, morning work, centers, makerspaces, and literacy and math extensions. Get your hands on the materials and try STEM Bins for yourself! Door prizes!
Carolyn Cutts (ETA, Hand2Mind)
K-6
Room: 2309
Student Digital Portfolios
Digital Portfolios that document student work, goals, successes, and personal school journey. I new and innovative way to make learning come alive and develop students ownership!
April Busby
ALL
K-5
Room: 2310
Support Services Crisis Response Overview
Have you wondered what happens once a student goes to the counseling office after disclosing thoughts of suicide, of harming others, or child maltreatment? How do we respond when a student or staff member passes away or there is a disaster in the community? This session will give educators an overview of our response to crisis events and ways you can be a support to students who are experiencing difficult situations.
Gail Freund
Student Support
K-12
Room: 1232
Web Tools & Apps for the Math Classroom
A share session of web tools and apps to engage learners (and teachers) in the math classroom.
Melissa Connealy and Christine Shaw
Math
6-12
Room: 1544