2024 IGNITE Lafayette Regional Summer of Learning Conference: Full Schedule

8:30am EDT

🔥 WELCOME 🔥

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Auditorium

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Auditorium

Welcome

9:00am EDT

IGNITE your Engines: Riding The Backwards Bike

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Auditorium

"Summertime and the livin' is easy!" Imagine a world where we didn't need a long break to rejuvenate to get back at it again the next school year because being a teacher was a joy! As we kick off the conference, we will have some fun and share some laughs as we explore how to make our careers more fulfilling and our students more excited to learn. We will IGNITE your passion for education, and, in the process, we may even ride bikes on stage for money!

Speakers

Chris Young

Strategic Learning Coordinator, CSC of Southern Hancock County

Chris Young is the Strategic Learning Coordinator for Southern Hancock Schools in New Palestine, Indiana. As a Science teacher in middle school and high school, he fell in love with the impact that technology had on his classes. Chris loves sharing how he loves to teach with the hope... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium

Keynote, Any Level, Any Devive, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Eduprotocols Extravaganza: Part 1

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 142

Teach Better. Work Less. EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. EduProtocols can be used for any subject and grade level. I love sharing ways I use EduProtocols in computer science, engineering, classroom culture, and more. I'll give away some free templates you can use in your next class. In the part 1 session, I will share the most popular EduProtocols.

Speakers

Seth Ponder

Teacher, South Bend Community Sch Corp

The dedicated computer science & engineering educator is a lifetime learner and implements multiple disciplines to educate students outside of a textbook. Seth is a certified Project Lead the Way instructor in grades 9-12 at Riley High School. He enjoys traveling with his family and... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 142

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

The One Where They Talk About Student Choice

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 143

Student choice will be there for you - as a powerful tool for enhanced student engagement. One of the most important steps in creating expert learners who are willing to persevere through challenges is to facilitate learning experiences that put students in the driver’s seat by providing choice in their learning. Not sure where to start? We’ll discuss different ways teachers can provide choices to students, share ideas to get started, and begin to implement this change to our practice.

Speakers

Dianna Knox

Technology Instructional Specialist, Clay Community Schools

Dianna Knox is the Technology Instructional Specialist for Clay Community Schools in Brazil, Indiana. She has held this position since 2017. She always seeks to learn more about UDL and best practices in digital learning. Dianna is a Canvas Certified Educator, an Instructure Community... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 143

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Intermediate, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Canva 101

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 146

Canva is a user-friendly website and app that all teachers can utilize! Canva 101 will open your eyes to the many uses of Canva for both you AND your students. Learn how Canva can help you create lesson plans, quizzes, games, presentations, logos, social media content, videos, labels, classroom decor, and more.

Speakers

Zarah Skelton

Zarah Skelton is an English teacher at Lafayette Jefferson High School, as well as the Head Cheerleading Coach. She has been teaching for 11 years.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 146

Digital Learning, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Formative - Changing the Way Teachers Grade

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 144

Formative is a digital program that decreases grading time while increasing student independence and problem-solving. Assignments can be uploaded to the platform in various forms and assigned to students. Put them on the platform once and then reuse year after year! Teachers can choose how feedback is provided to students (delayed, instant, or none) and view assignments in real-time. When instant feedback is chosen and a student gets a question wrong, then they can problem-solve to figure out what went wrong and correct the answer.

Free individual and paid school subscriptions are available. Depending on how you want to use the program, a free individual subscription may be all you need.

Speakers

Hannah Werner

I teach Special Education with a concentration in math. I have taught for 8 years (2 years 2nd grade, 1 year Kindergarten, and 5 years middle school special education).

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 144

Digital Learning, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Indiana Learning Lab District Admin Feature

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 147

The Indiana Learning Lab is a free, personalized professional development platform full of curated learning opportunities for Indiana educators. One of the newest features of the Learning Lab allows district and building leaders to add their own private content to the Lab, allowing them to award professional growth hours and track resource completion. This session will provide participants with information on the District Admin feature and walk them through the steps to activate those capabilities at your district.

- Review the general features of the Indiana Learning Lab
- Explore ways to use the District Admin feature to customize the Indiana
- Learning Lab for your school district
- Upgrade your Learning Lab accounts for District Admin access

Speakers

Ana Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Five Star Technology

Ana, a Google Certified Trainer and seasoned educator, empowers learners to thrive and make a difference. Leveraging her 10+ years of expertise and Master's degree in Learning Design & Technology, she helps individuals excel as a Professional Development Specialist at Five Star. When... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 147

Digital Learning, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

EPICS K12

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 102

This interactive workshop will guide participants through an activity that will help to understand Human-Centered Design and how this method is an essential part of the EPICS design cycle and is an important element of Engineering. The workshop will move rapidly into the design process by utilizing a scenario from one of the many EPICS projects that have been successfully delivered within the community. The teachers will use this created prototype as a discussion tool to further gather information that would guide the engineering design process. The workshop will use reflection as a vital activity and demonstrate its power in STEM related service-learning.

Speakers

Charese Williams

EPICS K12 Coordinator, Purdue University

EPICS (Engineering Projects In Community Service). Projects that allow students to learn the engineering design process while completing projects for their communities.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 102

Integrated STEM, Any Level, Any Device, High School

10:10am EDT

Beyond Phonics: Spelling and Vocabulary for Upper Elementary or Advanced Learners

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 149

Did you know? Only 50% of English words can be spelled accurately using the most common phoneme-grapheme relationships (Hanna & Hanna, 1966). What does it look like to engage upper elementary students in word study when they've mastered phoneme-grapheme relationships? Are traditional spelling and vocabulary lists still meaningful? How do you help a student who's trying to spell the word please? (Is it pleese, please, or pleaze?) Come find out!

Speakers

Ellie Minogue

Ellie Minogue is a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Klondike Elementary. She taught 1st grade for 5 years and just completed her 13th year at the upper elementary level. She is a Purdue grad and has her gifted education license. Teaching is one of her favorite things, but when she's not... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 149

Science of Reading, Intermediate, Any Device, Elementary

10:10am EDT

Teaching with Chaos

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 103

We all deal with chaos in our lives and classrooms but that doesn't mean we can't embrace it. First, you’ll figure out where the most chaos is coming from before we dive in to the presentation. Through the Teaching with C.H.A.O.S. model we will see how to navigate the daily chaos and make our workday less stressful. Using trauma-informed practices we can help our students and ourselves grow. This model will help you understand yourself and students more, create a system of organization that helps you and your students, and leans into the idea of a safe environment is a learning environment.

Speakers

Kalisa M Baker

I am entering my 8th consecutive year at Oakland Academy, Lafayette School Corporation’s alternative program. In my years at Oakland, I have learned many lessons about resiliency, care, meeting students where they are, and reflecting and challenging my own early education beliefs... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 103

Trauma Informed/Applied Educational Neuroscience, Beginner, Any Device, High School

10:10am EDT

The Brain Based Classroom

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 140

Colors matter to the adolescent brain, movement matters; kids should never sit longer than their age in minutes! Let’s discuss that underdeveloped prefrontal cortex and how to effectively engage a student’s brain.

Speakers

Katie Kinder

Founder, Premier Professional Development

Katie Kinder, author of Untold Teaching Truths and Hallway Leadership, is a highly sought after professional learning facilitator; she has been an educator since 2006. She brings her message of hope, fun, and real strategies to educators all over the nation. She believes that life... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 140

Trauma Informed/Applied Educational Neuroscience, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Finding the Right Balance: Strategies for Engaging Early Learners with Technology (Apple) 

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 145

What do you expect learning to look like for your youngest students? And how can technology play a role? Join us for a discussion around how the use of technology should be intentional and natural, as well as age appropriate to meet the abilities of each learner. We’ll also explore how iPad can help your youngest students communicate, create, and learn at their own pace.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 145

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any Level, iPad, Elementary

11:00am EDT

😋 LUNCH 😋

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Cafeteria

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cafeteria

11:10am EDT

What Can the Learning Lab Do for You?

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 149

You probably have a Learning Lab account or have at least heard of the Indiana Learning Lab (we hope!) by now. This session takes your Learning Lab experience to the next level. Hear about some of the challenges in PD that the Learning Lab can help you solve and more!

Speakers

Diana Smith

Director of Digital Learning, IDOE

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 149

11:10am EDT

Beyond the Frame: Collaborative Brainstorming with FigJam!

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 103

Looking for a powerful Jamboard alternative? You can use FigJam as an interactive canvas for students allowing them to work collaboratively with a variety of sticky notes, tools, templates, widgets, stickers, “emotes,” and more!

Speakers

Sarah Margeson

Coordinator of Connected Learning, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Sarah Margeson is the Coordinator of Connected Learning with the Tippecanoe School Corporation in Indiana. Prior to joining the TSC Technology Department, Sarah taught high school math for six years. She holds two degrees from Purdue University, including a Masters in Instructional... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 103

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

Igniting Interest: Engaging Approaches to Social Studies

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 144

Join us for an immersive professional development session aimed at revolutionizing the way we approach teaching social studies. In this dynamic workshop, educators will explore innovative techniques and strategies, for both the elementary and secondary classrooms, to make social studies come alive in the classroom.

Speakers

Matt Vosburgh

South Madison Community School Corporation

Matt is the District eCoach in the South Madison Community School Corporation. He taught history for nine years before transitioning to his current position. Initially hesitant to make the jump to 1:1 in 2015, he has embraced it fully and now loves to share the techniques, tools... Read More →

Jessica Zepik

Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation

Jessica Zepik is a Media/STEM Specialist at East Elementary in Pendleton, IN. Her role includes managing the elementary library and supporting teachers and students with STEM integration. She coaches the Spell Bowl team, sponsors the Girls Who Code club and serves on the School Improvement... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 144

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

Instaplan: Learn Today, Use Tomorrow

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Band

Planning lessons stinks. It takes forever, and it's difficult coming with great, new ideas. In this session, teachers will walk away with instant lesson ideas, templates, and frameworks that are easy to implement for a wide variety of content areas. Best of all, these ideas are engaging for students as well.

Speakers

Chris Young

Strategic Learning Coordinator, CSC of Southern Hancock County

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Band

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

Best Practices for Integrating and Enhancing Creativity in the Classroom (Apple)

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 145

Creativity is critical to effective problem solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration. But it can be challenging to clearly define —much less cultivate — in the classroom. Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience with activities that will engage learners across the curriculum

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 145

Digital Learning, Any Level, iPad, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

Charting Our Course: Curriculum Mapping and Implementation Strategies for Computer Science

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 102

You want us to do what? When? And, how? Let's face it. Integrating computer science into schools does not exactly come with a how-to manual. Ambiguity and uncertainty very often leads to false starts and even non-starts as schools seek to develop their computer science programs. Join Dr. Whitney Dove, CEO of Ellipsis Education and lifelong educator, for a practical discussion that critically examines the Indiana computer science standards, best practices for curriculum mapping, and "good ol' teaching" to create a clear view of the path before us.

Speakers

Whitney Dove

CEO, Ellipsis Education

Whitney Dove, PhD is CEO at Ellipsis Education. Whitney is influenced by her desire to help teachers bring best practices into their classroom through high-quality curriculum materials. Previously, Whitney managed professional development programs at the National Institute for STEM... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 102

Integrated STEM, Elementary

12:00pm EDT

😋 LUNCH 😋

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Cafeteria

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Cafeteria

12:10pm EDT

Math: From Progress Monitoring to Motivation—How Might Students Lead?

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 102

Educators spend more and more time with learning data, monitoring progress, identifying gaps, and prioritizing learning next steps. Yet the most important work—connecting with students—remains. How do we shift the work we’ve done with learning data into student motivation? What are best practices for goal setting with students, and asking students to monitor their progress just like we do? This session will be product agnostic, yet our examples and stories will include Discovery Education products, specifically DreamBox Math, Discovery Experience, and DreamBox Reading Plus. Target audience: 3rd-8th grade teachers.

Speakers

Eileen Cannon

Discovery Education

Eileen spent 11 years as a teacher and instructional coach before transitioning to digital curriculum in the world of EdTech. Her professional passions include elevating teacher and student voices, co-designing learning solutions, and data-driven instruction.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 102

Academic Recovery

12:10pm EDT

Create Meaningful Engagement with Canvas

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 143

When we connect the content, the student, and the teacher through relationships, relevance, and expertise we create meaningful engagement. Canvas provides the ability to do just that! This session shares ideas and strategies to utilize tools in Canvas to help teachers foster relationships and highlight the relevance of content in a way that leads to meaningful engagement.

Speakers

Dianna Knox

Technology Instructional Specialist, Clay Community Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 143

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

12:10pm EDT

Ignite Your Student Research

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 146

Make Gale products your go-to for student research of all types, sizes, and shapes.

Speakers

Jodi McClure

Secondary Instructional Coach, Tippecanoe School Corporation

I have twenty years of experience as an English/Language Arts teacher and have also taught Spanish, Yearbook, English as a New Language, and Journalism. I currently serve as an instructional coach in three middle schools: Battle Ground, East Tipp, and Klondike.

Melissa Eddy

ELA Teacher, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Once upon a time English teacher, then Instructional Coach, now Library Media Specialist. I want to make teaching easier!

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 146

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Beginner, Any Device, Middle School

12:10pm EDT

AI Accessibility and Inclusivity

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 141

Accessibility and inclusivity are vital aspects often overshadowed by mainstream AI discussions. Yet, they form a dynamic duo, especially in education's future. These tools, spanning text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and image recognition, enrich learning for students with varying needs. They ensure content accessibility across formats and foster personalized learning, catering to diverse needs. By embracing these AI solutions, schools foster inclusivity, empowering all learners to flourish in a supportive educational environment.

Speakers

Kyle Beimfohr

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Kyle Beimfohr is the Digital Learning Coach at Zionsville Community Schools. He has been working as an educator for the last 27 years, with classroom experience in elementary and middle school. He has developed and leads the student technology leadership team (Zeek Squad) for grades... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 141

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

12:10pm EDT

Cultivating Classroom Connection: Strategies for Fostering Student Engagement

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 142

This presentation emphasizes the importance of engagement in school and offers several strategies for fostering it. Seth suggests that engagement is not just about keeping students busy, but rather about creating an environment where students feel valued, challenged, and supported. Strategies for fostering engagement include incorporating student voice, teacher vulnerability, and choice, building strong relationships, and using technology thoughtfully.

Speakers

Seth Ponder

Teacher, South Bend Community Sch Corp

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 142

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

12:10pm EDT

Designing Your Online Space

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 149

Join me for a session on 'Designing Your Online Space.' Discover strategies for optimizing your learning platform's organization, ensuring inclusivity through Universal Design for Learning principles, and enhancing student engagement through effective feedback and announcements. Explore practical techniques to create accessible online environments that cater to diverse learners, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic virtual classroom experience. Walk away with actionable insights to revitalize your online teaching practices and empower students to thrive in digital learning environments.

Speakers

Natalie Freeman

Instructional Specialist, Indiana Online

Natalie Freeman taught in the classroom for 9 years before moving online for 1 ½ years. She is currently the Instructional Specialist for Indiana Online. In her professional life, Natalie enjoys researching information to help teachers with best practices in the online classroom... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 149

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Intermediate, Any Device, Elementary

1:10pm EDT

Designing Engaging Content in Canvas

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 143

No more boring Canvas! Let's take advantage of the Canvas Rich Content Editor, Canva, Genially, and other online tools that easily embed into Canvas can help add pizazz and style to your courses.

Speakers

Dianna Knox

Technology Instructional Specialist, Clay Community Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 143

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Maximizing Learning with Station Rotation: A Blended Learning Best Practice

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 144

This session will focus on harnessing the power of station rotation for effective blended learning. In today's dynamic educational landscape, integrating technology with traditional instructional methods is paramount. Blended learning, with its combination of face-to-face and online modalities, has emerged as a promising approach to cater to diverse learner needs while optimizing learning outcomes.

Speakers

Matt Vosburgh

South Madison Community School Corporation

Jessica Zepik

Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 144

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Intermediate, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Transform Learning Through Creativity with Adobe Express

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 147

Unleash student creativity in your classroom! This session explores Adobe Express for Education, a free design platform for educators and students. Craft graphics, videos, and more with zero design experience. Discover cutting-edge AI tools and explore ways to integrate Adobe Express into your teaching, boosting engagement and learning. Leave with fresh ideas and the confidence to ignite your students' creative spark!

- Explore digital creativity in the classroom, and why it matters
- Learn about what you can do in Adobe Express, and start your first project
- Visit the Adobe Education Exchange to earn a badge and certificate for this workshop and to continue learning

Speakers

Ana Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Five Star Technology

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 147

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Hook, Line, and Sinker

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 140

Engagement strategies in the classroom! How do we engage 21st century learners? How do we keep up with an evolving education sphere? Learn engagement strategies, delve into relationships and rapport in a digital world. Embed technology, music, staging, gamification, and passion in our noble profession! Life is fun; learning should be fun too!

Speakers

Katie Kinder

Founder, Premier Professional Development

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 140

Digital Learning, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

I Didn't Know You Could Do That!

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Band

This fast-paced session is primarily focused on Google Tools, and it is filled with A-ha moments! We will discover new tips and tricks to make you more organized, efficient, and engaging in the classroom.

Speakers

Chris Young

Strategic Learning Coordinator, CSC of Southern Hancock County

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Band

Digital Learning, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Engaging STEM Activities Aligned with NGSS

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 148

This presentation will give you activities and resources to do with your class that align with NGSS standards and include a STEM career connection. These activities range from life science to physical science to earth science. Projects are geared toward 6-8 but can be modified for 3-5 and 9-12. Many projects are cross curricular.

Speakers

Mary Keller

I am a middle school science teacher at Horizon Christian School. I have taught 3-8th grades. I am in my 7th year of teaching. I am starting the STEM program at mu school. I got my bachelor’s from Butler University in elementary education. I also have my masters in Curriculum and... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 148

Integrated STEM, Any Level, Any Devive, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

The Science of Reading in Middle School

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 146

This session will merge research on reading with middle school students with highly effective ways to motivate your students to embrace both academic and self-selected reading. Fight fake reading and do more with your students to extend their reading both inside and outside the classroom.

Speakers

Jodi McClure

Secondary Instructional Coach, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Melissa Eddy

ELA Teacher, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Once upon a time English teacher, then Instructional Coach, now Library Media Specialist. I want to make teaching easier!

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 146

Science of Reading, Beginner, Any Device, Middle School

1:10pm EDT

Dual Coding Theory for Beginners

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 102

What if students could draw their way to better writing? What if thinking were actually embodied? And what if students could build reading comprehension through practicing mental pictures? Dual coding theory (DCT) proposes the mind processes information as both images and words. This talk will introduce and explore the basic tenants of DCT. We will investigate the theory, consider its applications, and discuss new tricks for your classroom. Along the way we will touch on other science of learning topics such as cognitive load theory, retrieval practice, and interleaving. This talk is for all ages and subjects.

Speakers

Adam Current

English Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School

Adam Current teaches English at Roosevelt Middle School in Monticello, IN. Adam graduated from Wabash College and since 2013 has worked across middle school, high school, and college admissions. He is passionate about teaching students how to write and telling teachers why it is easier... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 102

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Low Floor, High Ceiling Tasks: The Art of the Whole Group Lesson

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 149

Let's face it: whole group instruction gets a bad rap. Small group instruction, on the other hand, is a powerful tool for helping students master skills. But, have you ever struggled to keep up? Good teaching is sustainable teaching! Learn how to craft more powerful whole group lessons that are easy to prepare, fun to teach, and naturally differentiate to your unique students.

Speakers

Ellie Minogue

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 149

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

TOP TEN Practices for Helping MLs ACCESS Content

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 141

Join us for an engaging and interactive session where we'll reveal our TOP TEN Practices for Helping Multilingual Learners (MLs) access content effectively. This fast-paced presentation ensures that each practice is introduced swiftly, paired with practical examples or resources you can use right away. Don't miss out on these actionable strategies to enhance your teaching toolkit and support MLs in your classroom!

Speakers

Brenda Ward

EL Director, Lafayette School Corporation

Brenda is the EL Director for Lafayette School Corporation; she strives to be intentional as she incorporates technology in order to help teachers address the unique needs of their English learners. She is passionate about using data coupled with new technology to inform and influence... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 141

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any Level

about Meet Ms. Brenda Ward, a vibrant educator with over 25 years of experience in roles like Classroom Teacher, University Instructor, and Director of Multilingual Learners. She's skilled at creating interactive lessons, leading staff development, and championing Multilingual learners. Brenda's all about teamwork and advocacy, and she hopes to instill her passion for social justice in her daughters, Izzy and Sophie. Brenda is the EL Director for Lafayette School Corporation; she strives to be intentional as she incorporates technology in order to help teachers address the unique needs of their English learners. She is passionate about using data coupled with new technology to inform and influence instruction.

2:10pm EDT

Techniques to Engage and Motivate Students in Learning

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 144

This session will focus on introducing and enhancing the use of research-based and classroom-tested instructional strategies that support different learning styles and cater to various subject areas. Using these simple, low prep strategies effectively can facilitate student-centered discussions, develop critical thinking skills, enhance collaboration while increasing student engagement and retention of material.

Speakers

Matt Vosburgh

South Madison Community School Corporation

Jessica Zepik

Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 144

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Canva 101

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 146

Speakers

Zarah Skelton

Zarah Skelton is an English teacher at Lafayette Jefferson High School, as well as the Head Cheerleading Coach. She has been teaching for 11 years.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 146

Digital Learning, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Everyone Needs a Personal Assistant

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 141

What do Kenneth Parcell (30 Rock), Karen Walker (Will & Grace), Pam (The Office) and MagicSchool have in common? They are all famous assistants that have changed our culture. In this session we will look at the AI tool MagicSchool and MagicStudent to see how it effectively reclaim valuable time in teachers’ schedules. Discover how MagicStudent facilitates student-computer conferencing, gives feedback, and provides more content on the curriculum taught in class within set boundaries. By the end of the session, you will have a toolkit at your disposal to optimize your time, allowing for more meaningful interactions with your students.

Speakers

Kyle Beimfohr

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 141

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Time-Saving Tech: Master SchoolAI for a More Efficient Classroom!

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 103

Explore Sidekick, a safe student chat assistant that provides personalized support and unpack School AI’s Tools section for features like lesson planning, feedback generators, and many more time-savers for teachers.

Speakers

Sarah Margeson

Coordinator of Connected Learning, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 103

Digital Learning, Intermediate, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Ignite Enthusiasm with Makey Makey Interactive Posters

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 143

It's time to move away from the traditional Power Point presentation or boring posters and ignite a passion for learning using Makey Makey. Using this simple tool, attendees will learn the basics of Makey Makey circuit boards and how to take simple presentations to the next level by adding sound and voice recordings. These projects can be done at any grade level with a variety of presentation formats.

Speakers

Amber Hudson

VP of Educational Services, 1st Maker Space, INC

Amber Hudson, Vice President of Educational Services at 1st Maker Space, INC., leads the curriculum development and professional development for 1st Maker Space. Amber spent over twenty years teaching upper elementary in Hamilton Southeastern Schools. During her tenure, she taught... Read More →

Elementary Makey Makey Interactive Poster Presentation pptx

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 143

Integrated STEM, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Junior Achievement Is Your Solution Provider to SB35

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 147

Senate Bill 35 (SB35) was passed last summer and requires all school corporations, charter schools, and state accredited nonpublic schools to provide a semester long personal financial responsibility course for high school students. This bill means that all students graduating in 2028 or later have taken this course prior to their graduation. These students begin their freshman year in 2024-2025 so schools are considering their options NOW on how to meet this new requirement.

Junior Achievement has been working with JA USA to develop a course that combines portions of the in-school Financial Literacy semester long course with JA Finance Park Advanced.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOruhlkUTWo

Speakers

Resa Hodnett

Capstone Manager, Junior Achievement of Greater Lafayette

I am the Capstone Manager for the JA BizTown® & JA Finance Park® facility in Lafayette. I can offer a free, experiential learning opportunity for 5th to 12th grade students in which the only costs to the school is transportation. This program partners with your educators to... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 147

Integrated STEM, Beginner, Any Device, High School

2:10pm EDT

Perspectives of Integrated STEM Instruction

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 148

Integrated STEM activities provide dynamic learning opportunities for K-12 students. It is challenging to find activities aligned with grade-appropriate content. Participants will participate in a STEM activity, discuss perspectives of integrated STEM, and consider strategies for addressing content.

Speakers

Bill Walker

Assistant Director, CATALYST, Purdue University

Dr. Bill Walker is the Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships for the Center for Advancing the Teaching and Learning of STEM at Purdue University. His work focuses on the use of K-12 research-based practices in mathematics or in integrated STEM. His research includes analyzing... Read More →

Austin Jenkins

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Purdue University

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 148

Integrated STEM, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Unleashing Creativity: Applying Improv Rules to Professional Learning and Classroom Activities

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 142

This session will bring the rules of improv into professional learning networks, plan your projects, and encourage students with group activities in your classroom. The simple rules of improv can improve engagement in your classroom and lead to legendary activities.

Speakers

Seth Ponder

Teacher, South Bend Community Sch Corp

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 142

Integrated STEM, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

As Reading Instruction Guidance Changes, How to Ensure Students Grow as Readers

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 102

More and more states are mandating schools adopt reading instructional practices that are backed by research. Now that seemingly everything is "science of reading" aligned, how can I focus on doing right by my students, and making sure they will grow as readers? This session will be product agnostic, yet our examples and stories will include Discovery Education products, specifically DreamBox Math, Discovery Experience, and DreamBox Reading Plus.

Speakers

Eileen Cannon

Discovery Education

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 102

Science of Reading

2:10pm EDT

The Family Classroom

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 140

Setting up a Family Classroom is essential in providing students a safe place to express their thoughts, feelings, and fears. Teach students how to speak, how to disagree respectfully, and how to be a part of a classroom family where everyone is included and celebrated.

Speakers

Katie Kinder

Founder, Premier Professional Development

Wednesday July 17, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 140

Trauma Informed/Applied Educational Neuroscience, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

3:10pm EDT

Kyle Kline - Session

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 149

Speakers

Kyle Kline

Director of Digital Learning, Twin Lakes School Corporation

Kyle Kline is a Google Certified Trainer and the Director of Information Services at Twin Lakes School Corporation in Monticello, Indiana. He has over 8 years of experience as a technology integration specialist with a background of 13 years teaching mathematics at the high school... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 149

3:10pm EDT

Lindsey Sickler - Session

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 103

Speakers

Lindsey Sickler

Technology/Instructional Coach, Lafayette School Corporation

Lindsey Sickler is a teacher and digital instructional coach at Sunnyside Intermediate School, located in Lafayette, IN. Her background includes a decade’s worth of teaching experience in the K-6 setting, as well as a serious passion for educational technology. Lindsey is an Apple... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 103

3:10pm EDT

EduProtocols Extravaganza: Part 2

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 142

Teach Better. Work Less. EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. EduProtocols can be used for any subject and grade level. I love sharing ways I use EduProtocols in computer science, engineering, classroom culture, and more. In part 2 I will share ways to stack and scaffold EduProtocols.

Speakers

Seth Ponder

Teacher, South Bend Community Sch Corp

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 142

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

3:10pm EDT

We're All In This Together

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 143

Engagement means reaching out and involving more than just students. Parents and families play an important role too! Learn how our district plans to leverage the tools we have to bring parents and families into the fold using Canvas, collaboration, and communication.

Speakers

Dianna Knox

Technology Instructional Specialist, Clay Community Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 143

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

3:10pm EDT

Worst to First: Student Presentations

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Band

If you've ever had students present in your class, it probably didn't go as well as you like. Attend this session, and you'll change that. I'm not going to give away the secret sauce in the description, but with this new approach to student presentations your students will become better presenters! Also, your students will love doing it! This session promises to be fun, hands-on, and creative!

Speakers

Chris Young

Strategic Learning Coordinator, CSC of Southern Hancock County

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Band

Designing Virtual and Blended Learning Experiences, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

3:10pm EDT

Promoting Positive Behaviors While Teaching Financial Literacy

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 144

This session will introduce ClassEquity, a platform that prepares students for the real world and shows them what it feels like to take ownership of their lives as early as elementary school. You will learn how ClassEquity resources leverage research-based concepts that support the whole student, such as PBIS and SEL.

Speakers

Matt Vosburgh

South Madison Community School Corporation

Jessica Zepik

Media/STEM Specialist, South Madison Community School Corporation

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 144

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

3:10pm EDT

Enhancing Vocabulary and Comprehension: Using Nearpod to Support the Science of Reading

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 148

Discover the powerful combination of Nearpod for building background knowledge and vocabulary and the Science of Reading. Participants will explore practical tools and insights to elevate their teaching practices and support literacy development with their students.

Speakers

Ron Carroll

District Strategy Consultant, Nearpod

Ron Carroll is a District Strategy Consultant on the Nearpod Professional Services team, leading high-quality implementation and professional development for Nearpod district partners in the Great Lakes Region. He worked with Chicago Public Schools for 10 years as a technology integrationist... Read More →

Monica Tinajero

Account Executive

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 148

Science of Reading, Intermediate, Any Device, Any Grade

3:10pm EDT

Classroom Management Infused with Fun!

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

Room 140

This is an overused term in education, but in reality, your kids won’t learn unless they are safe and engaged. If you can’t manage them, you can’t teach them. Learn how to manage a classroom full of kids who may or may not come from trauma with kindness, love, and a sense of humor.

Speakers

Katie Kinder

Founder, Premier Professional Development

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 140

Trauma Informed/Applied Educational Neuroscience, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

8:30am EDT

🔥 WELCOME 🔥

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Auditorium

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Auditorium

Welcome

9:00am EDT

Tomorrow Glasses

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Auditorium

Speakers

Matt Miller

Education Consultant, Ditch That Textbook

Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the six books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Auditorium

Keynote, Any Level, Any Devive, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Where Are the Women? Using Women and the American Story (WAMS) to Supplement Your Curriculum and Diffit to Make It Accessible to All Learners K-12

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 145

In this session participants will learn about the WAMS curriculum and how to access it to add to their already existing curriculums in the Social Studies, Language Arts, Art, and Sciences. Women make up only 13% of historical figures in textbooks and WAMS allows participants to change that! Participants will also learn how to make the curriculum accessible by using a very simple artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Diffit, to modify the curriculum for various reading levels and multilingual learners. Participants will walk away with a knowledge of the WAMS curriculum, an introduction to using Diffit, and a sample inquiry lesson to use in their classrooms immediately.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGHpE_4ShI/YaP9HvanYKHjhciFglvQFw/view?utm_content=DAGHpE_4ShI&utm_campaign=designshar

Speakers

Dennise Grater

Dennise Grater, High School Social Studies teacher, McCutcheon High School, Tippecanoe School Corporation. Women and the American Story (WAMS) Ambassador for the New York Historical Society. Dennise has taught social studies for eighteen years: four years at the middle school level... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 145

Designing Virtual and Blended Learnig Experiences, Beginner, Any Deivce, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

🔮✨Unlock the Magic of AI: Hogwarts Style✨🔮

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 140

Accio wizards, witches, Muggles, and AI enthusiasts, alike! Prepare to embark on a magical journey through the world of artificial intelligence. We will explore a number of free AI tools that can save you time, support accessibility and Universal Design for Learning, create engaging lessons for students, and inspire creativity. By the end of the session, you'll emerge with 3+ AI tools to try in your role tomorrow. All tools will be presented through the lens of UDL, with direct connections made to the UDL checkpoints and guidelines. Bring your wand, laptop, and charger-and get excited!

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Brenny Kummer is the Assistant Director of EdTech for Bartholomew Consolidated Schools in Indiana. She is a former social studies teacher, Google Certified Trainer, UIndy adjunct professor for UDL, accessibility and assistive technology, graduate of the University of Arkansas Educational... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 140

Designing Virtual and Blended Learnig Experiences, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

AI-Powered Student Experiences for Secondary

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 148

Unlock the potential of AI in secondary education with SchoolAI, where advanced personalized learning paths meet the unique needs and interests of each student. Delve into how AI-driven tools enhance critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students for the challenges of the future. Join us to discover how integrating AI transforms the secondary classroom into a dynamic, engaging environment, making learning relevant and exciting for today’s adolescents.

Speakers

Maureen Young

Partner Success Manager, School AI

Partner Success Manager for SchoolAI. 16 years in public education in grades 2-12 and a tech coach for 9 years. Middle school teacher at heart.

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 148

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, High School, Middle School

10:10am EDT

Student Choice and Creativity with Adobe Express

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 141

As educators, we have many ways of assessing students' understanding of the concepts and skills taught in class. In this session, discover the dynamic potential of Adobe Express—a versatile digital tool—to cultivate creativity and foster personalized learning experiences among your students. Students can create professional-looking graphics, videos, and web pages that can be shared. Leveraging its suite of AI-powered features, students can effortlessly craft visually stunning projects that capture attention and showcase their understanding. Adobe has a lot of other cool tools they have built into Adobe Express, and the best part it is FREE for educators! You will leave this session with ideas and examples you can take back to your classroom in the fall.

Speakers

Kyle Beimfohr

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 141

Digital Learning, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Charting Our Course: Curriculum Mapping and Implementation Strategies for Computer Science

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 102

Speakers

Whitney Dove

CEO, Ellipsis Education

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 102

Integrated STEM, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

"Realize" the Digital Power for Elementary Literacy Instruction

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 144

Join us for a session to explore Savvas Realize digital features which support instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. We will explore technology including Indiana standards-aligned assessments, meaningful data, interactive eTexts, digital games, and discussion boards designed to support your literacy block.

Speakers

Cindy Gildein

Cindy Gildein is a Curriculum Specialist with Savvas Learning Company. Working in the educational sector for 18 years, Cindy now applies her experience to facilitate Savvas trainings for K-12 teachers in literacy.

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 144

Science of Reading, Intermediate, Any Device, Elementary

10:10am EDT

Empowering Young Minds: Navigating the Dynamic Terrain of Phonemic Awareness and Phonics

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 142

Analyze current research and best practices related to Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Instruction in early childhood education, and develop a plan for integrating them into your classroom. Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies, resources, and tools for teaching Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, and choose those that are most suitable for your students' needs and learning styles.

Speakers

Cassandra Williams

Professor, IUPUI

Cassandra Williams is a true innovator in the education field, having dedicated over 25 years of her life to revolutionizing existing systems and setting new standards of excellence. With a degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University and a Master’s from California... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 142

Science of Reading, Beginner, Any Device, Elementary

10:10am EDT

Teaching with Chaos

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 103

Speakers

Kalisa M Baker

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 103

Trauma Informed/Applied Educational Neuroscience, Beginner, Any Device, High School

10:10am EDT

On Your Mark, Get Set...GO GRANTS!

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 147

Learn about grants from the experts - teachers who've had success receiving them. On Your Mark - top five tips to help you focus your creative ideas; Get Set - top five suggestions on what sort of data you'll need to justify your ideas to the granting organization including how to develop an evaluation for your project; Go Grants - learn about the PSFTC grant opportunity and how to craft your proposal AND learn about other local grant opportunities.

Speakers

Christine Isbell

Executive Director, Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County

The mission of the Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County is to promote excellence in education and encourage classroom innovation by providing grants to public school teachers in Tippecanoe County. I've been the executive director of the foundation for 20 years and administer... Read More →

Gina Boyd

Teacher, Tippecanoe School Corporation

I earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Lipscomb University. I have taught every grade from 1st to 8th, but sixteen of my twenty-five years of teaching have been in the self-contained High Ability 4th and 5th grade classroom at Mayflower. As the Elementary School Teacher Advocate... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 147

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

10:10am EDT

Ungrading: Rethinking Traditional Grading Systems

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT

Room 149

What do grades mean? What do they represent to you? To your students? Parents? Are they a reliable indicator of student success or learning? Are they fair? Good feedback? What do grades actually communicate? Come to this session if you are interested in challenging your beliefs on traditional grading systems and learning about alternatives that you could use to facilitate a rich learning environment.

Speakers

Ellie Minogue

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
Room 149

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

11:00am EDT

😋 LUNCH 😋

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Cafeteria

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Cafeteria

11:10am EDT

HQIM: What It Is and How to Use It!

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 102

A variety or resources are available to supplement curriculum, but how do you know what is the best quality? Dr. Flores will explore the idea of high quality instructional materials (HQIM). She will highlight the key considerations for selecting and using HQIM including resources and sample rubrics. Educators will have the opportunity to review sample content for alignment and make judgements about quality based on the discussion.

Speakers

Charity A Flores

Dr. Flores served at the Indiana Department of Education for over a decade most recently as Chief Academic Officer. She currently serves as a consultant supporting districts, schools and educators with strategic planning, curriculum and assessment needs.

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 102

Academic Recovery, Any Level, Any Device, Elementary

11:10am EDT

Using Digital Curriculum to Support Blended Learning

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 145

Come and participate in a lively discussion on how a Blended Learning Approach to instruction can boost student engagement! We will have an open dialog around the various types of blended learning models, recommendations for implementation and a demonstration of using Exact Path to support this type of instruction. The information gained from this session can be applied to any digital curriculum program.

Speakers

Kim Heiderich-Watson

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum

I am an Education Consultant with Edmentum for the last 17 years. I'm happy to answer any questions regarding Edmentum programs, or just engage in any conversation around education or any other topic of interest! Outside of work, I love hiking and enjoy exploring the local trails... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 145

Designing Virtual and Blended Learnig Experiences, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

10 AI-Based Upgrades to Teaching and Learning

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Band

AI assistants like ChatGPT can help you level up your teaching practice. In this session, you’ll find several ways that AI tools can upgrade teaching and learning in your classroom. After this session, your students will be able to do deeper learning without lots of extra time and effort on the part of the teacher. Better teaching. Better learning. Less time.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Education Consultant, Ditch That Textbook

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Band

Digital Learning, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

Introduction to Nearpod

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 148

Discover teaching and learning with Nearpod while experiencing an interactive lesson exactly the same way your students will. Next, explore the Nearpod platform as a teacher, beginning with the Nearpod Library of lessons. Here, you will find, edit, and learn to launch lessons in Live or Student-Paced mode. Finally, review the post-session reports available with every lesson launched.

Speakers

Ron Carroll

District Strategy Consultant, Nearpod

Monica Tinajero

Account Executive

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 148

Digital Learning, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

Junior Achievement Is Your Solution Provider to SB35

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 147

Speakers

Resa Hodnett

Capstone Manager, Junior Achievement of Greater Lafayette

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 147

Integrated STEM, Beginner, Any Device, High School

11:10am EDT

Expanding Minds, Enriching Lessons: The Power of Vocabulary for New Teachers!

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 142

Are you excited about expanding your students' vocabulary? Here are a couple of strategies teachers use to explore strategies for integrating it into their teaching practice, ultimately leading to enriched and engaging classroom experiences for their students.

Speakers

Cassandra Williams

Professor, IUPUI

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 142

Science of Reading, Beginner, Any Device, Elementary

11:10am EDT

The Science of Reading in Middle School

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 146

Speakers

Jodi McClure

Secondary Instructional Coach, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Melissa Eddy

ELA Teacher, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Once upon a time English teacher, then Instructional Coach, now Library Media Specialist. I want to make teaching easier!

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 146

Science of Reading, Beginner, Any Device, Middle School

11:10am EDT

A Regulated and Resourced Educator Makes for a Healthy School Family

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 143

With teacher retention and mental health on the forefront of educators’ minds, this session offers supportive strategies to cultivate resilience among all stakeholders. A wellness framework and template will be shared. Leave this session with actionable solutions for today, tomorrow, and days to come

Speakers

Jacqui Grider

Jacqui Grider is a fourth-generation educator from Lafayette, IN. Her current role is in Lafayette School Corporation as the Director of Applied Educational Neuroscience. Jacqui graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Butler University... Read More →

Anne Marshall

Behavior Instructional Coach/Neuro Educator, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Mrs. Anne Marshall is a proud 5th generation educator. Her training started at an early age "teaching" in her Mom's nursery school! Anne’s formal career began as an elementary classroom teacher in Muncie, IN for the Muncie Community School Corporation. After teaching 3rd, 4th, and... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 143

Trauma Informed/Applied Educational Neuroscience, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

11:10am EDT

Accessing Higher Education: Tools for Teachers at All Levels

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT

Room 149

In the wake of the 2020 Pandemic, education has shifted modalities to allow greater access for all students, but some barriers still remain that can impact the transition for students coming to college. In this session, we will explore common accommodations, tools, and resources available to students as they plan for a future outside of the K12 environment.

Speakers

Eileen White

Eileen White is a Disability Services Professional working as an Access Consultant at Purdue University's Disability Resource Center. She spent over a decade as an elementary school teacher working with students in multiple settings and is passionate about Universal Design models... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 149

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

12:00pm EDT

😋 LUNCH 😋

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Cafeteria

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Cafeteria

12:10pm EDT

Teach Your Way with Curipod AI on Your BenQ Display

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 144

With the use of AI (artificial intelligence) we'll demonstrate the integration of BenQ interactive technology with Curipod's slide show presentation tool that combines polls, word clouds, drawings, and more to offer a digitally interactive space for librarians, teachers and students. Join the AI movement and see how easy it is to make interactive lessons filled with creativity, reflection and critical thinking using a BenQ interactive display.

Speakers

Cathy Grochowski

Professional Development, BENQ North America

As a BenQ Certified Trainer, Cathy trains educators throughout the country on best practices using interactive display technology in the K-12 classroom. Cathy holds a Masters Degree in elementary education. She has 17 years of teaching experience and has delivered hundreds of training... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 144

Designing Virtual and Blended Learnig Experiences, Beginner, Any Device, Any Grade

12:10pm EDT

Getting Started with PowerSchool Lesson Planner

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 148

For teachers of LSC or PowerSchool Curriculum & Instruction.
Do you like Planbook.com? You will love this FREE lesson plan book built into PowerSchool Curriculum & Instruction.
During this session, you will be introduced to its key features, then get started with setting up your classes and schedule.

Speakers

Stepheny Lemenager

Digital Learning Specialist, Lafayette School Corporation

Stepheny is the Technology Integrations Specialist for Lafayette School Corporation. Prior to coming to LSC in May 2022, she was an elementary school teacher and Instructional Coach at Frontier School Corporation for nineteen years. Her passions are blended learning, english/language... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 148

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

12:10pm EDT

Scratch Basics with Ellipsis Education

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 102

In this session, we will walk through a coding lesson from Ellipsis Education using the Scratch interface. Participants will get a refresher on creating student accounts and logging into the platform. Then, participants will take on the role of learners as they further explore the features and functions afforded by Scratch to complete a coding project.

Speakers

Whitney Dove

CEO, Ellipsis Education

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 102

Integrated STEM, Beginner, Any Device, Elementary

12:10pm EDT

Teaching Fluency? Not So Fast! Research Based Instructional Moves to Improve Students’ Reading Fluency

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 142

Getting a student to be able to read fluently with a strong understanding of the text and strength gained from new knowledge is the goal, and yet at grade level after grade level we put passages down in front of students to read for a minute to measure their fluency progress. The disconnect here is huge and the latest Science of Reading research helps us learn how to eliminate that disconnect and teach fluency! Join us in this session to take a fluency journey from foundational skills in K-2, all the way through supporting our students in the upper grades. You’ll leave with adjustments you can make in your classroom when returning to school.

Speakers

Cory Howard

Cory Howard has been an Education Consultant at Curriculum Associates with for last 8 years. Before coming to Curriculum Associates he was a classroom teacher for 14 years in North Central Indiana. In addition to working with k-8 educators through the region, Cory in currently in... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 142

Science of Reading, Beginner, Any Device, High School

12:10pm EDT

In Your Accessibility Era

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 140

Ins for 2024: Accessibility, inclusion, UDL. Outs for 2024: Inaccessible content, disengaging lessons, and struggling when we don't have to! Our learners’ brains are as unique as their fingertips-as are their needs. As more districts leverage Google tools and author their own instructional materials, it is critical that materials are universally designed and flexible to support learners' needs. This session explores how to leverage built-in assistive features in Chrome/Chromebooks, as well as accessible design tips with a UDL lens. By the end of the session, attendees will recognize the value of accessible design, have specific design strategies, experience applying tools, and develop plans for future implementation. Rock your era of accessibility now!

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 140

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

12:10pm EDT

TOP TEN Practices for Helping MLs ACCESS Content

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT

Room 141

Speakers

Brenda Ward

EL Director, Lafayette School Corporation

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:10pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 141

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility

1:10pm EDT

10 Tips to Plan Great Lessons in a Digital Classroom

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Band

For years, lesson planning involved a lot of writing down page numbers in textbooks. Photocopying worksheets and choosing workbook pages. Now that our content, instruction, and assessment are more digital, how can we plan great lessons? How can we craft meaningful teaching and learning while making the most of what’s at our disposal? This session will provide practical ideas to help you thrive.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Education Consultant, Ditch That Textbook

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Band

Designing Virtual and Blended Learnig Experiences, Any Level, Any Devive, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

AI-Powered Student Experiences for Elementary

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 148

Discover the magic of AI in the classroom with SchoolAI, where dynamic learning environments meet personalized education. Explore how technology fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, offering a tailored, engaging learning journey for every student. Join us to see how AI is making elementary education more inclusive, interactive, and fun, ensuring a brighter future for our young learners.

Speakers

Maureen Young

Partner Success Manager, School AI

Partner Success Manager for SchoolAI. 16 years in public education in grades 2-12 and a tech coach for 9 years. Middle school teacher at heart.

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 148

Designing Virtual and Blended Learnig Experiences, Any Level, Any Device, Elementary

1:10pm EDT

BenQ EZWrite Cool Tools

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 144

We'll explore cool tools and the latest features found in EZWrite software. Grab your laptop
and join us for some outstanding discovery time! *OK if you just want to join us to learn
without your device.

Speakers

Cathy Grochowski

Professional Development, BENQ North America

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 144

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Empowering Educators: Harnessing Canvas Feedback Tools for Student Success

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 141

Feedback plays a crucial role in the learning journey, fostering growth and improvement. In this workshop, we will delve into the feedback tools offered by Canvas, catering to veterans well-versed in its functionalities and newcomers alike. Join us as we explore different options for delivering feedback, ranging from class discussions to annotations and written or recorded comments. Whether you're a seasoned Canvas user or just stepping into the LMS realm, this session will equip you for the upcoming school year. We'll also explore external tools that complement Canvas, enriching the learning experience. By the end, you'll depart with a comprehensive understanding of each Canvas tool and strategies to effectively use them, empowering you and your students.

Speakers

Kyle Beimfohr

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 141

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

National Board Certified Teacher - Exploring the NBCT process

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 147

What is National Board Certification? Teachers will explore the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards and explore the certification process. Three National Board Certified Teachers will present and be available for any questions.

Speakers

Gina Boyd

Teacher, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Andrea Lawson

Andrea Lawson, 5th Grade Teacher is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. She is also certified as a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She has taught in the Tippecanoe School Corporation for over 20 years.

Kristy Delp

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 147

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Podcasting in the Classroom

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 149

Podcasts are so hot right now! In this session I will share ways that I use podcasting as both a tool for communication about goings-on in my classroom as well as a product for showcasing student learning.

Speakers

Ellie Minogue

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 149

Digital Learning, Intermediate, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Practically Perfect Design: A Guide to Canva (with a Spoonful of Sugar!)

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 103

A spoonful of design helps the learning go down! Join Sarah for a practically perfect interactive session where we'll explore the wonders of Canva, a bottomless bag of creative tools for educators and IT professionals alike.
✨ Learn to design like Mary Poppins - charming, engaging, and practically perfect in every way!

Speakers

Sarah Margeson

Coordinator of Connected Learning, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 103

Digital Learning, Intermediate, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Unplugged Coding

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 143

Think coding needs to require devices, robots, and electronic gadgets? Think again!

In this session, you will be introduced to unplugged coding activities that require no technology to introduce coding to your students! Included activities will stimulate computational thinking skills, teach algorithms and sequences, engage abstract thinking, introduce binary, and more! Attendees will get hands-on experience with multiple activities.

Speakers

Alex Green

Media Aide, Vinton Elementary School

I am a media aide at Lafayette School Corporation's Vinton Elementary. I have been an educator for 15 years. I am a ClassDojo Mentor, MagicSchool AI Certified Educator, and a Nearpod Certified Educator. My role includes managing the library, creating engaging lessons and activities... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 143

Integrated STEM, Beginner, Any Device, Elementary

1:10pm EDT

Unlocking Learning Potential: Essential Reading Comprehension Strategies for K-5 Teachers

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 142

Come and learn practical strategies for K-5 teachers to improve their students' reading comprehension skills. The focus is on unlocking the full learning potential of students through these strategies; come learn actionable strategies if you want to enhance your teaching skills and support student reading success.

Speakers

Cassandra Williams

Professor, IUPUI

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 142

Science of Reading, Beginner, Any Device, Elementary

1:10pm EDT

DonorsChoose: Funding Your Own Classroom

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 145

Attendees will learn about the DonorsChoose platform. We will then work together to create a project and brainstorm ways to get it funded. I will share some of the tricks I've learned over the years to make the process quick and easy.

Speakers

Allison Clegg

I have been a classroom teacher for 12 years and have taught everything from PK to high school, with the exception of second grade. I began my career as an elementary teacher and eventually transitioned to a middle school and high school Earth/Space teacher and just this year switched... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 145

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

1:10pm EDT

Multilingual Learners, UDL, and EdTech: Sparkling Success

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT

Room 140

Did you know ELLs (MLLs) are the fastest growing population in US public schools? In this session, we will explore several different ways technology and UDL, coupled together, can support multilingual students. We will examine how instructional design strategies and edTech combined can support students in mastering a new language (English), as well as celebrate their native language(s). We will explore a variety of practical design strategies to support ELLs, Ai tools to support ELLs and translation tools to support the ELL newcomer. Plus, we will have the opportunity to explore and practice using technology tools that provide learners with flexible options to showcase their learning that help to remove barriers, rather than create barriers. Attendees will leave the session with design tips, as well as a collection of ready to use translation, vocabulary, reading, speaking, and listening tools.

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 140

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

CTE Clusters and Career Pathways

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 145

Come and learn how Edmentum Courseware supports career-connected learning! We will discuss the new Indiana-specific CTE Clusters and Career Pathways available for virtual learning, and how this online curriculum makes academic instruction relevant through multi-year, high-impact pathways so that students don’t just graduate – but thrive!

Speakers

Kim Heiderich-Watson

Customer Success Manager, Edmentum

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 145

Academic Recovery, Any Level, Any Device, High School

2:10pm EDT

HQIM: What It Is and How to Use It

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 102

Speakers

Charity A Flores

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 102

Academic Recovery, Any Level, Any Device, Elementary

2:10pm EDT

🎨 Crafting and Customizing in Canvas LMS

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 140

Grow your Canvas skills to the next level in this hands-on, fast-paced session. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn some design hacks for customizing your pages in Canvas to have more of a side-by-side column view, building tabs into pages, integrating external apps like Canva, leveraging rubrics in SpeedGrader, using advanced features in modules, and more! We'll customize Canvas pages using HTML and more.

Speakers

Brenny Kummer

Assistant Director of Educational Technology, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 140

Designing Virtual and Blended Learnig Experiences, Geeky, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

AI vs. Cheating, Plagiarism, and Academic Integrity

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Band

When AI assistants were first released, among teachers’ first questions was: “What will we do about cheating?” In this session, we’ll take a look at cheating, plagiarism, and academic integrity. We’ll discuss the place that AI should have in classrooms -- and what AI shouldn’t be used for. We’ll also address how to move forward with changes so we get this right.

Speakers

Matt Miller

Education Consultant, Ditch That Textbook

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Band

Digital Learning, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Don't Freak Out!!! PLTW and Savvas Go Together Like PB & Jelly!

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 146

This session will explore how to effectively integrate Project-Based Learning (PBL) into the classroom using themes from PLTW (Project Lead The Way) and Savaas. We'll start with the basics to ensure a strong foundation, then provide practical examples of how to align PLTW and Savaas while discussing cross-disciplinary opportunities. Participants will learn to create grade-level connections between PLTW and Savaas, with breakout groups for focused discussions. An overview of PBL and a formula to integrate it seamlessly into your curriculum will be discussed, highlighting how to create PBL experiences. The session will include specific examples and cross-curricular opportunities and conclude with participants having a fleshed-out Unit 1 and actionable takeaways. Join us and discover how PLTW and Savaas can enhance your PBL initiatives, making learning as delightful as PB & Jelly!

Speakers

Angela Leap

I have been teaching for 15 years. I have taught K-2 and 5th grade. I think children learn best with hands on activities.

Pamela Dutton

I have taught for 24 years, grades K-3. I enjoy planning PBL units and teaching PLTW.

Britt Fennessy

Director of School Success - IN, Project Lead the Way

My name is Britt Fennessy and I am currently the Director of School Success for Project Lead the Way. Previously, I have worked as a Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Department Head and Teacher in Chicago and Indianapolis. I have spent my entire career working... Read More →

Marcus Painter

Project Lead the Way

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 146

Integrated STEM, Any Level, Any Device, Elementary

2:10pm EDT

"Realize" the Digital Power for Secondary Literacy Instruction

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 144

Explore Savvas Realize with us to learn about the platform’s dynamic resources designed to enhance literacy instruction. Participants will view powerful planning and instructional tools, interactive eTexts, purposeful assessments, rich data, and seamless integrations with major edtech applications.

Speakers

Paige Davis

SAVVAS

Paige Davis is a Curriculum Specialist with Savvas Learning Company. As a former Indiana teacher, instructional coach and professional development director, Paige applies her experience from the positions to facilitate Savvas trainings for K-12 teachers in literacy, math, science... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 144

Science of Reading, Intermediate, Any Device, Middle School, High School

2:10pm EDT

Brain-Aligned Practices Implementation for Non-Traditional Settings

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 143

The benefits of brain-aligned practices are not bound to traditional K-12 classroom settings.
Experience the chance to hear from specialist teachers and scholars on the positive impact of
brain-aligned practices and how the practice comes to life in many spaces and places; not just in a
classroom. Participants will leave this session with practical ideas for implementing brain-aligned practices in a variety of K-12 settings.

Speakers

Jacqui Grider

Anne Marshall

Behavior Instructional Coach/Neuro Educator, Tippecanoe School Corporation

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 143

Trauma Informed/Applied Educational Neuroscience, Any Level, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

AI Accessibility and Inclusivity

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 141

Speakers

Kyle Beimfohr

Digital Learning Coach, Zionsville Community Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 141

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Any level, Any Device, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

Dual Coding Theory for Beginners

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 149

Speakers

Adam Current

English Teacher, Roosevelt Middle School

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 149

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Beginner, Any Deivce, Any Grade

2:10pm EDT

The Arc from Arithmetic to Algebra in Mathematics: Exploring the Progression of Mathematical Reasoning with Number Sense in Mind

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Room 142

How can we support numbers sense in our students? How can we develop their procedural math and automaticity of their math facts without undermining number sense. In this session teachers will learn about the progression of math facts and strategies to support them. We will explore what is means to be fluent and how we move from math facts to procedural mathematics into higher level algebraic reasoning.

Speakers

Cory Howard

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Room 142

Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility, Beginner, Any Device, Elementary

2024 IGNITE Lafayette Regional Summer of Learning Conference

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