ShiftinEdu: Full Schedule

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School, Miami, FL, welcomes you to our forward-thinking learning event for thought leaders and educators who embrace evidence-based and innovative practices in K-12 environments.

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Artificial Sweeteners

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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Bring more joy, relevance, and irresistibility into your lessons with the assistance of AI. Learn how to collaborate with chatbots and other tools to transform your teaching with intrigue, personalized content, and humor—making every class feel like a treat.

Speakers

Tony Vincent

Educator, Learning in Hand

Tony Vincent is a seasoned educator and innovator living in Iowa. Tony's journey began 26 years ago when he started teaching fifth grade in Nebraska. In 2001 his class piloted using Palm Pilots as 1:1 devices and helped other teachers bring technology into their classroom to boost... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, PK-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Building Trust in Online Education Through Storytelling

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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In the competitive online education market, establishing trust is paramount. Utilizing the United States Performance Academy's (USPA) educational model as the case study, examine how the school builds credibility through a multifaceted storytelling approach. Learn how USPA leverages its podcast, social media, dynamic website, and strategic partnerships with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and international sports academies to foster trust. Participants will be challenged to reflect on how their schools currently establish trust, and how that approach could evolve.

Speakers

Adam Jones

Head of School, US Performance Academy

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

How AI is Transforming Personalized Education

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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What if unlocking a student’s potential is all about finding their perfect educational match? At TutorLink.ai, we harness AI-driven analysis to align student learning styles with educator teaching styles, creating optimal pairings that significantly enhance learning outcomes.
In this session, we’ll reveal how real-time analytics continuously refine student-teacher matches and dynamically adjust teaching strategies based on actual performance data. You’ll discover how converting data-driven insights into actionable steps using embedded Large Language Models (LLMs) paves the way for the future of guided personalized teaching.
We’ll share concrete examples of how integrating modern educational psychology with custom-built AI technology can forge novel approaches to education. Moving beyond generic, plug-and-play solutions, we’ll discuss how a transformative fusion of advanced tech and personalized education can revolutionize learning.

Speakers

Eduardo Michelsen

Tutorlink.ai

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

8:00am EDT

Learning Readiness Early Childhood – Maximizing Your Students' Classroom Performance

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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Learning readiness is distinctly different from school readiness. A child is ready to learn when they are cognitively organized, physically calm, and socially connected. Heidi will explain the neurology behind learning readiness along with easy-to-implement, age-appropriate strategies to ready your students for learning.

Speakers

Heidi Tringali

Writer, Speaker, Occupational Therapist, Heidi Tringali

Heidi Tringali is a pediatric Occupational Therapist, speaker, writer, and the mother of two adult children. Heidi holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Special Education and Psychology from Hastings College and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, Early Childhood

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Orchestrating Mathematical Discourse

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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This session will focus on practical ideas to enhance your PK-MS classroom math talk. We will be taking a deeper look into patterns of questioning as well as diving deeper into how to best use sentence stems for teacher talk, partners talk, and small group discourse.

Speakers

Janis Heigl

Math Consultant, CEO, Education Solutions Team

For over 40 years, math consultant and CEO of the Educational Solutions Team, Janis Heigl, has set educational standards at their highest. As a graduate of Oregon State University and Pacific Oaks College, Janis developed her local connections by teaching at schools across the state... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, PK-8

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Phonological Development in Emergent Readers

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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In this session, we will explore the sequence of phonological awareness skills in early readers. We’ll discuss how to choose clear and systematic instructional strategies suitable for all learners. Additionally, this session will feature an engaging demonstration of evidence-based practices applicable to every student. Target Audience: PK-K

Speakers

Angie Schaal

Educational Consultant, Education Solutions Team

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, Early Childhood

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Show What You Know With Explainer Videos

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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The best way to learn something is to teach it. In this session, participants will learn how to leverage the power of video to help students of all abilities and subject areas share their knowledge and explain themselves clearly to an audience through the creation of nonfiction video stories. See case studies, get tech tips, and learn best practices.

Speakers

Michael Hernandez

Writer, Speaker, Educator, Michael Hernandez Learning

Michael is an award-winning teacher, author, and international speaker in Los Angeles whose work focuses on digital and civic literacy, social justice, and student-centered learning experiences. His new book about authentic learning, Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Checkology®️: Support for a Future Founded on Facts

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

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Discover strategies to teach students to sort fact from fiction. I’ll cover the News Literacy Project’s free resources including Checkology, our free virtual e-learning platform with foundational lessons

Speakers

Erin Olson

Senior Manager State Partnership, News Literacy Project

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Co-Teaching with Mother Nature

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

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In a world where students are increasingly disconnected from the natural world, this session explores how nature-based education can engage learners in transformative learning experiences and meet their intellectual, physical, and emotional needs. Kelsey will share her daily practice of integrating nature into her teaching—whether through outdoor learning, natural materials, or fostering curiosity about the environment. This session will provide practical tips on how any educator, regardless of location or resources, can apply these principles to enhance student engagement, promote well-being, and create meaningful learning experiences. Learn how to invite Mother Nature to become your co-teacher, and discover the unfolding possibilities of nature-based education!

Speakers

Kelsey Scholer

Nature-Based Early Childhood Educator, Kelsey Scholer

Kelsey Scholer is a nature-based educator at an early learning center in Alexandria, Virginia. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education and has been working with children in various care and educational settings for over five years.

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session

11:00am EDT

Designing Student Portfolios and Bonus Book Creator Tips

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

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How can students creatively share their learning? Multimedia creations help students share their learning with a variety of options. In this session, explore the power of ebooks for capturing student learning across subject areas and grade levels -- with an exploration of how to use Book Creator to design student portfolios. Attendees will view student work samples, identify which type of project is a best fit for their students, and have a hands-on opportunity to create an ebook with Book Creator. By the end of the session they'll create their own ebook, too!

Speakers

Dr, Monica Burns

Class Tech Tips

Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, author of EdTech Essentials (ASCD, 2021) and former New York City public school teacher. She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Math-ish: Liberate your students by conceptualizing and ishing maths!

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

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What happens when mathematics is learned differently – not as a subject of narrow questions but big ideas, concepts, and connections? In this presentation, we will look at different mathematical ideas together and consider how they can be learned in a multidimensional way. I will also introduce you to ish! In classrooms, math is always precise, but in the world, it is almost always ish. Bringing ish into our classrooms allows students to think freely and connect with the world. Come see, hear, and experience some ish classroom ideas that help increase equity, engagement, and achievement.

Speakers

Dr. Jo Boaler

Professor, Stanford University

Mathematics teaching and learning - in particular, how different teaching approaches impact students' learning, how to teach mathematics for a “growth mindset”, and how equity is promoted in mathematics classrooms. The role of groupwork and mathematical discussions in the development... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Podcasting for the Classroom

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

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Learn how to use audio storytelling to enhance learning and provide purpose with student-created podcasts. Learn the steps of producing a podcast, including building a series, writing for audio, and learning technical things you'll need to record and edit. Participants will see sample lessons and demos and begin planning their own podcast series.

Speakers

Michael Hernandez

Writer, Speaker, Educator, Michael Hernandez Learning

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, 6-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Talking to Parents – When It’s Not Academics

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

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It is typically easier to discuss a child’s academic issues than behavioral/performance issues with parents. When we talk about a child’s behaviors/choices/social skills, oftentimes the conversation can become contentious or unproductive. In this session, Heidi will provide a clear methodology and helpful tools to discuss student performance issues with parents. You will leave this session confident in your ability to discuss all aspects of a child’s classroom abilities.

Speakers

Heidi Tringali

Writer, Speaker, Occupational Therapist, Heidi Tringali

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, PK-5

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Teach Smarter, Not Harder: AI in Education

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

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Unlock the potential of AI to enhance your teaching with “Teach Smarter, Not Harder: AI in Education.” This session offers practical strategies and tools for integrating AI into the classroom, making learning more efficient and engaging. Discover how AI can streamline tasks, personalize instruction, and transform the educational experience.

Speakers

Omar Delgado

Dir of EdTech and Learning Development, Columbus High School

Omar Delgado, an esteemed alumnus of Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in History and Nova Southeastern University with a Master’s in Teaching and Learning with a specialization in Technology, brings over two decades of experience as a professional cinematographer... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, 6-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

Building Community Online isn't a Myth!

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Discover the innovative academic model of the United States Performance Academy (USPA), designed to meet elite student-athletes where they are, allowing them to excel in both academics and athletics. This workshop highlights USPA’s personalized, flexible approach, where learning goes with the students, offering more one-on-one time with educators than traditional schools. How can this be?! Using USPA's synchronous/asynchronous hybrid approach to education as the case study, participants will be challenged to think about community building in the next generation of schools.

Speakers

Adam Jones

Head of School, US Performance Academy

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

The Collision of Agile and Messy

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Authentic learning can be quite messy, thus the necessity to recognize the requirements and disconnects of space as it relates to clutter. Within the walls of educational environments, cluttered classroom environments are negatively affecting the health, safety, and potential of its learners. As designers, we sometimes continue the delivery of “kitchen cabinets” within classrooms without the knowledge that this antiquated harboring device is simply not suited for today’s set of resources. This presentation will explore fresh, new innovative concepts for appropriate systematic solutions, as well as guidelines and recommendations for the housing of these resources.

Speakers

David Stubbs

David Stubbs Design

Founder of David Stubbs Design, David is the creator of award-winning educational furniture solutions that continue to ignite the industry. From his work in public school facilities, his passion focuses on the social/emotional and physical requirements of our stakeholders while supporting... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Early Years #1 0f 4

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in preschool and kindergarten. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.

Speakers

Renee Smith

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Renee Smith holds an associate degree in early childhood education from Durham Technical Community College and a bachelor’s in public health education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support from the... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, Early Childhood

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Elementary #1 of 4

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in grades 1-4. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.

Speakers

Heather Greene

Curriculum Director, Duke School | The Educators Institute

Heather Greene has been teaching third grade at Duke School for twelve years. With 20 years of experience in teaching grades 2-4 and 6th and 7th grade language arts, she has a passion for action research and literacy. Heather has her master’s degree in K-12 Literacy Instruction... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-5

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Middle School #1 of 4

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in grades 5-8. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.

Speakers

Annie Gentithes

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Annie Gentithes is a fifth grade social studies and Project teacher at Duke School. After earning her psychology and educational studies degree from Denison University and her Master of Education from DePaul University, Annie has spent her twenty-five-year teaching career in progressive... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, 6-8

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

Number Sense is the foundation

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

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Join me for a math party where we will discuss number sense, how it develops, and how we keep the learning going through middle school and high school. Research-based activities and strategies will be shared. The goal is to help every student see themselves as a number system explorer.

Speakers

Cathy Williams

Co-founder, Executive Director, youcubed

Cathy Williams is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of youcubed. Previously, Cathy taught High School mathematics for 18 years before becoming a district, county, and state mathematics leader. Cathy is an author of the nine-book series Mindset Mathematics, Visualizing and Investigating... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Breakout Session, 6-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

15 Tips to Help You Collect Actionable Formative Assessment Data

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

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How do you collect formative assessment data? This session will cover strategies for collecting data with digital tools so educators can take action through instructional pivots and interventions. This includes how to check for understanding before, during, and after instruction. Participants will explore how digital tools provide a clear value add as you check for understanding in any subject area.

Speakers

Dr, Monica Burns

Class Tech Tips

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

From Artificial to Authentic: Uncheatable Assessments in the K-12 Classroom

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

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Based on a chapter of my book, Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity (ISTE, 2024), this session helps educators in every subject area solve the challenges of AI and low student engagement with authentic learning projects. Participants will see case studies and sample lessons and begin redesigning an assessment of their own.

Speakers

Michael Hernandez

Writer, Speaker, Educator, Michael Hernandez Learning

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

Prints Charming: Preparing Printables with Canva

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

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There’s something majestic about being able to create, touch, and share printed productions. Teachers can create enchanting instructional materials, and students can showcase learning through projects that end up on paper. Let's make customized door hangers, zines, sticky notes, dice, and other tangible products.

Speakers

Tony Vincent

Educator, Learning in Hand

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Breakout Session, All

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Early Years #2 of 4

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

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Speakers

Renee Smith

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Breakout Session, Early Childhood

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Elementary #2 of 4

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

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Speakers

Heather Greene

Curriculum Director, Duke School | The Educators Institute

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-5

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Middle School #2 0f 4

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

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Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in grades 5-8. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.

Speakers

Annie Gentithes

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
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Breakout Session, 6-8

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Empowering Educators: Tools for Helping Students Connect Passion to Purpose

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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In today's education landscape, many students feel disconnected and crave opportunities aligned with their interests. This inspiring session equips educators with practical tools to rekindle student enthusiasm while meeting curriculum requirements. Participants will gain insights on seamlessly integrating students' strengths, interests, and values into their education, fostering a path to success and fulfillment. The session also addresses ways for teachers to enhance their rapport with students in challenging situations and introduces a straightforward project-based learning framework they can use to define student learning experiences.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Education Coach, Speaker and Author, Lifelong Learning Defined

Jorge Valenzuela is a highly sought-after and well-regarded performance and education coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. He got his start in education and has helped countless educators improve their instructional leadership and teaching skills. Jorge specializes in emphasizing instructional innovation through action research and is a trusted deliverer of reputable professional training in collaborative... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Excellerating Discourse Development in Young Children using Engaging Text

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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Vocabulary and content knowledge significantly impact children's language comprehension and discourse development. This session will highlight research and key practices that most effectively support and accelerate these skills from an early age. Attendees will gain practical strategies for using engaging texts to foster advanced conversational skills in young learners. Target Audience: Literacy Leaders, Educators, PK-G2.

Speakers

Angie Schaal

Educational Consultant, Education Solutions Team

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, PK-2

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Fabulous Fluency Games!

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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Come join us for fun games that help all ages PK-HS practice their mathematical skills. You can use Q card and other fun games to build fluency, preview some foundational skills, or just add them to your math workshop. Participants will get a bag of games to talke home and use in their classrooms.

Speakers

Janis Heigl

Math Consultant, CEO, Education Solutions Team

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

From Prompts to Pictures: Custom Illustrations with A.I.

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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Create stunning visuals with artificial intelligence. Discover free websites and apps for editing existing images, and explore the best sites for generating images from your prompts. Get practical ideas for using custom illustrations in your lessons and educational resources.

Speakers

Tony Vincent

Educator, Learning in Hand

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, All

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Is it Legit?

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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Students encounter information on their feeds daily. Not everything they encounter is real, but how do we help them question what is not credible? How do we help them find and rely on credible sources? Going down the rabbit hole of the site that posted or created it, they likely won’t get the clarity or context needed to make an informed decision. We will explore strategies like lateral reading to support discernment.

Speakers

Erin Olson

Senior Manager State Partnership, News Literacy Project

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

Let's Play!

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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How to Practically Incorporate Games in the Secondary Math Classroom Attendees will learn and play several math games and see how they can be used during math lessons to improve both learning new ideas and reviewing previous learning.

Speakers

Jason Bragg

Independent Consultant, EdSolutions Team

Jason Bragg changed careers to become a middle/high school math teacher over twenty years ago, because he loved to see children understand math in new and exciting ways. He then served as a district math coach and curriculum specialist for six years to help his fellow teachers lead... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

8:00am EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Elementary #3 of 4

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

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Speakers

Heather Greene

Curriculum Director, Duke School | The Educators Institute

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
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Breakout Session, K-5

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

10 Unexpected Ways to Use Generative AI Images

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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Instead of a time-consuming search for the “perfect picture” you can create images to use in your classroom using generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this session, participants will explore AI tools that let them create an image to support their instructional goals, communicate with families and colleagues, and help bring course content to life. In this interactive session, discover how to quickly create images and ten use cases that might surprise you (and your students!).

Speakers

Dr, Monica Burns

Class Tech Tips

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Culture of Space

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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In this workshop, explore how gathering, proxemics, and personas interact intricately when learning happens. These elements of human spatial relationships and settings are crucial in crafting learning environments that are not just spaces, but dynamic settings where effective learning thrives.

Speakers

David Stubbs

David Stubbs Design

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

How the Brain Learns to Read

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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In this session, we will delve into the cognitive processes involved in how the brain learns to read. We'll explore the neurological mechanisms behind reading acquisition, examining how the brain processes written language and the stages of development involved. This session will provide valuable insights into the science of reading, offering practical strategies to support effective literacy instruction based on our understanding of brain function.

Speakers

Angie Schaal

Educational Consultant, Education Solutions Team

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, PK-5

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Making MS/HS Math Meaningful Through Visual Models

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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This session will explore using visual models to help MS/HS students conceptually understand and practice important math concepts, such as Geometry and/or Algebra, as needed.

Speakers

Jason Bragg

Independent Consultant, EdSolutions Team

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, 6-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

Meaningful Connections: Your Elevator to Excellent Relationships

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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Embark on creating meaningful connections, where genuine relationships elevate both your professional endeavors and personal fulfillment. Discover the transformative power of empathetic connections as the cornerstone of collaboration within educational settings. By fostering positive relationships among students and staff, you'll not only enhance the learning environment but also fortify organizational culture and climate. Join us in this enlightening session to explore strategies that will empower you to cultivate these bonds across personal and professional landscapes, leading to profound growth and fulfillment.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Education Coach, Speaker and Author, Lifelong Learning Defined

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

11:00am EDT

STEAM for ALL

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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In this engaging and interactive session, we will explore how all subject areas in education are interconnected through the lens of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). We'll showcase innovative STEM projects that can be seamlessly integrated into any classroom, whether through collaboration between subjects or as standalone activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to brainstorm and share ideas on how they can incorporate these projects into their own teaching practices, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills in their students. Join us to unlock the full potential of STEAM in every classroom!

Speakers

Willy Orozco

President, CSTA Miami

Willy is the President of CSTA Miami and an advocate for broadening access to computer science (CS) education. Formerly the Regional Manager and Specialist for Florida with Microsoft Philanthropies' TEALS Program, Willy worked to build sustainable CS programs in high schools, focusing... Read More →

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
I-202

Breakout Session

11:00am EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Elementary #4 of 4

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

I-204

Speakers

Heather Greene

Curriculum Director, Duke School | The Educators Institute

Friday October 11, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
I-204

Breakout Session, K-5

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

Building Background Knowledge and Vocabulary to aid Language Development in PreK-G2 Children

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

I-204

This session will explore essential language learning principles and show how to apply them in the classroom to boost language acquisition. Using examples and interactive activities, we will investigate strategies for encouraging language development in individual and group settings. We will also cover techniques such as effectively utilizing teachable moments and methods aimed at increasing background knowledge, as well as teaching vocabulary through books, games, and music

Speakers

Angie Schaal

Educational Consultant, Education Solutions Team

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
I-204

Breakout Session, PK-2

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

Digital Snacks: Breaks for Students’ Brains

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

I-202

There are lots of reasons to give students brain breaks. Quick pauses in learning relieve stress, reduce cognitive overload, break up monotony, and strengthen social bonds. Short mental recesses allow students to reboot so they can refocus. Let’s explore strategic intermissions that include interactive websites, satisfying videos, and zippy activities that bring about joy, connection, and curiosity.

Speakers

Tony Vincent

Educator, Learning in Hand

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
I-202

Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

Empowering Instructional Leaders: Strategies for Providing Teachers Better Feedback

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

I-212

This session provides school and instructional leaders strategies they can use to raise confidence for teachers by being more intentional about when and how to provide feedback by structuring conversations around what they observe in learning walks or formal observations using simple universal guidelines. A feedback tool will also be modeled and provided.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Education Coach, Speaker and Author, Lifelong Learning Defined

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
I-212

Breakout Session, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

Learning Readiness Elementary – Maximizing Your Students' Classroom Performance

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

I-205

Speakers

Heidi Tringali

Writer, Speaker, Occupational Therapist, Heidi Tringali

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
I-205

Breakout Session, 1-5

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

Lights, Camera, Career!

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

I-302

Step into the world of multimedia production with “Lights, Camera, Career!” This dynamic session goes beyond traditional journalism, empowering educators and students to explore TV and film production while discovering entrepreneurial opportunities. Gain the tools and insights needed to inspire future filmmakers and pivot careers in the evolving media industry.

Speakers

Omar Delgado

Dir of EdTech and Learning Development, Columbus High School

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
I-302

Breakout Session, 6-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Early Years #3 0f 4

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

I-203

Speakers

Renee Smith

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
I-203

Breakout Session, Early Childhood

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

1:00pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Middle School #3 of 4

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT

I-201

Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in grades 5-8. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.

Speakers

Annie Gentithes

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
I-201

Breakout Session, 6-8

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

Handwriting, Keyboarding, Talk-to-Text Skills - Making Sense of It All

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

I-204

The following statements are all true:
-each child’s motor development is unique to them
-there are developmental norms for every motor skill
-the CDC recently revised the developmental milestone norms
-in the US, we push the developmental limits of most motor skills
In this session, Heidi provides guidance and parameters on how to manage fine motor development that will help ensure optimum written expression in your students. Every school chooses a handwriting curriculum to best meet the needs of their children. Heidi discusses the pros and cons of commonly used curricula and explores the relevance of print, cursive, keyboarding, and talk-to-text.

Speakers

Heidi Tringali

Writer, Speaker, Occupational Therapist, Heidi Tringali

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
I-204

Breakout Session

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

Leading With Love and Instructional Innovation

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

I-212

Dive into this engaging workshop tailored for teaching teams seeking to amplify their impact in their schools through the instructional innovation process. Discover practical action research skills designed to boost teacher confidence, performance and the use of high-yielding instructional strategies. Participants will delve into data-driven decision-making methods, empowering them to drive positive change in classrooms. Join us to unlock the tools and insights needed to cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments that propel student success.

Speakers

Jorge Valenzuela

Education Coach, Speaker and Author, Lifelong Learning Defined

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
I-212

Breakout Session, K-12, Leadership

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

Multimedia Research Projects as Design Thinking

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

I-205

Motivating students to complete assignments with integrity and quality can often be accomplished by providing a purpose for their work. This session shows how to use the design thinking process--developing solutions to challenges-- to scaffold learning through student-created multimedia story projects. Learn how to use these assignments in every subject area as authentic assessments, and leverage curiosity to motivate students to seek solutions to challenges in their communities.

Speakers

Michael Hernandez

Writer, Speaker, Educator, Michael Hernandez Learning

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
I-205

Breakout Session

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

Silly Yet Strategic Ways to Use Emojis

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

I-202

Silly and strategic arenʼt two words you often see together. But when emojis come into the conversation, I promise they can accomplish multiple classroom goals. In this session, we'll look at emojis in new ways. From formative assessments and feedback connections, to visual cues and creative expression, learn new ways to make the most of this popular way to communicate. Take part in hands-on activities, see cross-curricular connections, and maybe even leave with a new favorite emoji.

Speakers

Dr, Monica Burns

Class Tech Tips

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
I-202

Breakout Session, K-12

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Early Years #4 of 4

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

I-203

Speakers

Renee Smith

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
I-203

Breakout Session, Early Childhood

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School

2:15pm EDT

The Project Approach: Actively Engaging and Empowering Students Across the Curriculum Middle School #4 of 4

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT

I-201

Participants will learn about the Project Approach and discover how it is implemented in a high-impact, standards-based, interdisciplinary curriculum with students in grades 5-8. Presenters will share examples of lessons that harness student curiosity using inquiry and experience. They’ll share strategies for creating a classroom culture of learning from one another. Finally, presenters will guide participants to brainstorm a project topic and generate a plan for teaching an in-depth investigation by moving through the phases of the Project Approach.

Speakers

Annie Gentithes

Duke School | The Educators Institute

Friday October 11, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
I-201

Breakout Session, 6-8

Host Organization St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School