2. 2026 Educator Kickoff- August 17- Elementary Conference: Full Schedule

12:15pm PDT

Keynote

Monday August 17, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm PDT

Auditorium

Gather to hear a brief message from Superintendent Linford and a chance to win some prizes!

Speakers

TJ Strain

Monday August 17, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm PDT
Auditorium 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

12:55pm PDT

Growing Toward Grade Level: First Grade Submeasure Framework

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1112

Limited Capacity seats available

Start the year strong by using the DSD Submeasure Framework to identify student needs and deliver targeted intervention. Teachers will learn how to use district resources to reteach CKLA skills in small groups. By addressing skill gaps early, we can strengthen foundational skills and support students in reaching grade-level expectations.

Speakers

Casey Hansen

Sarah Paskett

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1112 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

1st Grade

12:55pm PDT

"D" is for Detailed Examination: Building Strong Writers with the thinkSRSD Framework

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1108

Limited Capacity seats available

Designed for elementary teachers who have completed the thinkSRSD Basic Writing training, this advanced session takes a deeper dive into the "D" of TIDE. Just as construction workers use strong materials and careful craftsmanship to build a sturdy structure, writers use examples, evidence, connections, and elaboration to strengthen their ideas. Participants will explore how to explicitly teach...
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Speakers

Amy Tyrrell

Celesete Hales

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1108 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

6th grade teachers-Are you a Derivita User? Would you like to explore new ways to effectively utilize Derivita in your classroom? Join us as we discuss new features, tips, and tricks to make Derivita work for YOU! We will also set up PLCs and have time to

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2113

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you a Derivita User? Would you like to explore new ways to effectively utilize Derivita in your classroom? Join us as we discuss new features, tips, and tricks to make Derivita work for YOU! We will also set up PLCs and have time to ask questions of the Derivita team.

Speakers

Rebecca Roche

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2113 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Accessible Visual Arts Strategies for Literacy Integration

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2119

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover visual arts strategies that support literacy learning for all students. In this session, educators will explore a variety of art mediums and methods, along with practical approaches for teaching them effectively and confidently in the elementary classroom. Participants will experience accessible, classroom-ready strategies that increase engagement, support comprehension, and make literacy...
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Speakers

Katie Francis

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2119 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

All Play No Spectators: Increasing Student Response Rates

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1013

Limited Capacity seats available

Learning happens when students are active learners rather than listening objects. This session provides strategies for increasing student participation as well as providing tools to make it work in your classroom.

Speakers

Kate Williams

Section Director, Davis School District

Kate is a former science teacher. She now works in teaching and learning helping with all things professional learning. She has a passion for supporting teachers and making things run smoothly.

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1013 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Beyond Icebreakers: Launching a Culture of Learning in Math

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2302

Limited Capacity seats available

The first week of school sets the tone for the entire year. Experience engaging mathematical tasks that help students build relationships, develop confidence, and establish norms for collaboration, meaningful discourse, and deep thinking. You'll leave with ready-to-use first-week experiences that foster a classroom culture where every student is valued as a mathematical thinker from day one.

Speakers

Trisha Syversen

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2302 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Building a Positive, Engaged Classroom: Practical Management Strategies That Work

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2209

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will leave with ready-to-use classroom management strategies that promote student engagement, positive behavior, and academic discourse from day one. This interactive session will explore the power of positive narration, clear expectations and routines, oral language supports, and engagement techniques that increase student participation. Participants will learn practical strategies that...
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Speakers

Lisa Price

Kelly Harp

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2209 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Building Better Math Conversations using Language Routines

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2318

Limited Capacity seats available

Invite your students into deeper mathematical thinking using the Language Routines embedded in IM. These create opportunities for rich discussion, sense-making, and meaningful engagement-supporting all learners, especially multilingual students, as active participants.

Speakers

Stacey Osborne

Jennifer Walker

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2318 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Chunking Content for ELLs: Rooted in Structure, Rising in Achievement

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2118

Limited Capacity seats available

From John Hattie's "Visible Learning" study, we know that breaking complex content into manageable and meaningful chunks can significantly accelerate learning. As the Davis Model of Instruction includes Chunking Content as an essential instructional practice, we'll explore how this impacts multilingual learners. In this session, you’ll engage with practical scaffolding strategies that give ELLs...
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Speakers

Olivia Webberley

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2118 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Communication and Power Struggles -- Reframing Student Behavior for More Successful Interactions

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2001

Limited Capacity seats available

Communication and Power Struggles -- Reframing Student Behavior for More Successful Interactions

Speakers

Lorie Coates

Crystal Martin

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2001 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Don't Just Read it Again: Small Shits that Lift Proficient Readers

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1103

Limited Capacity seats available

When students are at or above benchmark, the work isn’t done — it shifts. Intervention time shouldn’t mean idle time for proficient readers. In this session, we’ll unpack the Submeasure Framework and highlight the Reread with a Purpose Menu as a practical way to push students back into previously read CKLA/ELA texts for deeper analysis. Walk away with ready-to-use routines that turn WIN...
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Speakers

Claire Revelle

Suzy Price

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1103 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Elevate with Canva

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1304

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore the newest Canva features and discover how they can support engaging instructional materials, student creativity, collaboration, and classroom projects. Learn simple ways Canva can integrate into Canvas to streamline your workflow. Leave with practical ideas for using Canva right away in your classroom.

Speakers

Amy DeLair

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1304 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Engaging All Readers in Grade Level Texts

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2107

Limited Capacity seats available

How do we help ALL students access challenging grade level texts? We will explore using active reading techniques to support all readers. As Dr. Jennifer Throndsen says, "It isn't about matching the text to the student - it's about identifying what instructional strategies teachers can leverage to create an optimal and challenging learning experience" (Raising Up Readers, 2025). Together we will...
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Speakers

MacKenzie Largent

Danielle Wermager

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2107 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Feedback that Feeds Forward: Leveraging Canvas for High-Impact Learning

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1309

Limited Capacity seats available

What if feedback didn’t just reflect learning—but actually drove it forward? Grounded in high-impact research, this session helps educators transform feedback into a powerful tool for growth. Explore how Canvas can support strategies like clear success criteria, student self-reported grades, and meaningful feedback cycles. Participants will engage with practical tools—including rubric...
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Speakers

Carol Nef

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1309 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Foundations of MagicSchool AI

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1104

Limited Capacity seats available

You know the basics, now let’s put the power of AI directly into your students' hands. This intermediate-to-advanced session moves beyond teacher shortcuts to focus entirely on student-facing tools and MagicSchool Rooms. Discover how to build customized AI tutors that challenge and guide students through complex problems that provide relevant and actionable feedback without giving away the...
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Speakers

Jared Fawson

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1104 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

How to Provide Accommodations to Students

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2015

Limited Capacity seats available

Come and learn simple ways to provide accommodations to students who have IEP's and 504 in your classroom. This presentation will explore how Universal Design for Learning can be used to proactively plan accessible instruction and support meaningful accommodations for students with an IEP or 504 plan.

Speakers

Lisa Wall

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2015 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Learn About Davis's New Evaluation System

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1110

Limited Capacity seats available

Davis has a new teacher evaluation system that focuses on educator growth. Our new system is built around the Davis Model of Instruction and is all about teachers setting goals based on their practice. Some schools will be piloting the new system during the 2026-27 school year, and all schools will be on the new system in 2027-28. This will be an interactive session where you'll get to do a...
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Speakers

Daron Kennett

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1110 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Librarians and teachers conquering literacy together

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2301

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will investigate all the ways that teachers throughout the curriculum can collaborate with their librarian to help increase literacy in its many forms, including digital, media and reading. Together we can conquer literacy and help students be confident readers, users of media and finders of information.

Speakers

Tina Johnson

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2301 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Meet Your AI Coach: Getting Started with SIBME

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1115

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces SIBME, an AI-powered instructional coaching tool that helps teachers reflect on and improve their practice. We'll walk through the basics—recording or uploading a lesson, getting AI-generated feedback, and using the platform to set goals and track growth over time. No prior experience needed. You'll leave knowing exactly how to log in, capture your first lesson, and start...
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Speakers

Cory Camp

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1115 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Pacing with Purpose: Designing Your Instructional Roadmap

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2321

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is tailored specifically for K-6 educators navigating the complex world of Amplify CKLA and ELA. Pacing guides can often feel like a rigid race against the clock, leaving both new and veteran teachers wondering how to fit foundational reading, writing, and language standards into an already packed day. We will shift the narrative from "covering content" to "maximizing impact."...
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Speakers

Shandra Roach

Deanna Billings

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2321 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Pack the Right Intervention Practice: A Fluency Picnic

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2111

Limited Capacity seats available

With the new legislation, SB241, retention becomes a possibility for students who are below benchmark on Acadience Reading beginning with the 2029-2030 EOY benchmark. When we think about students who may be at risk, our minds often go first to those who are still developing accuracy skills—students showing red composite and accuracy scores who need a strong Tier 3 intervention, which they...
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Speakers

Angie Morales

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2111 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Power up your Grading with Canvas and Encore

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2004

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how to streamline your grading process while using Canvas and Encore. Learn practical strategies using SpeedGrader, gradebook and feedback tools to improve efficiency and student learning.

Speakers

Lisa Lomax

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2004 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Reading the Trail: Using Data to Navigate Sound Partners Intervention

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2322

Limited Capacity seats available

Plan for the journey of intervention! Dig into tools and data sources that help pinpoint the right Sound Partners placement for each learner. Walk away with a trail map for monitoring progress.

This will be focused on mid-year first graders and older students who are new to the country needing foundational skills such as letter names.

Speakers

Melissa Beyer

Annalea Warwood

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2322 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Replacing Rules with Reasoning

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1007

Limited Capacity seats available

This session centers on the idea from NCTM’s “Rules That Expire” that many long‑standing math‑class rules were created for convenience, not understanding—and that some rules actually interfere with students’ mathematical reasoning. Collaborate with others to shift from expired rules to ideas that support deep mathematical reasoning.

Speakers

Kellie Strader

Lisa Price

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1007 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

RISE Benchmarking Basics: Turning Standards into Strategy

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2011

Limited Capacity seats available

This training provides a guided introduction to RISE Benchmarks, helping participants understand what they are and how to use them effectively. Learners will explore where to locate benchmarks within the system, how to preview and interpret them, and how they align with existing blueprints and performance standards. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to confidently connect...
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Speakers

Kristine Capron

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2011 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Science K-3 From Student Goals to Teacher Moves: Using Learning Goals to Strengthen Science Discussions and Formative Assessment

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

Choir Room 1923

Limited Capacity seats available

In science, deep student understanding depends on more than engaging lessons. It requires intentional teacher decision making. This session will help K through 6 educators shift their focus from student learning goals alone to teacher learning goals that strengthen the facilitation of scientific discussions and formative assessment practices. Participants will explore how identifying specific...
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Speakers

Annette Fonnesbeck

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
Choir Room 1923 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Seeing All Students: Building Belonging, Dignity, and Academic Access for Multilingual Learners

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2213

Limited Capacity seats available

My presentation supports teachers in recognizing the strengths, identities, and lived experiences students bring into the classroom, especially multilingual learners in Davis. Through reflection, discussion, and student-centered examples, we will move beyond labels, strengthen Tier 1 instruction, create belonging, and uphold the dignity of every student so academic growth can improve for all...
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Speakers

Raul Sanchez

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2213 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Small Shifts, Big Impact: Easy, Practical Supports for Neurodivergent Learners in the General Education Classroom

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2319

Limited Capacity seats available

Supporting neurodivergent students doesn't have to mean overhauling everything you do. In this session, we'll explore simple, practical strategies that help make IEP accommodations more manageable and effective in the general education classroom. Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas for supporting attention, organization, processing, and engagement—small shifts that can make a big...
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Speakers

Aubree Gardner

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2319 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Smarter Math Instruction: New AI Tools in Illustrative Mathematics

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1009

Limited Capacity seats available

Our adopted elementary math curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics in Imagine Learning, now includes a suite of AI tools built to make rigorous math reachable for every student. This session introduces what these tools can do: adapt lessons to fit your class and timeframe, differentiate tasks for varied readiness levels, generate extra practice on demand, and provide targeted support for specific...
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Speakers

Imagine Learning- AI Team

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1009 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Strategies to Use Tomorrow for Direct Instruction

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2115

Limited Capacity seats available

Let's dig into Chunking and Processing Content as a way to deliver direct instruction and maximize student learning. Small adjustments can make a big impact! You will walk away with several strategies for student engagement and interaction.

Speakers

Sara Ferriola

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2115 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Teaching with Confidence: CKLA and Standards Alignment

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1001

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, participants will learn how to efficiently navigate and use available resources to streamline lesson planning, assessment, and instructional decision-making. Teachers will examine the alignment of CKLA/Amplify with the DESK standards, identify essential skills and knowledge, and discover tools that support intentional planning and differentiated instruction. By the end of the...
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Speakers

Denise Willmore

Emily Coombs

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1001 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Teams and the Work of DSD (by invitation only)

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

Little Theater 1903

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is by invitation only and should include a team of 4 from each school (the principal and three invited members of the school’s guiding coalition). The session has two primary objectives and will serve as a foundation for future PD and leadership training: Objective 1: Focus guiding coalition efforts on our two primary initiatives — Belonging and High Reliability Schools...
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Speakers

Logan Toone

Fidel Montero

Chadli Bodily

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
Little Theater 1903 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

The Anatomy of a Consequence

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1214

Limited Capacity seats available

When a student's behavior continues to interrupt learning, it's common for teachers to implement consequences from a dysregulated state. In this session, we'll dissect effective consequences, including key assumptions, design, and delivery. We'll also uncover the harm of using the language of privilege and shame-based strategies. Join us to get a ‘leg up’ on how to use consequences to spur...
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Speakers

Allison Riddle

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1214 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

The Power of a Good Question: Strategies for Deeper Thinking and Discussion

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2009

Limited Capacity seats available

Want richer discussions and deeper thinking in your classroom? It starts with better questions. Discover a practical, research-based framework for asking the right questions at the right time and facilitating discussions that spark curiosity, encourage participation, and challenge students to think critically. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies for encouraging higher-level thinking in every...
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Speakers

Kristi Burgess

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2009 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

The Sanity Saver Session: Teacher Time Hacks That Work

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1216

Limited Capacity seats available

Whether you’re a new teacher trying to stay afloat or a veteran educator looking for fresh ideas, this session will provide simple time-saving hacks that actually work. Walk away with ready-to-use tools, productivity tips, and strategies to help you work smarter, reduce burnout, and save your sanity.

Speakers

Becky Vervloet

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1216 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Updating the Map: What New Research Says About Phonological Awareness

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1105

Limited Capacity seats available

Phonological awareness is an important part of the learning to read path, but recent research is helping us think differently about how we teach it. In this session, we'll explore what current evidence says about connecting phonological awareness to letters, decoding, and spelling, and how CKLA provides opportunities to do this throughout the Skills Strand. We'll also consider how integrating...
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Speakers

Amy Jorgensen

Jen Spjut

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1105 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

What's Your Magic 8 with Reading?

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

1016

Limited Capacity seats available

All content areas support literacy of students. What does your Magic 8 ball tell you about literacy instruction? When you think of your Tier 1 or small group instruction, do you hear "Yes, definitely" or "Ask again later" or "Outlook not so good"? This session explores 8 MAGIC yet practical, research-based strategies to strengthen literacy instruction and ensure all students develop as...
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Speakers

Jodi Rees

Christin Perovich

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
1016 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Why do students do that? Mapping behavior using the Functional Behavior Screening Tool

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2123

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn to understand the function of behavior which will help them choose appropriate interventions to try with those students.

Speakers

Mark Tayler

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2123 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

12:55pm PDT

Your Voice Matters: Using Communication to Build Trust with Families

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT

2217

Limited Capacity seats available

By the end of this session, teachers will:
• Understand how communication impacts trust and perception of schools
• Recognize what families actually want (based on district data)
• Apply 3–4 simple strategies to improve communication immediately

Speakers

Terri Hall

Chris Hall

Monday August 17, 2026 12:55pm - 1:45pm PDT
2217 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Accessible Drama Strategies for Literacy Integration

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2012

Limited Capacity seats available

Come explore drama strategies that support literacy learning through connecting images, ideas, and words. Participants will experience accessible drama-based approaches that can reinforce comprehension, sequencing, and language connections. These practical strategies promote engagement, active participation, and meaningful learning through drama.

Speakers

Bethany Struthers

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2012 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Accessible Music and Movement Strategies for Literacy Integration

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2308

Limited Capacity seats available

Come explore music and movement strategies that support fluency and expression in reading, as well as rhythm and steady beat. Participants will experience elements of explicit instruction that help build student independence in musical learning experiences. These practical, accessible strategies promote engagement and meaningful learning through music and movement.

Speakers

Melissa Voorheed

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2308 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

All Play No Spectators: Increasing Student Response Rates

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1013

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kate Williams

Section Director, Davis School District

Kate is a former science teacher. She now works in teaching and learning helping with all things professional learning. She has a passion for supporting teachers and making things run smoothly.

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1013 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Back to Basics for EE Teachers

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1119

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is intended for Essential Elements Teachers. This professional development training equips educators with evidence-based strategies for establishing, teaching, and maintaining routines with students who have complex needs. By creating structured, predictable routines supported by visual scaffolds and systematic instruction, educators can reduce anxiety, increase independence, improve...
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Speakers

Bree Phillips

Alice Richins

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1119 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Building Better Math Conversations using Language Routines

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2318

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Stacey Osborne

Jennifer Walker

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2318 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Building Better Readers: Our District Vision for Supporting Individual Reading Plans

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2211

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will equip K–3 teachers with a practical understanding of Utah’s new early literacy legislation (SB 246) and its impact on daily classroom instruction. Participants will: -Gain an overview of updated literacy requirements for K–3 educators -Understand the role of benchmark assessments in identifying students for support -Learn expectations for Individual Reading Plans (IRPs),...
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Speakers

Meghan Shaver

Julie Lundell

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2211 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Canvas Studio & YouTube Integration for Educators

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2004

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to create and share interactive videos and quizzes with Canvas Studio while embedding YouTube content in accessible, student-friendly ways. Walk away with practical strategies to keep lessons engaging and running smoothly.

Speakers

Lisa Lomax

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2004 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Communication and Power Struggles -- Reframing Student Behavior for More Successful Interactions

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2001

Limited Capacity seats available

Communication and Power Struggles -- Reframing Student Behavior for More Successful Interactions

Speakers

Lorie Coates

Crystal Martin

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2001 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Davis Model of Instruction - Overview

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2211

Limited Capacity seats available

We have the finalized version of the Davis Model of Instruction....now what? This session will help teachers understand why a model of instruction is needed, how it is set up, and how to use it to improve instructional practices.

Speakers

TJ Strain

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2211 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Don't Just Read it Again: Small Shits that Lift Proficient Readers

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1103

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Claire Revelle

Suzy Price

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1103 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Elevate with Canva

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1304

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Amy DeLair

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1304 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Every Day Counts: Practical Strategies for Teachers to Promote Attendance

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1012

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will focus on strategies teachers can use to support students with chronic absences by building trust, identifying barriers to attendance, and creating meaningful connections at school. Participants will learn practical ways to encourage attendance through positive communication, student engagement, and supportive classroom relationships.

Speakers

Kelcey Tupuola

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1012 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Feedback that Feeds Forward: Leveraging Canvas for High-Impact Learning

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1309

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Carol Nef

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1309 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Foundations of MagicSchool AI

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1104

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Jared Fawson

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1104 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

From Frustrated to Focused: Personalizing Behavior Strategies Without Taking it Personally

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1228

Limited Capacity seats available

Whether working with disruptive behavior or reluctant learners, personalized behavior strategies delivered with respect and dignity are needed more than ever. In this workshop, we will explore who our students are and why they behave the way they do. Participants will learn practical, effective strategies that address behavior without taking it personally – shifting from reactive responses to...
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Speakers

Alicia Cutts

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1228 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

From Student Goals to Teacher Moves: Using Learning Goals to Strengthen Science Discussions and Formative Assessment

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

Choir Room 1923

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Annette Fonnesbeck

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
Choir Room 1923 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Helping Tough Kids be Successful: Intervention Ideas for Challenging Behavior

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1116

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn about specific interventions and strategies they can use with students exhibiting challenging behaviors. Learn about behavior momentum, prompting strategies, token economy, and other ideas for behavioral success.

Speakers

Cori Heileson

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1116 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Librarians and teachers conquering literacy together

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2301

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Tina Johnson

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2301 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Making Learning Stick: The Science of Learning

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2105

Limited Capacity seats available

Have you ever wrapped up a lesson feeling confident… only to realize later that your students didn’t actually retain what you taught? Every teacher knows that frustration — and every teacher deserves tools that make learning stick. This session dives into the Science of Learning, translating powerful research about how the brain learns into practical, ready‑to‑use classroom strategies....
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Speakers

Angela Mahan

Peri Griffin

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2105 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Meet Your AI Coach: Getting Started with SIBME

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1115

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Cory Camp

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1115 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Pack the Right Intervention Practice: A Fluency Picnic

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2111

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Angie Morales

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2111 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Practical De-escalation and Classroom Response Strategies

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2214

Limited Capacity seats available

The purpose is to equip teachers with practical, relationship-centered strategies to prevent escalation, respond effectively to dysregulated behavior, and maintain classroom safety and dignity.

Speakers

Benjamin Hill

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2214 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Reading the Trail: Using Data to Navigate SIPPS Intervention (grades 2+)

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2216

Limited Capacity seats available

Plan for the journey of intervention! Dig into tools and data sources that help pinpoint the right SIPPS placement for each learner. Walk away with a trail map for monitoring progress.

Speakers

Liz Batchelor

Kim Yoho

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2216 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Reading the Trail: Using Data to Navigate Sound Partners Intervention

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2322

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Melissa Beyer

Annalea Warwood

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2322 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Replacing Rules with Reasoning

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1007

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kellie Strader

Lisa Price

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1007 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Setting the Tone: Positive classroom practicies that stick

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2116

Limited Capacity seats available

This session focuses on proactive strategies for building a positive, welcoming classroom environment from the beginning of the school year. Participants will laern practical tools such as circles, 2x10 connections, and teacher student relationship practices that encourage positive behavior and create a strong classroom community.

Speakers

Sara Carver

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2116 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Small Shifts, Big Impact: Easy, Practical Supports for Neurodivergent Learners in the General Education Classroom

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2319

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Aubree Gardner

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2319 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Smarter Math Instruction: New AI Tools in Illustrative Mathematics

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1009

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Imagine Learning- AI Team

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1009 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Strategies to Use Tomorrow for Direct Instruction

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2115

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Sara Ferriola

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2115 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Teaching with Confidence: CKLA and Standards Alignment

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1001

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Denise Willmore

Emily Coombs

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1001 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Teams and the Work of DSD (by invitation only)

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

Little Theater 1903

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Logan Toone

Fidel Montero

Chadli Bodily

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
Little Theater 1903 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

The Anatomy of a Consequence

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1214

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Allison Riddle

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1214 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

The Energy Equation: Small Things That Keep You Charged

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1010

Limited Capacity seats available

How you begin the school year often sets the tone for how you finish it. Join us as we explore the power of small, intentional actions that can have a big impact on your energy, well-being, and effectiveness throughout the year. Discover simple ways to make daily "energy deposits" and leave with practical ideas to help you stay charged, connected, and at your best all year long.

Speakers

Kim Johnson

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1010 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

The Power of a Good Question: Strategies for Deeper Thinking and Discussion

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2009

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kristi Burgess

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2009 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Updating the Map: What New Research Says About Phonological Awareness

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1105

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Amy Jorgensen

Jen Spjut

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1105 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

What to do when you don't know what to do: Creating a toolbox for student behavior

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1113

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn about resources for intervention ideas for common challenging behaviors in the classroom. Using the Intervention Finder tool, participants will learn about interventions for behaviors including non-compliance, hyper-activity, impulsivity, and executive functioning

Speakers

Devin Healey

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1113 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

What's Your Magic 8 with Reading?

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

1016

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Jodi Rees

Christin Perovich

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
1016 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Why do students do that? Mapping behavior using the Functional Behavior Screening Tool

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2123

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn to understand the function of behavior which will help them choose appropriate interventions to try with those students.

Speakers

Mark Tayler

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2123 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Your Retirement Roadmap: Investments, Benefits, and DSD Early Retirement Opportunities

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2206

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will provide an overview of the new Roth 401(k) and Roth 457 retirement savings options available to employees, including the benefits of investing and strategies for building long-term financial security. We will also review early retirement eligibility requirements, available retirement stipends, and insurance benefits offered through the district's early retirement program.

Speakers

Scott Douglas

Amy Dobson

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2206 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

1:55pm PDT

Your Voice Matters: Using Communication to Build Trust with Families

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT

2217

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Terri Hall

Chris Hall

Monday August 17, 2026 1:55pm - 2:45pm PDT
2217 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Growing Toward Grade Level: First Grade Submeasure Framework

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1112

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Casey Hansen

Sarah Paskett

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1112 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

1st Grade

2:55pm PDT

"D" is for Detailed Examination: Building Strong Writers with the thinkSRSD Framework

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1108

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Amy Tyrrell

Celesete Hales

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1108 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Accessible Drama Strategies for Literacy Integration

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2012

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Bethany Struthers

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2012 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Accessible Music and Movement Strategies for Literacy Integration

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2308

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Melissa Voorheed

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2308 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Accessible Visual Arts Strategies for Literacy Integration

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2119

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Katie Francis

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2119 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Back to Basics for EE Teachers

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1119

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Bree Phillips

Alice Richins

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1119 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Beyond the Basics: Getting More from SIBME

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1115

Limited Capacity seats available

Already using SIBME? This session digs into the features that take coaching from routine to transformative. We'll explore advanced uses of AI feedback, building and sharing video libraries, collaborative coaching with peers and mentors, tagging and analyzing footage for specific look-fors, and using data across cycles to drive professional growth. Bring your questions and your account—we'll work...
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Speakers

Cory Camp

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1115 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Building a Positive, Engaged Classroom: Practical Management Strategies That Work

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2209

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Lisa Price

Kelly Harp

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2209 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Building Better Math Conversations using Language Routines

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2318

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Stacey Osborne

Jennifer Walker

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2318 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Building Better Readers: Our District Vision for Supporting Individual Reading Plans

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2211

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Meghan Shaver

Julie Lundell

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2211 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Davis Model of Instruction - Overview

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2211

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

TJ Strain

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2211 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Deepening Student Learning with MagicSchool AI

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1104

Limited Capacity seats available

Take your MagicSchool AI skills to the next level by shifting the focus from teacher productivity to active student learning. This intermediate session explores how to leverage the platform's robust library of built in student tools, including pre made AI Tutors; the interactive Character Chatbot, and the Writing Feedback assistant. You will learn exactly how to configure these tools to act as...
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Speakers

Jared Fawson

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1104 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Engaging All Readers in Grade Level Texts

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2107

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

MacKenzie Largent

Danielle Wermager

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2107 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Every Day Counts: Practical Strategies for Teachers to Promote Attendance

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1012

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kelcey Tupuola

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1012 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

From Frustrated to Focused: Personalizing Behavior Strategies Without Taking it Personally

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1228

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Alicia Cutts

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1228 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

From Student Goals to Teacher Moves: Using Learning Goals to Strengthen Science Discussions and Formative Assessment

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

Choir Room 1923

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Annette Fonnesbeck

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
Choir Room 1923 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Helping Tough Kids be Successful: Intervention Ideas for Challenging Behavior

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1116

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Cori Heileson

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1116 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

How to Provide Accommodations to Students

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2015

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Lisa Wall

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2015 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Learn About Davis's New Evaluation System

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1110

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Daron Kennett

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1110 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Making Learning Stick: The Science of Learning

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2105

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Angela Mahan

Peri Griffin

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2105 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Pacing with Purpose: Designing Your Instructional Roadmap

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2321

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Shandra Roach

Deanna Billings

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2321 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Pack the Right Intervention Practice: A Fluency Picnic

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2111

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Angie Morales

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2111 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Practical De-escalation and Classroom Response Strategies

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2214

Limited Capacity seats available

The purpose is to equip teachers with practical, relationship-centered strategies to prevent escalation, respond effectively to dysregulated behavior, and maintain classroom safety and dignity.

Speakers

Benjamin Hill

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2214 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Reading the Trail: Using Data to Navigate SIPPS Intervention (grades 2+)

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2216

Limited Capacity seats available

Plan for the journey of intervention! Dig into tools and data sources that help pinpoint the right SIPPS placement for each learner. Walk away with a trail map for monitoring progress.

Speakers

Liz Batchelor

Kim Yoho

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2216 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

RISE Benchmarking Basics: Turning Standards into Strategy

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2011

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kristine Capron

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2011 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Seeing All Students: Building Belonging, Dignity, and Academic Access for Multilingual Learners

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2213

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Raul Sanchez

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2213 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Setting the Tone: Positive classroom practicies that stick

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2116

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Sara Carver

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
2116 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Smarter Math Instruction: New AI Tools in Illustrative Mathematics

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1009

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Imagine Learning- AI Team

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1009 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Spark inspiration and save time with Canva’s AI tools

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

1304

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for an exciting exploration of Canva’s AI editing and creation features! You’ll experiment with Magic Media, Magic Design and Canva Code to reimagine your classroom creation workflow and enhance student engagement. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how Canva’s AI tools can save you time and elevate your classroom designs and custom creations.

Speakers

Amy DeLair

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT
1304 665 S 2000 W, Syracuse, UT 84075

Elementary

2:55pm PDT

Streamling teacher workload with Canvas AI tools

LIMITED

Monday August 17, 2026 2:55pm - 3:45pm PDT

2004

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how AI is integrated directly into Canvas to help teachers save time and better support student learning. Explore tools such as Discussion Summaries, AI Translation, Quiz Question Generation, Rubric Generation, and AI-assisted grading feedback. Leave with practical ideas and ready-to-use strategies for incorporating AI into your Canvas courses right away.

Speakers