Summer Workshops Extravaganza: Full Schedule

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IMPORTANT: After you register for the event, you must select sessions to create your schedule. This is what registers you for the sessions. Please select your sessions ASAP, so the facilitators can prepare based on numbers.

Venue Maps of EPSAC and OC Conference Center

More Summer Offerings: For info on other great summer happenings in Edmond Schools, such as Techie Tuneups, see the EPS Educator Dashboard - Summer PD.

8:30am CDT

New Teachers' Guide to Mastering Your First Day!

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

The "New Teachers' Guide to Mastering Your First Day" will help you transform your first-day jitters into first-day success! This workshop will equip you with the essentials to thrive on your first day of school; learn the importance of classroom setup, establishing a positive structure, building student relationships, and more. We'll cover key strategies and connect you with school resources both at your site and district-wide. Join us, and leave with the effective tools you’ll need to feel prepared to launch a successful year at EPS!

Recommendation: Secondary teachers with 0-2 years experience

Facilitators

Jordan Atcheson

Early-Career Coach, Edmond Public Schools

Ashley Pettiet

Early-Career Coach, Edmond Public Schools

Beth Sharp

Early-Career Coach, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

Classroom & Behavior Management

Audience Secondary

8:30am CDT

The Power of Connecting Science and Reading in Early Elementary

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Science doesn't have to take a backseat to reading. Adding science to your reading or conversely adding reading to science make both experiences richer and more rewarding.

Facilitators

Greg Miller

Science Museum Oklahoma

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Science

Audience Elementary

8:30am CDT

English Learner Essentials

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:00am CDT

Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

Bring your Chromebook, so we can explore some resources for English Learners together! We'll check out EL Scorecard as a teacher resource and Snap & Read as a tool students can use to translate documents & website. You'll also learn how to interpret English language proficiency testing scores, plus leave with an understanding of the services that the English Language Development team provides to our English Learners.

Facilitators

Erica Fain

English Learner Content Specialist, Edmond'

Strengths: Harmony, Discipline, Analytical, Individualization, & Consistency

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:00am CDT
Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

English Learner Development

Audience All

8:30am CDT

Using Mastery Connect to Create Assessments

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:00am CDT

Fraser Tech Lab (EPSAC)

Mastery Connect is a tool 6th - 12th can utilize to gain insight on how students are progressing on mastering standards. Mastery Connect offers a numerous variety of question types allowing instructors to create engaging questions and allowing students to demonstrate their knowledge in different ways. This allows the teacher to gain a more complete picture of how well a student has grasped material. Come learn about some of these new question types available to you!

Facilitators

Julie Gathright

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Canvas AdministratorIntegration & Rostering SpecialistFormer Kindergarten Teacher

Eric Boggs

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:00am CDT
Fraser Tech Lab (EPSAC)

Technology

Audience Secondary

8:30am CDT

Jump Into Reading 3rd-5th

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

This is an immersive sessions where participants will learn how to use the ELA curriculum. They will walk away with how to get started with Week 1. This session meets from 8:30 to 11:30 on the 16th, 17th, or 18th.You only need to select one session.

Facilitators

Lisa Campbell

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Jennifer Van Huss

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Mary Page

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Upper Elementary

8:30am CDT

Jump Into Reading K-2

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

This session will immerse participants in our ELA program, Into Reading. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to get started with Week 1. This session meets from 8:30 to 11:30 on the 16th, 17th, or 18th. You only need to select one session.

Facilitators

Katherine Giles

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Jeanne Ksiazak

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Kathy McIntyre

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Elementary K-2

8:30am CDT

Science of Reading Overview K-5

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

The Science of Reading is just another pendulum swing, isn’t it? Teachers will leave with a greater knowledge of what exactly is the science of reading, why it’s important, and the different parts that make up the science of reading. Participants will learn how the SOR can be applied at the different grade levels.

Facilitators

Amy David

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Elementary

12:30pm CDT

Getting Creative With Canva

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Gaylord Room - Oklahoma Christian

Learn how to use Canva in the classroom! We'll go over the basics and some of the best features Canva has to offer. We will create a project (possibly a get-to-know-the-teacher poster) together, and participants can ask any questions about any problems they run into. Hopefully after the session, they will be able to implement Canva in their classrooms. This year, I have had my students use Canva for their presentations, and they LOVE using Canva. It is a bit of a learning curve if you're not familiar with the program, so my goal for this session is to get participants acquainted with all Canva has to offer.

Facilitators

Makenzi Mills

Teacher, Edmond

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Gaylord Room - Oklahoma Christian

Technology

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Math Mania

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

This is a fun, easy, hands-on way to get all your math concepts in each week and the kid's love it. You will even get to make some things to get you started and access to a file where you will find many resources to use. We will use everyday items you have in your cabinet and ideas you see on social media. If you've been to this workshop before, you can attend again because it will be a different format this time. Get ready to go crazy for Math Mania!

Facilitators

Karen McBride

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

Math

Audience Early Childhood

12:30pm CDT

Communicate with Confidence

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Communicating with parents is intimidating and a necessary component of classroom management. We will investigate how to correspond via email, phone call, and through Infinite Campus to establish successful lines of communication with parents and guardians.

Facilitators

Nora Self

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Parent Communication

Audience Secondary

12:30pm CDT

How to support students with Autism in the General Education classroom

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

You will learn strategies and tools for supporting unique learners in the general education setting. The presenters will share evidenced-based strategies for UDL supports and provide time to brainstorm specific scenarios as a group.

Facilitators

Janell Sullivan

Early-Career Coach, Edmond Public Schools

Jamie Conerly

Sped Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

All Learners

Audience Elementary

12:30pm CDT

Mapping Success: Designing Social Studies Unit Plans

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Participants will explore the essential components of a robust unit plan, including establishing clear learning objectives, integrating diverse instructional strategies, and aligning assessments with objectives. Through practical examples and collaborative activities, attendees will gain valuable insights and tools to create engaging, coherent, and standards-aligned unit plans that promote student learning and understanding in social studies. Join us to elevate your curriculum development skills and strengthen your instructional impact!

Facilitators

Liz Rogers

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Social Studies

Audience Secondary

12:30pm CDT

Canvas New Quizzes

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Fraser Tech Lab (EPSAC)

Canvas New Quizzes have been around for a couple of years. Soon, this will be the default quizzing tool in Canvas. Come learn about Canvas New Quizzes and begin the transition!

Facilitators

Julie Gathright

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Canvas AdministratorIntegration & Rostering SpecialistFormer Kindergarten Teacher

Eric Boggs

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Audra Nagel

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Fraser Tech Lab (EPSAC)

Technology

Audience Secondary

12:30pm CDT

De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

Any staff member who has or may have students with challenging behaviors in their class, this is for you. This is a mix of presentation, collaboration, & case study. Learn strategies and tools to help you and your colleagues when things get tough.

Facilitators

Kathryn Ash

Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Kiona Fowler

Secondary MTSS Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

Classroom & Behavior Management

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Science of Reading: Oral Language and Phonemic Awareness PK-2

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

This session will provide research and science on the importance of oral language and phonemic awareness in developing early reading and writing skills. Participants will leave with practical tools and ideas that can be easily implemented in the classroom.

Facilitators

Lisa Glut

Reading Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

LesLee Lickey

Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 16, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience PK-2

8:30am CDT

Cat and Mouse: What Burglars Can Teach Us About Responsive Classroom Design

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

An examination of classroom design through the lens of the book "A Burglar's Guide To The City", which details the link between burglary and architecture. We'll apply the lessons within the book to a discussion and exploration of the relationship between the teachers' role as a system designer, the role of the disobedient child in pushing against and exposing flaws within those systems, and why I stopped getting upset with poor behaving students in my classrooms and instead started listening to what they were telling me about my design choices.

Facilitators

Jordan Atcheson

Early-Career Coach, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Classroom & Behavior Management

Audience All

8:30am CDT

Using Foldables for Dynamic Learning Experiences

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Oklahoma B (EPSAC)

Join us for an engaging session where we explore the power of foldables. Foldables are versatile tools that can transform any lesson into a dynamic and interactive experience. In this session, we will delve into various types of foldables and their applications across different subjects and grade levels. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, participants will learn how to design and implement foldables effectively to enhance student engagement, comprehension, and retention.

Facilitators

Suzanne Gonzalez

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Oklahoma B (EPSAC)

Instruction

Audience Elementary

8:30am CDT

Letters, Sounds and Words - OH MY! - Literacy Strategies for Young Children (Pre-K & K)

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

Learn how to teach your students all of the letters and sounds in only a few short weeks!
In this session, teachers will learn about a multisensory modality for teaching young children letters and sounds. They will also learn engaging strategies that reinforce phonological and phonemic awareness skills such as alliteration, onset and rime, beginning and ending sounds, and more - great for early learners, special education and EL students!

Facilitators

Teddi Kyle

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Early Childhood

8:30am CDT

Illuminating Your Mind

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Gaylord Room - Oklahoma Christian

Deepen your students’ understanding of energy and energy transfer with paper circuits! Participants will be given the opportunity to design and create paper circuits that demonstrate the flow and transfer of energy from a battery to a lightbulb. The idea that the paper circuit can create a more concrete understanding for an abstract idea will hopefully resonate with all participants, and their students, in a unique way. Participants will become completely engaged in this hands-on activity!

Facilitators

Debra Wood

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Gaylord Room - Oklahoma Christian

STEM

Audience Upper Elementary

8:30am CDT

Number Worlds Training for Elementary Special Education Teachers

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

Come be trained on our new math intervention curriculum. Training will be provided by McGraw Hill experts! BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOK or other device to access curriculum.

Facilitators

Debbie Biechler

Special Education Coordinator, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

Math

Audience Special Education Math

8:30am CDT

Jump Into Reading 3rd-5th

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

Facilitators

Lisa Campbell

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Jennifer Van Huss

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Mary Page

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Upper Elementary

8:30am CDT

Jump Into Reading K-2

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Facilitators

Katherine Giles

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Jeanne Ksiazak

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Kathy McIntyre

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Elementary K-2

8:30am CDT

Science of Reading: Vocabulary K-5

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Vocabulary knowledge is crucial for understanding what is read and significantly influences how well students read and comprehend text. This session will provide the science on why vocabulary knowledge is important and how to implement vocabulary instruction in the classroom.

Facilitators

Andrea Wheeler

Ed. Services Coordinator, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Elementary

12:30pm CDT

Utilizing the Social Studies Frameworks to Enhance Classroom Instruction

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Oklahoma B (EPSAC)

Participants will explore and consider the resources available through the Social Studies Curriculum Frameworks which accompany, clarify, and enhance the Oklahoma State Academic Standards for Social Studies. We will explore Instructional Resources, which include Lesson Ideas, Inquiry Tasks, Primary and Secondary Sources correlated to grade levels and subjects along with different types of Formative Assessments provided by the Frameworks.

Facilitators

Suzanne Gonzalez

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Oklahoma B (EPSAC)

Social Studies

Audience Elementary

12:30pm CDT

Classroom Supports for English Learners

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

Come unpack classroom supports for English Learners with us! Much like IEPs, every English Learner has an ELAP - English Language Academic Plan. In this hands-on session, we will point out some of the most commonly recommended modifications, check out some of our students' ELAPs, and ensure you leave understanding how to provide your ELs with the recommended supports.

Facilitators

Megan Lollis

English Language Development Facilitator, Edmond Public Schools

Karla Winslow

English Language Development Facilitator, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

English Learner Development

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Conscious Discipline for the Middle-Grade Classroom

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Conscious Discipline builds social-emotional learning for teachers and students through self-regulation. Teachers spend less time on the reward/punishment structure and foster an inclusive, skill-building classroom family atmosphere. EPS elementary is currently on year four of Conscious Discipline implementation, so students entering middle school will have a base from which to continue to build SEL skills.

Facilitators

Alexander Russell

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Classroom & Behavior Management

Audience Middle-Level

12:30pm CDT

Games & Activities to Build a Classroom Community

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

In theatre, students need to feel safe and comfortable with one another in order to get up and speak/perform. Many of the activities we use are applicable in the core classroom and can help with classroom management as well.
In this session, participants will learn how to engage students in activities that build a classroom community. Participants will engage in each activity presented.

Facilitators

Marisa Carr

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

Instruction

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Science of Reading: Fluency K-5

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

What is fluency, and how does it fit into the science of reading? Participants will learn what components make up fluent reading and how to use science of reading practices to promote fluency in their classrooms. Teachers will come away with activities they can use in their classrooms to promote fluent reading.

Facilitators

Amy David

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Elementary

12:30pm CDT

Using Gizmos with Science and Engineering Practices Workshop

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

This workshop allows educators to experience each one of the science practices embedded within exemplary Gizmo lessons. Consequently, participants develop a deeper understanding of the Scientific and Engineering Practices and how those practices look in the classroom. They also learn to develop effective lessons around the practices that allow students to develop a deep conceptual understanding of underlying scientific principles.

Facilitators

Ashley Rodriguez

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 17, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Science

Audience Secondary Science

8:30am CDT

Everybody Wants to Be Included! Practical Ways to Make Inclusion Successful in Your Classroom

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

We will share practical ways to make inclusion a JOY in your Grade level and Specials/Electives classrooms. Come and share some time together learning how we have found success with ALL LEARNERS in our classrooms and brainstorm ways you can be successful, too! We want every student to feel like they have a place everywhere they go. ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Facilitators

Nicole Carpenter

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Jessica Tate

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

All Learners

Audience All

8:30am CDT

Supercharge Your Classroom: Unleash the Power of A.I.

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

Teachers will explore the newest A.I. tools and how they can use them in their classroom! (Demonstration & Application Format)

Facilitators

Katelyn Van Hoozer

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Eric Boggs

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

Technology

Audience All

8:30am CDT

Integrating Core Content in an Elementary Classroom

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Feel like you can't fit it all in? Talk to a team of teachers about their journey to integrate all core content areas while maintaining a respectful team culture and working during contract hours. They will share the process they went through, organizational structures they used and built and how they executed their science of reading aligned lesson plans to ensure success for all their children.

Facilitators

Megan George

3rd Grade Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Krystin Kinsaul

3rd Grade Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Rachel Golden

Shenae Nicholson

2nd Grade Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Instruction

8:30am CDT

Science of Reading: Phonics, Spelling, and Morphology 3-5

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

So often we hear of the importance of developing literacy skills in K-2, but what happens in 3rd-5th? Morphology to the rescue! Morphological awareness is a powerful tool to improve phonics, spelling and other literacy skills. This session will address practical ways to enhance students’ literacy skills by providing them with tools easily used when they encounter an unfamiliar word.

Facilitators

Lisa Glut

Reading Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

LesLee Lickey

Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience 3-5

8:30am CDT

AI Tools for Secondary Science Classrooms

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Teachers will explore ways to use AI as both a shortcut and a partner to deepen student engagement, differentiate, and enhance understanding. This session is designed for 6-12th grade Science Teachers.

Facilitators

Ashley Rodriguez

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Science

8:30am CDT

Exploring our Science Curriculum: Unveiling Platform Tools & Pacing Strategies

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Oklahoma C (EPSAC)

Join us for an interactive journey into our Twig platform! In this session, we will delve into the tools and resources available to enhance your teaching experience. Learn how to seamlessly navigate the platform, discover hidden gems that can enrich your lessons, and gain insights into utilizing the pacing guide effectively.

During this workshop, you will:
-Gain confidence logging into the curriculum platform and navigating its features.
-Uncover lesser-known resources and tools that can elevate your Science instruction.
-Explore the pacing guide to optimize lesson planning and ensure alignment with standards.
-Engage in hands-on activities and discussions to deepen your understanding of the curriculum's capabilities.

Whether you're new to our Science curriculum or looking to maximize its potential, this session promises valuable insights and practical tips. Join us to unlock the full potential of our Science curriculum and transform your classroom experience!

Facilitators

Shelby Smittle

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Oklahoma C (EPSAC)

Science

Audience Elementary

8:30am CDT

Science of Reading: Comprehension and Writing K-2

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how comprehension and writing work together in the early childhood setting. They will also be provided with activities to apply in their classroom.

Facilitators

Jenn Hanson

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

Writing

Audience K-2

8:30am CDT

Reading Instruction and Use of the UFLI Platform (for elementary special education teachers)

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT

Special Services

Join us for a guided exploration of UFLI, an amazing digital platform for reading instruction from the University of Florida Center for Reading Research, grounded in the science of reading. Learn about converting your instruction from SLB and Take Flight materials to explicitly teach this research-based, systematic, and easy-to-use platform. UFLI will be presented by your Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) colleagues. Materials will be provided! BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOKS OR OTHER DEVICE to the training.

Facilitators

District Academic Language Therapists

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm CDT
Special Services

Reading

Audience Elementary

12:30pm CDT

The Academic Mindset Gambit

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Oklahoma B (EPSAC)

Explore and understand the "WHY" of an academic mindset and their crucial role in student achievement.

Understand the four core academic mindsets:
1. Belonging: Feeling like a valued member of the learning community.
2. Growth Mindset: Believing abilities can improve through effort.
3. Purpose: Recognizing the value and relevance of academic work.
4. Self-Efficacy: Having confidence in one's ability to succeed.

Learn how these mindsets influence student motivation, strategies, and perseverance.
Explore strategies to cultivate positive academic mindsets in your classroom.
Discover how to support students in navigating challenges and developing a growth-oriented approach to learning.

Facilitators

Beth Sharp

Early-Career Coach, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Oklahoma B (EPSAC)

All Learners

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Parent Phone Calls, What to SAY!

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

You will leave this session with ideas, written examples, and a planned format of how to and WHEN to have a phone conversation with parents. The in's and outs, do's and do not's. New or seasoned teachers will benefit from this session.

Facilitators

Dr. Kacy Harsha

Assistant Principal, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Gotcher Room - Oklahoma Christian

Parent Communication

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Level Up Student Mastery: Creative Ways to Shine

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

WeVideo can help unlock student potential with engaging video and podcast projects - the perfect way to demonstrate subject mastery. (See It, Do It! Interactive Demo & Practice Session)

Facilitators

Katelyn Van Hoozer

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Eric Boggs

Instructional Technology Consultant, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Buntley Room - Oklahoma Christian

Technology

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Unlock the Magic of Literacy: Igniting Passions through Literacy Engagement

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

How do we fit all the instruction into the day? How do we utilize student interest and address the needs of the diverse learners in our classrooms?

We will learn research based strategies and routines to differentiate and scaffold district literacy resources (such as Heggerty, Into Reading, and Structured Literacy Foundational Skills). Then look how to incorporate Social Studies, Science, and Vocabulary instruction within these literacy routines by using "engagement kits".

Engagement kits include simple props, read alouds, and music. The purposeful play that the engagement kits creates allows for cross curricular instruction especially with Social Studies and Science, it helps develop oral language and vocabulary, and gives our students experiences beyond the classroom. I have 5 engagement kits to share but the possibilities are endless as we look at student interest and relevancy. Engagement kits can be used across all content areas and are a great way to elevate your daily literacy routines.

You will experience these literacy strategies through participation with the engagement kits!

You will have time and resources to make an instructional plan to align your literacy instruction with other subjects such as Science and Social Studies.

Facilitators

Kayse Anderson

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Trimble Room - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience Early Childhood

12:30pm CDT

More Talking, Please! Transforming cross curricular writing through movement, creativity, and peer collaboration

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

In this interactive writing session, participants will experience three engaging writing activities which can be adapted for any elementary classroom and subject. These activities are standards based, supported by research, and hi-light the benefits of a talk intensive pedagogy. Participants will leave with tangible lessons, resources, ideas, and of course, a desire to meet their new students and say, “More talking, please!”.

Facilitators

Darla Howell

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Bartlesville Room - Oklahoma Christian

Writing

Audience Elementary

12:30pm CDT

IEP 101: A collaborative time to discuss the IEP writing process

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Are you looking to enhance your proficiency in the IEP planning process? Please join me in developing your skills across the entire spectrum of IEP development, including planning and preparation stages, writing effective IEP goals, and facilitating seamless IEP meetings.

Facilitators

Alyssa Guider

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Goode Room - Oklahoma Christian University

Instruction

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

Science of Reading: Phonics, Spelling, & Morphology K-2

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Phonics and morphology together can provide a strong foundation for building proficient readers. This session will focus on strategies and activities you can apply in the classroom to help students decode words, as well as the study of word parts and developing word attack skills.

Facilitators

Lisa Glut

Reading Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

LesLee Lickey

Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Reading

Audience K-2

12:30pm CDT

Assessment Alignment Workshop: Analyzing & Creating CFAs for Science Standards

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Oklahoma C (EPSAC)

Join us for an interactive Assessment Alignment Workshop focused on ensuring that assessment materials align effectively with Science standards. In this session, educators will engage in a hands-on exploration of assessment analysis and creation.

During this workshop, participants will:
-Analyze sample assessments to determine alignment with Science standards.
-Work collaboratively in pairs to collect evidence and identify alignment or areas of misalignment.
-Explore grade-level standards and curriculum resources to identify and develop Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) that align with specific Science standards.
-Gain practical skills in evaluating assessment quality and alignment.

This workshop is designed to empower educators with the tools and knowledge to create meaningful CFAs that accurately measure student understanding of Science concepts. Whether you're refining existing assessments or developing new ones, this session offers valuable insights and actionable strategies.

Join us to enhance your assessment practices and ensure alignment with Science standards to support student success in Science education!**

Facilitators

Shelby Smittle

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Oklahoma C (EPSAC)

Science

Audience K-3

12:30pm CDT

Science of Reading: Comprehension and Writing 3-5

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how comprehension and writing work together in the intermediate grades. They will also be provided with activities to apply in their classroom.

Facilitators

Jenn Hanson

Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 18, 2024 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Harmon Hall - Oklahoma Christian

Writing

Audience 3-5