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Tuesday, August 18
 

7:45am CDT

Teach Happier This School Year
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
This session will focus around the "Teach Happier This School Year" book and podcast by Suzanne Dailey. We will reflect on what happiness means, what helped us as educators be happy last school year, and gain some tools, strategies, and create a plan for the upcoming year. 
Speakers
KA

Kris Arganbright

MS Reading/ELA Teacher
avatar for Staci Sanders
avatar for Kristi Kenealy

Kristi Kenealy

Elementary Music Teacher, Central Elementary - Nevada
avatar for Katie Thompson
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
  Classroom Management

7:45am CDT

Math Therapy
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
This session will discuss 5 steps to help your students overcome Math "trauma/anxiety" and build a better relationship with Math. Time will be given to implement new ideas into your math curriculum. 
Speakers
avatar for Kate Wieczorek

Kate Wieczorek

Secondary Math, Nevada Middle School
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Allison Duling

Middle School Behavior Specialist
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
  Content Specific

7:45am CDT

Making Learning Work for All: Universal Tools for Student Learning
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
What if simple changes could lead to reaching every learner in your classroom? In this engaging and interactive session for Preschool-HS educators, we’ll dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and discover how small shifts in teaching can make a big impact for all students. Leave the session with strategies to implement right away. 
Speakers
avatar for Meg Frideres

Meg Frideres

HS Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools
Meg has taught social studies at Nevada High School for 24 years and has been an instructional guide for 10 years. She also coaches students, teachers and sports teams in mindfulness.
avatar for Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

HS Science
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

7:45am CDT

NCSD 101
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
This session is required for all teachers who are new to Nevada in the fall. Peer Advisors will walk new teachers through the ins and outs of each building, using our NCSD 101 documents as the foundation.  
Speakers
KW

Kirsten Weber

HS Mentor/English Teacher
BC

Beth Christensen

Elem Mentor/ELL
avatar for Meg Young

Meg Young

MS Art Teacher
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
  New Teachers

7:45am CDT

Locked Out! Can You Fix This Digital Classroom?
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
We spend hours creating beautiful Google Slides, digital assignments, and online classroom pages, but are they accidentally locking some students out?Join us for a hands-on Breakout EDU game where you and a team of peers will race against the clock to solve a mystery! A fictional teacher's online classroom has been locked down right before the first day of school because of a few common formatting...
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Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
  Technology Use

7:45am CDT

Managing Your Google Drive: Tips for Organization & Efficiency
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
 Is your Google Drive a digital junk drawer?  This session will provide you with strategies to streamline your Google Drive so you can stop wasting precious minutes playing the “What’s that document called?” game. Plus, you’ll get dedicated time to tidy up- no judgment, just organization and a mild sense of relief!
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Myers

Amanda Myers

Elementary Teacher
Tuesday August 18, 2026 7:45am - 9:15am CDT
  Technology Use

9:30am CDT

Passion Project - Action Research (ICDP Independent Study)
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Provide a quiet time & place to investigate and begin planning an educational topic or instructional practice of your choice. Teachers are limited to selecting Passion Project only once on the Schedule!
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

HS Science
avatar for Meg Frideres

Meg Frideres

HS Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools
Meg has taught social studies at Nevada High School for 24 years and has been an instructional guide for 10 years. She also coaches students, teachers and sports teams in mindfulness.
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

9:30am CDT

Active Brain Breaks
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Learn some strategies for quick brain breaks to help your students recharge and improve focus. These ideas will help students reset, reduce stress, and get ready to learn.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Grimm

Heidi Grimm

Nevada High School
avatar for Erik Bell
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
  Classroom Management

9:30am CDT

The Dynamic Duo: Teachers & Paras Working Together
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
The Dynamic Duo: Teachers & Paras Working Together explores how strong teacher–paraprofessional partnerships improve classroom success. This session will focus on communication, relationship building, role clarity, teamwork, and strategies for navigating challenges while creating a positive and supportive learning environment for students and staff.
Speakers
KM
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
  Classroom Management

9:30am CDT

3 Experiences Students Should Have in Math
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Based on Christina Tondevolds' Flexibility Formula Training, all students need three critical components in their math instruction: Number Routines, Contextual Problems, and Practice. We will explore these and provide resources to implement in your classroom. 
Speakers
avatar for Kedra Hamilton

Kedra Hamilton

Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools
I have taught all grades K -4 since 2002 at Central Elementary School in Nevada, Iowa. My mission is to empower and excite those around me to confidently use their voice, take risks in order to grow, and make positive choices. I strive to nurture and inspire health, kindness, and... Read More →
avatar for Kaylee Hager
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
  Content Specific

9:30am CDT

The Power of the 3 C's (Climate,Culture, and Collaboration)
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
This session will focus on learning from "Just do This" by Steven Bollar
Speakers
JB
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

9:30am CDT

PowerSchool for New Teachers
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
This session is for new teachers to learn the basics of PowerSchool: attendance, student info, gradebook.
Speakers
KW

Kirsten Weber

HS Mentor/English Teacher
BC

Beth Christensen

Elem Mentor/ELL
avatar for Meg Young

Meg Young

MS Art Teacher
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
  New Teachers

9:30am CDT

Fix-It Clinic: Bring a Lesson, Leave Compliant
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
You don’t need to be a tech genius or a legal expert to make your classroom materials accessible—you just need to know where the "Easy Button" is hidden.In this relaxed, 45-minute workshop, we are pulling back the curtain on the built-in Accessibility Checkers already hiding inside Google and Canvas. These tools scan your documents in one click, point out formatting issues, and tell you...
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Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
  Technology Use

10:30am CDT

Keeping in Engagement During Long Term Projects
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
This session will help provide different strategies to keep students engaged for long term projects. These strategies will keep students’ focus fresh and energized to come ready to work each day! 
Speakers
avatar for Abby Stephenson
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  Classroom Management

10:30am CDT

Start Right, Stay Strong: Routines, Management, and Meaningful Classroom Culture
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
A quick refresher on classroom routines and management, building climate and culture, and creating relationships at the start of the year. You will be given work time to make a plan and get established for implementing your plan on day 1! 
Speakers
avatar for Megan McCormick

Megan McCormick

3/4 MA Elementary Teacher
avatar for Erin Murphy

Erin Murphy

Elementary School Counselor, Nevada Community School District
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  Classroom Management

10:30am CDT

Childhood Anxiety
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
This session will provide an overview of the different types of anxiety children may have. Information will be shared on how teachers can identify the signs and symptoms of anxiety as well as classroom strategies and techniques that can be used to support students with childhood anxiety. Time will be given for teachers to explore ways to adapt strategies and techniques in their classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Galliart

Nicole Galliart

HS Special Education, Nevada Community School District
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30am CDT

Developing Collaborative Community Projects into the Curriculum
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
This 90-minute session will focus on connecting classroom learning with authentic community experiences. Participants will explore the benefits of community partnerships, review examples of successful school-community collaborations, and identify opportunities within their own curriculum for meaningful project-based learning. Through guided brainstorming and discussion, attendees will generate...
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Speakers
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Kody Asmus

Associate Superintendent of School Improvement, Nevada CSD
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30am CDT

Executive Functions -- Making it work in the classroom
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
I will be looking at a variety of ways to continue to implement executive functions in the your classroom.  We will also discuss how executive functions can positively impact student learning and emotional regulation to support SEL work.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Wessels

Jennifer Wessels

HS Math, Nevada Community Schools
I am a high school math teacher at Nevada High School. I have implemented executive functions successfully into my classroom for the benefit of my students and I am excited to share my learning.
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30am CDT

Getting Started: SchoolAI Browser Extension
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Explore how the SchoolAI Browser Extension brings AI into every tab you already work in. This session walks you through what the extension does and where it fits across three parts of your teaching practice — from giving feedback and creating content, to launching Spaces and monitoring student progress. 
Speakers
avatar for Sophie Carlson

Sophie Carlson

Regional District Partnerships, SchoolAI
SchoolAI is the leading student-centered platform that leverages AI to deliver safe, personalized learning experiences tailored to every student’s level, interests, and needs.
avatar for Tarah Tesmer

Tarah Tesmer

Senior Educational Strategist, SchoolAI
See how every student is doing, know what to do next, and spend more time with the students who need you most.
KA

Kris Arganbright

MS Reading/ELA Teacher
avatar for Hailee Bentley

Hailee Bentley

MS Instructional Guide, Nevada Middle School
Hailee is an educator and Instructional Guide for the Nevada Community School District. She has taught all grade levels 5-12 (literacy-focused) and currently serves as an Instructional Guide implementing job-embedded professional learning for her colleagues. She assists teachers in using strong instructional strategies and improving their craft by implementing new... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  Technology Use

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Tuesday August 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Tuesday August 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

1:30pm CDT

Reflective Conversation Day 1
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
You will be notified where your team will meet.
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Everyone Required

2:15pm CDT

Trivia
Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
You will be notified of your teams.
Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm CDT
  Everyone Required
 
Wednesday, August 19
 

7:45am CDT

Passion Project - Action Research (ICDP Independent Study)
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
Provide a quiet time & place to investigate and begin planning an educational topic or instructional practice of your choice. Teachers are limited to selecting Passion Project only once on the Schedule!
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

HS Science
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

Be the DJ of Your Day
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
Do you ever feel like your day is a soundtrack but you didn't get to choose it?  In this session learn a few practical skills to stay focused, balanced and productive leading to regaining the position of DJ to your day.
Speakers
avatar for Meg Frideres

Meg Frideres

HS Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools
Meg has taught social studies at Nevada High School for 24 years and has been an instructional guide for 10 years. She also coaches students, teachers and sports teams in mindfulness.
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
  Classroom Management

7:45am CDT

Assessing the Foundations
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
This session will provide an overview of how to administer and interpret the Core Phonics Survey and the PAST (Phonological Awareness Screening Test) to identify students’ foundational literacy strengths and needs. Participants will learn how to use assessment data to determine students’ phonics and phonemic awareness levels, plan targeted instruction, and support early reading development...
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Speakers
avatar for Catie Neuman

Catie Neuman

2nd Grade Teacher, Nevada Community Schools
HB

Heather Barloon

Elementary Teacher
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
  Content Specific

7:45am CDT

Building a Winning Culture In & Out of the Classroom
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
Great teachers, coaches and activity sponsors do more than teach skills — they build culture, relationships, accountability, and purpose. Our session will look at strategies used by successful educators & coaches and translate them into practical ideas to improve engagement, strengthen team & classroom culture, increase buy-in, and create lasting impact for secondary teachers, coaches, and...
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Speakers
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Andy Kleeman

HS Social Studies
TS

Tyler Struck

HS PE Teacher
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

7:45am CDT

The SEL Starter Kit for New Central Teachers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
This session is for new teachers coming into Central. We'll give an overview of what SEL looks like at Central and get you set up with your SEL curriculum account. 
Speakers
avatar for Emily Kruse

Emily Kruse

Elementary Counselor and District SEL Consultant, Nevada Community School District
RD

Randi Davis

3/4 MA Elementary Teacher
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
  New Teachers

7:45am CDT

Clear & Connected: Creating ADA-Friendly Newsletters and Flyers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
When we send out weekly newsletters, permission slip updates, or classroom announcements, we want 100% of our families to receive the message. But did you know that standard practices, like emailing a screenshot of a flyer or pasting giant website links, accidentally lock out parents who rely on translation apps, screen magnifiers, or smartphones to read school updates?In this practical, 45-minute...
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Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
  Technology Use

7:45am CDT

Detecting AI in Student Work
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
Join us to learn how we work to prevent/detect student AI use in our HS English classrooms. We will focus on non-English content areas: what tools/techniques you can use (and shouldn't use!) and talking with students about AI use.
Speakers
KW

Kirsten Weber

HS Mentor/English Teacher
avatar for Abby McLoud
Wednesday August 19, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
  Technology Use

8:45am CDT

UDL Strategies that Build Belonging
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
A goal of Universal Design for Learning is to create spaces where all can thrive and learn. In these spaces, establishing a sense of belonging is key. In this session, we will discuss strategies to establish belonging and support learner engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Borton

Katie Borton

HS Science
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

2nd Year Teacher Portfolio - REQUIRED for teachers entering their 2nd year at Nevada
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
If you are beginning your 2nd year with NCSD, this session is for you! We will introduce the portfolio you will hand in to your evaluator by March 1, and you'll have time to get started on it during this time.
Speakers
KW

Kirsten Weber

HS Mentor/English Teacher
BC

Beth Christensen

Elem Mentor/ELL
avatar for Meg Young

Meg Young

MS Art Teacher
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
  2nd Year Teachers

8:45am CDT

Data to Decisions: Making Math Intervention Count
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
In this session, teachers will learn how to turn math data into actionable next steps. We’ll focus on identifying skill gaps, forming purposeful groups, and matching targeted interventions to student needs. Participants will leave with simple routines and ready-to-use strategies to make data-driven decisions that lead to real student growth.
Speakers
avatar for Kedra Hamilton

Kedra Hamilton

Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools
I have taught all grades K -4 since 2002 at Central Elementary School in Nevada, Iowa. My mission is to empower and excite those around me to confidently use their voice, take risks in order to grow, and make positive choices. I strive to nurture and inspire health, kindness, and... Read More →
avatar for Jill Adams

Jill Adams

K-4 Extension & Enrichment Teacher, Elementary Math Curriculum Lead, Nevada Community Schools
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
  Content Specific

8:45am CDT

Arts Integration in Non-Art Subjects
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
Want to trick your students into analyzing and thinking critically and creatively? In this workshop, you will get a speed lesson on many different dramatic process tactics:
Hot-Seating, Mantle of the Expert, Curriculum-Based Reader’s Theatre, Tableau, and Re-Enactments. Great for all subjects!!
Speakers
SK
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:45am CDT

Hold Back the Flood! Create & Design Instruction for Success Before Struggle
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
What if we approached unit planning more like flood prevention? We would anticipate pressure points before problems arise, and put supports in place beforehand. This session will give you (K-12, any content) a practical diagnostic framework to prepare for the academic, social, and executive demands of a unit before it trickles over. We will build support proactively and make instruction more...
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Speakers
avatar for Hailee Bentley

Hailee Bentley

MS Instructional Guide, Nevada Middle School
Hailee is an educator and Instructional Guide for the Nevada Community School District. She has taught all grade levels 5-12 (literacy-focused) and currently serves as an Instructional Guide implementing job-embedded professional learning for her colleagues. She assists teachers in using strong instructional strategies and improving their craft by implementing new... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:45am CDT

Strategic Collaboration in Special Education
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
This session will provide special education teachers with time to collaborate to discuss the needs of students and strategies that have been used successfully. We will also be looking at how to write goals that will transition easily as students move to the next grade level or building.
Speakers
avatar for Sam Thompson
avatar for Nicole Galliart

Nicole Galliart

HS Special Education, Nevada Community School District
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

8:45am CDT

Clean Design, Clear Minds: Universal Design (UDL) Made Easy in Canvas
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
Have you ever looked at a Canvas page and felt your eyes cross from the sheer amount of text, links, and embedded videos? Imagine how our students feel! When digital pages suffer from visual clutter, working memory shuts down, creating a massive learning barrier, especially for students with processing differences or executive dysfunction.The good news? With DesignPLUS (by Cidi Labs), you hold the...
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Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
  Technology Use

10:30am CDT

Passion Project - Action Research (ICDP Independent Study)
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Provide a quiet time & place to investigate and begin planning an educational topic or instructional practice of your choice. Teachers are limited to selecting Passion Project only once on the Schedule!
Speakers
avatar for Meg Frideres

Meg Frideres

HS Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools
Meg has taught social studies at Nevada High School for 24 years and has been an instructional guide for 10 years. She also coaches students, teachers and sports teams in mindfulness.
avatar for Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

HS Science
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

Collaboration Station
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
HS Room ? (Kane)
This engaging session explores how purposeful collaboration can transform learning both inside and outside the classroom. Participants will dive into effective strategies for strengthening teacher–teacher and teacher–para partnerships, while also cultivating meaningful peer-to-peer and student–teacher collaboration. We’ll highlight our work with Building Thinking Classrooms and showcase...
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Speakers
avatar for Mallory Kane
JC

Jennifer Cornelius

HS Special Ed.
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
HS Room ? (Kane)
  Classroom Management

10:30am CDT

Phonemic Awareness: The Missing Piece
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Early Childhood Literacy - Come explore phonemic awareness sequencing from rhyming, alliteration, and syllables to phonemic manipulation! This is a great session to see the progression of literacy from preschool - 1st grade and even 2nd grade interventions. We will present many different approaches to integrating phonemic awareness in your literacy lessons from Literacy Footprints, Kickstart, and...
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Speakers
HB

Heather Barloon

Elementary Teacher
avatar for Amanda Fitch
avatar for Lisa Cave
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
  Early Childhood

10:30am CDT

Depth and Complexity Icons for Advanced Learners
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Cover the Depth and Complexity Icons to be utilzed in General Ed class as a differentiation tool 
Speakers
avatar for Joseph Richards
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30am CDT

Ensemble Building In The Classroom
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
When students feel safe, secure, and confident in the classroom, they are more inclined to take risks, chances, and ask questions. This session will bring together participants through classic theatre games and support tactics to build connection and community. Great for the first few days of school! 
Speakers
SK
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30am CDT

Supporting students through honest family dialogue
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
This session is designed to strengthen teachers’ skills in building effective and consistent communication with families. We will focus on how and when to have honest and caring conversations with families.  Teachers will also engage in scenarios to practice navigating conversations with empathy, professionalism, and clarity.
Speakers
CD

Chris deNeui

Elementary Principal
avatar for Emily Kruse

Emily Kruse

Elementary Counselor and District SEL Consultant, Nevada Community School District
RD

Randi Davis

3/4 MA Elementary Teacher
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
  Meeting the Needs of All Students

10:30am CDT

Rethinking Screen Time in the Elementary Classroom
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Iowa has set new statewide limits on classroom screen time for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This session focuses on reframing our current technological mindset in the classroom to embrace developmentally appropriate, relationship-centered instructional practices.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Murphy

Erin Murphy

Elementary School Counselor, Nevada Community School District
BW
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
  Technology Use

11:30am CDT

Reflective Conversation Day 2
Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
You will be notified where your team will meet.
Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  Everyone Required

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Wednesday August 19, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

1:30pm CDT

Teacher Work Time
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
  Everyone Required
 

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