Why aren't the students participating and learning during my lessons? How can I make the most out of limited time to teach? In this session we will clarify our understanding of student engagement in learning. We will gain ideas on how to shift the thinking and connections to our students, for greater impact on learning.
Sarah Henry is a full-time District Alignment & PLC Specialist as well as Education Consultant through her company Sarah D. Henry Consulting, LLC. and Rosebrock Consulting, INC. Sarah is the co-author of, "Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership". She served as the Secondary... Read More →
Thriving in the workplace is important for living a balanced life. In this session, participants will be able to define the 3 E's for thriving in the workplace. There will be active engagement with dialogue centering on ways to empower, excel, and elevate oneself for optimal personal and professional growth. Participants will begin developing a personal plan to shift into "thrival" mode.
Dr. Dennisha Murff is an administrator, educator, author, adjunct professor, consultant, and relentless advocate for equal access to high quality educational opportunities. Dr. Murff is the founder of Murff Consulting Group, LLC, an educational consulting group focused on cultivating... Read More →
Let’s face it. Artificial intelligence is going to touch our students’ careers and lives in some way in the coming years. Let’s help them prepare for it -- even if we can’t see it yet. In this session, we’ll do our best “futurecasting,” identifying what might be coming so we can make adjustments to teaching and learning today so we’re all prepared.
Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the six books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your... Read More →
Learn the essential lessons to teach writers at the beginning of the year to launch a daily writing time that blends instruction, practice, and feedback. Discover how to boost student engagement, tackle obstacles, and nurture independent writers with routines that keep the momentum going.
Holly Sluyter equips educators with transformative professional development, leaving teachers confident and prepared to implement best-practice reading and writing strategies. As a literacy consultant with Smekens Education, she inspires impactful "aha moments" that elevate instruction... Read More →
In this session, participants will explore the definition and types of feedback, gaining insight into its essential role in fostering effective learning. Participants will:
Define feedback and understand its impact on student learning.
Ask four critical questions to craft purposeful and meaningful feedback.
Differentiate between evaluative and descriptive feedback for greater clarity and effectiveness.
Identify and apply four levels of giving feedback to support student growth and improvement.
By the end of this session, participants will be equipped to provide feedback that enhances understanding, inspires progress, and empowers students to succeed.
With her dynamic energy and extensive expertise, Dr. Kim Richardson is a force in educational leadership and coaching. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), her PhD research focused on leadership identity development. She is thrilled... Read More →
The presentation will highlight how MTSS and RtI work collaboratively to create a positive school culture where all students receive the right support at the right time. Attendees will learn about the essential components of each framework, including tiered interventions, progress monitoring, and the role of data in decision-making.
By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of how MTSS and RtI is used in Pike Township to create a uniform, responsive and supportive educational experience for every student
Why aren't the students participating and learning during my lessons? How can I make the most out of limited time to teach? In this session we will clarify our understanding of student engagement in learning. We will gain ideas on how to shift the thinking and connections to our students, for greater impact on learning.
Sarah Henry is a full-time District Alignment & PLC Specialist as well as Education Consultant through her company Sarah D. Henry Consulting, LLC. and Rosebrock Consulting, INC. Sarah is the co-author of, "Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership". She served as the Secondary... Read More →
Thriving in the workplace is important for living a balanced life. In this session, participants will be able to define the 3 E's for thriving in the workplace. There will be active engagement with dialogue centering on ways to empower, excel, and elevate oneself for optimal personal and professional growth. Participants will begin developing a personal plan to shift into "thrival" mode.
Dr. Dennisha Murff is an administrator, educator, author, adjunct professor, consultant, and relentless advocate for equal access to high quality educational opportunities. Dr. Murff is the founder of Murff Consulting Group, LLC, an educational consulting group focused on cultivating... Read More →
Let’s face it. Artificial intelligence is going to touch our students’ careers and lives in some way in the coming years. Let’s help them prepare for it -- even if we can’t see it yet. In this session, we’ll do our best “futurecasting,” identifying what might be coming so we can make adjustments to teaching and learning today so we’re all prepared.
Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the six books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your... Read More →
AI is changing the world, the workforce and even the classroom. It's tough for students to keep up, but if they're AI literate, they'll know how they SHOULD use AI -- and the pitfalls where they SHOULD NOT use it. In this session, you'll learn some of the keys to helping students become AI literate -- and some ways of looking at existing classwork to maintain and promote academic integrity.
Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the six books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your... Read More →
Why aren't the students participating and learning during my lessons? How can I make the most out of limited time to teach? In this session we will clarify our understanding of student engagement in learning. We will gain ideas on how to shift the thinking and connections to our students, for greater impact on learning.
Sarah Henry is a full-time District Alignment & PLC Specialist as well as Education Consultant through her company Sarah D. Henry Consulting, LLC. and Rosebrock Consulting, INC. Sarah is the co-author of, "Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership". She served as the Secondary... Read More →
Thriving in the workplace is important for living a balanced life. In this session, participants will be able to define the 3 E's for thriving in the workplace. There will be active engagement with dialogue centering on ways to empower, excel, and elevate oneself for optimal personal and professional growth. Participants will begin developing a personal plan to shift into "thrival" mode.
Dr. Dennisha Murff is an administrator, educator, author, adjunct professor, consultant, and relentless advocate for equal access to high quality educational opportunities. Dr. Murff is the founder of Murff Consulting Group, LLC, an educational consulting group focused on cultivating... Read More →
It’s not something you learned in college, and many of you at the very least dislike calling home. Some are downright terrified of it. You just need a plan. Let’s talk about what that plan looks like and make calling home a task that we look forward to and a task that actually helps.
Secondary Mathematics Specialist, Central Indiana Educational Service Center
Jeff Harker has been in and around public education for 35 years. He spent 31 years as a middle school mathematics educator and cross country coach. He is currently the Secondary Mathematics Specialist for Keep Indiana Learning where he spends is time traveling around the state helping... Read More →
Discover how to lead effective mini-lessons using the gradual release of responsibility to move students from guided instruction to independence. This session models how to plan and deliver instruction that balances teacher modeling, whole-class engagement, and structured support. K–12 educators will gain practical strategies to boost student comprehension and writing across all content areas.
Holly Sluyter equips educators with transformative professional development, leaving teachers confident and prepared to implement best-practice reading and writing strategies. As a literacy consultant with Smekens Education, she inspires impactful "aha moments" that elevate instruction... Read More →
In this session, participants will delve into the final components of the Direct Instruction Instructional Model to enhance their facilitation of the learning process. Participants will: Understand the purpose of the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model. Identify and describe the four key principles of the GRR framework. Design one actionable strategy from the GRR framework to implement with their students. By the end of this session, participants will have the tools to effectively guide students toward independence and mastery through intentional instructional strategies.
With her dynamic energy and extensive expertise, Dr. Kim Richardson is a force in educational leadership and coaching. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), her PhD research focused on leadership identity development. She is thrilled... Read More →
AI is changing the world, the workforce and even the classroom. It's tough for students to keep up, but if they're AI literate, they'll know how they SHOULD use AI -- and the pitfalls where they SHOULD NOT use it. In this session, you'll learn some of the keys to helping students become AI literate -- and some ways of looking at existing classwork to maintain and promote academic integrity.
Matt Miller is an educator, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the six books, including Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your... Read More →
Why aren't the students participating and learning during my lessons? How can I make the most out of limited time to teach? In this session we will clarify our understanding of student engagement in learning. We will gain ideas on how to shift the thinking and connections to our students, for greater impact on learning.
Sarah Henry is a full-time District Alignment & PLC Specialist as well as Education Consultant through her company Sarah D. Henry Consulting, LLC. and Rosebrock Consulting, INC. Sarah is the co-author of, "Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership". She served as the Secondary... Read More →
Thriving in the workplace is important for living a balanced life. In this session, participants will be able to define the 3 E's for thriving in the workplace. There will be active engagement with dialogue centering on ways to empower, excel, and elevate oneself for optimal personal and professional growth. Participants will begin developing a personal plan to shift into "thrival" mode.
Dr. Dennisha Murff is an administrator, educator, author, adjunct professor, consultant, and relentless advocate for equal access to high quality educational opportunities. Dr. Murff is the founder of Murff Consulting Group, LLC, an educational consulting group focused on cultivating... Read More →
Foster resilience in young writers by providing mini-lessons that acknowledge the challenges of learning about writing. Encourage perseverance and independent decision-making through writing tasks that empower students to overcome obstacles and develop their skills.
Discover engaging techniques to introduce the 6 Traits to your students using mentor texts, song lyrics, and visual icons. By establishing a shared understanding of these essential elements at the beginning of the year, you can create a strong foundation for writing instruction that will benefit students throughout the year.
Holly Sluyter equips educators with transformative professional development, leaving teachers confident and prepared to implement best-practice reading and writing strategies. As a literacy consultant with Smekens Education, she inspires impactful "aha moments" that elevate instruction... Read More →
A teacher’s to-do list is long, and time is tight. Join this session to learn about technology tools that can help to build efficiency with tasks and time. First we will brainstorm the types of tasks which feel like they take longer than they should, and then consider if a technology tool could help tackle the task. We will then explore technology tools within Canva, Scribe, and Google Sheets to help with these tasks. Access to a device is required for this session.
Jessica is currently a Professional Learning Specialist with Keep Indiana Learning, a Department of CIESC, and supports teachers, schools, and districts in the areas of math and instructional coaching. Jessica has been in the field of education since 2008. She earned her Bachelor’s... Read More →
