Chances are, you or someone you know has said, "Kids just need to know their facts!" While basic math fact knowledge is important, the reason for learning basic facts goes beyond just knowing those facts. Join this session to shift the focus from whether kids "know their facts" to understanding why and how students develop and apply math fact knowledge. We'll explore the developmental process students work through as they learn basic facts and how the key strategies students use when learning basic facts apply to more complex computation skills.
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 →
Empower your multilingual learners to thrive! This session will provide classroom teachers with instructional strategies and resources to support multilingual students with varying English language proficiency levels. Learn instructional strategies for scaffolding and differentiate your classroom instruction.
Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Education Service Center
Tanika Kinartail began her exciting journey in the field of education in 2007. She started as an elementary classroom teacher before transitioning into a school leadership role, as an assistant principal, in 2014. Tanika earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from... Read More →
Chances are, you or someone you know has said, “Kids just need to know their facts!” While basic math fact knowledge is important, the reason for learning basic facts goes beyond just knowing those facts. Join this session to shift the focus from whether kids “know their facts” to understanding why and how students develop and apply math fact knowledge. We’ll explore the developmental process students work through as they learn basic facts and how the key strategies students use when learning basic facts apply to more complex computation skills.
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 →
When we hear “these kids CAN’T”, we must consider if scaffolds are being utilized to enhance the learning experience. Students who are learning English as a second language respond well to having a variety of ways to interact with content. Learn how scaffolding can unlock learning and create opportunities for kids who CAN!
Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Education Service Center
Tanika Kinartail began her exciting journey in the field of education in 2007. She started as an elementary classroom teacher before transitioning into a school leadership role, as an assistant principal, in 2014. Tanika earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from... Read More →
We have learned a lot about teaching students how to read over the last few years. This session will explore how we can take what we have learned about literacy instruction and apply it to the math classroom. We will consider how instructional strategies we find successful in reading can be applied to mathematics, all with the goal of creating an instructionally cohesive learning experience for all students.
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 →
Many students can decode but still struggle with understanding what they read. This session will explore effective strategies to move beyond phonics and develop strong comprehension skills. Educators will learn how to teach inferencing, summarizing, and analyzing text structure while integrating knowledge-building practices. Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance comprehension across all subject areas.
Professional Learning Specialist, Keep Indiana Learning, CIESC
Morgan Mason began teaching in 2015, serving grades 1, 3, and 4 before transitioning to instructional coaching. She supports teachers and schools with professional development in literacy practices, Science of Reading implementation, and early learning development. She earned her... Read More →
This session will introduce key topics and strategies designed to foster strong, positive, and healthy relationships with students. By building tools that a teacher can use to grow personal connections with their students, we believe this will produce greater fruit and outcomes in student learning. When students feel deeply connected to their teacher and their classroom, then the learning begins.
I am a passionate and dedicated educator committed to teaching students in a multi-faceted/technology rich classroom setting utilizing my unique combination of education and business expertise. I have been teaching 5th grade for the past 13 years. Prior to teaching, Ms. Nickolson... Read More →
Student Family Engagement Coordinator, MSD of Pike Township
Ms. Hale has been a teacher for more than 20 years and has taught grades Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th. She has also served as Guion Creek Elementary School's Student & Family Engagement Coordinator since 2021. Ms. Hale is the proud mother of a 15 year old daughter, who is... Read More →
Do you spend most of your instructional time redirecting students, dealing with interruptions from students, and losing your train of thought due to these challenges? Being a trauma-informed teacher is not a "cure all," but it can help teachers gain a sense of control over their classroom again. Most of the session will be focused on exactly what to do connect with all of your students to prevent frustration, for both you and your students.
Karynn Flannery has taught first grade at Central Elementary School for 8 years, and has been a teacher for over 20 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Urban Education. She is passionate about volunteering with Brooke's Place for... Read More →
We have learned a lot about teaching students how to read over the last few years. This session will explore how we can take what we have learned about literacy instruction and apply it to the math classroom. We will consider how instructional strategies we find successful in reading can be applied to mathematics, all with the goal of creating an instructionally cohesive learning experience for all students.
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 →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT X201
Empower your multilingual learners to thrive! This session will provide classroom teachers with instructional strategies and resources to support multilingual students with varying English language proficiency levels. Learn instructional strategies for scaffolding and differentiate your classroom instruction.
Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Education Service Center
Tanika Kinartail began her exciting journey in the field of education in 2007. She started as an elementary classroom teacher before transitioning into a school leadership role, as an assistant principal, in 2014. Tanika earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT X209
When we hear “these kids CAN’T”, we must consider if scaffolds are being utilized to enhance the learning experience. Students who are learning English as a second language respond well to having a variety of ways to interact with content. Learn how scaffolding can unlock learning and create opportunities for kids who CAN!
Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Education Service Center
Tanika Kinartail began her exciting journey in the field of education in 2007. She started as an elementary classroom teacher before transitioning into a school leadership role, as an assistant principal, in 2014. Tanika earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:50am - 11:55am EDT X209
