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2nd Annual Calhoun County Collaborative PD Day
Friday, November 6
 

8:00am EST

AI Has The Answer, Now What? (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will talk about where we are currently in the AI journey and make impressive plans for changing our practices. Plans will be fluid enough to ensure we can adjust as the technology evolves. Come have some fun talking about the good, the bad, and the AI.
Speakers
avatar for John Phillips

John Phillips

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA, REMC 11

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Technology

8:00am EST

Becoming an Administrator (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
We need you ! Its not as scary as it seems
Speakers
EM
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Leadership

8:00am EST

Beyond The Bubble: Maximizing Your Tests (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop feeling limited by traditional multiple choice testing and start building assessments that assess and inform student understanding. This session shows you different ways to use Renaissance DnA Flexible assessments to collect data “beyond the bubble”. We’ll learn how to create multiple select, partial credit, fill in the blank, and essay questions in DnA. Other bonus tips include how to...
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Speakers
LH
avatar for Don Beck

Don Beck

Implementation Facilitator, Calhoun ISD

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Technology

8:00am EST

Empowering Black Boys through Black English (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Black boys are often situated the furthest from success . This is usually due to a lack of a sense of belonging . By understanding the origins of Black English and how to leverage it in the classroom Black boys will be seen and affirmed resulting in higher esteem and academic performance
Speakers
JN
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

8:00am EST

Executive Functioning: Proactive Planning and Strategies for Supporting Students (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore executive functioning and its impact on students' ability to plan, organize, regulate, and successfully navigate daily demands within the classroom. Participants will learn proactive strategies for anticipating student needs and creating effective supports that promote independence, engagement, and success.
Speakers
avatar for Jenna Kemp
avatar for Samantha Epp
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Intervention, Special Education, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

8:00am EST

Ford Future Labs- Brainstorming Session (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
If you are working in or with a Ford Lab and want to see what other districts are doing, come to this open brainstorming session. Together, we will share wins and struggles as we work on implementing the Lab in our districts.
Speakers
PD

Patrick Diemer

Pennfield Schools
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Technology

8:00am EST

From the Mouths of Babes (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Multilingual student experience as told by the students themselves. This session will explore the many different experiences of our multilingual students, including the events that led them to immigrate to the USA and the student experience once they enter our system.
Speakers
CB
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Intervention, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

8:00am EST

Growing a Resilient Classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore practical ways to integrate growth mindset principles into daily classroom routines, instruction and student interactions. Participants will be provided real life examples and strategies as well as collaborate with their peers.
Speakers
KF
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

8:00am EST

Inclusion in the music classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will allow participants to walk away with tools and strategies for differentiation, accommodations, modifications, and interventions for the music classroom. Understanding how to diagnose and treat various students and situations in the music classroom will allow music educators to utilize class time and teach more curriculum more effectively.
Speakers
SR
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Fine Arts

8:00am EST

Inclusive classrooms in action (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for general education teachers who want practical, realistic ways to support all learners in their classrooms. We’ll focus on what strong Tier 1 instruction looks like through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), how to layer in Tier 2 supports when students need more, and how to effectively implement IEP accommodations during everyday instruction. You’ll leave with...
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Speakers
LM
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction

8:00am EST

Interventions-Where do I begin?!?! (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
For all of my IST referrals I am covering the same beginning interventions-
Speakers
avatar for Wendi Paradine
avatar for Autumn Cousino
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention

8:00am EST

Leveraging REMC for Maximum Impact (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop hunting for resources and start leveraging them! This session explores an array of support available through REMC Michigan & REMC 12E. From AI-driven professional learning and virtual courses to our physical "Library of Things"—featuring Engineering Kits, robotics, and 3D printers—we will explore tools designed to do the heavy lifting for you. This isn't just a sit-and-get; you’ll get...
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Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, STEM, Technology, Open Education Resources (OER)

8:00am EST

Mastery-based Learning through The Grid Method (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about The Grid Method - a self-paced, mastery-based learning structure that can be applied to ANY grade level and ANY content! Students track their progress through learning skills as the teacher facilitates the learning and checking for understanding along the way. Come see it in action and how to structure your classroom for Differentiation and Mastery!
Speakers
LK
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Differentiation

8:00am EST

Skyward for Teachers (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop is designed to help teachers navigate and utilize Skyward. Participants will explore key features including attendance, gradebook setup, assignment management, and family communication tools. Learn new tips and tricks and share your helpful Skyward hints!
Speakers
KH

Kirsten Helmbreck

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Technology

8:00am EST

Social Studies in Michigan: Requirements, Resources, and Practices (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on social studies education in Michigan. In this session, participants will learn about social studies requirements in our state and have time to review social studies resources and practices that align with Michigan's K-12 Standards for Social Studies. Participants will leave this session gaining new thinking that can be applied to their current practices for student...
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Speakers
avatar for Scott Koenig

Scott Koenig

Michigan Department of Education
Scott Koenig serves as a Social Studies Consultant for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). His work focuses on guiding educators with their efforts implementing Michigan’s social studies content expectations. Scott’s work includes supporting the creation of inclusive learning... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Social Studies

8:00am EST

Supporting English Learners in the Classorom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
After a brief introduction to who English Learners are, and what we as school districts and educators are legally required to do for them, you will learn practical tips and tricks for how to support multilingual students in your classroom.
Speakers
TF
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Multi-Lingual, Technology

8:00am EST

Trauma and the Brain - The "why" behind the behavior (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Our focus is on understanding the “why” behind behavior as the foundation for effective, nonviolent crisis prevention and response. Participants will explore how behavior serves as a form of communication, with an emphasis on identifying triggers and recognizing early warning signs of escalation. A key component of the session is the distinction between comfort and control, shifting adult...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrew Loy
avatar for Marcie Hydrick
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Special Education, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

8:00am EST

Using Dance to Build Engagement, Belonging, and Standards-Based Physical Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development experience immerses educators in movement-based learning through Salsa dancing to explore how structured movement builds student engagement, self-regulation, and a positive school experience. Participants will experience how intentional instruction in balance, rhythm, spatial awareness, and movement control can strengthen classroom culture, increase student belonging,...
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Speakers
EJ
TB
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate), Physical Education / Active Lifestyle

8:00am EST

Using data to help drive your classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will help you learn to analyze assessment data in ELA and Math to help drive learning in your classroom, during intervention or WIN times and 1 on 1 learning situations.
Speakers
CP
avatar for Megan Wonnacott
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Intervention, Math

8:00am EST

Using Educational Field Trips to Enhance Your Programs (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Educational Field trips are a great way to build excitement within your school music program. This session will provide tips and tricks to help from the initial brainstorming to final trip execution - and all the stuff in between!
Speakers
JR
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Fine Arts

8:00am EST

Yoga (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Prioritize your personal well-being to show up as your best self for your students with yoga by Katy from Soul Spring Studio.
Speakers
KR

Katy Reed

Soul Spring Studio

LM
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Wellness

8:00am EST

Keynote (Elementary)
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Speakers
LC
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Elementary, Keynote

8:00am EST

Building Social Contracts that work with your students.No More Zombie Learning: Wake Up Your Classroom (PK-5th grades) (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Many teachers build social contracts (Or develop rules in conjuction with thier students) to create a learning environment. So why don't they work? We will learn about building social contracts and expectations with your students and how to make sure they are effective in your classroom.
Speakers
PK
MK
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

8:00am EST

Creating a Culture of Writing with Thoughtbooks (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
What if writing wasn’t just an assignment—but the way students think, process, and make sense of everything they learn? This session shows how to build a culture of writing where students actively record, analyze, and develop ideas across any content area while taking ownership of their thinking. Participants will experience practical strategies—including the “Deep Dive” note-taking...
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Speakers
MS
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy, STEM

8:00am EST

High School PE/ Middle School PE/ Strength and Conditioning (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for secondary physical educators and coaches, these sessions offer a practical blueprint for modernizing weight room and gymnasium environments. Participants will learn how to seamlessly integrate high-level athletic movement patterns into a standard 45-minute instructional block.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Porter
CS
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning

8:00am EST

Identifying Essential Standards: A Cross-District Work Session for 6-12 (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive breakout session is for secondary educators committed to building a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC) with the identification of Essential Standards in Tier 1. This session will provide some time, space, and collaborative structures around the process of selecting and implementing the use of essential standards. A curriculum is only "guaranteed" if we have collectively agreed...
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Speakers
avatar for Katie Gilding

Katie Gilding

Professional, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Fine Arts, Instruction, Literacy, Math, Social Studies

8:00am EST

Manipulatives for Secondary Mathematics (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional learning session is designed to empower secondary math teachers with innovative strategies for integrating manipulatives into their math instruction. Participants will explore the use of three specific types of manipulatives—x-y coordinate slide boards, exploragons, and algebra tiles. These tools are chosen for their ability to enhance understanding of complex mathematical...
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Speakers
avatar for Nicole Vaughn

Nicole Vaughn

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Math

8:00am EST

Middle School Literacy Intervention: Lessons Learned (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
A Homer Middle School 6th grade ELA teacher and a special educator share their multi-year journey of designing and implementing effective Tier 3 literacy intervention for students.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Goldstein

Jennifer Goldstein

Lakeview School District

TT

Tiffany Thatcher

Homer Community Schools

avatar for Sarah Smith
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy, Special Education

8:00am EST

Mini MACUL (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
I learned so much at MACUL 2026 that I can't wait to share. I am a math teacher, but most of the programs I will discuss work well in ANY subject! Learn how programs like Snorkl can help you give feedback to each student using AI (it actually works!) for any subject (and in several languages). Learn how to prepare students for SAT, M-Step and NWEA testing by integrating Desmos into your teaching....
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Speakers
avatar for Deborah Rutherford
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Intervention, Math, Technology

8:00am EST

PBIS in the High School (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
How can PBIS work at the secondary level? This session will include a discussion of different strategies that have worked for us at Homer High School with a focus on the implementation of a Leadership Class to support PBIS initiatives.
Speakers
HP

Hannah Philson

Teacher, Homer Community Schools
Several students from the GRIT Leadership class will attend and speak.
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Leadership, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

8:00am EST

Personal Curriculum: Making High School Make Sense (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) graduation requirements are intended to be flexible, allowing students to create an individualized diploma pathway. This flexibility is especially important for students who may benefit from waving certain MMC credits with a PC. Ideally, PC teams would use the EDP as a guide, removing unnecessary MMC credits based on unique student needs and post-school plans....
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Speakers
avatar for Rashell Bowerman

Rashell Bowerman

Educational Consultant, MDE
Rashell Bowerman has been an Instructional Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education for over 14 years. As the department’s resident expert on Michigan’s graduation requirements, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), she supports local districts in ensuring that students... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Math, Special Education

8:00am EST

Teaching Vocabulary So It Sticks (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
How to teach, review, and assess academic vocabulary so that students actually remember and use the words that they need to know.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Douglas
avatar for Sarahruth Furrow
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy, Math, Social Studies, STEM, Technology

8:00am EST

Understanding Reading Difficulties at the Secondary Level (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
While early literacy often receives the most attention, reading difficulties—particularly dyslexia—persist and evolve as students transition into middle and high school where the academic focus shifts from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." This session will explore how dyslexia manifests in adolescents through subtle red flags such as slow reading pace, hesitant speech, word-retrieval...
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Speakers
avatar for Heidi Turchan

Heidi Turchan

Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy

9:25am EST

Becoming an Administrator (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
We need you ! Its not as scary as it seems
Speakers
EM
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Leadership

9:25am EST

Beyond Budgets: Understanding How School Systems Work” (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, a superintendent and finance director will go beyond the budget and talk about how finance, staffing, operations, communication, and instruction all connect. We will share real examples, lessons we have learned, and some of the “why” behind district-level decisions. Our goal is to help participants better understand how the whole school system works and why working together...
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Speakers
GO
avatar for Rob Ridgeway

Rob Ridgeway

Superintendent, Harper Creek Community Schools
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Leadership, School Operations

9:25am EST

Bridging Linguistic Diversity: Empowering Black Boys Through African American English, Code-Switching, and Code-Meshing Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In today's multicultural and multilingual classrooms, it's imperative to recognize and celebrate linguistic diversity. This proposal advocates for a conference focused on the significance of teaching African American English (AAE), code-switching, and code-meshing to Black boys in schools. By understanding and embracing their linguistic heritage, educators can empower Black boys to succeed...
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Speakers
JN
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Literacy, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Counted Out: Film, Part 1 (Be sure to register for Part 2) (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The film, Counted Out, investigates the biggest crises of our time through an unexpected lens: math. In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, the jobs we get—all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand, or even...
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Speakers
avatar for Kim Fox
TN
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Math

9:25am EST

Design, Play, Automate: Exploring Canva AI in Your Instruction (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Level up your teaching toolkit by mastering Canva’s suite of integrated AI tools. In this hands-on workshop, participants will engage with an interactive presentation on their own devices to explore practical applications for the classroom. Learn to leverage AI for image manipulation, design professional-grade flyers, and utilize Canva’s "Coding" features to build custom classroom games. Leave...
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Speakers
EB
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Technology

9:25am EST

Ford Future Labs- Brainstorming Session (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
If you are working in or with a Ford Lab and want to see what other districts are doing, come to this open brainstorming session. Together, we will share wins and struggles as we work on implementing the Lab in our districts.
Speakers
PD

Patrick Diemer

Pennfield Schools
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Technology

9:25am EST

From 2007 to 2025: Navigating the New Michigan Health Education Standards Guidelines (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Michigan Health Education Standards Guidelines were updated in 2025. This session will review what has changed from the 2007 version to the 2025 version and allow time for you to identify gaps in your current teaching practice. We will also discuss identification of power standards or essential standards as it relates to health education and Michigan laws. This is an interactive session where...
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Speakers
avatar for Angela Blood Starr

Angela Blood Starr

Gifford/Schultz Service Center, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Health Education

9:25am EST

From Data to Decisions Assessment Literacy a Brief Overview (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session introduces K–5 classroom teachers, special education teachers, and instructional coaches to the core concepts of how to use data from different assessments to make instructional decisions. Participants will explore the essential components of a Balanced Assessment System and develop a clearer understanding of how different types of assessments work together to support student...
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Speakers
avatar for Katie Gilding

Katie Gilding

Professional, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy, Math, Special Education

9:25am EST

From the Mouths of Babes (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Multilingual student experience as told by the students themselves. This session will explore the many different experiences of our multilingual students, including the events that led them to immigrate to the USA and the student experience once they enter our system.
Speakers
CB
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Intervention, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Graphic Novels 101 (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Let's break down Graphic Novels as a genre; the stigma around them, their fundamental parts, and how you can use them to increase literacy in your classroom.
Speakers
WV
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Literacy

9:25am EST

Growing a Resilient Classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore practical ways to integrate growth mindset principles into daily classroom routines, instruction and student interactions. Participants will be provided real life examples and strategies as well as collaborate with their peers.
Speakers
KF
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Harmony By Design - Connecting K-12 Music Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development session is designed to support music educators and administrators in building a cohesive, collaborative, and vertically aligned K–12 music program. Drawing on real-world practices from a district music department that prioritizes regular collaboration time, participants will explore structures and strategies that promote consistent communication, shared goals, and...
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Speakers
SR
MR
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Fine Arts

9:25am EST

How to Address Executive Functioning Needs in the Classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us in understanding the areas/skills associated with Executive functioning and how these skills impact students and student learning across content areas. We will also explore quick activities and strategies to support Executive Functioning skill development within your learning space.
Speakers
KD

Kelsey Deibert

Resource Teacher, Lakeview-Prairieview
avatar for Heather Dykstra
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Intervention, Special Education, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Inclusive classrooms in action (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for general education teachers who want practical, realistic ways to support all learners in their classrooms. We’ll focus on what strong Tier 1 instruction looks like through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), how to layer in Tier 2 supports when students need more, and how to effectively implement IEP accommodations during everyday instruction. You’ll leave with...
See More →
Speakers
LM
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction

9:25am EST

Interventions-Where do I begin?!?! (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
For all of my IST referrals I am covering the same beginning interventions-
Speakers
avatar for Wendi Paradine
avatar for Autumn Cousino
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention

9:25am EST

Leveraging REMC for Maximum Impact (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop hunting for resources and start leveraging them! This session explores an array of support available through REMC Michigan & REMC 12E. From AI-driven professional learning and virtual courses to our physical "Library of Things"—featuring Engineering Kits, robotics, and 3D printers—we will explore tools designed to do the heavy lifting for you. This isn't just a sit-and-get; you’ll get...
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Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, STEM, Technology, Open Education Resources (OER)

9:25am EST

Mastery-based Learning through The Grid Method (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about The Grid Method - a self-paced, mastery-based learning structure that can be applied to ANY grade level and ANY content! Students track their progress through learning skills as the teacher facilitates the learning and checking for understanding along the way. Come see it in action and how to structure your classroom for Differentiation and Mastery!
Speakers
LK
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Differentiation

9:25am EST

More Than “Extra”: The Strategic Value of Specials Teachers (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how the K–1 Specials Team at North Pennfield Elementary is making an impact far beyond the specials classroom. This dynamic session highlights how collaborative specialists can become powerful drivers of schoolwide success through innovative partnerships and student-centered support. Learn how the team contributes to reading proficiency through their cross-curricular Manual Dexterity...
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Speakers
avatar for Ayesha Franklin
JP
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Intervention, Literacy, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Practical Regulation Strategies for Everyday Challenges (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Human behavior is communication; regulation comes before reasoning; and educators can use relationship-based strategies to help students move from distress toward readiness to learn.

Speakers
AV
CW

Caitlyn Wood

Professional, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Restorative Practices and Community Circles Overview (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Restorative practices positively impact student behavior and school climate. They create a sense of belonging, minimize harm, and support student learning while cultivating students who are better equipped to navigate complex challenges, self-regulate, manage conflict, and become better citizens. They uncover the root causes of conflict and create a space to facilitate complex conversations to...
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Speakers
JH

Jessica Hackworth

Climate and Culture Consultant, Calhoun ISD
SWPBIS Implementation Facilitator at Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Restoring Wellness Through Reflection & Creativity (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation is designed to increase educators’ awareness of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue while exploring mindfulness, breathing techniques, and emotional wellness through reflection and creativity. Participants will identify practical self-care strategies that can be incorporated into daily routines and engage in a hands-on rock-painting activity focused on promoting resilience.
Speakers
avatar for Keila Kilgore

Keila Kilgore

K12 School Mental Health Specialist, Calhoun Intermediate School District
JS

Julie Steele

Other, Calhoun Intermediate School District

Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate), SEL, Self-Care

9:25am EST

Skyward for Teachers (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop is designed to help teachers navigate and utilize Skyward. Participants will explore key features including attendance, gradebook setup, assignment management, and family communication tools. Learn new tips and tricks and share your helpful Skyward hints!
Speakers
KH

Kirsten Helmbreck

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Technology

9:25am EST

Social Studies in Michigan: Requirements, Resources, and Practices (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session focuses on social studies education in Michigan. In this session, participants will learn about social studies requirements in our state and have time to review social studies resources and practices that align with Michigan's K-12 Standards for Social Studies. Participants will leave this session gaining new thinking that can be applied to their current practices for student...
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avatar for Scott Koenig

Scott Koenig

Michigan Department of Education
Scott Koenig serves as a Social Studies Consultant for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). His work focuses on guiding educators with their efforts implementing Michigan’s social studies content expectations. Scott’s work includes supporting the creation of inclusive learning... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Social Studies

9:25am EST

Supporting English Learners in the Classorom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
After a brief introduction to who English Learners are, and what we as school districts and educators are legally required to do for them, you will learn practical tips and tricks for how to support multilingual students in your classroom.
Speakers
TF
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Multi-Lingual, Technology

9:25am EST

Teaching from the Inside Out: Educator SEL as the Foundation for Student Success (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This 90 minute professional learning session is grounded in the research and framework of Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. This professional learning experience explores why educator social and emotional learning (SEL) is essential for thriving schools, strong relationships, and positive student outcomes. Using CASEL’s five core competencies—self-awareness,...
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Speakers
SS

Sarah Stawowy

Culture and Climate Consultant, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

The Power of CFA Data to Drive Instruction (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how Common Formative Assessment (CFA) data can move beyond numbers to become a powerful tool for improving instruction and student learning. In this interactive workshop, teachers will collaborate to analyze student evidence, identify misconceptions, and plan meaningful instructional responses that support all learners. Participants will engage in hands-on data protocols, real-world...
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Speakers
RS

Rebecca Smith

Calhoun ISD
JE
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention

9:25am EST

They Can’t Write What They Can’t Say: Strengthening Comprehension and Writing (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Students are often expected to write about what they read, yet many struggle to express their thinking in complete, meaningful sentences. This session explores how structured talk can strengthen both comprehension and writing by helping students build the language they need to process and communicate their ideas. Using routines grounded in Talk Read Talk Write, participants will learn practical...
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Speakers
KC

Kelly Clock

ELL Teacher
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy, Multi-Lingual

9:25am EST

Trauma and the Brain - The "why" behind the behavior (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Our focus is on understanding the “why” behind behavior as the foundation for effective, nonviolent crisis prevention and response. Participants will explore how behavior serves as a form of communication, with an emphasis on identifying triggers and recognizing early warning signs of escalation. A key component of the session is the distinction between comfort and control, shifting adult...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrew Loy
avatar for Marcie Hydrick
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Special Education, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Using AI to Design Better Tests in Less Time (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Good assessments are essential to good teaching. Can AI help to bridge the gap between high-level test design and high-quality question writing--all while saving teachers time? Yes! In this session you'll also learn to use AI to instantly "blueprint" assessments aligned with your specific standards, ensuring that what you teach is exactly what you measure. You'll master prompting techniques to...
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Speakers
avatar for Don Beck

Don Beck

Implementation Facilitator, Calhoun ISD

LH
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment

9:25am EST

Using Dance to Build Engagement, Belonging, and Standards-Based Physical Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development experience immerses educators in movement-based learning through Salsa dancing to explore how structured movement builds student engagement, self-regulation, and a positive school experience. Participants will experience how intentional instruction in balance, rhythm, spatial awareness, and movement control can strengthen classroom culture, increase student belonging,...
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Speakers
EJ
TB
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate), Physical Education / Active Lifestyle

9:25am EST

What is Explicit Instruction? Clear, Practical Strategies to Engage Every Student (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
What does Explicit Instruction actually look like in practice? In this session, we'll focus on a few elements of explicit instruction to increase engagement for all students. Participants will walk away with simple practical strategies that they can try right away to move beyond a few volunteers to EVERYONE thinking and responding.
Speakers
KD
SW

Sara Weeks

Marshall Public Schools
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction

9:25am EST

Yoga (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Prioritize your personal well-being to show up as your best self for your students with yoga by Katy from Soul Spring Studio.
Speakers
KR

Katy Reed

Soul Spring Studio

LM
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  All Educators, Wellness

9:25am EST

7 Mighty Moves (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will take a closer look at Lindsay Kemeny's book which makes the science of reading very practical with moves you can implement in your classroom immediatley. Strategys are focused around K-3rd grade level students.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Lehman

Kim Lehman

Early Literacy Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Elementary, Literacy

9:25am EST

Forensic Fluency: Solving the Literacy Mystery (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Why can some students decode perfectly but fail a comprehension check? Why do others read with great expression but can’t tell you a single detail of the story? In this interactive "Forensic Lab," teachers will become Literacy Detectives. Using real student data (evidence), participants will learn to identify the "Reading Bottlenecks" that stall progress. We will move beyond the "low score" to...
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Speakers
AH
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy

9:25am EST

From Engagement to Achievement: Using Motivation and Data to Boost Test Scores (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Equip teachers with practical strategies to improve student performance on state assessments by focusing on two high-impact areas: student motivation and effective data use. Participants will explore how student mindset, engagement, and goal-setting directly influence academic outcomes, and they’ll learn techniques to foster a classroom culture where students feel invested in their own success.
Speakers
avatar for Lance Hawblitz
ML
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy

9:25am EST

Small Moves, Big Impact: Tier 1 Math Routines that Build Thinkers An Introduction to the Framework for Tier 1 Mathematics Instruction with Number Sense Routines (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
What does strong Tier 1 math instruction look like in a K–5 classroom? This session provides a clear starting point for building an effective math block, with a focus on high-impact Number Sense Routines and daily instructional structures. Participants will explore how to: Establish consistent structures that support access, thinking, and meaningful math discussion Use Number Sense Routines to...
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Speakers
avatar for Sharon Sherman

Sharon Sherman

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Elementary, Instruction, Math

9:25am EST

Using Common Formative Assessments to Inform Instruction and Learning (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) are powerful tools for improving instruction, informing responsive teaching, and strengthening collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In this interactive session, participants will explore the purpose and characteristics of effective CFAs, learn how to intentionally design assessments aligned to learning targets, and examine how assessment data...
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Speakers
SS
HC
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment

9:25am EST

Bringing the World into Your Social Studies Classroom with Amateur Radio (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Bring the world into your social studies classroom through Amateur Radio. Discover how real-time conversations and communication with people around the US and World can help students explore geography, culture and current events. You will leave with practical lesson ideas and classroom activities you can incorporate into your lessons immediately!
Speakers
BM
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Social Studies, Technology

9:25am EST

Building Social Contracts that work with your students.No More Zombie Learning: Wake Up Your Classroom (PK-5th grades) (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Many teachers build social contracts (Or develop rules in conjuction with thier students) to create a learning environment. So why don't they work? We will learn about building social contracts and expectations with your students and how to make sure they are effective in your classroom.
Speakers
PK
MK
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

From Data to Action: A Teacher's Journey (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Becki Leskowich, a 5th grade teacher at Homer Middle School, will share her journey to focus instruction on essential standards and to use data to inform whole- and small-group instruction and intervention.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Goldstein

Jennifer Goldstein

Lakeview School District

BL
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy, Special Education

9:25am EST

High School PE/ Middle School PE/ Strength and Conditioning (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for secondary physical educators and coaches, these sessions offer a practical blueprint for modernizing weight room and gymnasium environments. Participants will learn how to seamlessly integrate high-level athletic movement patterns into a standard 45-minute instructional block.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Porter
CS
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning

9:25am EST

Mini MACUL (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
I learned so much at MACUL 2026 that I can't wait to share. I am a math teacher, but most of the programs I will discuss work well in ANY subject! Learn how programs like Snorkl can help you give feedback to each student using AI (it actually works!) for any subject (and in several languages). Learn how to prepare students for SAT, M-Step and NWEA testing by integrating Desmos into your teaching....
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Speakers
avatar for Deborah Rutherford
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Intervention, Math, Technology

9:25am EST

PBIS in the High School (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
How can PBIS work at the secondary level? This session will include a discussion of different strategies that have worked for us at Homer High School with a focus on the implementation of a Leadership Class to support PBIS initiatives.
Speakers
HP

Hannah Philson

Teacher, Homer Community Schools
Several students from the GRIT Leadership class will attend and speak.
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Leadership, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

9:25am EST

Personal Curriculum: Making High School Make Sense (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) graduation requirements are intended to be flexible, allowing students to create an individualized diploma pathway. This flexibility is especially important for students who may benefit from waving certain MMC credits with a PC. Ideally, PC teams would use the EDP as a guide, removing unnecessary MMC credits based on unique student needs and post-school plans....
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Speakers
avatar for Rashell Bowerman

Rashell Bowerman

Educational Consultant, MDE
Rashell Bowerman has been an Instructional Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education for over 14 years. As the department’s resident expert on Michigan’s graduation requirements, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), she supports local districts in ensuring that students... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Math, Special Education

9:25am EST

Teaching Vocabulary So It Sticks (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
How to teach, review, and assess academic vocabulary so that students actually remember and use the words that they need to know.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Douglas
avatar for Sarahruth Furrow
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy, Math, Social Studies, STEM, Technology

9:25am EST

Thinking Math Classrooms (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
(This is a repeat from 2025-2026 Calhoun County PD Day) Transform your classroom into a hub of mathematical thinking and problem-solving! This session explores strategies to create a thinking math classroom where students actively engage, collaborate, and develop deeper conceptual understanding. Learn how to foster curiosity, encourage productive struggle, and implement routines that build...
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Speakers
avatar for Nicole Vaughn

Nicole Vaughn

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD

Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Math

9:25am EST

Understanding Reading Difficulties at the Secondary Level (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
While early literacy often receives the most attention, reading difficulties—particularly dyslexia—persist and evolve as students transition into middle and high school where the academic focus shifts from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." This session will explore how dyslexia manifests in adolescents through subtle red flags such as slow reading pace, hesitant speech, word-retrieval...
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Speakers
avatar for Heidi Turchan

Heidi Turchan

Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy

9:25am EST

Write to Think: From Reading to Meaning-Making (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
What if reading wasn’t about finding answers—but about building meaning? In this immersive session, you’ll experience how using writing and thoughtbooks transforms reading into a process of thinking, connecting, and making sense of ideas across multiple texts. Step into the role of a student and engage in high-impact strategies that move beyond comprehension to true synthesis and insight....
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Speakers
MS
Friday November 6, 2026 9:25am - 10:40am EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy

10:50am EST

Lunch-In House (Elementary)
Friday November 6, 2026 10:50am - 12:05pm EST
TBA
Friday November 6, 2026 10:50am - 12:05pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Lunch-In House

10:50am EST

Lunch-Off Site (Elementary)
Friday November 6, 2026 10:50am - 12:05pm EST
TBA
Friday November 6, 2026 10:50am - 12:05pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Lunch-Off Site

10:50am EST

Keynote (Secondary
Friday November 6, 2026 10:50am - 12:05pm EST
TBA
Speakers
LC
Friday November 6, 2026 10:50am - 12:05pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Keynote

12:15pm EST

"We Are All On Duty" Changing the Narrative of School Shootings within our Community (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on prevention and ways we can keep our school and community safe by looking at previous incidents of school shootings and using the knowledge to change the narrative.
Speakers
TJ
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

AI Has The Answer, Now What? (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will talk about where we are currently in the AI journey and make impressive plans for changing our practices. Plans will be fluid enough to ensure we can adjust as the technology evolves. Come have some fun talking about the good, the bad, and the AI.
Speakers
avatar for John Phillips

John Phillips

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA, REMC 11

Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Technology

12:15pm EST

Becoming an Administrator (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
We need you ! Its not as scary as it seems
Speakers
EM
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Leadership

12:15pm EST

Beyond The Bubble: Maximizing Your Tests (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Stop feeling limited by traditional multiple choice testing and start building assessments that assess and inform student understanding. This session shows you different ways to use Renaissance DnA Flexible assessments to collect data “beyond the bubble”. We’ll learn how to create multiple select, partial credit, fill in the blank, and essay questions in DnA. Other bonus tips include how to...
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Speakers
LH
avatar for Don Beck

Don Beck

Implementation Facilitator, Calhoun ISD

Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Technology

12:15pm EST

Empowering Black Boys through Black English (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Black boys are often situated the furthest from success . This is usually due to a lack of a sense of belonging . By understanding the origins of Black English and how to leverage it in the classroom Black boys will be seen and affirmed resulting in higher esteem and academic performance
Speakers
JN
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

Fostering Academic Conversations (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Throughout history, conversations have allowed us to see different perspectives, build ideas, and solve problems. Academic conversations push students to think and learn in lasting ways, building their academic language and content knowledge. This interactive session will let you experience and learn the how and the why behind using academic conversations in your classroom. This session is...
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Speakers
TF
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

From the Mouths of Babes (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Multilingual student experience as told by the students themselves. This session will explore the many different experiences of our multilingual students, including the events that led them to immigrate to the USA and the student experience once they enter our system.
Speakers
CB
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Intervention, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

Fulfilling Social Studies Objectives by Incorporating Experiential Learning (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to incorporate experiential and project-based learning into your social studies lessons. Information will be presented and demonstrated on incorporating hands-on experiential learning, bringing community into the classroom, and exploring careers and business all while fulfilling the objectives of the Michigan State Standards.
Speakers
LL
CS
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Career Exploration, Instruction, Leadership, Social Studies

12:15pm EST

Growing a Resilient Classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore practical ways to integrate growth mindset principles into daily classroom routines, instruction and student interactions. Participants will be provided real life examples and strategies as well as collaborate with their peers.
Speakers
KF
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

Inclusion in the music classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will allow participants to walk away with tools and strategies for differentiation, accommodations, modifications, and interventions for the music classroom. Understanding how to diagnose and treat various students and situations in the music classroom will allow music educators to utilize class time and teach more curriculum more effectively.
Speakers
SR
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Fine Arts

12:15pm EST

Inclusive classrooms in action (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for general education teachers who want practical, realistic ways to support all learners in their classrooms. We’ll focus on what strong Tier 1 instruction looks like through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), how to layer in Tier 2 supports when students need more, and how to effectively implement IEP accommodations during everyday instruction. You’ll leave with...
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Speakers
LM
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction

12:15pm EST

Interventions-Where do I begin?!?! (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
For all of my IST referrals I am covering the same beginning interventions-
Speakers
avatar for Wendi Paradine
avatar for Autumn Cousino
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention

12:15pm EST

Mastery-based Learning through The Grid Method (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about The Grid Method - a self-paced, mastery-based learning structure that can be applied to ANY grade level and ANY content! Students track their progress through learning skills as the teacher facilitates the learning and checking for understanding along the way. Come see it in action and how to structure your classroom for Differentiation and Mastery!
Speakers
LK
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Differentiation

12:15pm EST

Reset & Recharge: Yoga for Educators (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching is a lot.. mentally, physically, and emotionally. This session is your chance to pause, breathe, and reset. We’ll start with a quick, real-talk conversation about stress, burnout, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself during the school year. Then we’ll move through an accessible, feel-good yoga flow with simple postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques you...
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Speakers
SP

Savanna Pavc

Owner, Teacher, SP Fit Co
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Educator Wellness & Self-Care

12:15pm EST

Skyward for Teachers (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop is designed to help teachers navigate and utilize Skyward. Participants will explore key features including attendance, gradebook setup, assignment management, and family communication tools. Learn new tips and tricks and share your helpful Skyward hints!
Speakers
KH

Kirsten Helmbreck

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Technology

12:15pm EST

Solving the "Too Much" Problem with AI Gems (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you using AI as a typewriter, or as a Systems Consultant? Most use AI for "one-off" tasks: writing an email, generating a quiz, or summarizing a text. While these are incredibly helpful, these are temporary fixes, and each time you have to repeat the directions. In this session, we shift from "Task-Oriented AI" to "Process-Oriented AI." We will explore Gemini Gems to build repeatable,...
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Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Technology

12:15pm EST

Teaching from the Inside Out: Educator SEL as the Foundation for Student Success (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This 90 minute professional learning session is grounded in the research and framework of Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. This professional learning experience explores why educator social and emotional learning (SEL) is essential for thriving schools, strong relationships, and positive student outcomes. Using CASEL’s five core competencies—self-awareness,...
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Speakers
SS

Sarah Stawowy

Culture and Climate Consultant, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

The Compassion Shift: Moving from Carrying Burdens to Building Resilience (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Compassion is a powerful resource educators use to support others, but what happens when we shift from helping others to owning others’ problems? During the session we will define empathetic distress and learn how to detect signs and symptoms, so you can prevent burnout and increase your resilience throughout the school year. In addition, we will explore self-compassion as a source of coping and...
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Speakers
avatar for Angela Blood Starr

Angela Blood Starr

Gifford/Schultz Service Center, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Staff Wellness

12:15pm EST

The Power of CFA Data to Drive Instruction (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how Common Formative Assessment (CFA) data can move beyond numbers to become a powerful tool for improving instruction and student learning. In this interactive workshop, teachers will collaborate to analyze student evidence, identify misconceptions, and plan meaningful instructional responses that support all learners. Participants will engage in hands-on data protocols, real-world...
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Speakers
RS

Rebecca Smith

Calhoun ISD
JE
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention

12:15pm EST

Trauma and the Brain - The "why" behind the behavior (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Our focus is on understanding the “why” behind behavior as the foundation for effective, nonviolent crisis prevention and response. Participants will explore how behavior serves as a form of communication, with an emphasis on identifying triggers and recognizing early warning signs of escalation. A key component of the session is the distinction between comfort and control, shifting adult...
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Speakers
avatar for Andrew Loy
avatar for Marcie Hydrick
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Special Education, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

Using Dance to Build Engagement, Belonging, and Standards-Based Physical Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development experience immerses educators in movement-based learning through Salsa dancing to explore how structured movement builds student engagement, self-regulation, and a positive school experience. Participants will experience how intentional instruction in balance, rhythm, spatial awareness, and movement control can strengthen classroom culture, increase student belonging,...
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Speakers
EJ
TB
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate), Physical Education / Active Lifestyle

12:15pm EST

Using data to help drive your classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will help you learn to analyze assessment data in ELA and Math to help drive learning in your classroom, during intervention or WIN times and 1 on 1 learning situations.
Speakers
CP
avatar for Megan Wonnacott
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Intervention, Math

12:15pm EST

Using Educational Field Trips to Enhance Your Programs (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Educational Field trips are a great way to build excitement within your school music program. This session will provide tips and tricks to help from the initial brainstorming to final trip execution - and all the stuff in between!
Speakers
JR
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Fine Arts

12:15pm EST

Connecting Decoding and Encoding: Stronger Readers, Stronger Spellers, Stronger Learners (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session we will explore the powerful relationship between decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling and writing). When students connect the two they deepen their understanding of how our written language works.
Speakers
DH
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Literacy

12:15pm EST

Forensic Fluency: Solving the Literacy Mystery (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Why can some students decode perfectly but fail a comprehension check? Why do others read with great expression but can’t tell you a single detail of the story? In this interactive "Forensic Lab," teachers will become Literacy Detectives. Using real student data (evidence), participants will learn to identify the "Reading Bottlenecks" that stall progress. We will move beyond the "low score" to...
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Speakers
AH
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy

12:15pm EST

From Engagement to Achievement: Using Motivation and Data to Boost Test Scores (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Equip teachers with practical strategies to improve student performance on state assessments by focusing on two high-impact areas: student motivation and effective data use. Participants will explore how student mindset, engagement, and goal-setting directly influence academic outcomes, and they’ll learn techniques to foster a classroom culture where students feel invested in their own success.
Speakers
avatar for Lance Hawblitz
ML
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy

12:15pm EST

Identifying Essential Standards: A Cross-District Work Session (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive breakout session is for elementary educators committed to building a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum (GVC) with the identification of Essential Standards in Tier 1. This session will provide some time, space, and collaborative structures around the process of selecting and implementing the use of essential standards. A curriculum is only "guaranteed" if we have collectively...
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Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Consultant, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Instruction, Literacy, Math, Social Studies

12:15pm EST

Making Thinking Visible in K–5 Math: From Manipulatives to Strategies (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
How do students move from using manipulatives to solving problems with efficient strategies? In this K–5 session, educators will explore the progression from direct modeling to counting strategies and student-invented methods. Participants will engage in hands-on tasks, analyze student work, and learn to recognize common strategies across grade levels. The session focuses on anticipating...
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Speakers
avatar for Sharon Sherman

Sharon Sherman

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Instruction, Math

12:15pm EST

More Than “Extra”: The Strategic Value of Specials Teachers (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how the K–1 Specials Team at North Pennfield Elementary is making an impact far beyond the specials classroom. This dynamic session highlights how collaborative specialists can become powerful drivers of schoolwide success through innovative partnerships and student-centered support. Learn how the team contributes to reading proficiency through their cross-curricular Manual Dexterity...
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Speakers
avatar for Ayesha Franklin
JP
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Intervention, Literacy, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

12:15pm EST

No More Zombie Learning: Wake Up Your Classroom (PK-5th grades) (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Are students truly invested in their learning? In this one-hour session, Educators will explore different ways to strengthen student engagement.
Participants will reflect on how classroom culture, meaningful learning experiences, and intentional instructional practices influence student motivation and involvement.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Fox
TN
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Instruction, Math

12:15pm EST

Preparing to Pass the ELA MSTEP (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, participants will learn about the components of the MSTEP ELA test. In addition, they will learn about multiple strategies that can be integrated into your daily instruction which will prepare students for what they will see on the test .
Speakers
avatar for Kim Lehman

Kim Lehman

Early Literacy Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy, Special Education

12:15pm EST

The Not So Simple View of Writing (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
We have heard of the Simple View of Reading but what about the Simple View of Writing or the Writing Rope?
In this session, participants will learn what makes writing so difficult for our students. We will spend time learning about important writing foundational skills and how they develop.
Speakers
LH
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Literacy

12:15pm EST

Using Common Formative Assessments to Inform Instruction and Learning (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) are powerful tools for improving instruction, informing responsive teaching, and strengthening collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). In this interactive session, participants will explore the purpose and characteristics of effective CFAs, learn how to intentionally design assessments aligned to learning targets, and examine how assessment data...
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Speakers
SS
HC
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment

12:15pm EST

What is Early On? (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
As educators, we all know the importance of early intervention in a child's life, though many may not be familiar with the services available in our county. What does that intervention look like, especially when it comes from professionals supporting not just the child, but the family's skills as well? The Calhoun County Early On program is run through the CISD, serving children from birth to age...
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Speakers
MH
avatar for Jeanine Hudson

Jeanine Hudson

Teacher, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education

12:15pm EST

Lunch-In House (Secondary)
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Lunch-In House

12:15pm EST

Lunch-Off Site (Secondary)
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
Friday November 6, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Lunch-Off Site

1:40pm EST

"We Are All On Duty" Changing the Narrative of School Shootings within our Community (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will focus on prevention and ways we can keep our school and community safe by looking at previous incidents of school shootings and using the knowledge to change the narrative.
Speakers
TJ
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

AI Has The Answer, Now What? (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will talk about where we are currently in the AI journey and make impressive plans for changing our practices. Plans will be fluid enough to ensure we can adjust as the technology evolves. Come have some fun talking about the good, the bad, and the AI.
Speakers
avatar for John Phillips

John Phillips

Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA, REMC 11

Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Technology

1:40pm EST

Becoming an Administrator (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
We need you ! Its not as scary as it seems
Speakers
EM
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Leadership

1:40pm EST

Bridging Linguistic Diversity: Empowering Black Boys Through African American English, Code-Switching, and Code-Meshing Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In today's multicultural and multilingual classrooms, it's imperative to recognize and celebrate linguistic diversity. This proposal advocates for a conference focused on the significance of teaching African American English (AAE), code-switching, and code-meshing to Black boys in schools. By understanding and embracing their linguistic heritage, educators can empower Black boys to succeed...
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Speakers
JN
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Literacy, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Counted Out-Film: Debrief, Part 2 (You must also register for PART 1) (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In the 21st century, fueled by technology, data, and algorithms, math determines who has the power to shape our world. Discuss the film, Counted Out, and investigate one of the biggest crisis in our time.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Fox
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Math

1:40pm EST

Design, Play, Automate: Exploring Canva AI in Your Instruction (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Level up your teaching toolkit by mastering Canva’s suite of integrated AI tools. In this hands-on workshop, participants will engage with an interactive presentation on their own devices to explore practical applications for the classroom. Learn to leverage AI for image manipulation, design professional-grade flyers, and utilize Canva’s "Coding" features to build custom classroom games. Leave...
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Speakers
EB
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Technology

1:40pm EST

Fostering Academic Conversations (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Throughout history, conversations have allowed us to see different perspectives, build ideas, and solve problems. Academic conversations push students to think and learn in lasting ways, building their academic language and content knowledge. This interactive session will let you experience and learn the how and the why behind using academic conversations in your classroom. This session is...
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Speakers
TF
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

From Data to Decisions Assessment Literacy a Brief Overview (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session introduces K–5 classroom teachers, special education teachers, and instructional coaches to the core concepts of how to use data from different assessments to make instructional decisions. Participants will explore the essential components of a Balanced Assessment System and develop a clearer understanding of how different types of assessments work together to support student...
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Speakers
avatar for Katie Gilding

Katie Gilding

Professional, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy, Math, Special Education

1:40pm EST

From the Mouths of Babes (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
The Multilingual student experience as told by the students themselves. This session will explore the many different experiences of our multilingual students, including the events that led them to immigrate to the USA and the student experience once they enter our system.
Speakers
CB
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Intervention, Multi-Lingual, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Fulfilling Social Studies Objectives by Incorporating Experiential Learning (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to incorporate experiential and project-based learning into your social studies lessons. Information will be presented and demonstrated on incorporating hands-on experiential learning, bringing community into the classroom, and exploring careers and business all while fulfilling the objectives of the Michigan State Standards.
Speakers
LL
CS
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Career Exploration, Instruction, Leadership, Social Studies

1:40pm EST

Growing a Resilient Classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will explore practical ways to integrate growth mindset principles into daily classroom routines, instruction and student interactions. Participants will be provided real life examples and strategies as well as collaborate with their peers.
Speakers
KF
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Harmony By Design - Connecting K-12 Music Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development session is designed to support music educators and administrators in building a cohesive, collaborative, and vertically aligned K–12 music program. Drawing on real-world practices from a district music department that prioritizes regular collaboration time, participants will explore structures and strategies that promote consistent communication, shared goals, and...
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Speakers
SR
MR
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Fine Arts

1:40pm EST

How to Address Executive Functioning Needs in the Classroom (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Join us in understanding the areas/skills associated with Executive functioning and how these skills impact students and student learning across content areas. We will also explore quick activities and strategies to support Executive Functioning skill development within your learning space.
Speakers
KD

Kelsey Deibert

Resource Teacher, Lakeview-Prairieview
avatar for Heather Dykstra
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction, Intervention, Special Education, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Improvement Starts When Reflection Becomes Unavoidable (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Schools do not struggle because they lack ideas, initiatives, or dedicated educators. More often, improvement stalls when there is a gap between what we intend to do and what consistently happens in classrooms. Drawing from experiences leading five Michigan Reward Schools, including a school that moved from the bottom 5% to Reward School status, this session explores how leaders can create the...
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Speakers
JA
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Leadership

1:40pm EST

Inclusive classrooms in action (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed for general education teachers who want practical, realistic ways to support all learners in their classrooms. We’ll focus on what strong Tier 1 instruction looks like through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), how to layer in Tier 2 supports when students need more, and how to effectively implement IEP accommodations during everyday instruction. You’ll leave with...
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Speakers
LM
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction

1:40pm EST

Interventions-Where do I begin?!?! (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
For all of my IST referrals I am covering the same beginning interventions-
Speakers
avatar for Wendi Paradine
avatar for Autumn Cousino
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention

1:40pm EST

Mastery-based Learning through The Grid Method (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn about The Grid Method - a self-paced, mastery-based learning structure that can be applied to ANY grade level and ANY content! Students track their progress through learning skills as the teacher facilitates the learning and checking for understanding along the way. Come see it in action and how to structure your classroom for Differentiation and Mastery!
Speakers
LK
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Differentiation

1:40pm EST

Practical Regulation Strategies for Everyday Challenges (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Human behavior is communication; regulation comes before reasoning; and educators can use relationship-based strategies to help students move from distress toward readiness to learn.

Speakers
AV
CW

Caitlyn Wood

Professional, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Reset & Recharge: Yoga for Educators (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching is a lot.. mentally, physically, and emotionally. This session is your chance to pause, breathe, and reset. We’ll start with a quick, real-talk conversation about stress, burnout, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself during the school year. Then we’ll move through an accessible, feel-good yoga flow with simple postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques you...
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Speakers
SP

Savanna Pavc

Owner, Teacher, SP Fit Co
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Educator Wellness & Self-Care

1:40pm EST

Restorative Practices and Community Circles Overview (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Restorative practices positively impact student behavior and school climate. They create a sense of belonging, minimize harm, and support student learning while cultivating students who are better equipped to navigate complex challenges, self-regulate, manage conflict, and become better citizens. They uncover the root causes of conflict and create a space to facilitate complex conversations to...
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Speakers
JH

Jessica Hackworth

Climate and Culture Consultant, Calhoun ISD
SWPBIS Implementation Facilitator at Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Restoring Wellness Through Reflection & Creativity (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This presentation is designed to increase educators’ awareness of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue while exploring mindfulness, breathing techniques, and emotional wellness through reflection and creativity. Participants will identify practical self-care strategies that can be incorporated into daily routines and engage in a hands-on rock-painting activity focused on promoting resilience.
Speakers
avatar for Keila Kilgore

Keila Kilgore

K12 School Mental Health Specialist, Calhoun Intermediate School District
JS

Julie Steele

Other, Calhoun Intermediate School District

Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Intervention, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate), SEL, Self-Care

1:40pm EST

Skyward for Teachers (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This workshop is designed to help teachers navigate and utilize Skyward. Participants will explore key features including attendance, gradebook setup, assignment management, and family communication tools. Learn new tips and tricks and share your helpful Skyward hints!
Speakers
KH

Kirsten Helmbreck

Student Services Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Technology

1:40pm EST

Solving the "Too Much" Problem with AI Gems (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you using AI as a typewriter, or as a Systems Consultant? Most use AI for "one-off" tasks: writing an email, generating a quiz, or summarizing a text. While these are incredibly helpful, these are temporary fixes, and each time you have to repeat the directions. In this session, we shift from "Task-Oriented AI" to "Process-Oriented AI." We will explore Gemini Gems to build repeatable,...
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Speakers
avatar for Anna McCrumb

Anna McCrumb

Ed Tech/REMC, Calhoun Isd
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Technology

1:40pm EST

Teaching from the Inside Out: Educator SEL as the Foundation for Student Success (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This 90 minute professional learning session is grounded in the research and framework of Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. This professional learning experience explores why educator social and emotional learning (SEL) is essential for thriving schools, strong relationships, and positive student outcomes. Using CASEL’s five core competencies—self-awareness,...
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Speakers
SS

Sarah Stawowy

Culture and Climate Consultant, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Teaching Future Adults - Transition Planning IS a K-12 Initiative (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Although IDEA says that transition planning is only required for students with disabilities starting the year they will turn 16, we know that there are many things that can be done starting at a young age to prepare students for life after graduation. This session will include an overview of Transition Planning expectations in Calhoun County, samples of resources to help achieve transition goals...
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Speakers
avatar for Katie Newburn
MH
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Special Education

1:40pm EST

Tech Forward Testing (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you ready to transform "test day" into an interactive, high-engagement experience? In this session, you’ll learn the questions available in the digital Item Bank assessments in DnA. There are over 17 different question styles that go way beyond a simple mouse click. From graphing and math equations to drag-and-drop sequencing and drawing, you’ll learn how to engage students with...
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Speakers
LH
avatar for Don Beck

Don Beck

Implementation Facilitator, Calhoun ISD

Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Technology

1:40pm EST

The Compassion Shift: Moving from Carrying Burdens to Building Resilience (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Compassion is a powerful resource educators use to support others, but what happens when we shift from helping others to owning others’ problems? During the session we will define empathetic distress and learn how to detect signs and symptoms, so you can prevent burnout and increase your resilience throughout the school year. In addition, we will explore self-compassion as a source of coping and...
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Speakers
avatar for Angela Blood Starr

Angela Blood Starr

Gifford/Schultz Service Center, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Staff Wellness

1:40pm EST

The Power of CFA Data to Drive Instruction (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how Common Formative Assessment (CFA) data can move beyond numbers to become a powerful tool for improving instruction and student learning. In this interactive workshop, teachers will collaborate to analyze student evidence, identify misconceptions, and plan meaningful instructional responses that support all learners. Participants will engage in hands-on data protocols, real-world...
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Speakers
RS

Rebecca Smith

Calhoun ISD
JE
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention

1:40pm EST

They Can’t Write What They Can’t Say: Strengthening Comprehension and Writing (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Students are often expected to write about what they read, yet many struggle to express their thinking in complete, meaningful sentences. This session explores how structured talk can strengthen both comprehension and writing by helping students build the language they need to process and communicate their ideas. Using routines grounded in Talk Read Talk Write, participants will learn practical...
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Speakers
KC

Kelly Clock

ELL Teacher
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy, Multi-Lingual

1:40pm EST

Uncharted Pathways: CACC's Amazing Race for Educators! (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Get ready for an Amazing Race-style adventure as your team explores all the incredible opportunities the CACC offers your students! This is a perfect chance for educators who haven't visited our Career Center before, or for anyone looking to discover more about how we can partner to prepare students for future success.
Speakers
AO
HL
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Career Center Programs

1:40pm EST

Using Dance to Build Engagement, Belonging, and Standards-Based Physical Education (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development experience immerses educators in movement-based learning through Salsa dancing to explore how structured movement builds student engagement, self-regulation, and a positive school experience. Participants will experience how intentional instruction in balance, rhythm, spatial awareness, and movement control can strengthen classroom culture, increase student belonging,...
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Speakers
EJ
TB
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate), Physical Education / Active Lifestyle

1:40pm EST

What is Explicit Instruction? Clear, Practical Strategies to Engage Every Student (All Educators)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
What does Explicit Instruction actually look like in practice? In this session, we'll focus on a few elements of explicit instruction to increase engagement for all students. Participants will walk away with simple practical strategies that they can try right away to move beyond a few volunteers to EVERYONE thinking and responding.
Speakers
KD
SW

Sara Weeks

Marshall Public Schools
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  All Educators, Instruction

1:40pm EST

7 Mighty Moves (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will take a closer look at Lindsay Kemeny's book which makes the science of reading very practical with moves you can implement in your classroom immediatley. Strategys are focused around K-3rd grade level students.
Speakers
avatar for Kim Lehman

Kim Lehman

Early Literacy Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Literacy

1:40pm EST

Connecting Decoding and Encoding: Stronger Readers, Stronger Spellers, Stronger Learners (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available

In this session we will explore the powerful relationship between decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling and writing). When students connect the two they deepen their understanding of how our written language works.
Speakers
DH
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Literacy

1:40pm EST

Forensic Fluency: Solving the Literacy Mystery (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Why can some students decode perfectly but fail a comprehension check? Why do others read with great expression but can’t tell you a single detail of the story? In this interactive "Forensic Lab," teachers will become Literacy Detectives. Using real student data (evidence), participants will learn to identify the "Reading Bottlenecks" that stall progress. We will move beyond the "low score" to...
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Speakers
AH
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy

1:40pm EST

More Than “Extra”: The Strategic Value of Specials Teachers (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how the K–1 Specials Team at North Pennfield Elementary is making an impact far beyond the specials classroom. This dynamic session highlights how collaborative specialists can become powerful drivers of schoolwide success through innovative partnerships and student-centered support. Learn how the team contributes to reading proficiency through their cross-curricular Manual Dexterity...
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Speakers
avatar for Ayesha Franklin
JP
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Assessment, Intervention, Literacy, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Shifting the Work: When Students Do the Thinking in Math (Digging Deeper into the Launch-Explore-Summarize cycle in the Framework for Tier 1 Mathematics Instruction) (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
How can the Launch–Explore–Summarize lesson cycle move more of the thinking to students? In this K–5 session, educators will take a deeper look at each phase of the lesson and what it looks like in practice. Participants will explore how to: Design and launch tasks that promote thinking without over-scaffolding Facilitate the Explore phase by monitoring student strategies and asking...
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Speakers
avatar for Sharon Sherman

Sharon Sherman

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Instruction, Math

1:40pm EST

What is Early On? (Elementary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
As educators, we all know the importance of early intervention in a child's life, though many may not be familiar with the services available in our county. What does that intervention look like, especially when it comes from professionals supporting not just the child, but the family's skills as well? The Calhoun County Early On program is run through the CISD, serving children from birth to age...
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Speakers
MH
avatar for Jeanine Hudson

Jeanine Hudson

Teacher, Calhoun Intermediate School District
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education

1:40pm EST

Bringing the World into Your Social Studies Classroom with Amateur Radio (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Bring the world into your social studies classroom through Amateur Radio. Discover how real-time conversations and communication with people around the US and World can help students explore geography, culture and current events. You will leave with practical lesson ideas and classroom activities you can incorporate into your lessons immediately!
Speakers
BM
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Social Studies, Technology

1:40pm EST

Building Social Contracts that work with your students.No More Zombie Learning: Wake Up Your Classroom (PK-5th grades) (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Many teachers build social contracts (Or develop rules in conjuction with thier students) to create a learning environment. So why don't they work? We will learn about building social contracts and expectations with your students and how to make sure they are effective in your classroom.
Speakers
PK
MK
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Whole Child (Behavior, Culture & Climate)

1:40pm EST

Essential Standards, Now What? (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Now that you have determined which standards students will need to be proficient in for your course, what do you do next? This session provides guidance for transforming those essential standards into effective instructional and assessment design. You will engage in exploring work around:
AI tools to be leveraged in the various steps.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Vaughn

Nicole Vaughn

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD

Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction

1:40pm EST

From Data to Action: A Teacher's Journey (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Becki Leskowich, a 5th grade teacher at Homer Middle School, will share her journey to focus instruction on essential standards and to use data to inform whole- and small-group instruction and intervention.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Goldstein

Jennifer Goldstein

Lakeview School District

BL
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy, Special Education

1:40pm EST

High School PE/ Middle School PE/ Strength and Conditioning (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for secondary physical educators and coaches, these sessions offer a practical blueprint for modernizing weight room and gymnasium environments. Participants will learn how to seamlessly integrate high-level athletic movement patterns into a standard 45-minute instructional block.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Porter
CS
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning

1:40pm EST

Mini MACUL (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
I learned so much at MACUL 2026 that I can't wait to share. I am a math teacher, but most of the programs I will discuss work well in ANY subject! Learn how programs like Snorkl can help you give feedback to each student using AI (it actually works!) for any subject (and in several languages). Learn how to prepare students for SAT, M-Step and NWEA testing by integrating Desmos into your teaching....
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Speakers
avatar for Deborah Rutherford
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Intervention, Math, Technology

1:40pm EST

Teaching Vocabulary So It Sticks (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
How to teach, review, and assess academic vocabulary so that students actually remember and use the words that they need to know.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Douglas
avatar for Sarahruth Furrow
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Instruction, Intervention, Literacy, Math, Social Studies, STEM, Technology

1:40pm EST

Write to Think: From Reading to Meaning-Making (Secondary)
LIMITED
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
What if reading wasn’t about finding answers—but about building meaning? In this immersive session, you’ll experience how using writing and thoughtbooks transforms reading into a process of thinking, connecting, and making sense of ideas across multiple texts. Step into the role of a student and engage in high-impact strategies that move beyond comprehension to true synthesis and insight....
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Speakers
MS
Friday November 6, 2026 1:40pm - 2:55pm EST
TBA
  Secondary, Assessment, Instruction, Literacy
 

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