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2017 KSDE Impact Institute: Great Bend

Welcome! We are very excited that you will be the 2017 Impact Institute in Great Bend.

If you have any questions, please contact Tierney Kirtdoll @ tkirtdoll@ksde.org.

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College Credit Information

Interested in earning college credit for attending the Impact Institute? Register in the ballroom at the Baker table or go online at: https://bakeruniversity.formstack.com/forms/ksde impact institute or http://events.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=875
Class requirements: Attend the Impact Institute and choose the sessions/workshops of your choice. Write a reflection paper that identifies the sessions/workshops you attended and give and overview of your reaction. Your paper should be 3-5 pages in length. Some questions to incorporate into your paper could include, do you agree/disagree with the information given, what did you learn, and how will you use this information in your work? The deadline for this assignment is July 28th. Your paper should be in a document form and emailed to jewing@ksde.org.

Tuesday July 18, 2017 TBA
Barton Community College

7:30am CDT

Registration and Light Breakfast

Tuesday July 18, 2017 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Student Union 101

8:30am CDT

Welcome and General Session

Tuesday July 18, 2017 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Student Union 101

Opening Session

9:10am CDT

A Framework for Supporting All Young Children's Learning Success

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Marie Kohart

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Gardner-Edgerton School District

Marie Kohart, MS.Ed., has a Bachelors and Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Unified. She received specialized training while at KU towards endorsements in Adaptive (high Incidence disabilities) and Reading Specialist. She... Read More →

Kohart Framework pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, Early Childhood

9:10am CDT

ELA Standards Review and Feedback

Feedback Survey

By legislative mandate, the Kansas State Department of Education must review its curricular standards every seven years. This year, the State Board of Education will vote to adopt an updated set of K-12 Kansas Standards for English Language Arts. Participants in this session will have the opportunity to view the standards as well as provide feedback on them for use in the final revisions prior to the Board receiving them.

Speakers

Suzy Myers

Kansas State Department of Education

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Fine Arts Building-111

9:10am CDT

Engaging Students in Science K-12

Feedback Survey

K-12 educators tailor their science lessons to meet the expectations of the science standards and learn about new resources, activities, and ideas.

Speakers

Joyce Depenbusch

Science teacher, Skyline Schools

Just finished my 22nd year at Skyline Schools in Pratt County. The majority of my teaching has been in 5-12th science and math. Although in a small school you can wear many hats, and I have worn my share. I have a degree in wildlife biology and one in elementary education from the... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Technical Building-145

Session, Science

9:10am CDT

Trauma-Informed Schools: What Educators Need to Know

Feedback Survey

Research has shown that students impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are more likely to fail a grade; score lower on standardized achievement test scores; have more receptive or expressive language difficulties; are suspended or expelled more often; and are designated to special education more frequently. In this presentation participants will learn how trauma impacts child/adolescent development and school performance, learn about the components of a trauma-informed school, and be provided with resources to guide the implementation of trauma-sensitive practices.

Speakers

Christina Mann

State BSEL Trainer, Kansas MTSS and Alignment

Christina Mann, LSCSW, provides coaching and training to Kansas schools in the areas of multi-tier system of supports (MTSS), mental health, social emotional learning (SEL), school climate, trauma-responsive practices, and positive and restorative behavior supports for the Kansas... Read More →

2017 KSDE Impact Trauma Informed Schools Presentation GB pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

Session, SECD, Counseling

9:10am CDT

Using Data and Team Communication to Make Success Happen for All Students!

Feedback Survey

This session will provide participants with an overview of Kansas MTSS as well as a specific focus on teams, communication, and data-based decision making. The self-correcting feedback loop, which provides a model for teams to make data-based decisions and communicate will guide the content and activities in this presentation. The overarching theme of the presentation highlights how a multi-tiered system increases student success and sustainability.

Speakers

Beth Clavenna-Dean

Chris Perry

State Trainer, KSDE TASN's School Mental Health Initiative

State Trainer with KSDE TASN's Kansas School Mental Health Initiative and USD 348 (Baldwin City) School Board Member

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

9:10am CDT

Deeper Reading and Writing

Feedback Survey

In this session we will dig deeper into the 6 traits of writing. We will examine what each trait “means”, what it looks like, and explore resources to use to teach the traits. The main focus will be examining different resources and teaching strategies to help students become better writers using the traits. Teachers will walk away with teaching ideas and resources to use in their classrooms.

Speakers

Julie Buzard

Literacy coach and English teacher, USD 428/ Great Bend High School

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-103

9:10am CDT

Effective Visual Arts Integration Using the Visual Arts Standards

Feedback Survey

Are you looking for ways to make learning come alive for your students? Discover the benefits of arts integration, an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through art. The goals of this workshop are to share a highly effective approach to teaching through arts-based curriculum adaptable to all learners and to empower educators to be persuasive voices regarding the critical relevance of the arts in education for children in all subjects. Workshop participants will design lesson plans and projects that effectively integrate the arts with any content area using the Kansas Curricular Standards for Visual Arts.

Speakers

Johnna Smith

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-164

9:10am CDT

Exploring the Three Dimensions of the Science Standards (K-12)

Feedback Survey

K-12 educators will dig into the disciplinary core ideas (content), the science and engineering practices, and the cross-cutting concepts for their grade band to better understand how to integrate the three in instruction.

Speakers

Christie Purdon

Science Consultant/Instructional Design Coach, Science

Christie was the K-12 Science Coordinator and an Instructional Design Coach for USD 229 – Blue Valley School District. She also is an adjunct instructor teaching science methods and PBL/Instructional Design courses. She began her teaching career in Spring, TX and then moved to Kansas... Read More →

Exploring the Three Dimensions 1 1 1 pdf

Appendix F Science and Engineering Practices in the NGSS FINAL 060513 pdf

Appendix G Crosscutting Concepts FINAL edited 4.10.13 pdf

5ENGSSLessonPlanningTemplate1 pdf

NGSSposters2 pdf

Practices Posters pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Union-219

Workshop, Science

9:10am CDT

Kansas Kids Can Do Civic Engagement

Feedback Survey

With the initiative to open our student's eyes to the importance of civics and civic engagement we must develop a true understanding of what this looks like. This workshop looks to assist teachers in developing an impacting method to develop civic engagement opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

Speakers

Adam Topliff

Teacher, Wamego High School

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-111

Workshop, Civic Engagement, HGSS

9:10am CDT

Measure Social-Emotional Growth, What? How Do I Do That?? What Do I Use?

Feedback Survey

The Kansas State Board of Education has identified 5 outcomes for measuring progress. One of the outcomes is to measure Social-Emotional Growth locally. So, what does this look like? What do schools need to do? What is available? Social-emotional-character growth indicators can include attitude and behavior, attendance and program completion, bullying prevention, character development, volunteerism, and school-based mental health. If schools are looking to change culture and sustain change in student skills then a systematic approach is needed. Come learn what that systematic approach would look like, and what components need to be used at the district, building, classroom, staff, and student levels. Learn about research-based commercial products, free products, home grown products, and everything else in between.

Speakers

Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Educational Consultant, Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Bio: Noalee McDonald-Augustine is in her 25th year as an Educational Consultant, specializing in School Culture, Social-Emotional Learning, Character Education, Bullying, Classroom Management, and Poverty. She was co-chair of the Kansas Social, Emotional, and Character... Read More →

Presentation Measure Social Emotional Grow, What 7 17 pdf

SECD Tool Kit Final pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-140

Workshop, SECD, Counseling

9:10am CDT

New 2017 Math Standards & Teacher Practices

Feedback Survey

We will share the Newly Adopted Math Standards highlighting changes and improvements within the document. Participants will receive links to the standard document as well as other related resources. We will also provide an overview to the teacher practices listed in the 2017 Math Standards.

Speakers

Lynette Sharlow

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-105

9:10am CDT

Using Technology for Reading, Writing, and Assessment

Feedback Survey

Our students are digital natives, while we have to teach ourselves as we go along. In order to meet your students where they are, this session will be a hands on seminar where we explore web 2.0 and other resources to augment and transform instruction in reading and writing, as well as assessment. There will be time built in for conversation and collaboration, and several easy and effective ideas to implement in your classrooms immediately.

Speakers

Bryan Anderson

Tuesday July 18, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-97

Workshop, Technology, ELA

10:40am CDT

A Framework for Supporting All Young Children's Learning Success

Feedback Survey

Take this opportunity to practice modifying your own content area/age range by bringing your own materials to modify.

Speakers

Marie Kohart

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Gardner-Edgerton School District

Marie Kohart, MS.Ed., has a Bachelors and Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Unified. She received specialized training while at KU towards endorsements in Adaptive (high Incidence disabilities) and Reading Specialist. She... Read More →

Kohart Framework pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, Early Childhood

10:40am CDT

Learn more about the KSDE Board Outcomes: DLS

Feedback Survey

Kansans are demanding higher standards in academic skills, as well as employability and citizenship skills, and the need to move away from a "one-size-fits-all" system that relies exclusively on state assessments. The Kansas State Board of Education in October 2015 announced a new vision for education in Kansas, giving direction for a more student-focused system and resources for individual success.

Come and learn more about the new vision and board outcomes and how it will impact you in your classroom and school.

Speakers

KSDE Staff

Tuesday July 18, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-111

10:40am CDT

Practicing Self-Care: Putting First Things First

Feedback Survey

This session will explore what social emotional health means in the education workforce. An open discussion will explore the status of self-care in Kansas and strategies to enhance your ability to practice positive self-care.

Speakers

Gayla Randel

Family & Cons Sciences Consultant, KS Dept of Education

Self-care is very important but is somewhat controlled by those around you. Let's talk more about how we can enhance our own self-care.

Putting First Things First pptx

Tuesday July 18, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-145

Session, Teacher/Leader

10:40am CDT

Trauma-Informed Schools: What Educators Need to Know

Feedback Survey

Research has shown that students impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are more likely to fail a grade; score lower on standardized achievement test scores; have more receptive or expressive language difficulties; are suspended or expelled more often; and are designated to special education more frequently. In this presentation participants will learn how trauma impacts child/adolescent development and school performance, learn about the components of a trauma-informed school, and be provided with resources to guide the implementation of trauma-sensitive practices.

Speakers

Christina Mann

State BSEL Trainer, Kansas MTSS and Alignment

Christina Mann, LSCSW, provides coaching and training to Kansas schools in the areas of multi-tier system of supports (MTSS), mental health, social emotional learning (SEL), school climate, trauma-responsive practices, and positive and restorative behavior supports for the Kansas... Read More →

2017 KSDE Impact Trauma Informed Schools Presentation GB pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

Session, SECD, Counseling

10:40am CDT

Using Data and Team Communication to Make Success Happen for All Students!

Feedback Survey

This session will provide participants with an overview of Kansas MTSS as well as a specific focus on teams, communication, and data-based decision making. The self-correcting feedback loop, which provides a model for teams to make data-based decisions and communicate will guide the content and activities in this presentation. The overarching theme of the presentation highlights how a multi-tiered system increases student success and sustainability.

Speakers

Beth Clavenna-Dean

Chris Perry

State Trainer, KSDE TASN's School Mental Health Initiative

State Trainer with KSDE TASN's Kansas School Mental Health Initiative and USD 348 (Baldwin City) School Board Member

Tuesday July 18, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

12:00pm CDT

Lunch

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:00pm - 12:40pm CDT
Student Union 101

12:40pm CDT

Maximizing Your Impact Through Volunteer Engagement

Feedback Survey

In this session, participants will learn how school districts can develop an AmeriCorps or school-based volunteer program, with funding and resources from the Kansas Volunteer Commission, in order to strengthen family and civic engagement, increase graduation and attendance rates, and improve math and reading proficiency.

Speakers

Jessica Dorsey

Assistant Director Teacher Licensure and Accreditation, KSDE

Jessica Noble is the Executive Director of the Kansas Volunteer Commission. In this role, she oversees Commission programming related to AmeriCorps, mentoring and volunteerism. Jessica has a Master’s Degree in Public Health and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She is currently... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Technical Building-105

Session, Volunteers

12:40pm CDT

Science Formative Assessment Resources from a 13 State Grant Project

Feedback Survey

K-12 educators will explore resources to help you make those science education shifts in your formative assessments.

Speakers

Christie Purdon

Science Consultant/Instructional Design Coach, Science

Christie was the K-12 Science Coordinator and an Instructional Design Coach for USD 229 – Blue Valley School District. She also is an adjunct instructor teaching science methods and PBL/Instructional Design courses. She began her teaching career in Spring, TX and then moved to Kansas... Read More →

3D Assessment Presentation pdf

Sample Assessment Tasks for Grade 5 LS2 1 pdf

Sample Assessment Tasks for HS LS 2 1 pdf

Sample Assessment Tasks for MS PS4 2 pdf

Steps to Designing 3D Assessments pdf

Task Formats for 3D Assessment Design pdf

1 PS4 3 3D Formative Assessment pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

Session, Science

12:40pm CDT

Thinking Inside the Box: Cartooning Your Way to Positive Social Skills

Feedback Survey

This presentation will describe a specially designed instructional tool called cartooning. Cartooning can help teachers address a number of important social-emotional learning targets for young children. Cartooning can be used with individual children, small groups of children, or even with a whole class. It also has applications across settings including the child’s classroom, community and home. The presenter will utilize case examples that include planning forms and videos to guide early educators in implementing this strategy as they work with young children and their families.

Speakers

Marie Kohart

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Gardner-Edgerton School District

Marie Kohart, MS.Ed., has a Bachelors and Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Unified. She received specialized training while at KU towards endorsements in Adaptive (high Incidence disabilities) and Reading Specialist. She... Read More →

Kohart Family Handout pdf

Kohart Thinking Inside the Box pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, SECD, Counseling

12:40pm CDT

Using AR and VR to teach Social Studies and Literacy Skills

Feedback Survey

More AR and VR tools are becoming available that make connections between emotion and academic content. Using these augmented and virtual reality can also be used to encourage literacy skills while supporting high level questions. We'll demonstrate and use different free apps and online tools to target a variety of topics such as civic engagement, immigration, and land use.

Speakers

Kori Green

8th Grade U.S. History, USD 490 El Dorado

I'm about to start my 10th year teaching 8th grade social studies at El Dorado Middle School. I am the current president of the Kansas Council for the Social Studies and a member of leadership in the NCSS Technology Community. I enjoy U.S. history, dabble in British history, and love... Read More →

VR AR Summer 2017 handout pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

12:40pm CDT

Deeper Reading and Writing

Feedback Survey

In this session we will dig deeper into the 6 traits of writing. We will examine what each trait “means”, what it looks like, and explore resources to use to teach the traits. The main focus will be examining different resources and teaching strategies to help students become better writers using the traits. Teachers will walk away with teaching ideas and resources to use in their classrooms.

Speakers

Julie Buzard

Literacy coach and English teacher, USD 428/ Great Bend High School

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-103

12:40pm CDT

Effective Visual Arts Integration Using the Visual Arts Standards

Feedback Survey

Are you looking for ways to make learning come alive for your students? Discover the benefits of arts integration, an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through art. The goals of this workshop are to share a highly effective approach to teaching through arts-based curriculum adaptable to all learners and to empower educators to be persuasive voices regarding the critical relevance of the arts in education for children in all subjects. Workshop participants will design lesson plans and projects that effectively integrate the arts with any content area using the Kansas Curricular Standards for Visual Arts.

Speakers

Johnna Smith

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-164

12:40pm CDT

Measure Social-Emotional Growth, What? How Do I Do That?? What Do I Use?

Feedback Survey

The Kansas State Board of Education has identified 5 outcomes for measuring progress. One of the outcomes is to measure Social-Emotional Growth locally. So, what does this look like? What do schools need to do? What is available? Social-emotional-character growth indicators can include attitude and behavior, attendance and program completion, bullying prevention, character development, volunteerism, and school-based mental health. If schools are looking to change culture and sustain change in student skills then a systematic approach is needed. Come learn what that systematic approach would look like, and what components need to be used at the district, building, classroom, staff, and student levels. Learn about research-based commercial products, free products, home grown products, and everything else in between.

Speakers

Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Educational Consultant, Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Bio: Noalee McDonald-Augustine is in her 25th year as an Educational Consultant, specializing in School Culture, Social-Emotional Learning, Character Education, Bullying, Classroom Management, and Poverty. She was co-chair of the Kansas Social, Emotional, and Character... Read More →

Presentation Measure Social Emotional Grow, What 7 17 pdf

SECD Tool Kit Final pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-140

Workshop, SECD, Counseling

12:40pm CDT

The Courage to Teach and Lead

Feedback Survey

Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self, and give it the care it requires, we do so not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch." --Parker J Palmer

• Good teaching takes myriad forms but good teachers share one trait: they are authentically present in the classroom, deeply connected with their students and their subject. These connections are held in the teacher’s heart – the place where intellect, emotion and spirit emerge in the human self.

• Good teaching cannot be reduced to technique; good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of the teacher.

• Many of us became teachers for reasons of the heart, animated by a passion for some subject and for helping people learn. But many of us lose heart as the years of teaching go by. How can we take heart in teaching once more so that we can, as good teachers always do, give heart to our students?

This session will offer participants an opportunity to explore a unique kind of professional development, one that has proven to both renew and sustain educators in the important work they do!

Speakers

Mary Kaye Siebert, PhD

Director of Instruction & Facilitator with Center for Courage & Renewal, USD 320 Wamego Schools

I am the Director of Instruction for schools in Wamego, Kansas. I have served in this position for the past 16 years. This position includes program development, facilitation and development of assessment programs, curriculum revision, and strengthening instructional practices in... Read More →

IMPACT Institute Summer 2017 Information Session Module Leading Together COURAGE to Teach pptx

RT Quick Survey pdf

Touchstones docx

Impact of Teacher Stress pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Union-219

Workshop, Teacher/Leader

12:40pm CDT

Using Technology for Reading, Writing, and Assessment

Feedback Survey

Our students are digital natives, while we have to teach ourselves as we go along. In order to meet your student where they are, this session will be a hands on seminar where we explore web 2.0 and other resources to augment and transform instruction in reading and writing, as well as assessment. There will be time built in for conversation and collaboration, and several easy and effective ideas to implement in your classrooms immediately.

Speakers

Bryan Anderson

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-97

Workshop, Technology, ELA

12:40pm CDT

Using Your Content to Teach Soft Skills

Feedback Survey

We are often asked...how am I going to use this? We'll help answer that question by using your content to teach the important soft skills our kids need to be 21st Century ready. In this workshop see how you can transform the already established curriculum into a skills based class. Special emphasis will be ideas centered around teaches speaking and listening skills, technical writing, persistence, problem solving in small groups, digital citizenship and many other necessary skills.

Speakers

Adam Topliff

Teacher, Wamego High School

Tuesday July 18, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-111

Workshop, Counseling, SECD

2:10pm CDT

Are your lessons demonstrating the major science shifts K-12

Feedback Survey

K-12 educators use the NGSS Screener Tool to evaluate a lesson for the major shifts happening in science education.

Speakers

Joyce Depenbusch

Science teacher, Skyline Schools

Just finished my 22nd year at Skyline Schools in Pratt County. The majority of my teaching has been in 5-12th science and math. Although in a small school you can wear many hats, and I have worn my share. I have a degree in wildlife biology and one in elementary education from the... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-145

Session, Science

2:10pm CDT

Essential Skills

Feedback Survey

Tuesday July 18, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-111

2:10pm CDT

Fake News: It's a Real Thing

Feedback Survey

Historical thinking skills such as sourcing and contextualizing are powerful tools for explaining the past. These same skills can also be used to engage the present. The growth of fake news and altered photographs are threatening democracies around the world and it's clear that we need better consumers of information. During this session, we'll practice ways that teachers can train students to discern real from fake while increasing literacy skills.

Speakers

Kori Green

8th Grade U.S. History, USD 490 El Dorado

I'm about to start my 10th year teaching 8th grade social studies at El Dorado Middle School. I am the current president of the Kansas Council for the Social Studies and a member of leadership in the NCSS Technology Community. I enjoy U.S. history, dabble in British history, and love... Read More →

Fact Checking Resources pdf

Student Fact Checkers pdf

EVALUATING INFORMATION THE CORNERSTONE OF CIVIC ONLINE REASONING pdf

The Challenge That's Bigger Than Fake News pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

Session, HGSS, Civic Engagement

2:10pm CDT

IPS and the IEP

Feedback Survey

This session will share tips on how the Individual Plan of Study (IPS) can assist in planning for transition and development of the IEP for students with disabilities.

Speakers

Wendy Coates

Education Program Consultant, Kansas State Dept of Education

IPS Impact Institute pptx

Tuesday July 18, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

Session, IPS, Special Education

2:10pm CDT

Thinking Inside the Box: Cartooning Your Way to Positive Social Skills

Feedback Survey

This presentation will describe a specially designed instructional tool called cartooning. Cartooning can help teachers address a number of important social-emotional learning targets for young children. Cartooning can be used with individual children, small groups of children, or even with a whole class. It also has applications across settings including the child’s classroom, community and home. The presenter will utilize case examples that include planning forms and videos to guide early educators in implementing this strategy as they work with young children and their families.

Speakers

Marie Kohart

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Gardner-Edgerton School District

Marie Kohart, MS.Ed., has a Bachelors and Master’s Degree from the University of Kansas in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Unified. She received specialized training while at KU towards endorsements in Adaptive (high Incidence disabilities) and Reading Specialist. She... Read More →

Kohart Family Handout pdf

Kohart Thinking Inside the Box pdf

Tuesday July 18, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, Early Childhood

3:30pm CDT

The Courage to Teach and Lead

Feedback Survey

Mary Kaye Siebert, Ph.D. is the Director of Instruction for schools in Wamego, Kansas, and has served in this position for the past 14 years. Prior to serving in this leadership position, she was a secondary social science teacher for 15 years, teaching sociology and psychology. Mary Kaye has worked with teachers (at all levels) and leaders in many capacities, and her greatest joy is helping people uncover and grow their unique talents and dreams, and discover personal pathways to living and leading authentic lives; both personally and professionally. A thread that runs through Mary Kaye’s life is the belief that both teaching and leading demand and deserve time for reflection; in essence, we teach and lead who we are, and without understanding the “who” that teaches or leads, we risk doing more harm than good. Mary Kaye is a Courage and Renewal® Facilitator, prepared for formation facilitation with Parker Palmer, and the Center for Courage & Renewal in 2012. Through her Courage & Renewal facilitation, she offers individuals the opportunity to take time-out from their busy lives, to reconnect who they are with the work they do. She loves to help people uncover and grow their unique talents and dreams, and discover personal pathways to living and leading authentic lives. As the sole Courage & Renewal facilitator in Kansas, she has been offering retreat experiences for educators and leaders (partial, one day and multiple day retreats) for the past four years. For more information on the Center for Courage & Renewal go to: http://www.couragerenewal.org/

Speakers

Mary Kaye Siebert, PhD

Director of Instruction & Facilitator with Center for Courage & Renewal, USD 320 Wamego Schools

I am the Director of Instruction for schools in Wamego, Kansas. I have served in this position for the past 16 years. This position includes program development, facilitation and development of assessment programs, curriculum revision, and strengthening instructional practices in... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2017 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
Student Union 101

Keynote Speaker, All

7:30am CDT

Registration and Light Breakfast

Wednesday July 19, 2017 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Student Union 101

8:30am CDT

Opening Session

Wednesday July 19, 2017 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Student Union 101

Opening Session

9:10am CDT

Ages and Stages: Overview, Pilot Results, Next Steps

Feedback Survey

This session will give participants an overview of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires, discuss the districtwide implementation of the ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE2 in a Kindergarten pilot project, and describe the process of using the tool in Kindergarten and Early Learning classrooms. Lastly, next steps for the district will be highlighted.

Speakers

Penny Stoss

Assistant Superintendent, USD 309 Nickerson South Hutchinson

I started my career as a primary teacher and until recently was an Early Childhood Director for 9 years. During this time, our team moved our district's preschool programs to a full collaboration. Kansas PreSchool, Head Start, Special Education & Community students shared classrooms... Read More →

1ASQ 3 Child Monitoring Sheet pdf

2ASQSE 2 Child Monitoring Sheet pdf

3ASQ3 Parent conference sheet pdf

4ASQSE2 Parent conference sheet pdf

5ASQ Online Reporting pdf

5ASQ Online Reporting pdf

6 Materials Needed to Administer ASQ 3 pdf

Session I Ages Stages Presentation pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, Early Childhood

9:10am CDT

Communicating Assessment Results to Parents

Feedback Survey

We’ve learned that there are still misunderstandings about different kinds of assessment, and what they are used for. When you add parents into the mix, who may not understand the different kinds of tests their children take, there is lots of room for confusion around assessments. This presentation will provide teachers answers to parent’s questions regarding assessments used within their school districts. Information will include answers to technical questions as well as how to start a communication plan within your district. Participants will leave with a detailed blueprint of how and what to communicate with parents about assessments in their school districts.

Speakers

Zachary Conrad

State Trainer Assessments, Kansas Multi-tiered System of Supports

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

Session, Assessment Literacy

9:10am CDT

Individual Plans of Study Made Simple in the Classroom

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Are you ready to help your school implement Individual Plans of Study with students? Do you need more information about Individual Plans of Study and how it can improve student engagement? During this session you will learn reasons for implementing IPS, components of a good IPS, and strategies for middle and high school teachers. These strategies will help students learn to: identify an set career goals, connect career goals to a six year enrollment plan, and establish a student portfolio of information. Join us for this exciting session

Speakers

Kathleen Mercer

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Fine Arts Building-111

Session, Individual Plans of Study

9:10am CDT

Kansas Education Systems Accreditation 101

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In this session, teachers will learn the elements of the new K-12 accreditation model, Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA), how it fits into the State Board of Education’s vision, and how their daily efforts play a significant role in their systems’ accreditation ratings.

Speakers

Kelly Slaton

Education Program Consultant, Kansas State Department of Education

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: K-12 accreditation, educator mentoring plans, educator evaluation.EDUCATION: Emporia State University (undergraduate), Wichita State University (graduate).FIELD EXPERIENCE: High school language arts/journalism, student publications advisor (13 yrs). Technology... Read More →

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

9:10am CDT

Understanding Post-Secondary Measures

Speakers

Brad Neuenswander

Deputy Commissioner, KSDE

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 10:30am CDT
Technical Building-145

Session, Post-Secondary

9:10am CDT

Building an SECD Kan-Do Responsive Culture? Don't Forget Policies and Procedures

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Integrating Social, Emotional, and Character Development into lessons and curriculum is essential. Having a systematic approach to measuring Social-Emotional Growth is also essential. But, just as important for creating a Responsive Culture is integrating SECD into your district, building, and classroom policies and procedures. Come explore strategies for discipline, guiding principles, rules and expectations, conferences, parent interactions and communication methods, goal setting, service learning, common area standards, etc. Learn what other schools are doing and reflect on what you already have in place.

Speakers

Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Educational Consultant, Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Bio: Noalee McDonald-Augustine is in her 25th year as an Educational Consultant, specializing in School Culture, Social-Emotional Learning, Character Education, Bullying, Classroom Management, and Poverty. She was co-chair of the Kansas Social, Emotional, and Character... Read More →

Presentation Building an SECD Kan Do Responsive Culture 6 17 pdf

SECD Tool Kit Final pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Union-219

Workshop, SECD, Counseling

9:10am CDT

Computer Coding in the Classroom

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David Dennis of USD 259 Wichita North West High School computing staff and member of the Computer Science Teachers Association KS Sunflower State Chapter will discuss the many challenges and layers of implementing Computer Science Standards in K-12 classrooms. Demonstrations will include a variety of online free software that students can use to create programs in the classroom.

Speakers

David Dennis

Instructor, USD259 Wichita School District

I have been an Instructor for 10 years in the Wichita School District. I currently teach classes in Programming, IT Hardware, Networking, Finance.

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-105

Workshop, Career and Technical Education

9:10am CDT

Literacy in Career Technical Education

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The new vision of the state of Kansas calls for a more student-centered approach to education, including Career and Technical Education pathways. With a growing emphasis on CTE instruction and pathways, this session will emphasize literacy in Career and Technical Education programs. We will explore meaningful ways of incorporating reading, writing, thinking, and speaking and listening skills within different realms of CTE programs, including how the career goals of CTE programs and its interdisciplinary nature are supported by building cultures of thinking in schools.

Speakers

Lindsay McCracken

Language Arts Teacher, USD 204

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-97

9:10am CDT

New to Science Standards (K-12)

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K-12 teachers will explore the major shifts of the science standards and experience three dimensional learning that is driven by phenomena to understand the shifts in the science standards through application.

Speakers

Charlotte Neugebauer

Grade 4 Teacher, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools

Charlotte Neugebauer has taught for Wichita Public Schools for 37 years. She is currently teaching fourth grade. Neugebauer earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Wichita State University. She was recognized as a 2016 state finalist for the Presidential Award... Read More →

New to the Science Standards (K 12) (2) pptx

CCC skinny cards pdf

marble lab docx

Force and Motion Lesson docx

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-111

Workshop, Science

9:10am CDT

Student Engagement in a Rigorous Learning Environment

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Join us for this session on keeping kids engaged at high levels of learning (and teaching!) Learn new ways to design, tweak, or overhaul lessons. Leave with new lesson ideas and thoughtful considerations for instructional planning to maximize student progress. Join us for affirmation and inspiration to provide our students with the very best possible learning situations!

Speakers

Bev Nye

Linda Thurston

Curriculum/Testing/Accreditation Consultant, USD 288 Central Heights

I am a retired Middle School ELA teacher from Central Heights Middle School. Currently, I am doing consultant work for Central Heights working with curriculum, testing, and accreditation.

KSDE Summer Institute GB 2017 with Linda's artifact Student Engagement in Rigorous Environment FINAL pptx

BHH front and back (dragged) 1 pdf

BHH front and back (dragged) 1 pdf

BookHeadHeart bookmark inside pdf

BookHeadHeart bookmark pdf

RulesforShadesofMeaningGroupWork docx

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-164

9:10am CDT

Working with ELs in your classroom

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Participants will learn about characteristics of an English Language Learner (ELL), strategies to improve their instruction for ELLs, simulate the language learning experience, and gain new knowledge on various cultural competencies in this interactive and engaging workshop.
Take this opportunity to practice modifying your own content area/age range by bringing your own materials to modify.

Speakers

Beth Rankin

ELL Teacher, USD 501 Topeka Public Schools

Working with ELs in the Gen Ed Classroom pptx

Wednesday July 19, 2017 9:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-140

Workshop, English Learners

10:40am CDT

Ages and Stages: How to Use the Results In and Across Classrooms

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This session will discuss how to use Ages and Stages Questionnaire with additional data sources to provide a comprehensive look at your incoming Kindergarteners and your district’s early learners. The presentation’s emphasis will be on how a district can use the data both at the classroom and district level.

Speakers

Penny Stoss

Assistant Superintendent, USD 309 Nickerson South Hutchinson

I started my career as a primary teacher and until recently was an Early Childhood Director for 9 years. During this time, our team moved our district's preschool programs to a full collaboration. Kansas PreSchool, Head Start, Special Education & Community students shared classrooms... Read More →

Session II Impact ASQ training pdf

1ASQ 3 Child Monitoring Sheet pdf

2ASQSE 2 Child Monitoring Sheet pdf

3ASQ3 Parent conference sheet pdf

4ASQSE2 Parent conference sheet pdf

5ASQ Online Reporting pdf

6 Materials Needed to Administer ASQ 3 pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, Early Childhood

10:40am CDT

Individual Plans of Study Made Simple in the Classroom

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Are you ready to help your school implement Individual Plans of Study with students? Do you need more information about Individual Plans of Study and how it can improve student engagement? During this session you will learn reasons for implementing IPS, components of a good IPS, and strategies for middle and high school teachers. These strategies will help students learn to: identify an set career goals, connect career goals to a six year enrollment plan, and establish a student portfolio of information. Join us for this exciting session

Speakers

Kathleen Mercer

Wednesday July 19, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-111

Session, Individual Plans of Study

10:40am CDT

Instructional Leadership in Social Studies

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This session is for Curriculum Coordinators and Principals K-12 who want to provide leadership and critical feedback to teachers in the Social Studies. Discussion will focus on best practices and giving critical feedback.

Speakers

Don Gifford

HGSS Educational Consultant, KSDE

Don taught for 32 years in 1A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A schools in Kansas. He left the classroom in 2010 for the State Department of Education. Don is the coordinator for Civic Engagement for KSDE and has supervised and facilitated History, Government, and Social Studies Standards (HGSS... Read More →

Lori Rice

Fourth Grade Teacher, USD 320

Lori Rice is a fourth-grade teacher at West Elementary in Wamego, Kansas, who has taught K-2 reading as well as kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade since 1996. This year she is teaching remote fourth grade all year. She has a passion for creativity, learning, questioning and... Read More →

Instructional Leadership in HGSS pptx

Wednesday July 19, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

10:40am CDT

Play Nice/Soft Skills

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Enhance student employability skills using student led teams, Boy's Town training, and interdependent activities. This hands-on session explores current methods, strategies, and models for deliberate daily collaboration in the classroom. Interact to create inspiring lessons that have high impact.

Speakers

Kim Wahaus

American Government and AP Government Teacher, Olathe South High School

I am an archivist and a picker by nature, which vocationally makes me a social studies teacher. I have a true passion for helping students of all educational levels uncover more than facts, but the skills necessary to be historians, advocates, and open minded thinkers.

KSDE 2017 Play Nice pptx

Boy’s Town Skills Journal Ideas pptx

Boys Town accepting no secondary pdf

Boys Town having a conversation lesson plan pdf

Boys Town making an apology lesson plan pdf

code switching pdf

Social Skills Chart docx

Wednesday July 19, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

Session, Civic Engagement

10:40am CDT

Teaching Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competencies in Any Classroom: The Kansas College and Career Competency Framework

This session represents a collaborative effort with more than a thousand middle and high school educators to translate social/emotional research into truly applicable instructional practices. We, as educators, know that students need to be prepared with the skills that matter for success in life after high school. In this session, we will describe how Kansas teachers have impacted students' success by incorporating self-regulation and self-efficacy instruction within middle and high school science, math, language arts, and social studies courses. We will also demonstrate alignment to the SECD standards and the Kansas MTSS Integrated Framework, share free resources, and discuss implementation challenges. Together, we can develop socially and emotionally engaged, career-equipped, lifelong learners.

Speakers

Joni Clark-Leiker

Educational Consultant, JCL Consulting

Amy Gaumer Erickson, Ph.D.

Kansans Can Competency Framework

Dr. Amy Gaumer Erickson is an associate research professor at the University of Kansas, USA and co-author of The Skills That Matter: Teaching Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Competencies in Any Classroom and Teaching Self-Regulation: Seventy-Five Instructional Activities to Foster... Read More →

CCC Framework PPT KSDE GB pdf

ccc framework overview 011117 pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 10:40am - 12:00pm CDT
Technical Building-145

12:00pm CDT

Lunch

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:00pm - 12:40pm CDT
Student Union 101

12:40pm CDT

Our Journey in Teaching Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Competencies in Middle School

This session represents a collaborative effort with more than a thousand middle and high school educators to translate social/emotional research into truly applicable instructional practices. We, as educators, know that students need to be prepared with the skills that matter for success in life after high school. In this session, we will describe how Kansas teachers have impacted students' success by incorporating self-regulation and self-efficacy instruction within middle and high school science, math, language arts, and social studies courses. We will also demonstrate alignment to the SECD standards and the Kansas MTSS Integrated Framework, share free resources, and discuss implementation challenges. Together, we can develop socially and emotionally engaged, career-equipped, lifelong learners.

Speakers

Stacey Magnett

Instructional Coach, USD 428

Amy Gaumer Erickson, Ph.D.

Kansans Can Competency Framework

Dr. Amy Gaumer Erickson is an associate research professor at the University of Kansas, USA and co-author of The Skills That Matter: Teaching Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Competencies in Any Classroom and Teaching Self-Regulation: Seventy-Five Instructional Activities to Foster... Read More →

Cortnea Wilson

KS CCC FrameworkOpportunities pdf

CCC Overview Great Bend 071817 pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Technical Building-145

12:40pm CDT

Assessment Literacy

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Classroom assessment has always been an important part of teaching and learning, but we find that today it is becoming increasingly important in classrooms. Therefore, it makes sense that educators should make assessment literacy a top priority for professional learning. This presentation will focus on what is Assessment Literacy, what are the basic competencies teachers should know to be assessment literate, and what is assessment for learning and its relationship to formative assessment.

Speakers

Zachary Conrad

State Trainer Assessments, Kansas Multi-tiered System of Supports

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Technical Building-103

Session, Assessment Literacy

12:40pm CDT

Hidden Figures: Stories of Persistence

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Inspire students to find relevance in the stories of people who never gave up on their passions. This workshop will assist teachers by utilizing the motivating power of cultural narratives authenticated by engaging primary and secondary materials, including documents, cartoons, videos, and letters which can be used across the grade levels to develop cross curricular units.

Speakers

Kim Wahaus

American Government and AP Government Teacher, Olathe South High School

I am an archivist and a picker by nature, which vocationally makes me a social studies teacher. I have a true passion for helping students of all educational levels uncover more than facts, but the skills necessary to be historians, advocates, and open minded thinkers.

KSDE 2017 Hidden Figures pptx

DiscussionGuideforHiddenFigures pdf

family discussion guide pdf

HiddenFigures ColdWar Lesson 01 pdf

HiddenFigures SegregationCivil Rights Lesson 03 pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

12:40pm CDT

Kansas Education Systems Accreditation 101

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In this session, teachers will learn the elements of the new K-12 accreditation model, Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA), how it fits into the State Board of Education’s vision, and how their daily efforts play a significant role in their systems’ accreditation ratings.

Speakers

Kelly Slaton

Education Program Consultant, Kansas State Department of Education

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: K-12 accreditation, educator mentoring plans, educator evaluation.EDUCATION: Emporia State University (undergraduate), Wichita State University (graduate).FIELD EXPERIENCE: High school language arts/journalism, student publications advisor (13 yrs). Technology... Read More →

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-111

12:40pm CDT

Personalized Learning

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In recent years, the term “personalized learning” has come to hold a variety of meanings. This session will explore different definitions of personalized learning, examine models for implementing personalized learning in K-12 classrooms, and engage participants in thinking about models that might work in their educational contexts.

Speakers

Suzy Myers

Kansas State Department of Education

Stacy Smith

Assistant Director - Career & Tech. Ed., Kansas Department of Education

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, Personalized Learning

12:40pm CDT

Sharing Student Work

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This session will focus on ways to engage students in dialogue. It will also include ways to share ideas with parents and engage with other schools through the use of blogs and seesaw.

Speakers

Lori Rice

Fourth Grade Teacher, USD 320

Lori Rice is a fourth-grade teacher at West Elementary in Wamego, Kansas, who has taught K-2 reading as well as kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade since 1996. This year she is teaching remote fourth grade all year. She has a passion for creativity, learning, questioning and... Read More →

100waystoseesaw 1page pdf

Feedback with Seesaw pptx

ThePossibilitiesandPowerofUsingDigitalPortfolios8 pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

12:40pm CDT

Building an SECD Kan-Do Responsive Culture? Don't Forget Policies and Procedures

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Integrating Social, Emotional, and Character Development into lessons and curriculum is essential. Having a systematic approach to measuring Social-Emotional Growth is also essential. But, just as important for creating a Responsive Culture is integrating SECD into your district, building, and classroom policies and procedures. Come explore strategies for discipline, guiding principles, rules and expectations, conferences, parent interactions and communication methods, goal setting, service learning, common area standards, etc. Learn what other schools are doing and reflect on what you already have in place.

Speakers

Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Educational Consultant, Noalee McDonald-Augustine

Bio: Noalee McDonald-Augustine is in her 25th year as an Educational Consultant, specializing in School Culture, Social-Emotional Learning, Character Education, Bullying, Classroom Management, and Poverty. She was co-chair of the Kansas Social, Emotional, and Character... Read More →

Presentation Building an SECD Kan Do Responsive Culture 6 17 pdf

SECD Tool Kit Final pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Union-219

Workshop, SECD, Counseling

12:40pm CDT

From Science Standards to Classroom Instruction (K-5)

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K-5 teachers will explore integrating the three dimensions in science instruction. Educators will integrate the science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts while learning about new resources, activities, and ideas.

Speakers

Charlotte Neugebauer

Grade 4 Teacher, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools

Charlotte Neugebauer has taught for Wichita Public Schools for 37 years. She is currently teaching fourth grade. Neugebauer earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Wichita State University. She was recognized as a 2016 state finalist for the Presidential Award... Read More →

From Science Standards to Classroom Instruction (K‐5) pptx

Using Phenomena in NGSS (1) pdf

5ENGSSLessonPlanningTemplate1 pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-111

Workshop, Science

12:40pm CDT

Literacy in Career Technical Education

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The new vision of the state of Kansas calls for a more student-centered approach to education, including Career and Technical Education pathways. With a growing emphasis on CTE instruction and pathways, this session will emphasize literacy in Career and Technical Education programs. We will explore meaningful ways of incorporating reading, writing, thinking, and speaking and listening skills within different realms of CTE programs, including how the career goals of CTE programs and its interdisciplinary nature are supported by building cultures of thinking in schools.

Speakers

Lindsay McCracken

Language Arts Teacher, USD 204

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-97

12:40pm CDT

Student Engagement in a Rigorous Learning Environment

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Join us for this session on keeping kids engaged at high levels of learning (and teaching!) Learn new ways to design, tweak, or overhaul lessons. Leave with new lesson ideas and thoughtful considerations for instructional planning to maximize student progress. Join us for affirmation and inspiration to provide our students with the very best possible learning situations!

Speakers

Bev Nye

Linda Thurston

Curriculum/Testing/Accreditation Consultant, USD 288 Central Heights

I am a retired Middle School ELA teacher from Central Heights Middle School. Currently, I am doing consultant work for Central Heights working with curriculum, testing, and accreditation.

KSDE Summer Institute GB 2017 with Linda's artifact Student Engagement in Rigorous Environment FINAL pptx

BHH front and back (dragged) 1 pdf

BHH front and back (dragged) pdf

BookHeadHeart bookmark inside pdf

BookHeadHeart bookmark pdf

RulesforShadesofMeaningGroupWork docx

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-164

12:40pm CDT

Working with ELs in your Classroom

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Participants will learn about characteristics of an English Language Learner (ELL), strategies to improve their instruction for ELLs, simulate the language learning experience, and gain new knowledge on various cultural competencies in this interactive and engaging workshop.
Take this opportunity to practice modifying your own content area/age range by bringing your own materials to modify.

Speakers

Beth Rankin

ELL Teacher, USD 501 Topeka Public Schools

Working with ELs in the Gen Ed Classroom pptx

Wednesday July 19, 2017 12:40pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-140

Workshop, English Learners

2:10pm CDT

App up your Social Studies

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This session will include ways students can make social studies come alive with apps. Participants will learn about using apps and then engage in hands on practice of these apps.

Speakers

Lori Rice

Fourth Grade Teacher, USD 320

Lori Rice is a fourth-grade teacher at West Elementary in Wamego, Kansas, who has taught K-2 reading as well as kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade since 1996. This year she is teaching remote fourth grade all year. She has a passion for creativity, learning, questioning and... Read More →

App Up Your Social Studies pptx

Free Must Have Apps for Social Studies pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-145

2:10pm CDT

Distinguished Minds/Media Literacy

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This session will focus on sourcing techniques and creating lessons that focus on delineating facts from fake news in both the digital and print world. Teachers will walk away with easily modified lesson ideas.

Speakers

Kim Wahaus

American Government and AP Government Teacher, Olathe South High School

I am an archivist and a picker by nature, which vocationally makes me a social studies teacher. I have a true passion for helping students of all educational levels uncover more than facts, but the skills necessary to be historians, advocates, and open minded thinkers.

Distinguished Minds pptx

CensoringPress NYTLN pdf

GO TenQuestionsForFakeNewsFINAL pdf

SHEG Findings and lessons pdf

Wednesday July 19, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Fine Arts Building-129

Session, Civic Engagement

2:10pm CDT

Personalized Learning

Feedback Survey

In recent years, the term “personalized learning” has come to hold a variety of meanings. This session will explore different definitions of personalized learning, examine models for implementing personalized learning in K-12 classrooms, and engage participants in thinking about models that might work in their educational contexts.

Speakers

Suzy Myers

Kansas State Department of Education

Stacy Smith

Assistant Director - Career & Tech. Ed., Kansas Department of Education

Wednesday July 19, 2017 2:10pm - 3:30pm CDT
Technical Building-147

Session, Personalized Learning

3:40pm CDT

Closing Session/Door Prizes

Join us for the closing session of the Impact Institute. Drawings will be held for some fantastic items including a 7.85" NuVision IPS Tablet, a set of ear buds, an 8G flashdriver, and several books, but you must be present to win!

Speakers

Don Gifford

HGSS Educational Consultant, KSDE

Don taught for 32 years in 1A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A schools in Kansas. He left the classroom in 2010 for the State Department of Education. Don is the coordinator for Civic Engagement for KSDE and has supervised and facilitated History, Government, and Social Studies Standards (HGSS... Read More →

Wednesday July 19, 2017 3:40pm - 4:00pm CDT
Student Union 101

Closing Session