Pike's ElevatED 2026: Full Schedule

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9:30am EDT

Did They Learn It? Using Success Criteria to Create Common Formative Assessments

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Unclear assessments lead to unclear PLC data. In this hands-on workshop, we will tackle PLC Question #2, "How will we know they learned it?", by learning how to design Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) that are aligned to targeted success criteria. Using cross-curricular case studies, you will practice generating assessment questions to ensure they measure the exact framework expectations. You will walk away with a straightforward process to take back to your PLC, ensuring your next data meeting is driven by clear, reliable evidence.

Speakers

Tanika Kinartail

Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Educational Service Center

Tanika Kinartail is an experienced educator with a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Indiana University–Bloomington. After seven years as a classroom teacher and eight years as an assistant principal, she developed deep expertise in instructional leadership. Currently a... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
P116

K-12, All content areas

9:30am EDT

MagicSchool AI: Accommodations and Resources for Exceptional Learner Students

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Q116

Discover how MagicSchool can support your exceptional learners with personalized accommodations and differentiated resources. In this hands-on session, one of Pike’s AI Ambassadors will guide you through practical strategies for creating inclusive learning experiences for students with diverse needs—from generating accessible content and differentiated assignments to developing accommodations for IEPs and 504 plans. Learn how to reduce barriers to learning, build student independence, and save time on resource creation. Whether you're supporting students with learning disabilities, English language learners, gifted students, or other exceptional needs, this session will show you concrete ways to make your classroom more equitable and responsive.

Speakers

Hannah Stigter-Hinshaw

Resource Teacher, MSD of Pike Township

Hannah Stigter-Hinshaw is a fourth-year educator at New Augusta North Public Academy. Licensed in Mild to Moderate Intervention and English Language Learners, with a pending Reading Intervention license, she is passionate about creating accessible learning environments. She enjoys... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Q116

K-12, All content areas

9:30am EDT

Practical Ethics for the AI Classroom

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

P112

AI is already in our schools. The real challenge is figuring out how to use it without losing the human side of teaching. This session looks at the practical side of AI ethics, covering everything from students using it for assignments to teachers using it for prep and grading. We will talk about how to set clear boundaries, maintain academic integrity, and make sure AI stays a tool for learning instead of a replacement for it. You will walk away with a simple framework to help you and your students navigate these tools responsibly.

Speakers

Ryan Murray

Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Educational Service Center

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
P112

K-12, All content areas

9:30am EDT

QPR Training (Responding to Suicide Risk in Schools)

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Z202

Equip yourself with the life-saving skills needed to identify and support students in crisis through the evidence-based QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) model. This essential one-hour session clarifies the educator's role as a "gatekeeper," teaching you how to recognize urgent warning signs, debunk common myths, and ask the "suicide question" directly and confidently. Through practical scenario practice, you will learn how to navigate difficult conversations without judgment, validate student feelings, and follow district-specific referral protocols to connect youth with critical school and community-based supports.

Speakers

Koyauna Jones

Mental Health and Wellness Grant Coordinator, MSD of Pike Township

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Z202

K-12, All content areas

9:30am EDT

The Connection Between Belief and Behavior

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

P106

When students believe in themselves and feel connected to teachers and peers, the likelihood of bullying decreases dramatically.

Speakers

Edward Deshazer

Owner, Education Consultant, Teacher's Ed Consulting

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
P106

K-12, All content areas

9:30am EDT

Using Student Thinking in the Mathematics Classroom to Inform Instruction

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

P114

This session centers on using student thinking as a critical tool for instructional decision-making. Teachers will analyze student work to identify strengths, misconceptions, and next instructional steps. Through structured protocols and collaborative discussion, participants will learn how to respond to student thinking in ways that advance understanding rather than simply correct errors. This session emphasizes formative assessment practices that position teachers to be responsive and intentional in their instruction.

Speakers

Courtney Flessner

Director, Keep Indiana Learning - CIESC

Courtney is currently the Director at Keep Indiana Learning, the professional learning department of the CIESC in Indianapolis, IN. Prior to joining KINL in 2021, Courtney spent 17 years working in traditional public, private, and public charter schools in Indiana, New York City... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
P114

K-12, Math

9:30am EDT

Enhance District Vision Screening Practices Through Certification Course

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 11:45am EDT

P107/109

Align your practice with the latest state mandates by joining the district-wide initiative to achieve the Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Screening Certification. This session prepares school nurses to implement the 2025 Indiana Vision Screening Guidelines, closing critical gaps in follow-up care for absent students, new enrollees, and those with special needs. By mastering these evidence-based, nationally recognized standards, you will ensure full compliance with IC 20-34-3-12 and provide a consistent, equitable screening process that identifies vision concerns early and improves every student’s readiness to learn.

Speakers

Jessica Wagel

District Nurse, MSD of Pike Township

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 11:45am EDT
P107/109

K-12, Nurses

9:30am EDT

Trends and Pitfalls in the Current Special Education Landscape

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 11:45am EDT

N106

Special education is constantly evolving—and so are the challenges schools face. In this session, our special education attorneys will unpack current trends, hot topics, and common compliance pitfalls while sharing practical strategies to help teams confidently navigate today’s legal landscape.

Speakers

Shyann Boyer, Esq.

Partner, Church Church Hittle & Antrim

As an Attorney at CCHA in Noblesville, I focus my practice on education law, advising school districts across Indiana on a broad range of legal and policy matters. I work closely with clients on issues involving constitutional and civil rights, special education, and compliance with... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:30am - 11:45am EDT
N106

K-12, ExL

10:45am EDT

Building Resilient Students

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

P106

How belief empowers students to stand up for themselves and others, fostering a supportive school environment.

Speakers

Edward Deshazer

Owner, Education Consultant, Teacher's Ed Consulting

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
P106

K-12, All content areas

10:45am EDT

Canva AI & Canva Code

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Q116

In this hands-on session, discover how AI-powered design tools can transform your classroom instruction and administrative workflows. We'll explore Canva's AI features—including Magic Design, background remover, and content suggestions—to help you create professional, visually engaging materials in minutes, not hours. You'll also learn how to build interactive content for your students (without knowing how to code) using Canva Code. Whether you're designing lesson materials, creating assessments, or building student-facing tools, this session will equip you with practical strategies to leverage both Canva AI and Canva Code to save time and inspire creativity. Perfect for educators at all tech levels!

Speakers

Patti Hammerle

Instructional Coach, MSD of Pike Township

As the Instructional Coach at the Pike Career Center, I have the incredible opportunity to share my teaching and technology experience with the CTE teachers. My professional journey started in the business world but quickly transitioned to education and has included writing curriculum... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Q116

K-12, All content areas

10:45am EDT

Did They Learn It? Using Success Criteria to Create Common Formative Assessments

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

P116

Speakers

Tanika Kinartail

Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Educational Service Center

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
P116

K-12, All content areas

10:45am EDT

Maximizing Reveal Math to Support Student Learning

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

P114

This session focuses on using the district’s adopted Reveal Math curriculum with greater intentionality and purpose. Participants will closely examine the structure of a Reveal Math lesson, unpacking key components such as the Launch, Explore, and Synthesize phases, as well as opportunities for discourse, practice, and formative assessment. Teachers will consider the role each component plays in supporting student understanding and why skipping or minimizing these elements can limit student learning.
Through collaborative analysis and planning, participants will learn how to maintain the rigor of lessons while making strategic adjustments based on student needs. The session will emphasize how to use Reveal Math as a tool to advance student thinking, ensuring alignment to standards and creating more coherent and effective mathematics instruction.

Speakers

Courtney Flessner

Director, Keep Indiana Learning - CIESC

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
P114

K-12, Math

10:45am EDT

Practical Ethics for the AI Classroom

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

P112

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Ryan Murray

Professional Learning Specialist, Central Indiana Educational Service Center

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
P112

K-12, All content areas

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