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

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

1:15pm EDT

Teacher Planning:4th-5th ELA & Writing side-by-side planning

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm EDT

P116

This afternoon coaching experience moves from professional learning into real planning, as Smekens consultant Didi Harris works directly alongside Pike Township teachers to apply the morning’s strategies to upcoming units, lessons, and district writing priorities. It’s collaborative, practical, and immediate — turning the day’s learning into instruction that’s ready to deliver.

Speakers

Doris Ann Brewer

Instructional Specialist, MSD of Pike Township

Didi Harris

Literacy Consultant, Smekens Education

As a literacy consultant with Smekens Education, Didi Harris partners with educators to strengthen reading and writing instruction through practical, evidence-based strategies. Drawing on her experience as a classroom teacher, interventionist, and reading specialist, she helps teachers... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
P116

4th-5th, ELA

Pike's ElevatED 2026

9:30am EDT

Tanika Kinartail

10:45am EDT

Tanika Kinartail

1:15pm EDT

Doris Ann Brewer

Didi Harris

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