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9:45am EDT

Introduction to Canva

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Join our "Introduction to Canva" session to unleash your creative potential. Learn the basics of Canva, a powerful graphic design tool, and discover how to create stunning visuals with step-by-step guidance. Explore a wide variety of templates, design elements, and customization options to bring your ideas to life with ease and creativity.

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, BRISK Teaching

With decades of experience in education and an innovative mindset, Courtney has served in a variety of middle and high school positions, including serving as an English teacher and College Career Readiness educator. She has always supported teachers with their #edtech needs in the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Q116

K-12, All content areas

9:45am EDT

MagicSchool for Teachers: Designing Joyful, High-Impact Learning with MagicSchool {Beginner}

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

This MagicSchool Teacher session is for staff that have not or barely used MagicSchool this past school year.

This session introduces educators to practical ways MagicSchool can strengthen lesson planning, differentiation, feedback, and instructional design. Participants explore core tools that help streamline preparation while supporting strong, engaging instruction. Through hands-on activities and classroom examples, teachers learn how to incorporate MagicSchool into the way they already plan and teach. The focus is on building fluency with the tools that support stronger, more efficient instructional practice.

Speakers

Morgan Jadeja

PD and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Morgan Jadeja is a dedicated former educator and literacy advocate whose work is rooted in a deep belief that every learner deserves experiences that reflect and celebrate who they are. A proud alumna of Vanderbilt University (B.S. in Elementary Education and Child Studies) and the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Q114

K-12, All content areas

9:45am EDT

Enhance District Vision Screening Practices Through Certification Course

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT

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

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 12:00pm EDT
P107/109

K-12, Nurses

11:00am EDT

Click, Collab, Create: Empowering Student Agency with Canva

Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Reclaim your prep period and spark student-led empowerment! Learn to use Canva’s Visual Suite—including Magic Activities, LearnGrid, Whiteboards, and Video— to make collaboration a breeze in just a few clicks. Learn low-effort, high-impact workflows to put students at the center of learning. Walk out with a ready-to-use activity you can implement tomorrow.

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, BRISK Teaching

With decades of experience in education and an innovative mindset, Courtney has served in a variety of middle and high school positions, including serving as an English teacher and College Career Readiness educator. She has always supported teachers with their #edtech needs in the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Q116

K-12, All content areas

11:00am EDT

Teaching without the Burnout: Customizing MagicSchool Tools for Everyday Work {Advanced}

Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

This MagicSchool Teacher session is for staff that have used MagicSchool on a regular basis this past school year.

In this hands-on session, educators identify the everyday tasks that take the most time, such as lesson planning, differentiation, communication, and documentation. Participants explore how MagicSchool tools can be customized to support those needs. Educators build workflows that align with the way they already plan and teach, creating tools they can reuse to save time, stay organized, and focus more energy on meaningful teaching and student interaction.

Speakers

Morgan Jadeja

PD and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Morgan Jadeja is a dedicated former educator and literacy advocate whose work is rooted in a deep belief that every learner deserves experiences that reflect and celebrate who they are. A proud alumna of Vanderbilt University (B.S. in Elementary Education and Child Studies) and the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Q114

K-12, All content areas

1:15pm EDT

Introduction to Canva

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Join our "Introduction to Canva" session to unleash your creative potential. Learn the basics of Canva, a powerful graphic design tool, and discover how to create stunning visuals with step-by-step guidance. Explore a wide variety of templates, design elements, and customization options to bring your ideas to life with ease and creativity.

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, BRISK Teaching

With decades of experience in education and an innovative mindset, Courtney has served in a variety of middle and high school positions, including serving as an English teacher and College Career Readiness educator. She has always supported teachers with their #edtech needs in the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Q116

K-12, All content areas

1:15pm EDT

MagicSchool with Students: Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences with MagicStudent {Beginner}

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

This MagicSchool Student session is for staff that have not or barely used MagicSchool this past school year.

This session introduces educators to MagicStudent and the ways it can support engaging, student centered learning. Participants explore how MagicStudent helps students ask questions, develop ideas, and receive differentiated support and feedback while teachers remain in control. Educators learn practical ways to bring MagicStudent into classroom activities so students can engage more deeply with content, build confidence, and take a more active role in their learning.

Speakers

Morgan Jadeja

PD and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Morgan Jadeja is a dedicated former educator and literacy advocate whose work is rooted in a deep belief that every learner deserves experiences that reflect and celebrate who they are. A proud alumna of Vanderbilt University (B.S. in Elementary Education and Child Studies) and the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Q114

K-12, All content areas

1:15pm EDT

Reimagining Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

How do we build a shared understanding of what effective mathematics instruction looks like and why it matters? Participants will explore the difference between teaching for procedures and teaching for deep understanding, engaging in rich mathematical tasks and examining authentic student work. Through these experiences, teachers will reflect on current practices and consider how instructional decisions impact student learning. This session establishes a foundation for shifting toward mathematics classrooms where reasoning, problem solving, and student thinking are central.

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 →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
X203

K-12, Math

1:15pm EDT

Enhance District Vision Screening Practices Through Certification Course

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:30pm EDT

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

Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:30pm EDT
P107/109

K-12, Nurses

2:30pm EDT

AI Literacy: What Students Need for the Future of Work {Advanced}

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

This MagicSchool Student session is for staff that have used MagicSchool on a regular basis this past school year.

As AI becomes part of everyday life, schools have an important role in helping students understand how it works and how to use it responsibly. This session explores how AI is shaping careers and the skills students will need in the years ahead. Rather than focusing on specific tools, participants examine the mindsets, skills, and learning experiences that help students work effectively with AI.

Speakers

Morgan Jadeja

PD and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI

Morgan Jadeja is a dedicated former educator and literacy advocate whose work is rooted in a deep belief that every learner deserves experiences that reflect and celebrate who they are. A proud alumna of Vanderbilt University (B.S. in Elementary Education and Child Studies) and the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Q114

K-12, All content areas

2:30pm EDT

Click, Collab, Create: Empowering Student Agency with Canva

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Reclaim your prep period and spark student-led empowerment! Learn to use Canva’s Visual Suite—including Magic Activities, LearnGrid, Whiteboards, and Video— to make collaboration a breeze in just a few clicks. Learn low-effort, high-impact workflows to put students at the center of learning. Walk out with a ready-to-use activity you can implement tomorrow.

Speakers

Courtney Watson

Lead Learning Guide, BRISK Teaching

With decades of experience in education and an innovative mindset, Courtney has served in a variety of middle and high school positions, including serving as an English teacher and College Career Readiness educator. She has always supported teachers with their #edtech needs in the... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Q116

K-12, All content areas

2:30pm EDT

QPR Training (Responding to Suicide Risk in Schools)

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

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

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Z202

K-12, All content areas

2:30pm EDT

Understanding the Mathematics We Teach

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

This session focuses on developing teachers’ understanding of how to use the Indiana Mathematics Standards Frameworks to deepen their knowledge of the content they teach and why it matters. Participants will explore the structure of the frameworks and identify the most critical components for instructional planning. Emphasis will be placed on using the frameworks to inform Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction, ensuring alignment between standards, instruction, and student needs. Teachers will also make connections between standards and instructional materials, strengthening their ability to use adopted resources with greater clarity and purpose.

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 →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
X203

K-12, Math

12:15pm EDT

Deconstructing Frameworks for Success Criteria

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT

Standards are the destination, but success criteria are the highly visible landmarks along the way. However, we tend to miss the actual cognitive demand that can be defined by determining how student success looks. In this interactive workshop, we will move from deconstructing state standards and start deconstructing our frameworks. You will learn how to identify exactly what students must say, write, or do to prove mastery. As a result, you will leave equipped to lead your home PLC in shifting the focus from what students are doing to what students are proving.

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 →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
P116

K-12, All content areas

12:15pm EDT

MagicSchool AI: Accommodations and Resources for Exceptional Learner Students

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT

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 →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
P112

K-12, All content areas

12:15pm EDT

Enhance District Vision Screening Practices Through Certification Course

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

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

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
P107/109

K-12, Nurses

1:30pm EDT

Canva AI & Canva Code

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

In this hands-on session, discover how AI-powered design tools can transform your classroom instruction. We'll explore Canva's AI features 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 activities, 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 →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
P112

K-12, All content areas

1:30pm EDT

Deconstructing Frameworks for Success Criteria

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Standards are the destination, but success criteria are the highly visible landmarks along the way. However, we tend to miss the actual cognitive demand that can be defined by determining how student success looks. In this interactive workshop, we will move from deconstructing state standards and start deconstructing our frameworks. You will learn how to identify exactly what students must say, write, or do to prove mastery. As a result, you will leave equipped to lead your home PLC in shifting the focus from what students are doing to what students are proving.

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 →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
P116

K-12, All content areas

1:30pm EDT

QPR Training (Responding to Suicide Risk in Schools)

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

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

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Z202

K-12, All content areas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
P112

K-12, All content areas