2026 Elevated Teaching Summit

Tuesday June 2, 2026 TBA

2216

Limited Capacity seats available

This session prepares middle and high school administrators to confidently begin the school year using Qmlativ Student. Participants will explore how to access and navigate student information, use list screens and filters to locate specific data, and run and interpret reports to support school-wide decisions. The session will also highlight features that streamline workflows and improve access to timely, actionable data.

Presenter

Camille Cole

Instructional Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Camille Cole is an Instructional Technology Specialist for Canyons School District, where she supports educators in developing innovative digital teaching and learning practices. In her role, she leads professional learning, instructional design, and technology integration initiatives... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 TBA
2216

Audience Admin
Ed Tech Tool Qmlativ

TBA

Activate, Engage, Extended: Using Inquiry and Collaboration to Promote Literacy

Tuesday June 2, 2026 TBA

2313

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive session explores how teachers can guide students through a structured reading process that promotes inquiry, collaboration, and deeper understanding of texts. Participants will learn practical strategies to prepare students to engage with a text, facilitate collaborative reading and annotation, and extend learning beyond the text through meaningful discussion and reflection.

Using an Activate – Engage – Extend framework, the session will model strategies that help students build curiosity before reading, collaboratively analyze and annotate during reading, and synthesize their thinking after reading. Educators will experience classroom-ready routines that support student inquiry, structured collaboration, and deeper comprehension across content areas.

Participants will leave with concrete tools to help students:
• Prepare for reading through inquiry-based activation strategies
• Collaboratively read and annotate complex texts
• Extend understanding through discussion, synthesis, and reflection activities

The session emphasizes practical, student-centered strategies that foster meaningful engagement with texts while building critical thinking and collaborative learning skills.

Presenter

Tyson Swasey

ELA Teacher

Susie Young

Tuesday June 2, 2026 TBA
2313

Content Area ELA
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Instructional Priority AVID; Multilingual Supports

7:30am MDT

Registration

Tuesday June 2, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT

Auditorium

Tuesday June 2, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
Auditorium

8:00am MDT

Keynote

Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am MDT

Auditorium

Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am MDT
Auditorium

9:30am MDT

Level 1 - Elevating Instruction with MagicSchool: Foundations for Planning, Differentiation, and Feedback

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3511

This session introduces educators to practical ways MagicSchool strengthens lesson planning, differentiation, and feedback. Participants will explore core tools and apply them to their own content, learning how to streamline preparation while maintaining strong, standards-aligned instruction. The focus is on building confidence using AI to support efficient, high-quality teaching.

Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3511

9:30am MDT

Unlock creativity with Canva

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3600

Limited Capacity seats available

Come explore the endless possibilities for creating in Canva Education! Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva homepage and editor, experiment with a variety of ways to get started designing, and learn some advanced editing tips and tricks to create visually engaging classroom resources such as presentations, posters, and infographics.

Level: Beginner/Intermediate
*This session is designed to be hands-on; please come with a charged device to create and follow along.

Presenter

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Bio - Amy DeLair is an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of experience in public schools in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. She is passionate about social emotional learning, student voice and choice, and finding effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3600

9:30am MDT

Performance Based Self Assessment and Peer Feedback

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3412

Limited Capacity seats available

This session equips educators with a framework for integrating self-assessment and peer feedback into their curriculum. By exploring the pedagogical benefits of reflection and highlighting affordable recording technology, this demonstration will center around how to implement structured critique that foster student independence, improve technical skills, and normalize constructive classroom dialogue.

Presenter

Mitchell Atencio

Teacher

Jenni Perkins

Instrumental Music Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3412

Content Area Arts
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Instructional Priority Formative Assessments

9:30am MDT

Experience Math Task Learning

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2501

Limited Capacity seats available

Come experience a math task lesson! We will be pulling ideas and strategies from the Building Thinking Classrooms book. We will then go over some of the strategies we have found useful in our 3rd grade classrooms.

Presenter

Kristi Kunzler

Teacher

Natalie Wilkinson

Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2501

Content Area Math
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

9:30am MDT

Learning for All: UDL in Elementary

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2505

Limited Capacity seats available

"Designing for All: UDL in Elementary” is a professional learning session that explores how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports inclusive practices in elementary classrooms. Participants learn the three UDL principles—Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression—and how proactive design increases equitable access for students with IEPs while benefiting all learners. Through real-world examples, collaborative activities, and lesson planning practice, educators explore practical strategies such as choice, visuals, assistive technology, and flexible assessments. The session emphasizes that small, intentional design changes can create more inclusive, effective learning environments for every student.

Presenter

Kat Nelson

Teacher Specialist: SPED, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2505

Content Area Special Education
Audience Elementary Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin
Instructional Priority WISR

9:30am MDT

Make it Mario: Low-Tech Ideas to Gamify your Curriculum

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2503

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

In this fun and fast-paced presentation, teachers of all content areas will be given ideas and actionable steps to support their students in practice and review work while motivating them through competition and creative presentation.

Presenter

Kaylie Sullivan

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2503

Content Area Math
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Google/CSDdocs

9:30am MDT

Science of Reading- Overview: Stop Guessing, Start Growing

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2410

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us as we explore the five interconnected pillars of reading—phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Together, we will discover how these essential components work to build skilled readers, all while keeping oral language as the critical foundation that fuels every step of reading development.

Presenter

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2410

Content Area ELA, Special Education
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin, SpEd Teachers
Instructional Priority WISR; Science of Reading

9:30am MDT

Things we’ve learned with Amplify

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2218

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

-In this session, we will touch on some of the things we’ve learned with Amplify such as the following:
-Ways to best utilize manipulatives and how to use them daily
-How we have integrated the BFF kit as part of our number sense routine at the beginning of each lesson.
-Student discourse especially using Amplify routines such as the notice and wonder routine
-Importance of productive struggle
-Student engagement
-The unit story that students love

Presenter

Christina Van Dam

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Lauren Crowe

3rd Grade Teacher, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2218

Content Area Math
Audience Elementary Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Canva

9:30am MDT

“Less Telling, More Thinking: Sensemaking in Secondary Science”

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3414

This session will equip secondary science teachers with practical strategies to shift from content delivery to student sensemaking. Grounded in 3D learning and Utah SEEd standards, participants will explore how to use phenomena, questioning, and structured discourse to help students construct and revise scientific explanations. Teachers will engage in a model lesson, analyze classroom strategies, and leave with tools they can immediately implement in their own PLCs and classrooms.

Presenter

Andrew Jones

Specialist, Canyons School District

Andrew is the High School Science Specialist for the Instructional Supports Department. He is passionate about the implementation of 3D science in classrooms.

Leslie Allen

Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3414

Content Area Science
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Secondary Canvas, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority WISR

9:30am MDT

AVID Focused Note-Taking from the Elementary Perspective

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2303

Limited Capacity seats available

AVID Focused Note-Taking from the Elementary Perspective: Jeny Wariner and Kristie Koyle

See AVID Focused Note-Taking in action from the very start of a student’s academic journey. This session highlights developmentally appropriate practices, classroom examples, and implementation insights that support strong instruction, student thinking, and schoolwide alignment from Kindergarten up.

Presenter

Kristie Koyle

Kindergarten Teacher

Jeny Wariner

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

With 30 years of experience in the trenches of education, Jeny Wariner understands the heart of the classroom. Currently an Instructional Coach at Glacier Hills Elementary, she specializes in bridging the gap between curriculum and classroom practice. Her commitment to excellence... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2303

Audience Elementary Teachers

9:30am MDT

Helping All students Access Challenging Text

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2412

Limited Capacity seats available

Dr. Throndsen will be sharing scaffolding strategies to support teachers as they help all student access challenging text.

Presenter

LaNae Goates

instructional coach, Canyons School District

This is my 23rd year in education. I have taught 2nd-6th grade at the elementary level. I have been an instructional coach for 14 years. I have my Reading, Math, ESL, Coaching, EdTech, and K-12 Literacy Specialist Endorsement. I am also LETRS Certified. I worked for 4 years... Read More →

Dr. Jennifer Throndsen

Educational Consultant, Impactful Learning Designs

With over 20 years of experience in education, Jennifer Throndsen, PhD, has served in various roles across the classroom, school, district, and state levels. Her career includes positions as an elementary and middle school teacher, instructional coach, adjunct faculty, district office... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2412

Content Area ELA
Audience Elementary Teachers
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports; Formative Assessments

9:30am MDT

Reaching Every Learner: Strategies for Differentiating Writing and Math

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2414

Limited Capacity seats available

This professional development session focuses on practical strategies to support students at different learning levels in both writing and math. In the writing portion, teachers will explore ways to support student thinking and participation through structured class discussions with sentence frames, guided brainstorming, and the use of clear rubrics to support students throughout the writing process. In the math portion, participants will learn how to incorporate engaging, student-friendly activities using Canvas, implement choice boards to provide differentiated practice, and build fluency and motivation through interactive practice. These strategies are designed to help teachers create accessible learning opportunities so every student can participate and grow.

Presenter

Kathleen Grigg

Teacher

Solange Espinoza

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2414

Content Area Math
Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Nearpod
Instructional Priority Scaffold

9:30am MDT

Student-Talk and Movement Strategies to Support Vocabulary Acquisition and Retention

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2307

Limited Capacity seats available

In this break-out, two different student-talk / vocabulary strategies will be demonstrated with attendees acting in the student roles. Krista Edwards and Emily Gonzalez will model strategies for Tier 1 Vocabulary Instruction, using lessons that they have used in the past and taught with improved student outcomes and student engagement. Krista will start with demonstrating a lesson pairing visual scaffolds to vocabulary acquisition, and Emily will demonstrate a strategy using physical movement in a World Language classroom to support vocabulary acquisition. Following these two demonstrations, there will be time for a debrief and conversation on how these strategies apply to your classroom and content. Teachers will leave with the confidence that they have actionable strategies they can implement immediately.

Presenter

Krista Edwards

Instructional Coach

Emily Gonzalez

High School Spanish Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2307

Content Area ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, CTE, Special Education, Science
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports

9:30am MDT

The Collaborative Classroom: Using Quality Interactions and Mind Mirrors to Boost Engagement

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3503

Limited Capacity seats available

We will be presenting on a QTEL lesson structure we have implemented in the classroom. This strategy includes reading in 4 voices, collaboration, creating a mind mirror of the character you are reading about, and presentation skills.

Presenter

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Caitlin Barrus

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

I am currently getting ISTE certified. Additionally, I am an eMINTS affiliate trainer, and have presented on the use of SAMR and TPACK.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3503

Content Area ELA, Social Studies, Special Education, Science
Audience Classroom Teachers
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports; WISR

9:30am MDT

Alternative AI Scaffolds with Gemini

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3410

Limited Capacity seats available

Students come to Diamond Ridge High School with a wide variety of aptitudes, skills, and needs. In our mini-term schedule, students earn credit in the classroom at an accelerated rate. The combination of student diversity and rapid pacing emphasizes the need for teacher agility and targeted scaffolds. Drawing from the Diamond Ridge experience, this session will present AI strategies designed to support teaching and learning in secondary classrooms. While many educators are familiar with MagicSchool, we will focus on Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and other district-approved platforms. We will discuss advanced prompting, settings and tools, and AI-assisted coding to create engaging instructional content. Participants will practice using Gemini features like “Canvas” and creating Gems.

Presenter

Louis Sherman

ELA Teacher, Canyons School District

Chris Lauriano

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

I'm currently finishing my 12th year in education, the first eight years I taught mathematics, robotics, and coding. I'm currently the instructional coach for Canyons Virtual Academy and Diamond Ridge. I earned my bachelors and teaching credential from Cal State Long Beach and my... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3410

Content Area Alternative Education
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)

9:30am MDT

Curating the Classroom: Engaging Students through Interactive Mini Museums

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3418

What if your students didn't just summarize their learning, but curated an exhibit? Move beyond an essay or run-of-the-mill Slide Deck and turn your classroom into an interactive gallery.

By stepping into the role of a Museum Curator, students do more than just report facts - they evaluate, prioritize, and defend their choices. Canva’s Mini Museums take the heavy lifting out of design, allowing students to focus on the 'why' behind the 'what'. Join this session for a 3D glow-up that puts learning on a pedestal.

Presenter

Monica Alm

APPEL Coaching Coordinator, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3418

Instructional tools & Technology

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, Arts, Science
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Canva

9:30am MDT

Elevate Engagement: Transforming Instruction with Nearpod AI

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2509

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces educators to the latest AI-powered features in Nearpod and demonstrates how these tools can enhance lesson design and student engagement. Participants will explore how to quickly generate interactive content and streamline planning using Nearpod AI. Through guided examples and hands-on practice, attendees will leave with ready-to-use strategies and resources that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms.

Presenter

Hulya Kablan

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2509

Audience Classroom Teachers, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Nearpod

9:30am MDT

Google NotebookLM - Your Teacher Assistant That You Wish You Always Had

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2212

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how to transform your existing curriculum into a personalized "second brain" that automates differentiation, creates instant student podcasts, and streamlines your heaviest teacher tasks. This session provides a hands-on roadmap to using NotebookLM as your ultimate teaching partner, turning hours of prep work into seconds of creative output.

Presenter

Nicole Reitz-Larsen

Educator, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2212

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Google/CSDdocs, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority PBIS & Classroom Management

9:30am MDT

High Quality Teaching & Learning: Leveraging AI to improve Feedback Cycles

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2507

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores how AI can be used to strengthen feedback cycles and support high-quality teaching and learning. Participants will examine how timely, actionable feedback helps students refine their thinking, deepen understanding, and take ownership of their learning, while also reducing the burden on teachers.

It will introduce teachers to Snorkl, which is a tool for students to record and explain their thinking, and then get immediate and personalized feedback from AI. Students insights are also shared educators so they can better understand how their students think, including their strengths and where they need more support.

Presenter

Maggie Kenny

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2507

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, Special Education, Science
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports; Formative Assessments; STEAM/STEM

9:30am MDT

Introduction to Interactive Video

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3509

Learn the basics of building and assigning a self paced interactive video lesson - all from within WeVideo! In this session we will focus on a deep dive into the creation of interactive videos, how to assign them to your students and easy as well as showcase three easy and effective ways to leverage active video learning in the classroom.

Outcomes:

Understand the benefits of using Interactive video in the classroom
Create and publish an interactive video
Monitor and analyze interactive video data

Presenter

Alexis Canas

Taylor Ripley

Product Marketing Manager, WeVideo

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3509

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

Putting Google AI to Work: A Practical Guide to Prompt Engineering and Productivity with Gemini

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3501

Presenter

Google

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3501

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

Sharing Student Voice Classroom Podcasting

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3507

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Dr. Dani Sloan helps educators lead, research, and teach digital citizenship. She's a UEN Product Manager and Instructor at the University of Utah. She is a former Elementary Teacher and current mom to a seventh grader. Dani is passionate about preparing students for a digital world... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3507

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

Congruence and Your Teaching Practice

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2214

Limited Capacity seats available

During this reflective session, teachers will work to align their values with their teaching practice as one step towards protecting against burnout and demoralization.

Presenter

Bob Violano

instructional coach, Canyons School District

I am an instructional coach at Mount Jordan Middle School with a background in science education and physics teaching. After moving from Connecticut to Utah in 2008, I earned a Master’s in Secondary Education and a Master’s of Science in Physics Teaching from the University of... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2214

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, CTE, PE/Health, Special Education, Arts, Science
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin

9:30am MDT

High-Leverage Strategies for Behavioral Success

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2305

Limited Capacity seats available

Let's talk about high-leverage strategies for behavioral success! During our presentation you will learn proactive strategies to keep your classroom afloat. We will narrow in on three behavioral essentials: classroom structure; expectations, rules, and routines; and acknowledging appropriate behaviors. These strategies will help you create the calm, supportive, classroom students need for success. Come prepared to collaborate with colleagues sharing current strategies and solutions for tricky classroom behavioral issues.

Presenter

Krista Foncault

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Brittany Ashe

Instructional coach, Canyons School District

I have been in education for 14 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels. For the past 8 years, I have served as an instructional coach at the middle school level within the Canyons School District. I am deeply passionate about empowering both teachers and students... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2305

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Instructional Priority Classroom Management

9:30am MDT

Mindfulness in the Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

2416

Limited Capacity seats available

Participate in this session designed to explore effective ways to integrate movement and mindfulness practices into your classroom environment. We will cover a range of topics, including the benefits of yoga, the importance of brain breaks, and strategies for promoting overall wellness for both students and educators. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit!

Presenter

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Danae Gothard has been an Instructional Coach and Education Technology Coach in Canyons School District for 14 years. She has prior classroom experience in the elementary setting and is currently working with students in K-5.

Terilyn Hixson

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Teri was a classroom teacher for 23 years. She taught second and fourth grade. For the last 10 years, she has been an Instructional Coach in Canyons School District. She has a Master's Degree in Education with endorsements in Math, Reading, ESL, Early Childhood,Instructional Coaching... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2416

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors

9:30am MDT

Small Moves, Big Impact: Celebrating Students and Connecting Home

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3505

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores the high-impact return of two simple, sustainable strategies: showcasing student work and sending positive communication home.

Participants will learn easy, realistic ways to highlight student excellence—through classroom displays, shared spaces, and quick routines that make recognition visible without adding to your workload. We’ll also focus on how brief, positive messages to families can strengthen relationships, boost student confidence, and shift classroom culture in meaningful ways.

Best of all, this session emphasizes efficiency. Learn how to streamline your systems using tools like ParentSquare for quick communication, Google Sheets for simple tracking of student interactions, and MagicSchool AI to generate personalized, positive messages in seconds. These tools make it possible to build consistent, meaningful connections without spending hours outside of contract time.

Presenter

Kamil Harrison

Teacher, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3505

Audience Middle School Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI), ParentSquare
Instructional Priority Classroom Management, PBIS

9:30am MDT

Boost Student Success: Practical Executive Function Strategies for the Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3416

Empower students to thrive by intentionally teaching executive function skills. This interactive session shifts the focus from managing behavior to building capacity. Learn actionable "adult moves"—modeling metacognition, creating predictable routines, and using visual tools—that help students plan, prioritize, and sustain attention, bridging the gap between external support and self-regulation.

Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Karen Brown

School Psychologist Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3416

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, CTE, PE/Health, Special Education, Arts, Science
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports, Classroom Management, Executive Function

9:30am MDT

UDL: What is it? Why use it?

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

3406

This session will break down the basics of UDL and how you can incorporate it into your class in small chunks or in whole units

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Sydnie has 17 years in education and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction. She loves to nerd out about all things learning and EdTech. When she's not working, you can catch her playing with her two puppies, reading, or both.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3406

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, CTE, PE/Health, Special Education, Arts, Science
Audience Classroom Teachers, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports, STEAM/STEM, Writing

10:40am MDT

Level 2 Educator Tools- Navigating Prompt Writing and Output Customization with MagicSchool

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3511

This session builds on foundational skills to help educators use MagicSchool more effectively. Participants will learn how to craft stronger prompts, refine outputs using Raina and tool-specific features, and apply AI to personalize learning and support diverse student needs. Through hands-on practice and collaboration, teachers will gain confidence using AI to save time while strengthening instruction.

Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3511

10:40am MDT

Managing Student Chromebooks with LanSchool Air

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2511

Limited Capacity seats available

Introduction to the functionality of LanSchool Air. Setup and classroom uses as well as tips and tricks for monitoring student Chromebooks.

Presenter

Tyler Oliphant

Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2511

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:40am MDT

Grading for Growth: Rethinking Grading for Multilingual Learners

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3414

Are you struggling to grade your Multilingual Learners? Wondering if your grades reflect what students know—or just how well they speak and write in English?
In this interactive session, we’ll tackle one of the most common challenges educators face: how to grade MLs in ways that are both rigorous and equitable. If you’ve ever second-guessed a grade, adjusted expectations on the fly, or felt unsure how language proficiency should factor in—you’re not alone.
You’ll learn how to separate content understanding from language development and make grading decisions that are accurate, consistent, and fair.

Presenter

Leslie Allen

Specialist, Canyons School District

Amy Gutiérrez

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Amy has dedicated the past 26 years to education in various capacities, starting as a middle and high school ESL and Spanish teacher, then serving as a Culture and Equity Coordinator. Currently, she is a Teacher Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. Throughout her... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3414

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin, Instructional Coaches, Specialists

10:40am MDT

Practical Data Analysis

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3505

Limited Capacity seats available

How to use Canvas Student Analysis report and AI to improve instruction and PLC efficency.

Presenter

Josh Wallace

ELA Teacher, Canyon School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3505

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin

10:40am MDT

Career-Focused, Project-Based Learning: The Canyons Innovation Center and CAPS Approach

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2509

Limited Capacity seats available

This session highlights how the Canyons Innovation Center (CIC) and Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) model create meaningful, real-world learning experiences that prepare students for college and career success. Participants will explore how the CAPS model is integrated into existing programs to increase student engagement and relevance. The session will include an explanation of CAPS Pillars and examples of how CTEC teachers are currently implementing CAPS in their classrooms.

Presenter

Hulya Kablan

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2509

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Counselors, Admin

10:40am MDT

Designing Intentional Reading Experiences

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2307

Limited Capacity seats available

Stop hunting for the "perfect strategy" and start making your instructional thinking visible. This PD is designed to help you slow down and explore how intentional planning makes the same text more accessible and more rigorous for every student.

Presenter

Anne Clyde

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Alisha Dimapilis

Health Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2307

Audience Classroom Teachers, Admin

10:40am MDT

Digging Deeper: Document-Based Inquiry!

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3410

Limited Capacity seats available

Transform your social studies classroom into a hub of critical inquiry. This session equips middle and secondary educators with innovative strategies to bridge the gap between primary sources and contemporary real-world issues. Participants will walk away with actionable tools to empower students as lifelong learners and active, informed citizens.

Presenter

Jessica Edwards

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

I have been in education for 16 years with 15 years as a social studies teacher and one whole year as an instructional coach! I love getting to support teachers and see all the amazing things that they are doing in their classrooms! #bestjobever In my "free" time, I attempt to keep... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3410

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Social Studies

10:40am MDT

Easy ways to infuse inquiry

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2214

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation gives AVID aligned strategies for infusing inquiry and collaboration into any lesson to increase student engagement and rigor.

Presenter

Megan Orton

4th grade teacher

Jennifer Reese

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2214

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:40am MDT

Make it Mario: Low-Tech Ideas to Gamify your Curriculum

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2503

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Presenter

Kaylie Sullivan

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher

Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2503

Content Area Math, ELA, World Language/DLI, Social Studies, CTE, PE/Health, Special Education, Arts, Science
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin
Ed Tech Tool Google/CSDdocs
Instructional Priority Multilingual Supports, Classroom Management, SALTA, PBIS, Writing Instruction

10:40am MDT

Science of Reading- Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Why the Ear Leads the Way to the Eye

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2410

Limited Capacity seats available

Before a child can decode a word, they must be able to hear it. This session explores the speech-to-print connection, demonstrating how robust phonological and phonemic awareness serves as the runway for reading success.

Presenter

Leigh Ann Fisher

teacher specialist, Canyons District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2410

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin, SpEd

10:40am MDT

Struggling to have productive struggle? Tips for effective productive struggle in reading and math

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2412

Limited Capacity seats available

We will give tips on how to implement and strengthen productive struggle in your reading and math classes. Then we will engage in meaningful discourse and practice how to do it in your class next year.

Presenter

Linda Leavitt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Stacy Packard

Early Literacy Instructional Coach, Canyons School District/USBE

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2412

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:40am MDT

Things we’ve learned with Amplify

FILLING

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2218

Limited Capacity filling up

Presenter

Christina Van Dam

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Lauren Crowe

3rd Grade Teacher, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2218

Audience Elementary Teachers

10:40am MDT

Access for All: Making Strong Instruction Work for Every Learner

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2313

We will show how WICOR strategies can be utilized for every learner, with an emphasis on special education access. We plan to model and showcase at least one strategy for every WICOR element that can be used in most classrooms.

Presenter

Kayla Alexander

ACC Teacher

Susan Young

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2313

Content Area Special Education
Audience Middle School Teachers, Special Education
Instructional Priority AVID, Classroom Management

10:40am MDT

Fitting the Pieces: Making Arts Integration Work Across Every Subject Without Reinventing the Wheel

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3412

Limited Capacity seats available

Arts integration isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about enriching what you're already teaching. In this interactive session, we'll explore how to weave the arts into existing assignments and curricula in ways that feel natural, not forced. Regardless of what subject you teach, you'll discover practical strategies for helping students make powerful connections across disciplines. We'll look at how arts-integrated assignments boost retention, critical thinking, and student engagement.

Presenter

Sarah Mazuran

Visual Arts Teacher

Being a middle school Visual Arts teacher is important to me because it is one of the most rewarding jobs and it has become a deeply meaningful career. I never know what is going to happen that day in class but I do know that it will be dynamic and never boring! Everyday I get to... Read More →

Jenni Perkins

Instrumental Music Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3412

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:40am MDT

Writing to Learn Engagement Strategies

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2305

Limited Capacity seats available

This will focus on strategies for integrating writing as a learning tool into every grade level and content area. It is perfect for any educator who wants to unleash the power of writing to help students access rigorous content and deepen understandings through the frequent use of robust learning through writing strategies.

Presenter

Brittany Ashe

Instructional coach, Canyons School District

Andrea Wells

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Educator for 15+ years. Currently working as a secondary instructional coach. I enjoy collaborating on literacy strategies and working on remodeling projects around the house.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2305

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:40am MDT

Back to Basics with Google: Tips and Tricks for Getting Started and Beyond!

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2303

If you feel overwhelmed by technology, this session is the perfect place to slow down and build your confidence with the Google tools you use every day. We’ll cover information that can elevate your use with Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Drive by learning how to not only navigate these tools, but you’ll discover how they can enhance your instruction. Throughout the hour, we will focus on tips and tricks that make these tools that you can implement tomorrow. You’ll leave this session feeling empowered, with a handful of simple habits to integrate Google into your teaching practice.

Presenter

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Emma Moss is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District, as well as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Program Director in Utah. She founded the Utah AI Collaborative and leads monthly meet-ups on AI and innovation in education... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2303

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:40am MDT

Curating the Classroom: Engaging Students through Interactive Mini Museums

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3418

Presenter

Monica Alm

APPEL Coaching Coordinator, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3418

Instructional tools & Technology

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

10:40am MDT

Designing and Implementing Media Projects in the Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3509

From science and history documentaries to personal narratives, student media projects are a great way to increase engagement and enhance learning outcomes across content areas. In this session, educators will learn how to use classroom tools inWeVideo to facilitate media projects. We’ll share curricular resources and best practices for facilitating each stage of a media project from generating a topic to showcasing student work! By the end of this session, you’ll be ready to implement a student media project that builds academic vocabulary, content knowledge, and literacy while enhancing learning with21st century skills!

Outcomes:

Utilize WeVideo’s classroom tools and the assignment ideas library
Understand the phases of a long-form media project
Design and facilitate media projects with students

Presenter

Alexis Canas

Taylor Ripley

Product Marketing Manager, WeVideo

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3509

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:40am MDT

Hear Me Out: Expanding Learning with Adobe Podcast

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3507

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3507

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:40am MDT

Qmlativ for Elementary Teachers

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2216

This session prepares elementary teachers to confidently begin the school year using Qmlativ Student. Participants will explore essential daily workflows, including taking attendance, creating and managing seating charts, and using the gradebook. The session will also highlight new features and updates that streamline teacher workflows and improve access to data.

Presenter

Camille Cole

Instructional Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2216

Audience Elementary Teachers

10:40am MDT

The What, How, and Why of NotebookLM

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3406

This session is perfect for beginners who want to learn about what NotebookLM can do and how they can use it for lesson planning or supporting student learning. We'll discuss what it is, how to use it, and why you'd pick it over other options.

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3406

Audience Classroom Teachers

10:40am MDT

Unit planning, reimagined: Design-driven instruction with Canva

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3600

Limited Capacity seats available

Imagine being able to effortlessly brainstorm creative activities, student engagement tools, assessment ideas, and save time while creating unit plans from start to finish in one space. With Canva's Visual Suite, Magic Write, Magic Design, Canva Sheets, and other Al-powered tools, you can! Streamline your workflow, use data to drive instruction, differentiate, and create engaging materials and activities all in one platform with Canva Education.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
*This session is designed to be hands-on; please come with a charged device to create and follow along.

Presenter

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3600

Instructional tools & Technology

10:40am MDT

Your Google AI Teaching Assistant : Streamling Courses and Research with NotebookLM

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3501

Presenter

Google

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3501

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:40am MDT

AI for Administration: Communication and Collaboration

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2406

This session equips principals and instructional coaches to use approved AI tools to strengthen staff communication, streamline collaboration, and maintain clear, consistent messaging across a school. Learn how to draft staff emails, summarize PLC or leadership meetings, create agendas, and support alignment across teams while saving time. You’ll work through practical, school-based scenarios that improve clarity and reduce communication overload to support your application of AI for communication and collaboration!

Presenter

Scott Christensen

ELA Specialist, Canyons School District

Scott Christensen brings 20+ years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and education specialist in grades K-12 in public schools and charter schools from Washington State, Florida, North Dakota, and Utah. He has taught English/Language Arts in grades 7-11... Read More →

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Jonathan Stewart has been an educator for over 20 years. He is a facilitator and trainer for the AI in K12 project for the Utah State Board of Education. He is also the co-lead of the AI team in Canyons School District in Sandy, UT, in addition to other projects related to education... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2406

Audience Admin

10:40am MDT

Re-Tuning Your Teaching: Preventing Burnout in Music Ed

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2501

Limited Capacity seats available

Calling all Performing Arts Teachers. Come participate in a round table discussion on best strategies to avoid teacher burnout. Hear from veteran teachers on what strategies have best help them stay in the field, and learn some new tips from recent educational books on how to avoid burnout.

Presenter

Jaron Putnam

Choir Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2501

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:40am MDT

Beyond Labels: Supporting Diverse Special Education Classifications in the Gen Ed Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3416

As inclusion becomes the standard, general education classrooms are increasingly diverse, serving students with a wide range of needs. This session provides a practical overview of common special education classifications—including Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Impairment (OHI/ADHD), and Speech/Language Impairments. Moving beyond formal definitions, we will explore how these classifications manifest in daily learning, social interactions, and behavior. Participants will gain teacher-friendly strategies for implementing accommodations and modifications, foster a truly inclusive environment, and learn how to collaborate effectively with specialists to support every learner.

Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3416

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin

10:40am MDT

Math Anxiety and Asset Based Instruction

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

3503

Limited Capacity seats available

Math Anxiety in students, making math a safe space to learn, be wrong and take risks. Strategies and bullet points about asset based teaching- "Transform Your Math Class Using Asset-Based Teaching for Grades 6-12"

Presenter

Lisa Boyce

Teacher

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3503

Content Area Math
Audience Middle School Teachers, Upper Elementary 4-5
Ed Tech Tool Secondary Canvas, Google/CSDdocs

10:40am MDT

Mindfulness in the Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2416

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Terilyn Hixson

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2416

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors

10:40am MDT

Recess for Administrators: Supporting Systems

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2212

Limited Capacity seats available

Administrators are invited to come learn about how supporting systems (and their recess team) can lower incidents outside at recess (and the chances of them going back into the classrooms!)

Presenter

Meredith Dolny

Specialist

Chat with me about all things play and movement! Recess, PE, movement in your classroom--anything!

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2212

Audience Admin

10:40am MDT

Trauma Informed Practices in Schools: Building Resilience

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2505

Limited Capacity seats available

Educators will realize the impact of childhood trauma, recognize what childhood trauma looks like and learn how to respond.

Presenter

Chanci Loran

Program Administrator, Canyons School District, Student Wellness Services

BJ Weller

Assistant Director of Student Wellness Services, Canyons School District

BJ Weller, M.Ed, LCSW, is the Assistant Director of Student Wellness Services in Canyons School District. He began his career as a school social worker and counselor in Granite School District, where he helped design their K–12 school counseling model. He later served as an administrator... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2505

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin

10:40am MDT

Using EdPlan to help with IDEA Compliance for Administrators

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT

2507

Limited Capacity seats available

I would like to present to administrators how to use and navigate edplan so they may be able to keep up on the compliance of IDEA within their buildings.

Presenter

Derick Menlove

Teacher Specialist

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2507

Audience Admin

11:40am MDT

Lunch Day 1 - Zupas choice of sandwich or salad

Tuesday June 2, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm MDT

Cafeteria

Tuesday June 2, 2026 11:40am - 12:40pm MDT
Cafeteria

12:40pm MDT

Reverse-engineering student creativity in Canva: Projects, polls, and workflow

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3600

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, educators will start by identifying desired outcomes for student projects to guide the development and communication of expectations and resources. We will explore various Canva project workflows tailored to students' end goals. By planning projects in reverse, we ensure students have the necessary materials to understand expectations, while allowing them to create personalized projects that showcase their comprehension and unique perspectives. By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of project iteration, integrating polls, and student use-cases in Canva.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
*This session is designed to be hands-on; please come with a charged device to create and follow along.

Presenter

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3600

12:40pm MDT

AI for Administrators: Data Analysis

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2406

This session prepares school leaders to utilize AI as a powerful thought partner for interpreting complex datasets to drive school improvement. Learn how to use approved tools like Gemini to summarize trends from assessments, surveys, and observations into clear, actionable highlights. Participants will practice tasks such as identifying instructional needs, evaluating team functioning and understanding fiscal impact while learning how to "scrub" information to avoid uploading PII or sensitive student-level data. You’ll work through practical exercises to bridge the gap between raw data and school-wide decisions, ensuring you keep the “human in the loop” to maintain accuracy and professional judgment while reducing the manual burden of data analysis.

Presenter

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2406

Audience Admin

12:40pm MDT

Mastery Connect: Updates and New Features

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3505

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will focus on new updates and improvements to Mastery Connect. A catchy description will be updated at a later time :)

Presenter

Scott Lambert

specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3505

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin

12:40pm MDT

Amplify manipulatives with Amplify

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2503

The Amplify Math program is designed to build conceptual understanding through problem-based and hands-on learning complimented by student discourse/conjecture. We have piloted the curriculum and have had time to synthesize its impact on our students, ourselves, and as a grade level. In our presentation, we recognize that some teachers may struggle with how to effectively integrate math manipulatives in ways that truly support the program’s instructional design rather than simply adding “extra materials.”

Our session will provide practical strategies for using manipulatives intentionally within Amplify Math lessons to strengthen conceptual understanding, support struggling learners, and increase student engagement. Participants will explore how physical tools such as base-ten blocks, fraction models, number lines, counters, and area models can be used to bridge concrete, representational, and abstract thinking within Amplify’s problem-based framework.

The session will include classroom examples, model lesson segments, and opportunities for teachers to practice selecting and using manipulatives aligned to specific Amplify activities.
Participants will leave with ready-to-implement strategies for helping students make sense of mathematics through hands-on learning while maintaining fidelity to the Amplify program.

Presenter

Ann Fisher

4th grade teacher, Canyons School District

Emily Weigel

Teacher, Canyons District

I’m a creative and engaged educator who loves designing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students. I also keep my community in mind while balancing classroom work, PBL projects, and STEAM advocacy efforts. At my core, I value curiosity, growth, and helping others find... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2503

Audience Elementary Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Bridging UDL and Accommodations for Inclusive Classrooms

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3416

Discover how to move from reactive accommodations to proactive, inclusive design. This session explores the intersection of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and legal academic accommodations, demonstrating how UDL principles—multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression—can reduce the need for individual adaptations. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies to design flexible learning environments that proactively meet diverse learner needs, saving time while improving access for everyone.

Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3416

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Hands On Geometry with Chalk Line and Tape Measure

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3503

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn geometry the way home builders actually use it.

In this hands-on class, math teachers will use chalk lines, tape measures, and real layout techniques to explore concepts like parallel, perpendicular, square, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

Participants will snap lines, lay out corners, and solve real-world geometry problems using construction tools and methods. It’s practical, active, and a fun way to connect math to the real world.

Presenter

Nathan Hampton

Teacher, Canyons School District

I teach Construction Management at CTEC. Our class is building a house. I am all about building and CTE.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3503

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Movement in the Classroom: New and Review

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2212

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will help guide the different types of movement you can add throughout your schedule. From burning energy to calming down, this session will help your students get into their best learning mindset.

Presenter

Meredith Dolny

Specialist

Chat with me about all things play and movement! Recess, PE, movement in your classroom--anything!

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2212

Audience Elementary Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Percussion Pedagogy Workshop - Bret Hughes, Park City SD

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

1123

Percussion pedagogy and methods workshop taught by a percussion expert in the area, and sponsored by Summerhays music.

Note - this was requested by Instrumental Music teachers, who said a session of this nature would make them more likely to attend the conference. This would need to take place in the Band room at Brighton High School.

Presenter

Bret Hughes

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
1123

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Restoring Power to the (Little) People: Elevating Student Choice to Demonstrate and Extend Learning

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2214

Limited Capacity seats available

Multiple studies confirm that there is incredible power in giving students structured choices in how they access and demonstrate learning. Relinquishing ownership over what learners get out of their time with you can be scary - but it doesn't have to be! This session will explore strategies for increasing student choice in large and small ways, both to demonstrate learning and to extend it utilizing modality personalization and choice differentiation. Come ready to talk about choice boards, randomization, authentic assessment, and other strategies for putting students in the driver seat of their education. Appropriate for all content areas and grade levels.

Presenter

Nathaniel Ricks

Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Canyons School District

I teach 7th Grade Utah Studies at Draper Park Middle School. I've taught a number of the Social Studies subjects at public and charter schools in Utah and Colorado, as well as teaching World and US History survey courses at Pikes Peak Community College and BYU-Idaho. I like reading... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2214

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Science of Reading- Let’s Talk: Oral Language

FILLING

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2410

Limited Capacity filling up

Before children decode words, they must understand them. Explore oral language as the foundation for the five pillars of reading. Learn how a talk-rich environment builds the critical expressive vocabulary necessary for long-term literacy success.

Presenter

Leigh Ann Fisher

teacher specialist, Canyons District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2410

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin, SpEd

12:40pm MDT

Easy and Effective Ways to Infuse Inquiry

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2507

Limited Capacity seats available

In this interactive session, you will immerse yourself in a new blend of easy and innovative inquiry-infused strategies that promise to elevate rigor and engagement in your classroom. These strategies are not only simple to implement, but also require minimal preparation, making them accessible to teachers of all experience levels. Please join us to discover and engage in practical techniques that immediately enhance student learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to infuse your classroom with inquiry-based strategies that amplify rigor, collaboration, student engagement, and relational capacity.

Presenter

Amy Guyaux

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Jay Rudel

AVID Specialist

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2507

Audience Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches and District Specialists

12:40pm MDT

ImmersionED: Step Into History. Make the Call. Live the Outcome.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2509

Limited Capacity seats available

ImmersionED is a scenario based interactive website with adaptive simulations to help deepen learning, build content knowledge and critical thinking skills. It is aligned to the state standards and includes lesson plans and auto-graded assignments with feedback. The kids are asked to make decisions and support their decisions but the best part is each decision will lead to different outcomes and the program adapts as they respond to help them build skills of defending their decisions or guiding them to make better decision. It is like a choose your own adventure but based on real history. This can be done as a class, alone, or multiplayer. Right now they have US, Modern World, Ancient World, and Geography but they are partnering with Universities to create and expand so in the near future will be Economics, Business, Math, Science and more PLUS a create your own course where you can build a course from scratch with the help of AI.

Presenter

Christiana Forbush

Social Studies Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2509

Content Area Social Studies
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers
Ed Tech Tool Artificial Intelligence (AI), Secondary Canvas
Instructional Priority Scaffolding, Opportunities to Respond, Feedback

12:40pm MDT

Socratic Seminars: Speaking & Listening by Design

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2218

Limited Capacity seats available

This professional development session supports educators with a practical system for implementing AVID Socratic seminars at elementary and secondary levels—grounded in WICOR/WISR learning supports and structured around four phases: text selection, preparation, execution, and reflection. Participants will learn how to facilitate rigorous classroom discussions that build academic language, critical thinking, and speaking & listening skills while maintaining high challenge and high support for all learners. The result is a sustainable approach to structured dialogue that increases rigor and deepens student engagement across content areas.

Presenter

Ashley Skillman

Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2218

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

12:40pm MDT

The Book was Better (But Was it Really?): Using Book-to-Media Adaptations in Instruction

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3410

Limited Capacity seats available

The Book Was Better explores the thrills and pitfalls of middle-grade and young adult book-to-movie adaptations. We will examine how beloved stories are transformed—sometimes faithfully, sometimes frustratingly—when they hit the big screen or streaming platforms. From casting controversies to plotline overhauls, the conversation will dive into what adaptations get right, what they get wildly wrong, and why it matters to tween and teen readers. It will also highlight how these adaptations can be leveraged in the classroom and library to spark engagement, fuel book circulation, and support media literacy conversations. Attendees will leave with programming ideas, booklists, and talking points to help students critically compare page and screen.

Presenter

Gretchen Zaitzeff

District library media specialist, Canyons School District

As co-lead of the Utah Information, News, and Media Literacy Collaborative, Gretchen Zaitzeff brings a strong background in fostering critical media engagement and empowering educators to integrate information, news, and media literacy across the curriculum. She works as the District... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3410

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Teacher-librarians

12:40pm MDT

AI & Escape Rooms

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2305

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Chandra Martz is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Canyons School District, where she supports DTL and STEAM initiatives. She has been working in educational technology since 2012, helping K–12 educators and students integrate innovative tools and practices that enhance... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2305

Instructional Tools & Technology

12:40pm MDT

Boosting creativity in your classroom | Lucid in Canvas

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3412

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session we will cover the basics of using Lucid in Canvas to give students more opportunities to immerse themselves in the learning process through creation and interactive learning activities. Here are a couple key concepts we will review:
Walkthrough the basics of Lucid in Canvas and how to use it with students
Review examples of creative learning activities and project ideas from other teachers
Explore a variety of ready to use templates that you can use with your students
Create your own creative learning activity by customizing a template or starting from scratch

Presenter

Vanessa Cicero

Coach and Trainer, Lucid for Education

Classroom Teacher (7 years), EdTech Coach (7 years), and Lucid Coach and Trainer (3 years)

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3412

Instructional Tools & Technology

12:40pm MDT

Google AI on Campus: A Pratical Guide to Integrity, Policy and, Career Readiness

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3501

Presenter

Google

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3501

Instructional Tools & Technology

12:40pm MDT

Podcasting for the Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3509

Student podcasting is a great way to enhance learning by turning any traditional writing assignment into a highly-engaging media project where students create work that can be shared with an authentic audience. In this session, you’ll learn how to use WeVideo’s voice recorder, audio editing tools, and music and sound effects from the stock media library to enhance audio storytelling! We’ll also share curricular resources educators can use to implement podcasting projects that enable students to demonstrate core content knowledge, use academic vocabulary in an authentic context, and achieve common core literacy standards.

Outcomes:

Understand the benefits of student podcasting projects
Learn how to use audio editing tools to produce a podcast
Learn how to design and implement student podcasting projects

Presenter

Alexis Canas

Taylor Ripley

Product Marketing Manager, WeVideo

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3509

Instructional Tools & Technology

12:40pm MDT

Qmlativ Student for Secondary Teachers

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2216

This session prepares middle and high school teachers to confidently begin the school year using Qmlativ Student. Participants will explore essential daily workflows, including taking attendance, creating and managing seating charts, and using the gradebook. The session will also highlight new features and updates that streamline teacher workflows and improve access to data.

Presenter

Camille Cole

Instructional Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2216

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

12:40pm MDT

The What, How, and Why of NotebookLM

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3406

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3406

Audience Classroom Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Unleashing Creativity: Procreate Drawing App for Every Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2501

Limited Capacity seats available

Bring creativity to life in your classroom with a hands-on drawing lesson using Procreate on iPads. This engaging training helps teachers learn simple, practical techniques to guide students in digital art—no prior experience required. You’ll discover how to use Procreate’s intuitive tools, design step-by-step lessons, and inspire student creativity across subjects. Perfect for boosting engagement, integrating technology, and building confidence in both teachers and students.

Presenter

Meghan Schott

Art Teacher

Jean Leonard

Health teacher

I have been teaching art 14 years. I have taught art to every grade. I love my faith, the truth, my family and anything country. I am not a city girl. 😊

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2501

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Your New Assessment Workflow: AI to Canvas Quiz in Minutes

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3418

Limited Capacity seats available

Teachers will learn a practical workflow for creating quality, standards-aligned assessments using AI and importing them directly into Canvas. Instead of starting from scratch, participants will use structured prompts to generate questions, format them quickly for Canvas import, and build a ready-to-use quiz during the session.

The session includes a live demonstration of the full process and guidance on writing effective prompts for assessment. Participants will then create and import their own assessment with support.

Participants will leave with a completed Canvas quiz and a repeatable workflow they can use to save time while maintaining instructional quality.

Presenter

Jackie Ricks

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

I’m passionate about inquiry-based, active learning strategies to support teaching and learning. I love trying to make systems more efficient and applicable. I also have a penchant for learning new things!

Wendy Shields

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3418

Audience Classroom Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Building Instructional Capacity Through Principal–Coach Partnerships

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2313

Effective collaboration between administrators and instructional coaches is essential for building instructional capacity and achieving school goals. In this panel session, principals and instructional coaches will share real-world experiences and strategies for building strong, productive partnerships grounded in trust, role clarity, and shared purpose. Panelists will highlight how they align around instructional priorities, use coaching to support teacher growth, and create systems that connect coaching to school improvement efforts. Participants will walk away with practical ideas and actionable approaches to strengthen the administrator–coach partnership in their own schools.

Presenter

Andrew Jones

Specialist, Canyons School District

Andrew is the High School Science Specialist for the Instructional Supports Department. He is passionate about the implementation of 3D science in classrooms.

Ken Rowley

Principal

Sandy LeCheminant

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Sandy LeCheminant is an instructional coach and educational leader with over four decades of experience in public education. She specializes in personalized professional learning, data-informed instructional practices, and collaboration to enhance student achievement. Sandy supports... Read More →

Krista Edwards

Instructional Coach

Stacy Kurtzhals

Principal

Susie Baer Young

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tracy Stacy

Principal

Amy Hansen

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2313

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin

12:40pm MDT

Lessons in Leadership From The Culture Code

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3507

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3507

Professional Learning & Educator Growth

12:40pm MDT

Motivating Students Through Choice, Rewards, and Recognition

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2307

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will empower participants to motivate their students through relevant examples of STUDENT CHOICE through choice boards in Google Docs/Google Slides, REWARDS through tracker charts in Google Docs, and RECOGNITION through badges and certificates in Canva. Presenters will show several examples and allow attendees to make copies of resources that could be utilized in the elementary classroom. Come away from this session with new ideas and ready-to-use materials!

Presenter

Stephanie Glover

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Stephanie Glover is an Instructional Coach at Altara Elementary. She has been working in the field of education since 2007 in various positions such as an Elementary Ed Tech Coach as well as a 2nd-5th grade teacher. In 2007, Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary... Read More →

Tami Dautel

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2307

Audience Elementary Teachers

12:40pm MDT

The Motivation Barrier

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2416

Limited Capacity seats available

In the past, extrinsic motivators helped students succeed in school. The challenge today is developing strong intrinsic motivation in students. By focusing on Challenge, Autonomy, and Relationships, teachers may be able to start to tear down motivation barriers.

Presenter

Bradley Moss

ISD Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2416

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Youth Academy: Panel

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2505

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Chanci Loran

Program Administrator, Canyons School District, Student Wellness Services

Jessi Cummings

Tiffany Enger Smith

Student Support Teacher

Felipe Martin

Youth Academy Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2505

Safe & Supportive Environment

12:40pm MDT

Clarity at New Heights: Elevating How We Identify and Support Multilingual Learners Shift the lens. Change the outcome.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

3414

Clarity leads to equity. What we notice shapes what we do.
In this session, educators will elevate their lens to determine the difference between language development and potential learning needs through a data-informed approach. Participants will examine student behaviors across domains, engage in collaborative analysis using real scenarios, and strengthen decision-making to ensure Multilingual Learners receive the right support at the right time—with clarity and confidence.

Presenter

Amy Gutiérrez

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Beverly Barringer

Administrator, Federal and State Programs

Amy Buckley

SLP & Itinerant Staff Specialist, Canyons School District

Karen Brown

School Psychologist Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3414

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin, Special Ed Teachers, SST, Instructional Coaches, Specialists

12:40pm MDT

Stronger Referrals, Better Support: A teacher's guide to SLP qualification criteria

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2303

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation provides an overview of the role of the school Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and how speech-language services support students in the school setting. It explains the types of communication skills SLPs address—including speech, language, social communication, and fluency—and how these areas can impact academic success and classroom participation. The presentation also outlines the referral process, including common signs that a student may benefit from a speech-language evaluation and how teachers and staff can collaborate with the SLP to support students’ communication needs.

Presenter

Alexis Garzarelli

SLP

Taylor Cracroft

SLP

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2303

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Supporting teachers through the Child Find Process

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2412

Limited Capacity seats available

My title can be changed if you have a more creative one, but my presentation would be about a system I created to help teachers know what interventions are needed and how to track the data as we refer students for special education. I put all of the information into one place for each teacher and we refer back to it throughout the year.

Presenter

Karlie Aardema

Assistant Principal, Canyons School District

Using technology to support instructional priorities in the classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2412

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin

12:40pm MDT

Wonders Newcomer Lessons for Language Aquisition

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT

2414

Limited Capacity seats available

Feedback Survey

This presentation will share lessons created to supplement the Wonders Newcomers Guide. These lessons support additional practice and monitoring of the target vocabulary. Come learn about how to access and use these lessons and all the supporting components.

*Note: this presentation was shared last year, so please note that it is not new, if you have already attended.

Resources shared are found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XpnMukxJV66CpnKRL0YFmUk_TgMjlKK5

Presenter

Emily Russo

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Emily is an instructional coach at Peruvian Park Elementary. She has been a coach for Canyons School District for 10 years. Before joining Canyons she taught elementary school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2414

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Coding Creativity: A Teacher's Guide to Canva Code

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3600

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore the creative potential of Canva Code, a feature that lets you design custom, interactive coded widgets without any coding experience needed. Whether you want a random name selector, a custom game to assist students with vocabulary, or a simulation to help them grasp complex concepts, Canva Code has you covered. Participants will have the opportunity to design their own custom app for classroom use.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced
*This session is designed to be hands-on; please come with a charged device to create and follow along.

Presenter

Amy DeLair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3600

1:50pm MDT

Mastering the Canyons Data Dashboard: Data-Driven Decision Making for School Leaders

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3503

Limited Capacity seats available

The Canyons Data Dashboard offers administrators a comprehensive platform for monitoring student achievement, tracking progress toward goals, and making evidence-based decisions. In this hands-on work session, you'll develop proficiency in navigating the dashboard, extracting key data points, and translating insights into actionable school improvement strategies. Participants will gain the skills and confidence needed to efficiently access student success data and use it to inform leadership decisions.

Presenter

Jeff Murry

Director of Tech Development, Canyons School District

Hal Sanderson

Director of Research & Assessment, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3503

Audience Admin

1:50pm MDT

Reflect, Respect, Review: The Importance of Self and Peer Evaluations for Every Subject in Every Grade

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2505

Limited Capacity seats available

Self and peer reflection is a powerful instructional strategy that helps students take ownership of their learning, develop critical thinking skills, and improve the quality of their work. This presentation will introduce teachers to simple, practical ways to incorporate self and peer reflections into any subject area at any grade level. Participants will learn how to create clear reflection prompts, establish classroom expectations for constructive feedback, and use rubrics and/or guiding questions to help students evaluate their own work and the works of their peers. By implementing structured reflection activities, teachers can help students build metacognitive skills, strengthen collaboration, and develop a deeper understanding of learning goals.

Presenter

Sarah Mazuran

Visual Arts Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2505

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Using PLT4M to Build Data-Driven Strength & Conditioning Programs

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3505

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will demonstrate how teachers can use PLT4M to organize workouts, track student progress, and deliver structured strength and conditioning instruction. Participants will learn how to build training programs, monitor performance data, and increase student accountability through real-time tracking tools that support physical education and athletic development.

Presenter

Alyssa Dalton

Teacher, Corner Canyon High

Alyssa Dalton is a PE and Health teacher and the Head Track & Field Coach at Corner Canyon High Schoo. Prior to teaching, she worked as a personal trainer at VASA Fitness and coached athletes privately for speed and power development. She continues to bring a strong performance and... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3505

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Amplify manipulatives with Amplify

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2503

Presenter

Ann Fisher

4th grade teacher, Canyons School District

Emily Weigel

Teacher, Canyons District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2503

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:50pm MDT

From Video to Lesson in Minutes: Discover RetroReport

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2509

Limited Capacity seats available

RetroReport is free to use and is a Nonprofit, non-partisan, independent journalism organization - focused on short-form documentaries. You can explore by subject it has Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Environmental Science, Civics, Geography, World History, US History, and more. It has everything you need to use it in class tomorrow (or right away). It is free for teachers to use and it combines videos with resources so it has questions already set up for you with quizzes, discussion questions, and connection assignments.

Presenter

Christiana Forbush

Social Studies Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2509

Content Area Social Studies, Science, ELA
Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Movement in the Classroom: New and Review

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2212

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Meredith Dolny

Specialist

Chat with me about all things play and movement! Recess, PE, movement in your classroom--anything!

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2212

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Number Talks & the BFF Kit=A Perfect Match

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2303

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

We will be diving into Number Talks in lower and upper grades while taking a special look at the BFF Kit (required next year in our math block) components and implementing them in your classroom.

Presenter

Paige Martinez

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Cathy Bruner

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2303

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Performance Materials Reading Session

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

1119

Limited Capacity seats available

A reading session of performance materials for performing arts teachers from digital databases such as JWPepper and Drama Notebook (both of whom CSD has district contracts with).

Presenter

J.P. Kentros

Arts Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
1119

Content Area Arts
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Productive Engagement with Cooperative Learning

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2313

Introduce teachers to a variety of cooperative learning strategies that would allow students to be engaged in the productive struggle of learning all without a device. Strategies can be used in any content area.

Presenter

Amy Hansen

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2313

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Science of Reading- Cracking the Code: Phonics

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2410

Limited Capacity seats available

Phonics is the bridge between the sounds of our speech and the symbols on the page. We will dive into systematic approaches for mapping phonemes to graphemes, ensuring students have the tools to translate their spoken vocabulary into reading mastery. Discover how to make decoding feel like a "lightbulb moment" rather than a chore.

Presenter

Michele Edem

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2410

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin, SpEd

1:50pm MDT

Universal Design in Elementary School

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2414

Limited Capacity seats available

We will introduce Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with examples of how to integrate them in to the elementary school classroom.

Presenter

Cari O'Neil

Instructional Coach, CSD

I am the Instructional Coach at Oak Hollow Elementary and love it! I have been a middle school Spanish, history and reading teacher, reading specialist and instructional coach. I am passionate about literacy and love seeing students learn to read. In my personal time, I enjoy spending... Read More →

Holly Sorenson

2nd grade teacher, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2414

Audience Elementary Teachers, Admin

1:50pm MDT

Engaging and rigorous strategies to improve learning

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2214

Limited Capacity seats available

We will present simple interactive collaborative strategies to increase engagement and rigor in classrooms everyday across all content areas

Presenter

Leigh Anstadt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Zachary Van Dyke

Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2214

Audience Classroom Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Reciprocal Teaching: Integrating Reading Comprehension Skills to Increase Student Engagement

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2218

Limited Capacity seats available

Reciprocal teaching is a way students can take more responsibility for their reading and learning. Through the use of predicting, clarifying, questioning and summarizing, students share the reading comprehension responsibilities, then have an authentic student-driven discussion about the text's content. We will focus on what reciprocal teaching can look like in an elementary classroom.

Presenter

Rachelle Pease

Instructional Coach

Heidi Vincent

Instructional Coach

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2218

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Student Talk

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3414

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

This presentation focuses on how to get students engaged with content through partner, small group, and whole class discussions. I’ll share practical strategies to help students overcome the common obstacles that keep them from talking, along with teaching moves that help create a classroom environment where student talk and ideas are encouraged, valued, and rewarded.

Presenter

Raquel Bucio

8th Grade Science Teacher, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3414

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Accessible Printmaking using a 3D Intaglio Printroller

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3410

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn about making an accessible Etching Print roller using 3D printing. This eliminates the cost and space barriers to get into Intaglio printing by making a miniature Print roller perfect for 2x2 inch prints. The small size also allows students to work fast and using 3D printing makes it very cost effective. We will go over free use files, materials needed in addition to 3D filament, and other best practices when using the miniature Print roller.

Presenter

Kristy Dunn

Visual Art Teacheer

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3410

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

1:50pm MDT

How to Create a Kiva Plank Challenge in Your Classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2305

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2305

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:50pm MDT

How to make your discussions more engaging | Whiteboarding in Canvas

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3412

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session we will cover the basics of using Lucidspark, a collaborative digital whiteboard, to enhance your class discussion and make them more engaging for all students. Here are a couple key concepts we will review:
Tips for structuring successful discussion boards | frames, paths, table of contents
How to use facilitator controls to focus student collaboration | locking, hiding, call student to me
Review different ways students can engage within the collaborative board | stickies, emojis, comments
Walkthrough how to embed collaborative Lucidspark boards onto the Canvas page | black L in the RCE
Try it out | try out a few example activities together and then make your own discussion board

Presenter

Vanessa Cicero

Coach and Trainer, Lucid for Education

Classroom Teacher (7 years), EdTech Coach (7 years), and Lucid Coach and Trainer (3 years)

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3412

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:50pm MDT

Inclusive by Design: Using Google AI to Enhance Accessiblity and UDL

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3501

Presenter

Google

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3501

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:50pm MDT

Level 3 Educator Tools- Enhancing Standards-Based Lessons with MagicSchool

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3511

This advanced session helps educators move from using AI tools to designing with them. Participants will unpack standards, create aligned projects and assessments, and build customized MagicSchool tools and chatbots using the Prompt Assistant. Through hands-on application, educators will learn how to streamline planning while creating more personalized, standards-aligned learning experiences.

Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3511

Instructional tools & Technology

1:50pm MDT

Video-Based Discussion: Quick Recording & ClassFeed

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3509

Elevate your classroom engagement by mastering the art of video-based communication. This session is designed to help you streamline your workflow using classroom essentials and pre-made content to save valuable planning time.
We will dive deep into two game-changing features:

Quick Recording: Learn how to capture and share authentic video moments in seconds.
ClassFeed: Discover how to centralize your assignments and discussions into a dynamic, social-media-style hub that keeps students connected and informed.

Whether you’re looking to flip your classroom or simply boost participation, you’ll leave with the tools to create a more interactive and accessible learning environment.

Presenter

Alexis Canas

Taylor Ripley

Product Marketing Manager, WeVideo

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3509

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:50pm MDT

AI for Administrators: Employee Feedback

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2406

This session empowers principals and district leaders to leverage approved AI tools for staff development and professional growth. Learn how to use AI to synthesize walkthrough notes into relevant and actionable feedback while maintaining your own authentic leadership voice.You’ll work through practical applications for professional evaluations—like CTESS and CLASS—focusing on streamlining documentation and data analysis while strictly adhering to confidentiality safeguards and PII masking protocols

Presenter

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2406

Audience Admin

1:50pm MDT

Radical Candor for Educators

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3507

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Dani Sloan

IT Product Manager, UEN - Utah Education Network

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3507

Professional Learning & Educator Growth

1:50pm MDT

Motivating Students Through Choice, Rewards, and Recognition

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2307

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Stephanie Glover

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tami Dautel

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2307

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:50pm MDT

The Motivation Barrier

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2416

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Bradley Moss

ISD Specialist, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

1:50pm MDT

15 tech tools to support Multilingual Learners

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3406

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces a curated collection of high-impact digital tools designed to support multilingual learners. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use resources and ideas that seamlessly integrate technology to scaffold learning while maintaining rigor and student voice.

Presenter

Lesli Morris

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Lesli Morris is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. She also holds ESL, instructional coaching, and educational technology endorsements, and is an ISTE Certified Educator.

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Audience All

1:50pm MDT

High Yield Strategies to Support all Learners

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

2507

Limited Capacity seats available

We will present on two strategies- Co-craft questions and QSSSA. We will also talk about assessments adaptions for ML students. Same rigor- different format.

Presenter

Sara Leonard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Kaitlin Portzline

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Making Advisory more than a study hall

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

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Limited Capacity seats available

How to make Advisory time meaningful at the middle school level

Presenter

Karlie Aardema

Assistant Principal, Canyons School District

Using technology to support instructional priorities in the classroom

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Audience Middle School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin

1:50pm MDT

Unlock the potential of inclusive education by mastering the art of mainstreaming

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT

3416

Unlock the potential of inclusive education by mastering the art of mainstreaming. This session provides general and special educators with practical strategies to successfully integrate students with IEPs into the general education setting. Participants will explore collaborative teaching models, methods for differentiating instruction, and ways to foster a welcoming classroom culture that benefits all learners. Join us to learn how to move beyond compliance to create a truly supportive environment where diverse learners can thrive academically and socially.

Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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