2026 Elevated Teaching Summit: Full Schedule

Vision

In Canyons School District, we believe that all stakeholders benefit from purposeful technology integration within the learning process, focusing on student achievement. Educational technology will be used to empower teachers, students, and other stakeholders to gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt, create, consume, and connect responsibly and ethically with the broader world in preparation for meaningful life opportunities.

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9:30am MDT

AVID Focused Note-Taking from the Elementary Perspective

OPEN SEATS

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

Instructional Priorities

Audience Elementary 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

12:40pm MDT

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

OPEN SEATS

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

Student Supports (MTSS)

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers

1:50pm MDT

Number Talks & the BFF Kit=A Perfect Match

FULL

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

2303

Limited Capacity full
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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

Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Elementary Teachers

9:30am MDT

10:40am MDT

12:40pm MDT

1:50pm MDT

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