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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9:10am MDT

Wait! I have a full CTESS Evaluation next year?: I'm a Career 4 teacher and need a CTESS refresher before the school year starts

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

2416

For Career teachers only: Do you want to be even more “Effective” on your CTESS teacher evaluation? Do you have clarifying questions about the CTESS process? Do you want to be sure you understand the elements of CTESS? This workshop will review of the CTESS evaluation system through highlighting and providing exemplars of the key elements of the district teacher evaluation. It is a great place to bring your evaluation questions and provide a solid foundation for your next years’ CTESS.

Presenter

Shawnda Moss

Evaluations Specialist; APPEL Program Director

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2416

Professional Learning & Educator Growth

Audience Classroom Teachers

10:20am MDT

Want the Perfect Lesson? Tell a Story.

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT

2416

Science tells us that we think in stories, remember in stories, and make meaning of our experiences through stories. Students connect to the story structure in media and games they consume. Teachers can harness the power of narrative structure to build engaging lessons. Come explore what conflict, rising action, and resolution look like through an educator's lens and discover how story structure can help you build compelling and rigorous instruction.

Presenter

Bradley Moss

ISD Specialist, Canyons School District

Shawnda Moss

Evaluations Specialist; APPEL Program Director

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2416

Instructional Design & Planning

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Instructional Priority Explicit Instruction

12:20pm MDT

CTESS / Data Dashboard - CREATE Session

Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:20pm - 1:35pm MDT

2416

Presenter

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 →

Lora Tuesday Heathfield

Program Evaluation Coordinator, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:20pm - 1:35pm MDT
2416

Create Session

1:45pm MDT

Data is a four letter word: Collecting data in non-testing environments

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

2416

Teachers know that data helps them understand their students' progress and plan for instruction. However, teachers who work in classes that do not have standardized tests sometimes struggle in collecting student data. Let us help you prep for your next CTESS cycle or simply help you better understand by using your current assignments and activities as the basis of formal data collection.

Presenter

Bradley Moss

ISD Specialist, Canyons School District

Shawnda Moss

Evaluations Specialist; APPEL Program Director

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2416

Data-Based Decision Making

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

9:10am MDT

10:20am MDT

12:20pm MDT

1:45pm MDT

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