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...
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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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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

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

2410

Limited Capacity seats available

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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
2416

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
3406

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
2507

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

2412

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
2412

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...
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Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
3416

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

7:30am MDT

Registration - for those who didn't attend 6/2

Wednesday June 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT

Auditorium

Wednesday June 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
Auditorium

8:00am MDT

What’s Possible with the Elevated 8

Wednesday June 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

Auditorium

Wednesday June 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Auditorium

9:10am MDT

Level 1 Student Tools- Getting Started with MagicSchool for Students

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

3600

This session introduces educators to MagicStudent and how it supports engaging, student-centered learning. Participants will explore how students can ask questions, develop ideas, and receive differentiated feedback within a teacher-guided environment. Educators will leave with practical strategies to integrate MagicStudent into classroom activities, helping students build confidence, deepen...
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Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3600

9:10am MDT

Data Dashboard 1.0

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

3503

Limited Capacity seats available

This will be an introduction on how to log in to Data Dashboard, dive into class data, look at specific student profiles, and record discipline and more that is under the umbrella under the basics of Data Dashboard.

Presenter

Anne Clyde

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3503

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

9:10am MDT

Qmlativ Student for Elementary Administrators

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

2216

This session prepares elementary 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,...
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Presenter

Camille Cole

Instructional Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2216

Audience Admin

9:10am MDT

Safe and Successful Creative Movement

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

2511

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore practical strategies for using creative movement as an instructional tool in elementary classrooms. This session introduces routines, games, and management techniques that help channel students’ energy into focused, safe learning experiences. Participants will practice simple movement approaches that support academic concepts while building physical awareness, spatial safety, and...
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Presenter

Mindy Curtis

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Dr. Mindy Curtis has been teaching, writing, devising, directing, choreographing, and producing in theatres, schools, and non-profit venues across the U.S. for decades. Her educational and theatrical work has consistently explored the power of content integration, collaborative creation... Read More →

Nicole Lopez

BTS Drama Teacher

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2511

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers

9:10am MDT

Science of Reading- A World of Words: Vocabulary

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

2410

Limited Capacity seats available

A student’s reading ceiling is often set by their oral vocabulary. We’ll examine how to cultivate a classroom that expands a child’s mental lexicon through rich conversation and explicit instruction. Learn how to turn everyday talk into a sophisticated toolkit for tackling complex texts.

Presenter

Lauren Watkins

APPEL Coaching Coordinator, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2410

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

9:10am MDT

Strategies for Engagement with Arts Integration

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

2307

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will share and apply arts integration strategies for all classroom teachers. It will connect you with ready-to-use strategies that can provided high level engagement strategies for student learning. We will explore how to use Arts Integration as a tool for assessment, allowing students to demonstrate competency through visual, performing, and media arts. Participants will also learn...
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Presenter

Shanda Stenger

Jamie Workman

K-12 Arts Specialist/ BTS Arts Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Jamie Workman brings a bold mix of experience and creativity to her role at the Utah State Board of Education, where she supports the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program. A Westminster University alum, Jamie started her career teaching in South Korea. When she returned... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2307

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers

9:10am MDT

The Magic of Math Making Math Concepts Tangible

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

2313

Limited Capacity seats available

In this interactive session, we will explore how to make abstract mathematical concepts tangible for K-5 students using hands-on manipulatives. We will discuss strategies for using tools like base ten blocks, fraction tiles and patter blocks to transform students from passive learners into active investigators. The presentation will model how to facilitate studdent-led discovery and foster...
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Presenter

Cindy Rowley

instructional coach, Canyons School District

Abigail Müller

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2313

Audience Elementary Teachers

9:10am MDT

You Can Do This: Practical Art and Music Integration Through Children's Literature

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

2501

Limited Capacity seats available

Want to bring the benefits of music and visual art into your elementary classroom, but feel unsure of where to begin? You aren't alone! This hands-on session breaks down the barriers to arts integration for general elementary educators by using a familiar and beloved tool: children's literature. In a supportive, scaffolded environment, we will explore: --Simple, engaging activities inspired by...
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Presenter

Sherise Longhurst

BTS Music Specialist

Cassie Walker

BTS Art Teacher, Lone Peak Elementary

Cassie Walker is an art educator with over 11 years of teaching experience. She currently works as a BTS Arts teacher in Canyons School District, where she has taught for the past nine years. Cassie has an MA in arts education and a BS in elementary education. Before her current role... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2501

Audience Elementary Teachers

9:10am MDT

Money in the Bank: Content Literacy Made Easy

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

3406

Literacy in the secondary classroom doesn't have to feel scary! In this session we'll provide easy, supportive techniques for how to build up all student vocabularies that you can build into your routines, regardless of content area. Literacy is everyone's responsibility, so let's help students grow their literacy skills!

Presenter

April Hamm

ELD/Literacy Teacher, Canyons School District

I am a Literacy teacher at Hillcrest High School. I have taught elementary school for many years, and I am very interested in using technology to increase students' reading ability and vocabulary. I have experience teaching small group intervention, ESL, and have worked with all grades... Read More →

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3406

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

9:10am MDT

Movement in Math

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

2212

Limited Capacity filling up

We're going to show ways to get students moving during the math block in elementary classes through active engagment.

Presenter

Meredith Dolny

Specialist

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

Shannon Saltzsieder

Second Grade Teacher, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2212

Audience Elementary Teachers

9:10am MDT

Structured Classroom Discussion in the Younger Grades

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

2509

Limited Capacity seats available

We will be presenting on how you can setup Structured Classroom Discussion in progression to go from partner talk to socratic seminar

Presenter

LaNae Goates

instructional coach, Canyons School District

Amy Dinkleman

Teacher

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2509

Audience Elementary Teachers

9:10am MDT

The journey from Spoon-feeding to Chopsticks: Using Rigor and Quality Interactions

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

3511

Limited Capacity seats available

Quality Interactions paired with maintaining rigor is key to learning.

Presenter

Courtney Long

Principal

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3511

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

9:10am MDT

Assistive Technology Sandbox: Hands-On Exploration

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

2305

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will be structured as an Assistive Technology Sandbox, where participants rotate through short, hands-on stations to explore tools that support student access, communication, and independence. Each station will feature a brief overview, quick demonstration, and time to interact with the technology while considering real classroom scenarios. The sandbox format encourages participants...
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Presenter

Michaela Ball

Teacher & AT/AAC Specialist, Canyons School District

Michele Edem

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2305

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin, Related Service Providers

9:10am MDT

Beyond Plagiarism: Reimaging Assessment & Assignments in the Age of AI

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

3501

Presenter

Google

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3501

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:10am MDT

Boost Your Efficiency: Teacher Hacks and Shortcuts

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

2505

Limited Capacity filling up

Back by popular demand! 😎

Ready to work smarter, not harder? Join us for a fast-paced session packed with practical tech tips across Outlook, Google Workspace, Canvas, Apple, Notability, and beyond. These basic, easy-to-implement strategies will help you streamline your workflow, save time, and simplify your day — starting immediately.

Presenter

Nicole Rudes

6th Grade Math Teacher, Canyons School District

Michelle Hall

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2505

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

9:10am MDT

Canva Reimagined: Unlock the Magic

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

2214

Presenter

Kayla Towner

Senior Product Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network

Kayla Towner is a Senior Product Trainer at the Utah Education Network (UEN) and, first and foremost, a passionate educator. She loves spending time with her family—playing soccer ⚽️, reading books 📚, hiking 🥾, and adventuring across Utah 🏔️. Kayla is dedicated to... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2214

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:10am MDT

ClassLink Analytics for Teachers

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

3507

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

ClassLink

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3507

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:10am MDT

Introduction to Interactive Video

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am 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...
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Presenter

Alexis Canas

Taylor Ripley

Product Marketing Manager, WeVideo

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3509

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:10am MDT

Matt Winters AI session 1

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

2303

Presenter

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, USBE

Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for USBE, the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network, specializing in Google Workspaces for Edu. He was also the Utah Coalition for... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2303

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:10am MDT

Nearpod for Beginners

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

2311

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Nearpod

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2311

Instructional Tools & Technology

9:10am MDT

Vibe Coding with Canva AI

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

3418

Limited Capacity seats available

Through live modeling and guided creation, teachers will learn how to build drag-and-sort activities, self-checking matching tasks, structured digital scavenger hunts, game-style review boards, and branching simulations that place students in realistic scenarios. The focus is on practical design moves that work across grade levels and content areas.

Presenter

Nicole Reitz-Larsen

Educator, Canyons School District

Jackie Ricks

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3418

Audience Classroom Teachers, Counselors

9:10am MDT

Determining Your Reality While Giving Yourself Compassion

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

3412

Limited Capacity seats available

How do you feel about your teaching right now? How do you make sure you know what's happening, while also being gracious to yourself.

Presenter

Rachel Marshall

Instructional Specialist, Canyons District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3412

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

9:10am MDT

How to Support Healthy Conflict in a Team

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

2218

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn about the differences between healthy and unhealthy conflict, why conflict is scary, how to facilitate healthy conflict in a team, and how to respond to unhealthy conflict.

Presenter

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Leigh Ann Fisher

teacher specialist, Canyons District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2218

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

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

Limited Capacity seats available

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...
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Presenter

Shawnda Moss

Evaluations Specialist; APPEL Program Director

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

Audience Classroom Teachers

9:10am MDT

Anti-Scam Academy

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

3410

Limited Capacity seats available

This session moves beyond basic digital safety checklists to teach students the crucial skill of healthy skepticism. We will introduce "Anti-Scam Academy" resources, which implement Civic Online reasoning's Three Questions. These questions help more students from being vulnerable to online manipulation to being information investigators. Resourcs available for all grades levels (K-12) . Let's...
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Presenter

Gretchen Zaitzeff

District library media specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3410

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

9:10am MDT

Tiered Behavior Classroom Interventions

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

2507

Limited Capacity seats available

Practical ways to intensify classroom behavior interventions to support tier 1, 2, and 3 behaviors.

Presenter

Danielle Lyons

Behavior Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2507

Audience Classroom Teachers, Admin

9:10am MDT

Don't Rain on the Rigor: Ditch the "Just-in Case" Umbrella

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

2412

Limited Capacity seats available

Why are we carrying umbrellas when the sun is out? "Just-in-Case" supports often protect students from a "storm" of struggle that never actually arrives. Join us to learn how to check the mathematical "weather" of your classroom. We’ll show you how to keep the supports in your pocket until the first drop of frustration hits, keeping the rigor bright and the breakthroughs splashing in.

Presenter

Cynthia Lloyd

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Cynthia Lloyd is the Elementary Math, Science, and STEM Specialist in Canyons School District who helps teachers unlock the power of math to spark scientific inquiry and real-world problem-solving. She is passionate about designing integrated, hands-on learning experiences that connect... Read More →

Carin Cushing

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2412

Audience Elementary Teachers

9:10am MDT

Effective Co-Teaching Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms

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

3416

** I would love for this to be a 2-3 session pathway focusing on basics, strategies, and relationships** Basics: This session provides a practical overview of co-teaching models—from Station Teaching to Team Teaching—designed to enhance student engagement and support diverse learners in general education settings. Participants will learn how to build professional relationships, share...
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Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Allison Duncan

Math Goddess, Canyons District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3416

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

9:10am MDT

Getting Back to The ABC's: Using Early Warning Data To Motivate Students

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

3505

Limited Capacity seats available

How a Simple Weekly A-B-C Check-In Improved Attendance, Engagement, and Passing Rates Many secondary schools struggle to make advisory periods meaningful for students and manageable for teachers. At Alta High School, the Building Leadership Team developed a simple weekly check-in system that helps students track three key indicators of success: Attendance, Behavior, and Class performance (A-B-C)....
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Presenter

Melissa Lister

Matt Schilling

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3505

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Admin

9:10am MDT

Gotta Catch ’Em All: Powering Up Secondary Instruction Through High Challenge and Strategic Supports

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

3414

Ready to power up your instruction and take your training to the next level? In this pop-culture themed interactive session, step into a model lesson that demonstrates how to maintain grade-level rigor in secondary classrooms while increasing access for all learners, especially Multilingual Learners (MLs). Through structured interaction, guided inquiry, and collaborative meaning-making,...
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Presenter

Amy Gutiérrez

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Scott Christensen

ELA Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3414

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin, Secondary Instructional Coaches

10:20am MDT

Level 2 Student Tools- Advancing Your Skills with MagicSchool for Students

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

3600

This session focuses on how educators can use MagicSchool data to inform instructional decisions. Participants will explore how student room insights and quizzes reveal patterns in understanding, engagement, and misconceptions. Educators will practice interpreting this data and translating it into targeted reteaching, enrichment, and differentiated follow-up, so every next step is purposeful and...
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Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3600

10:20am MDT

Intervention Vs. Extension - Responding when students don't understand and when they do.

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

3503

Limited Capacity filling up

We are learning how to respond when students don’t learn — and when they already have — without sacrificing pacing.

Presenter

Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3503

Audience Middle School Teachers

10:20am MDT

Maximizing Impact: Best Practices for PLCs in the Math Classroom

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

3412

Strong PLCs drive student achievement through collaboration and continuous improvement. This session explore research-based strategies to maximize PLC time including: setting clear goals and maintaining accountability, using data to inform instruction, fostering meaningful collaboration, structuring productive student-centered discussions. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to...
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Presenter

Derivita

Allison Duncan

Math Goddess, Canyons District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3412

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

10:20am MDT

The Evidence of "Aha!": Capturing Deeper Thinking in Amplify

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

2412

Limited Capacity seats available

How do we know when students are truly getting it—beyond just producing the correct answer? As we move toward full implementation of Amplify, this session explores how teachers can recognize and capture the evidence of deep thinking that happens during instruction—not just at the end of it. Participants will briefly explore Amplify’s formative assessment tools, then shift into the heart of...
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Presenter

Cynthia Lloyd

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Hannah Seguin

3rd Grade Teacher, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2412

Audience Elementary Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers

10:20am MDT

Class of ’86: A Pedagogical Time-Warp to the Future of Learning

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

2313

Limited Capacity seats available

Dust off your high-tops and grab your walkman—we’re going back to 1986 to discover the future of Tier 1 instruction! This high-energy session uses the iconic cinema of 40 years ago to decode the modern frameworks that drive student success today. We’ll look at how the "Class of ’86" can teach us to remove learning barriers through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and boost engagement...
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Presenter

Abigail Müller

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2313

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:20am MDT

Connecting Math to the Real World Through 3 Act Math Tasks

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

2414

Limited Capacity seats available

Attendees will learn how to bring highly engaging real world math problems into their classroom using the 3 Act Math Tasks from the BFF kit. This is our presentation from last year: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17UVBP3NckJawuaPEYydpDGGtJkTOBcP9KxyS1bkPVNU/edit?usp=sharing

Presenter

Maria Guizar

Coach, Canyons School District

Senja Merrill

Instructional Coach

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2414

Audience Elementary Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers

10:20am MDT

Games and Movement in the Classroom

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

2509

Limited Capacity filling up

Showing how to implement games and movement opportunities into the curriculum for increased OTR's and engagement

Presenter

Michelle Erb

Teacher, Altara Elementary/Canyons School District

Pat Denning

Elementary Teacher

I am a 3rd grade teacher from Altara Elem. I love to teach math and science and I do it all day long!

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2509

Audience Classroom Teachers

10:20am MDT

Safe and Successful Creative Movement

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

2511

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Mindy Curtis

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Nicole Lopez

BTS Drama Teacher

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2511

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers

10:20am MDT

Science of Reading- Beyond the Page: Comprehension

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

2410

Limited Capacity seats available

Comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading. This session explores how background knowledge and oral language skills synthesize to create deep meaning. Discover how to move beyond basic recall and teach students to engage in high-level discourse that fosters critical thinking.

Presenter

Bernice Allen

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2410

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

10:20am MDT

UDL & AI: Best Practice without Prep Overload

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

3406

In this session, we'll discuss what UDL is, why UDL is best practice for the classroom, and how you can incorporate AI into your lesson planning to make UDL feasible with the time you have. This course is for anyone that wants to learn about UDL as a beginner or anyone who knows UDL and wants to take it to the next level (intermediate/advanced). This session is for you!

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3406

Audience Classroom Teachers

10:20am MDT

Want the Perfect Lesson? Tell a Story.

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

2416

Limited Capacity seats available

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...
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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

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

10:20am MDT

You Can Do This: Practical Art and Music Integration Through Children's Literature

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

2501

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Sherise Longhurst

BTS Music Specialist

Cassie Walker

BTS Art Teacher, Lone Peak Elementary

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2501

Audience Elementary Teachers

10:20am MDT

Collaborative Quests: Enhancing Peer Collaboration through Student Talk

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

3414

What if AI could help students talk more, not less? In this hands-on model lesson, participants step into a student role and experience a collaborative simulation set in the world of "The Giver". Each person takes on a secret role in a town hall meeting and uses AI guided prompts, hidden memories, moral dilemmas, and character motivations to spark live student to student discussion. Built around...
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Presenter

Scott Christensen

ELA Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3414

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

10:20am MDT

Movement in Math

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

2212

Limited Capacity seats available

We're going to show ways to get students moving during the math block in elementary classes through active engagment.

Presenter

Meredith Dolny

Specialist

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

Shannon Saltzsieder

Second Grade Teacher, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2212

Audience Elementary Teachers

10:20am MDT

Boost Your Efficiency: Teacher Hacks and Shortcuts

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

2505

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

Presenter

Nicole Rudes

6th Grade Math Teacher, Canyons School District

Michelle Hall

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2505

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

10:20am MDT

ClassLink Analytics for Admins

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

3507

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

ClassLink

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3507

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:20am MDT

Click, Create, Share! Canva Banners for Beginners

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

2503

Limited Capacity seats available

Step by step tutorial on how to make a banner in canva to use for your parent square messages.

Presenter

Megan White

Teacher, Canyons School District

Annie Nixon

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2503

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

10:20am MDT

Custom AI Toolkit: A Practical Giude to Gemini Gems

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

3501

Presenter

Google

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3501

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:20am MDT

Differentiated Teaching and Learning with Nearpod

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

2311

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Nearpod

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2311

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:20am MDT

Interactivity+: Taking Interactions to the Next Level

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

3509

Ready to move beyond the basics? This deep-dive session explores the full spectrum of the Interactivity+ suite. We will break down the specific functions of every interaction type, showing you how to transition from simple clicks to immersive, multi-dimensional learning experiences.What you’ll master:Deep-Dive Analysis: A comprehensive look at the mechanics behind every interaction...
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Presenter

Alexis Canas

Taylor Ripley

Product Marketing Manager, WeVideo

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3509

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:20am MDT

Matt Winters AI session 2

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

2303

Presenter

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, USBE

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2303

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:20am MDT

Qmlativ for Elementary Teachers

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

2216

Presenter

Camille Cole

Instructional Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2216

Audience Elementary Teachers

10:20am MDT

Student-Facing AI: Pedagogical Considerations for AI in the Classroom

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

2214

Presenter

Kayla Towner

Senior Product Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2214

Instructional Tools & Technology

10:20am MDT

The AI Frontier: What's New, What's Next, and What It Means for Schools

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

2406

This session is designed to bring you to the cutting edge, showcasing the most exciting and education-relevant innovations. We'll explore transformative breakthroughs, AI-driven scientific research in fields like medicine and data analysis. We'll also dive into deep learning models and AI-generated simulations that are redefining what's possible. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting...
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Presenter

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2406

Audience All

10:20am MDT

Vibe Coding with Canva AI

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

3418

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Nicole Reitz-Larsen

Educator, Canyons School District

Jackie Ricks

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3418

Audience Classroom Teachers, Counselors

10:20am MDT

Maximize Your Growth: Leveraging the Coaching Cycle for Student Impact (and earn USBE credit)

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

2218

Limited Capacity seats available

Participants will learn about how a Coaching Cycle is personalized professional learning with the purpose of increasing teacher skills and student outcomes. All teachers have access to coaching and some teachers can choose to engage in a deep coaching cycle to improve their instruction and earn USBE credit at the same time.

Presenter

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2218

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

10:20am MDT

Teaching While Wired: Strategies for Regulating Educator Nervous Systems in a Digitally-Driven Classroom

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

2307

In today’s tech-saturated classrooms, educators often operate in a constant state of low-level stress without recognizing how deeply it impacts their nervous systems, decision-making, and classroom climate. This session explores how dysregulation shows up in teaching and offers practical, in-the-moment strategies—rooted in physiology, not theory—that help educators regulate themselves...
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Presenter

Lesli Morris

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2307

Audience All

10:20am MDT

Once Upon a Media Message: Picture Books as a Portal to Media Literacy

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

3410

Limited Capacity seats available

This session showcases how media-literacy themed picture books can be a powerful tools for teaching essential media literacy dispositions, knowledge, and skills to learners of all ages. Educators will learn how to select and use picture books that spark inquiry, promote critical thinking, and encourage discussions about how media shapes our understanding of the information landscape. Participants...
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Presenter

Gretchen Zaitzeff

District library media specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3410

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

10:20am MDT

Purposeful Movement Without Chaos: Defining “Look Fors” and Leveraging AI to Support Classroom Practice

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

2305

Limited Capacity seats available

Session Description (for program or invite) This interactive 60-minute workshop supports teachers in integrating purposeful student movement into instruction—without sacrificing clarity, safety, or learning focus. Participants will explore how clearly defined “look fors” (observable student behaviors and conditions) create structure for movement-rich classrooms. Through collaborative...
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Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2305

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

10:20am MDT

Tiered Behavior Classroom Interventions

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

2507

Limited Capacity seats available

Practical ways to intensify classroom behavior interventions to support tier 1, 2, and 3 behaviors.

Presenter

Danielle Lyons

Behavior Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2507

Audience Classroom Teachers, Admin

10:20am MDT

More Than Just Presence: The General Educator’s Role in the IEP Process

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

3416

Do you know your role in the IEP process? This session outlines the crucial contributions general education teachers bring to the IEP table, including data collection, implementing modifications, and supporting student success in the inclusive classroom. Participants will learn how to turn legally required attendance into meaningful collaboration, ensuring students with disabilities thrive in the...
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Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3416

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

11:20am MDT

Lunch Day 2 - Zupas choice of sandwich or salad

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm MDT

Cafeteria

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:20am - 12:20pm MDT
Cafeteria

12:20pm MDT

CREATE sessions

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

1:45pm MDT

Differentiate Text with AI Technology and Nearpod

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

2311

Limited Capacity seats available

Presenter

Nearpod

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2311

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

Limited Capacity seats available

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

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Intervention Vs. Extension - Responding when students don't understand and when they do.

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

3503

Limited Capacity seats available

We are learning how to respond when students don’t learn — and when they already have — without sacrificing pacing.

Presenter

Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3503

Audience Middle School Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Using AI to create Assessments

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

2511

Limited Capacity seats available

We will use Magic AI and other AI platforms to help teachers create rigorous assessments connected to standards to prepare students for RISE assessments.

Presenter

Tricia Ellison

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Sara McBee

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2511

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Beyond the Lesson: SEL Integration

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

2505

Limited Capacity seats available

Attendees will learn how to extend Thrive Time lessons and integrate social emotional learning strategies and topics throughout the school day.

Presenter

Allie Teller

Elementary School Counseling Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2505

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Extracting Fundamental Skills from Performance Repertoire

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

2501

Limited Capacity seats available

In the session "Extracting Fundamental Skills from Performance Repertoire," we will explore methods of how to systematically identify and teach specific skills through the performance materials that we as teachers select. The session also includes guided collaboration time where you will work with colleagues to apply these strategies to your own repertoire choices.

Presenter

Sherise Longhurst

BTS Music Specialist

J.P. Kentros

Arts Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2501

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Performing Arts Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Games and Movement in the Classroom

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

2509

Limited Capacity seats available

Showing how to implement games and movement opportunities into the curriculum for increased OTR's and engagement

Presenter

Michelle Erb

Teacher, Altara Elementary/Canyons School District

Pat Denning

Elementary Teacher

I am a 3rd grade teacher from Altara Elem. I love to teach math and science and I do it all day long!

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2509

Audience Classroom Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Independent Accountability in Group Work for the Creative Classroom

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

3507

Limited Capacity seats available

Do you love the idea of students collaborating on creative group projects but struggle to keep them accountable, productive and on task? Participants will have the chance to practice effective grouping strategies and a students self-tracking system to scaffold group projects and keep students on track and moving through a creative project step-by-step.

Presenter

Suzie DuVal

Theatre Teacher

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3507

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Intellectual Agency: Putting Learners in the AI Driver’s Seat

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

3410

This professional learning session equips educators with high-impact protocols to ensure students become critical thinkers—not passive copy-pasters. They will learn and practice protocols that prioritize student agency and human judgment to guide students to critically read, question, and humanize AI's authoritative yet flawed answers. Leave with the transformative strategies needed to ensure...
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Presenter

Naomi Watkins

Secondary ELA Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education

Dr. Naomi Watkins is the Secondary English Language Arts Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education, where she provides strategic oversight for ELA instruction, standards, and adolescent literacy. With over 20 years of experience in education and a Ph.D. specializing in adolescent... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3410

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, instructional coaches

1:45pm MDT

Nature by Design: Arts-Integrated Connections on Animal Adaptations, Environments, and Landscapes.”

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

2410

Limited Capacity seats available

When science is taught through hands-on, standards-based art projects, student engagement is at its highest and concepts are better retained. This class will explore connections between elementary scientific concepts and visual art practices focusing on animal adaptations, environments, and weathering; alongside art concepts such as: landscapes, texture, and paper folding. Attendees will also...
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Presenter

Melinda Van De Graaff

BTS Elementary Educator

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2410

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers, BTS Visual Arts Educators

1:45pm MDT

UDL & AI: Best Practice without Prep Overload

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

3406

Presenter

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3406

Audience Classroom Teachers

1:45pm MDT

From Chaos to Conversation 101: Structuring Classroom Talk

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

2503

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is geared towards new teachers, teachers who are struggling to implement structured classroom discussion, or those that just need a refresher in best practices. We will be focusing on four main components of discussion in our classrooms, and how to ensure student accountability for conversation.

Presenter

Kristen Baird

Instructional coach

Annie Nixon

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2503

Audience Elementary Teachers

1:45pm MDT

From Struggle to Strength: Helping Students Do the Heavy Lifting with Amplify Desmos Math Tasks

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

2412

Limited Capacity filling up

In a weight room, the best spotters know exactly when to step in and when to let the athlete do the work. Teaching with Amplify is no different! As we prepare for full implementation next year, join us to explore the "heavy lifting" students need to do to truly grow. We’ll bridge the gap between the pedagogical research (the "why") and real-world classroom evidence of students building...
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Presenter

Cynthia Lloyd

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Hannah Seguin

3rd Grade Teacher, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2412

Audience Elementary Teachers, Admin

1:45pm MDT

Jazz Up Your Reading By Using Collaboration

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

3418

Limited Capacity seats available

Ready to energize your reading instruction? In this interactive session, participants will explore active reading strategies that “jazz up” literacy through purposeful collaboration. Attendees will learn creative and structured ways to partner students so they read, think, and process text together in meaningful ways. Participants will leave with ready-to-implement structures that increase...
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Presenter

Michele Law

Sprucewood Elementary 2nd Grade Team Leader, Canyons School District

Kindergarten through 3rd Grade iPads

Alisa Hyer

Secondarly Literacy Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3418

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Student Talk During Independent Work Time

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

2507

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation will give tips and tricks on how to increase Student Talk during independent work time and ways to easily implement routines for Student Talk into lessons that teachers already have!

Presenter

Alexandria Jensen

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2507

Audience Classroom Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Broadcast: An Audience Response System for Real-Time Instruction

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

3509

In this session, educators will learn how to convert your asynchronous content to a live student-response experience for face to face, hybrid, or remote instruction. Broadcast mode allows instructors to send a variety of questions over web conferencing apps or in socially distanced lecture halls, allowing for maximum student engagement in synchronous lessons & lectures. Enjoy all the...
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Presenter

Alexis Canas

Taylor Ripley

Product Marketing Manager, WeVideo

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3509

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:45pm MDT

Harnessing the Power of Canvas New Quizzes

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

3511

Limited Capacity seats available

Detailed instruction on how to use each type of question in Canvas New Quizzes to maximize student engagement, reduce cheating, and minimize grading time.

Presenter

Angela Alires

Teacher, Alta High School

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3511

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Level 3 Student Tools- Building Engaging Test Prep Rooms with MagicSchool

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

3600

Presenter

Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3600

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:45pm MDT

Matt Winters AI session 3

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

2303

Presenter

Matt Winters

AI Education Specialist, USBE

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2303

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:45pm MDT

Optimizing your workflow with Google Sheets, Skyward, Canvas, and Outlook

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

2218

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation would go over tips and tricks about how to better use things such as Skyward, Canvas, and Outlook, with things such as how to develop rules to automatically sort emails, how to set up Nightly Sync in Canvas, how to get attendance reports, how to email and print progress reports and missing assignment lists, downloading and uploading XLSX files and analyzing data, etc.

Presenter

Amanda Slaughter

ELA Teacher

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2218

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

1:45pm MDT

Qmlativ Student for Secondary Teachers

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

2216

Presenter

Camille Cole

Instructional Technology Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2216

Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Real or Rendered? Promoting Digital Media Literacy in Age of AI

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

3501

Presenter

Google

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3501

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:45pm MDT

Scrible

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

2313

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will introduce teachers to the Scribble creative writing platform and demonstrate how it can be used in K–12 classrooms to increase student engagement and creativity in writing. Scribble allows students to create their own stories using guided prompts and interactive tools, helping them build vocabulary, strengthen grammar skills, and develop confidence as writers. As students...
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Presenter

Margaret Johnston

5th Grade Teacher, Canyons School District

Oaklie Gallagher

teacher, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2313

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Student-Facing AI: Pedagogical Considerations for AI in the Classroom

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

2214

Presenter

Kayla Towner

Senior Product Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2214

Instructional Tools & Technology

1:45pm MDT

AHA! The Three Secrets to Build a Better School Brand

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

2305

Limited Capacity seats available

Is your school’s story getting lost in the scroll? Designed specifically for administrators and instructional coaches, this high-energy workshop—AHA! The Three Secrets to Building a Better School Brand—shows you how to transform your school’s identity from generic to giving that “aha” feeling. You’ll learn about the "Heart" of authenticity, the "Face" of humanization, and the "Body"...
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Presenter

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Emma Moss

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2305

Audience Admin, Admin Staff

1:45pm MDT

Teaching While Wired: Strategies for Regulating Educator Nervous Systems in a Digitally-Driven Classroom

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

2307

Presenter

Lesli Morris

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2307

Audience All

1:45pm MDT

You ARE Making a Difference

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

3412

Do you feel like you are the only one in your grade level/PLC/school implementing or promoting best practices? Are you wanting to help shift mindsets among your peers? In this session we will talk about 5 things YOU can do to become an effective change agent in your school to help shift instructional practices.

Presenter

Allison Duncan

Math Goddess, Canyons District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3412

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

1:45pm MDT

Admin Approved: Engagement Strategies Your Principal Likes!

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

2212

Limited Capacity seats available

Come learn engagement strategies that are tested and approved by CSD administrators!

Presenter

Meredith Dolny

Specialist

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

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2212

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Reclaiming Student Voice: How Emotional Safety Transforms Engagement

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

3505

Limited Capacity seats available

This presentation will cover how voice equals identity and signs a classroom is not emotionally safe and simple practices to open students up.

Presenter

Melissa Quinones

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3505

Audience Middle School Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Actionable RTI Strategies to Support Struggling Learners

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

3416

Join this practical session to move beyond the theory of multi-tiered systems and explore high-leverage, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented immediately. Participants will learn how to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, utilize diagnostic data to form flexible small groups, and implement targeted Tier 2 and 3 interventions that address specific skill gaps in reading and math. Whether you...
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Presenter

Bethany Baker

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3416

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

1:45pm MDT

Smarter Workflows: Boosting Executive Functioning with Google Tools and AI

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

2406

This session will introduce educators to accessible assistive technology strategies that support students’ executive functioning skills. The training will focus on leveraging embedded Google tools (such as Google Docs, Google Keep, Google Calendar, and Google Tasks) alongside emerging AI tools within MagicSchool to scaffold student independence. Participants will explore hands-on strategies for...
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Presenter

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, Canyons School District

Michaela Ball

Teacher & AT/AAC Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2406

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Admin Staff, Classroom Teachers, Counselors, Admin, Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers

1:45pm MDT

Supporting ML Students in Math Instruction

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

2414

Limited Capacity seats available

This workshop will focus on integrating high yield instructional strategies in the diverse ML math classroom, including cooperative learning, asset based instructional strategies, and QTEL strategies. It will focus on simple integration of these while still maintaining rigor and pace with strategies that implement whole brain teaching and Kagan structures to maintain high engagement in the math...
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Presenter

Laura Bettison

teacher

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2414

Audience Elementary Teachers, Classroom Teachers

1:45pm MDT

Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary: Good for All. Essential for Some.

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

3414

This session explores how Tier 2 academic vocabulary—high-utility, cross-disciplinary thinking words—can act as a hidden barrier to student success when not explicitly taught. Participants examine how students may understand content but struggle with the language of tasks, and learn practical strategies for embedding, modeling, and reinforcing Tier 2 vocabulary to improve clarity, equity, and...
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Presenter

Amy Gutiérrez

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3414