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

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Tuesday, June 2
 

9:30am MDT

Data Dashboard 1.0
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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
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Anne Clyde

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

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Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2216

9:30am MDT

Qmlativ Student for Secondary Administrators
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
This session prepares middle and high school administrators to confidently begin the school year using Qmlativ Student. Participants will explore how to access and navigate student information, use list screens and filters to locate specific data, and run and interpret reports to support school-wide decisions. The session will also highlight features that streamline workflows and improve access to timely, actionable data.
Presenter
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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 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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9:30am MDT

Learning for All: UDL in Elementary
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
"Designing for All: UDL in Elementary” is a professional learning session that explores how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports inclusive practices in elementary classrooms. Participants learn the three UDL principles—Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression—and how proactive design increases equitable access for students with IEPs while benefiting all learners. Through real-world examples, collaborative activities, and lesson planning practice, educators explore practical strategies such as choice, visuals, assistive technology, and flexible assessments. The session emphasizes that small, intentional design changes can create more inclusive, effective learning environments for every student.
Presenter
avatar for Kat Nelson

Kat Nelson

Teacher Specialist: SPED, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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9:30am MDT

Make it Mario: Low-Tech Ideas to Gamify your Curriculum
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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
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Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!

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Kaylie Sullivan

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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9:30am MDT

Science of Reading- Overview: Stop Guessing, Start Growing
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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
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Bernice Allen

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2410

9:30am MDT

UDL: What is it? Why use it?
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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
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Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Hillcrest High, Canyons 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
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9:30am MDT

Alternative AI Scaffolds with Gemini
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
Students come to Diamond Ridge High School with a wide variety of aptitudes, skills, and needs. In our mini-term schedule, students earn credit in the classroom at an accelerated rate. The combination of student diversity and rapid pacing emphasizes the need for teacher agility and targeted scaffolds. Drawing from the Diamond Ridge experience, this session will present AI strategies designed to support teaching and learning in secondary classrooms. While many educators are familiar with MagicSchool, we will focus on Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and other district-approved platforms. We will discuss advanced prompting, settings and tools, and AI-assisted coding to create engaging instructional content. Participants will practice using Gemini features like “Canvas” and creating Gems.
Presenter
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Louis Sherman

ELA Teacher, Canyons School District
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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
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9:30am MDT

Elevate Engagement: Transforming Instruction with Nearpod AI
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
This session introduces educators to the latest AI-powered features in Nearpod and demonstrates how these tools can enhance lesson design and student engagement. Participants will explore how to quickly generate interactive content and streamline planning using Nearpod AI. Through guided examples and hands-on practice, attendees will leave with ready-to-use strategies and resources that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms.
Presenter
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Hulya Kablan

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Dedicated educator and instructional coach with over 20 years of experience in K–12 and higher education, specializing in science education, curriculum development, and teacher leadership. Currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Instruction and Curriculum, and holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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9:30am MDT

High Quality Teaching & Learning: Leveraging AI to improve Feedback Cycles
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
This session explores how AI can be used to strengthen feedback cycles and support high-quality teaching and learning. Participants will examine how timely, actionable feedback helps students refine their thinking, deepen understanding, and take ownership of their learning, while also reducing the burden on teachers.

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

Partnerships, Snorkl
Maggie Kenny is a former middle school special education teacher and a member of the Snorkl team. She works with schools and districts across the country to support AI-powered formative assessment and help teachers provide more timely, individualized feedback. Drawing on her classroom... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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9:30am MDT

Congruence and Your Teaching Practice
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
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
avatar for Bob Violano

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
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10:40am MDT

Grading for Growth: Rethinking Grading for Multilingual Learners
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
Are you struggling to grade your Multilingual Learners? Wondering if your grades reflect what students know—or just how well they speak and write in English?
In this interactive session, we’ll tackle one of the most common challenges educators face: how to grade MLs in ways that are both rigorous and equitable. If you’ve ever second-guessed a grade, adjusted expectations on the fly, or felt unsure how language proficiency should factor in—you’re not alone.
You’ll learn how to separate content understanding from language development and make grading decisions that are accurate, consistent, and fair.
Presenter
avatar for Leslie Allen

Leslie Allen

Specialist, Canyons School District
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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
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10:40am MDT

Practical Data Analysis
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
How to use Canvas Student Analysis report and AI to improve instruction and PLC efficency.
Presenter
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Josh Wallace

ELA Teacher, Canyon School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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10:40am MDT

Career-Focused, Profession-Based Learning: The Canyons Innovation Center and CAPS Approach
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
This session highlights how the Canyons Innovation Center (CIC) and Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) model create meaningful, real-world learning experiences that prepare students for college and career success. Participants will explore how the CAPS model is integrated into existing programs to increase student engagement and relevance. The session will include an explanation of CAPS Pillars and examples of how CTEC teachers are currently implementing CAPS in their classrooms.
Presenter
avatar for Hulya Kablan

Hulya Kablan

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Dedicated educator and instructional coach with over 20 years of experience in K–12 and higher education, specializing in science education, curriculum development, and teacher leadership. Currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Instruction and Curriculum, and holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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10:40am MDT

Designing Intentional Reading Experiences
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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
avatar for Anne Clyde

Anne Clyde

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

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Alisha Dimapilis

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

Make it Mario: Low-Tech Ideas to Gamify your Curriculum
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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
avatar for Katie Schmoldt

Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!

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Kaylie Sullivan

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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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
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
avatar for Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Bernice Allen

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Leigh Ann Fisher

teacher specialist, Canyons District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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10:40am MDT

AI for Administration: Communication and Collaboration
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
This session equips principals and instructional coaches to use approved AI tools to strengthen staff communication, streamline collaboration, and maintain clear, consistent messaging across a school. Learn how to draft staff emails, summarize PLC or leadership meetings, create agendas, and support alignment across teams while saving time. You’ll work through practical, school-based scenarios that improve clarity and reduce communication overload to support your application of AI for communication and collaboration!
Presenter
avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General
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 →
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Scott Christensen

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

Beyond Labels: Supporting Diverse Special Education Classifications in the Gen Ed Classroom
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
As inclusion becomes the standard, general education classrooms are increasingly diverse, serving students with a wide range of needs. This session provides a practical overview of common special education classifications—including Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Impairment (OHI/ADHD), and Speech/Language Impairments. Moving beyond formal definitions, we will explore how these classifications manifest in daily learning, social interactions, and behavior. Participants will gain teacher-friendly strategies for implementing accommodations and modifications, foster a truly inclusive environment, and learn how to collaborate effectively with specialists to support every learner.
Presenter
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Bethany Baker

SPED Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

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Melany Johnson

Secondary Special Education Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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10:40am MDT

Recess for Administrators: Supporting Systems
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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
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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
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10:40am MDT

Trauma Informed Practices in Schools: Building Resilience
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
Educators will realize the impact of childhood trauma, recognize what childhood trauma looks like and learn how to respond.
Presenter
avatar for BJ Weller

BJ Weller

Assistant Principal, Canyons School District
BJ Weller, Ed.D., LCSW, is an Assistant Principal at Park Lane Elementary in Canyons School District. He began his career as a school social worker and school counselor in Granite School District, where he helped design a K–12 school counseling model focused on supporting the whole... Read More →
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Chanci Loran

Assistant Director, Student Wellness Services, Canyons School District, Student Wellness Services
Chanci Loran is the mother of two amazing boys. She grew up in rural Montana and relocated to Salt Lake with her husband after teaching in Vancouver, Washington and Glendale, Arizona. Chanci’s background includes serving as a principal, assistant principal, adjunct instructor, data... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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10:40am MDT

Using EdPlan to help with IDEA Compliance for Administrators
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
Administrators will learn how to use and navigate edplan and other SPED Tools. These tools are designed to help teams be able to keep up on the compliance of IDEA within their buildings.
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Derick Menlove

Teacher Specialist, Canyons Special Education Dept.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
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12:40pm MDT

AI for Administrators: Data Analysis
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
This session prepares school leaders to utilize AI as a powerful thought partner for interpreting complex datasets to drive school improvement. Learn how to use approved tools like Gemini to summarize trends from assessments, surveys, and observations into clear, actionable highlights. Participants will practice tasks such as identifying instructional needs, evaluating team functioning and understanding fiscal impact while learning how to "scrub" information to avoid uploading PII or sensitive student-level data. You’ll work through practical exercises to bridge the gap between raw data and school-wide decisions, ensuring you keep the “human in the loop” to maintain accuracy and professional judgment while reducing the manual burden of data analysis.
Presenter
avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General
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 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
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12:40pm MDT

Mastery Connect: Updates and New Features
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
This session will focus on new updates and improvements to Mastery Connect. A catchy description will be updated at a later time :)
Presenter
avatar for Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert

ISD, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
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12:40pm MDT

Science of Reading- Let’s Talk: Oral Language
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
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
avatar for Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Bernice Allen

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Leigh Ann Fisher

teacher specialist, Canyons District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2410

12:40pm MDT

Building Instructional Capacity Through Principal–Coach Partnerships
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
Effective collaboration between administrators and instructional coaches is essential for building instructional capacity and achieving school goals. In this panel session, principals and instructional coaches will share real-world experiences and strategies for building strong, productive partnerships grounded in trust, role clarity, and shared purpose. Panelists will highlight how they align around instructional priorities, use coaching to support teacher growth, and create systems that connect coaching to school improvement efforts. Participants will walk away with practical ideas and actionable approaches to strengthen the administrator–coach partnership in their own schools.
Presenter
avatar for Sandy LeCheminant

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 →
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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.
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Jodi Ide

Teacher Specialist, Canyons SD
Jodi Ide has taught high schoolers and educators to question everything—except her music preferences and the Oxford comma. A social studies specialist with a soft spot for media literacy-themed picture books, she’s on a mission to make sure “once upon a time” doesn’t mean... Read More →
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Amy Hansen

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Susie Baer Young

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

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Krista Edwards

Instructional Coach
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Tracy Stacy

Principal
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Ken Rowley

Principal
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
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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
Clarity leads to equity. What we notice shapes what we do.
In this session, educators will elevate their lens to determine the difference between language development and potential learning needs through a data-informed approach. Participants will examine student behaviors across domains, engage in collaborative analysis using real scenarios, and strengthen decision-making to ensure Multilingual Learners receive the right support at the right time—with clarity and confidence.
Presenter
avatar for Amy Buckley

Amy Buckley

SLP & Itinerant Staff Specialist, Canyons School District
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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 →
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Karen Brown

School Psychologist Specialist, Canyons School District
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Beverly Barringer

Administrator, Federal and State Programs
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
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12:40pm MDT

Supporting teachers through the Child Find Process
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
This presentation shares 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
avatar for Karlie Aardema

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
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1:50pm MDT

Mastering the Canyons Data Dashboard: Data-Driven Decision Making for School Leaders
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
The Canyons Data Dashboard offers administrators a comprehensive platform for monitoring student achievement, tracking progress toward goals, and making evidence-based decisions. In this hands-on work session, you'll develop proficiency in navigating the dashboard, extracting key data points, and translating insights into actionable school improvement strategies. Participants will gain the skills and confidence needed to efficiently access student success data and use it to inform leadership decisions.
Presenter
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Jeff Murry

Director of Tech Development, Canyons School District
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Lora Tuesday Heathfield

Program Evaluation Coordinator, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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1:50pm MDT

Science of Reading- Cracking the Code: Phonics
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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
avatar for Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Bernice Allen

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Michele Edem

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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1:50pm MDT

Universal Design in Elementary School
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
We will introduce Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with examples of how to integrate them in to the elementary school classroom.
Presenter
avatar for Cari O'Neil

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 →
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Holly Sorenson

2nd grade teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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  Instructional Design & Planning

1:50pm MDT

AI for Administrators: Employee Feedback
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
This session empowers principals and district leaders to leverage approved AI tools for staff development and professional growth. Learn how to use AI to synthesize walkthrough notes into relevant and actionable feedback while maintaining your own authentic leadership voice.You’ll work through practical applications for professional evaluations—like CTESS and CLASS—focusing on streamlining documentation and data analysis while strictly adhering to confidentiality safeguards and PII masking protocols
Presenter
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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 →
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Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General
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 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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1:50pm MDT

Making Advisory more than a study hall
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
How to make Advisory time meaningful at the middle school level
Presenter
avatar for Karlie Aardema

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

1:50pm MDT

Unlock the potential of inclusive education by mastering the art of mainstreaming
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
Unlock the potential of inclusive education by mastering the art of mainstreaming. This session provides general and special educators with practical strategies to successfully integrate students with IEPs into the general education setting. Participants will explore collaborative teaching models, methods for differentiating instruction, and ways to foster a welcoming classroom culture that benefits all learners. Join us to learn how to move beyond compliance to create a truly supportive environment where diverse learners can thrive academically and socially.
Presenter
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Bethany Baker

SPED Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

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Alyssa Bruderer

Special Education Teacher, ABS Elementary, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
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Wednesday, June 3
 

9:10am MDT

Assistive Technology Sandbox: Hands-On Exploration
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
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 to experiment with tools in a low-pressure environment, helping build familiarity and confidence with assistive technology. By the end of the session, participants will have explored several AT options and identified tools or strategies they may want to try in their own classrooms.
Presenter
avatar for Britta Scullion

Britta Scullion

Occupational Therapist, Canyons School District
Member of the district UATT team
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Michele Edem

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Jenny Longenecker

Speech-Language Pathologist
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Michaela Ball, M.S. CCC-SLP

AT/AAC Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Michaela Ball is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who works to support teachers and SLPs in the Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah and serves on the district’s Utah Assistive Technology Team. She began her journey working in film as a production sound recordist and now uses... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
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9:10am MDT

Qmlativ Student for Elementary Administrators
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
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, actionable data.
Presenter
avatar for Camille Cole

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

All That and a Primary Source! Bringing K-5 Social Studies to Life Through Inquiry
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
Elementary social studies can be more than isolated activities and worksheets. In this interactive, 90s-themed session, participants will step into a pop-up inquiry museum featuring artifacts, source analysis, and discussion while experiencing how social studies strengthens literacy, critical thinking, and civic learning. Teachers will also explore new K–5 social studies lessons and resources designed to support engaging, inquiry-driven, standards-aligned instruction that brings social studies to life for students.


Presenter
avatar for Halley Kirk

Halley Kirk

Specialist, Canyons School District
Halley Kirk is the Gifted and Talented (SALTA) and Elementary Social Studies Specialist in Canyons School District.She has taught in various settings, including the SALTA Gifted and Talented Program, Glendale Middle School in Salt Lake City School District, and Butler Elementary... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2511

9:10am MDT

Science of Reading- A World of Words: Vocabulary
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
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
avatar for Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
avatar for Bernice Allen

Bernice Allen

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
avatar for Lauren Watkins

Lauren Watkins

APPEL Coaching Coordinator, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2410

9:10am MDT

Determining Your Reality While Giving Yourself Compassion
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
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
avatar for Rachel Marshall

Rachel Marshall

Instructional Specialist, Canyons District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3412

9:10am MDT

How to Support Healthy Conflict in a Team
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
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
avatar for Leigh Ann Fisher

Leigh Ann Fisher

teacher specialist, Canyons District
avatar for Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2218

9:10am MDT

Tiered Behavior Classroom Interventions
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
Practical ways to intensify classroom behavior interventions to support tier 1, 2, and 3 behaviors.
Presenter
avatar for Danielle Lyons

Danielle Lyons

Behavior Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2507

9:10am MDT

Effective Co-Teaching Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT

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 instructional responsibilities, and move beyond "one teach, one assist" to create true parity in the classroom.


Presenter
avatar for Allison Duncan

Allison Duncan

Math Goddess, Canyons District
avatar for Bethany Baker

Bethany Baker

SPED Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

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Lauren Gooch

SpEd Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

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

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
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).
During advisory, students review their grades, identify missing assignments, and set short-term goals while teachers engage students in quick academic conversations. This simple structure encourages accountability, increases teacher-student interaction, and helps students stay aware of their academic progress.
Since implementation, Alta has observed improvements in attendance, passing rates, and advisory participation, along with stronger relationships between teachers and students.
In this session, participants will learn how the A-B-C Check-In works, how it was implemented during advisory, and how other schools can adapt this practical structure to strengthen student engagement and academic awareness.
Presenter
avatar for Melissa Lister

Melissa Lister

Assistant principal, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
3505

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
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, participants will explore how all students can engage with complex texts and experience a higher level of academic success. Walk away with effective instructional moves to power up learning and build a stronger toolkit of strategies for your classroom.
Presenter
avatar for Amy Gutiérrez

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 →
avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

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

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
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 started, this session will ground you in what’s real, what’s on the horizon, and how you can strategically engage with the next frontier of AI innovation.
Presenter
avatar for Emma Moss

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 →
avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General
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 →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2406

10:20am MDT

ClassLink Analytics for Admins
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
This session will be presented by ClassLink Trainer Tracy Lane where she will cover how administrators can use ClassLink Analytics to get an overall picture of their school's digital data. You will learn how to view school-wide usage data and be able to drill down to see specific students.
Presenter
avatar for Chandra Martz

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, General
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 →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3507
  Data-Based Decision Making

10:20am MDT

All That and a Primary Source! Bringing K-5 Social Studies to Life Through Inquiry
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
Elementary social studies can be more than isolated activities and worksheets. In this interactive, 90s-themed session, participants will step into a pop-up inquiry museum featuring artifacts, source analysis, and discussion while experiencing how social studies strengthens literacy, critical thinking, and civic learning. Teachers will also explore new K–5 social studies lessons and resources designed to support engaging, inquiry-driven, standards-aligned instruction that brings social studies to life for students.



Presenter
avatar for Halley Kirk

Halley Kirk

Specialist, Canyons School District
Halley Kirk is the Gifted and Talented (SALTA) and Elementary Social Studies Specialist in Canyons School District.She has taught in various settings, including the SALTA Gifted and Talented Program, Glendale Middle School in Salt Lake City School District, and Butler Elementary... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2511

10:20am MDT

Science of Reading- Beyond the Page: Comprehension
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
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
avatar for Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
avatar for Bernice Allen

Bernice Allen

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2410

10:20am MDT

Click, Create, Share! Canva Banners for Beginners
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
Step by step tutorial on how to make a banner in canva to use for your parent square messages.
Presenter
avatar for Annie Nixon

Annie Nixon

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
avatar for Megan White

Megan White

Teacher, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2503

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
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
avatar for Julie Butler

Julie Butler

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2218

10:20am MDT

Tiered Behavior Classroom Interventions
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
Practical ways to intensify classroom behavior interventions to support tier 1, 2, and 3 behaviors.
Presenter
avatar for Danielle Lyons

Danielle Lyons

Behavior Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2507

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
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 general education curriculum.
Presenter
avatar for Bethany Baker

Bethany Baker

SPED Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

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

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
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 confidence by tackling challenges head-on (the "how"). You’ll leave with a clear map for moving from "helper" to "facilitator" and strategies to help your students take ownership of their own learning journey.
Presenter
avatar for Cynthia Lloyd

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 →
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Hannah Seguin

3rd Grade Teacher, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2412

1:45pm MDT

Optimizing your workflow with Google Sheets, Skyward, Canvas, and Outlook
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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
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Amanda Slaughter

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

1:45pm MDT

AHA! The Three Secrets to Build a Better School Brand
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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" of aesthetic consistency to combat enrollment challenges and cut through the digital noise. Through engaging instruction, hands-on exercises and real-world brand audits, you’ll stop just sharing content and start telling your school’s unique story. You’ll walk away with a design you create with the ParentSquare Canva templates and the confidence to make your school the community's top choice. Join us to turn your branding into a true "Aha!" moment!
Presenter
avatar for Chandra Martz

Chandra Martz

DTL Specialist, General
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 →
avatar for Emma Moss

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

1:45pm MDT

You CAN Make a Difference
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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
avatar for Allison Duncan

Allison Duncan

Math Goddess, Canyons District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3412

1:45pm MDT

Actionable RTI Strategies to Support Struggling Learners
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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 are looking to refine your current process or build a more collaborative intervention team, this session provides actionable tools to boost student achievement and prevent academic failure.
Presenter
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Carin Cushing

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Lauren Gooch

SpEd Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

avatar for Jen Archuleta

Jen Archuleta

Special Education Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3416

1:45pm MDT

Smarter Workflows: Boosting Executive Functioning with Google Tools and AI
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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 using built-in features—such as checklists, reminders, templates, and AI-generated task supports. By the end of the session, educators will leave with ready-to-use routines and digital supports that can be embedded into daily classroom instruction to strengthen executive functioning and increase student access to learning.
Presenter
avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

DTL Specialist, General
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 →
avatar for Michaela Ball, M.S. CCC-SLP

Michaela Ball, M.S. CCC-SLP

AT/AAC Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Michaela Ball is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who works to support teachers and SLPs in the Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah and serves on the district’s Utah Assistive Technology Team. She began her journey working in film as a production sound recordist and now uses... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
2406

1:45pm MDT

Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary: Good for All. Essential for Some.
Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
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 student performance across disciplines.
Presenter
avatar for Jodi Ide

Jodi Ide

Teacher Specialist, Canyons SD
Jodi Ide has taught high schoolers and educators to question everything—except her music preferences and the Oxford comma. A social studies specialist with a soft spot for media literacy-themed picture books, she’s on a mission to make sure “once upon a time” doesn’t mean... Read More →
avatar for Amy Gutiérrez

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


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