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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

Experience Math Task Learning
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2501
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
KK
NW
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2501
  Instructional Design & Planning

9:30am MDT

Things we’ve learned with Amplify
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2218
-In this session, we will touch on some of the things we’ve learned with Amplify such as the following:
-Ways to best utilize manipulatives and how to use them daily
-How we have integrated the BFF kit as part of our number sense routine at the beginning of each lesson.
-Student discourse especially using Amplify routines such as the notice and wonder routine
-Importance of productive struggle
-Student engagement
-The unit story that students love
Presenter
avatar for Christina Van Dam

Christina Van Dam

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
avatar for Lauren Crowe

Lauren Crowe

3rd Grade Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2218
  Instructional Design & Planning

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
avatar for Sydnie Schoepf

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
3406
  Instructional Design & Planning

9:30am MDT

Reaching Every Learner: Strategies for Differentiating Writing and Math
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2414
This professional development session focuses on practical strategies to support students at different learning levels in both writing and math. In the writing portion, teachers will explore ways to support student thinking and participation through structured class discussions with sentence frames, guided brainstorming, and the use of clear rubrics to support students throughout the writing process. In the math portion, participants will learn how to incorporate engaging, student-friendly activities using Canvas, implement choice boards to provide differentiated practice, and build fluency and motivation through interactive practice. These strategies are designed to help teachers create accessible learning opportunities so every student can participate and grow.
Presenter
KG
SE
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2414
  Instructional Priorities

9:30am MDT

Curating the Classroom: Engaging Students through Interactive Mini Museums
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3418
What if your students didn't just summarize their learning, but curated an exhibit? Move beyond an essay or run-of-the-mill Slide Deck and turn your classroom into an interactive gallery.

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

Monica Alm

APPEL Coaching Coordinator, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3418
  Instructional tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

High Quality Teaching & Learning: Leveraging AI to improve Feedback Cycles
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2507
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
avatar for Maggie Kenny

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
2507
  Instructional Tools & Technology

9:30am MDT

Congruence and Your Teaching Practice
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
2214
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
2214
  Professional Learning & Educator Growth

9:30am MDT

Boost Student Success: Practical Executive Function Strategies for the Classroom
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3416
Empower students to thrive by intentionally teaching executive function skills. This interactive session shifts the focus from managing behavior to building capacity. Learn actionable "adult moves"—modeling metacognition, creating predictable routines, and using visual tools—that help students plan, prioritize, and sustain attention, bridging the gap between external support and self-regulation.
Presenter
avatar for Bethany Baker

Bethany Baker

SPED Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District Special Education Dept

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Kristin Crain

Teacher Specialsit, Canyons School District

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
3416
  Student Supports (MTSS)

10:40am MDT

Amplify manipulatives with Amplify
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2307
The Amplify Math program is designed to build conceptual understanding through problem-based and hands-on learning complimented by student discourse/conjecture. We have piloted the curriculum and have had time to synthesize its impact on our students, ourselves, and as a grade level. In our presentation, we recognize that some teachers may struggle with how to effectively integrate math manipulatives in ways that truly support the program’s instructional design rather than simply adding “extra materials.”

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

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

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 →
avatar for Ann Fisher

Ann Fisher

4th grade teacher, Canyons School District
I’m a passionate 4th grade teacher who loves helping students grow and build confidence—especially in math! I enjoy making learning engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for my students. Outside the classroom, I’m a huge sports fan and love finding creative ways to bring sports... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2307
  Instructional Design & Planning

10:40am MDT

Make it Mario: Low-Tech Ideas to Gamify your Curriculum
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2313
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!

avatar for Kaylie Sullivan

Kaylie Sullivan

Secondary English Language Arts Teacher
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2313
  Instructional Design & Planning

10:40am MDT

Things we’ve learned with Amplify
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2218
-In this session, we will touch on some of the things we’ve learned with Amplify such as the following:
-Ways to best utilize manipulatives and how to use them daily
-How we have integrated the BFF kit as part of our number sense routine at the beginning of each lesson.
-Student discourse especially using Amplify routines such as the notice and wonder routine
-Importance of productive struggle
-Student engagement
-The unit story that students love
Presenter
avatar for Christina Van Dam

Christina Van Dam

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
avatar for Lauren Crowe

Lauren Crowe

3rd Grade Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
2218
  Instructional Design & Planning

10:40am MDT

Math Anxiety and Asset Based Instruction
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3503
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
avatar for Lindsey Hausknecht

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
avatar for Lisa Boyce

Lisa Boyce

Teacher
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am MDT
3503
  Safe & Supportive Environment

12:40pm MDT

Amplify manipulatives with Amplify
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2503
The Amplify Math program is designed to build conceptual understanding through problem-based and hands-on learning complimented by student discourse/conjecture. We have piloted the curriculum and have had time to synthesize its impact on our students, ourselves, and as a grade level. In our presentation, we recognize that some teachers may struggle with how to effectively integrate math manipulatives in ways that truly support the program’s instructional design rather than simply adding “extra materials.”

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

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

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 →
avatar for Ann Fisher

Ann Fisher

4th grade teacher, Canyons School District
I’m a passionate 4th grade teacher who loves helping students grow and build confidence—especially in math! I enjoy making learning engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for my students. Outside the classroom, I’m a huge sports fan and love finding creative ways to bring sports... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
2503
  Instructional Design & Planning

12:40pm MDT

Hands On Geometry with Chalk Line and Tape Measure
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
3503
Learn geometry the way home builders actually use it.

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

Participants will snap lines, lay out corners, and solve real-world geometry problems using construction tools and methods. It’s practical, active, and a fun way to connect math to the real world.  We are going outside and your hands are probably going to get dirty. 



Presenter
avatar for Nathan Hampton

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
  Instructional Design & Planning

1:50pm MDT

Amplify manipulatives with Amplify
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2503
The Amplify Math program is designed to build conceptual understanding through problem-based and hands-on learning complimented by student discourse/conjecture. We have piloted the curriculum and have had time to synthesize its impact on our students, ourselves, and as a grade level. In our presentation, we recognize that some teachers may struggle with how to effectively integrate math manipulatives in ways that truly support the program’s instructional design rather than simply adding “extra materials.”

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

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

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 →
avatar for Ann Fisher

Ann Fisher

4th grade teacher, Canyons School District
I’m a passionate 4th grade teacher who loves helping students grow and build confidence—especially in math! I enjoy making learning engaging, hands-on, and meaningful for my students. Outside the classroom, I’m a huge sports fan and love finding creative ways to bring sports... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2503
  Instructional Design & Planning

1:50pm MDT

No Time? No Problem! 15-Minute Micro-Challenges using Keva Planks
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2305
Engineering doesn't always need a three-week unit. Inspired by the success of Maker's Got Talent—a student-created, district-wide Middle School Keva Plank competition—this fully hands-on session focuses on scaling that high-energy excitement down to the classroom level through 10-to-15-minute "Micro-Challenges." Instead of just hearing about these activities, you will actively build and iterate through live mini-challenges while exploring how to design custom prompts that tie directly into your specific content area and curriculum goals. Whether you teach math, science, history, or art, you will learn the thought process behind setting constraints that spark instant teamwork and critical thinking, walking away with a clear blueprint to seamlessly mash up playful engineering with your daily content.
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 →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2305
  Instructional Design & Planning

1:50pm MDT

Number Talks & the BFF Kit=A Perfect Match
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2303
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
avatar for Cathy Bruner

Cathy Bruner

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Paige Martinez

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm MDT
2303
  Instructional Design & Planning
 
Wednesday, June 3
 

9:10am MDT

The Magic of Math Making Math Concepts Tangible
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2313
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 collaborative problem-solving to build a deeper, conceptual understanding of topics like place value, addition, and fractions.
Presenter
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Cindy Rowley

instructional coach, Canyons School District
avatar for Abigail Müller

Abigail Müller

Teacher, Canyons School District
I’m an Elementary Educator that loves using technology to help them create, collaborate, communicate, and think critically.
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2313
  Instructional Design & Planning

9:10am MDT

Movement in Math
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2212
We're going to show ways to get students moving during the math block in elementary classes through active engagment.
Presenter
avatar for Shannon Saltzsieder

Shannon Saltzsieder

Second Grade Teacher, Canyons School District
avatar for Meredith Dolny

Meredith Dolny

Specialist
Chat with me about all things play and movement! Recess, PE, movement in your classroom--anything!
Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am MDT
2212
  Instructional Priorities

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 enhance their PLCs. Derivita will also showcase how its PLC features support these best practices.
Presenter
avatar for Allison Duncan

Allison Duncan

Math Goddess, Canyons District
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Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
3412
  Data-Based Decision Making

10:20am MDT

The Evidence of "Aha!": Capturing Deeper Thinking in Amplify
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2412
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 the work: making student thinking visible through models, discourse, and strategic questioning. Through real classroom examples, we will highlight how teachers use student work and conversation as powerful informal data sources to guide instruction in the moment. Educators will leave with a clear lens for identifying rigorous thinking and practical strategies for elevating and responding to student thinking every day.
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 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2412
  Data-Based Decision Making

10:20am MDT

Connecting Math to the Real World Through 3 Act Math Tasks
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2414
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
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Maria Guizar

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Senja Merrill

Instructional Coach
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2414
  Instructional Design & Planning

10:20am MDT

Movement in Math
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2212
We're going to show ways to get students moving during the math block in elementary classes through active engagment.
Presenter
avatar for Shannon Saltzsieder

Shannon Saltzsieder

Second Grade Teacher, Canyons School District
avatar for Meredith Dolny

Meredith Dolny

Specialist
Chat with me about all things play and movement! Recess, PE, movement in your classroom--anything!
Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am MDT
2212
  Instructional Priorities
 

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