2026 Elevated Teaching Summit: Full Schedule

Vision

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

9:30am MDT

Experience Math Task Learning

Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

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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
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Instructional Design & Planning

Content Area Math
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers
Instructional Priority Structured Classroom Discussion

10:40am MDT

Re-Tuning Your Teaching: Preventing Burnout in Music Ed

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

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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
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Professional Learning & Educator Growth

Content Area Arts
Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers

12:40pm MDT

Unleashing Creativity: Procreate Drawing App for Every Classroom

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

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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 engagement, integrating technology, and building confidence in both teachers and students.

Presenter

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. 😊

Meghan Schott

Art Teacher

Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm MDT
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Instructional Tools & Technology

Audience Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School 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

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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 picture books that require no prior musical or artistic training.
--Practical tips for seamlessly connecting visual art, music, and literacy to your existing core curriculum.
--Proven strategies to build your own creative confidence while boosting student engagement.
Leave feeling equipped and empowered to make the arts a regular, stress-free part of your classroom day!

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

Instructional Design & Planning

Content Area Arts
Audience Elementary 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

Presenter

Sherise Longhurst

BTS Music Specialist

Cassie Walker

BTS Art Teacher, Lone Peak Elementary

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

Instructional Design & Planning

Content Area Arts
Audience Elementary Teachers

12:20pm MDT

Silent Room - CREATE Session

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

2501

Presenter

Michelle Hall

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Lauren Watkins

APPEL Coaching Coordinator, Canyons School District

Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:20pm - 1:35pm MDT
2501

Create Session

1:45pm MDT

Extracting Fundamental Skills from Performance Repertoire

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

2501

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
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Instructional Design & Planning

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

9:30am MDT

10:40am MDT

12:40pm MDT

9:10am MDT

10:20am MDT

12:20pm MDT

1:45pm MDT

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