Conway ConnectED: PD Palooza 2025: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Breakfast and Registration

Wednesday July 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:40am CDT

CHS Cafeteria @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Wednesday July 9, 2025 8:00am - 8:40am CDT
CHS Cafeteria Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Breakfast/ Registration

Audience Pk-12 Educators

8:45am CDT

Keynote- Dr. Todd Whitaker- What Great Educators Do Differently

Wednesday July 9, 2025 8:45am - 9:55am CDT

CHS Auditorium @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

What are the specific qualities and practices of great educators that elevate them above the rest? This session reveals what the most effective educators do differently than their colleagues. Everyone will leave knowing what great educators do differently, why these things make them more effective, and learn how to immediately implement each of these into your own classrooms, roles and schools.

Speakers

Dr. Todd Whitaker

Professor- College/University, University of Missouri

Doors open at Word of Life Church (3902 NE Riverside Rd, St Joseph, MO 64505 ) at 6:45Welcome & Keynote Begins at 7:30Feel free to carpool with your teacher friends to and from the event, especially if you all have selected the same breakout session.Purchase Dr. Todd Whitaker's books... Read More →

Wednesday July 9, 2025 8:45am - 9:55am CDT
CHS Auditorium

Keynote Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

4-12 Science of Reading Refresher

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 167 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Join us for a targeted refresher on the Science of Reading, designed specifically for educators in grades 4–12. This professional development session will revisit the core principles of evidence-based reading instruction and explore how these practices can be effectively applied to support older students across content areas.

Speakers

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 167

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience 4-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Digital Dilemma LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 166 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Today’s students are more connected than ever—but at what cost? Drawing from Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation and Nicholas Kardaras’ Glow Kids, this session examines the profound mental health and social consequences of growing up in a screen-saturated world. From rising anxiety and depression to diminished social skills and digital dependence, we’ll explore how technology is reshaping childhood and adolescence. Educators will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges their students face and the urgent need for a cultural shift in how young people engage with technology.

Speakers

Candace Smith

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 166

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

K-3 Science of Reading Refresher LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 165 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Have you been trained in the Science of Reading but feel like it is time for a refresher? This session will give you all the up -to-date research and information about Science of Reading. Topics will include sound walls, student practice, phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension.

Speakers

Melissa Gasaway

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 165

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience K-3 Educators

10:05am CDT

Math Fluency K-4 LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 164 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In this session we will extend our current definition of fluency by investigating what computational and fact fluency is, how it relates to automaticity, and what’s the best way to help our students develop it. Teachers will leave with strategies and routines that help develop fluency and a stronger understanding of what fluency looks like at their grade level.

Speakers

Tara Sanders

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 164

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience K-4 Educators

10:05am CDT

Sowing the Seeds of Leadership LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 162 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Are you interested in growing yourself as a leader either from the classroom or possibly in a new role? If so, there are a few things to consider as you grow yourself! Come to this session to learn more about opportunities for leadership growth from the classroom, including Lead and Master teacher designation, as well as programs available for budding administrators.

Speakers

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 162

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience P-12 Leaders

10:05am CDT

ACH EARS: Supporting Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Tools, Tech, and Teaching Strategies LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 163 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session will provide school staff with a practical overview of how to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the educational settings. We'll explore the role of the EARS program, types of hearing loss and their educational impact, and the latest amplification options and connectivity tools. Participants will also learn how to implement effective classroom accommodations and conduct Ling 6 sound checks. Whether you're new to working with students who are D/HH or looking to strengthen your strategies, this session offers valuable tools you can use right away.

Speakers

Dr. Rachel Sievers

Audiologist/ EARS Program Manager, Arkansas Children's Hospital

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 163

Community Partner

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Amplify mCLASS with DIBELS: Understanding Data LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 202 (Upstairs) @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 202 (Upstairs)

Community Partner

Audience K-4 Educators

10:05am CDT

UCA STEM Integration for K-7 LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 104 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Join the UCA STEM Institute to explore activities that integrate STEM disciplines in order to increase student engagement and further learning goals. Principles of STEM integration will be discussed and illustrated through the activities, utilizing materials from the STEM Institute's free materials library. Activities may include Ozobots and straw rockets, among others.

Speakers

Todd Abel

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 104

Community Partner

Audience K-7 Educators

10:05am CDT

Breaking the Ice: Setting the Stage for a Positive Classroom Culture FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Auditorium @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Start your school year with confidence and connection! Led by the dynamic Conway High Theatre duo, this interactive session will equip educators with a toolkit of fun, meaningful, and classroom-tested ice breakers perfect for the first week of school. Whether you're teaching kindergarten or seniors, you'll walk away with creative strategies to build rapport, foster a positive classroom culture, and set the stage for student engagement all year long. Get ready to laugh, move, and think outside the box—just like your students will!

Speakers

Johnny Passmore

Theater Teacher

Johnny has been an educator in central Arkansas for 17 years, the last 7 of those at Conway Junior High. Johnny has taught 4th-6th grade math, science, and social studies, gifted and talented enrichment, theater, professional communication, and forensics classes. Johnny attended the... Read More →

AJ Spiridigliozzi

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Auditorium

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Chants and Cheers: An Approach to Classroom Management, Student Engagement, and Learning Accountability LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 153 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Chants and Cheers: An Approach to Classroom Management, Student Engagement, and Learning Accountability is a dynamic professional development session designed for educators seeking innovative strategies to foster a positive classroom environment. Participants will explore the power of rhythmic chants and enthusiastic cheers to enhance student motivation, participation, and accountability. Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and practical applications, teachers will learn to create and implement engaging chants that align with curriculum goals, promote positive behaviors, and support diverse learners. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with tools to transform their classrooms into lively, interactive spaces that encourage a sense of community and shared responsibility for learning.

Speakers

Aja Ramsay

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 153

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Classroom Management: Only You Can Prevent Dumpster Fires FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 115 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Reminders (and some new things) to help teachers to stock their management toolbelts. Our wording, facial expressions, and personal affect are as important as environment, procedures, and behavioral practices for creating a space to connect with kids and maximize instruction. We will mesh these together with humor and practical examples that can be used immediately in August.

Speakers

Bradford Etters

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 115

In District

Audience 5-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Creating a Risk-Free Math Environment in Elementary LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 106 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This 50-minute session equips teachers with practical tips and tricks to create a classroom that embraces risk-taking in math. Teachers will be able to apply new classroom strategies that promote risk-taking and lower student anxiety when it comes to math. Such strategies include mindful positive math instruction, encouraging mistakes, setting routines, and effective group work.

Speakers

Elizabeth Kuykendall

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 106

In District

Audience K-4 Educators

10:05am CDT

Exploring 3D Learning in Science: Integrating phenomenon-based teaching in action LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 109 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Dive into the heart of 3D learning with this professional development session designed to model an elementary science lesson using phenomenon-based teaching. Participants will experience how anchoring instruction in real-world phenomena fosters student curiosity, engages critical thinking, and supports the integration of the three dimensions of science learning: disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), science and engineering practices (SEPs), and crosscutting concepts (CCCs). This session will also explore practical strategies to utilize and supplement your current curriculum to deepen science understanding while integrating phenomenon based teaching and incorporating literacy practices.

Speakers

Zachary Jeffrey

Tharen French

Joshua Smith

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 109

In District

Audience K-4 Educators

10:05am CDT

Leading Leaders/ Parenting in today’s world. “There’s no playbook for this” LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 158 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

The session will equip and empower both current leaders and aspiring leaders with practical lessons, tools, strategies, and stories about how to lead a team of leaders./ This session will also help attendees experience life lessons in raising three boys will sharing successes and challenges as a parent in todays world.

Speakers

Dr. Jeff Collum

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 158

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Yardsticks: Developmentally Appropriate Behavior LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 117 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This presentation explores child development through the lens of Yardsticks, providing insights into age-appropriate behavior, learning patterns, and social-emotional growth. Educators will gain practical strategies for supporting students based on their developmental stages, fostering a classroom environment that meets their academic and behavioral needs. By understanding typical milestones, teachers can better differentiate instruction, set realistic expectations, and create supportive learning experiences.

Speakers

Samantha Carter-Scott

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 117

In District

Audience Pk-4 Educators

10:05am CDT

Intro to Coteaching for SPED/GEN ED Teams LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 105 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This course provides information on the co-teaching models and the success criteria for co-teaching pairs. This informational session will give insight into planning, teaching, and assessing the same group of students. The co-teaching design fosters a collaborative relationship between co-teachers to meet the needs of all learners.

Speakers

Cathleen Palmer

Sheila Williams

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 105

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience 5-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Meaningful Movement- PT LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 116 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session will cover definitions of meaningful movement and sensorimotor; benefit of daily intentional movement at school; and when and how to implement in daily schedule.

Speakers

Kasey Strack

Mariana Ferrari

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 116

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience Pk-4 Educators

10:05am CDT

Speech Development for Early Childhood LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 157 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Helping young kids develop strong communication skills is so important! In this session, we’ll go over typical speech and language milestones, signs that might indicate a delay, and simple, effective ways to support early speech development. You'll walk away with practical strategies to use in everyday interactions, plus tips on working with families and specialists to give kids the best start in their communication journey.

Speakers

Betsy Staley

Danielle Schulze

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 157

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience PreK Educators

10:05am CDT

Blocksi: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Project Lab 102 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

K-12 educational institutions are increasingly integrating digital resources and providing students with unprecedented access to information and learning tools. This digital expansion brings the critical responsibility of protecting students from inappropriate or harmful online content. With Blocksi, classroom screen monitoring gives you in-time control and an overview of what each student is doing, which helps boost classroom productivity. You can know exactly who is on the task at hand and who is distracted by something unrelated to class work. Let's explore these classroom management strategies within Blocksi to help our learners thrive!

Speakers

Jake Stroman

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In District- Tech

Audience K-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Keynote Speaker- Have you Shifted Your Monkey Today? LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Lecture Hall @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Based on the popular book Shifting The Monkey, this session will help everyone lead their classrooms, school, and districts more effectively. Do you know people who regularly avoid doing work? Do you know anyone who whines, pouts, or complains endlessly? This session is just what you need. Come and join the fun as you learn how to Shift The Monkey.

Speakers

Dr. Todd Whitaker

Professor- College/University, University of Missouri

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

Keynote Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Marzano Session- New Art and Science of Teaching LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

CHS Room 118 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Join this workshop to deepen your knowledge of an instructional model that yields high student achievement gains, delve into specific strategies that help students engage in their learning, and consider new ways to energize students and move them from compliance to engagement. Participants will have fun learning and growing as a professional!

Speakers

Dr. Mike Ruyle

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 118

Marzano Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

D3 Mentorship for Boys/G3 Mentorship for Girls LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 156 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session aims to generate awareness and interest for a student mentorship group we started called D3 (Discipline, Determination, Dreams). The group is designed to help middle school students develop a sense of community and belonging while being challenged in their integrity, accountability, respect, leadership, and service to better and improve not only their school but their community. Through our program, we have dramatically increased student GPA and greatly decreased the number of office referrals and discipline (ISS/OSS) received by students. We are in our fifth year. We started with 15 students and have grown to over 200 students. We want to bring awareness and generate interest in our group and give participants a blueprint on how to start and run their own mentorship program on their campuses. NEW FOR 2025 Previously, we had only a boy's group. In this school year, we added a girls group, G3. Our session will focus on informing others of the systems and goals we have established through sharing our learning process of improvements made over the five years.

Speakers

Charles German

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 156

In District

Audience 4-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Learning Ladder Express: How to Plan Effectively LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 114 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Please bring a book or required curriculum, essential standard and learning ladder associated with that standard. We will start by comparing the Standard and Ladder then move to tying the book or curriculum to the learning ladder. Finally we will discuss how to analyze assessments using the learning ladders. Samples of each will be provided if you are unable to access these materials.

Speakers

Laura Watford

Catherine Wood

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 114

In District

Audience 5-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

CPR- $5 fee (lunch served at 11:55-1:05) FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Library @ 2300 Prince Street, Conway, AR, USA

This is a 3 hour session and all 3 hours are required to participate. (You will dismiss for lunch and return to complete the training.) You also will have a $5 fee for your CPR card.

Speakers

Amanda Townsend

School Nurse Coordinator, Conway Public Schools

I have been a Conway Public School Nurse for 18+ years and recently was honored to become the School Nurse Coordinator as well as the coordinator of the School Based Health Clinic. As school nurses our main goal is to educate our students about their bodies and how to care for them... Read More →

Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Library

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Wampus Cat Branding and Canva LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 158 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Kaitlyn Ryals

Media Relations Coordinator, Conway Public Schools

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 158

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

4-12 Science of Reading Refresher LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 167 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 167

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience 4-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Digital Dilemma LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 166 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Candace Smith

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 166

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

K-3 Science of Reading Refresher LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 165 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Melissa Gasaway

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 165

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience K-3 Educators

11:05am CDT

Math Fluency K-4 LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 164 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Tara Sanders

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 164

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience K-4 Educators

11:05am CDT

Sowing the Seeds of Leadership LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 162 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 162

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience P-12 Leaders

11:05am CDT

Amplify mCLASS with DIBELS: Understanding Data LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 202 (Upstairs) @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 202 (Upstairs)

Community Partner

Audience K-4 Educators

11:05am CDT

The Art and Science of Building Trust LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 115 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Building trust is a critical leadership skill. Whether you are leading your students, your peers, or those you supervise, the amount of influence you have is connected to the amount of trust you’ve earned. This session will review the latest research about building trust and discuss some practical tips for doing it better.

Speakers

Dr. Aaron New

Organizational Development Manager, Conway Regional Health System

As the Organizational Development Manager for Conway Regional Health System, I manage and support the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that promote the professional development and continuous learning of our team members - especially that of current and emerging... Read More →

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 115

Community Partner

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

UCA STEM Integration for K-7 LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 104 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Todd Abel

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 104

Community Partner

Audience K-7 Educators

11:05am CDT

Breaking the Ice: Setting the Stage for a Positive Classroom Culture FILLING

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Auditorium @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Johnny Passmore

Theater Teacher

AJ Spiridigliozzi

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Auditorium

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Enhancing Teaching with ChatGPT FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 106 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Participants will learn how to effectively use ChatGPT to support key areas of teaching, including lesson planning, assessment creation, and communication. By the end of the session, they will be equipped to streamline lesson and resource development, create customized assessments, enhance communication with parents and students, and improve classroom management strategies. Teachers will also discover time-saving techniques for handling routine administrative tasks, empowering them to focus more on student engagement and individualized learning.

Speakers

Kevin DeStefano

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 106

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Ethical Insights for Educators LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 116 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Using real case studies and hearings before the Arkansas State Board of Education come learn how to avoid ethical pitfalls in the ever evolving world of education.

Speakers

Shasta Wagner

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 116

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Stronger Together: Building a Culture of Collective Efficacy LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 153 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Have you ever been a part of conversations that ended with “my kids will never be able to do that” or “there’s nothing we can do to help them,” and wondered “does it have to be this way?” Join us for a conversation about collective efficacy: the common belief that all students can learn, grow, and achieve. This growth mindset can be used to positively impact school culture and ensure that all students are able to reach their full potential despite barriers. After attending our session, participants will be able to positively impact student achievement by fostering a school culture of collaboration and belief in the collective capability of all staff to improve student outcomes academically, socially, and emotionally. Participants will leave the session with practical tools to apply in professional conversations, data-driven instructional planning, PLCs, and leadership meetings.

Speakers

Shelby Eoff

Abby Smith

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 153

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Utilizing Music and Technology for Student Engagement FILLING

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 109 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In this interactive session, educators will explore how to integrate music and technology to enhance student engagement and learning. Participants will discover creative ways to incorporate music into lessons to capture students’ attention, reinforce key concepts, and promote a positive classroom atmosphere. Through hands-on activities and discussions, teachers will also learn how to leverage technology tools and apps to create multimedia-rich experiences. By the end of the session, educators will leave with practical strategies and resources to energize their teaching, foster student participation, and create a more interactive and inclusive learning environment. This professional development course is designed for elementary and middle school teachers, including those specializing in music, art, library, GT, and PE.

Speakers

Sherrie Richardson

Jordan Sorrells

Kacie Parker

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 109

In District

Audience K-7 Educators

11:05am CDT

Yardsticks: Developmentally Appropriate Behavior LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 117 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Samantha Carter-Scott

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 117

In District

Audience Pk-4 Educators

11:05am CDT

Co-Teaching for Established Co-teaching Pairs LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 105 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session is designed to help established co-teachers refine their craft. This session helps optimize co-teaching partnerships and communication as well as address common issues that arise in a co-taught classroom.

Speakers

Cathleen Palmer

Sheila Williams

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 105

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience 5-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Speech Development for Elementary Students LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 157 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Good communication skills are key to student success, but some students need extra support to develop clear speech and strong language skills. In this session, we’ll go over typical speech and language development, common challenges like articulation errors and language delays, and simple strategies to help students in the classroom. You’ll learn how to create a language-rich environment, use helpful prompts and cues, and know when to reach out for extra support from a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Speakers

Betsy Staley

Elizabeth Marsden

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 157

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience K-4 Educators

11:05am CDT

Schoology Essentials LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Project Lab 102 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing our educational tools and practices, we are excited to offer a professional development session focused on Schoology, our Learning Management System (LMS) of choice. Participants will explore the platform and discuss best practices for differentiation, encouraging student participation, and maximizing student engagement. The session will focus on navigation, function, and platform essentials. Participants will explore the grade book feature and feedback tools if time allows. Time will be set aside for a Q&A session and one-on-one assistance.

Speakers

Jake Stroman

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In District- Tech

Audience 5-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Keynote Speaker- Dealing with Difficult Parents (And With Parents in Difficult Situations) LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Lecture Hall @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Do you have parents that you just dread dealing with? When they call on the phone, send an email or walk in your classroom/office do you get a sinking feeling? Do you ever have to deliver bad news to nice parents? This workshop will provide valuable tools for educators to deal with hostile parents, build relations with all parents, and learn new techniques that can help you effectively deliver tough news in a positive manner. You will develop skills which will allow you to help everyone in your organization be more effective in dealing with these most challenging people.

Speakers

Dr. Todd Whitaker

Professor- College/University, University of Missouri

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

Keynote Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Marzano Session- New Art and Science of Teaching LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT

CHS Room 118 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Dr. Mike Ruyle

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 118

Marzano Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

CPR- $5 fee (lunch served at 11:55-1:05) LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Library @ 2300 Prince Street, Conway, AR, USA

This is a 3 hour session and all 3 hours are required to participate. (You will dismiss for lunch and return to complete the training.) You also will have a $5 fee for your CPR card.

Speakers

Amanda Townsend

School Nurse Coordinator, Conway Public Schools

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Library

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:55am CDT

Day 1 Lunch LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:55am - 1:05pm CDT

CHS Cafeteria @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:55am - 1:05pm CDT
CHS Cafeteria Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Lunch/ Vendors

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

4-12 Science of Reading Refresher

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 167 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 167

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience 4-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

8-12 Math Small Group Interventions LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 164 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session is designed for math teachers in grades 8-12 and focuses on practical strategies for implementing effective math interventions in secondary classrooms. Some of the items we will discuss are: data-driven decision-making, flexible grouping, and systematic approaches to intervention and differentiation.

Speakers

Tara Sanders

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 164

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience 8-12 Math Educators

1:10pm CDT

Differentiation FILLING

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 166 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

The objective of this training is to experience differentiation strategies across all content areas through an interactive, exciting, engaging environment. Springdale differentiation strategy cards will be the focus/foundation of this training. Participants will walk away from the training with over 100 instructional strategies that they can easily implement in their classrooms the next day. If you are looking to increase the rigor and implement practices that will reach all students (at their level and move them up) then this training is for YOU!

Speakers

Candace Smith

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 166

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

K-3 Science of Reading Refresher LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 165 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Melissa Gasaway

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 165

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience K-3 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Leadership by the Number- Enneagram LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 162 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

How can the Enneagram be used as a tool for leaders to not only know their strengths, but also lead their teams well? This session for anyone who wants to dig deeper into the uses of Enneagram for developing your team, balancing your own strengths and growth areas, and understanding people to better work with them as a leader.

Speakers

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 162

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience P-12 Leaders

1:10pm CDT

Amplify mCLASS with DIBELS: Understanding Data LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 202 (Upstairs) @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 202 (Upstairs)

Community Partner

Audience K-4 Educators

1:10pm CDT

AR Transition: Charting the Path to Positive Post-School Outcomes LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 163 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session we will discuss this interactive tool that covers all the components in writing a Transition Plan. Starting with selecting and administering assessment(s), writing measurable goals and supporting actives, development of a quality courses of study, affirming the presence of annual academic goals that support the post school goals and how to make sure agency involvement is present when/if needed.

Speakers

Carrie Tuttle

Transition Consultant, Arkansas Transition Services

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 163

Community Partner

Audience 8-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

The Art and Science of Listening Well LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 115 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Listening to our students, peers, and colleagues is easy. Listening *well* is difficult. In this session, we will review different “listening styles” and consider tips and suggestions for active and meaningful listening.

Speakers

Dr. Aaron New

Organizational Development Manager, Conway Regional Health System

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 115

Community Partner

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

AI for Educators: Practical Tools for Every Grade Level FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 153 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Discover how AI tools can streamline teaching and elevate classroom experiences! This session focuses on practical, grade-specific examples of how AI can simplify lesson planning, grading, and personalized learning. Participants will leave equipped with ready-to-use resources tailored to their teaching levels.

Speakers

Cory Walker

Naomi Sexson

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 153

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Canva Creations FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 106 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Canva Creations will allow participants to understand the ease of creating using the Canva platform. Explaining, demonstrating, and using individual practice on the Canva tools, how to find ready to go resources, and creating products from scratch! Participants will get fresh ideas on materials any staff member could make to fit their grade level and subject area needs! All participants should bring a computer to get to practice on their own.

Speakers

Catie Overton

Elizabeth Marsden

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 106

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Court Documents: How to Find Them, How to Read Them, and Who to Notify LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 116 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Join the General Counsel for a course on how to navigate court connect, how to find court records, how to determine which records are important, and when to seek clarification.

Speakers

Shasta Wagner

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 116

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

The 411 on the PPC for CPSD LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Project Lab 102 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session will cover basic information about our district's PPC including: what we do, what we don't do (misconceptions), how to find District Policies on the website, the proper procedure to bring an item to the PPC, and responsibilities/requirements to be on the committee.

Speakers

Weeji Niswonger

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

The Good Ol' Days: Strategies for Classroom Management and Student Behavior LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 114 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Teachers will take a trip back in time and reflect on the classrooms of yesteryear. We will quickly move forward in time with a pragmatic approach to classroom management, empowering teachers with effective strategies for navigating today's classroom. The session facilitators will draw inspiration from several sources and model a close read with a fun processing activity. Teachers of all levels will walk away with five practical steps to help curb classroom behavior issues and invoke a positive classroom culture. The session facilitators will model several strategies that can be adapted for use in any setting.

Speakers

Rebekah Dixon

Jake Stroman

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 114

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Tormented: A Teacher's Story of Overcoming Bullying LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 158 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Our students go through so much in the 21st century, and reflecting on their experiences provides much insight into how we can support them. In this session, Mr. Brick Cullum (AR History Teacher of the Year 2022) recalls his experiences being bullied in middle school, junior high, and high school to provide participants with an opportunity for introspection. This story of overcoming obstacles and embracing possibilities showcases a clear message of uplift. Deep, meaningful strategies for supporting students are highlighted, as well as clear connections to learning.

Speakers

Brick Cullum

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 158

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Unlocking your Superpower LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Auditorium @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Unlock your super power. You have your own superhero origin story. Your superpower is the ability to lift people up around you. We want to show you how to unlock this special power that can you can use to make a super impact in your school. Improve relationships, build stronger communication, and increase productivity. Your weapons? An open mind and two powerful words.

Speakers

Johnny Passmore

Theater Teacher

AJ Spiridigliozzi

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Auditorium

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Accomodations, Modifications and How to Track Them FILLING

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 105 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Participants will learn the difference between modifications and accommodations. Additionally, participants will learn several strategies for tracking provided modifications and accommodations.

Speakers

Cathleen Palmer

Erin Wesbecher

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 105

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience K-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Principals of ABA 101: Embedding ABA Principals in Classroom LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 117 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session introduces the fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how to integrate its principles into classroom systems to support student success. Key topics include reinforcement strategies, behavior shaping, data-driven decision-making, and structured supports for increasing positive behaviors. Educators will learn practical techniques for embedding ABA into daily routines, enhancing student engagement, and fostering independence. By applying these strategies, teachers can create a more structured, supportive, and effective learning environment.

Speakers

Samantha Carter-Scott

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 117

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience K-4 Educators; SpEd Educators

1:10pm CDT

Understanding the Adverse Impact of Speech Services in a Secondary School Setting LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 157 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In this session, we’ll explore how speech therapy services can impact students academic performance, social interactions, and emotional well-being. Teachers will learn to identify speech and language challenges in students, understand the long-term effects of missed or delayed services, and gain practical strategies to support students with communication difficulties in the classroom.

Speakers

Betsy Staley

Nicole Slough

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 157

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience 5-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Keynote Speaker- Improving Student Behavior LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Lecture Hall @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

The workshop is focused on effectively working with all students at any grade/age level. The purpose is to help teachers build and refine their skills in order to manage their classrooms and empower them to successfully work with all students. Specific techniques will be introduced that can be immediately implemented in every classroom. Improve student behavior so you can improve your life!

Speakers

Dr. Todd Whitaker

Professor- College/University, University of Missouri

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

Keynote Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Marzano Session- New Art and Science of Teaching LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

CHS Room 118 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Dr. Mike Ruyle

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 118

Marzano Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Classroom Management- Handling Business LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 156 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Objectives: Product- I can define my product (student outcome for the year and expectations throughout the year). SEL and ACADEMIC Systems- I can plan and implement my personal and student led systems that control my classroom. Management- I can describe and consistently implement my management systems. HR- I can state and adhere to my mission statement to staff, students, and parents. Productivity- I can outline my weekly plan to ensure student and personal productivity is maintained. Data Analysis- I can create a data collecting system that allows me to analyze my personal and student information to adjust my systems. Product Assessments- I can describe how I am going to effectively assess my students while following HQIM.

Speakers

Zailey Hall

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 156

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Introduction to the Arkansas Elementary Science Standards: Understanding DCI, SEP, and CCC LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 109 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This professional development session introduces educators to the Arkansas Elementary Science Standards by providing a foundational understanding of the key components: Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science and Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC). Participants will gain insight into what each of these components represents and how they work together to create a cohesive science curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on helping educators recognize the distinctions between these elements and how they collectively support student learning in science. Educators will also explore resources that can help them implement the standards in their classrooms and get an overview of how these standards translate into practice on the state assessment (ATLAS).

Speakers

Tharen French

Joshua Smith

Zachary Jeffrey

Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 109

In District

Audience K-4 Educators

2:10pm CDT

4-12 Science of Reading Refresher LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 167 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 167

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience 4-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

8-12 Math Small Group Interventions LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 164 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Tara Sanders

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 164

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience 8-12 Math Educators

2:10pm CDT

Differentiation LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 166 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Candace Smith

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 166

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

K-3 Science of Reading Refresher LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 165 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Melissa Gasaway

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 165

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience K-3 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Leadership by the Number- Enneagram LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 162 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 162

Arch Ford Specialist

Audience P-12 Leaders

2:10pm CDT

Amplify mCLASS with DIBELS: Understanding Data LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 202 (Upstairs) @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 202 (Upstairs)

Community Partner

Audience K-4 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Making Conflict More Constructive FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 115 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Conflict is inevitable for most of us. Learning to navigate conflict with our students, peers, and colleagues is an essential professional skill. In this session we will review several common conflict management modes (or styles) that many people use and provide recommendations for how to incorporate that knowledge into the conflicts we face.

Speakers

Dr. Aaron New

Organizational Development Manager, Conway Regional Health System

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 115

Community Partner

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Adaptive Questioning for Comprehensive Discussion in the Social Studies Classroom LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 153 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Join me for a professional development session designed to engage participants in the art of questioning as a means to drive student engagement, dive into deeper depths of knowledge, and enhance discussion in the social studies classroom. This session will provide practical strategies, creative ideas, and tips to drive classroom questioning, discussion, and improve academic outcomes for students.

Speakers

Christopher Jensen

Shelby Eoff

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 153

In District

Audience 5-9 SS Educators

2:10pm CDT

But Did You Document It? FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 116 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Deep dive into the importance of documentation for compliance in education while learning some tips and tricks to strengthen your processes.

Speakers

Shasta Wagner

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 116

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Canva Creations FULL

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 106 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Catie Overton

Elizabeth Marsden

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 106

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Math is Fun! FILLING

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 114 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This professional development experience is designed to empower math educators with strategies that increase student engagement, deepen conceptual understanding, and support differentiation through data-driven instruction. The session blends best practices in math pedagogy with collaborative planning and technology integration to enhance instructional delivery. We will explore various main concepts with open discussion on the vertical understanding of curriculum implementation.

Speakers

Rebekah Dixon

Lourdes Goodnight

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 114

In District

Audience 5-12 Math Educators

2:10pm CDT

PD with Stipends -Across US and beyond LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 158 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This session will inform the faculty of the special opportunities of PD across the US that are available to teachers. These special institutes and workshops are presented by scholars and professors of their given expertise. Stipends are available to attend once you get accepted. These classes sometimes offer 3 hours of college grad hours at a reduced cost.

Speakers

Jeff Ashley

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 158

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Tech Enhanced Teaching: Unlocking the Potential of Promethean Boards LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 105 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

The objective of this training session is to both equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate and use Promethean Boards in their classrooms as well as to inform administrators or facilitators interested in adding them to their building about the practical aspects like purchasing, installing, and understanding the connectivity capabilities. Participants will hear from a district technician to get an overview of the cost of the boards, installation options, and the connectivity capabilities to help them plan out the logistics of getting Promethean Boards in their building. After that, participants will get to see a teacher that has used a Promethean Board in the classroom for the last year demonstrate how they can be incorporated into our curriculum and learning. They will be given demonstrations on how to use the board to create interactive lessons that encourage student participation as well as how to enhance curriculum using the tools on the board.

Speakers

Amy Dennie

Dustin Dennie

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 105

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Unlocking your Superpower FILLING

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Auditorium @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Johnny Passmore

Theater Teacher

AJ Spiridigliozzi

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Auditorium

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Beyond the Pencil: OT Techniques to Transform Handwriting LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 157 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Handwriting is a complex skill requiring fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, and cognitive processing. Teachers play a crucial role in supporting students' handwriting development in the classroom by incorporating targeted strategies, tools, and activities. This PD session provides an overview of handwriting development, classroom strategies, and OT-recommended tools to improve student success.

Speakers

Stephanie Tibbs

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 157

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience Pk-2 Educators; SpEd Educators

2:10pm CDT

Principals of ABA 101: Embedding ABA Principals in Classroom LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 117 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Speakers

Samantha Carter-Scott

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 117

In District- SpEd/ 504

Audience K-4 Educators; SpEd Educators

2:10pm CDT

Classroom Technology Basics LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Project Lab 102 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

The basics of technology. Everything from using Gmail, google drive, and google sheets to "what tech is in my classroom and how do I use it" followed by Q and A.

Speakers

Joshua Foshee

Carl King

Craig Niswonger

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In District- Tech

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Keynote Speaker- How to Help All Teachers Become Like the Best Teachers (Leadership Workshop) LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Lecture Hall @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Every school has amazing teachers who have an incredible impact on students and learning. These special teachers have the ability to connect with all students and deliver highly effective instruction. Each school also has teachers with varying ranges of talent and ability. If all teachers could become more like the most effective teachers, then we would have significant improvement in every school. This session focuses on what leaders can do to get all of the teachers to be like their very best teachers.

Speakers

Dr. Todd Whitaker

Professor- College/University, University of Missouri

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

Keynote Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Marzano Session- Coaching Classroom Instruction LIMITED

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CHS Room 118 @ Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

In this workshop we will discuss the nature of expertise, ask participants to reflect on their teaching, and consider ways in which they can continually challenge themselves to new heights by being deliberate in practice, you are engaging in the constant pursuit of excellence and growth.

Speakers

Dr. Mike Ruyle

Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 118

Marzano Speaker

Audience Pk-12 Educators