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Wednesday, July 9
 

8:00am CDT

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

8:45am CDT

Keynote- Dr. Todd Whitaker- What Great Educators Do Differently
Wednesday July 9, 2025 8:45am - 9:55am CDT
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
DT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 8:45am - 9:55am CDT
CHS Auditorium
  Keynote Speaker

10:05am CDT

Chants and Cheers: An Approach to Classroom Management, Student Engagement, and Learning Accountability
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
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
AR
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 153
  In District

10:05am CDT

Leading Leaders/ Parenting in today’s world. “There’s no playbook for this”
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
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
DJ
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 158
  In District

10:05am CDT

Keynote Speaker- Have you Shifted Your Monkey Today?
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
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
DT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Lecture Hall
  Keynote Speaker

11:05am CDT

The Art and Science of Building Trust
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
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
DA
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 115
  Community Partner

11:05am CDT

Enhancing Teaching with ChatGPT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
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
KD
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 106
  In District

11:05am CDT

Ethical Insights for Educators
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
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
SW
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 116
  In District

11:05am CDT

Stronger Together: Building a Culture of Collective Efficacy
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
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
SE
AS
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 153
  In District

11:05am CDT

Keynote Speaker- Dealing with Difficult Parents (And With Parents in Difficult Situations)
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
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
DT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Lecture Hall
  Keynote Speaker

11:55am CDT

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

1:10pm CDT

The Art and Science of Listening Well
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
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
DA
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 115
  Community Partner

1:10pm CDT

AI for Educators: Practical Tools for Every Grade Level
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
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
CW
NS
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 153
  In District

1:10pm CDT

Canva Creations
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
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
CO
EM
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 106
  In District

1:10pm CDT

Court Documents: How to Find Them, How to Read Them, and Who to Notify
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
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
SW
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 116
  In District

1:10pm CDT

Keynote Speaker- Improving Student Behavior
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
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
DT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Lecture Hall
  Keynote Speaker

2:10pm CDT

Making Conflict More Constructive
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
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
DA
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 115
  Community Partner

2:10pm CDT

But Did You Document It?
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
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
SW
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 116
  In District

2:10pm CDT

Canva Creations
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
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
CO
EM
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 106
  In District

2:10pm CDT

Tech Enhanced Teaching: Unlocking the Potential of Promethean Boards
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
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
AD
DD
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 105
  In District

2:10pm CDT

Classroom Technology Basics
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
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
JF
CK
CN
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

2:10pm CDT

Keynote Speaker- How to Help All Teachers Become Like the Best Teachers (Leadership Workshop)
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
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
DT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Lecture Hall
  Keynote Speaker
 
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