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Thursday, July 10
 

8:00am CDT

Breakfast and Registration LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:00am - 8:40am CDT
CHS Cafeteria Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

8:45am CDT

Keynote- Ms. Wyletta Johnson
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:45am - 9:55am CDT
CHS Auditorium

10:05am CDT

K-12 Decoding Dyscalculia
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
This session equips K-12 math teachers with essential knowledge and practical strategies for supporting students with dyscalculia. Participants will explore the neurological foundations, signs, and symptoms of dyscalculia while learning specific strategies we can use and purposeful manipulatives that can support students with characteristics of dyscalculia.


Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 164

10:05am CDT

K-3 Literacy Stations LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
What are the rest of your students doing while you’re leading flexible small groups? In this engaging session, you’ll explore creative ideas and practical strategies for centers, stations, and Must/Mays in K-3 classrooms. Plus, get hands-on with a make-and-take activity! Let’s make independent learning meaningful and effective!
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 165

10:05am CDT

Planning with Lesson Internalization LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Unlock the full potential of your Benchmark curriculum through effective lesson internalization. This professional development session is designed for K–4 educators seeking to strengthen instructional planning and delivery. Participants will learn how to thoughtfully unpack Benchmark lessons, align instruction to learning objectives, and anticipate student needs to drive engagement and mastery.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McMahan

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 167

10:05am CDT

The Disengaged Teen FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school.  This session will explore a framework for understanding teen disengagement while sharing powerful strategies for re-engaging students in school!
Speakers
avatar for Julie Workman

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 162

10:05am CDT

Understanding Poverty LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
This session will equip educators with the latest research on families experiencing poverty and its impact on student learning. Participants will explore effective strategies to engage students, improve academic performance, and address behavior challenges. The session will also provide insights on identifying families in poverty, understanding their unique needs, and fostering meaningful family involvement in education.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 166

10:05am CDT

Conway Fire Department- Stop the Bleed LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Speakers
RG

Randel Green

Conway Fire Department
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Library

10:05am CDT

UCA STEM Integration for 8-12 LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Join the UCA STEM Institute to explore activities that integrate STEM disciplines in order to increase student engagement and further learning goals in science and mathematics. Principles of STEM integration will be discussed and illustrated through the activities, and we will discuss how domain-specific learning goals might be achieved. All activities will utilize materials from the STEM Institute's free materials library.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 104

10:05am CDT

Canva Creations LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
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.
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 117

10:05am CDT

Collaboration in the Classroom FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
In this session, you will learn strategies for differentiation in the classroom including how to implement small group instruction for student success.
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 163

10:05am CDT

Communicating the GOOD and BAD to Parents Effectively FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
How and when we communicate with parents makes a huge difference on their perception of the teachers, staff, and school their child attends. Parent communication is essential for building and fostering a positive relationship between a parent and the school. What we communicate, how we communicate it, and when we communicate it can have a direct impact on how well the parents feel their child is being supported at school. This session will provide teachers with a framework to deliver good news and especially the bad or tough news in a way that the parent leaves the conversation knowing we care for their student and have a plan to help them. We will cover how to have effective conversations with parents when a student is struggling academically or behaviorally.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 106

10:05am CDT

Data Speaks, Are you listening? LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
We will discuss how to analyze data in order to maximize their students learning. We will discuss how they can use the data to create learning groups/Intervention groups for their classes that will create a higher level of learning and success for their students. We will also discuss how they can use data to further their discussions within PLCs.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 156

10:05am CDT

Data-Driven Decisions: Using Checklists for Smarter Teaching FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Enhance Instructional Decision-Making – Utilize data checklists to make informed instructional choices that meet the diverse needs of students. Monitor Student Progress – Track student learning and skill mastery over time to identify strengths and areas for growth. Support Differentiation – Use checklist data to tailor instruction and interventions for individual student needs. Improve Classroom Efficiency – Streamline documentation, grading, and feedback processes to maximize instructional time. Foster Collaborative Decision-Making – Use checklist data in team meetings to support data-driven discussions and instructional planning.
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 109

10:05am CDT

Notice and Note: Fiction Sign Posts LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
This session is designed to equip teachers with notice and note comprehension strategies. These strategies were created to help students make meaning of fictional text.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 105

10:05am CDT

Pear Assessments - Using Alternate Answers & Rubrics to Give Partial Credit LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Attendees will need their own device to practice creating assessments in their discipline. Two main areas will be addressed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of grading student responses using Pear assessments. Alternate Answers with Varied Point Values: The first focus will be on using alternate point values for alternate answers, allowing for automatic partial credit based on specific responses. Most examples will cover math and science short answer, numerical, expression, and equation entry problems. Additionally, we will demonstrate how this technique can be applied to question types used across all disciplines, such as multiple select, drag-and-drop, sorting, and matching questions. Rubrics for Grading: Attendees will practice creating both general and specific rubrics to streamline the grading of open-response questions. These rubrics can be applied to open-response questions across all disciplines to enhance consistency and efficiency in grading.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 115

10:05am CDT

Teach like a Jiu-Jiteira LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Participants will learn how to utilize jiu-jitsu instructional methods such as detail shading, radical praise, and error correction strategies in order to boost engagement and create a positive classroom environment. Participants will practice these teaching techniques in small groups while learning life-saving self-defense skills in a safe environment from a dual-certified Gracie jiu-jitsu instructor. This session is geared toward any district personnel P-12.
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 158

10:05am CDT

Tips & Tricks to Writing a Conway Schools Foundation Classroom Impact Grant LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Join us for a comprehensive training session designed to guide educators through the process of writing a successful Conway Public Schools Foundation Classroom Impact Grant application. This session will cover the key components of the grant, from understanding its purpose to crafting a compelling proposal. Participants will learn how to clearly define their classroom needs, align their projects with the Foundation’s goals, and demonstrate the potential impact on students. We’ll walk through the steps of developing a strong narrative, creating a detailed budget, and presenting measurable outcomes. Additionally, tips on effective storytelling and writing techniques will be shared to help make your application stand out.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 157

10:05am CDT

Elevating Writing Skills for Language Learners LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
Teachers will learn how to incorporate writing instruction into various content areas, helping English learners of all levels build writing skills in grade level content across all subjects.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 153

10:05am CDT

Strengthening the General Education & Special Education Partnership FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
This presentation highlights strategies to enhance collaboration between general and special educators, fostering inclusive practices that support all students. Key topics include defining roles, improving communication, implementing interventions and modifications, and aligning IEP goals. By promoting shared responsibility and inclusive teaching, educators can create a more effective and supportive learning environment.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 116

10:05am CDT

Blocksi: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool LIMITED
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
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

10:05am CDT

Keynote Speaker- Self-Care Mindfulness LIMITED
Looking for ways to mind your mental and protect your peace??
Don't meet me there, Beat me there.

Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

10:05am CDT

Marzano Session- Customizing the Critical Concepts LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
In this session, teachers will delve into the background of the Critical Concepts and engage in a process to customize. We will consider how to make proficiency scales accessible to students and how we can use them to plan instruction by aligning assessments and resources.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 118

10:05am CDT

11:05am CDT

K-12 Decoding Dyscalculia LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
This session equips K-12 math teachers with essential knowledge and practical strategies for supporting students with dyscalculia. Participants will explore the neurological foundations, signs, and symptoms of dyscalculia while learning specific strategies we can use and purposeful manipulatives that can support students with characteristics of dyscalculia.


Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 164

11:05am CDT

K-3 Literacy Stations LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
What are the rest of your students doing while you’re leading flexible small groups? In this engaging session, you’ll explore creative ideas and practical strategies for centers, stations, and Must/Mays in K-3 classrooms. Plus, get hands-on with a make-and-take activity! Let’s make independent learning meaningful and effective!
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 165

11:05am CDT

Planning with Lesson Internalization LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Unlock the full potential of your Benchmark curriculum through effective lesson internalization. This professional development session is designed for K–4 educators seeking to strengthen instructional planning and delivery. Participants will learn how to thoughtfully unpack Benchmark lessons, align instruction to learning objectives, and anticipate student needs to drive engagement and mastery.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McMahan

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 167

11:05am CDT

The Disengaged Teen LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school.  This session will explore a framework for understanding teen disengagement while sharing powerful strategies for re-engaging students in school!
Speakers
avatar for Julie Workman

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 162

11:05am CDT

Understanding Poverty LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
This session will equip educators with the latest research on families experiencing poverty and its impact on student learning. Participants will explore effective strategies to engage students, improve academic performance, and address behavior challenges. The session will also provide insights on identifying families in poverty, understanding their unique needs, and fostering meaningful family involvement in education.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 166

11:05am CDT

Conway Fire Department- Stop the Bleed LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Speakers
RG

Randel Green

Conway Fire Department
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Library

11:05am CDT

UCA STEM Integration for 8-12 LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Join the UCA STEM Institute to explore activities that integrate STEM disciplines in order to increase student engagement and further learning goals in science and mathematics. Principles of STEM integration will be discussed and illustrated through the activities, and we will discuss how domain-specific learning goals might be achieved. All activities will utilize materials from the STEM Institute's free materials library.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 104

11:05am CDT

Understanding Domestic Violence FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Domestic violence can be as confusing as it is damaging. In this session, we will consider questions such as: What are the myths of domestic violence? What is the common cycle of domestic violence? What can we do to help our friends and/or colleagues?
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Aaron New

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 →
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 115

11:05am CDT

3a: Communication with Students-Clear, Consistent, and Connected: Enhancing Student Communication for Success FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Effective communication is the foundation of student engagement and success. This session will explore Component 3a: Communication with Students from the EES rubric, providing insights into what administrators look for during observations. Participants will examine key elements of clear, consistent, and effective communication and learn practical strategies to enhance student interactions. Through real-world examples from educators, we will discuss how strong communication fosters a positive classroom environment and directly impacts student achievement. Join us for an informative and collaborative session designed to elevate your communication practices and strengthen student connections.
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 158

11:05am CDT

504 Plans: Leveling the Playing Field LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
By the end of this presentation, participants will understand the procedures and purposes of developing 504 Plans for students. Discussion will also center on strategies to support students with 504 Plans as well as effecient methods of documentation.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 163

11:05am CDT

Data-Driven Decision Making FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
This presentation is designed for educators who are new to data interpretation or those seeking a refresher. It will explore four fundamental principles of data analysis and provide practical strategies for navigating vast amounts of data to identify and focus on the most meaningful insights.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 109

11:05am CDT

Developing Relationships and self reflection using the Enneagram FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
We will use the enneagram to learn more about ourselves and examine how we interact with others, including students and colleagues.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 156

11:05am CDT

IMPROVing Your Communication in the Classroom LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Back by popular demand... This workshop will utilize a blend of improvisation activities, story telling, and group discussion to help you obtain a better understanding of what kind of communicator you are, what types of communication you can work on, and how to connect with students in the classroom. Come unlock some secrets on how to better connect with all of your students! 
Speakers
avatar for Johnny Passmore

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 →
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Auditorium

11:05am CDT

Notice and Note: Nonfiction Reading Strategies LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
This session is designed to equip teachers with nonfiction reading strategies from Notice and Note. The strategies were created to help struggling readers make meaning from nonfiction text.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 105

11:05am CDT

Stand Out - Great Teachers Make Great Leaders LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Are you an educator looking to take the next step into school administration? This training session is designed specifically for aspiring administrators who want to stand out in a competitive field. Whether you’re aiming for an assistant principal position, a principal role, or another administrative leadership opportunity, this session will provide you with the tools and strategies to distinguish yourself from your peers.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 157

11:05am CDT

The Power of Counting – Building a Strong Foundation for Math Computation Success LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
Teachers will explore how counting serves as the foundation for mathematical understanding and computational fluency. Participants will learn how early counting skills lay the groundwork for number sense, addition, subtraction, and more advanced mathematical operations. Presentation Objectives:• Explore the connection between counting and computational skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Identify common challenges students face in counting and ways to address them. • Learn research-based strategies and activities to strengthen counting skills in early learners. • Discover ways to integrate counting into daily math instruction for all learners.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 106

11:05am CDT

Powerful Speaking Routines for Engaged Learning LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
To equip educators with effective strategies and techniques for implementing engaging speaking routines in the classroom, fostering student participation, and enhancing overall language development in all students across all subjects.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 153

11:05am CDT

Co-Teaching Practices LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
The goal of this PD is to model effective co-teaching strategies, share examples of best practices, and engage participants in a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 117

11:05am CDT

Navigating Productive Parent Conversations: Balancing Support with Compliance FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
This interactive session is designed for educators, administrators, and support staff who communicate with parents regularly, particularly about student progress, behavior, and needs. Attendees will learn strategies to engage in open, supportive discussions while remaining aligned with special education and legal guidelines. Through real-world scenarios and collaborative exercises, participants will practice approaches that build trust with parents while ensuring clarity, consistency, and special education compliance.
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 116

11:05am CDT

Schoology Essentials LIMITED
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
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

11:05am CDT

Keynote Speaker- Self-Care Mindfulness LIMITED
Looking for ways to mind your mental and protect your peace??
Don't meet me there, Beat me there.

Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

11:05am CDT

Marzano Session- Customizing the Critical Concepts LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
In this session, teachers will delve into the background of the Critical Concepts and engage in a process to customize. We will consider how to make proficiency scales accessible to students and how we can use them to plan instruction by aligning assessments and resources.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 118

11:55am CDT

Day 2 Lunch LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:55am - 1:05pm CDT
Thursday July 10, 2025 11:55am - 1:05pm CDT
CHS Cafeteria Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

1:10pm CDT

K-12 Math Engagement Strategies
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
In this training, we will be learning a variety of engagement strategies that can be incorporated into your math HQIM without compromising the goals, integrity or rigor of your instructional materials. The strategies you will walk away with in this session can be used with any curriculum or program, and will enrich your classroom discussions, add movement to your activities, and turn mathematics into something kids truly enjoy doing.


Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 164

1:10pm CDT

K-3 Literacy Stations LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
What are the rest of your students doing while you’re leading flexible small groups? In this engaging session, you’ll explore creative ideas and practical strategies for centers, stations, and Must/Mays in K-3 classrooms. Plus, get hands-on with a make-and-take activity! Let’s make independent learning meaningful and effective!
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 165

1:10pm CDT

K-4 Writing/ Benchmark Alignment LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Strengthen your writing instruction by incorporating William Van Cleave’s IECC model—Identify, Expand, Combine, Create—into your use of the Benchmark curriculum. This professional development session will show K–4 educators how to use the IECC approach to build foundational writing skills in a clear, sequential way. Learn how to help students identify key sentence components, expand ideas with detail and clarity, combine simple sentences for fluency, and create structured, cohesive written responses.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McMahan

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 167

1:10pm CDT

The Disengaged Teen LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school.  This session will explore a framework for understanding teen disengagement while sharing powerful strategies for re-engaging students in school!
Speakers
avatar for Julie Workman

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 162

1:10pm CDT

Conway Fire Department- Stop the Bleed LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Speakers
RG

Randel Green

Conway Fire Department
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Library

1:10pm CDT

Pinnacle Point: Mindfulness-based strategies for the classroom to promote staff/student wellbeing FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
In the session we will discuss the meaning of Mindfulness and how to incorporate it into the classroom to encourage self regulation, focus, and decrease stress.  
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 163

1:10pm CDT

Understanding Grief and Loss LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Grief is a universal life experience. Unfortunately, too few of us are taught how to navigate it or how to care for those who are grieving. In this session, we will examine questions such as: What does grief look like? How does it impact work and relationships? What can we do to help our friends and/or colleagues?
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Aaron New

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 →
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 115

1:10pm CDT

AGFC Fishing Derby and Strider Balance Bikes LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Information on grant procress, training, equipment/assembly needed, event process/planning/recording, etc.
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 109

1:10pm CDT

Behavioral Strategies and Interventions for Middle School/ Secondary Level FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Administrators and teachers will be given strategies for behavioral strategies and interventions to help students be more successful in the classroom as well as unstructured times. Documentation and processes will also be discussed.
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 117

1:10pm CDT

Don't Stop Believin'-Engaging Every Student in the Learning Journey FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
After attending the Get Your Teach On professional development, we are eager to share what we have learned from attending different sessions about hands-on, interactive, collaborative, and engaging activities. This session is perfect for the educator that needs a little "pick me-up" for themselves or their students.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 106

1:10pm CDT

Fueling Focus: A Teacher’s Toolkit of Brain Breaks for Every Classroom LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Are your students feeling restless or disengaged? Do you want to boost focus and foster a positive, energized classroom environment? Join me for a dynamic professional development session focused on implementing "Brain Breaks"—quick, effective activities that will refresh your students' minds, improve behavior, and enhance learning! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how brain breaks can increase student focus, boost engagement, and enhance classroom management. Each participant will leave with a toolkit of simple, classroom-ready brain break ideas. Whether you're teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, this session will provide practical tools to help keep your classroom calm, productive, and full of energy. Let's create a learning environment where both students and teachers thrive!
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 158

1:10pm CDT

Instructional Models and Methods LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
The Synectic and Concept Development Models are two different instructional models where students will use inductive teaching to show how students learn concepts. These models can be used for any amount of time available. Variations of the models are available, the models can be differentiated, and they are useful for all content areas.
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 153

1:10pm CDT

Integrating SAVVAS Textbooks with Schoology: Beginners LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
This session is designed to help educators integrate textbooks with the Schoology learning management system, making it easier for students to access course materials and engage in learning activities. Teachers will gain a basic understanding of how to organize textbook content in Schoology, making it simple for students to navigate. They will also learn how to create assignments, quizzes, and discussions based on the textbook, promoting student participation and improving the learning experience.
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 104

1:10pm CDT

Just Move It! LIMITED
Back by popular demand... Sometimes, students need to be physically involved to be fully engaged. In this workshop, you will discover techniques and ideas to put a hands-on twist to your lesson plans. We will take that idea or concept that students are struggling to get and find a way to create a kinesthetic way to teach it! 
Speakers
avatar for Johnny Passmore

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 →
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Auditorium

1:10pm CDT

Differentiation for ELLs LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
We will present ELL strategies that can be implemented into core instruction. These strategies will include hands-on activities, digital resources, and direct-instruction models. These strategies will equip teachers to make content more accessible for English language learners. Participants will learn applicable ELL instructional practices that they can immediately implement in their classrooms.
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 156

1:10pm CDT

Mastering Difficult Conversations in Conferences FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
This session equips educators with practical strategies to navigate challenging conversations during conferences with clarity, empathy, and effectiveness. The focus is on fostering trust, improving communication, and building developmental relationships with families and students.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 116

1:10pm CDT

Enhancing Classroom Learning with Apple iPads FILLING
This session will cover the effective use of iPads and Apple TV’s to enrich teaching and learning experiences. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating these technologies into daily instruction, including how to access and utilize curriculum content on iPads using powerful tools like Notability to create interactive lessons and foster student collaboration.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

1:10pm CDT

Utilizing Adobe Express in ELA LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Participants will learn how to incorporate the program Adobe Express into their HQIM. This past year, I utilized this platform as a way for students to bridge the gap between our Benchmark Reading and writing curriculums. Students created graphics, advertisements, and writings using the program.
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 157

1:10pm CDT

Working Smarter: How ChatGPT Can Help Administrators and Front Office Personnel LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
By the end of this session, participants will have an understanding of how to operate ChatGPT and generate memos, letters, analyze data trends, develop meeting agenda, etc.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 105

1:10pm CDT

Keynote Speaker- Self-Care Mindfulness LIMITED
Looking for ways to mind your mental and protect your peace??
Don't meet me there, Beat me there.

Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

1:10pm CDT

Marzano Session- Customizing the Critical Concepts LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
In this session, teachers will delve into the background of the Critical Concepts and engage in a process to customize. We will consider how to make proficiency scales accessible to students and how we can use them to plan instruction by aligning assessments and resources.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 118

1:10pm CDT

Bullying Prevention LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Join us for a two-hour professional development session designed to meet the Arkansas requirements for anti-bullying training. This session will equip educators with practical strategies to identify, prevent, and address bullying in schools. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of bullying, the responsibilities of educators, and the impact of bullying on students. By the end of the session, teachers will be empowered to foster a safe and inclusive environment that promotes respect and kindness, ensuring every student feels valued and supported. This training is essential for maintaining a positive school culture and fulfilling state licensure requirements.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 166

1:10pm CDT

2:10pm CDT

K-12 Math Engagement Strategies LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
In this training, we will be learning a variety of engagement strategies that can be incorporated into your math HQIM without compromising the goals, integrity or rigor of your instructional materials. The strategies you will walk away with in this session can be used with any curriculum or program, and will enrich your classroom discussions, add movement to your activities, and turn mathematics into something kids truly enjoy doing.


Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 164

2:10pm CDT

K-3 Literacy Stations LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
What are the rest of your students doing while you’re leading flexible small groups? In this engaging session, you’ll explore creative ideas and practical strategies for centers, stations, and Must/Mays in K-3 classrooms. Plus, get hands-on with a make-and-take activity! Let’s make independent learning meaningful and effective!
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 165

2:10pm CDT

K-4 Writing/ Benchmark Alignment LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Strengthen your writing instruction by incorporating William Van Cleave’s IECC model—Identify, Expand, Combine, Create—into your use of the Benchmark curriculum. This professional development session will show K–4 educators how to use the IECC approach to build foundational writing skills in a clear, sequential way. Learn how to help students identify key sentence components, expand ideas with detail and clarity, combine simple sentences for fluency, and create structured, cohesive written responses.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McMahan

Jennifer McMahan

Literacy Specialist, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 167

2:10pm CDT

The Disengaged Teen LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed. As kids get older and more independent, parents often feel powerless to help. But fear not, there are evidence-backed strategies to guide them from disengagement to drive, in and out of school.  This session will explore a framework for understanding teen disengagement while sharing powerful strategies for re-engaging students in school!
Speakers
avatar for Julie Workman

Julie Workman

Teacher Center Coordinator, Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 162

2:10pm CDT

Conway Fire Department- Stop the Bleed LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
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Randel Green

Conway Fire Department
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Library

2:10pm CDT

Intro to Suicide Assessment and Intervention LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Be better prepared when your friends and/or colleagues may start to struggle with thoughts of self-harm. In this session, we will discuss answers to these kinds of questions: What are the risk factors for suicide? How do we ask about or assess for suicidal thoughts and behaviors? What do we do to help?
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Aaron New

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 →
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 115

2:10pm CDT

AI for Teachers: No Robot Overlords, Just Helpful Tools! FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
This workshop will overview existing AI tools available for free and discuss helpful classroom policies concerning student use/misuse of AI technology. At the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Write a class policy concerning AI student use to be approved by administration; Create a toolbox of free AI tech to assist in lesson planning, grading, and creating; Format AI prompts.
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 105

2:10pm CDT

Classroom Behavior Management Tips, Tricks & Techniques FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Based on a reward system, teachers and students collaborate to create a classroom management system conducive for teaching and learning. (Establishing clear expectations, using positive reinforcement, and building a classroom community)
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 153

2:10pm CDT

Engage, Organize, Inspire: How Using Classroomscreen Can Enhance Your Classroom Management LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Discover how to streamline your classroom management with "Classroomscreen", an interactive online tool designed to help teachers foster engagement, clarity, and focus. In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to use Classroomscreen to display timers, random name pickers, traffic light signals, and other interactive widgets that support daily routines and keep students on task. Whether you're looking to enhance visual organization, facilitate transitions, or boost student engagement, Classroomscreen can simplify your classroom management strategies. Please bring your device to fully participate in this interactive session and explore practical ways to implement this tool, creating a more efficient and dynamic classroom environment!
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 158

2:10pm CDT

Engaging Young Learners FULL
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
The goal of this session will be to provide ideas for hands-on lessons that extend the existing HQIM for both literacy and math. Participants will learn strategies to extend Tier 1 HQIM to incorporate engaging, hands-on math and literacy lessons. Participants will learn about games, lesson ideas, and strategies for engaging students in the subject areas of phonics, phonemic awareness, writing, and math.
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 157

2:10pm CDT

Enhancing Geometry Instruction through Hands-On Activities and Technology Integration LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
This professional development session is designed for junior high and high school geometry teachers seeking to deepen student engagement and improve learning outcomes through dynamic classroom strategies. Participants will explore a variety of hands-on activities and innovative technology tools tailored to support key geometry concepts. The session will emphasize the integration of high-quality instructional materials and research-based teaching practices that foster mathematical reasoning, collaboration, and critical thinking. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use resources, strategies for effective implementation, and a renewed vision for engaging all learners in meaningful geometry instruction.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 117

2:10pm CDT

From Google to Schoology: Creating Live Pages from Slides LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
This session will start with creating interactive Google Slideshows that include links from one slide to the next. You will then learn how to take those slides and make them into a live web page that can be linked in Schoology or Thrillshare. These live pages can be sent to parents, students, or linked on a platform like Schoology. I will show you how to take the code into Schoology. It sounds complicated, but it is just a few clicks! This is a fun and exciting way to increase your digital use in your classroom. These can also be used to create engaging and aesthetically pleasing visuals for parents as well.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 106

2:10pm CDT

Games to Engage Students in PE LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Come play games you can take with you to get students engaged in PE
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 109

2:10pm CDT

HIIT/ Ask the Trainer with Jasper- Shoe Junky Fitness LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
This class will focus on total body interval training consisting of short and brief exercises with brief recovery periods. 
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 113

2:10pm CDT

Integrating SAVVAS Textbooks with Schoology: Advanced LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
This session offers a deep dive into efficiently incorporating textbooks within the Schoology platform, enabling instructors to create a unified and engaging learning environment. Participants will explore strategies for leveraging Schoology’s features to design a fully integrated experience, facilitating seamless navigation, effective monitoring, and personalized learning paths for students. They will also gain insight into advanced tools for supporting diverse learners and optimizing classroom management.
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 104

2:10pm CDT

Just Move It! LIMITED
Back by popular demand... Sometimes, students need to be physically involved to be fully engaged. In this workshop, you will discover techniques and ideas to put a hands-on twist to your lesson plans. We will take that idea or concept that students are struggling to get and find a way to create a kinesthetic way to teach it! 
Speakers
avatar for Johnny Passmore

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 →
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Auditorium

2:10pm CDT

Mastering Difficult Conversations in Conferences FILLING
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
This session equips educators with practical strategies to navigate challenging conversations during conferences with clarity, empathy, and effectiveness. The focus is on fostering trust, improving communication, and building developmental relationships with families and students.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 116

2:10pm CDT

Taming the Email Beast - Time Management Strategies for Gmail FILLING
As a K-12 educator or staff member, your inbox can quickly become a source of stress and distraction. Constant emails from students, parents, colleagues, technology staff :), and administrators can easily overwhelm your day. This session is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques to take control of your inbox and reclaim your valuable time.
Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Project Lab 102 Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

2:10pm CDT

Keynote Speaker- Self-Care Mindfulness LIMITED
Looking for ways to mind your mental and protect your peace??
Don't meet me there, Beat me there.

Speakers
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Lecture Hall

2:10pm CDT

Marzano Session- Coaching Classroom Instruction LIMITED
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
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
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 118
 
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