Conway ConnectED: PD Palooza 2025: Full Schedule

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10:05am CDT

Collaboration in the Classroom

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.

Speakers

Rebekah Dixon

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

In District

Audience 5-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Communicating the GOOD and BAD to Parents Effectively

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Matt Coatney

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

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Data Speaks, Are you listening?

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Jana Irvin

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT
CHS Room 156

In District

Audience 5-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Data-Driven Decisions: Using Checklists for Smarter Teaching

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Nicole Loftis

Konley Dye

Denise Wahrer

Amanda Dowdy

Kristyn Wynn

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

In District

Audience K-4 Educators

10:05am CDT

Notice and Note: Fiction Sign Posts

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Cathleen Palmer

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

In District

Audience 5-12 ELA Educators

10:05am CDT

Pear Assessments - Using Alternate Answers & Rubrics to Give Partial Credit

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Shiloh Harder

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

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Teach like a Jiu-Jiteira

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Megan O'Neal King

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

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

10:05am CDT

Tips & Tricks to Writing a Conway Schools Foundation Classroom Impact Grant

Thursday July 10, 2025 10:05am - 10:55am CDT

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Matt Kelly

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

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

3a: Communication with Students-Clear, Consistent, and Connected: Enhancing Student Communication for Success

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Yvonne Sturdivant

Kristy Stroman

Gayla Fairchild

Susan Tribble

Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 158

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Data-Driven Decision Making

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Bryce Bennett

Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 109

In District

11:05am CDT

Developing Relationships and self reflection using the Enneagram

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

We will use the enneagram to learn more about ourselves and examine how we interact with others, including students and colleagues.

Speakers

Scott Strickland

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

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

Notice and Note: Nonfiction Reading Strategies

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Cathleen Palmer

Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 105

In District

Audience 5-12 ELA, Science, SS Educators

11:05am CDT

Stand Out - Great Teachers Make Great Leaders

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Matt Kelly

Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 157

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

11:05am CDT

The Power of Counting – Building a Strong Foundation for Math Computation Success

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Matt Coatney

Thursday July 10, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CDT
CHS Room 106

In District

Audience K-4 Educators

1:10pm CDT

AGFC Fishing Derby and Strider Balance Bikes

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Information on grant procress, training, equipment/assembly needed, event process/planning/recording, etc.

Speakers

Jami Schwartz

Laurel Breashears

Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 109

In District

Audience K-4 PE Educators

1:10pm CDT

Behavioral Strategies and Interventions for Middle School/ Secondary Level

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Jennifer Dozler

Marquis Rogers

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

In District

Audience 5-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Don't Stop Believin'-Engaging Every Student in the Learning Journey

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Morgan Roberts

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

In District

Audience K-2 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Fueling Focus: A Teacher’s Toolkit of Brain Breaks for Every Classroom

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Jennifer Barnett

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

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Instructional Models and Methods: Part 1

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Judith Clark

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

In District

Audience K-12 Educators

1:10pm CDT

Integrating SAVVAS Textbooks with Schoology: Beginners

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Diane Richards

Thursday July 10, 2025 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
CHS Room 104

In District

Audience 8-12 Math Educators

2:10pm CDT

AI for Teachers: No Robot Overlords, Just Helpful Tools!

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Heather Lancaster

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

In District

Audience 5-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Classroom Behavior Management Tips, Tricks & Techniques

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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)

Speakers

Judith Clark

Sarah Charton

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

In District

Audience K-7 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Engage, Organize, Inspire: How Using Classroomscreen Can Enhance Your Classroom Management

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Jennifer Barnett

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

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Engaging Young Learners

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Randi House

Nathan Howse

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

In District

Audience K-4 Educators

2:10pm CDT

From Google to Schoology: Creating Live Pages from Slides

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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

Natalie Horton

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

In District

Audience 5-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Games to Engage Students in PE

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

Come play games you can take with you to get students engaged in PE

Speakers

Jami Schwartz

Laurel Breashears

Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 109

In District

Audience K-4 PE Educators

2:10pm CDT

HIIT/ Ask the Trainer with Jasper- Shoe Junky Fitness

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

This class will focus on total body interval training consisting of short and brief exercises with brief recovery periods.

Speakers

Jasper Johnson

Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 113

In District

Audience Pk-12 Educators

2:10pm CDT

Integrating SAVVAS Textbooks with Schoology: Advanced

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

Conway High School 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034

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.

Speakers

Diane Richards

Thursday July 10, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CHS Room 104

In District

Audience 8-12 Math Educators