Sessions

Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL)

Larisa Nageli

Using AI 

as Part of Your 

3-5 Classroom

Choir Room

Presentation Slides

Dive into the exciting intersection of School AI and Language Arts education in this engaging workshop. We'll explore  SchoolAI's innovative features and how they can help enhance reading, writing, and critical analysis in your classroom.

English Language Arts (ELA)

Jaclyn Johnson

Toolkit for Transformation: Navigating 

Wit & Wisdom

Tech Atrium

Presentation Slides

Have you dipped your toes into the world of Wit & Wisdom? Let's dive deeper! In this session, we will go beyond the basics. Hear about the lessons I’ve learned from studying the materials, creating resources, and seeing Wit & Wisdom in action. This session will help you as you plan to teach W&W. Together, we'll explore the toolkit, troubleshoot common challenges, and share strategies. Whether you're new to Wit & Wisdom or looking to elevate your approach, this session will transform your teaching journey.

Gifted and Talented (GT)

Rebecca Smith

Byrdseed TV

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

Ever wish for ready-made lesson plans that were engaging and took students deep into the curriculum?  ByrdseedTV can help fulfill that dream! Join this hands-on session to explore the ByrdseedTV website with its scores of lessons tied directly to multiple content areas and standards.  This resource is available to all teachers!

Gifted and Talented (GT)

Raylee Gifford

Take the Plunge:  

Crafting Deeper Questions 

for Meaningful Learning

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

Dive deeper into questioning and discover the power of well-crafted questions. Learn how to quickly develop the most effective questions that inspire student thinking and foster deep learning. Participants will use a variety of free resources in this hands-on workshop to create powerful questions for all subject areas. Boost your questioning skills, inspire kids to learn, and transform your classroom!

Language and Culture Services (LCS)

Gwen Creel Erickson

Multiple Perspectives
in Wit and Wisdom

Room 1304

Presentation Slides

Worried about the possible cultural pitfalls as you teach Wit & Wisdom? Navigating topics surrounding history, prejudice, and the multiple perspectives in literature can be challenging for all of us. In this session, we will walk through concrete steps to help educators be prepared to teach the new curriculum with confidence. We will help you become more familiar with the resources provided for ML students within Wit & Wisdom, feel more prepared to tackle crucial conversations, and look at units within the curriculum to get more comfortable with topics you'll be addressing this year. Please bring any specific questions you might have involving language & culture within Wit & Wisdom.

  Language and Culture Service (LCS)

Krista Mecham 

ML Supports in Tier 1 Instruction 

Room 1302

Presentation Slides

Let’s help you engage and include your ML students within your lessons. In this session, we’ll explore Multilingual supports in different curriculum areas to help guide your tier 1 instruction. Analyzing WIDA reports, along with Can Do Descriptors can help you determine which strategies will be most beneficial for your ML students. Learn how small adjustments to a lesson can support language development and improve instruction for all learners.

Math

Orla Hurley

Fluent in Math: 

Cultivating Thinkers in 3-5

Room 1065/69

Presentation Slides

Have you ever felt at your wit’s end when students don’t know their math facts in spite of your efforts, and the efforts of those who went before you? In this session we will investigate alternatives to traditional methods for teaching fluency.  Conceptual thinking over memorization in mathematics can unlock deeper learning for students. Nurturing conceptual understanding is critical for fluency development, because the outcomes are far reaching.  Not only is students’ understanding and application of mathematics enriched, but conceptual thinking also equips them with necessary life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability. This approach prepares them for future challenges, both in school and in real life. 

Science

Mike Lorenc & Natalie Boyack

(*Session #1 & #2 Only)

Life Science 

Instruction

Room 1066

Presentation Slides

Providing ideas for delivering instruction related to the life sciences for the 3-5 classroom.

Science

Lynn Gutzwiller

(*Session #1 Only)

FOSS 

Testing

Auditorium

Presentation Slides

The FOSS online testing platform allows teachers to assign tests for students to take online.  Not only do these assessments look more similar to RISE but also the platform will grade over half of the questions for you!  Come see how to assign, grade and look at student and class level data.

Science

Nate Rassmussen

(*Session #1 Only)

Life Science 

Instruction

Room 1066

Presentation Slides

Providing ideas for delivering instruction related to the life sciences for the 3-5 classroom.

Social Studies

Rachel Van Orden & 

Jenniffer Romriell

Creating Good Citizens through Social Studies

Band Room

Presentation Slides

Unlock the power of integrated learning with our new social studies lessons! We'll show you the lessons our team has created that have now become the new social studies curriculum for the whole state of Utah. Designed to simplify your teaching life, these lessons integrate into ELA, Math, and more. Whether you use the complete lessons, just the resources, or better prepare your students for RISE testing success. Don't miss out on making your classroom historical relevant and efficient. Empower your teaching, inspire your students. See you there!

Successful School Spotlight 

Majestic Elementary

April Rudd &

Angus Douglas

Student and Teacher: 

A Partnership for Growth

Room 2529

Presentation Slides

By setting personal goals, students can create a roadmap for their academic journey. These goals can be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, helping students stay motivated and focused. By taking responsibility for their academic progress, students can cultivate a sense of ownership over their learning outcomes. This empowerment allows them to actively engage with their studies, seek help when needed, and celebrate their achievements along the way. Ultimately, by combining personal goal-setting with a proactive approach to learning, students can unlock their full potential and make the most of their educational experience.

Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL)

Larisa Nageli

Using AI 

as Part of Your 

3-5 Classroom

Choir Room

Presentation Slides

Dive into the exciting intersection of School AI and Language Arts education in this engaging workshop. We'll explore  SchoolAI's innovative features and how they can help enhance reading, writing, and critical analysis in your classroom.

   English Language Arts (ELA)

Toni Lasater

Toolkit for Transformation: Navigating 

Wit & Wisdom

Tech Atrium

Presentation Slides

Have you dipped your toes into the world of Wit & Wisdom? Let's dive deeper! In this session, we will go beyond the basics. Hear about the lessons I’ve learned from studying the materials, creating resources, and seeing Wit & Wisdom in action. This session will help you as you plan to teach W&W. Together, we'll explore the toolkit, troubleshoot common challenges, and share strategies. Whether you're new to Wit & Wisdom or looking to elevate your approach, this session will transform your teaching journey.

Gifted and Talented (GT)

Rebecca Smith

Byrdseed TV

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

Ever wish for ready-made lesson plans that were engaging and took students deep into the curriculum?  ByrdseedTV can help fulfill that dream! Join this hands-on session to explore the ByrdseedTV website with its scores of lessons tied directly to multiple content areas and standards.  This resource is available to all teachers!

Gifted and Talented (GT)

Raylee Gifford

Take the Plunge:  

Crafting Deeper Questions 

for Meaningful Learning

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

Dive deeper into questioning and discover the power of well-crafted questions. Learn how to quickly develop the most effective questions that inspire student thinking and foster deep learning. Participants will use a variety of free resources in this hands-on workshop to create powerful questions for all subject areas. Boost your questioning skills, inspire kids to learn, and transform your classroom!

Language and Culture Services (LCS)

Gwen Creel Erickson

Multiple Perspectives
in Wit and Wisdom

Room 1304

Presentation Slides

Worried about the possible cultural pitfalls as you teach Wit & Wisdom? Navigating topics surrounding history, prejudice, and the multiple perspectives in literature can be challenging for all of us. In this session, we will walk through concrete steps to help educators be prepared to teach the new curriculum with confidence. We will help you become more familiar with the resources provided for ML students within Wit & Wisdom, feel more prepared to tackle crucial conversations, and look at units within the curriculum to get more comfortable with topics you'll be addressing this year. Please bring any specific questions you might have involving language & culture within Wit & Wisdom.

  Language and Culture Service (LCS)

Krista Mecham 

ML Supports in Tier 1 Instruction 

Room 1302

Presentation Slides

Let’s help you engage and include your ML students within your lessons. In this session, we’ll explore Multilingual supports in different curriculum areas to help guide your tier 1 instruction. Analyzing WIDA reports, along with Can Do Descriptors can help you determine which strategies will be most beneficial for your ML students. Learn how small adjustments to a lesson can support language development and improve instruction for all learners.

Math

Orla Hurley

Fluent in Math: 

Cultivating Thinkers in 3-5

Room 1065/69

Presentation Slides

Have you ever felt at your wit’s end when students don’t know their math facts in spite of your efforts, and the efforts of those who went before you? In this session we will investigate alternatives to traditional methods for teaching fluency.  Conceptual thinking over memorization in mathematics can unlock deeper learning for students. Nurturing conceptual understanding is critical for fluency development, because the outcomes are far reaching.  Not only is students’ understanding and application of mathematics enriched, but conceptual thinking also equips them with necessary life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability. This approach prepares them for future challenges, both in school and in real life. 

Science

Mike Lorenc & Natalie Boyack

(*Session #1 & #2 Only)

Life Science 

Instruction

Room 1066

Presentation Slides

Providing ideas for delivering instruction related to the life sciences for the 3-5 classroom.

Social Studies

Rachel Van Orden & 

Jenniffer Romriell

Creating Good Citizens through Social Studies

Band Room

Presentation Slides

Unlock the power of integrated learning with our new social studies lessons! We'll show you the lessons our team has created that have now become the new social studies curriculum for the whole state of Utah. Designed to simplify your teaching life, these lessons integrate into ELA, Math, and more. Whether you use the complete lessons, just the resources, or better prepare your students for RISE testing success. Don't miss out on making your classroom historical relevant and efficient. Empower your teaching, inspire your students. See you there!

Successful School Spotlight

Majestic Elementary

April Rudd & 

Angus Douglas

Student and Teacher: 

A Partnership for Growth

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

By setting personal goals, students can create a roadmap for their academic journey. These goals can be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, helping students stay motivated and focused. By taking responsibility for their academic progress, students can cultivate a sense of ownership over their learning outcomes. This empowerment allows them to actively engage with their studies, seek help when needed, and celebrate their achievements along the way. Ultimately, by combining personal goal-setting with a proactive approach to learning, students can unlock their full potential and make the most of their educational experience.

Keynote Breakout Session

John Almarode

(*Session #3 only)

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Room 2529

Presentation Slides

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Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL)

Larisa Nageli

Using AI 

as Part of Your 

3-5 Classroom

Choir Room

Presentation Slides

Dive into the exciting intersection of School AI and Language Arts education in this engaging workshop. We'll explore  SchoolAI's innovative features and how they can help enhance reading, writing, and critical analysis in your classroom.

English Language Arts (ELA)

Karen Walter

Toolkit for Transformation: Navigating 

Wit & Wisdom

Tech Atrium

Presentation Slides

Have you dipped your toes into the world of Wit & Wisdom? Let's dive deeper! In this session, we will go beyond the basics. Hear about the lessons I’ve learned from studying the materials, creating resources, and seeing Wit & Wisdom in action. This session will help you as you plan to teach W&W. Together, we'll explore the toolkit, troubleshoot common challenges, and share strategies. Whether you're new to Wit & Wisdom or looking to elevate your approach, this session will transform your teaching journey.

Gifted and Talented (GT)

Rebecca Smith

Byrdseed TV

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

Ever wish for ready-made lesson plans that were engaging and took students deep into the curriculum?  ByrdseedTV can help fulfill that dream! Join this hands-on session to explore the ByrdseedTV website with its scores of lessons tied directly to multiple content areas and standards.  This resource is available to all teachers!

Gifted and Talented (GT)

Raylee Gifford

Take the Plunge:  

Crafting Deeper Questions 

for Meaningful Learning

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

Dive deeper into questioning and discover the power of well-crafted questions. Learn how to quickly develop the most effective questions that inspire student thinking and foster deep learning. Participants will use a variety of free resources in this hands-on workshop to create powerful questions for all subject areas. Boost your questioning skills, inspire kids to learn, and transform your classroom!

Language and Culture Services (LCS)

Gwen Creel Erickson

Multiple Perspectives
in Wit and Wisdom

Room 1304

Presentation Slides

Worried about the possible cultural pitfalls as you teach Wit & Wisdom? Navigating topics surrounding history, prejudice, and the multiple perspectives in literature can be challenging for all of us. In this session, we will walk through concrete steps to help educators be prepared to teach the new curriculum with confidence. We will help you become more familiar with the resources provided for ML students within Wit & Wisdom, feel more prepared to tackle crucial conversations, and look at units within the curriculum to get more comfortable with topics you'll be addressing this year. Please bring any specific questions you might have involving language & culture within Wit & Wisdom.

  Language and Culture Service (LCS)

Krista Mecham 

ML Supports in Tier 1 Instruction 

Room 1302

Presentation Slides

Let’s help you engage and include your ML students within your lessons. In this session, we’ll explore Multilingual supports in different curriculum areas to help guide your tier 1 instruction. Analyzing WIDA reports, along with Can Do Descriptors can help you determine which strategies will be most beneficial for your ML students. Learn how small adjustments to a lesson can support language development and improve instruction for all learners.

Math

Orla Hurley

Fluent in Math: 

Cultivating Thinkers in 3-5

Room 1065/69

Presentation Slides

Have you ever felt at your wit’s end when students don’t know their math facts in spite of your efforts, and the efforts of those who went before you? In this session we will investigate alternatives to traditional methods for teaching fluency.  Conceptual thinking over memorization in mathematics can unlock deeper learning for students. Nurturing conceptual understanding is critical for fluency development, because the outcomes are far reaching.  Not only is students’ understanding and application of mathematics enriched, but conceptual thinking also equips them with necessary life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability. This approach prepares them for future challenges, both in school and in real life. 

Science

Rachael Coleman

(*Session #3 only)

Proficiency 

Based 

Grading

Auditorium

Presentation Slides

Curious how to use proficiency based grading with FOSS?  Come see how to easily grade student work to match your report cards!

Science

Madlyn Larson

(*Session #3 only)

Use Research Quest 

to Teach 

4.1 Free Virtual Investigations

Tech Atrium

Presentation Slides

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Science

Melissa Mendenhall

(*Session #3 only)

Introduction to the Science with Engineering Education (SEEd) Standards and Supportive Resources

Room 1066

Presentation Slides

Explore the latest updates to our state science standards and the revolutionary shifts in teaching expectations designed to foster student sensemaking. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn how to transform and invigorate science instruction for your students.

Social Studies

Rachel Van Orden & 

Jenniffer Romriell

Creating Good Citizens through 

Social Studies

Band Room

Presentation Slides

Unlock the power of integrated learning with our new social studies lessons! We'll show you the lessons our team has created that have now become the new social studies curriculum for the whole state of Utah. Designed to simplify your teaching life, these lessons integrate into ELA, Math, and more. Whether you use the complete lessons, just the resources, or better prepare your students for RISE testing success. Don't miss out on making your classroom historical relevant and efficient. Empower your teaching, inspire your students. See you there!

Successful School Spotlight

Majestic Elementary

April Rudd &

Angus Douglas

Student and Teacher: 

A Partnership 

for Growth

Room TBA

Presentation Slides

By setting personal goals, students can create a roadmap for their academic journey. These goals can be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, helping students stay motivated and focused. By taking responsibility for their academic progress, students can cultivate a sense of ownership over their learning outcomes. This empowerment allows them to actively engage with their studies, seek help when needed, and celebrate their achievements along the way. Ultimately, by combining personal goal-setting with a proactive approach to learning, students can unlock their full potential and make the most of their educational experience.