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The sessions listed below will be offered twice.
Option 1: 8:30 to 9:10 Option 2: 9:20 to 10:00
Option 1: 8:30 to 9:10 Option 2: 9:20 to 10:00
Please select one session for 8:30 and a second option for 9:20.
Please select one session for 8:30 and a second option for 9:20.
Building Strong Character in Students
Building Strong Character in Students
Presenter: Steven Crump
Room Number: 1B
Description: Participants will examine the key principles of character education and their impact on student development. Participants will discuss strategies to integrate core values like respect, responsibility, and empathy into daily classroom routines. Practical techniques for fostering positive behaviors and creating a supportive learning environment will be presented. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to implement character education effectively.
Understanding Trauma: Cultivating a Trauma-Informed Classroom Culture Through ACEs Awareness
Understanding Trauma: Cultivating a Trauma-Informed Classroom Culture Through ACEs Awareness
Presenters: Ashley Melloy and Aimee Pike
Room Number: Pod 1C
Description: This professional learning session will explore the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on student behavior, learning, and development. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of trauma-informed practices, learn how to recognize signs of trauma in students, and develop strategies to create safe, supportive learning environments. The session will also emphasize the importance of building resilience and fostering strong relationships to support healing and academic success.
What Kentucky’s New Laws Mean for Your Classroom
What Kentucky’s New Laws Mean for Your Classroom
Presenter: Marc Adams
Room Number: Pod 2A
Description: Recent legislative changes in Kentucky are reshaping key areas of our schools—from student cell phone use to accelerated learning plans, kindergarten retention, and professional learning requirements. This optional session will provide a clear overview of the most relevant bills passed during the 2024 legislative session and how they impact your work as a teacher.
Language-rich Interactive Classrooms
Language-rich Interactive Classrooms
Presenters: Abigail Hardesty and Joy Adams
Room Number: CTL 1
Description: In this session teachers will learn five steps to increase all students' participation and enrich academic language use. Teachers will get practical ideas for kindergarten through high school and will take home materials. After learning about the five steps, participants will practice using the steps while doing an interactive activity.
The ABCs of using PBS Learning Media
The ABCs of using PBS Learning Media
Presenter: The ABCs of using PBS LearningMedia
Room Number: 3B
Description: Join this session to examine PBS LearningMedia and discover ways to utilize this FREE tool/resource in the classroom. LearningMedia offers easy access to thousands of lesson plans, videos, interactives, and productivity tools to give every teacher the chance to create learning experiences that ignite students' curiosity.
More time /Less Stress: Work-life Balance
More time /Less Stress: Work-life Balance
Presenter: Megan McAlister
Room Number: Pod 3C
Description: Teaching is one of the most rewarding—and time-demanding—professions. Between lesson planning, grading, meetings, and emails, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time in the day. More Time, Less Stress is a practical, reflective professional learning session designed to help educators regain control of their time and establish a healthier work-life balance. This is perfect for educators who want to feel more organized, less overwhelmed, and more present at work and at home.
Teaching Writing Through Non-Writing Activities
Teaching Writing Through Non-Writing Activities
Presenter: Andrea Bishop
Room Number: 6A
Description: Teachers often assign writing, but how much instruction do we give? Elevate your writing instruction with engaging student-driven activities! During the session, you will be presented with multiple examples of student activities -- all designed to help students analyze the components of good writing, understand expectations, and make improvements with less tedious grading for you! Through this session, you will examine different classroom lessons and assignments that you should be able to adapt to your classroom easily. This session is also aimed at helping those outside of the English content!
Data-Driven Instruction: Transforming Student Outcomes Through Strategic Use of Classroom Data
Data-Driven Instruction: Transforming Student Outcomes Through Strategic Use of Classroom Data
Presenter: Dana Pickering
Room Number: Pod 4A
Description: This session will empower teachers to utilize classroom-level data to make informed instructional decisions and drive meaningful interventions. By exploring practical tools and frameworks, participants will learn how to analyze assessment results, identify learning gaps, and adapt lesson plans to meet students’ evolving academic needs.
Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Applying IEPs in Your Classroom
Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Applying IEPs in Your Classroom
Presenter: Jessica Youart and Kelli Padgett
Room Number: Pod 4B
Description: This session will empower general education teachers with the knowledge and tools to confidently interpret and implement IEPs. Participants will learn key components of an IEP, how to align accommodations and modifications with daily instruction, and strategies for collaboration with special education staff in and out of the classroom. Real-world examples and practical tips will help bridge the gap between compliance and meaningful support for students with disabilities.
Induction for New Teachers
Induction for New Teachers
Special Note: 8:30 Session is Designed for Elementary Teachers & 9:20 Session is Designed for Middle and High Teachers
Presenters: Janette Schmidt
Target Audience: 2025-26 New Teachers
Room Number: Pod 4D
Description: This session is for all new teachers. This is an orientation/kick-off session that provides expectations and objectives for the Meade County Teacher Induction Program. Through shared learning, each teacher will become familiar with the Kentucky Teaching Framework and will be provided with information for the self-reflection process in Meade County. All new 1st year teachers are required to attend this session to learn the program expectations for the school year.
Staying Informed: Essential Updates in MCS Special Education
Staying Informed: Essential Updates in MCS Special Education
Presenters: Carole Brown
Room Number: Co-Teaching Lab 2
Description: The Director of Special Education will present key updates to ensure consistency and alignment in Meade County Schools' special education programs. Participants will discuss the shared vision for the district, explore strategies for enhancing collaboration, and examine best practices to support students with disabilities. This session will provide practical steps to unify efforts across the district and ensure all students receive equitable support for success.
The Importance of Movement
The Importance of Movement
Presenters: MCS Health / PE
Room Number: Pod 6C
Description: This session will review the importance of movement during the school day. Centered around brain-based research, you will receive a Grab Bag of "Ready to Go" activities to use right away.
Using ClassroomScreen.com and Desk Arrangements to Boost Efficiency and Student Engagement
Using ClassroomScreen.com and Desk Arrangements to Boost Efficiency and Student Engagement
Presenters: Katie Fackler and Emma Barr
Room Number: Pod 7D
Description: Discover how to maximize classroom efficiency and student engagement with ClassroomScreen.com and strategic desk arrangements. This session will explore practical ways to streamline routines, manage transitions, and foster active participation. Learn how digital tools and intentional seating layouts can create a more focused, collaborative learning environment..
Enhancing Assessment with AI
Enhancing Assessment with AI
Presenters: David Phillips
Room Number: Pod 7C
Description: This hands-on session will guide teachers in using their preferred AI tools to efficiently plan, create, and evaluate assessments aligned to their curriculum. Learn how to streamline your workflow, save time, and improve the quality of your assessments through practical AI integration. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining existing materials, this will be a working session focused on real results.
What to Bring:
Your Chromebook
A blank or completed pacing calendar
Access to relevant curriculum documents
This is a working session, so please come prepared to engage with your own materials and leave with products ready to use in your PLC.
What’s New With Your Classroom’s Cleartouch Board
What’s New With Your Classroom’s Cleartouch Board
Presenters: Clear Touch Presenters
Room Number: Garage Door Room
Description: Come learn the new features and teacher tricks included In the latest updates for your classroom's ClearTouch Screen.
The Art of saying 'no'
The Art of saying 'no'
Presenter: Garrett Frank
Room Number: Multi-Purpose Room
Description: Is there an art to saying no to people? YES, there is! In a society that craves constant positive affirmation, we need the ability to say no more than ever. In this session, we will have a candid discussion about the challenges of delivering difficult messages respectfully and directly. Real-world examples will be discussed, decision trees will be explained, and ethics will be contemplated.
We Are All on Duty - Every Staff Member Can Help Keep Our Schools Safe
We Are All on Duty - Every Staff Member Can Help Keep Our Schools Safe
Presenters: Chad Butler
Room Number: Media Center
Description: Creating a safe, supportive school environment is everyone’s responsibility—no matter your role. This session will challenge staff to shift from “we never saw this coming” to “we were ready because every adult was watching, listening, and showing up
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