Olathe Summer Conference 2024

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

7:00am-8:00am Registration and Networking

8:00am-9:15am AM Keynote Speaker (Select one for AM and the other for PM)

 You Are It !!! - How a Trip to Target Changed Everything- Rufus Lott III

Sometimes our kids just need someone in their corner to be irrationally crazy about them. They have the ability to do so much and it is our job to tap into their greatness. Join Rufus Lott III as he describes how we have the opportunity to make kids or break kids solely on the interactions we have with them, and how that door opens and closes so quickly. 

Igniting Your S.H.I.N.E.- The Heart of Achievement!- LaVonna Roth

No student fits into a standard, one-size-fits-all box of core content. This engaging and unforgettable experience will leave you    

               motivated to uncover, foster, and amplify the unique gifts and talents that our students possess. Transformational schools serve the

               whole child, honoring each child’s obvious and undiscovered talents.  Thus, we focus on Self, Heart (passion), how to Inspire and 

               Navigate to create the Exceptional people our students are meant to be.  You will leave with an action plan to S.H.I.N.E and an 

               unwavering resolve to watch every child succeed in learning and life! This SHINEtastic culture shift will produce exceptional results, 

              as you embrace, develop, and celebrate game-changing adult and student learners.  When we clearly understand and honor the 

              undeniable impact of unique gifts, we prepare our students today for their journeys of tomorrow.

9:15am-9:45am Keynote Processing

9:45am-11:15am Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

11:15am-12:45pm Lunch- on your own

12:45pm-2:00pm PM Keynote Speaker (Select one for AM and the other for PM)

        Igniting Your S.H.I.N.E.- The Heart of Achievement!- LaVonna Roth

No student fits into a standard, one-size-fits-all box of core content. This engaging and unforgettable experience will leave you    

               motivated to uncover, foster, and amplify the unique gifts and talents that our students possess. Transformational schools serve the

               whole child, honoring each child’s obvious and undiscovered talents.  Thus, we focus on Self, Heart (passion), how to Inspire and 

               Navigate to create the Exceptional people our students are meant to be.  You will leave with an action plan to S.H.I.N.E and an 

               unwavering resolve to watch every child succeed in learning and life! This SHINEtastic culture shift will produce exceptional results, 

              as you embrace, develop, and celebrate game-changing adult and student learners.  When we clearly understand and honor the 

              undeniable impact of unique gifts, we prepare our students today for their journeys of tomorrow.

 You Are It !!! - How a Trip to Target Changed Everything- Rufus Lott III

Sometimes our kids just need someone in their corner to be irrationally crazy about them. They have the ability to do so much and it is our job to tap into their greatness. Join Rufus Lott III as he describes how we have the opportunity to make kids or break kids solely on the interactions we have with them, and how that door opens and closes so quickly. 

2:00pm-2:30pm Keynote Processing

2:30pm-4:00pm Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

Thursday, May 30, 2024

 7:00am-8:00am Registration and Networking

8:00am-9:15am AM Keynote Speaker (Select one for AM and the other for PM)

Ruthless Equity: Disrupt the Status Quo and Ensure Learning for ALL Students- Ken Williams

In this powerful status-quo-disrupting examination of the internal obstacles to ensuring high levels of learning for every student, 

                                                                      bestselling author Ken Williams empowers educators with the tools to identify and defeat the enemy of equity. 

                                                                     Participants will discover the many subtle and seductive forms this enemy takes and the mindset and practices required to defeat it. 

                                                                     This session will galvanize every educator to deliver on the promise of equity, excellence, and achievement for ALL students, regardless of 

                                                                     background. 

Challenge? No, I’m Good- Greg Wolcott

Description: In today’s age of instant gratification, where attention spans seem to diminish daily, many students have no tolerance for struggle or the ability to persevere through things that push them out of their comfort zones.

In this provocative keynote, Greg Wolcott, author of the best-selling book Significant 72: Unleash the Power of Relationships in Today’s Schools, dives into why the challenge is both a key to all learning and growth and an accelerant for social and emotional health. Participants will learn why so many students cringe at the thought of the challenge, how to develop a challenge-ready classroom environment and discover dozens of practical ways to create students who embrace challenge as an opportunity to grow.

9:15am-9:45am Keynote Processing

9:45am-11:15am Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

11:15am-12:45pm Lunch- on your own

12:45pm-2:00pm PM Keynote Speaker (Select one for AM and the other for PM)

Challenge? No, I’m Good- Greg Wolcott

Description: In today’s age of instant gratification, where attention spans seem to diminish daily, many students have no tolerance for struggle or the ability to persevere through things that push them out of their comfort zones.

In this provocative keynote, Greg Wolcott, author of the best-selling book Significant 72: Unleash the Power of Relationships in Today’s Schools, dives into why the challenge is both a key to all learning and growth and an accelerant for social and emotional health. Participants will learn why so many students cringe at the thought of the challenge, how to develop a challenge-ready classroom environment and discover dozens of practical ways to create students who embrace challenge as an opportunity to grow.

                                                          Ruthless Equity: Disrupt the Status Quo and Ensure Learning for ALL Students- Ken Williams

In this powerful status-quo-disrupting examination of the internal obstacles to ensuring high levels of learning for every student, 

                                                                      bestselling author Ken Williams empowers educators with the tools to identify and defeat the enemy of equity. 

                                                                     Participants will discover the many subtle and seductive forms this enemy takes and the mindset and practices required to defeat it. 

                                                                     This session will galvanize every educator to deliver on the promise of equity, excellence, and achievement for ALL students, regardless of 

                                                                     background. 

2:00pm-2:30pm Keynote Processing

2:30pm-4:00pm Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

Friday, May 31, 2024

 7:00am-8:00am Registration and Networking

8:00am-9:30am Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

9:30am-9:45am Break

9:45am-11:15am Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

11:15am-12:45pm Lunch- on your own

12:45pm-2:15pm Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

2:15pm-2:30pm Break

2:30pm-4:00pm Breakout Sessions (Select one 90 minute session or two 40 minute sessions)

Click here to access the registration for District Employees.  You will need to log into your Office 365 account to register. 

Substitutes who have worked 65+ days in Olathe may attend Summer Conference for FREE!

Substitutes who have worked for 64 days or less may attend Summer Conference for a discounted fee of $200.00. 

Olathe substitutes, please click here for registration information. Please follow the instructions carefully. 

You must use your 6-digit employee ID number when registering in order to see any discounted registration you qualify for. 

Educators who are not employed with the Olathe Public Schools, please click here for registration information. 

Cost of the three-day institute is only $299.00.

Registration is managed through FIRST Educational Resources.

Educators who are not employed with the Olathe Public Schools who are interested in attending the KAMLE sessions on Friday, May 31st only, please click here for registration information. 

Cost of registration to attend Friday sessions  only is $100.00.

Click here to access the In-District Session Proposal. You will need to log into your Office 365 account to access the proposal. 

Thinking about submitting a Summer Conference Session Proposal?  Need help writing a catchy session title and description that will attract learners?  ChatGPT can help!

Here are some tips:

1. Have your Session Proposal Form open and ready to go

2. Have your learning outcomes, intended audience, and format drafted

3. Write a prompt to ChatGPT, such as, “Write a concise, but catchy session title for a conference session that will cover the following learning outcomes [insert outcomes here].”

4. Refine the title until you get what you need.  You can teach ChatGPT to produce a title that is funnier or more concise by responding with adjectives that set the tone, such as lighthearted or more concise

5. Now for your session description.  Write a prompt to ChatGPT, such as, “Write a 2-3 sentence conference session description that will cover the following learning outcomes [insert outcomes here].  Include the [intended audience] and [format].”

College Credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Options: 

Attend 1 day and complete Part 1 of the STAR Assignment to earn 0.5 Credit

Attend 2 days and complete Part 1 of the STAR Assignment to earn 1.0 Credit

Attend 3 days and complete Part 1 of the STAR Assignment to earn 2.0 Credits

Cost is $90.00 per credit

Click here to access the registration and STAR Assignment information.