AI is already in our schools — whether we invited it or not. Students are using it. The headlines are unsettling. And many educators are left wondering: is this something I should be afraid of, or something I should be using? 

This session makes the case for a third option: using AI intentionally. Through real-world stories from two classroom educators, a grounded look at the laws and policies protecting student rights, practical data security guidance, and a live demonstration, attendees will leave with a clear framework for bringing AI into their professional practice in a way that is responsible, practical, and genuinely transformative. 

The central argument: AI does not replace your professional judgment — it finally bridges the gap between imagination and reality.

What does “all means all” really look like in practice across a district? In this interactive session, educators will reflect on current inclusive practices, examine where systems may unintentionally create barriers, and identify realistic next steps for strengthening belonging in every school.

Rather than a sit-and-get presentation, this session is built around structured discussion, collaborative reflection, and practical resource sharing. Participants will explore what’s working, uncover opportunities for growth, and leave with concrete ideas and tools they can bring back to their teams.

Come ready to think, share, and reimagine how we can move from access to true belonging — because when we say all, we mean all.

Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, educators need technology and resources to accommodate and personalize learning. Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them. Join us for an interactive learning session to learn about built-in accessibility features on iPad.

Learn how a new era of innovation in education is here, transforming what leaders, educators, and students can do with Apple products — and what Apple products can do for them. This session is designed to help school leaders and educators navigate how Apple Intelligence fits into their school and learning environments privately and securely. Explore how Apple Intelligence seamlessly integrates into system experiences and apps used every day, and how new tools such as Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Transcripts use personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant, enhancing productivity and creativity.

Discover how students can use Apple Freeform to create interactive project hubs that support deep thinking, collaboration, and organization. This session demonstrates how embedded boards (“boards inside boards”) allow students to separate research, media, writing, and group work while keeping everything visually connected. Participants will explore classroom-ready examples showing how Freeform helps students manage complex projects, make their thinking visible, and collaborate in real time on iPad or Mac. The approach works across content areas—including social studies, ELA, science, and electives—and supports grades 5–12. Educators will leave with practical strategies for structuring student projects, increasing student ownership, and using Freeform as a flexible hub for inquiry- and project-based learning. No prior Freeform experience is required.

Bold School is an innovative approach to education developed by Weston Kieschnick that challenges traditional teaching methods and empowers educators to create engaging, high-impact learning experiences. Grounded in research and real classroom practice, Bold School focuses on bold instructional strategies, meaningful student engagement, and a shift from compliance-based learning to curiosity-driven growth. This presentation explores the core principles of Bold School and how teachers can apply them to foster creativity, ownership, and deeper learning in today’s classrooms.

Learn about the incentive program designed by the Susquenita Middle School to motivate students and improve effort during state-mandated testing and how the program was adapted for elementary school students. 

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering classrooms, lesson planning, assessment, and communication tools but many educators are still asking the same question: Can we trust it? 

This beginner-friendly session introduces the SEE Framework (AI for Education) for Safe, Ethical, Effective AI use in schools. Through relatable examples, storytelling, and practical demonstrations, participants will explore how educators can thoughtfully evaluate AI tools without needing advanced technical knowledge.

Designed for educators who are curious, cautious, or just beginning their AI journey, this session emphasizes practical application over hype and focuses on keeping human connection, professional judgment, and student learning at the center of technology use.

Get ready to celebrate learning all year long! This session will explore how you can use project based learning to generate engaging, hands-on activities that will allow your students to explore and create. Students will improve their collaboration skills, all while having fun along the way. 

Citizen science apps allow everyday people to collect and share real-world data—such as wildlife sightings, weather observations, plant identifications, or environmental conditions—using their smartphones. These observations feed into large scientific databases, helping researchers monitor ecosystems, track species, understand environmental trends, and conduct large-scale studies that would otherwise be impossible with limited professional staff. They also help users build scientific skills and engage more deeply with local environments.

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This session highlights the first year of student-led initiatives at Susquenita High School. Students will share the roles they took on, what they learned through hands-on experience, and how they helped support productions and events throughout the year. The session will conclude with an open Q&A.

Looking for ways to build stronger connections while keeping students active and engaged? This high-energy, hands-on workshop is designed specifically for physical educators who want practical, ready-to-use team-building activities that promote cooperation, communication, and fun. Participants won’t just sit and listen — you’ll move, play, and experience the activities firsthand. We’ll introduce a variety of engaging PE games that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and inclusive participation while maximizing movement time. Each activity is adaptable for different grade levels and skill abilities, making it easy to implement in your own program. Walk away with creative ideas, simple setups, and strategies to foster positive team culture in your classes — all while keeping the focus on what we do best: getting everyone moving.

We will discuss how to incorporate students identified with ID and Autism into the general education classroom (i.e. grading, socialization, modifications, accommodations, etc.). We will discuss how to integrate students into extra curricular activities. In addition, we will discuss how to intermix students identified with a disability with non-identified students. 

This keynote invites educators to recognize AI literacy as an essential part of modern teaching and learning rather than as an optional add-on. It focuses on preparing students to think critically, create responsibly, and navigate an AI-infused world by teaching about, with, and through AI. Grounded in practical examples and key tensions such as equity, privacy, and cognitive offloading, the session positions educators as the professionals best equipped to lead this work and shape how AI is understood and used in education.

In this session, I will share practical, low-prep instructional strategies that lead to high levels of student engagement and learning. The strategies presented are grounded in Anita Archer’s Explicit Instruction framework and research-based practices, which I explored through my participation in the CAIU Explicit Instruction Club throughout this school year. Participants will learn simple, high-impact active engagement procedures such as structured student responses, frequent checks for understanding, and clear instructional routines that can be easily integrated into daily lessons across content areas. These strategies require minimal preparation but result in increased student participation, focus, and accountability. This session is ideal for educators seeking realistic, immediately applicable tools to maximize instructional time and support clear learning outcomes. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies they can implement right away to increase engagement and improve student learning—without adding extra prep or stress.

This session highlights how a team of middle school students designed, launched, and sustained a student-led podcast for their community. From brainstorming topics and interviewing peers and staff to recording and editing episodes, students have taken full ownership of the creative and production process. Hear directly from students as they share their workflow, challenges, and successes, along with examples from their podcast.

Saddle Up! is an intervention program utilized at West Perry HS aimed at improving the transition of incoming 9th graders. Studies show if students have a successful 9th grade year, they are projected to have higher success rates in later years. Due to developmental and maturity gaps, 9th graders are typically written off and expected to act like a 17 or 18 year old even though they are 14 and 15. At WPHS, our discipline data has drastically decreased amongst 9th graders and our overall academic performance have gone up. However, the real magic behind saddle up is the culture shift. 

I will give teachers a few ideas and resources for throwing together a quick, easy, and effective sub plan for those days we just can’t be here.

This workshop will offer essential insights into student grief, emphasizing that it's often invisible, non-linear, and appears differently across age groups. We'll explore how grief frequently manifests as behavioral changes rather than overt sadness, and equip staff with actionable, simple strategies to offer meaningful support without overstepping their roles. The session will also touch upon the importance of cultural sensitivity and the necessity of staff self-awareness and healthy boundaries.

Navigate Synergy with Confidence

Designed for current and aspiring building administrators, this session provides a practical look at general administrative access within Synergy SIS. Explore key permissions, essential tasks, and the tools administrators rely on to manage data, support users, and keep buildings running smoothly.

Gain insight into how administrative roles shape the Synergy experience, from maintaining data integrity to overseeing critical processes across your district. Whether you're stepping into an admin role or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you better understand the scope and impact of your access.

Recommended: Attendees are encouraged to attend the Synergy SIS – Administrative Access & Daily Workflows session prior to participating in Synergy SIS – AdminVUE and Reporting session for the best experience.

Turning Data into Action

Take a deeper dive into the Synergy SIS with a session designed specifically for administrators. Building on foundational administrative concepts, this session explores how to effectively use AdminVUE alongside Synergy’s reporting tools to manage data, monitor performance, and support informed decision-making.

Participants will review key administrative functions while gaining hands-on insight into generating, customizing, and utilizing reports that matter most to your district. Learn how to transform everyday data into meaningful insights that drive efficiency and student success.

Recommended: Attendees are encouraged to attend the Synergy SIS – Administrative Access & Daily Workflows session prior to participating in Synergy SIS – AdminVUE and Reporting session for the best experience.

Experience It from Every Perspective

Curious how KioskVUE looks and functions for staff, students, and beyond? Step into this interactive, hands-on session where you’ll explore the KioskVUE experience from multiple user perspectives.

Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage with KioskVUE, navigating real scenarios to see how it supports efficient check-ins, attendance workflows, and streamlined front-office processes. Discover how this powerful Synergy tool enhances usability, improves data accuracy, and creates a smoother experience for everyone who interacts with your system.

Unlock the Power of Your Student Information System

Whether you're new to Synergy or looking to strengthen your foundation, this session provides a dynamic introduction to the core features that drive efficiency, accuracy, and student success. Explore how Synergy SIS connects data, streamlines daily workflows, and supports informed decision-making across your district.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of key system components, including student data management, scheduling, grading, and reporting, while discovering how these tools work together to create a seamless user experience. Perfect for educators, administrators, and support staff alike, this session sets the stage for maximizing your impact with Synergy.

Explore how to design social studies lessons that naturally pair with STEELS‑aligned, hands‑on learning experiences. In this session, participants will learn how to take a historical topic and build a complementary STEELS activity that deepens inquiry, strengthens problem‑solving, and brings the past to life through design, engineering, and real‑world connections. Leave with practical examples and ready‑to‑use strategies for creating lessons that let students think like engineers while learning like historians.

All schools strive to be more inclusive, but access to certain activities, especially competitive athletics, is still limited for those with more intensive needs.  Unified Sports has removed those barriers through inclusive athletic opportunities and brings together students with all backgrounds to work as a team!

This session will not only allow participants to experience Bocce Ball, one of the offerings through Unified Sports, but also hear from Susquenita High School team members on how this experience has improved their understanding and acceptance of peers with a variety of abilities and disabilities.

Come ready to jump in and have some fun while experiencing the benefits to exploring Unified Sports for your own school district or becoming more involved and supportive of your school's existing program!

Do you ever struggle to engage each type of learner in your classroom simultaneously? It is possible to overcome this challenge and build student confidence through a self-paced model. By leveraging technology to purposefully digitize instruction, teachers can provide students with equitable time to master content and free themselves up to build connections. Come learn and analyze the benefits of self-paced learning in a middle school math setting, and look through or build resources to apply to your own classroom or school.

This interactive session engages participants in examining the complex ethical questions surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Through short scenarios and guided discussion, attendees will explore issues such as academic integrity, bias, privacy, authorship, and the appropriate role of AI in educational work. Rather than offering simple answers, the session creates space to wrestle with competing perspectives, reflect on personal and institutional values, and consider how educators can support students in making thoughtful and responsible decisions about AI use.