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10:00am CDT

Direct Instruction and Brain Science: A Situationship

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:25am CDT

Learn why direct instruction is an essential part of effective teaching when aligned with how the brain learns. Explore cognitive science principles through the four Power Tools: retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving and feedback-driven metacognition. Examine how these strategies energize instruction, improve retention and reduce instructional burden with minimal prep.

Engage with the science by experiencing the Power Tools as a learner. Interact with examples from multiple content areas to see how brain-compatible direct instruction can be active, efficient and impactful.

Apply the four Power Tools to any lesson to design direct instruction that sticks. Use classroom-ready strategies to strengthen learning, improve long-term retention and teach with greater clarity and confidence. Gain practical ideas and resources to continue deepening instructional impact through cognitive science.

Speakers

Robyn Haug

Director of Assessment and Professional Learning, Clayton

Robyn has been a teacher, instructional coach, and district administrator for twenty-five years. She has taught K-12, but spent most of her career in 6-12 education as an English teacher and instructional coach. She now serves as the Director of Assessment and Professional Learning... Read More →

Direct Instruction and Brain Science A Situationship mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:25am CDT
RM 121 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301

spark design innovate

10:00am CDT

The Learner Profile: Unlocking Learner Variability

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

RM 243

Learn the core concepts behind effective learner profiles and how they support personalized, meaningful learning. Explore the difference between thoughtful profile design and simple preference questionnaires, emphasizing alignment with learning goals, check-ins and feedback loops.

Engage in collaborative analysis of real classroom examples and team discussions to explore how learner profiles can drive instructional decisions. Map out touchpoints, alignment with learning goals and feedback processes to ensure readiness for launch at the start of the school year.

Apply design principles to begin creating learner profiles, either from scratch or using provided resources for inspiration. Gain actionable steps and a plan for implementing learner profiles in your classroom or team.

Speakers

Kate Sommerville

Professional Development Specialist, The Institute for Personalized Learning

Zak Lenski

Learning and Innovation Strategist, i4PL

The Learner Profile Unlocking Learner Variability mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
RM 243

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10:00am CDT

From Any Web Page to a Learning Experience

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT

schoolai Room - 137

Learn how the schoolai Browser Extension brings an AI co-teacher into every tab. Explore three core capabilities: rubric-aligned feedback in Docs, instant lesson materials from any web page, and personalized student learning experiences without switching tools. Examine how revision history reveals the full story of student thinking and how Spaces connect to Mission Control for real-time insight.

Engage in a live demo of the extension in action across real classroom scenarios. Experience how any web page can instantly become a lesson, assessment, or translated resource. See how Mission Control surfaces student progress and next steps directly within your workflow.

Apply the extension to streamline feedback, planning, and differentiation. Provide rubric-aligned feedback faster, transform existing resources into ready-to-use materials, and monitor student learning in real time—all without leaving your current workflow.

Speakers

Tarah Tesmer

Senior Educational Strategist, SchoolAI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
schoolai Room - 137

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Dynamic Theme Exploration

10:00am CDT

Chatbots and Curriculum: A New Era for K-12 Instructional Design

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT

RM 136

Learn about a range of AI chatbots while examining key cautions and considerations for using AI. Explore how to design effective prompts that generate standards-aligned essential questions, enduring understandings, transfer goals, student learning targets and proficiency scales with clear learning progressions.

Engage in hands-on AI tasks using content-area state or national standards. Analyze AI-generated outputs, reflect on prompt effectiveness and refine prompts through peer and facilitator feedback.

Apply new learning by creating proficiency scales with level 1–4 learning progressions aligned to grade level or content area. Gain ready-to-use lesson components and the ability to design meaningful learning experiences and assessment tools.

Speakers

Tina Lauer

Instructional Technology Specialist, St. Charles R-VI School District

Tina is the instructional technology specialist for the St. Charles R-VI School District. She has been an educator for over 25 years. She has taught technology to students through UMSL's Microcomputer program and to adults through district professional development opportunities. She... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
RM 136 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301

launch design technology innovate

10:00am CDT

Behind the Scenes: How Discovery Education Makes Every Minute Matter in the School Day

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT

Discovery Room - 233

Learn how Discovery Education supports every part of a teacher's day through practical, UDL-aligned instructional moves, engagement routines and time-saving planning strategies.

Engage with modeled classroom moments, hands-on demonstrations and collaborative redesign activties that mirror a real instructional day.

Apply ready-to-use routines, digital tools and planning approaches that elevate learning from bell to bell.

PD Partners

John David Son

Regional VP, John David Son

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am CDT
Discovery Room - 233

launch innovate Elevate design technology belonging

Dynamic Theme Essentials

10:30am CDT

PLORA: A Bridge to Reading

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:30am - 10:55am CDT

RM 121

Learn the principles of vulnerability and trust in the classroom and how intentional routines can cultivate a safe, supportive learning environment. Explore strategies for integrating AI reflectively and using data-informed leadership to strengthen relationships.

Engage in a hands-on decoding activity using PLORA’s one-sound-one-symbol approach. Explore how symbols connect to English spelling, experience the system in action, and reflect on its potential to build confidence and clarity for struggling readers.

Apply a simple one-sound-one-symbol decoding routine using PLORA’s visual sound-mapping approach. Use the sample PLORA sheet to introduce students to sound-by-sound word building, and implement the strategy as a warm-up, small group activity or intervention tool to support decoding and literacy confidence.

Speakers

Elizabeth Kean

Founder/President, PLORAverse LLC

PLORA A Bridge to Reading with Elizabeth Kean mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:30am - 10:55am CDT
RM 121 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301

spark design innovate

11:00am CDT

Accommodations with Pear Assessment

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

CDW Room - 119

Learn what accommodations look like in Pear Assessment and how to support all learners. Understand how to locate and adjust individual student and class-wide accommodations settings, such as Text-to-Speech (TTS), to increase accessibility and differentiate for diverse learners and how to support students in a quick and effective way using our AI tool for Content Converter.

Engage in exploration of accommodations for all types of learners as well as how to quickly create Pear Assessment items using the Content Converter. Discuss ways to individualize tests to support learners quickly and efficiently.

Apply the Content Converter to streamline digital assessments and confidently configure customized test settings and items to maximize accessibility and engagement for all students, thereby increasing the accuracy of assessment data.

Speakers

Natalie Pottier

George Burt

Customer Success Manager, GoGuardian

PD Partners

CDW

Jackie Grummel

CDW Corporation is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
CDW Room - 119

ignite innovate Elevate design

Dynamic Theme Exploration

11:00am CDT

Grading for Equity in the Age of AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

RM 251

Learn the core principles of Grading for Equity and examine how those practices intersect with the growing presence of AI in education. Explore strategies for designing assignments and assessments that may include AI, along with approaches for grading those deliverables equitably.

Engage in collaborative discussion and problem-solving around real-world scenarios that highlight the challenges of equitable grading in the age of AI. Interact with peers and contribute to shared analysis and reflection that deepen understanding and surface practical insights.

Apply an equitable lens to existing lessons and grading practices while accounting for the realities of AI use in classrooms. Gain practical tools and frameworks to navigate AI thoughtfully while ensuring grading practices remain fair, transparent and focused on student learning.

Speakers

Daniel Jones

High School Assistant Principal, Riverview Gardens School District

Looking forward to presenting about AI and grading practices at this year's Innovate conference! I'm passionate about all things pedagogy and educational leadership!

Grading for Equity in the Age of AI mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
RM 251

ignite design technology innovate

11:00am CDT

Amplify Every Voice: AI Support for Every Learner

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

schoolai Room - 137

Learn how schoolai helps every learner access and demonstrate understanding regardless of language, readiness or learning profile. Explore how AI experiences embed scaffolds, language supports and differentiation without creating multiple lesson plans. Examine how real-time data highlights student needs instantly so you can respond in the moment.

Engage with examples of AI learning experiences designed for multilingual learners, diverse readiness levels and varied learning needs. Explore how translation, reading level adjustments and scaffolds remove barriers before they appear. Analyze real-time data to identify student needs and consider responsive next steps.

Apply a framework for designing inclusive, AI-powered learning experiences by default, not by accommodation. Use built-in tools to quickly adapt content for accessibility and personalization. Gain practical strategies to support every learner with targeted, real-time instruction.

Speakers

Tarah Tesmer

Senior Educational Strategist, SchoolAI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
schoolai Room - 137

ignite innovate Elevate belonging technology design

Dynamic Theme Exploration

11:35am CDT

Conceptual Math That Clicks: Building Deep Understanding in Minutes

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:35am - 12:00pm CDT

Discovery Room - 233

Learn why conceptual understanding—not memorized steps—helps students make sense of mathematics, transfer knowledge and close learning gaps.

Engage in quick, hands‑on routines using DEX resources such as visual models, number lines, dot images and problem‑based prompts that reveal student thinking and support flexible reasoning.

Apply these routines in your classrooms to strengthen daily math instruction, and explore how DreamBox can extend conceptual learning and capture student strategies without adding extra work.

PD Partners

John David Son

Regional VP, John David Son

Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:35am - 12:00pm CDT
Discovery Room - 233

spark innovate Elevate design technology belonging

Dynamic Theme Essentials

1:00pm CDT

The Multiplier Effect: Scaling AI Innovation for Classroom and Community Impact

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT

schoolai Room - 137

Learn how to use a simple yet powerful facilitation framework to uncover what matters most to your teachers and anchor your AI implementation to real needs rather than features. Discover how this framework can serve as an entry point for identifying north stars and barriers across your school community. Gain a clear model for how coaches and education leaders can multiply their impact by turning teacher challenges into AI-powered solutions that drive impact across the wider school community.

Engage by experiencing a collaborative brainstorming activity, surfacing the bright spots and friction points most relevant to your own context. Use your identified challenges to drive a hands-on design sprint, building a schoolai-powered experience anchored to a real need in your school, district or community. Walk through a flexible facilitation protocol you can bring directly into your next team meeting, informal conversation or professional learning session.

Apply a repeatable, supportive conversation framework that moves your teachers from their most pressing challenges to AI-powered solutions with confidence and purpose. Return to your community with a schoolai artifact you built during the session, ready to introduce to your team. Use a 30/60/90 implementation road map structure to stay focused, learn from what is working and scale what is making a difference.

Speakers

Tarah Tesmer

Senior Educational Strategist, SchoolAI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT
schoolai Room - 137

launch innovate Elevate belonging design technology

Dynamic Theme Exploration

1:00pm CDT

Listen Up: Ace the MAP Listening Session with AI

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT

RM 121

Learn effective, low-prep strategies to prepare students for the ELA MAP Listening test. Explore how audible annotation improves listening comprehension and accuracy for Grades 3–8. Examine how AI, Google Forms and Google Vids can streamline the creation of high-quality listening practice materials.

Engage with examples and collaborative exploration of MAP-aligned listening tasks. Interact with tools and ideas that demonstrate how technology can support authentic listening practice and assessment readiness.

Apply a simple, repeatable process to create MAP-style listening passages and questions using AI and Google tools. Design at least one classroom-ready listening assessment that includes an audio or video passage and aligned questions. Build a workflow that allows multiple listening assessments to be created efficiently across grade levels.

Speakers

Don Jeffries

Grandview R-II

Listen Up Ace the MAP Listening Session with AI mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:25pm CDT
RM 121 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301

spark design innovate technology

1:00pm CDT

Small Steps: Scaffolding Skills Across Classrooms

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

RM 136

Learn how task analysis helps break complex academic, behavioral and life skills into clear, manageable steps. Explore instructional strategies that reduce cognitive overload, increase access and promote student independence across content areas. Examine how modeling, visuals and scaffolds support successful skill development.

Engage in shared exploration of task analysis through discussion, reflection and optional hands-on learning. Experience how breaking a process into steps clarifies instruction and supports diverse learners.

Apply task analysis strategies to identify points of overload and redesign instruction for greater clarity and access. Use modeling, visuals and scaffolds to teach skills step-by-step across classrooms, fine arts, practical life, PE and special education. Create actionable plans that increase engagement, reduce frustration and support successful task completion.

Speakers

Bryson Reid

Instructional Coach and Art Teacher, Premier Charter School

Bryson Reid is a teacher, instructional coach, and doctoral candidate passionate about the power of the extracurricular environment and restorative practices. Currently, Reid’s research is focused on student engagement, school culture, and fine arts and sciences advocacy. In her... Read More →

Small Steps Scaffolding Skills Across Classrooms mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
RM 136 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301

ignite culture design innovate

1:00pm CDT

Experiential Learning: Sparking Engagement and Innovation

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT

RM 217

Learn how research on experiential learning, motivation and neuroscience connects to increased joy, relevance and student ownership. Explore learning approaches, from low-prep, high-impact entry points to longer-term designs that deepen community connection and shared responsibility for learning.

Engage in collaborative reflection and analyze learning examples across multiple content areas to uncover what makes these experiences powerful and replicable. Reimagine your own instructional practices through guided design time.

Apply learning principles by drafting an initial ExL design aligned to instructional goals and student needs. Gain a flexible framework to use in designing future experiential learning.

Speakers

Kerry Arens

Chelsea Center Coordinator, Webster Groves School District

Kerry Arens is a connector, creative problem-solver, systems designer, & coach of learners in the classroom and beyond. Kerry spent her first ten years in education as an English teacher in Parkway and Kirkwood School Districts. Her passion for working alongside her colleagues to increase student... Read More →

Experiential Learning Sparking Engagement and Innovation mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
RM 217 209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, MO 63301

launch culture design innovate

1:10pm CDT

Motivation Mosaic: Cultivating Engagement, Self-Discipline and Efficacy in our Students

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

Dunseth Auditorioum

"No time for breakfast, Mom. I have to get to class on time. Today we open the box!" What is this…a Hollywood movie fantasy? No, it's from a real classroom with real students. Attitude can change a blob of sand into King Arthur's castle. Tenacity is a virtue, but the personal fortitude to stick with an arduous task takes time and experience to mature. Many students grow impatient with content not parsed into soundbites, and reading extended, logical rhetoric through each argument to its ultimate conclusion is almost unheard of. On the other hand, if the story is good, students will read books of more than 700 pages. They play online games working their way through 12 levels of difficulty for six hours, and they stay after school into the evening to practice for theater productions, get ready for sports tournaments and conduct fun science experiments for the public. Join us for a compelling session on the specific tiles to include in the strategic mosaic that helps students find the reserves to stick with projects and tasks, be they physical or intellectual. Examine the role of dopamine, goal-setting, descriptive feedback that does not invoke ego, meaning-making, executive function, constructive responses to anxiety/depression, teacher-student relationships, agency, and more. There is no such thing as laziness. Our students want to do demanding, complex learning, they want to persevere! To this, our students aspire; with this, our world was built. And what was in the box, you ask? Why, of course, it was a—Oh, darn. No more space. Join us to find out.

Speakers

Rick Wormeli

Education Consultant, author/speaker

One of the first Nationally Board Certified teachers in America, Rick brings innovation, energy, validity and high standards to both his presentations and his instructional practice, which include 39 years teaching math, science, English, physical education, health, and history, as... Read More →

EdPlus Conference June 2026 PDF Motivation Mosaic Cultivating Engagement Self Discipline and Efficacy handout version pdf

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dunseth Auditorioum

ignite design Elevate

Dynamic Theme Essentials

1:10pm CDT

See It. Hear It. Understand It. Multimodal Magic for ML Success

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

Discovery Room - 233

Learn how Discovery Education’s multimodal resources, language supports and scaffolded strategies increase comprehension and confidence for multilingual learners.

Engage in analyzing accessible media, practicing scaffolded routines and experiencing how visual and auditory supports deepen understanding.

Gain practical techniques—like vocabulary routines, structured discussions and visual scaffolds—to make learning meaningful for every student.

PD Partners

John David Son

Regional VP, John David Son

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Discovery Room - 233

ignite innovate Elevate belonging design wellness

Dynamic Theme Essentials

1:10pm CDT

The Differentiated Classroom: Accelerated by AI and Supported with Google

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT

Google Room - 131

Learn how Google for Education tools can personalize instruction and support every learner. Explore how AI-powered features like Google Vids, Practice Sets, interactive YouTube questions and Gemini in Classroom enhance engagement, provide instant feedback and streamline grading. Examine how these tools support differentiation and dynamic instruction.

Engage in exploration of AI-driven tools that enhance learning and instruction. Interact with examples and consider how these features can create more responsive, student-centered classrooms.

Apply Google for Education tools to differentiate instruction, automate feedback and grading, and increase student engagement. Use AI-powered features to design dynamic learning experiences where all students can succeed.

Speakers

Google for Education

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Google Room - 131

ignite innovate Elevate design

Dynamic Theme Essentials

2:00pm CDT

From Lecture to Thinking: Decentering the Classroom

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

RM 243

Learn how to shift from teacher-centered to student-thinking classrooms using vertical non-permanent surfaces, randomized groups and inquiry-driven tasks. Explore how AI can transform traditional lessons into dynamic thinking activities across content areas.

Engage in a live micro-model of a thinking classroom by working in groups to solve an inquiry task. Explore how AI can accelerate the creation of student-centered work.

Apply a structured launch sequence to decenter your classroom. Gain a framework to transform existing lessons into thinking tasks that can be implemented immediately across content areas.

Speakers

Lauren Fahy

K-12 Instructional Coach, Valley Park

Tom Probst

Valley Park

From Lecture to Thinking Decentering the Classroom mp4

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
RM 243

ignite culture design innovate

2:10pm CDT

Phenomena That Spark Learning: Bringing K-12 Science to Life with Inquiry and the Discovery Education Ecosystem

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

Discovery Room - 233

Learn why anchoring science instruction in phenomena leads to deeper understanding, stronger sensemaking and NGSS-aligned learning experiences.

Engage in hands-on exploration of multiple phenomena routines—modeling Notice/Wonder, prediction cycles, data interactions and evidence-based explanation—using real examples from Mystery Science, Science Techbook and our K–5 NGSS resources.

Apply these routines to create meaningful, curiosity-driven learning moments and use digital tools that make high‑quality science instruction easier and more efficient.

PD Partners

John David Son

Regional VP, John David Son

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Discovery Room - 233

ignite innovate Elevate culture design technology

Dynamic Theme Exploration

2:10pm CDT

Reading Reimagined: Using Read Along for Literacy Success

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

Google Room - 131

Learn how Google’s Read Along in Classroom creates personalized, engaging reading experiences. Explore how to assign stories or generate custom texts with AI while gaining insights at both the student and class level. Examine how these tools support reading comprehension, fluency and critical thinking.

Engage in exploration of interactive reading tools that support differentiated instruction and student growth. Interact with examples and consider how personalized reading experiences can increase engagement and confidence.

Apply Read Along strategies to design personalized reading activities that support diverse learners. Use insights and data to guide instruction, monitor progress and strengthen students’ reading skills in meaningful ways.

Speakers

Google for Education

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Google Room - 131

ignite innovate Elevate design

Dynamic Theme Essentials

2:10pm CDT

Start Smarter, Teach Better: Differentiation and Time-Saving with Pear Start

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT

CDW Room - 119

Learn how Pear Start supports quick creation of engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of every learner. Explore how to streamline planning, build in accommodations and adapt instruction in real time. Examine how Pear Start, paired with Pear Deck, enhances student voice, accessibility and engagement.

Engage in exploration of Pear Start and Pear Deck through examples and collaborative discussion. Interact with features that support differentiation and consider how these tools can enhance instruction and learner access.

Apply Pear Start to design differentiated lessons efficiently while saving time. Use Pear Deck to implement interactive strategies that amplify student voice and support meaningful engagement in your classroom.

Speakers

Natalie Pottier

George Burt

Customer Success Manager, GoGuardian

PD Partners

CDW

Jackie Grummel

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
CDW Room - 119

ignite innovate Elevate design

Dynamic Theme Essentials

3:10pm CDT

AI Literacy for Tomorrow: Preparing Students for the AI-Driven Future

Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm CDT

Google Room - 131

Learn how to position AI tools as ethical study partners that promote responsible use and deeper learning. Explore how Guided Learning supports step-by-step thinking and moves students beyond quick answers to true understanding. Examine how NotebookLM can transform class materials into personalized study tools that build college-ready skills.

Engage in exploration of AI-supported learning strategies that promote critical thinking and student ownership. Interact with examples and consider how these tools can shift students from passive consumption to active learning.

Apply AI tools like Guided Learning and NotebookLM to create structured learning experiences, interactive quizzes and personalized study supports. Use these strategies to help students build independence, strengthen understanding and prepare for advanced academic work.

Speakers

Google for Education

Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm CDT
Google Room - 131

ignite innovate Elevate design

Dynamic Theme Essentials

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