MOmentum: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Learn how to leverage proficiency scales to clearly define learning targets and guide student growth at every level.

Explore methods for providing meaningful feedback and using flexible instructional strategies to support learners with different needs. Discover how to meet students where they are while keeping standards and learning targets central.

Engage in reflection around personalized learning and feedback strategies. Analyze examples and explore how these approaches can be adapted to support diverse learners and classroom contexts.
Apply proficiency scale practices to plan scaffolding that supports learner-driven growth.

Speakers

Dria Setter

Professional Development Specialist, Institute for Personalized Learning- CESA #1

As a Professional Development Specialist for the Institute, Dria brings 18 years of elementary education experience including work with technology integration, differentiation for gifted and talented students, personalized learning, and most recently, work as a Learning Coach. She... Read More →

Theresa Ewald

Senior Advisor, i4PL

Dr. Theresa Ewald is the former Assistant Superintendent of the Kettle Moraine School District,
and an educational consultant with 30 years of experience in transforming learning for all
students. Theresa coaches and mentors educational leaders, organizations and state leaders as
th... Read More →

Level Up! With Proficiency Scales mp4

Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
RM 251 - Harmon Hall

ignite design innovate technology

2:30pm CDT

Identity as the Foundation of NIST Alignment in K–12

Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT

RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Learn how identity-centered cybersecurity strategies support alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in K–12 environments. Explore how Identity and Access Management (IAM), Single Sign-On (SSO) and secure rostering reduce risk, support least-privilege access and strengthen cybersecurity readiness. Examine real-world examples of how districts use platforms like ClassLink to improve both security and user experience at scale.

Engage in discussion and shared exploration around the growing cybersecurity expectations facing school districts. Consider how identity-focused practices can simplify operations while strengthening compliance, security and access management.

Apply identity-centered cybersecurity concepts to evaluate and strengthen your district’s current security posture. Use practical strategies around IAM, SSO and secure rostering to support cybersecurity readiness, reduce organizational risk and build a more defensible framework for protecting users and data.

Speakers

ClassLink

Vince Haass

ClassLink is a global education provider of identity, access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on... Read More →

Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
RM 251 - Harmon Hall

ignite

10:00am CDT

Intentional Questioning That Builds Language and Thinking

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

RM 251 - Harmon Hall

This interactive session will explore why traditional checks for understanding often fail and how intentional question framing dramatically increases student engagement, language production and depth of thinking.

Speakers

Reah Morabith

MELL Instructional Specialist, Heart of Missouri RPDC

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:00am - 10:25am CDT
RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Instructional Practices for English Learners ELevate

ELevate Elementary and Secondary

11:00am CDT

Grading for Equity in the Age of AI

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

RM 251 - Harmon Hall

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 - Harmon Hall

ignite design technology innovate

1:10pm CDT

It's All in the Prompt: Using AI to Create Formative Assessments

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

RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Learn how to use AI tools to design quick and effective formative assessments. Explore simple prompting techniques that generate exit tickets, comprehension checks and differentiated tasks in minutes. Learn how to refine AI outputs to match learning objectives and support multilingual learners and discover strategies for checking the accuracy and appropriateness of AI-generated assessments. Gain ready-to-use prompts and examples they can implement immediately.

Speakers

Daisy Skelly, EdD

ELD Specialist, Parkway School District

AI Prompts pdf

AIThoughtCatcher png

BiasChecklist pdf

AI TeacherPrivacy pdf

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Summative and Formative Assessment ELevate

ELevate Elementary and Secondary

2:10pm CDT

Strategic By Design: A Blueprint for Multilingual Programs

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

RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Discover a framework for understanding all of the components that are interconnected within a multilingual program. Explore six interconnected pillars that shape effective programming—Compliance & Data, Curriculum & Instruction, Staffing, Professional Learning, Family & Community Engagement, and Pathways to Graduation. Examine common system stress points that limit student progress, and learn how intentional design drives success. Gain a practical blueprint to assess program health and guide strategic decision-making.

Speakers

Marie Heath

Consultant, Seidlitz Education

Dr. Marie Heath is a Seidlitz Consultant and former district multilingual leader specializing in multilingual program systems, acculturation practices, and instructional design that supports newcomer and multilingual student success.

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Leadership and School Culture ELevate

3:10pm CDT

Leveraging Linguistic and Cultural Assets Through Projects

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

RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Explore how to create project-based learning experiences to build upon the linguistic and cultural assets that MLs bring to the classroom. Grounded in the research of culturally sustaining pedagogy and translanguaging, examine how validating a student’s home language and background is a cognitive necessity for deep, authentic learning. Engage in research-to-practice mapping, the "Genius Activation Toolkit," and strategy design to discover a fresh perspective and practical strategies to unlock the genius within every student.

Speakers

Taya Tselolikhina

Director of District & School Leadership, PBLWorks

Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm CDT
RM 251 - Harmon Hall

Instructional Practices for English Learners ELevate

ELevate Elementary and Secondary

1:00pm CDT

2:30pm CDT

10:00am CDT

11:00am CDT

1:10pm CDT

2:10pm CDT

3:10pm CDT

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