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Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026
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Friday, July 31
 

9:30am EDT

Getting Started with Freckle
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
402
Limited Capacity seats available
Join our Renaissance representative to learn more about Freckle.
Moderators
AC
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Baumohl

Lisa Baumohl

Renaissance

Sponsors
avatar for Renaissance

Renaissance

Renaissance’s mission

Our commitment to education
Since 1986, our mission has remained the same: To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide.

Today, more than 40 percent of US schools rely on Renaissance solutions for data and insights to equitably move learning forward. As technology continues to change, and as teachers and students connect in new ways, our commitment to accelerating learning is unwavering—both insid... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
402
  Elementary (EC/ES)

9:30am EDT

PebbleGo and Let Them Grow!
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
415
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will learn how to navigate PebbleGo and how this resource can be beneficial in the classroom for all readers, regardless of his/her reading level. They will also learn how to access the many resources that are available through the app/website, and how these resources can enhance lessons with all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Perry

Brenda Perry

Elementary Librarian, Cedar Grove Elementary School
With over 14 years experience as a classroom teacher and elementary librarian, I am passionate about helping students discover the joy of reading. As a librarian, I am dedicated to connecting learners with books that build confidence in reading and encouraging them to become lifelong... Read More →
avatar for Jodi Cowart

Jodi Cowart

Middle School Librarian, Powdersville Middle School
With over 25 years in public education at the elementary and middle school levels serving as a fourth grade classroom teacher, teacher of Gifted & Talented, a Reading Coach and a librarian, my heart lies in connecting teachers and students to excellent books and resources that support... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
415
  Elementary (EC/ES)

9:30am EDT

Seesaw AI: Smarter Tools for Elementary Classrooms
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
401
Limited Capacity seats available
Seesaw AI is purpose-built for elementary classrooms to tackle real challenges and boost student success. Our AI tools support teachers in creating meaningful learning experiences that connect with every student and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Discover how to save time on assignments, assessments, and communication so you can focus on what matters most: your students.
Understand Seesaw’s AI Philosophy + Principles
Learn how to use Seesaw’s AI features
Moderators
AS
Speakers
avatar for Seesaw

Seesaw

Seesaw
Simplify teaching without sacrificing learning
Seesaw brings teaching, learning, and communication into one place. Plan lessons, capture student thinking, and stay connected with families without switching between tools or adding extra work to your day.

With teacher-led AI built in, you can create activities faster and adapt them to your students, while staying in control of instruction... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Seesaw

Seesaw

Seesaw
Simplify teaching without sacrificing learning
Seesaw brings teaching, learning, and communication into one place. Plan lessons, capture student thinking, and stay connected with families without switching between tools or adding extra work to your day.

With teacher-led AI built in, you can create activities faster and adapt them to your students, while staying in control of instruction... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
401
  Elementary (EC/ES)

9:30am EDT

Canva Classroom: A Beginner's Guide to Using Canva for Teachers
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
407
Limited Capacity seats available
The design space we all love, but not sure how to utilize with only a little time. Canva Classroom will be a dive into Canva for beginners as well as those wanting to know more!
Speakers
DH

Danielle Harrelson

Second Grade Teacher, Wren Elementary School
My name is Dani Harrelson, I am a second grade teacher at Wren Elementary. I am a proud mom of my 9 year old chocolate lab and a lover of Chicago hot dogs! I am so excited to help you create things you can use in your classroom!
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
407
  General Audience

9:30am EDT

Pear Assessment for Beginners
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
506
Limited Capacity seats available
Ready to get started with Pear Assessment? This beginner-friendly session will walk you through the essentials of creating interactive assessments that provide real-time insight into student learning. Teachers will explore core tools, see examples in action, and spend dedicated time building their own assessment. You’ll leave with a completed resource and the confidence to start using Pear right away.
Speakers
avatar for Caytee Chapman

Caytee Chapman

Chemistry Teacher, Powdersville High School
I’m Caytee Chapman, a chemistry teacher at Powdersville High School in Anderson School District One. I teach College Prep, Honors, and AP Chemistry and enjoy helping students build strong conceptual understanding through problem-solving, inquiry, and real-world connections.
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
506
  General Audience

9:30am EDT

Canva for Office Staff
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
515
Limited Capacity seats available
Come learn some basic but essential Canva skills
Speakers
avatar for Dawn Nichols

Dawn Nichols

Administrative Assistant, District Office
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
515
  Office Staff

9:30am EDT

Google - Tips and Tricks
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
510
Limited Capacity seats available
Tips and Tricks in GMail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
Speakers
HG

Heather Gambrell

Exec Assistant, District Office
Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
510
  Office Staff

10:30am EDT

Authentic Assessment and Insights with Seesaw
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
401
Limited Capacity seats available
Effective formative assessment is key to guiding instruction and supporting student growth. In this session, explore how to use Seesaw to create auto-graded assessments that deliver real-time insights into student understanding and save teachers’ time.
Explore formative assessment types
View assessment data
Create formative assessments
Moderators
KB
Speakers
avatar for Seesaw

Seesaw

Seesaw
Simplify teaching without sacrificing learning
Seesaw brings teaching, learning, and communication into one place. Plan lessons, capture student thinking, and stay connected with families without switching between tools or adding extra work to your day.

With teacher-led AI built in, you can create activities faster and adapt them to your students, while staying in control of instruction... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Seesaw

Seesaw

Seesaw
Simplify teaching without sacrificing learning
Seesaw brings teaching, learning, and communication into one place. Plan lessons, capture student thinking, and stay connected with families without switching between tools or adding extra work to your day.

With teacher-led AI built in, you can create activities faster and adapt them to your students, while staying in control of instruction... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
401
  Elementary (EC/ES)

10:30am EDT

Getting Started with Lalilo
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
402
Limited Capacity seats available
Join our Renaissance representative to learn more about adminstering Lalilo.
Moderators
LB
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Baumohl

Lisa Baumohl

Renaissance

Sponsors
avatar for Renaissance

Renaissance

Renaissance’s mission

Our commitment to education
Since 1986, our mission has remained the same: To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide.

Today, more than 40 percent of US schools rely on Renaissance solutions for data and insights to equitably move learning forward. As technology continues to change, and as teachers and students connect in new ways, our commitment to accelerating learning is unwavering—both insid... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
402
  Elementary (EC/ES)

10:30am EDT

How to Use NotebookLM
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
519
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, we will be discussing NotebookLM and how to effectively use it for planning and development of lessons and activities
Speakers
avatar for Cam Hays

Cam Hays

Sixth Grade ELA, Palmetto Middle School

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
519
  General Audience

10:30am EDT

Pear Assessment for Beginners
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
506
Limited Capacity seats available
Ready to get started with Pear Assessment? This beginner-friendly session will walk you through the essentials of creating interactive assessments that provide real-time insight into student learning. Teachers will explore core tools, see examples in action, and spend dedicated time building their own assessment. You’ll leave with a completed resource and the confidence to start using Pear right away.
Speakers
avatar for Caytee Chapman

Caytee Chapman

Chemistry Teacher, Powdersville High School
I’m Caytee Chapman, a chemistry teacher at Powdersville High School in Anderson School District One. I teach College Prep, Honors, and AP Chemistry and enjoy helping students build strong conceptual understanding through problem-solving, inquiry, and real-world connections.
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
506
  General Audience

10:30am EDT

Team Time Tracker
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
509
Limited Capacity seats available
PLC Team Time can be an overwhelming process (especially for new teachers or teams) between links, folders, documents, sheets, and resources. With the introduction of my Canva tracker template, a team will be set up for success all in one place! In this session I'll guide you through how to copy and edit my tracker to allow for customization. I'll demonstrate how to effectively use the tracker and insert team links and documents so that every member has everything they need all in one place.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Ford

Shannon Ford

Instructional Coach and Test Coordinator, Palmetto Middle School
Welcome in! This is my 12th year working in ASD1. I started my career teaching 3rd grade for 6 years at Hunt Meadows Elementary School. I transitioned to a math interventionist role at Palmetto Middle School to pursue a love of math and get closer to home. Over the course of my time... Read More →
ConnectED Team Time Tracker S. Ford pdf
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
509
  General Audience

10:30am EDT

EdgeX: The New Edgenuity Platform
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
507
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will review the new features in Edgenuity
Moderators
MS
Speakers
KW

Kacey Wright

Professional Learning Specialist, Imagine Learning/Edgenuity
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
507
  Secondary (MS/HS)

12:45pm EDT

Mastering Website & Social Media Accessibility
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
208
Limited Capacity seats available
Attendees will learn best practices for creating ADA compliant websites and social media platforms that focus on the mission, vision, and Tradition of Excellence in Anderson One.
Speakers
JM

Jen Mazza

Communications Coordinator, District Office
Jen Mazza is the Communications Coordinator for Anderson School District One, Anderson School District Two, and ACTC.
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
208
  Admin

12:45pm EDT

Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
401
Limited Capacity seats available
Get ready to spark joy in learning with Seesaw! In this session, educators will explore the power of the Green Add Button and dive into Seesaw’s creative tools to enhance engagement, provide meaningful support, and promote student voice at every stage of the learning journey.
Seesaw refresh!
Learn how teachers document classroom moments and learning
Explore how students can capture their own learning
Moderators
avatar for Hannah Kate Blunt

Hannah Kate Blunt

5th grade teacher, Powdersville Elementary School
Hannah Kate Blunt is a 5th grade teacher at Powdersville Elementary. She has taught for nine years, with the majority of her career being in North Carolina. She has been back in Anderson One for one year as a 5th grade self contained teacher on a team where the rest of the teachers... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Seesaw

Seesaw

Seesaw
Simplify teaching without sacrificing learning
Seesaw brings teaching, learning, and communication into one place. Plan lessons, capture student thinking, and stay connected with families without switching between tools or adding extra work to your day.

With teacher-led AI built in, you can create activities faster and adapt them to your students, while staying in control of instruction... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Seesaw

Seesaw

Seesaw
Simplify teaching without sacrificing learning
Seesaw brings teaching, learning, and communication into one place. Plan lessons, capture student thinking, and stay connected with families without switching between tools or adding extra work to your day.

With teacher-led AI built in, you can create activities faster and adapt them to your students, while staying in control of instruction... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
401
  Elementary (EC/ES)

12:45pm EDT

Don't get Beanboozled . . . get Beanstacked!
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
507
Limited Capacity seats available
By the end of this session learners will....be connected to and interact with their school's Beanstack dashboard and begin tracking minutes read towards your school's yearly goal to help support their school family.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Cowart

Jodi Cowart

Middle School Librarian, Powdersville Middle School
With over 25 years in public education at the elementary and middle school levels serving as a fourth grade classroom teacher, teacher of Gifted & Talented, a Reading Coach and a librarian, my heart lies in connecting teachers and students to excellent books and resources that support... Read More →
avatar for Katie Moody

Katie Moody

Media Specialist, Palmetto Middle School
Media Specialist at Palmetto Middle School, where she has served for the past eight years. She has 20 years of experience in education, having previously served as a classroom teacher in Kindergarten and 1st-4th grades. She also served as an elementary librarian for two years before... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Kelly

Andrea Kelly

Media Specialist, Wren Middle School
Media Specialist at Wren Middle School, where she has served for the past seven years. She brings 14 years of experience as a media specialist and a total of 16 years in education, with a passion for fostering literacy, student engagement, and innovative learning experiences.
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
507
  Secondary (MS/HS)

12:45pm EDT

Soundtrap Podcasts
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
207
Limited Capacity seats available
Join this session to learn about creating student podcasts with Soundtrap
Moderators
SC
Speakers
JP

Justin Polk

Sales Representative, Soundtrap
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
207
  Secondary (MS/HS)

1:45pm EDT

Administering Star Computer Adaptive Tests
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
401
Limited Capacity seats available
Join our Renaissance representative to learn more about adminstering Star tests.
Moderators
CL
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Baumohl

Lisa Baumohl

Renaissance

Sponsors
avatar for Renaissance

Renaissance

Renaissance’s mission

Our commitment to education
Since 1986, our mission has remained the same: To accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide.

Today, more than 40 percent of US schools rely on Renaissance solutions for data and insights to equitably move learning forward. As technology continues to change, and as teachers and students connect in new ways, our commitment to accelerating learning is unwavering—both insid... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
401
  Elementary (EC/ES)

1:45pm EDT

Canva Unlocked
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
504
Limited Capacity seats available
Most know how to pick a template, but few have scratched the surface of Canva’s most powerful "hidden" capabilities. This session moves beyond the basics to reveal the secret toolkit that transforms Canva from a simple design app into a powerhouse for instructional efficiency and student engagement.
Speakers
JF

Jared Fricks

Chorus Teacher, Palmetto High School
JW

Joanna Watkins

Librarian, Palmetto High School
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
504
  General Audience

1:45pm EDT

Don't get Beanboozled . . . get Beanstacked!
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
507
Limited Capacity seats available
By the end of this session learners will....be connected to and interact with their school's Beanstack dashboard and begin tracking minutes read towards your school's yearly goal to help support their school family.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Cowart

Jodi Cowart

Middle School Librarian, Powdersville Middle School
With over 25 years in public education at the elementary and middle school levels serving as a fourth grade classroom teacher, teacher of Gifted & Talented, a Reading Coach and a librarian, my heart lies in connecting teachers and students to excellent books and resources that support... Read More →
avatar for Katie Moody

Katie Moody

Media Specialist, Palmetto Middle School
Media Specialist at Palmetto Middle School, where she has served for the past eight years. She has 20 years of experience in education, having previously served as a classroom teacher in Kindergarten and 1st-4th grades. She also served as an elementary librarian for two years before... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Kelly

Andrea Kelly

Media Specialist, Wren Middle School
Media Specialist at Wren Middle School, where she has served for the past seven years. She brings 14 years of experience as a media specialist and a total of 16 years in education, with a passion for fostering literacy, student engagement, and innovative learning experiences.
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
507
  Secondary (MS/HS)

1:45pm EDT

Smarter Planning, Stronger Teaching
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
505
Limited Capacity seats available
This fast-paced, hands-on session introduces K–12 educators to using NotebookLM as a lesson planning assistant. Teachers will learn how to quickly turn their existing materials into engaging, organized, and differentiated lesson plans using the amazing resources that NotebookLM will create.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Beck

Kathy Beck

Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher, Powdersville Middle School
I have been teaching middle school students for 21 years. Six of these 21 years have been in Anderson One School District at Powdersville Middle School. I enjoy hiking, reading, and playing Mahjong with my friends when I am not teaching. I love developing ways for students to stay... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Moore

Amanda Moore

Seventh Grade Social Studies Teacher, Powdersville Middle School
I have been teaching for 23 years - all of them in Anderson One School District. I taught 4th grade at Powdersville Elementary for fifteen years and have been at Powdersville Middle the past 8 years. I enjoy reading, crafting, and spending time with my three teenagers when I am not... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
505
  Secondary (MS/HS)

1:45pm EDT

Soundtrap Podcasts
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
207
Limited Capacity seats available
Join this session to learn about creating student podcasts with Soundtrap
Moderators
avatar for Lexie Hendricks

Lexie Hendricks

English Teacher, Powdersville High School
Lexie Hendricks is in her 10th year in education and is passionate about seeing students thrive in the classroom. She focuses on implementing a variety of ways to assess student learning in order to meet students' individual needs.
Speakers
JP

Justin Polk

Sales Representative, Soundtrap
Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
207
  Secondary (MS/HS)
 
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