Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026

Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026

8:15am EDT

Opening Keynote: What Great Educators Do Differently GymTodd Whitaker

9:30am EDT

Brains on Overdrive: Behavior in the Age of Screens and Stress K4-5 416Jennifer Dorriety

Data at a Glance: Using Spreadsheets to Monitor ES Progress 409Michael James

Extension in the Elementary Reading Classroom 404Mary Beth Smith • Rebecca Ratcliffe • Haley Mahon

Getting Started with Freckle 402Austin Cartee • Lisa Baumohl • Renaissance

Interpreting Decoding and Encoding Assessments 406Kim Ragan

PebbleGo and Let Them Grow! 415Brenda Perry • Jodi Cowart

Power Partnering: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your TA 403Chelsea Roberts • Emily Owens

Seesaw AI: Smarter Tools for Elementary Classrooms 401Amelia Skelton • Seesaw • Seesaw

Where Wonder Begins: Science Curriculum Highlights 408Beth Owings

504 Coordinator Training 501Dr. Brian Keith

Bridging Cultural Gaps: Empowering Multiligual Families 513Gabriela Brady • Ni Riddle

Canva Classroom: A Beginner's Guide to Using Canva for Teachers 407Danielle Harrelson

Classroom Management From The Ground Up GymTodd Whitaker Clearing the Noise: Everyday Mental Wellness Habits for Educators 201Josh Ray

Don't Foul Out 210Becky Brady • Melissa Tollison

Ever Thought About Becoming a Foster Parent? 503Jayla Coley

From Compliance To Persistence 509Abbie McReynolds • Carlye Cole

How Can I Help Students Prepare For College Admissions? 204Dr. Christian Barrientos

Pear Assessment for Beginners 506Caytee Chapman

School Technican Training with TSS (REQUIRED) 205Garrett Davidson • Jeffrey Dillard

Sending out an SOS: Strategies to Save Your Sanity (and Your Lesson) 413Pam Inabinett

The Focus Formula: How the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Help Us Achieve What Matters Most 514Jamie Spinks

Trauma-Informed Teaching That Works 410Randy Coleman

Canva for Office Staff 515Dawn Nichols

Front Office 101: Procedures, Processes & Best Practices 209Jessica Payne • Kristie Berry

Google - Tips and Tricks 510Heather Gambrell

Follet Check in: Media Specialists 519Robert Mackey

The Modern PE Classroom: A Custom Fitness Portal in Practice 411Jack Wardlaw

7 Mindsets: Student Wellness 202Sarah Dean

Adulting- Teaching Students Important Financial Skills 516Amber Fluharty

CANCELLED From Silence to Sensemaking: Using Talk as a Tool for Learning 518

Curriculum Disconnect: Are You Truly Teaching What is Being Tested? 504Joanna Watkins • Alex Young

English 2 Check-In 517Jamie Sanders

iReady - Teacher Toolbox Classroom Resources 511Melissa Campbell • Curriculum Associates

Power Tools for Teaching 505Ashley Weaver

Soundtrap Podcasts 207Tina Shah

The Voice 508Nicole Phibbs • Angie Gaines

Tracking Student Data 507Brittany Shepherd • Garland Cox

SPED 101 for LEAs 208Katie Perry • Katie Castora

K4 Opening Meeting 414Karen Sweat

Elevate Your Impact: Summer Book Study Culmination Wren High School AuditoriumTJ Rumler

Bookkeeper FY27 Kickoff Meeting 207Cyndi Durham

Building Literacy and Musicianship Skills into the Choral Rehearsal and General Music Setting: RHYTHM (Elem) 211Dr. Carol Kreuger

Strengthening Tier 1 with Cooperative Learning and Differentiated Small Group Instruction LibraryCatlin Tucker

10:30am EDT

Accommodations Made Easy 409Jill Walls • Cynthia Hembree • Miranda Cubitt

Authentic Assessment and Insights with Seesaw 401Katie Bethea • Seesaw • Seesaw

Creating Calm in the Chaos 411Kimberly Terry • Judy Griggs

Extension in the Elementary Reading Classroom 404Mary Beth Smith • Rebecca Ratcliffe • Haley Mahon

From Stories to Sources: Sparking Curiosity in 3rd–5th Grade Learners! 406Deidre Ables • Whitney Broderick • Julianne Kaye

Getting Started with Lalilo 402Lauren Brewington • Lisa Baumohl • Renaissance

Making Prevention Loop Work in the Early Childhood Classroom 403Chelsea Roberts

Tier 2 by Design: Using Data to Group with Purpose 407Candice Garrison • Nicole McGaha

Where Wonder Begins: Science Curriculum Highlights 408Beth Owings

Bridging Cultural Gaps: Empowering Multiligual Families 513Gabriela Brady • Ni Riddle

Clearing the Noise: Everyday Mental Wellness Habits for Educators 201Josh Ray

Communication with Multi-Lingual Families 210Melissa Thomas

Ever Thought About Becoming a Foster Parent? 503Jayla Coley

How Can I Help Students Prepare For College Admissions? 204Dr. Christian Barrientos

How to Use NotebookLM 519Cam Hays

Inventing Environments: World-Building Through Art and Writing 515Haley Nichols

Outwit, Outlast, Outplay the Barriers: Scaffolding for Student Success 510Ashley Brewer

Pear Assessment for Beginners 506Caytee Chapman

Q-Matrix: Rigorous Questioning and Extension Activities 410Jessica Cansler • Sarah Coyle

Sending out an SOS: Strategies to Save Your Sanity (and Your Lesson) 413Pam Inabinett

Team Time Tracker 509Shannon Ford

Technology Support in A1 205Garrett Davidson • Jeffrey Dillard

The Focus Formula: How the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Help Us Achieve What Matters Most 514Jamie Spinks

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: An Intro for Educators 508Lauren Blackston

What to Expect When Calling DSS 415Miranda Roberts

Attendance 101: Keeping Data Accurate & Compliant 209Jessica Payne • Kristie Berry

7 Mindsets: Student Wellness 202Sarah Dean

Brains on Overdrive: Behavior in the Age of Screens and Stress 6-12 416Jennifer Dorriety

EdgeX: The New Edgenuity Platform 507Megan Selman • Kacey Wright

Improving Student Engagment in the Secondary English Classroom 517Jessica Johnson

Innovating the Classroom: Structure, Songs, and Seating 516Denton Carter

iReady - Teacher Toolbox Classroom Resources 511Melissa Campbell • Curriculum Associates

Librarians: A Teacher's Secret Weapon 504Tamara Cox • Amanda Squires • Joanna Watkins

Power Tools for Teaching 505Ashley Weaver

Soundtrap Podcasts 207Tina Shah

Leading High Achievers (Admin) 501 Science LabTodd Whitaker

11:30am EDT

Lunch and Learn with Catlin Tucker (Admin & Instructional Coaches) LibraryCatlin Tucker

Lunch - Multiple Locations Multiple Locations Lunch and Learn: PowerSchool for Bookkeepers Main Office Conference RoomJessica Payne • Kristie Berry

12:00pm EDT

Q&A With Todd Whitaker and Seth Young GymTodd Whitaker • Dr. Seth Young

12:45pm EDT

Mastering Website & Social Media Accessibility 208Jen Mazza

Co-Teaching That Works: Practical Strategies for Elementary Classrooms 406Jordanne Kittrell • Whitney Broderick • Liz Whitfield

Cracking the Code: Upper Elementary & Tier 3 402Nicole McGaha • Candice Garrison • Amber Greer

Engaging the Elementary Music Learner 404Amy Gregory

Fostering Joyful Learning Experiences 401Hannah Kate Blunt • Seesaw • Seesaw

Level Up Your Foundational Literacy Practices 414Kristie Campbell • Alisa Ellenburg • Judy Griggs

Multiplication Matters: Developing Lasting Fact Fluency 403Emily Blakely • Gresham Brown

504 Coordinator Training 501Dr. Brian Keith

Academic SWIRLS: Supporting ML Students 408Christie Shealy

Beyond Behavior: Cultivating a Safe and Respectful Classroom 410Angie Evatt

Bookkeeper 101 209Cyndi Durham

Bridging Cultural Gaps: Empowering Multiligual Families 513Gabriela Brady • Ni Riddle

Combining the Guiding Coalition & Lighthouse Team 411Miranda Leopard

Communication with Multi-Lingual Families 210Melissa Thomas

From Welcome to Wow: You Always Win with People! 407Carol Brooks

How Can I Help Students Prepare For College Admissions? 204Dr. Christian Barrientos

LEADING WELL: Protecting Your People Without Losing Yourself 201Josh Ray

Making Content Accessible to MLs 506Jobie Henderson • Rachel Loftus

MTSS: Reaching Every Learner 409Mary Beth Smith • Laura Hammond

Running on Empty: Burnout Prevention Toolkit for Educators 415John Barnett

Teacher Assistant to Teacher 519Becky Brady • Melissa Tollison

Teaching Matters GymTodd Whitaker Technology Support in A1 205Garrett Davidson • Jeffrey Dillard

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences: An Intro for Educators 508Lauren Blackston

Visible Learning in Action: Turning Hattie's Research into Everyday Practice with Leader in Me 514Jamie Spinks

What if Disney Ran Your Classroom? 510Chris Chapman

7 Mindsets: Student Wellness 202Sarah Dean

Beyond the Answer: Making Mathematical Thinking Visible 516Hayden Woerner

Brains on Overdrive: Behavior in the Age of Screens and Stress 6-12 416Jennifer Dorriety

Co-Teaching: Achieving Secondary Collaboration 505Savannah Shealy • Abby Robertson

Don't get Beanboozled . . . get Beanstacked! 507Jodi Cowart • Katie Moody • Andrea Kelly

From Classroom to Career: Bringing Learning to Life 413Pam Inabinett

Introduction to Desmos for Algebra Skills (Grades 7-10) 509Lisa Houston • Madison Duffie • Drew Hallgren

iReady - Teacher Toolbox Classroom Resources 511Melissa Campbell • Curriculum Associates

Let's Get Your Students Hooked on Books 504Tamara Cox • Amanda Squires • Joanna Watkins

Poetry and Prose with The PTST Chart 517Tyler Gardo

Soundtrap Podcasts 207Stacy Carlton • Justin Polk

Teaching Visual Analysis: Engaging Students Through Art and Images 515Haley Nichols

CPR Refresher for Athletic Coaches Wren High School LibraryDistrict Nurses

Elevate Your Impact: Summer Book Study Culmination Wren High School AuditoriumTJ Rumler

Secondary Chorus Teachers 211Dr. Carol Kreuger

Strengthening Tier 1 with Cooperative Learning and Differentiated Small Group Instruction LibraryCatlin Tucker

Induction Training for SPED Teachers (1st Year and New to A1) 518Katie Perry • Katie Castora

1:45pm EDT

Adding Confidence, Subtracting Anxiety - Fact Fluency in K-2 403Abby Hoefel • Gresham Brown

Administering Star Computer Adaptive Tests 401Chad Love • Lisa Baumohl • Renaissance

Brains on Overdrive: Behavior in the Age of Screens and Stress K4-5 416Jennifer Dorriety

Cracking the Code: Upper Elementary & Tier 3 402Nicole McGaha • Candice Garrison • Amber Greer

Level Up Your Foundational Literacy Practices 414Kristie Campbell • Alisa Ellenburg • Judy Griggs

Power of the Pivot: Mastering Conversation Turns 406Melissa Oliver

Academic SWIRLS: Supporting ML Students 408Christie Shealy

Bridging Cultural Gaps: Empowering Multiligual Families 513Gabriela Brady • Ni Riddle

Canva Unlocked 504Jared Fricks • Joanna Watkins

From Compliance to Commitment: The Power of Student Agency 514Jamie Spinks

From Welcome to Wow: You Always Win with People! 407Carol Brooks

How Can I Help Students Prepare For College Admissions? 204Dr. Christian Barrientos

LEADING WELL: Protecting Your People Without Losing Yourself 201Josh Ray

MTSS: Reaching Every Learner 409Mary Beth Smith • Laura Hammond

PowerSchool New to A1 209Jessica Payne • Kristie Berry

Practical Classroom Strategies 410Sam Line

Running on Empty: Burnout Prevention Toolkit for Educators 415John Barnett

Technology Support in A1 205Garrett Davidson • Jeffrey Dillard

The Heart of the Classroom 404Beth Price

The Power of Positive Communication, Even When Dealing with Difficult People GymTodd Whitaker UDL and Differentiation For All Levels of Learners 506Heidi Stilwell

What if Disney Ran Your Classroom? 510Chris Chapman

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Your Shortcut to Standards-Aligned Success 413Pam Inabinett

7 Mindsets: Student Wellness 202Sarah Dean

Band Director Best Practices 208Garrett Young

Beyond the Answer: Making Mathematical Thinking Visible 516Hayden Woerner

Building Variety Into Your Unit Plans 508Leslie Martin

Don't get Beanboozled . . . get Beanstacked! 507Jodi Cowart • Katie Moody • Andrea Kelly

Film Analysis in the English Classroom 515Sommer Wilson • Anna Howe

Getting HIPPY With It 509Aubrey Williams

iReady - Teacher Toolbox Classroom Resources 511Melissa Campbell • Curriculum Associates

Smarter Planning, Stronger Teaching 505Kathy Beck • Amanda Moore

Soundtrap Podcasts 207Lexie Hendricks • Justin Polk

The Battle for Authentic Learning: Detecting & Using AI Ethically 517Amanda Foster • Reilly Shillinglaw • Hannah Watson

Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026

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