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EPS Summer Extravaganza 2026
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Tuesday, July 21
 

8:30am CDT

Lumio Basics
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
EPSAC
This session provides a clear overview of Lumio’s core features, including activity creation, built in tools, and ready‑made resources that support engaging instruction. Participants will learn the fundamentals of building, delivering, and managing lessons so they can confidently integrate Lumio into daily classroom practice.
Speakers
avatar for Hunter Cossum

Hunter Cossum

Education Solutions Consultant, SMART
As a former classroom teacher and intervention specialist, Hunter is passionate about helping educators leverage technology in meaningful ways to keep all learners engaged. 
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth
  Technology / Ed-Tech

8:30am CDT

EL Essentials
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity seats available
Navigating the world of English Language Development (ELD) can feel like learning a new language itself. Whether you are a veteran educator or new to the classroom, understanding the specific tools & frameworks our district provides is the first step in helping our English Learners (ELs) thrive. This foundational session is designed to provide a clear, practical roadmap of the essential supports available to you and your students.
Speakers
avatar for Erica Fain

Erica Fain

English Learner Content Specialist, Edmond'
Strengths: Harmony, Discipline, Analytical, Individualization, & Consistency
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Belonging, English Language Development |   Collaboration, English Language Development

8:30am CDT

Stop Motion Studio : Creativity/Motivation/Assessment
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
EPSAC
Limited Capacity seats available
You will experience - through a fun hands-on activity - about an excitingly fun way to add creative play (#1 way of increasing IQ!), increase student self-motivation, & use as an assessment tool, all in a fun & engaging activity that does not require extra classroom time or $! Can be used as a regular assignment, in their center rotations, or as a specialty creative project!

3rd - 12th Grade - Any & ALL Subjects welcome

Watch your students' desire to learn 'come alive' as you are teaching!
Students will WANT to learn so that they can use the information to then CREATE!
You can then use their creations to assess how much they've learned!

If you can bring an iPad that would be great!
I'll try to have some!
This is a hands on workshop! you can work by yourself, with a partner, or in a small group,...but you can also just watch!
Speakers
avatar for Lynette George

Lynette George

Computer Science, Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth
  Belonging, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Collaboration, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Learn & Perform, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Classroom & Behavior Management, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Technology / Ed-Tech, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

8:30am CDT

Choose Your Own Star PD: Get Ahead, Get Answers, Get Paid!
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity seats available
In this self-paced, buffet-style workshop, you are in the driver’s seat. Whether you need a total deep-dive into Star testing or just a quick refresher on CBM data, you select the exact prerecorded module you need. Think of it as supported independent study: you bring your headphones, choose your track, and someone is live in the room to answer your specific questions in real-time. Best of all? You cross this essential learning off your to-do list during the summer—and get paid for your time—instead of scrambling once the school year starts.

Modules to choose from include:
-Intro to Star & Administering Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT)
-Essential CAT Data
-How to Administer CBMs
-Essential CBM Data
-Navigating Renaissance Next for Teachers
-Mastering the Data: Percentiles, Norms, Criterion, SGPs

What you will take away: Targeted, relevant learning tailored to your needs, complete confidence for your Fall benchmark testing window, and a stress-free head start on the school year.
Speakers
JS

Johnna Schooley

Elementary MTSS Instructional Specialist, Edmond Public Schools
avatar for Kiona Fowler

Kiona Fowler

Secondary MTSS Specialist, Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Learn & Perform, Reading, Math, Early Childhood: PreK-2

8:30am CDT

Elementary ELA WIN: Quick-Start Guide to Resources & Planners
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Skip the heavy lifting this summer! Join us for a quick walkthrough of an ELA WIN Resource Hub. You’ll learn how to navigate the platform, grab ready-to-use tools, and seamlessly access lesson planners so you're locked and loaded for the fall.
Speakers
avatar for Cindy Rosario

Cindy Rosario

Edmond Public Schools
I’m a teacher who loves creating effective systems that truly work in real classrooms. I’m passionate about data that is simple, useful, and teacher-friendly, and I enjoy helping teams improve pacing, interventions, and daily routines. Feel free to discuss WIN time, small-group... Read More →
avatar for Rebecca Windham

Rebecca Windham

Instructional Coach, Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Learn & Perform, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

8:30am CDT

What kind of teacher are you?
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity seats available
This will be a reflective session for all ranges of teaching experience. The session is geared for teachers but any one is welcome.
Participants will work in groups according to their teaching experience as well as individually to reflect on their school year. During the session they will develop or update their teaching philosophy statements and set goals for the new school year. There will also be an opportunity to share best practices for engagement and motivation or other strategies that may help achieve individual goals. The session will also provide an opportunity to learn what our teachers need in professional development throughout the district.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Bray

Stephanie Bray

AP Literature Teacher and Yearbook Adviser, Santa Fe High School
I am entering my 16th year teaching with 14 of those at Edmond Santa Fe. I am passionate about life-long learning not only for my students but also myself. In 2026, I was honored to represent Santa Fe as a finalist for District Teacher of the Year. This process along with my current... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Belonging   Collaboration   Integrity   Hope   Mental Health & Wellness

8:30am CDT

Elementary PLC Planning Cycle
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Transform Your Team: Making PLCs Work for You
Ready to take your team collaboration to the next level? Join the Teaching & Learning Department to explore a new tool aligned with Solution Tree resources. Discover how to cut through the noise of PLC expectations and build a more productive, highly collaborative team culture.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Learn & Perform, Elementary |   Collaboration, Elementary

9:45am CDT

Engaging Learners with Lumio Through Team-Based Experiences
Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
EPSAC
Discover how Lumio’s interactive tools and collaborative activities boost student engagement. This session highlights practical strategies and ready‑to‑use features that help teachers create interactive, student‑centered learning experiences. Leave with ideas and activities ready to use in your next lesson!
Speakers
avatar for Hunter Cossum

Hunter Cossum

Education Solutions Consultant, SMART
As a former classroom teacher and intervention specialist, Hunter is passionate about helping educators leverage technology in meaningful ways to keep all learners engaged. 
Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth
  Technology / Ed-Tech

10:00am CDT

Getting Started with Brisk
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
EPSAC
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn the core ways that you can use Brisk Teaching.
Weʼll walk through examples and best practices that can
apply to all content areas.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth
  Technology / Ed-Tech

10:45am CDT

Where Learning Lives: Integrating Social Studies Into Play-Based Centers
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Social Studies is everywhere — in the block corner, the dramatic play area, and the art table. Join us to explore creative, developmentally appropriate ways to embed social studies standards into the learning centers already thriving in your classroom. Participants will leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and a make-and-take activity students will love. 
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Chapman

Brenda Chapman

Director of Social Studies, State Department of Education
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Learn & Perform, Early Childhood: PreK-2

10:45am CDT

Empowering Excellence: The TLE Toolkit Unpacked
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:45am - 12:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity seats available
The Tulsa Leadership Effectiveness (TLE) framework isn’t just an evaluation tool; it’s a roadmap for professional growth, student-centered instruction, and instructional clarity. In "Empowering Excellence: The TLE Toolkit Unpacked", teachers will explore how to use the TLE rubric to reflect on practice, set meaningful goals, and engage in authentic conversations about instruction.

This hands-on session will break down key indicators, share classroom-aligned tools, and help educators walk away with practical strategies they can use immediately to feel more confident and in control of their professional journey.

For administrators, this session offers practical strategies to support teacher growth with clarity and consistency. Leaders will learn how to translate TLE language into actionable feedback, strengthen coaching conversations, and more effectively connect observations to professional growth - helping shift the TLE process from evaluation to meaningful development.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Cutaia

Matt Cutaia

Assistant Principal, Edmond School District
avatar for Rexi Phillips
Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:45am - 12:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Belonging, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Collaboration, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Learn & Perform, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Classroom & Behavior Management, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

12:30pm CDT

High-leverage Teaching Strategies for Math!
FULL
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity full
Come learn about teaching strategies in mathematics that are evidence-based and have a positive impact on student achievement. They move math away from memorization and toward deep, conceptual understanding!
Speakers
DM

Darcy McMullen

Elementary Math Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Learn & Perform, Math, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

12:30pm CDT

In-class Video Recording Studio : Engage/Motivate/Evaluate
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC
We will create a classroom environment where learning is exciting, students are self-motivated, get to use their own individual creativity (#1 in raising IQ!) & you have a perfect tool for assessing knowledge!

Great for 3rd - 12th Grades - Any & ALL Subject matters! Including debate & writing.

You will experience the excitement of creating your own You-Tube-esque video presentation, inside a recording studio that we will construct together, & you can make in your own classroom using just a few easy to get (& store!) materials.

This is a modern engaging way for students to incorporate technology, & demonstrate their deeper knowledge & understanding of a topic, beyond what a worksheet or assignment can show!

Wear comfortable clothes & shoes!
Bring your Chromebook or iPad if you have one!
Speakers
avatar for Lynette George

Lynette George

Computer Science, Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth
  Belonging, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Collaboration, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Learn & Perform, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Classroom & Behavior Management, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Career & College Connections (ICAP), Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 |   Technology / Ed-Tech, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

12:30pm CDT

Motivational Posters
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity seats available
Motivating and engaging students seems like a full time job in teaching. This session will focus on how to purposefully plan lessons to include motivational and engagement strategies. Teachers will learn a framework for motivation: Inclusion, Building a Positive Attitude, Making meaning and engendering competence and practice planning lessons that include these motivational foundations. Teachers will also share best practices for motivating and engaging lessons and strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Bray

Stephanie Bray

AP Literature Teacher and Yearbook Adviser, Santa Fe High School
I am entering my 16th year teaching with 14 of those at Edmond Santa Fe. I am passionate about life-long learning not only for my students but also myself. In 2026, I was honored to represent Santa Fe as a finalist for District Teacher of the Year. This process along with my current... Read More →
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Belonging   Collaboration   Classroom & Behavior Management

12:30pm CDT

Lights, Camera, Canva!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC
This class highlights the three core pillars of Video Making: shooting, Video editing (WeVideo), and special effects (Canva) for that final "pop."
Speakers
SF
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth
  Collaboration, Career Tech, Fine Arts, Electives |   Learn & Perform, Career Tech, Fine Arts, Electives |   Classroom & Behavior Management, Career Tech, Fine Arts, Electives |   Career & College Connections (ICAP), Career Tech, Fine Arts, Electives |   Technology / Ed-Tech, Career Tech, Fine Arts, Electives

12:30pm CDT

SOR Based Small Group Reading Activities
FILLING
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity filling up
Participants will learn high-value word awareness activities to improve letter knowledge, blending, and fluency.
Speakers
avatar for Amy David

Amy David

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Learn & Perform, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

12:30pm CDT

The Anxious Generation: What the Research Says and What We Can Do
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Discusses the book The Anxious Generation and the Research found in the studies. Then, we discuss what we can do as teachers (and parents!) to help our children through this digital age.
Speakers
avatar for Paige Garrett
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Mental Health & Wellness   Classroom & Behavior Management   Technology / Ed-Tech

1:00pm CDT

Choose Your Own Star PD: Get Ahead, Get Answers, Get Paid!
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
Limited Capacity seats available
In this self-paced, buffet-style workshop, you are in the driver’s seat. Whether you need a total deep-dive into Star testing or just a quick refresher on CBM data, you select the exact prerecorded module you need. Think of it as supported independent study: you bring your headphones, choose your track, and someone is live in the room to answer your specific questions in real-time. Best of all? You cross this essential learning off your to-do list during the summer—and get paid for your time—instead of scrambling once the school year starts.

Modules to choose from include:
-Intro to Star & Administering Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT)
-Essential CAT Data
-How to Administer CBMs
-Essential CBM Data
-Navigating Renaissance Next for Teachers
-Mastering the Data: Percentiles, Norms, Criterion, SGPs

What you will take away: Targeted, relevant learning tailored to your needs, complete confidence for your Fall benchmark testing window, and a stress-free head start on the school year.
Speakers
JS

Johnna Schooley

Elementary MTSS Instructional Specialist, Edmond Public Schools
avatar for Kiona Fowler

Kiona Fowler

Secondary MTSS Specialist, Edmond Public Schools
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Learn & Perform, Reading, Math

1:45pm CDT

Abstract to Concrete: Using AI to Design Hands-On Science Lessons
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth
This is an interactive, workshop style session. After a brief demonstration of effective prompting techniques, participants will use their laptops to actively co-plan and revamp an upcoming science unit from their own curriculum. This session will show teachers how to use generative AI as an expert co-planner to instantly design active, age-appropriate science experiments using materials they already have in their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Coghill

Courtney Coghill

Kindergarten Teacher, Washington Irving
Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd
  Collaboration, Science, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 |   Learn & Perform, Science, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 |   Technology / Ed-Tech, Science, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5
 

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