EPS Summer Extravaganza 2026: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

MAAS Master Class

Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm CDT

Everything you always wanted to know about running an effective elementary MAAS classroom! Dive into important elements, such as CA/ParaII management, ULS, scheduling students and adults, room organization, visual supports, behavior management, grading - we'll cover it all! (MAAS Masterclass flyer is available if it can be linked in Sched)

Speakers

Debbie Biechler

Special Education Coordinator, Edmond Public Schools

Monday July 20, 2026 8:30am - Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Learn & Perform, Special Education - Moderate Academic & Adaptive Supports, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Classroom & Behavior Management, Special Education - Moderate Academic & Adaptive Supports, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

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

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...
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Speakers

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 -...
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Speakers

Lynette George

Computer Science, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

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?...
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Speakers

Johnna Schooley

Elementary MTSS Instructional Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

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

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 →

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...
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Speakers

Stephanie Bray

AP Literature Teacher and Yearbook Adviser, Santa Fe High School

2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year Finalist

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

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

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...
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Speakers

Matt Cutaia

Assistant Principal, Edmond School District

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

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...
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Speakers

Lynette George

Computer Science, Edmond Public Schools

Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

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...
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Speakers

Stephanie Bray

AP Literature Teacher and Yearbook Adviser, Santa Fe High School

2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year Finalist

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

Steven Fletcher

Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

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

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

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

Speakers

Johnna Schooley

Elementary MTSS Instructional Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

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...
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Speakers

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

8:30am CDT

Decodable Books: Remove the Guesswork in Reading

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Attend this session to transition from "guesswork" to mastery-based reading instruction, ensuring every student has the tools to decode accurately. This hands-on session offers a deep dive into the practical application of decodable books as essential scaffolding for emerging readers. During the workshop, participants will learn to promote literacy equity by matching text difficulty to a student's...
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Speakers

Elise Lovejoy

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2 | Collaboration, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2 | Learn & Perform, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2

8:30am CDT

Data, Data, Data! Turning numbers into next steps.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Data or it didn't happen!
Dive deeper and gain a stronger understanding of why data matters (beyond compliance)
Learn what data to actually track (it doesn't have to be everything!)
Use simple, functional spreadsheets to drive instruction (I'll provide templates and show you how to create your own)
Walk away with tools you can use immediately

Speakers

Charina Urban

Moderate Behavior Teacher

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Collaboration Integrity Learn & Perform Classroom & Behavior Management Technology / Ed-Tech

8:30am CDT

Building Writing Abilities in Just Six Minutes a Day!

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

In this session, I'll share how I've transformed my students' writing abilities over the past four years through short, daily writing sessions called "Sacred Writing Time." We'll model how this writing time functions and explore modifications for ALL writing levels. You'll walk away with ready-to-use slideshows organized by month with opinion, narrative, informational, and social-emotional prompts...
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Speakers

Lindsey Fite

4th Grade Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Writing, Reading, World Languages, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

8:30am CDT

Empowering Every Learner: Inclusive Tools to Support Reading, Writing, and Understanding

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT

EPSAC

Students enter our classrooms with a wide range of learning styles, needs, and skills. Attendees will explore the UDL tools available in the Read&Write and OrbitNote extensions (available to all EPS students) that support reading, writing, note taking, studying, and learning. Participants will leave with practical strategies for making learning accessible and engaging for all students....
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Speakers

Emily Boyett

Assistive Technology Specialist/SLP, Edmond Public Schools

Emily Boyett, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP is an assistive technology specialist and speech-language pathologist for Edmond Public Schools in central Oklahoma. She has worked 26 years in public education providing AT and speech language services for students with a broad range of disabilities... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Learn & Perform, Writing, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Technology / Ed-Tech, Writing, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

8:30am CDT

5 Keys to Strong Kids - Unlocking Protective Factors in Our School Community

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Get ready for a proactive, inspiring dive into the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework! In this session, we’ll unpack and get an introduction to all five of the factors that help families thrive: Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Concrete Supports, Parenting Knowledge, and Children’s Social-Emotional Competence. Through practical examples and real-world strategies,...
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Speakers

Ezequiel Madrigal

Secondary Behavior Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

I taught middle and high school Spanish for eight years before transitioning to my role as a Secondary Behavior Interventionist and also recently completed my Master's degree in Educational Leadership with aspirations of being a future school administrator

Stephanie Wimer

Assistant Principal

Tamera Lange

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging Collaboration Hope Mental Health & Wellness

8:30am CDT

Jump Into Reading K-2nd Grades

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us for an engaging opportunity designed for K-2 teachers. During this training, teachers will explore HMH Into Reading curriculum and learn how to effectively implement its resources and instructional routines in the classroom.

Speakers

Kathy McIntyre

1st Grade TeacherI am a, Edmond Public Schools

I am a first grade teacher with 17 years of experience in EPS. I am LETRS trained and passionate about helping students deelop strong literacy foundations. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead professional development sessions and collaborate with educators to... Read More →

Jeanne Ksiazak

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Hi, I'm Jeanne Ksiazak and I have 22 years of teaching experience with Kinder - 2nd grade students. I'll be starting my 17th year in first grade at EPS this upcoming school year. I have had the priviege of co-leading several district professional development sessions and serving... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Collaboration, Writing, Reading | Learn & Perform, Writing, Reading

10:45am CDT

Don’t Just Read It—Write It! Unlocking Literacy Through Writing Integration

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

This session explores why writing is a critical—but often overlooked—component of effective reading instruction for elementary students with reading delays/deficits. If you have students who can read a word but struggle to apply it, this session will show you how writing bridges that gap. Participants will leave with ready-to-use routines that seamlessly embed writing into existing reading...
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Speakers

Nichole Seay

Certified Academic Language Therapist, Special education teacher, Cross Timbers Elementary

Jennifer Nichols

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Collaboration, Writing, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Learn & Perform, Writing, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

10:45am CDT

Teaching is intense...PD doesn't have to be! Instructional Nudges for Math Teachers

FILLING

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity filling up

Come join us for low-intensity, high-impact teaching nudges that will support your math teaching!

Speakers

Darcy McMullen

Elementary Math Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Tessa Tefertiller

Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Math

10:45am CDT

Accommodations in Reading: Determining the Who & How

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

EPSAC

Many students with and without disabilities benefit from alternative reading methods such as text-to-speech or audio text, but how do we decide who requires which accommodations, if any? In this session participants will learn how the Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPAR) can help determine what, if any, reading accommodations work best for their students. Attendees will learn...
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Speakers

Emily Boyett

Assistive Technology Specialist/SLP, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Learn & Perform, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8 | Technology / Ed-Tech, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8

12:30pm CDT

Design Smarter, Not Harder: Using Canva + ChatGPT to Create Classroom Visuals and Templates

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Learn how to use ChatGPT and Canva together to save time while designing engaging, ready-to-use classroom materials. In this hands-on session, participants will explore how ChatGPT can generate ideas, content, and templates for lessons, interventions, parent communication, social stories, behavior supports, and more. Educators will then use Canva to transform those ideas into polished, visually...
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Speakers

Jodi Wolf

Behavior Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

I am a dedicated educator with 11 years of experience serving students in Edmond Public Schools. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Reading from the University of Central Oklahoma. During my career, I spent eight years as a Mild/Moderate Special Education... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Collaboration, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Classroom & Behavior Management, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

12:30pm CDT

Streamlining Secondary Math PLC's - effecive data analysis

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

EPSAC

Limited Capacity seats available

We will look at how to look at assignments and assessments you are already doing and how to (hopefully) quickly analyze what needs to be tweaked in your upcoming lesson plans.

Speakers

Tessa Tefertiller

Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Collaboration, Math, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

12:30pm CDT

Athletics- How do you SCHAPE your teams culture.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

EPSAC

How to impact and build our programs culture with building a philosophy, pillars of your program and making your teams the most positive and impactful program at your site.

Speakers

Brent Hodges

Athletic Director-North, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Collaboration, Athletics, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Integrity, Athletics, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Hope, Athletics, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Learn & Perform, Athletics, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

12:30pm CDT

Geology Rocks

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Geology can be an exciting hands-on subject that will engage your students. We will explore strategies and activities that will help upper elementary and middle schoolers become curious about Earth Science. You will receive lessons and instructional practice in three geologic activities. We will create Playdoh plate tectonics, Starburst Rock Cycle, and Rock Types Observtions.

Speakers

Heather Thornton

6th Grade Science Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Teaching is my joy. Science is my passion. In my first career as a park interpreter at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, I found my direction in helping teach students about our natural resources. As I transitioned into the classroom 20 years ago, I made connections with my students... Read More →

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Science, Upper Elementary: 3-5, Middle 6-8

12:30pm CDT

Elementary Science: Designing 3D Assessments in Partnership with Generative AI

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you looking for easier ways to design science tests that actually show what your students are thinking? In this fast-paced, 2-hour session, we will show you how to quickly build "hands-on" science assessments using a helpful framework and the power of artificial intelligence. Together, we will practice breaking down science standards, writing smart prompts for AI, and shaping the AI's ideas...
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Speakers

Shelby Smittle

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Technology / Ed-Tech, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

12:30pm CDT

5 Keys to Strong Kids - Developing Parental Resilience and Concrete Supports

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Get ready for a proactive, inspiring dive into two of the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework! In this session, we’ll go deeper into two of the five protective factors that help families thrive: “Parental Resilience” and “Concrete Supports in Times of Need”. Through practical examples and real-world strategies, participants will learn how everyday interactions can...
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Speakers

Stephanie Wimer

Assistant Principal

Tamera Lange

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging Collaboration Hope Mental Health & Wellness

12:30pm CDT

Jump Into Reading K-2nd Grades

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Kathy McIntyre

1st Grade TeacherI am a, Edmond Public Schools

Jeanne Ksiazak

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Collaboration, Writing, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2 | Learn & Perform, Writing, Reading, Early Childhood: PreK-2

1:30pm CDT

Civic History: Cow Towns to Council Houses

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore how the study of history and civics can become more meaningful by analyzing how traits such as Honor, Courage, Grit, and Service have motivated individuals and major events of the past. Come join us on a hands-on discovery of the American West ON-SITE at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum!

Speakers

Pam Merrill

Learning and Curriculum Coordinator, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

Former social studies teacher and curriculum coordinator, Edmond schools; Curriculum & Assessment Consultant, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

2:45pm CDT

From Pawns to Possibilities: How to Start and Sustain a School Chess Club

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Starting a chess club may feel intimidating at first, but it can be much simpler than expected, even for educators who are unsure where to begin or only have a basic understanding of chess. This session will guide participants through the process of creating and sustaining a successful elementary school chess club by covering meeting organization, beginner-friendly lessons, routines, tournaments,...
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Speakers

Jodi Wolf

Behavior Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Integrity, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Hope, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

2:45pm CDT

Preventing and De-Personalizing Student Misbehavior

FULL

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity full

This session empowers educators to recognize themselves as the decisive element in the classroom climate, focusing on how their personal responses influence whether a student crisis is escalated or de-escalated and whether a child is humanized or dehumanized. Through a collaborative format designed for all key staff, participants will study the brain science of anger including the roles of the...
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Speakers

Ezequiel Madrigal

Secondary Behavior Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Classroom & Behavior Management

2:45pm CDT

Boost Elementary Science Learning with Sensemaking Notebooks

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how sensemaking notebooks can transform your K–5 science lessons into powerful tools for learning. In this session, you’ll explore how to help students document their thinking, analyze data, and build literacy while strengthening their 3-dimensional understanding of our science standards. Together, we’ll tackle key questions: What should an elementary science notebook look like?...
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Speakers

Shelby Smittle

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

2:45pm CDT

There is a Science of Reading but is There a Science of Math?

LIMITED

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Come to explore what we know about how children learn math and how is this different from and similar to the Science of Reading!

Speakers

Darcy McMullen

Elementary Math Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Math

8:30am CDT

Accessible by Design: Making Digital Materials Work for Everyone

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

EPSAC

Accessing information is a human right and digital accessibility can improve the user experience for everyone. In addition, recent federal regulations require digital content provided by public entities comply with specific accessibility requirements. Attendees will gain an introductory understanding of digital accessibility concepts, requirements, regulations, and the impact on individuals with...
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Speakers

Emily Boyett

Assistive Technology Specialist/SLP, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Learn & Perform Technology / Ed-Tech

8:30am CDT

Classroom Supports for English Learners: Making Content Comprehensible

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Do you have an EL student in your class? What about a newcomer? You might benefit from participating in CLASSROOM SUPPORTS FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS. Teachers of English Learners will examine classroom strategies, accommodations, and services in order to better support students.This interactive presentation will offer resources and clarify policy and procedures for how to support English Learners....
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Speakers

Karla Winslow

English Language Development Facilitator, Edmond Public Schools

Megan Lollis

English Language Development Facilitator, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Collaboration, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Integrity, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Hope, Middle 6-8, High 9-12 | Learn & Perform, Middle 6-8, High 9-12

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Google Gemini (and other chatbots) for beginners

LIMITED

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT

EPSAC

Limited Capacity seats available

This will be a hands-on session, so please make sure to bring a charged device so you can practice using AI prompts during the workshop.

We’ll explore practical ways to save time, differentiate instruction, and spark new ideas. No prior experience with AI needed!

This session is for AI beginners about writing prompts and working through some great beginner prompts for Google Gemini.

Speakers

Amy Fine

Middle School Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

After graduating from Missouri Southern State University in 2011, I began my teaching career at Sequoyah Middle School where I taught 5 years before moving to Heartland Middle School upon its opening in 2016. I have taught 6th-8th grade, and I have taught a variety of subjects including... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 10:30am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Learn & Perform Classroom & Behavior Management Technology / Ed-Tech

8:30am CDT

5 Keys to Strong Kids - Developing Parental Resilience and Social Connections

LIMITED

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Get ready for a proactive, inspiring dive into two of the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework! In this session, we’ll go deeper into two of the five protective factors that help families thrive: “Parental Resilience” and “Social Connections.” Through practical examples and real-world strategies, participants will learn how everyday interactions can reduce stress, spark...
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Speakers

Ezequiel Madrigal

Secondary Behavior Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

Stephanie Wimer

Assistant Principal

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging Collaboration Hope Mental Health & Wellness

8:30am CDT

The Self-Contained Survival Guide: Pacing All 4 Core Subjects Digitally

LIMITED

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

Feeling overwhelmed by stacks of separate district documents for every subject and the search for what to teach next? This hands-on workshop is your solution! "Pacing Power-Up" will transform your multi-subject planning process. You will learn how to consolidate all of your separate district pacing guides into one single, dynamic, easy-to-use Google Sheet tailored to the unique flow of a...
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Cindy Rosario

Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Early Childhood: PreK-2, Upper Elementary: 3-5

8:30am CDT

PLC Planning Cycle for Secondary Admin

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Transform Your Teams: 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. This session is focused on teachign secondary admin what to expect and how...
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Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Secondary Admin | Collaboration, Secondary Admin

8:30am CDT

Jump Into HMH

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

An in-depth look at how to utilize the HMH curriculum for reading and writing

Speakers

Lisa Campbell

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Mary Page

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Writing, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Technology / Ed-Tech, Writing, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5

9:45am CDT

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About School Finance

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

EPSAC

This session will explain how EPS is funded. How the budget is prepared and how bond money is used.

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Jim Dobson

CFO, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Belonging Collaboration Integrity Hope Learn & Perform

10:45am CDT

Student Engagement

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

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Speakers

Josh Delich

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Classroom & Behavior Management

12:30pm CDT

Clarity in the Classroom

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

How to stay out of the cycle of chaos and structure your class for success. Preplanning your year to promote student accountability and success. We will give tips and tricks that will help you create independent students. This will be geared toward secondary math and science and the unique problems that arise including lab management and high and low achievers.

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Stephanie Lewis Camille Willyard

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging Learn & Perform Classroom & Behavior Management

12:30pm CDT

Level Up with New AI Tools (for Intermediate AI users)

LIMITED

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

EPSAC

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is designed teachers who have experience using basic chatgpt or gemini style chatbots but are interested in learning more about other AI tools like Google's NotebookLM, Diffit, Brisk, and MagicSchoolAI.

Speakers

Amy Fine

Middle School Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

Learn & Perform, Certified, General Ed, Special Ed | Classroom & Behavior Management, Certified, General Ed, Special Ed | Technology / Ed-Tech, Certified, General Ed, Special Ed

12:30pm CDT

5 Keys to Strong Kids - Developing Knowledge of Parenting, Child Development, and Social & Emotional Competence of Children

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Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

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Get ready for a proactive, inspiring dive into two of the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors Framework! In this session, we’ll go deeper into two of the five protective factors that help families thrive: “Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development” and “Social and Emotional Competence of Children”. Through practical examples and real-world strategies, participants will learn...
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Speakers

Tamera Lange

Ezequiel Madrigal

Secondary Behavior Interventionist, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Belonging Collaboration Hope Mental Health & Wellness

12:30pm CDT

DBQ in a Day Challenge

LIMITED

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, you’ll experience a streamlined, student-centered approach to teaching DBQs in a single class period. We’ll break down the process into manageable chunks, model scaffolds that support all learners, and focus on the core skills students actually need: sourcing, analysis, and argument writing. You’ll leave with ready-to-use strategies, templates, and a clear plan to make DBQs...
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Speakers

Liz Rogers

Social Studies Content Specialist, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

12:30pm CDT

Beyond "Evens Only": Strategic Supports for Rigorous Tier 1 Teaching

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

EPSAC

When students struggle to meet grade-level expectations, our instinct is often to "lighten the load"—assigning half the problems, skipping the hard questions, or lowering the reading level. But "less" isn't "access." To bridge the gap, we don't need to change the destination; we need to build better on-ramps. In this session, we move past the "evens only" mindset and dive into high-leverage...
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Speakers

Julie Spencer

School Counselor

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
EPSAC 1001 W Danforth

12:30pm CDT

Elementary PLC Planning Cycle

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Elementary | Collaboration, Elementary

12:30pm CDT

Jump Into HMH

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

An in-depth look at how to utilize the HMH curriculum for reading and writing

Speakers

Lisa Campbell

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Mary Page

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Writing, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5 | Technology / Ed-Tech, Writing, Reading, Upper Elementary: 3-5

2:45pm CDT

Reinforcing Skills in Under 12 minutes a Day

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Francis Tuttle Danforth

This session focuses on grammar and sentence writing; however, these activities can be adapted for any subject/grade level. In this session, you will learn some quick and easy ways to reinforce grammar and syntax. You will get to participate in these activities as the kids would. You will go home with a master set of the activity, so you can start in your own classroom.

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Kristin Knapp

Teacher, Edmond Public Schools

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Francis Tuttle Danforth 3853 E Danforth Rd

Learn & Perform, Writing, These activities can be adapted for any subject.

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