EPS Summer Extravaganza 2026: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

Lumio Basics

Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

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

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

Lynette George

Computer Science, Edmond Public Schools

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

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

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

Lynette George

Computer Science, Edmond Public Schools

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

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

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

1:45pm 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

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

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

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. Participants need to bring a charged device.

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

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 how to analyze results and create an actionable plan for how to support struggling readers. Participants need to bring a charged device.

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

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 to fit your real classroom needs. We will also talk honestly about when and how it's appropriate to use AI in schools. You'll leave with a ready-to-use mini-quiz or task, prompt templates you can copy and paste, and new strategies to save you time next week.

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

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 and without disabilities. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating and updating digital materials that are more accessible and inclusive for all users.

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

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

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

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