EPS Summer Extravaganza 2026

EPS Summer Extravaganza 2026

8:30am CDT

EL Essentials

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

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

Choose Your Own Star PD: Get Ahead, Get Answers, Get Paid!

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Motivational Posters

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

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

SOR Based Small Group Reading Activities

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!

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

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 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

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 specific phonics journey, effectively removing the frustration of unknown variables. Beyond theory, teachers will actively engage with and take away a toolkit of ready-to-use routines designed for immediate implementation in Tier 1 literacy blocks or small-group instruction.

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 for the upcoming school year!

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

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, participants will learn how everyday interactions can reduce stress, spark connection, and create stronger, more resilient school communities. Come ready to learn, reflect, and leave with simple actions that make a big difference for kids and families!

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

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 instruction—without adding extra lesson prep. If you want concrete strategies, sample lesson structures, and adaptable tools for writing about reading that you can implement in your classroom immediately, this session is for you!

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

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

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 engaging presentations, instructional materials, and classroom visuals that are both functional and student-friendly.

Participants will also learn how to create personalized visuals and social stories that increase student engagement by connecting directly to student interests, strengths, and needs. These visuals can also feature the student themselves, helping build ownership, connection, and motivation. The session will include strategies for designing both whole-class and individualized supports that students are excited to use, along with simple ways to reuse and adapt templates across settings.

Attendees should bring a device so they can actively practice creating their own visuals and templates during the session. Participants will leave with practical prompts, design ideas, and ready-to-use strategies they can immediately implement in their classrooms.

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

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

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

12:30pm CDT

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

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 reduce stress, spark connection, and create stronger, more resilient school communities. Come ready to learn, reflect, and leave with simple actions that make a big difference for kids and families!

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

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

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, and strategies for keeping students engaged. Resources for starting school chess clubs consistently emphasize that you do not need to be a chess expert to successfully run a club and that creating a welcoming environment centered around gameplay and community is what matters most.

This session will also share the experience of starting a chess club at a Title I school site and the overwhelmingly positive feedback received from students, families, staff, and district representatives. Participants will learn how to fund their club through DonorsChoose, including how to create and promote projects to gain community support. Attendees will leave with practical resources, planning ideas, and ready-to-use materials to confidently begin building a chess club at their own school.

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 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

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 amygdala, the developing prefrontal cortex, and learn to reframe student resistance using the "Can’t vs. Won’t" model. Attendees will actively analyze the seven phases of the anger chain to match specific strategies to student behavior, practice delivering clear "alpha commands," and refine non-verbal communication techniques such as maintaining a supportive stance and a neutral expression. Ultimately, the session provides a comprehensive toolkit for unemotional enforcement of schoolwide policies and a library of social skills lessons to teach students how to interact appropriately with adults and manage their own emotional equilibrium.

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

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

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? What belongs inside? How do we guide students to record observations, explain their reasoning, and make sense of phenomena? You’ll see examples of how notebooks support the Science and Engineering Practices, integrate writing and drawing, and provide a window into student thinking. Sensemaking notebooks give you the flexibility to adapt to your teaching style and your students’ needs—all while centering the four essences that drive meaningful, lasting learning.

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?

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

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. Much like IEPs, every English Learner has an ELAP - English Language Academic Plan. We will review some of the most commonly recommended accommodations, check out some of our students' ELAPs, and provide a variety of supports for language development.

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

8:30am CDT

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

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 connection, and create stronger, more resilient school communities. Come ready to learn, reflect, and leave with simple actions that make a big difference for kids and families!

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

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

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 self-contained day.

Why You Should Attend:

Reclaim Your Time: Stop sifting through four different curriculum folders. Create a single, centralized digital pacing guide that tracks your whole day in one glance.

Boost Your Organization: Gain clarity and confidence in your instructional flow, ensuring all subjects and standards are covered efficiently without overlapping.

Empower Your Planning: Learn practical strategies for organizing standards, units, resources, and assessment timelines in a digital format built for a self-contained rhythm.

What You Will Learn & Do:

Deconstruct District Pacing: Identify key info from various district subject guides.

Build Your All-In-One Hub: Set up a personalized Google Sheet/Doc template to house all your subjects, standards, topics, and assessment windows together.

Customize for Your Day: Tailor your digital pacing guide to reflect your specific classroom schedule.

This workshop is designed for elementary teachers who teach all core subjects (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies) to a single, self-contained classroom. Participants will need a charged device.

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 →

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 to lead an effective PLT.

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

10:45am CDT

Student Engagement

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

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Session Description Coming Soon!

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.

Speakers

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

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

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

Francis Tuttle Danforth

Limited Capacity filling up

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 how everyday interactions can reduce stress, spark connection, and create stronger, more resilient school communities. Come ready to learn, reflect, and leave with simple actions that make a big difference for kids and families!

Speakers

Tamera Lange

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

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

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 more accessible, engaging, and effective in your classroom.

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

Elementary PLC Planning Cycle

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

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.

Speakers

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.