2024 Great Ideas in Education Conference: Full Schedule

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About the Conference Program

When considering which session to attend be aware that most sessions will address more than one strand so be sure to look at the full descriptions.

Cookies and Conversations on Thursday are designed to give attendees the opportunity to network with others who have similar job responsibilities. You may choose any of the sessions to attend, so if you are more interested in learning from a different group, you are welcome.

If you have questions about the program of events, please contact by email at Pat Bone or by phone (785) 296-2303.

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8:30am CDT

Balanced Assessment in the Secondary Science Classroom

Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Osage

Come and take a deep dive into the standards alignment and balanced assessment tools for secondary science. During this session we will take a close look at how our state science standards are formatted and how to create and recognize classroom assessments aligned to all three dimensions of the standards to drive high quality instruction and learning.

Speakers

Sarah Evans

Science Teacher Leader Consultant & Chemistry Teacher, KSDE & Olathe Public Schools

Currently I work full time as a science teacher for Olathe South High School teaching Honors Chemistry and Astronomy. I also have a part time position with KSDE as a Teacher Leader Consultant for Science. I'm passionate about science education, especially in terms of teaching all... Read More →

KSDE Conference 10 24 Assessment pdf

Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Osage

Balanced Assessment System, High Quality Instruction

Company Assessment Staff/Coordinators
Audience Instructional Coaches
Subject Secondary Teachers

10:45am CDT

Understanding and Using the Science Standards Alignment Tool Kit

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT

Osage

Come and take a deep dive into the fundamental of Standards Alignment in this session targeted towards science. During this session we will walk through; What is in the KSDE Standards Alignment Tool Kit for science, how to use it, where to find it, how to share it with teachers.

Moderators