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

KAP ELA Interims: Using Data to Drive Instruction

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

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Reviewing the significance of interim assessments in guiding instructional practices is essential to growing and measuring student knowledge. Understanding the unique contributions of each interim assessment and the methods for analyzing the data they generate is crucial for informed decision-making in education. This reflective process allows educators to effectively utilize assessment data to enhance teaching strategies and improve student outcomes. KAP summative assessments feature higher text complexity and longer passages than students may be accustomed to. Comparison of passages from grades 3-8 will be prominent, addressing standard 9

Moderators

Mary Lonker

Teacher Leader Consultant, KSDE

I am in my 30th year of teaching ELA. For over 20 years, I taught all levels of high school English with 10 years being in an AP Language classroom. I was honored to be the Region One Kansas Teacher of the Year in 2014 and earned my National Board Certification for ELA in both 2006... Read More →

Speakers

Jennifer Hansen

I have been teaching for 25 years. For over 20 years, I taught general education in grades 1, 3, and 5, and special education in K-12. I have had the opportunity to teach in various places including Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Wurzburg, and Ansbach in Germany, as well as Fairfax County... Read More →

KAP Interactive Reporting Demo Video docx

Shanahan Article docx

KAP ELA Interims Using Data to Drive Instruction pdf

Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
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Balanced Assessment System, High Quality Instruction, Standards Alignment, Professional Learning, Professional Collaboration

Company Administrators, Assessment Staff/Coordinatros
Audience Instructional Coaches
Subject Subject Area Content Specialists

10:45am CDT

Complex texts are the New Black: Understanding the Need for Text Complexity in Reading

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

Redbud C

We've all heard the terms, standards and text complexity, but what do they mean…really? Confusion and misconceptions surround standards and text complexity. See what text complexity is, why paying attention to it is important, and why coaching students with relevant strategies is vital to student growth and confidence in reading. We will focus on qualitative and quantitative measures as well as address the importance of text sets.

Moderators

LuAnn Fox

Teacher Leader Consultant, KSDE

Speakers

Mary Williams

KSDE Teacher Leader Consultant

10.24.24 Text Complexity Great Minds pdf

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

3:30pm CDT

Cookies and Conversations - Principals/Admin Secondary

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

Redbud C

Principals/Admin Secondary - Dr. Robyn Kelso

Speakers

Robyn Kelso

Coordinator, Kansas State Department of Education

Hi there! I have over 20 years of experience in PK-12 Education and I am proud to have built relationships and improved academics as an educator. My skills include leadership, instruction/instructional coaching, and I am confident in my ability to lead or facilitate any aspect of... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
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