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

Resources for the new Math Standards Alignment Toolkit

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

Walnut

The KSDE team will walk you through how to utilize this document to help align your standards, emphasize key vocabulary, look at vertical alignment, and unpack your standards.

Speakers

Amber Boyington

Teacher Leader Consultant, KSDE

Jennifer Hamlet

STEM Math Program Manager, KSDE

Jennifer Hamlet is the Kansas State Department of Education STEM Math Program Manager. She's been in Education for 28 years. Jennifer was a classroom teacher for 17 years and a PK-8th building principal for 10 years.

Final KSDE Presentation Resources for the new Math Standards Alignment Toolkit pdf

KS Math Standards Guidance Document Scavenger Hunt Worksheet png

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

Standards Alignment

Company Instructioanl Coaches
Audience Elementary Teachers
Subject Secondary Teachers

10:45am CDT

Promoting Math Fluency and Number Sense in Elementary Education

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

Walnut

In today's rapidly evolving world, mathematical fluency is a foundational skill essential for success in both academic and real-world contexts. As elementary educators, administrators, and curriculum directors, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students develop fluency not just in recalling math facts but also in performing mathematical operations efficiently, flexibly, and accurately. This presentation aims to provide an overview of math fluency and number sense, offering practical strategies, engaging activities, and valuable resources to support educators in fostering mathematical fluency in students.

Resources
Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay Williams
Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning Series by Jennifer Bay Williams and John SanGiovanni
Do The Math by Marilyn Burns
Creative Mathematics by Kim Sutton

Moderators

Shelly DeWeese

Title 1 Math Teacher, USD 494 Syracuse

Hi! I am currently a Title 1 Math Teacher at Syracuse Elementary School. I absolutely love teaching math! I have been in education for over 30 years as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and currently as a Title 1 Math Teacher. I have a passion for teaching number... Read More →

Speakers

Diane Kimsey

Elem Math Consulting Teacher, Topeka, KS USD 501

Don't just teach a lesson. Create an experience! Dave Burgess

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

High Quality Instruction, Professional Learning, Tiered System of Supports

Company Administrators
Audience Insturctional Coaches
Subject Content Area Specialists
Area Teachers

3:30pm CDT

Cookies and Conversations -Elementary Teachers/Instructional Coaches

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

Walnut

Elementary Teachers/Instructional Coaches

Speakers

Jeri Powers

Teacher Leader Consultant Dyslexia/Early Literacy Team, KSDE

Dr. Laurie Curtis

Program Manager - Early Literacy/Dyslexia, KSDE

Dr. Laurie Curtis is the Early Literacy/ Dyslexia Program Manager for the Kansas State Department of Education. She believes that literacy changes lives and is committed to PK-16 collaborative efforts in support of high quality literacy instruction for ALL our Kansas students.

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

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