2024 Great Ideas in Education Conference: Full Schedule

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Contact Kelli Byrne at (785) 296-3637 if you have any questions.

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.

8:30am CDT

IXL for Grades 6-12, Math is FREE

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

Cedar

Math on IXL is FREE through KSDE with no end currently stated. Come learn the ins and outs of the program to help in classroom whole-group instruction, support classroom instruction, and individual growth. IXL is aligned with Kansas State Standards and major textbooks. Ties in with MAP and ACT preparations. Provides real-time, continuous diagnostics to support Tier instruction along with enrichment. Immediate feedback to students with additional support through supporting lessons and videos. Teacher "Live Classroom" allows immediate intervention for struggling or disengaged students. Multiple analytics are available to see individual and group data.

Moderators

Julie Keithline

Speakers

Lara Staker

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

High Quality Instruction, Standards Alignment, Tiered System of Supports

Company Administrators
Audience Instructional Coaches
Subject Subject Area Content Specialists
Area Teachers-Secondary

10:45am CDT

Slice Through the Unknown: Using "Thin Slicing" to Foster Student Problem-Solving in Building Thinking Classrooms

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

Cedar

This session explores the concept of "Thin Slicing," which delineates a sequential progression of a lesson from prior knowledge to grade level standard. Learn how to quickly gather insights into student thinking through targeted tasks and observations. Discover how Thin Slicing can inform your instruction, differentiate learning, and propel students towards deeper mathematical understanding. Math teachers will experience and work together to create thin sliced lessons. They will collaborate on how to launch the lesson and provide tasks that increase rigor and ability to avoid frustrations and boredom while instilling perseverance and patience.

Moderators

Luke Henke

Speakers

Cherryl DeLaCruz

6-12 Math Consulting Teacher, Topeka Public Schools

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

High Quality Instruction, Standards Alignment, Professional Learning, Tiered System of Supports

Company Administrators, Higher Education Administrators/Faculty
Audience Instructional Coaches, Subject Area Content Specialists
Subject Teachers - Elementary
Area Teachers-Secondary