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.

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

8:30am CDT

Unlocking Organizational DNA: Transform Your Culture & Climate

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

Readbud A

The overall health of a school’s culture and climate is foundational to its ability to ensure that students and staffulty feel secure, appreciated, and acknowledged. This interactive session will allow participants to conduct a “culture and climate” audit of their respective organizations and identify areas of strength along with opportunities for improvement by unlocking their “Cultural DNA”.

Speakers

Chris Jochum

Chair and Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Fort Hays State University

Dr. Chris Jochum is currently the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University where he oversees all aspects of a robust program serving over 900 future teachers. With a comprehensive professional background spanning more than two decades that includes... Read More →

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

Safe and Supportive Schools, High Quality Instruction, Professional Learning, Professional Collaboration

Company Administrators
Audience Elementary Teachers
Subject Secondary Teachers

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