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

KAP ELA Interims: Using Data to Drive Instruction

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

Redbud C

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 →

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

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

Turning the Page: Using Data and Collaboration for Literacy Success

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

Cypress B

Join us for an action-oriented session to enhance knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to implement collaborative inquiry processes within your schools. By leveraging data-driven decision-making and fostering a collaborative culture, attendees will learn how to identify possible systemic challenges, select aligned evidence-based practices, plan and implement practices across a school, and monitor progress to ensure sustained student success. This session will focus on literacy data, however many of the processes can be transferred to other content areas if you choose to implement them at your school site.

Speakers

Casey Peine

Director of Teaching and Learning, USD 264, Clearwater

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

Balanced Assessment System, High Quality Instruction, Standards Alignment, Structured Literacy, Professional Learning, Professional Collaboration, Tiered System of Supports

Company Administrators
Audience Assessment Staff/Coordinators
Subject Teachers - Elementary
Area Teachers - Secondary