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.

8:00am CDT

General Session

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:20am CDT

Grand Eagle Ballroom

Opening Session with Welcome, Introductions, Student Performance, and Announcements

Speakers

Pat Bone

Sr. Administrative Specialist, Conference Coordinator, Kansas State Department of Education

Great Ideas In Education Conference Coordinator for KSDE. I work with the Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services, Dr. Ben Proctor.

Dr. Ben Proctor

Deputy Commissioner - Division of Learning Services, Kansas State Department of Education

Ben Proctor is Deputy Commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education Division of Learning Services. Dr. Proctor was born and raised in Oklahoma. He began his career in the education field in 2001. Before joining KSDE he served in many education roles including as a high... Read More →

Wednesday October 23, 2024 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom

General Session

Company All

1:30pm CDT

General Session

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT

Grand Eagle Ballroom

The Art and Science of Effective Implementation

Struggling to get your initiative off the ground? From student engagement improvement efforts to structured literacy; any and all school improvement efforts can benefit from a concerted effort to improve implementation fidelity through effective practices and targeted coaching opportunities. As a result of this presentation, participants will gain a better understanding of both the art, and the science, behind effective implementation.

Speakers

Chris Perry

Executive Director, Cultivate Education

The presentation will be provided by Chris Perry, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cultivate Education, LLC. At Cultivate Education, Chris and his team partner with schools across the country to better implement best practices. Chris is licensed by the state of Kansas in Special... Read More →

Six Ps Article from ReThinkingBehavior 3.28.24v2 pdf

Example Implementation Plan ICF pdf

KSDE 2024 Keynote Cultivate Education pdf

Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT
Grand Eagle Ballroom

Keynote