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In Canyons School District, we believe that all stakeholders benefit from purposeful technology integration within the learning process, focusing on student achievement. Educational technology will be used to empower teachers, students, and other stakeholders to gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt, create, consume, and connect responsibly and ethically with the broader world in preparation for meaningful life opportunities.

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Carnegie Learning Curriculum for High School Math
Tuesday June 3, 2025 TBA
Need 5 different slots for 5 publishers to come for math teachers.
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Allison Duncan

HS Math Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 TBA
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Amplify Curriculum for Middle School Math
Tuesday June 3, 2025 TBA
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avatar for Rachel Marshall

Rachel Marshall

Instructional Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 TBA
TBA

8:30am MDT

Keynote: Why Come To Class? OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am MDT
Students have more learning options, attendance rates are down, and compliance is no longer a given. So why should students attend class? The king of quirk, Brian Buffington provides a blueprint on creating better learning experiences that maximize humanity, creativity, and collaboration. An "EdTech K12's Top 30” recipient and author of the beloved EdTech Newsletter “Buff Nuggets”, Brian Buffington knows how to leverage technology to inspire, create, and collaborate. Known for his stage antics and high energy, Brian shares his “Buff Nuggets” at events throughout USA and Canada.
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avatar for Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington is an EDU pioneer, paving the way, bringing the Buff Magic, seeking and searching, always sniffing out better ways to increase student engagement and learning through technology. Year after year, he inspires thousands of teachers, admins, and students by highlighting... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 8:30am - 9:50am MDT
HHS Auditorium

10:00am MDT

Buff Nuggets: Going Next Level with Canva FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
People love Canva...especially teachers and students. With Canva’s FREE premium EDU accounts, you can create pretty much…ANYTHING. Did you know that Canva is now a top browser-based video editor OR that students are using Canva to create podcasts? What about exclusive, custom GIF stickers that educators can "stick" on student assignments for fun engagement? It's all true and Brian shows you how to maximize the power of Canva, including its suite of AI tools to engage audiences and get students creating more authentic content. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will use Canva to create in new ways, and apply those skills in their unique scenarios. Plenty of student and teacher examples will also be showcased.
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avatar for Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington is an EDU pioneer, paving the way, bringing the Buff Magic, seeking and searching, always sniffing out better ways to increase student engagement and learning through technology. Year after year, he inspires thousands of teachers, admins, and students by highlighting... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
HHS Auditorium

10:00am MDT

Getting Started with Micro:Bits OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Something catchy about supporting MLs OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
provide attendees with 3 - 5 quick, easy to implement strategies to support ML learners in their classroom
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avatar for Allison Duncan

Allison Duncan

HS Math Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

3 Act Math using the BFF kit OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
We will look at the 3 Act Math lesson framework for the BFF kit and model what it looks like in the classroom.
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Maria Guizar

Coach, Canyons School District
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Senja Merrill

Instructional Coach
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Elevate Reading with SORA OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Show elementary teachers all the features of the SORA reading app and the power of both audiobooks and ReadAlong books for our struggling readers. Additionally, Google translate can be used to translate an entire ebook into a student's home language so that our new comer students also have access to reading materials that are in their native language.
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avatar for Elaine Zhang

Elaine Zhang

Teacher Librarian, Canyons School District
Books, the library, SORA ebooks and audiobooks
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Bridget Rees

Board Member, UELMA
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Getting Started with Inquiry-Based Learning in Elementary Social Studies OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Learn how to design inquiry-based learning experiences in elementary social studies that promote critical thinking and historical analysis. We’ll show you where to find key resources and demonstrate how this approach supports greater literacy outcomes for K-5 students.
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avatar for Halley Kirk

Halley Kirk

GT Specialist, Canyons School District
Halley Kirk is the Gifted and Talented Specialist and SALTA Program Coordinator in Canyons School District and brings a unique perspective to education. Her journey began with a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Philosophy and a stint in Washington DC, laying the foundation... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Hands-On & Minds-On: Bringing Science to Life in the Elementary Classroom OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Young learners are naturally curious—but are we truly tapping into that curiosity during science lessons? In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to make science more than just an activity by engaging students in thinking, questioning, reading, writing, and discovering through hands-on exploration. Teachers will experience simple, engaging investigations that spark curiosity, learn how to move beyond step-by-step experiments to true inquiry-based learning, and discover ways to integrate informational texts and writing to support scientific thinking. Walk away with practical, ready-to-use strategies that help students explore, wonder, and think like real scientists!
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avatar for Cynthia Lloyd

Cynthia Lloyd

Elementary STEM/Science/Math Specialist, Canyons School District
Cynthia Lloyd has presented at UTSTA, UCET, UCTM, FETC, UVU MakerCon, and C-Forum on topics related to Science, Math, STEM, and best practices for STEM integration. She is the elementary math, science, and STEM specialist for Canyons School District and is passionate about content... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Quality Teaching for English Learners in K-2 OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Learn how to use QTEL strategies to support quality interactions with ML students
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Simplifying Student Choice Using MagicSchool OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Based on our conversations of UDL and best practices, I would like to introduce teachers to implementing student choice using the choice board feature in MagicSchool, and give them time to create a choice board based on a grade-level standard.
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Sara McBee

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Kristen Baird

Instructional Coach
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Strategies for Effective Reading SBI OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Learn strategies to coach students to integrate and apply foundational reading skills to the reading of authentic text.
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avatar for Julie Palmer Gnotta

Julie Palmer Gnotta

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I've just completed my first year as the instructional coach at Ridgecrest Elementary.  I have experience teaching primary and intermediate grades, and I've worked as a reading specialist, staff developer, adjunct professor, elementary principal and middle school instructional coach... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Teaching Social Studies with Nearpod: A Pathway to the Utah K-5 U.S. Constitution Award. OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Nearpod is a valuable tool for enhancing social studies instruction by allowing educators to customize pre-made lessons to fit their specific needs. It offers interactive activities and quick assessments to engage students and promote personalized learning. Educators can enrich their social studies lessons by adding content, videos, quizzes, and interactive features. Nearpod's reporting tools help teachers track student progress and adjust their instruction as needed. Additionally, it serves as a resource for students to achieve the US Constitution Fitness Award by meeting grade-level requirements.
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avatar for Rachelle Pease

Rachelle Pease

Instructional Coach
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Morning Meeting: Movement Matters! OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Students deserve to start their day off with what gives them joy and lights up their brain for learning--come experience it yourself! In this training, participants will experience playing games and activities that incorporate movement and community building strategies.
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avatar for Meredith Dolny

Meredith Dolny

Teacher
Chat with me about all things play and movement! Recess, PE, movement in your classroom--anything!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

There's a Better Way Than Utah Compose: Using MagicSchool for Writing Feedback OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
For many year, Utah Compose has been used by teachers to help give automated feedback in student writing, but it is really generic, easily manipulated by students, and based on old standards. Utilizing the power of AI in MagicSchool, teacher can use a program to give writing feedback to students. With MagicSchool, teachers can improve the feedback by connecting to current standards and relevant rubrics, personalize the type of feedback students can receive, and make applicable for any type of writing assignment. Learn how you can help give your students feedback in a 21st Century way!
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avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

Teacher Specialist & AI Co-Lead, Canyons School District
Jonathan Stewart has worked in education for over 20 years, first as a school psychologist and then as an advocate for technology integration in the classroom as part of the Canyons School District's Digital Teaching and Learning team. He currently works as an AI project co-lead for... Read More →
avatar for Bernice Allen

Bernice Allen

Teacher speialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Help, I'm Drowning - Tips for FIRST Robotics OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Starting or continuing FIRST robotics teams (FLL & FTC & FRC) can be daunting. Two coaches with over 10 years experience and world championship invitations are here to help you figure out what to do and what you can let go of.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
A166

10:00am MDT

Mastery Connections OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Building a community of teachers, coaches, and specialists focused on best practices in formative assessments as part of the PLC process
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avatar for Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Timely Feedback for the Writing Process OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
We will go over using Google LTI through Canvas, Brisk Teaching AI feedback tools to enhance the writing process, and other supports offered through Brisk Teaching AI. Using the external tool link in Canvas to attach a Google LTI allows teachers to have a pre-formatted Google Doc force copy for each student, have access to version history for each student, and embed a rubric that automatically transfers the score to Canvas. The google extension, “Brisk Teaching,” has many functional features designed to assist teachers with lesson design and feedback. Since timely, relevant feedback has the largest impact on student growth, we believe that Brisk Teaching, and other generative AI tools for teachers, will have a significant impact upon our teaching practice and student growth.
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Tips and Tricks for proactive student discipline OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
We will talk through discipline scenarios as a group and each participant will leave with tips on how to handle student behavior. This will come from an administrative viewpoint, but with ideas from teachers as well.
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avatar for Karlie Aardema

Karlie Aardema

Assistant Principal, Canyons School District
Using technology to support instructional priorities in the classroom
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Welcome to Canyons School District OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
For new hires, this summit is their first connection to CSD. Is there a workshop or registration table that we can guide new hires to so that they can connect with someone on the CSD team, get questions answered, or feel like they have a colleague and familiar face available to them during the conference? We also suggested a different color name badge to help presenters know the new people and start building connections. Not sure what this will look like, but wanted to start a conversation about it.
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avatar for Bradley Moss

Bradley Moss

Arts Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

MagicSchool's Chat with Docs OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Ever wished your students could "chat" with the Constitution, Shakespeare, or a scientific article? Now they can! Discover how MagicSchool’s Chat with Docs helps students analyze and evaluate complex texts.
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avatar for Brittany Ashe

Brittany Ashe

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I have been in education for 13 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels. For the past 7 years, I have served as an instructional coach at the middle school level within the Canyons School District. I am deeply passionate about empowering both teachers and students... Read More →
avatar for Andrea Wells

Andrea Wells

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Educator for 15+ years. Currently working as a middle school instructional coach. I enjoy collaborating on literacy strategies and working on remodeling projects around the house.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

WICOR Power: Supercharging Math Engagement with AVID Strategies OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
In our presentation we want to showcase the WICOR strategies that Nicole Chatelain does on a daily basis to support student engagement and rigor in her classroom. We plan to share how she has students implement all of the WICOR pieces in a 48 minute lesson. This includes things like note taking in math, annotating summaries from Open Up, using building thinking classrooms and her emoji groups with collaboration, and using metacognition pieces for reflection/inquiry. Organization will be evident as she displays her math packets for each unit and how she incorporates her collaborative group on a daily basis. The goal is to show fellow math teachers that WICOR can be implemented regularly in math.
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avatar for Susie Baer Young

Susie Baer Young

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Nicole Chatelain

Teacher math 6, Eastmont Middle CSD
6th Grade middle school math teacher.My first year teaching this curriculum in middle school.Open to ideas & feedback.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Communicate with Impact: Creating Newsletters with ParentSquare Templates OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Discover how to create engaging, consistent school or classroom newsletters using built-in templates in ParentSquare. This hands-on session will walk you through selecting and customizing templates, sharing updates with families, and using best practices to streamline communication. Perfect for educators and school leaders looking to save time while keeping families informed and connected.
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Building Bridges: Scaffolding Strategies for Student Success OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Building Bridges: Scaffolding Strategies for Student Success is a session designed to equip CSD educators with effective scaffolding techniques to support diverse learners. Teachers will learn how to tailor scaffolds to meet the needs of all students, including multilingual learners and those with varying skill levels. Teachers will leave with actionable tools to foster deeper understanding and student success.
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avatar for Kesha Prince

Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!
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Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I have a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from Utah State and am now an Instructional Coach after 13 years in the classroom, though I still teach an online class for USBE through SUU: Teaching Secondary English Language Arts. I am a lover of history, painting, and most things tech... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Building Community Through Engaging Activities/Games OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Engaging games and strategies to use in your classroom to build relationships among peers and with the teacher.
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Kaitlin Portzline

Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Unlock creativity in the classroom with Canva OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Come explore the endless possibilities for creating in Canva for Education! Participants will learn how to navigate the Canva homepage and editor, experiment with a variety of ways to get started designing, and learn editing tips and tricks to create visually engaging classroom resources such as presentations, posters, and infographics.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
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avatar for Amy Delair

Amy Delair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva
Amy DeLair is an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of experience in public education in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. Amy is passionate about social emotional learning, student voice and choice, and finding effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

The Road to Success: Driving a Love for Reading in Elementary Schools OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Start your engines! This presentation explores how the Road to Success program, developed by Success in Education, serves as a vehicle for classroom teachers to cultivate a lifelong passion for reading among their elementary students and their families.
Early literacy is the ignition key to academic achievement. Recognizing this, the Road to Success program was established to enhance literacy skills in K–6 students, by providing educators and students with tools that incentivize daily reading practice.
The Road to Success program's impact in Canyons is evident. In the 2024-25 school year, Canyons View Elementary School students and their classes logged over a million minutes of reading winning the program’s Winter Reading Challenge.
Learn more about how integrating reading incentives into daily schedules can help students better prepare for future academic and career achievement, truly traveling the road to success. Join us as we delve into how you can use the Road to Success program to steer young minds toward a brighter, more literate future.
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avatar for Gretchen Zaitzeff

Gretchen Zaitzeff

District Library Media Specialist, Canyons School District
Gretchen Zaitzeff is the District Library Media Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah, and the President of the Utah School Library Association (USLA). She is deeply committed to professional learning, instructional leadership, and literacy, actively supporting library... Read More →
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Hannah Jeffs

Partner, Road to Success
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Let Them Eat PIE! AI-Powered Scaffolds to Support Our Newcomers OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
This interactive session explores how educators can use MagicSchool AI tools to support multilingual learners, particularly newcomers, through the PIE lesson framework (Preparing the Learner, Interacting with the Text, and Extending Understanding). Participants will engage in hands-on activities to see how AI-powered scaffolds enhance engagement, collaboration, and comprehension.

We will demonstrate:

P (Preparing the Learner): Using MagicSchool AI to personalize lesson content based on students’ experiences and interests, making learning more relevant and engaging.

I (Interacting with the Text): Leveraging AI tools to facilitate discussions that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and deeper analysis.

E (Extending Understanding): Applying AI-driven strategies to address misconceptions, model academic language, and support independent learning.

Educators will leave with practical, AI-enhanced strategies to better scaffold instruction and support multilingual learners in meaningful, interactive ways
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avatar for Amy Gutierrez

Amy Gutierrez

ML Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Amy has dedicated the past 24 years to education in various capacities, starting as a middle and high school ESL and Spanish teacher, then serving as a Culture and Equity Coordinator. Currently, she is a Teacher Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. Throughout her... Read More →
avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

Education Specialist, Canyons School District
Scott Christensen brings nearly 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and specialist in grades K-12 in public schools and charter schools from Washington State, Florida, North Dakota, and Utah. He has taught English/Language Arts in grades 7-11, including... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Implementing MAP Data - Grouping Strategies OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Using the new MAP test to implement grouping strategies.
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avatar for KT Buffington

KT Buffington

7th Grade ELA Teacher, Canyons School District
I have been an ELA educator for the past 13 years. My favorite thing to teach kids is how the ELA language is a bully and knocks over other languages and steals their pocket grammar. If you're kids are not having fun while learning, you probably aren't either. 
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

iReady Curriculum for Middle School Math OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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avatar for Rachel Marshall

Rachel Marshall

Instructional Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Seal Of Biliteracy OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
In this session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Seal of Biliteracy, including its purpose, benefits, available assessment platforms, and the requirements for certification.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Beyond Paper: Boosting Student Engagement and Organization with Digital Interactive Notebooks OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Tired of lost papers and messy binders? This session will show how Google Slides can transform traditional notebooks into interactive, organized, and easily gradable digital tools. Learn how to create engaging digital notebooks that allow students to type, insert images of handwritten work, and organize their learning—all while making grading and feedback more efficient for teachers. We’ll explore practical design strategies, templates, and ways to incorporate multimedia elements to support different learning styles. Teachers will leave with examples and tips that streamline workflow while keeping students engaged and accountable. Perfect for any subject and adaptable for blended learning!
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Melissa Crandall

World History Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Turning Data into Dialogue: Tools and Tips for Leading PLC Conversations OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Too often, PLCs collect data but get stuck asking, “Now what?” This session is designed to help PLC leads and teacher leaders simplify data conversations and guide their teams toward meaningful next steps that improve instruction.

Explore a sample PLC data dashboard—designed to make data visible, not overwhelming—and practice using simple prompts to focus your team’s attention on what matters most. Together, we’ll break down what kinds of data move student learning, how to frame productive team questions, and how to connect data directly to instructional decisions.

Leave with:
A practical template you can adapt
A list of go-to data types to pull when your team needs direction
Conversation moves and question stems that shift teams from data collection to action
Ideas for embedding this into your regular PLC flow—no extra meeting required
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avatar for Katie Schmoldt

Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Read 180 CODE - For Literacy Teachers OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Learn to analyze student app data, group students by progress, and support language learners with Code lessons. Explore HMH Ed resources and get strategies to front-load and review key lessons.
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avatar for Lanae Goates

Lanae Goates

Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
This is my 21st year in education.  I have taught 2nd-6th grade at the elementary level.  I have been an instructional coach for 12 years. I have my Reading, Math, ESL, Coaching, and EdTech Endorsement.  I am also LETRS Certified.  I have been working for the past 3 years in secondary... Read More →
avatar for Alisa Hyer

Alisa Hyer

Secondary Literacy Instruction Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Work Smarter, Not Harder! Tech Hacks for SLPs and SPED OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Being in SPED equals a ton of paperwork and administrative duties. What if you could utilize a variety of tools and tech hacks to be more efficient and focus more on student needs? As SLPs, we have been trying anything and everything under the sun to manage our workload, and we want to help everyone (SLP or not!) to save a few minutes or more each day. Example hacks will include Notability, Magical Text Expander, Google Sheets for caseload management, and MUCH MORE. 
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avatar for Jenny Longenecker

Jenny Longenecker

Speech-Language Pathologist
Tuesday June 3, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
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11:10am MDT

Buff Nuggets: Using AI to Create Better Classroom Experiences OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Brian knows that unforgettable learning happens through doing—and he’s on a mission to supercharge those experiences with a spark of AI-powered creativity. In this session, you’ll jump into some of Brian’s most beloved, classroom-tested experiences—with a twist of AI magic. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how artificial intelligence can amplify creativity, personalize learning, and turn students into co-creators. From crowd-sourcing student input to craft meaningful content, to generating custom skits, songs, and classroom anthems, you’ll walk away with wild ideas and practical tools to reimagine what’s possible in your classroom.
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avatar for Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington is an EDU pioneer, paving the way, bringing the Buff Magic, seeking and searching, always sniffing out better ways to increase student engagement and learning through technology. Year after year, he inspires thousands of teachers, admins, and students by highlighting... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
HHS Auditorium

11:10am MDT

Building Interactive Nearpod Lessons OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
This session covers how to edit lessons from the Nearpod Library and create new lessons using PowerPoints‚ Google Slides‚ and PDF files. Teachers will practice adding interactive activities to their lessons, such as games, draw-it activities, drag-and-drop activities, polls, quizzes, simulations, and more. This session is designed for those looking to boost student engagement by leveraging Nearpod’s more advanced features.
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avatar for Braxton Thornley

Braxton Thornley

Senior Technology Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network
Braxton specializes in using technology to personalize learning and utilizing artificial intelligence to promote student success. Before joining UEN’s professional development team, Braxton worked as a high school language arts teacher and digital learning coach in Jordan School... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
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11:10am MDT

Lights, Camera, Standards! Bringing Learning to Life with Stop Motion Animation OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Ready to turn your students into storytellers, creators, and critical thinkers? In this hands-on session, discover how to integrate stop motion animation into your desired content area. Learn how to collaborate with your STEM and Arts Brain Booster teachers to enhance engagement and creativity. We’ll walk through the full process—from storytelling and storyboarding to filming and reflection—all while aligning to your standards. You'll leave with ready-to-use resources, ideas for classroom integration, and the inspiration to get your students moving, making, and showing mastery of content through animation. 
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avatar for Chandra Martz

Chandra Martz

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School District
Chandra Martz has presented on topics such as STEM integration, EdTech Best Practice and more at UCET, UVU Makercon, and other local conferences. Chandra runs STEAM Studio in Canyons School District and has helped to create a strategic vision for STEAM in Canyons School District... Read More →
avatar for Cassie Walker

Cassie Walker

BTS art teacher, Lone Peak Elementary
Cassie Walker is an art educator with over 11 years of teaching experience. She currently works as a BTS Arts teacher in Canyons School District, where she has taught for the past nine years. Cassie has an MA in arts education and a BS in elementary education. Before her current role... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
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11:10am MDT

Navigating Prompt Writing and Output Customization in MagicSchool OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
In this Intermediate session focused on educator tools, participants will engage in an in-depth exploration of effective prompt writing and advanced output modification techniques.
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Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
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11:10am MDT

Scrible: The One-Stop Shop for Research and Writing OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Scrible is an advanced research and writing platform that is available to all K-12 students in Utah. With Scrible, students can curate research, annotate and cite all within the same platform. In this session, participants will learn how to effectively use Scrible in their classroom for research and writing.
Presenter
avatar for Dani Sloan

Dani Sloan

EdTech Instructor, Utah Education Network
Dr. Dani Sloan helps educators lead, research, and teach digital citizenship. She's a UEN Product Manager, U of U Instructor, former Elementary Teacher, and current mom to a sixth grader. She's passionate about preparing students for a digital world, her dachshunds, and terrible reality... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A216

11:10am MDT

Getting Started with Inquiry-Based Learning in Elementary Social Studies OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Learn how to design inquiry-based learning experiences in elementary social studies that promote critical thinking and historical analysis. We’ll show you where to find key resources and demonstrate how this approach supports greater literacy outcomes for K-5 students.
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avatar for Halley Kirk

Halley Kirk

GT Specialist, Canyons School District
Halley Kirk is the Gifted and Talented Specialist and SALTA Program Coordinator in Canyons School District and brings a unique perspective to education. Her journey began with a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Philosophy and a stint in Washington DC, laying the foundation... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A311

11:10am MDT

Making the Most of Morphemes and Syllables in Upper Elementary OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Teaching morphemes and syllable rules is essential in the upper elementary grades. This session will give you the skills and tools to feel successful to arm students with the knowledge they need to read at a high level.
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avatar for Bernice Allen

Bernice Allen

Teacher speialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A316

11:10am MDT

Motivating students through choice, rewards, and recognition OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Student Choice- Choice Boards in Google Docs

Rewards- Tracker Charts in Google Docs

Recognition- Badges and Certificates in Google Slides
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avatar for Tami Dautel

Tami Dautel

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Stephanie Glover

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Stephanie Glover is an Instructional Coach at Altara Elementary.  She has been working in the field of education since 2007 in various positions such as an Elementary Ed Tech Coach as well as a 2nd-5th grade teacher.  In 2007, Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A331

11:10am MDT

Quality Teaching for English Learners in K-2 OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Learn how to use QTEL strategies to support quality interactions with ML students
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A315

11:10am MDT

Simplifying Student Choice Using MagicSchool OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Based on our conversations of UDL and best practices, I would like to introduce teachers to implementing student choice using the choice board feature in MagicSchool, and give them time to create a choice board based on a grade-level standard.
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Sara McBee

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Kristen Baird

Instructional Coach
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A314

11:10am MDT

Upping Engagement in the Elementary Classroom OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
This presentation will help elementary teachers learn how to better utilize Canva and Peardeck to up their engagement during lessons as well as how to better partner students for optimum engagement. Struggling with students being bored while you present? Then this is the class for you!
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avatar for Christina Van Dam

Christina Van Dam

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Lauren Crowe

Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A336

11:10am MDT

Wonders Newcomer Lessons for Language Aquisition OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
I have teamed with the ISD ELA team to create lessons that supplement the Wonders Newcomers guide that support additional practice and monitoring. I would share these lessons and outline the components.
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avatar for Danae Gothard

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Danae Gothard has been an Instructional Coach and Education Technology Coach in Canyons School District for 14 years. She has prior classroom experience in the elementary setting and is currently working with students in K-5.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A309

11:10am MDT

Morning Meeting: Movement Matters! OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Students deserve to start their day off with what gives them joy and lights up their brain for learning--come experience it yourself! In this training, participants will experience playing games and activities that incorporate movement and community building strategies.
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avatar for Meredith Dolny

Meredith Dolny

Teacher
Chat with me about all things play and movement! Recess, PE, movement in your classroom--anything!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A175

11:10am MDT

Exploring the world of projects: Discovering Content through culture. OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
"Exploring the World of Projects: Discovering Content Through Culture" invites students to embark on a hands-on learning journey through exciting, real-world projects. In 4th grade, students will explore the dynamic world of travel by creating their own travel agencies. In 5th grade, students will shift gears and dive into the culinary world by designing and running their own restaurants.

These engaging, bilingual projects integrate multiple subjects, including math, Spanish writing, and literacy, ensuring a well-rounded academic experience. Students will apply their learning in meaningful, hands-on ways, strengthening their skills in both English and Spanish. The project culminates in a Celebration of Learning, where parents are invited to witness students showcase their work, share their experiences, and celebrate their achievements.
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Jorge Lopez

4th Grade teachers, ALTA VIEW ELEMENTARY
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A322

11:10am MDT

Creating School-wide Programs to Support Socio-emotional Needs OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
We will explore how fostering innovation and collaboration within individual classrooms can serve as the fertile ground for impactful, sustainable school-wide initiatives.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A333

11:10am MDT

Canvas Mastery Paths for Differentiation and Choice OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Mastery Paths in Canvas are a powerful tool for creating differentiated assignments that meet students at their individual levels of need. They allow educators to provide targeted support while maintaining a cohesive learning experience for all students. Additionally, Mastery Paths can be used to offer students meaningful choices in their learning, within structured parameters that promote autonomy and engagement. This session will explore practical strategies for using Mastery Paths to support both differentiation and student choice in a purposeful and manageable way.
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avatar for Robert Violano

Robert Violano

instructional coach, Canyons School District
I was an 8th grade science teacher for ten years and have always been interested in the authentic integration of technology in the classroom. In 2018 I was awarded 8th science grader teacher of the year by UtSTA and in 2024 was recognized by the University of Utah as their K-12 Outstanding... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A335

11:10am MDT

CTESS Evaluation Refresher OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Do you want to be even more “Effective” on your CTESS teacher evaluation? Do you have clarifying questions about the CTESS process? Do you want to be sure you understand the elements of CTESS? Has it been a while since you’ve been in a summative evaluation year and are you worried you have forgotten what is required? This workshop will provide a refresher or review of the CTESS evaluation system through highlighting and providing exemplars of the key elements of the district evaluation. It is a great place to bring your evaluation questions and provide a solid foundation for your next years’ CTESS. This session is designed for veteran Canyons teachers – a full CTESS training will happen for newly hired teachers in the fall at the CTESS Academy
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A329

11:10am MDT

Mastery Connections OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Building a community of teachers, coaches, and specialists focused on best practices in formative assessments as part of the PLC process
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avatar for Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A240

11:10am MDT

Timely Feedback for the Writing Process OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
We will go over using Google LTI through Canvas, Brisk Teaching AI feedback tools to enhance the writing process, and other supports offered through Brisk Teaching AI. Using the external tool link in Canvas to attach a Google LTI allows teachers to have a pre-formatted Google Doc force copy for each student, have access to version history for each student, and embed a rubric that automatically transfers the score to Canvas. The google extension, “Brisk Teaching,” has many functional features designed to assist teachers with lesson design and feedback. Since timely, relevant feedback has the largest impact on student growth, we believe that Brisk Teaching, and other generative AI tools for teachers, will have a significant impact upon our teaching practice and student growth.
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A236

11:10am MDT

Writing with Purpose: Elevating Student Writing with Micro-Mentor Texts OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
This session invites teachers to explore how Micro-Mentor Texts can transform student writing by fostering intentional, skill-driven practice. Participants will learn how this strategy, inspired by Penny Kittle’s work, moves students away from formulaic responses and toward a deep, conceptual understanding of writing moves.
A highlight of the session is the firsthand success of Tyson Swasey, a 7th and 8th grade teacher who has implemented Micro-Mentor Texts with great results. Tyson’s classroom experiences demonstrate that when students engage with these brief, powerful texts, they write more creatively, thoughtfully, and they write with purpose. His success stories will serve as a model, showcasing how the use of Micro-Mentor Texts can empower students to become confident writers.

Throughout the session, participants will:
- Engage in a hands-on exploration of a Micro-Mentor Text
- Experience the process of writing with intention and analyzing key writing techniques
- Discuss strategies for integrating these texts into various writing genres, from narrative to informative to argumentative writing
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Tyson Swasey

ELA Teacher
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Scott Christensen

Education Specialist, Canyons School District
Scott Christensen brings nearly 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and specialist in grades K-12 in public schools and charter schools from Washington State, Florida, North Dakota, and Utah. He has taught English/Language Arts in grades 7-11, including... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A213

11:10am MDT

WICOR Power: Supercharging Math Engagement with AVID Strategies OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
In our presentation we want to showcase the WICOR strategies that Nicole Chatelain does on a daily basis to support student engagement and rigor in her classroom. We plan to share how she has students implement all of the WICOR pieces in a 48 minute lesson. This includes things like note taking in math, annotating summaries from Open Up, using building thinking classrooms and her emoji groups with collaboration, and using metacognition pieces for reflection/inquiry. Organization will be evident as she displays her math packets for each unit and how she incorporates her collaborative group on a daily basis. The goal is to show fellow math teachers that WICOR can be implemented regularly in math.
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avatar for Susie Baer Young

Susie Baer Young

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
NC

Nicole Chatelain

Teacher math 6, Eastmont Middle CSD
6th Grade middle school math teacher.My first year teaching this curriculum in middle school.Open to ideas & feedback.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A215

11:10am MDT

Building Stronger School Communities with Restorative Practices OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
In this session, we will discuss how implementing restorative practices can strengthen school culture and improve student behavior. This session will explore practical strategies for fostering relationships, repairing harm, and creating a sense of belonging among students and staff. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and a clearer understanding of how restorative practices can support a positive and inclusive school environment.
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A320

11:10am MDT

Leading from Where You Are – Insights from School Leaders OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
What does it take to be an effective leader in education? In this engaging panel discussion, a group of exceptional administrators will share their journeys, practical strategies, and key lessons learned about successful teacher leadership. Whether you’re considering a future in school administration or simply want to strengthen your leadership within PLCs, parent interactions, or your school community, this session is for you. Expect actionable advice on communication, relationship-building, and working effectively with others—all designed to help you lead with confidence, no matter your role.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A318

11:10am MDT

Building Bridges: Scaffolding Strategies for Student Success OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Building Bridges: Scaffolding Strategies for Student Success is a session designed to equip CSD educators with effective scaffolding techniques to support diverse learners. Teachers will learn how to tailor scaffolds to meet the needs of all students, including multilingual learners and those with varying skill levels. Teachers will leave with actionable tools to foster deeper understanding and student success.
Presenter
avatar for Kesha Prince

Kesha Prince

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Dream, Believe, Dare, Do!
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Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I have a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from Utah State and am now an Instructional Coach after 13 years in the classroom, though I still teach an online class for USBE through SUU: Teaching Secondary English Language Arts. I am a lover of history, painting, and most things tech... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A220

11:10am MDT

Building Community Through Engaging Activities/Games OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Engaging games and strategies to use in your classroom to build relationships among peers and with the teacher.
Presenter
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Kaitlin Portzline

Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A234

11:10am MDT

Designing in Canva for educators OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Expand your design and creation skills in Canva. You’ll experiment with advanced editing, layering, and customization techniques to create engaging materials. We will also cover Canva’s new Polls & Quizzes feature. Get advanced insider editing tips to impress students and colleagues, and elevate your classroom with Canva.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

*Please note, if you are newer to Canva, this is an Intermediate/Advanced session. If you have not already mastered ALL of the below skills, please attend the previous Canva session: Unlock creativity in the classroom with Canva prior to attending this more advanced session:
    • Login to Canva
    • Switch which Canva team you are working in
    • Find all of your previous Canva projects and sort projects
    • Add new folders in the Projects tab
    • Import resources from other sources to Canva, including PDF’s, images, slides, etc.
    • Copy Canva projects from one team to another
    • Search and use the filters to find Canva templates to get started
    • Know how to rename your design
    • Search and filter Canva’s design elements (images, videos, audio, graphics, etc.) to add in the Canva editor
    • Basic element editing: changing hex code colors on graphics, removing the background of a photo, flipping an element, playing with layers of elements, etc.
    • Add and edit text
    • Different ways you can share/present your Canva creation

Presenter
avatar for Amy Delair

Amy Delair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva
Amy DeLair is an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of experience in public education in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. Amy is passionate about social emotional learning, student voice and choice, and finding effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A176

11:10am MDT

Elevate Your Prompts: A Practical Introduction to AI Conversations OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
(Part 1 of 3 in a Series): Curious about how AI tools like MagicSchool AI can support your teaching, but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to elevate your teaching by mastering the basics of prompting by writing clear, intentional instructions that guide AI to generate meaningful and useful responses. We’ll explore the structure of an effective prompt, walk through real classroom examples, and give you time to practice crafting your own. Whether you're hoping to save time, spark creativity, or enhance student learning, this session will give you the skills to grow your confidence using AI.
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avatar for J.P. Kentros

J.P. Kentros

Content Specialist - Arts, Canyons School District
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Emma Moss

DTL Specialist + AI Co-Leaad, Canyons School District
Emma's main role is as a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District. Emma also currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Education Program Director. In addition to her current roles, Emma Moss founded the Utah AI Collaborative... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A211

11:10am MDT

Microcredentials for Personalized Professional Learning OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Using Microcredentials to validate your professional learning and earning USBE lane-change credits.
Presenter
avatar for Sandra LeCheminant

Sandra LeCheminant

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Teacher, administrator, instructional coach
IG

Izzy Gustafson

Teacher, SHAPE Utah VP
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Jaden Vellinga

FCS Teacher
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Madi Hoffman

Sped Teacher
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A209

11:10am MDT

Testing Statistics Bootcamp: Master the Essentials OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Gain a solid grasp of essential testing terms like mean, median, percentile, percentage, raw score, and scale score. Explore how student growth is defined and measured in RISE, Aspire Plus, MAP Growth and Acadience.
Presenter
avatar for Hal Sanderson

Hal Sanderson

Director of Research & Assessment, Canyons School District
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Lora Tuesday Heathfield

Program Evaluation Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A238

11:10am MDT

McGraw-Hill Curriculum for Middle School Math OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
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Rachel Marshall

Instructional Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A173

11:10am MDT

From Past to Press: Teaching news literacy through historical thinking. OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
In this session, educators will explore historical thinking skills alongside news literacy strategies, gaining insights into their interconnectedness. As they deepen their understanding, teachers will be equipped to help students make meaningful connections between historical analysis and media literacy, seamlessly integrating both into their classrooms.
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avatar for Jodi Ide

Jodi Ide

High School Social Studies Specialist, Canyons School District
Jodi Ide is a Teacher Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah, where she provides support to high school social studies teachers, instructional coaches, teachers and students in key areas such as digital citizenship, media literacy, news literacy, and debate. With 23... Read More →
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Gretchen Zaitzeff

District Library Media Specialist, Canyons School District
Gretchen Zaitzeff is the District Library Media Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah, and the President of the Utah School Library Association (USLA). She is deeply committed to professional learning, instructional leadership, and literacy, actively supporting library... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A218

11:10am MDT

Turning Data into Dialogue: Tools and Tips for Leading PLC Conversations OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Too often, PLCs collect data but get stuck asking, “Now what?” This session is designed to help PLC leads and teacher leaders simplify data conversations and guide their teams toward meaningful next steps that improve instruction.

Explore a sample PLC data dashboard—designed to make data visible, not overwhelming—and practice using simple prompts to focus your team’s attention on what matters most. Together, we’ll break down what kinds of data move student learning, how to frame productive team questions, and how to connect data directly to instructional decisions.

Leave with:
A practical template you can adapt
A list of go-to data types to pull when your team needs direction
Conversation moves and question stems that shift teams from data collection to action
Ideas for embedding this into your regular PLC flow—no extra meeting required
Presenter
avatar for Katie Schmoldt

Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A214

11:10am MDT

Read 180: Diving into Schoolwide Data - For Admin and Coaches OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
Join fellow secondary administrators and coaches for a focused session on using the HMH Ed Program Activity Report and NWEA MAP School Profile Report. Learn how to analyze key data, identify trends, and apply insights to support instruction and improve outcomes school-wide.
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avatar for Lanae Goates

Lanae Goates

Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
This is my 21st year in education.  I have taught 2nd-6th grade at the elementary level.  I have been an instructional coach for 12 years. I have my Reading, Math, ESL, Coaching, and EdTech Endorsement.  I am also LETRS Certified.  I have been working for the past 3 years in secondary... Read More →
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Alisa Hyer

Secondary Literacy Instruction Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
A229

1:10pm MDT

Boosting creativity in your classroom | Lucid in Canvas OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
In this session we will cover the basics of using Lucid in Canvas to give students more opportunities to immerse themselves in the learning process through creation and interactive learning activities.  Here are a couple key concepts we will review:
  • Walkthrough the basics of Lucid in Canvas and how to use it with students
  • Review examples of creative learning activities and project ideas from other teachers
  • Explore a variety of ready to use templates that you can use with your students
  • Create your own creative learning activity by customizing a template or starting from scratch
Presenter
avatar for Vanessa Cicero

Vanessa Cicero

Coach and Trainer, Lucid for Education
Classroom Teacher (7 years), EdTech Coach (7 years), and Lucid Coach and Trainer (3 years)
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A218

1:10pm MDT

Buff Nuggets: The EdTech Kitchen Sink OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Get ready for a blast of Brian’s latest EdTech apps, tips, and classroom examples. You’ll definitely want to bring an appetite and a doggie bag for this fast-paced and jam-packed session. You’ll experience plenty of updates and magic in Canva, MagicSchool.ai, Google Apps, and lesser known tools that will make this session a true treasure chest for all attendees. Most importantly, attendees will see how this tech is being used to promote student creativity, innovation, and collaboration. This session is a true kitchen sink full of my best use-cases and examples of classroom EdTech. I would consider it a "cream of the crop" session, where I pick my most engaging content from my weekly EdTech newsletter, teacher showcases, and other presentations.
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avatar for Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington

Brian Buffington is an EDU pioneer, paving the way, bringing the Buff Magic, seeking and searching, always sniffing out better ways to increase student engagement and learning through technology. Year after year, he inspires thousands of teachers, admins, and students by highlighting... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
HHS Auditorium

1:10pm MDT

Digital Citizenship & Digital Safety OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
In today's increasingly connected world, it's more important than ever for students to be responsible digital citizens. With social media playing a significant role in many students' lives, it's essential that educators understand how to promote the safe and responsible use of technology. This session will provide educators with a comprehensive overview of digital citizenship and discuss the importance of modeling safe and responsible use of social media. We will explore the latest research on the impact of social media on student well-being, as well as practical strategies for teaching students how to navigate the digital world with confidence and respect.
Presenter
avatar for Dani Sloan

Dani Sloan

EdTech Instructor, Utah Education Network
Dr. Dani Sloan helps educators lead, research, and teach digital citizenship. She's a UEN Product Manager, U of U Instructor, former Elementary Teacher, and current mom to a sixth grader. She's passionate about preparing students for a digital world, her dachshunds, and terrible reality... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A216

1:10pm MDT

Unlocking Personalized Competency-Based Learning with Nearpod OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Is your school buzzing with the term PCBL? Join us in this dynamic session as we explore the exciting world of personalized competency-based learning. Discover what PCBL truly means, how it transforms traditional education, and why it’s the future of student-centered learning. Peek behind the curtain and see PCBL in action! Explore real-world examples and success stories that will ignite your curiosity. Learn how Nearpod seamlessly integrates with PCBL. From interactive lessons to formative assessments, Nearpod empowers educators to create engaging, personalized learning experiences. Ready to take the leap? We’ll guide you through practical strategies for implementing PCBL using Nearpod in your classroom. Don’t miss out—let’s embark on this transformative journey together!



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avatar for Braxton Thornley

Braxton Thornley

Senior Technology Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network
Braxton specializes in using technology to personalize learning and utilizing artificial intelligence to promote student success. Before joining UEN’s professional development team, Braxton worked as a high school language arts teacher and digital learning coach in Jordan School... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A166

1:10pm MDT

Mastery Connect for Admin OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
How to support your teachers with Formative data from Mastery Connect
Presenter
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Scott Lambert

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A240

1:10pm MDT

Boost Math Success using the CRA model and digital manipulatives OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
We will focus on the CRA (Concrete-Representational-Abstract) model and the use of digital manipulatives to enhance student learning outcomes.
Presenter
avatar for Jeny Wariner

Jeny Wariner

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
This is my elventh year as an Instructional Coach at Canyons School District.   I love working at Glacier Hills (Go YETIS).   I attended Utah State University (GO AGGIES!! 😊) where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Fine Arts.  I earned a... Read More →
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Linda Leavitt

instructional coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A335

1:10pm MDT

Motivating students through choice, rewards, and recognition OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Student Choice- Choice Boards in Google Docs

Rewards- Tracker Charts in Google Docs

Recognition- Badges and Certificates in Google Slides
Presenter
avatar for Tami Dautel

Tami Dautel

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Stephanie Glover

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Stephanie Glover is an Instructional Coach at Altara Elementary.  She has been working in the field of education since 2007 in various positions such as an Elementary Ed Tech Coach as well as a 2nd-5th grade teacher.  In 2007, Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A331

1:10pm MDT

Wonders Newcomer Lessons for Language Aquisition OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
I have teamed with the ISD ELA team to create lessons that supplement the Wonders Newcomers guide that support additional practice and monitoring. I would share these lessons and outline the components.
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avatar for Danae Gothard

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Danae Gothard has been an Instructional Coach and Education Technology Coach in Canyons School District for 14 years. She has prior classroom experience in the elementary setting and is currently working with students in K-5.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Driving Classroom Conversations with Hands-on Learning: Five Quick Crafts from Utah History OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Targeted for 4th and 7th Grade Teachers of Utah History/Utah Studies, this session introduces five simple handicrafts students can complete to make history come alive and drive academic conversations about the past. Create your own versions of Archaic split-twig figurines, Fremont Pilling Figurines, Pioneer "Whirlygigs" (button spinners), Cornhusk Dolls, and Caesar Cipher Wheels; then explore Inquiry/Structured Classroom Discussion strategies for connecting the crafts to the historic eras they represent in Utah History. Digital resources, Lesson plan ideas, Possible Discussion Prompts, and templates provided.
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avatar for Nathaniel Ricks

Nathaniel Ricks

Secondary Social Studies, Canyons School District
I teach 7th Grade Utah Studies at Draper Park Middle School.  I've taught a number of the Social Studies subjects at public and charter schools in Utah and Colorado, as well as teaching World and US History survey courses at Pikes Peak Community College and BYU-Idaho.  I like reading... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A336

1:10pm MDT

Taking KaiBots to the Next Level with Kai’s Kainundrum and Kainundrum Lite OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Bring STEM learning to life by combining KaiBots with Kai’s Kainundrum Lite, a digital world that integrates gaming elements to add exciting challenges to coding and problem-solving. In this session, elementary educators will explore fun, hands-on ways to use KaiBots to build STEM skills like critical thinking, engineering, and math. Learn how to connect physical coding with digital exploration, making learning experiences more engaging and interactive for all students. Additionally, discover how this mighty robot can bridge classroom learning with hands-on exploration, providing structured, high-energy activities for educators, maker spaces, after-school programs, and anyone looking to incorporate KaiBots into their learning spaces.
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avatar for Chandra Martz

Chandra Martz

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School District
Chandra Martz has presented on topics such as STEM integration, EdTech Best Practice and more at UCET, UVU Makercon, and other local conferences. Chandra runs STEAM Studio in Canyons School District and has helped to create a strategic vision for STEAM in Canyons School District... Read More →
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Cynthia Lloyd

Elementary STEM/Science/Math Specialist, Canyons School District
Cynthia Lloyd has presented at UTSTA, UCET, UCTM, FETC, UVU MakerCon, and C-Forum on topics related to Science, Math, STEM, and best practices for STEM integration. She is the elementary math, science, and STEM specialist for Canyons School District and is passionate about content... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A313

1:10pm MDT

Boost Your Efficiency: Teacher Hacks and Shortcuts OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
We would like to share with teachers a collection of quick but very helpful technology shortcuts that can make creating and using technology easier. Tips will include Google workspace programs, Outlook, and Canvas.
Presenter
avatar for Michelle Hall

Michelle Hall

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Nicole Rudes

6th Grade Math Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A320

1:10pm MDT

If Your Body Can Do It, Your Brain Can Think It OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
After reading a chapter in “How the Body Knows Its Mind” by cognitive researcher Sian Beilock, I was determined to incorporate more movement into math class to enhance conceptual understanding and to increase neural pathways between more parts of the brain during math learning. This movement is connected to the concept and not just movement for getting wiggles out. I’m excited to share some of that movement, both connected to traditional manipulatives as well as using our bodies to represent our reasoning, and some of the positive outcomes I’ve seen as a result.
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Katie Nelson

Second Best Teacher, Canyons School District
Katie Nelson has taught a total of 15 years--14 years in general education and 1 year of special education resource for online learners. She currently teaches math intervention for 7th & 8th graders. Katie is a proponent of high-quality public school choice options. She strives to... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A311

1:10pm MDT

Open Broadcasting Software for Classroom Projects OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Bring new life to your classroom with Open Broadcasting Software (OBS). In this session, you'll learn to use this dynamic software to create simple yet impactful educational videos to support student learning. We'll also take it to the next level by crafting dynamic classroom presentations that celebrate your students' creativity and hard work. Engage your students in new ways and invite the community to witness the amazing projects happening in your classroom. Whether you're creating clear instructional materials or sharing student projects, OBS is a free, user-friendly tool that makes your content more engaging and accessible. Join us for hands-on tips and creative applications.
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J.P. Kentros

Content Specialist - Arts, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Taking Students on a Journey OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Students are connected to the narrative structure in media and games that they consume. Teachers can use that template to build engaging lessons. Come discover what conflict, rising action and resolutions look like through a educators lens and how this structure can help you build compelling and rigorous instruction.
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Bradley Moss

Arts Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A329

1:10pm MDT

Using WIDA Can Do Indicators to lesson plan for ML students OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Using WIDA Can Do Indicators to lesson plan for ML students
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Krista Foncault

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Krista Edwards

Instructional Coach
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A314

1:10pm MDT

Making Parent Communication Easy with ParentSquare Studio Editor OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Do you struggle to consistently communicate learning topics, assignment due dates, upcoming tests, and important deadlines to parents? Would you like a quick and easy way to send out a weekly communication to parents? At this session you will learn how to use Studio Editor in Parent Square to create newsletter templates that you can quickly update and send out to parents to keep them informed of what is happening in your classroom. Parents love the easy to read format of the newsletters and it streamlines the process for you, saving you time and improving parent communication.
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avatar for Angela Alires

Angela Alires

Teacher, Alta High School
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

TENTATIVE: Seven Easy & Effective Strategies to Infuse Inquiry and Collaboration to Boost Rigor OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
In this session, immerse yourself in seven easy and innovative inquiry-infused strategies that promise to elevate rigor and engagement in your classroom. These strategies are not only simple to implement but also require minimal preparation, making them accessible to teachers of all experience levels. Join us to discover practical techniques that immediately enhance student learning and engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to infuse your classroom with inquiry-based strategies that amplify rigor, collaboration, student engagement, and relational capacity.
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Amy Guyaux

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Jay Rudel

AVID Specialist
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Recalibrate – Creating a Positive Culture in Your Classroom and School OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Ready to build a culture that inspires and empowers? This session draws on key insights from Jimmy Casas' book Recalibrate to help you create a positive, values-driven environment in your classroom and school. We’ll explore practical strategies around leading from a strong core of personal values, cultivating leadership at every level, viewing school culture through the eyes of others, and pushing beyond "good enough" to achieve greatness. Whether you're a classroom teacher or school leader, you'll leave with actionable tips and renewed energy to elevate your school culture and inspire those around you.
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A322

1:10pm MDT

Understanding Business Chemistry to Build Better Relationships & Communication OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Unlock the power of Business Chemistry to improve your communication, collaboration, and overall success with those around you—whether it's teammates, administrators, parents, or PLCs. In this interactive session, we’ll dive into the four distinct Business Chemistry types, explore what each type needs to feel supported, and discuss how to flex your approach for more effective relationships. You’ll leave with practical strategies to better navigate team dynamics, engage with parents, and foster stronger partnerships with school leadership. Get ready to learn, reflect, and connect in a way that brings out the best in everyone.
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Mindy Robison

Director of Middle Schools
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Roles of a Teacher Leader OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Lead from the Classroom: In this session, I will explain the Utah Roles of a Teacher Leader adopted by the USBE. Drawing from my experiences as a classroom teacher and a Utah Teacher Fellow, I will demonstrate how teachers, when empowered, can use their voices to advocate for positive changes in school culture, curriculum, and policy.
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Fangaafa Tuifua

Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Unlocking Vocabulary: Including Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Instruction OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
We will review best practices of modeling language using Augmentative and Alternative Communication for both SPED and Gen Ed Teachers. The session will also focus on the details of including vocabulary planning and teaching for instruction (and including OTRs) and follow a detailed roadmap.

Facilitating Language in Instruction Roadmap:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVq0AB7Fs/UqP43GCw5evcE-kyguvjww/view?utm_content=DAGVq0AB7Fs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h328c3e78eb

Explicit Symbol Teaching for AAC/Vocabulary:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgK1K3dRA/mzmQyx6Z64SxMJQS9OCaEw/view?utm_content=DAGgK1K3dRA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h21404b9e0b
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avatar for Michaela Ball

Michaela Ball

Speech Language Pathologist / Teacher Specialist
Michaela Ball is a CCC-SLP who works with students in the Canyons School District in Sandy, UT and serves on the district’s assistive technology team.She began her journey working in film as a production sound recordist and now uses her filmmaking skills in conjunction with providing... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Design Smarter, Not Harder: Canva's Magic/AI Features Explored OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Imagine having a suite of AI enabled tools that effortlessly helps you brainstorm creative activities, new assessment ideas, create quizzes, synthesize student responses in a whiteboard, modify images and remove backgrounds all in one place. With Canva's Magic Studio, you can streamline your workflow, leaving you more time to focus on what truly matters—connecting with your students and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Whether you're crafting materials, developing project outlines, or simply looking for a fresh way to collaborate in a whiteboard, Magic Studio is here to inspire and support your creation journey.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

*Please note, if you are newer to Canva, this is an Intermediate/Advanced session. If you have not already mastered ALL of the below skills, please attend the previous Canva session: Unlock creativity in the classroom with Canva prior to attending this more advanced session:
  • Login to Canva
  • Switch which Canva team you are working in
  • Find all of your previous Canva projects and sort projects
  • Add new folders in the Projects tab
  • Import resources from other sources to Canva, including PDF’s, images, slides, etc.
  • Copy Canva projects from one team to another
  • Search and use the filters to find Canva templates to get started
  • Know how to rename your design
  • Search and filter Canva’s design elements (images, videos, audio, graphics, etc.) to add in the Canva editor
  • Basic element editing: changing hex code colors on graphics, removing the background of a photo, flipping an element, playing with layers of elements, etc.
  • Add and edit text
  • Different ways you can share/present your Canva creation
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avatar for Amy Delair

Amy Delair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva
Amy DeLair is an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of experience in public education in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. Amy is passionate about social emotional learning, student voice and choice, and finding effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

How to Support Healthy Conflict in a Team OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Teachers will learn about the differences between healthy and unhealthy conflict, why conflict is scary, how to facilitate healthy conflict in a team, and how to respond to unhealthy conflict.
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avatar for Leigh Ann Fisher

Leigh Ann Fisher

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
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Julie Butler

Teacher Specialists/Coaching Coordinator, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Prompting with Purpose: Elevating Instruction Through Research-Based Strategies OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
(Part 2 of 3 in a Series) Move beyond basic prompting and learn how to use MagicSchool AI with purpose. This session dives into research-based prompting strategies that align with key instructional goals like scaffolding complex tasks, promoting academic language, and fostering inquiry-based learning. You’ll explore how to design prompts that deepen student thinking, support multilingual learners, and enhance formative assessment. Leave with ready-to-use examples and the confidence to apply them in your own classroom.
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avatar for Emma Moss

Emma Moss

DTL Specialist + AI Co-Leaad, Canyons School District
Emma's main role is as a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District. Emma also currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Education Program Director. In addition to her current roles, Emma Moss founded the Utah AI Collaborative... Read More →
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Jonathan Stewart

Teacher Specialist & AI Co-Lead, Canyons School District
Jonathan Stewart has worked in education for over 20 years, first as a school psychologist and then as an advocate for technology integration in the classroom as part of the Canyons School District's Digital Teaching and Learning team. He currently works as an AI project co-lead for... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A211

1:10pm MDT

McGraw-Hill Curriculum for High School Math OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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avatar for Allison Duncan

Allison Duncan

HS Math Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

AI for the Assist: Focused Feedback for Student Writers OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
In this presentation, we will explore the use of Custom Writing Chatbots in MagicSchoolAI as writing coaches for students in an AP Human Geography class. These chatbots provide personalized feedback, guidance, and support, helping students enhance their writing skills and develop their analytical abilities. I will demonstrate how to customize these chatbots to meet specific classroom needs and student learning objectives.

My co-presenting teacher, Jordan Smith (who teaches AP Human Geography), will share her firsthand experiences and anecdotes about from the training we did at Brighton in October of 2024; to our collaboration in building a chatbot that would address her specific needs; to how her students have utilized the chatbot, the impact it had on their writing process, especially in getting more frequent practice with the FRQ writing format they will be assessed on with the AP exam, and the overall improvements observed in their work as a result.

Together, we aim to demonstrate the potential of AI in education, showcasing how teachers can effectively implement and customize these chatbots to foster student engagement and success in writing beyond an ELA classroom.
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avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

Education Specialist, Canyons School District
Scott Christensen brings nearly 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and specialist in grades K-12 in public schools and charter schools from Washington State, Florida, North Dakota, and Utah. He has taught English/Language Arts in grades 7-11, including... Read More →
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Jordan Smith

Social Studies
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

MagicSchool for Writing Support OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
This presentation will share experiences using MagicSchool as a support for students in creative writing and language arts classrooms. Students often turn to AI for final products when they misunderstand or want to avoid work. In response, guided and focused use of AI in the initial stages of creative or critical production can delineate appropriate use – and actually encourage original thinking. We will discuss the uses and limitations of selected tools in MagicSchool, and we will show how to set them up for moderated student use, as they brainstorm and develop ideas for projects and writing.
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avatar for Louis Sherman

Louis Sherman

Secondary ELA Teacher
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Christopher Lauriano

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I'm currently finishing my 12th year in education, the first eight years I taught mathematics, robotics, and coding. I'm currently the instructional coach for Canyons Virtual Academy and Diamond Ridge. I earned my bachelors and teaching credential from Cal State Long Beach and my... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A236

1:10pm MDT

Navigating AI Usage: When to Stop, Use Caution, or Go with AI OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
This session introduces the AI Traffic Light System—a framework to help educators determine when to prohibit AI use (red), when to allow cautious use with guidelines (yellow), and when to encourage AI as a valuable tool (green). Participants will explore practical examples, discuss best practices, and see how AI-powered chatbots can support student learning while maintaining academic integrity. Walk away with concrete strategies and adaptable ideas for your own classroom!
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Wendy Shields

wendy.shields1@canyonsdistrict.org
I teach English at Brighton; I want to learn more about additional technology websites, that work well with Canvas.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Canyons 101: Canvas and Skyward are your friends OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
This would be for new teachers/ teacher new to canvas/skyward as a 101 course for canvas and skyward. Quick tips and tricks as well as a quick breakdown.
Presenter
avatar for Lindsey Hausknecht

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Melissa Wilkes

Instructional Coach
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
A220

1:10pm MDT

Read 180 Workshop (Comprehension) - For Literacy Teachers OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
Use student data to target RDI lessons, explore HMH Ed resources, deepen Workshop lessons, and strengthen routines with Academic Discussion strategies.
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avatar for Lanae Goates

Lanae Goates

Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
This is my 21st year in education.  I have taught 2nd-6th grade at the elementary level.  I have been an instructional coach for 12 years. I have my Reading, Math, ESL, Coaching, and EdTech Endorsement.  I am also LETRS Certified.  I have been working for the past 3 years in secondary... Read More →
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Alisa Hyer

Secondary Literacy Instruction Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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1:10pm MDT

Building a Community of Writers (K-2) OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 3:30pm MDT
Bernice and I are working with our USBE literacy coaches, Stacy Packard, Sara Leonard, and Leigh Anstadt to present after a PL with the state around writing. We are not clear of how many sessions needed but we are thinking we have a session 1a and 1b-reccomending that you attend 1a (learning) before 1b (application). We will also have Scott Christensen presenting with us.
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avatar for Stacy Packard

Stacy Packard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District/USBE
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Leigh Anstadt

Coach, Canyons School District
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Sara Leonard

Instructional coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 3:30pm MDT
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2:20pm MDT

Active Engagement through Close Reading OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A313

2:20pm MDT

AI4K12 OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A162

2:20pm MDT

Expanding Your Skills with Micro:Bits OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
This hands-on, intermediate session is designed for those with some experience using Micro:bits and block coding programs. During the session, teachers will gain a deeper understanding of Microsoft’s MakeCode platform and will learn how to create complex programs that utilize variables and conditionals. Additionally, teachers will have multiple opportunities to design and test their own programs and discuss how robotics can be used to teach students critical thinking skills.
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avatar for Braxton Thornley

Braxton Thornley

Senior Technology Trainer, UEN - Utah Education Network
Braxton specializes in using technology to personalize learning and utilizing artificial intelligence to promote student success. Before joining UEN’s professional development team, Braxton worked as a high school language arts teacher and digital learning coach in Jordan School... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
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2:20pm MDT

Getting Started with MagicSchool for Students OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
In this introductory session focused on student tools, participants will learn how to create and launch student rooms, customize student tools, and share student rooms with others
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Allan Schagene

Trainer, Magic School AI
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
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2:20pm MDT

How to make your discussions more engaging | Whiteboarding in Canvas OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
In this session we will cover the basics of using Lucidspark, a collaborative digital whiteboard, to enhance your class discussion and make them more engaging for all students.  Here are a couple key concepts we will review: 
  • Tips for structuring successful discussion boards | frames, paths, table of contents
  • How to use facilitator controls to focus student collaboration | locking, hiding, call student to me
  • Review different ways students can engage within the collaborative board | stickies, emojis, comments
  • Walkthrough how to embed collaborative Lucidspark boards onto the Canvas page | black L in the RCE
  • Try it out | try out a few example activities together and then make your own discussion board
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avatar for Vanessa Cicero

Vanessa Cicero

Coach and Trainer, Lucid for Education
Classroom Teacher (7 years), EdTech Coach (7 years), and Lucid Coach and Trainer (3 years)
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
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2:20pm MDT

Navigating the Information Jungle: Strategies for Teaching Information Literacy OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
In today’s digital landscape, the internet serves as both a treasure trove of information and a minefield of misinformation. During this session, participants will delve into essential strategies for navigating this complex terrain. Information literacy involves critically evaluating online content to discern reliable sources. Media fluency hones the ability to decode media messages, recognize biases, and interpret visuals. The SIFT method, comprised of the steps "Stop," "Investigate," "Find," and "Trace," empowers students to dissect online information effectively. Additionally, fostering critical thinking is crucial for mitigating misinformation. Lastly, educators can creatively integrate information literacy into classrooms, ensuring students develop essential skills for evaluating and engaging with digital content. Let’s embrace the internet’s power while staying vigilant against misinformation!
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avatar for Dani Sloan

Dani Sloan

EdTech Instructor, Utah Education Network
Dr. Dani Sloan helps educators lead, research, and teach digital citizenship. She's a UEN Product Manager, U of U Instructor, former Elementary Teacher, and current mom to a sixth grader. She's passionate about preparing students for a digital world, her dachshunds, and terrible reality... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
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2:20pm MDT

Lead Smarter, Not Harder: Tech Tools for Admin Efficiency OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Tired of spending too much time on tasks that should be simple? This session is designed specifically for principals and assistant principals looking to streamline their workload. Learn how to use tech tools to revise emails, create with AI chatbots, explore how Canva Sheets can make data more visual and easier to interpret, and discover ways to simplify newsletters or bulk-create documents. Walk away with practical strategies and tools that help you focus more on leadership and less on logistics.
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avatar for Katie Gebhardt

Katie Gebhardt

Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist, Canyons School District
Katie is a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist in Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. Katie has a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Iowa State University. She has worked in education for 18 years as a specialist, Instructional Coach... Read More →
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Jonathan Stewart

Teacher Specialist & AI Co-Lead, Canyons School District
Jonathan Stewart has worked in education for over 20 years, first as a school psychologist and then as an advocate for technology integration in the classroom as part of the Canyons School District's Digital Teaching and Learning team. He currently works as an AI project co-lead for... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A214

2:20pm MDT

Level Up Your Math Game: Become a Math Ninja FILLING
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Join us on an action-packed adventure through the daring and thrilling world of math! Participate in an engaging series of challenges that combine play, movement, and discourse to help K-5 students master essential math skills. Inspire and develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning abilities in your students. Build a growth mindset and tackle math challenges with confidence and reflection. Unleash your inner math ninja!
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Cindy Rowley

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Abigail Müller

Kindergarten Teacher, Canyons School District
I’m an Elementary Educator of Littles that loves using technology to help them create, collaborate, communicate, and think critically.
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A329

2:20pm MDT

TBA OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
TBA
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Heidi Vincent

Instructional Coach
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Jessica Tyler

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
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2:20pm MDT

Boost Your Efficiency: Teacher Hacks and Shortcuts OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
We would like to share with teachers a collection of quick but very helpful technology shortcuts that can make creating and using technology easier. Tips will include Google workspace programs, Outlook, and Canvas.
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avatar for Michelle Hall

Michelle Hall

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Nicole Rudes

6th Grade Math Teacher, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A320

2:20pm MDT

Integrating Building Thinking Classrooms in Small & Intentional Ways OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
We all know Building Thinking Classrooms is the new hype! Incorporating all 14 Practices simultaneously (or even at all) is overwhelming. I’ll share the strategic and meaningful ways I’ve incorporated these practices without supplanting all the other things I was doing well or that were working already.
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avatar for Katie Nelson

Katie Nelson

Second Best Teacher, Canyons School District
Katie Nelson has taught a total of 15 years--14 years in general education and 1 year of special education resource for online learners. She currently teaches math intervention for 7th & 8th graders. Katie is a proponent of high-quality public school choice options. She strives to... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A311

2:20pm MDT

Supporting Language Development through the Creative Process OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
All students need and deserve the opportunity to be creative! All students also need and deserve to develop and practice academic and social language skills. We will engage in and practice language-development strategies that are essential for all students as they learn to be creative independent artists, successful students, and engaged learners. We will explore and use simple digital and traditional tools that support the creative process as we learn.
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avatar for Mindy Curtis

Mindy Curtis

District BTS Elementary Arts Specialist, Canyons School District
Dr. Mindy Curtis has been teaching, writing, devising, directing, choreographing, and producing in theatres, schools, and non-profit venues across the U.S. for decades. Her educational and theatrical work has consistently explored the power of content integration, collaborative creation... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A309

2:20pm MDT

Using WIDA Can Do Indicators to lesson plan for ML students OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Using WIDA Can Do Indicators to lesson plan for ML students
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Krista Foncault

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Krista Edwards

Instructional Coach
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A314

2:20pm MDT

Implementation of QTEL OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Quick review of QTEL philosophy and implementation of it in your school
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Courtney Long

Administrator
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A336

2:20pm MDT

Making Parent Communication Easy with ParentSquare Studio Editor OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Do you struggle to consistently communicate learning topics, assignment due dates, upcoming tests, and important deadlines to parents? Would you like a quick and easy way to send out a weekly communication to parents? At this session you will learn how to use Studio Editor in Parent Square to create newsletter templates that you can quickly update and send out to parents to keep them informed of what is happening in your classroom. Parents love the easy to read format of the newsletters and it streamlines the process for you, saving you time and improving parent communication.
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avatar for Angela Alires

Angela Alires

Teacher, Alta High School
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A315

2:20pm MDT

Making Your Data Visible and Meaningful with Looker Studio OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
This session will introduce educators to Google Looker Studio as a powerful tool for visualizing and analyzing classroom data. Participants will learn how to create interactive dashboards that make information easy to understand for students, parents, and teachers. With the help of Looker Studio, teachers can encourage students to reflect on their data and set meaningful goals.
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avatar for Hulya Kablan

Hulya Kablan

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A333

2:20pm MDT

TENTATIVE: Seven Easy & Effective Strategies to Infuse Inquiry and Collaboration to Boost Rigor OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
In this session, immerse yourself in seven easy and innovative inquiry-infused strategies that promise to elevate rigor and engagement in your classroom. These strategies are not only simple to implement but also require minimal preparation, making them accessible to teachers of all experience levels. Join us to discover practical techniques that immediately enhance student learning and engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to infuse your classroom with inquiry-based strategies that amplify rigor, collaboration, student engagement, and relational capacity.
Presenter
avatar for Amy Guyaux

Amy Guyaux

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Jay Rudel

AVID Specialist
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A234

2:20pm MDT

Recalibrate – Creating a Positive Culture in Your Classroom and School OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Ready to build a culture that inspires and empowers? This session draws on key insights from Jimmy Casas' book Recalibrate to help you create a positive, values-driven environment in your classroom and school. We’ll explore practical strategies around leading from a strong core of personal values, cultivating leadership at every level, viewing school culture through the eyes of others, and pushing beyond "good enough" to achieve greatness. Whether you're a classroom teacher or school leader, you'll leave with actionable tips and renewed energy to elevate your school culture and inspire those around you.
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A322

2:20pm MDT

Metacognition strategies OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
We'd like to share strategies to support student metacognition at the start or end of class. After presenting about what metacognition is and why it's important, we'd like to present a variety of AVID strategies that are fairly low prep that can support greater metacognition and inquiry among learners. At the end, we'd challenge our session members to implement one of these strategies in their classroom come fall of 2025.
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avatar for Susie Baer Young

Susie Baer Young

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A215

2:20pm MDT

Transform traditional assignments & capture student learning with Canva OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
In this hands-on workshop, participants will be guided through ways Canva can support what you’re already doing in your classroom and transform your traditional projects and assignments. We will explore how students can use Canva to demonstrate their understanding of the topic through their creation of visually engaging materials. You’ll see authentic examples of student projects in Canva and have time to get started on your own project idea. Come ready to dream, create, and share Canva ideas with your colleagues!

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

*Please note, if you are newer to Canva, this is an Intermediate/Advanced session. If you have not already mastered ALL of the below skills, please attend the previous Canva session: Unlock creativity in the classroom with Canva prior to attending this more advanced session:
  • Login to Canva
  • Switch which Canva team you are working in
  • Find all of your previous Canva projects and sort projects
  • Add new folders in the Projects tab
  • Import resources from other sources to Canva, including PDF’s, images, slides, etc.
  • Copy Canva projects from one team to another
  • Search and use the filters to find Canva templates to get started
  • Know how to rename your design
  • Search and filter Canva’s design elements (images, videos, audio, graphics, etc.) to add in the Canva editor
  • Basic element editing: changing hex code colors on graphics, removing the background of a photo, flipping an element, playing with layers of elements, etc.
  • Add and edit text
  • Different ways you can share/present your Canva creation

Presenter
avatar for Amy Delair

Amy Delair

Canva Learning Consultant, Canva
Amy DeLair is an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of experience in public education in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. Amy is passionate about social emotional learning, student voice and choice, and finding effective ways to integrate technology into the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A176

2:20pm MDT

Your Class, Your Bot: Building Custom Chatbots for Elevated Learning OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
(Part 3 of 3 in a Series): Ready to take your AI use to the next level? In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to build custom AI chatbots using MagicSchool AI that align with your specific teaching goals. Whether you want a feedback-giving mentor, a vocabulary coach, or a Socratic discussion partner, you’ll explore how to design bots that transform classroom interactions, support differentiation, and elevate student voice. No coding required—just creativity, intention, and a clear instructional purpose.
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avatar for Emma Moss

Emma Moss

DTL Specialist + AI Co-Leaad, Canyons School District
Emma's main role is as a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District. Emma also currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Education Program Director. In addition to her current roles, Emma Moss founded the Utah AI Collaborative... Read More →
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Scott Christensen

Education Specialist, Canyons School District
Scott Christensen brings nearly 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and specialist in grades K-12 in public schools and charter schools from Washington State, Florida, North Dakota, and Utah. He has taught English/Language Arts in grades 7-11, including... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A211

2:20pm MDT

Augmentative & Alternative Communication Speed Dating - Creating Social Connections Through Tech and Robust Access OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
We will explore several Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) applications on iPads (TouchChat, LAMP, CoughDrop, Avaz) through interactive activities that highlight the need for robust vocabulary.
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avatar for Michaela Ball

Michaela Ball

Speech Language Pathologist / Teacher Specialist
Michaela Ball is a CCC-SLP who works with students in the Canyons School District in Sandy, UT and serves on the district’s assistive technology team.She began her journey working in film as a production sound recordist and now uses her filmmaking skills in conjunction with providing... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A318

2:20pm MDT

Choice Matters: Unlocking Engagement, Differentiation, and Enrichment Through Universal Design for Learning OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Applying UDL strategies in the classroom to enhance student engagement.
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avatar for Jessica Edwards

Jessica Edwards

instructional coach, Canyons School District
I have been in education for 16 years with 15 years as a social studies teacher and one whole year as an instructional coach! I love getting to support teachers and see all the amazing things that they are doing in their classrooms! #bestjobever In my "free" time, I attempt to keep... Read More →
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Kami Merchant

Social Studies Teacher Corner Canyon High School
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A209

2:20pm MDT

Raíces y Alas: A Call to Empower, Elevate, and Build Bridges for Latino Educators OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
This session will explore how districts can build sustainable pathways to leadership for Latino educators by identifying talent, supporting development, and fostering a culture of inclusion and mentorship. Participants will examine current barriers and promising practices for breaking through them—while also building bridges through culturally responsive leadership models. Attendees will leave with strategies to empower emerging leaders, strengthen recruitment and retention, and celebrate the cultural assets Latino educators bring to our schools.
Presenter
avatar for Amy Gutierrez

Amy Gutierrez

ML Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Amy has dedicated the past 24 years to education in various capacities, starting as a middle and high school ESL and Spanish teacher, then serving as a Culture and Equity Coordinator. Currently, she is a Teacher Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. Throughout her... Read More →
avatar for Jose Enriquez

Jose Enriquez

Founder and CEO, Latinos in Action
Is the Founder and CEO of the nationally-recognized Latinos In Action program and Founding President of the UTAH-ALAS affiliate. He is an immigrant that was born in El Salvador and grew up in EAST L.A He attributes much of his success to his hard-working mother who sacrificed everything... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A213

2:20pm MDT

Ignite Learning with Coding & Robotics: Engaging Middle School Classrooms OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Discover how to seamlessly integrate computer science and robotics into any middle school subject! Join the Middle School Computer Science Integration Team as they showcase the engaging and hands-on use of Climate Action Kits and a few other easy to implement computer science lessons. This interactive session will demonstrate creative ways to bring coding, robotics, and real-world problem-solving into your classroom—no matter the subject you teach. Walk away with practical strategies, lesson ideas, and inspiration to make STEM learning accessible and exciting for all students!
Presenter
avatar for Leslie Allen

Leslie Allen

Specialist, Canyons School District
avatar for Patricia Larkin

Patricia Larkin

CTE Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A238

2:20pm MDT

Red Folder Tour: Resources for your ELA Classroom OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
This would be a curated folder of ideas our ELA teachers gathered from NCTE as well as have tried in their classroom.
Presenter
avatar for Lindsey Hausknecht

Lindsey Hausknecht

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
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Amy Stanton

8th grade ELA
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A220

2:20pm MDT

Creative Learning in Nearpod OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Teachers will learn how to use creative options in nearpod to increase student engagement.
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Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A331

2:20pm MDT

Inquiry and AI in the Social Studies Classroom OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
incorporating AI to increase inquiry in social studies
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avatar for Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A240

2:20pm MDT

MagicSchool for Writing Support OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
This presentation will share experiences using MagicSchool as a support for students in creative writing and language arts classrooms. Students often turn to AI for final products when they misunderstand or want to avoid work. In response, guided and focused use of AI in the initial stages of creative or critical production can delineate appropriate use – and actually encourage original thinking. We will discuss the uses and limitations of selected tools in MagicSchool, and we will show how to set them up for moderated student use, as they brainstorm and develop ideas for projects and writing.
Presenter
avatar for Louis Sherman

Louis Sherman

Secondary ELA Teacher
avatar for Christopher Lauriano

Christopher Lauriano

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I'm currently finishing my 12th year in education, the first eight years I taught mathematics, robotics, and coding. I'm currently the instructional coach for Canyons Virtual Academy and Diamond Ridge. I earned my bachelors and teaching credential from Cal State Long Beach and my... Read More →
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A236

2:20pm MDT

Language Launch: Supporting Newcomers - For Literacy Teachers OPEN SEATS
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
Join fellow secondary administrators and coaches for a focused session on using the HMH Ed Program Activity Report and NWEA MAP School Profile Report. Learn how to analyze key data, identify trends, and apply insights to support instruction and improve outcomes school-wide.
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avatar for Lanae Goates

Lanae Goates

Secondary Literacy Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
This is my 21st year in education.  I have taught 2nd-6th grade at the elementary level.  I have been an instructional coach for 12 years. I have my Reading, Math, ESL, Coaching, and EdTech Endorsement.  I am also LETRS Certified.  I have been working for the past 3 years in secondary... Read More →
avatar for Alisa Hyer

Alisa Hyer

Secondary Literacy Instruction Coach, Canyons School District
Tuesday June 3, 2025 2:20pm - 3:30pm MDT
A229
 
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