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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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
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
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!
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.
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 →
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 →
The last 10 minutes of a lesson are often where learning either sticks—or slips away. What if that time became your most impactful teaching move? In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to strengthen the consolidation phase using strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms and AI-powered listening tools. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas to elevate student voice, connect thinking, and maximize learning—without reworking your entire lesson plan. Instead, we’ll focus on simple shifts that help you finish strong and make student thinking visible right when it matters most.
The last 10 minutes of a lesson are often where learning either sticks—or slips away. What if that time became your most impactful teaching move? In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to strengthen the consolidation phase using strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms and AI-powered listening tools. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas to elevate student voice, connect thinking, and maximize learning—without reworking your entire lesson plan. Instead, we’ll focus on simple shifts that help you finish strong and make student thinking visible right when it matters most.
Teachers do incredible work every day—mentoring peers, leading initiatives, supporting diverse learners—but too often those skills stay hidden in our own classrooms or go unrecognized. Utah’s microcredential system offers a way to turn your expertise into visible, portable, and verified recognition aligned with state standards. In this hands-on session, you’ll: Learn what microcredentials are and why they matter for teachers Explore the list of available Utah microcredentials Draft your 2025 CTESS professional growth goal aligned to a microcredential Start planning your pathway to completion Set personal reminders to help you stay on track Whether you’re looking to showcase your strengths, grow your skills, or take a step toward leadership, microcredentials offer a flexible, teacher-driven way to get USBE credit for what you do best. Leave this session with a plan in place—and a head start on next year.
