2025 Elevated Teaching Summit: Full Schedule

Vision

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.

10:00am MDT

MagicSchool's Chat with Docs OPEN SEATS

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

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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.

Presenter

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 →

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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Elementary Teachers Middle School Teachers High School Teachers Admin

11:10am MDT

Wonders Newcomer Lessons for Language Aquisition OPEN SEATS

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

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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.

Presenter

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.

Emily Russo

Tuesday June 3, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm MDT
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Elementary Teachers

1:10pm MDT

Wonders Newcomer Lessons for Language Aquisition OPEN SEATS

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

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Presenter

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District

Emily Russo

Tuesday June 3, 2025 1:10pm - 2:10pm MDT
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Elementary Teachers

2:20pm MDT

Supporting Language Development through the Creative Process OPEN SEATS

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

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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.

Presenter

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
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Elementary Teachers Middle School Teachers High School Teachers

9:40am MDT

Recess Reinvented: Systems for Student Success & Staff Support OPEN SEATS

Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT

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In this training, attendees will learn how recess systems can positively impact student behavior, foster engagement, and create a safer, more enjoyable play environment for all students. We’ll explore strategies for supporting recess aides through effective meetings, clear communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Walk away with practical tools to enhance recess staff support, promote positive interactions, and ensure recess is a time for students to thrive together.

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