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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.

Venue: A318 clear filter
Tuesday, June 3
 

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.
Presenter
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
A318

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

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
Presenter
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
A318

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.
Presenter
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
 
Wednesday, June 4
 

9:40am MDT

Using MagicschoolAI to Make Teaching Magic OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Showing teachers how to use Magicschool.AI seemlessly in their classrooms on the student side for supports and on the teacher side to make their lives easier.
Presenter
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. 
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A318

10:50am MDT

Boost Engagement with Cooperative Learning OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
I will be presenting a variety of strategies that can be used with any subject to increase student learning through various interactions where students are talking, improving social skills, and moving.
Presenter
avatar for Amy Hansen

Amy Hansen

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A318

2:15pm MDT

Boost Engagement with Cooperative Learning OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
I will be presenting a variety of strategies that can be used with any subject to increase student learning through various interactions where students are talking, improving social skills, and moving.
Presenter
avatar for Amy Hansen

Amy Hansen

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A318
 
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