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Wednesday
, July 15
AU - Auditorium
12:10pm •
Beyond Self Care: Leading Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators
1:30pm •
Gail Markin Breakout Session
AU - Auditorium Foyer
11:00am •
Conference Registration and Badge Pick-Up
BC 103 - Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center, Room 103
1:30pm •
Coaching Learning Intentions and Success Criteria as Formative Assessment Opportunities
CC Charles Hunter - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Charles Hunter Room (100 Level)
1:30pm •
Are We on the Same Page? Unpacking Reading on Grade Level
2:50pm •
Group Contingencies and the Good Behavior Game for Classroom Management
CC Rondthaller Room - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Rondthaller Room (200 Level)
11:00am •
Presenter's Lounge & Workspace
CC Sage Valley - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Sage Valley Room (100 Level)
1:30pm •
Building Science Thinkers Through Literacy and Data Analysis Strategies
2:50pm •
Data Privacy Basics Live!
CC Shooting Star - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Shooting Star Room (100 Level)
1:30pm •
From Policy to Practice: Navigating Utah’s 2026 Early Literacy Changes
2:50pm •
The Teacher Brain Budget Hack
CC Whiting Room - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Whiting Room Room (200 Level)
1:30pm •
Utah School Safety in 2026: Understanding the Updated Legislative Landscape
2:50pm •
Teacher Reflection and Instruction Data Made Easy With AI
CC Yankee Meadows - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Yankee Meadows Room (100 Level)
1:30pm •
From PD to Practice: A Practical System for PD That Sticks
2:50pm •
Want to make a Canvas Quiz in three minutes? You can.
ED 102 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 102
1:30pm •
Creating a Connected Classroom: Strategies to decrease behaviors and increase academics.
2:50pm •
What Worked When It Mattered? Pandemic Recovery Success in Utah
ED 202 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 202
1:30pm •
Craft Your Digital Teaching Assistant: Building Custom AI Assistants with Google Gemini Gems
2:50pm •
From Generic to Gem: Building Your First Gemini Gems
ED 203 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 203
1:30pm •
Beyond the Basics: Navigating Disciplinary Literacy in the ELA Classroom
2:50pm •
Increasing Student Attendance
ED 204 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 204
1:30pm •
The Dignity Index: How to disagree without being disagreeable
2:50pm •
A Brief Introduction to Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI)
ED 215 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 215
1:30pm •
Rising Above Low Expectation: How to Scaffold Learning for Students
2:50pm •
An Educational Expedition: Rediscovering Educator Joy
ED Level 2 Foyer, East - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Level 2 Foyer
11:00am •
Conference WiFi Informatiion and Tech Support
GC 106 - General Classroom Building, Room 106
1:30pm •
Build the Ramp: AI Tools for Differentiation, Engagement, and Reporting in Rural Middle Level Classrooms
GC 109 - General Classroom Building, Room 109
1:30pm •
Carrots over Sticks: Transforming School Culture Through Positive Incentives
2:50pm •
Rediscovering True Education: Classroom Practices That Actually Work
GC 201 - General Classroom Building, Room 201
1:30pm •
Sing It. Draw It. Learn It!
GC 306 - General Classroom Building, Room 306
1:30pm •
Fractions and Art: Beyond the Pizza
Online Form
11:00am •
Conference Credit
SC 122 - Science Center, Room 122
1:30pm •
Learner-Centered Design: Evidence, Iteration, and Impact
2:50pm •
Using the Early Math Assessment Data
SC 127 - Science Center, Room 127
1:30pm •
Teacher Leaders as the Engine of School Improvement: From Strategy to Practice
2:50pm •
Mobilizing Rural Partnerships: Building Coalitions for Student Success
SC 128 - Science Center, Room 128
1:30pm •
Why PD Sucks (and Why Personalization is the Cure)
2:50pm •
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Rural Utah Schools
TBD
2:30pm •
Refreshment Break
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CC Charles Hunter - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Charles Hunter Room (100 Level
CC Rondthaller Room - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Rondthaller Room (200 Level
CC Sage Valley - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Sage Valley Room (100 Level)
CC Shooting Star - R. Haze Hunter Alumni Center, Shooting Star Room (100 Level)
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ED 102 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 102
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ED 202 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 202
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ED 204 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 204
ED 215 - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Room 215
ED Level 2 Foyer, East - Emma Eccles Jones Education Building, Level 2 Foyer
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GC 106 - General Classroom Building, Room 106
GC 109 - General Classroom Building, Room 109
GC 201 - General Classroom Building, Room 201
GC 306 - General Classroom Building, Room 306
Gym: LUNCH Hall
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SC 016 - Science Center, Room 016
SC 122 - Science Center, Room 122
SC 127 - Science Center, Room 127
SC 128 - Science Center, Room 128
SC 129 - Science Center, Room 129
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Language Arts
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Mathematics
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2 hour In-Depth exploration workshop
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2 hour Playground - hands-on and discussion
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2 Hour Poster Session - informal discussions
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Advanced - considerable experience; significant prerequisite skills required.
Beginner
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20 minute focus on specific solutions or tools (Over The Shoulder)
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Assessment & Data Management
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bring printed handouts to share with attendees if needed
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Conference Info
Conference Information
Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy
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Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.
Intermediate - basic core competency; some prerequisite skills required.
Educational Technology - including Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Exhibitors & Partners Hall
Instructional Coaching
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Keynote
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Keynote Breakout Session
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Keynote Breakouts
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Leadership
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Lunch
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Professional Learning Communities (PLCs & PLNs)
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School-based Mental & Behavioral Health
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Utah Core Curriculum
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1 hour BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Hands-On-Activities
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2 hour Playground - hands on activities and discussions with various small groups during a 2-hour window
2 Hour Poster Session - informal discussions with various small groups during a 2-hour window
20 minute focus on specific solutions or tools (Over The Shoulder)
Activities
Assessment & Data Management
Break
Conference Info
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Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy
Educational Technology
etc.
Exhibitors & Partners Hall
Instructional Coaching
Keynote
Keynote Speaker Session
Leadership
Lunch
Other
PLN's
Presenter Workspace
Presenter's Lounge
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs & PLNs)
Professional Learning Communities - PLC's
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School-based Mental & Behavioral Health
Tech Support
Utah Core Curriculum
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46085
46148
5-6
Adult Education
All
All Grade Levels
Career and Technical Education
Computer Science
CTE
Elementary - grades K - 6
ESL
Health and Physical Education
High School - grades 9 - 12
Instructional Coaching
Language Arts
Leadership
Mathematics
Media Literacy
Mental/Behavioral Health
Middle School / Jr. High - grades 6 - 8
Music
Not Applicable
Other
Performing Arts / Visual Arts
PK - 2
Professional Development
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
STEM / STEAM
World Languages
Audience
All of the Above
Conference Speakers
Counselors or School-based Ment
Counselors or School-based Mental / Behavioral Health Professionals
Counselors or School-based Mental/Behavioral Health Professionals
Curriculum Specialists
District / School Administrators
EdTech Coach / Digital Teaching & Learning Specialists
EdTech Coach/Digital Teaching & Learning Specialists
Everyone
Instructional Coaches
Library Media Specialists
Teachers
Technology Coordinators /
Technology Coordinators / Facilitato
Technology Coordinators / Facilitators
Grade Level
3 - 4
45720
5 - 6
Adult Education
All Grade Levels
Career and Technical Education
Computer Science
Elementary - grades K - 6
ESL
Health and Physical Education
High School - grades 9 - 12
Instructional Coaching
Language Arts
Leadership
Mathematics
Media Literacy
Mental/Behavioral Health
Middle School / Jr. High - grades 6 - 8
Music
Not Applicable
Other
Performing Arts / Visual Arts
PK - 2
Science
Social Science
Social Studies
Special Education
STEM / STEAM
World Languages
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