April 28 PD: Full Schedule

12:30pm CDT

(CHOICE) Beyond Compliance: Leading School Improvement for Lasting Impact LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

School improvement is not a one-time initiative—it’s a continuous process that requires strong leadership, strategic vision, and collaborative effort. This session will equip educational leaders with the tools and strategies needed to drive meaningful and sustainable school improvement.

Speakers

Angela Dick

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TCALC - Presentation Room 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr, Topeka, KS 66606

Pre-K, Teachers who lead school improvement, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Elementary, Teachers who lead school improvement, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Secondary, Teachers who lead school improvement, Instructional Coaches, Principals

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject All content areas
Area Developing & Supporting Leaders

12:30pm CDT

(CHOICE) Got Data? Now What! From Information to Instructional Impact LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

BISHOP

Feedback Survey

PLCS: You've collected the data—now what? This interactive session will empower educators to move beyond data collection and dive into meaningful analysis that drives action. Participants will explore practical strategies for using student data to guide collaborative conversations within the PLC process, identify root causes of learning gaps, and plan targeted instruction that meets diverse student needs. Whether you're new to PLCs or looking to deepen your team's impact, you'll leave with tools, protocols, and a clear roadmap for turning data into results.

Speakers

Geri Parscale Solution Tree

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
BISHOP 3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Pre-K, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Elementary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Secondary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject All content areas
Area Learning Communities

12:30pm CDT

(CHOICE) Level Up Your Questions: Using Diffit.me to Boost Rigor, Engagement, and Student Thinking! LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

TWHS

Feedback Survey

Quality Instruciton

🤔 Ever feel stuck asking the same old questions in class? Shake things up and elevate your students’ thinking with Diffit.me, your new AI-powered questioning assistant! In this dynamic 90-minute session, you'll explore how to craft questions that spark deeper thinking, promote rigorous student discussions, and empower your learners to generate their own challenging questions. Using the High-Level Questioning Rubric as your roadmap, you'll learn practical strategies to move from basic recall to rich analysis, synthesis, and evaluation—all with just a few clicks! 💻✨

Get hands-on practice, collaborate with colleagues, and walk away confident to immediately enhance student engagement and classroom dialogue. Ready to transform your classroom questions from good to GREAT? 🚀

Speakers

Travis True

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools

Travis True is an accomplished professional with a strong foundation in instructional design and development, e-learning, and curriculum development. With a career that spans over 20 years and various roles, including Technology Integration Specialist/Instructional Designer at Topeka... Read More →

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TWHS 2001 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66604

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject Technology Integration
Area Technology Integration

12:30pm CDT

(CHOICE) Supporting Students Managing Anxious Feelings: Recognize. Relax. Record LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

TWHS Auditorium

Feedback Survey

Ci3T

Speakers

Dr. Kathleen Lane

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
TWHS Auditorium 2001 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66604

12:30pm CDT

(CHOICE) Fueling Engagement through Expectations and High-Level Questioning LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT

TCALC - Auditorium

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Quality Instruction: This session explores the powerful connection between teacher expectations and student achievement. Participants will examine how their beliefs about students influence the depth and rigor of questions posed in the classroom. The session will highlight what makes a question high level, how questioning impacts student thinking and discussion, and practical strategies for designing and using questions that push learning forward. Participants will leave with a toolbox of strategies to enhance and refine their questioning practices to deepen learning in their classroom.

Speakers

Karen Flories SeraphimEd

Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
TCALC - Auditorium 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr, Topeka, KS 66606

Pre-K, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Elementary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Instructional Coaches, Principals | Secondary, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Instructional Coaches, Principals

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject All content areas
Area Instructional Strategies

2:15pm CDT

(CHOICE) 6-Step Instructional Approach to Responding to Challenging Behavior LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

TWHS Auditorium

Feedback Survey

Ci3T

Speakers

Dr. Kathleen Lane

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TWHS Auditorium 2001 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66604

2:15pm CDT

(CHOICE) From Foggy to Focused: Power Up Your Teacher Clarity Using SchoolAI! LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

TWHS

Feedback Survey

Quality Instruction

Ever feel like your students are lost in the fog when it comes to understanding lesson goals and expectations? Let's clear things up! Inspired by John Hattie's groundbreaking research, this hands-on session will show you how to transform confusing lessons into crystal-clear learning adventures using SchoolAI.com. You'll learn simple yet powerful strategies to craft precise learning intentions, develop student-friendly success criteria, and build interactive AI-powered resources that keep your students confidently on track. Leave the fog behind—it's time to get focused with SchoolAI!

Speakers

Travis True

Curriculum Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
TWHS 2001 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, KS 66604

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject Technology Integration
Area Technology Integration

2:15pm CDT

(CHOICE) Got Data? Now What! From Information to Instructional Impact LIMITED

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

BISHOP

Feedback Survey

Speakers

Geri Parscale Solution Tree

Monday April 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
BISHOP 3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Grade Level Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Audience Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals
Subject All content areas
Area Learning Communities