TransformED 2026

TransformED 2026

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8:30am EDT

KEYNOTE: Visible Learning: From Big Ideas To Practice! Secondary Middle School at ParksideTommy Thompson

Building Belonging in Jackson County: Bringing Best Buddies to K–12 Schools Middle School at ParksideLydia Goff, MSW

The New Age of Changing Behavior Middle School at ParksideMadison Lilley • Caitlin Williams

Dollars & Decisions; Personal Finance Reimagined: Less Lecture, More Action Middle School at ParksideJanelle Merritt

Fact vs. Fiction: Mastering Your Stories Middle School at ParksideKelsea Roe

Google Slides: Tips, Tricks, & Time Savers Middle School at ParksideDarcy Heselschwerdt

How to implement academic interventions and progress monitoring to support student growth: a workshop for elementary educators Middle School at ParksideCourtney Chamberlain • Dana Garcia

Literacy and Family Engagement Middle School at ParksideHolly Nelson

Meaningful Fact Fluency Development and Assessment: Addition/Subtraction Fluency Middle School at ParksideKait Marie

Preparing for PA 146: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know Middle School at ParksideMaeghan McCormick

Ready, Set, Grow: How High Quality Preschool Sparks Kindergarten Success Middle School at ParksideWendy Bell • Karyn Head

Artificial Intelligence and the Whole Child Middle School at ParksideRachael Harris

Children and Grief Middle School at ParksideErika Van Poppel, MA, LPC

Classroom Environment and Structures (Elementary) Middle School at ParksideTami Morrow

Seasons of Teaching: Rooted, Resilient and Rising: A Teacher Cafe' Middle School at ParksideErin Slater • Becky Burton • Julie Page

Thriving in Teaching: Wellness Practices for Educators Middle School at ParksideDelilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Modeling with Meaning: Using CORE vocabulary Effectively Middle School at ParksideElisabeth Mills • Lynnelle Tans

Canva Power Hour Middle School at ParksideJeanelle Wonders

The Value of Read Alouds in the Upper Elementary Classroom Middle School at ParksideAmy Reynolds • Jessica Stoker

9:55am EDT

Stronger Together: Activating Family Partnerships in MTSS Middle School at ParksideAmy Basket

Unlocking The Potential For Students To Drive Their Learning Middle School at ParksideTommy Thompson

More Than a Story: Using Interactive Read-Aloud to Build a Community of Meaning-Makers Middle School at ParksideLisa Pinkerton Ph.D.

Restorative Practices: Building Relationships to Improve Student Outcomes Middle School at ParksideKim Brown

Starting an Astronomy Club Middle School at ParksideTravis Marlow • Steve Albee-Scott, Ph.D. • Steve Tuckey

"You want me to 'read' what?" Using primary and secondary sources in your classroom. Middle School at ParksideErika Sponsler

A Physical Educator's PLEA: Incorporate MOVEMENT in your classrooms! Middle School at ParksideAlison Resor • Janet Devine

K-2 Classroom Management and Transition Strategies Middle School at ParksideChelsea Siedzik

Using AI to Design Better Tests in Less Time Middle School at ParksideDon Beck • Kim Nichols

Beyond Accuracy: Understanding What Students Do When They Read Middle School at ParksideMaeghan McCormick

Designing for Discovery: Bringing Argument‑Driven Inquiry to Life Middle School at ParksideWilliam Montgomery

Intro to Literacy Essential 4 PLAYBOOK: Phonological Awareness Middle School at ParksideHolly Nelson

Intro to Literacy Essential 6 PLAYBOOK: Writing Middle School at ParksideDarcy Heselschwerdt

Manipulatives for Secondary Mathematics Middle School at ParksideNicole Vaughn

Meaningful Fact Fluency Development and Assessment: Multiplication Middle School at ParksideKait Marie

Preparing for PA 146: What Secondary Teachers Need to Know Middle School at ParksideSandy White

Ready, Set, Grow: How High Quality Preschool Sparks Kindergarten Success Middle School at ParksideWendy Bell • Karyn Head

Every Brain Belongs: Building Inclusive Classrooms Middle School at ParksideMeredith Berry

Children and Grief Middle School at ParksideErika Van Poppel, MA, LPC

Confidently Responding to Behavior (Elementary) Middle School at ParksideTami Morrow

Connect Reflect and Renew Middle School at ParksideJoyce Hicks • Fran Adams

Looking Beneath the Surface: Understanding Trauma, Behavior, and Educator Well-Being Middle School at ParksideAlexandra Brankovich-Esham,MS,Med, LPC, CAADC

Seasons of Teaching: Rooted, Resilient and Rising: A Teacher Cafe' Middle School at ParksideJulie Page • Erin Slater • Becky Burton

Step Into My Shoes: Uncovering Blind Spots Middle School at ParksideKelsea Roe

Strengthening Student Relationships and Engagement Middle School at ParksideDelilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Unlocking the Secrets to Staff & Student Well-Being: Escape Room Middle School at ParksideKara Klotz

AAC Apps Training Middle School at ParksideElisabeth Mills • Lynnelle Tans

Unlock Your Well-being: Balance is the Key Middle School at ParksideAngela Blood Starr

Game On! Gamification 101 Middle School at ParksideJeanelle Wonders

Inclusion is Evolving - Are You? Middle School at ParksideShelley Moore Ph.D.

Using Place as Text & Teacher: Entry Points to Place-Based Education Middle School at ParksideAnna Balzer • Lisa Voelker

Using Verse Novels in MS/HS ELA and Social Studies Classrooms Middle School at ParksideJenny Sanford • Becky Schwartz

Become a Google Gemini Certified Educator Middle School at ParksidePaul Smith

11:20am EDT

More Than a Story: Using Interactive Read-Aloud to Build a Community of Meaning-Makers Middle School at ParksideLisa Pinkerton Ph.D.

Starting an Astronomy Club Middle School at ParksideTravis Marlow • Steve Albee-Scott, Ph.D. • Steve Tuckey

The Power of Voice: Creating Space for Perspective and Authentic Engagement Middle School at ParksideSheri Butters

Building Belonging in Jackson County: Bringing Best Buddies to K–12 Schools Middle School at ParksideLydia Goff, MSW

Dollars & Decisions: Personal Finance Reimagined: Less Lecture, More Action Middle School at ParksideJanelle Merritt

Using Micro Data for In-Class Tier I Differentiation Middle School at ParksideStephanie Kristovic

ASVAB Utilization for Career Exploration Middle School at ParksideJordan Morrison

Beyond the Checklist: Rethinking Graduation in Michigan Middle School at ParksideRashell Bowerman

Breaking Down the Walls: Building a Successful Interdisciplinary STEM Program Middle School at ParksideShane Menard • Kaitlyn O'Brien

Let Them Think: Lifting Student Voice Through Building Thinking Classroom’s Foundational Practices Middle School at ParksideWilliam Montgomery

Outdoor Learning at the Dahlem Environmental Education Center Middle School at ParksideHannah Schauer

Teaching Students to Think Like Readers and Writers Middle School at ParksideSandy White

The Secondary Science Teacher Lounge Middle School at Parkside

Go Green, Go Competitive: Creating Our Envirothon Team and Green School Legacy Middle School at ParksideMarcelo Leonardi

From Small-Town Classroom to National Geographic Expedition Middle School at ParksideDakota Bahlau

Building Resilient Minds : SEL and Employability Middle School at ParksideSydney Sumner

DBT Skills in the Classroom Middle School at ParksideFran Adams

How to stay in it for the long haul: How to consistently show up and be your best to be the educator you aspire to be Middle School at ParksideJoe Zessin

The Coaching Journey: Empowering Practice through Mediated Thinking Middle School at ParksideMax Clark

What's Beneath the Behavior Escape Room Middle School at ParksideKara Klotz

Canva Power Hour Middle School at ParksideJeanelle Wonders

12:20pm EDT

KEYNOTE: Visible Learning: From Big Ideas To Practice! Elementary Middle School at ParksideTommy Thompson

1:45pm EDT

Cultivating Critical Thinking and Engaged Learning Middle School at ParksideAnn Blakeslee, Ph.D. • Kristine Gatchel

More Than a Story: Using Interactive Read-Aloud to Build a Community of Meaning-Makers Middle School at ParksideLisa Pinkerton Ph.D.

Spark & Gauge: Igniting Curiosity, Measuring Progress Middle School at ParksideJamie Isham

Motivational Interviewing in Schools Middle School at ParksideFran Adams "You want me to 'read' what?" Using primary and secondary sources in your classroom. Middle School at ParksideErika Sponsler Holocaust Education: Best Practices to Meet Michigan's Mandate Middle School at ParksideAbby Tanner

K-2 Classroom Management and Transition Strategies Middle School at ParksideChelsea Siedzik

Making Social Studies Engaging with Student Choice and Projects Middle School at ParksideMax Clark

The PBL Shift: Designing Learning that Solves Real Problems Middle School at ParksideWilliam Montgomery

Using Micro Data for In-Class Tier I Differentiation Middle School at ParksideStephanie Kristovic

The Connected Classroom: Simple Strategies That Work Middle School at ParksideJulie Page • Jodi Marsden

Beyond the Checklist: Rethinking Graduation in Michigan Middle School at ParksideRashell Bowerman

Breaking Down the Walls: Building a Successful Interdisciplinary STEM Program Middle School at ParksideShane Menard • Kaitlyn O'Brien

Inspiring Elementary Science Through NGSS Middle School at ParksideKait Marie

Intro to Literacy Essential 2 PLAYBOOK: Read Alouds Middle School at ParksideAmy Reynolds

Intro to Literacy Essential 3 PLAYBOOK: Small Groups Middle School at ParksideDarcy Heselschwerdt

Literacy Essentials 4th & 5th Grade Middle School at ParksideSandy White

Outdoor Learning at the Dahlem Environmental Education Center Middle School at ParksideHannah Schauer

Science of Reading, what is it really? Middle School at ParksideLindsay Mays

The Secondary Math Teacher Lounge Middle School at Parkside

Thinking Math Classrooms Middle School at ParksideNicole Vaughn

Building Relationships and Positive Interactions Middle School at ParksideTami Morrow

From Burnout to Balance: Women's Mental Health for Educators. Middle School at ParksideCourtney Vincent

Looking Beneath the Surface: Understanding Trauma, Behavior, and Educator Well-Being Middle School at ParksideAlexandra Brankovich-Esham,MS,Med, LPC, CAADC

Mental Health Awareness for Educators: Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors Middle School at ParksideDelilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Teacher Resilience: Recognizing and Resetting Automatic Negative Thoughts Middle School at ParksideLilly Mistopoulos

The Promise of Play: From Ideas to Possibilities Middle School at ParksideHolly Nelson

Trauma and Coping Middle School at ParksideRachael Harris

The Big Picture of AT: Tech Tools for Learning, Literacy, and Life Middle School at ParksideElisabeth Mills • Lynnelle Tans

All About (Peri)Menopause Middle School at ParksideDede Rush

Financial Wellbeing for Educators: Practical strategies for financial confidence for long-term success Middle School at ParksideThomas Harris

Prompt & Prep: AI Made Easy Middle School at ParksideJeanelle Wonders

From Spark to Reality: Bringing a Big Idea to Life Middle School at ParksideStephanie Shiro