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Monday, October 19
 

8:30am EDT

KEYNOTE: Visible Learning: From Big Ideas To Practice! Secondary
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session offers an introduction to Visible Learning and highlights various signature practices outlined in the Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning. Participants begin by exploring the foundational evidence base of Visible Learning (VL), then engage in practical applications primarily focused on the signature practice of Teacher Clarity that
can be implemented tomorrow!
Speakers
avatar for Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

Educational Consultant, Corwin
Tommy Thompson is a full-time educational consultant who has delivered presentations in
nearly all 50 states as well as Canada. Mr. Thompson draws from his experiences as an award-
winning principal, classroom teacher, and school district leader. His partnerships with leading
resear... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203

8:30am EDT

Building Belonging in Jackson County: Bringing Best Buddies to K–12 Schools
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Building Belonging in Jackson County: Best Buddies Across All Grade Levels explores how K–12 schools can create inclusive communities where students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities build meaningful, one-to-one friendships. Participants will learn how Best Buddies can integrate into existing school structures and empower students as leaders for inclusion across elementary, middle, and high school.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Goff, MSW

Lydia Goff, MSW

Lead Program Manager, Best Buddies

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Academic Enrichment, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

8:30am EDT

The New Age of Changing Behavior
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Talk about different ways to promote positive behavior in the school setting. Different interventions to try to re-train student's brains.
Speakers
avatar for Madison Lilley

Madison Lilley

Early Elementary At Risk Corrdinator, Northwest

avatar for Caitlin Williams

Caitlin Williams

504/Tier 3/McKinney-Vento Coordinator, Northwest Public Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Behavior Intervention, Elementary School Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

8:30am EDT

How to implement academic interventions and progress monitoring to support student growth: a workshop for elementary educators
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will discuss how to identify and implement academic interventions and progress monitoring tools at Tiers 1, 2, and 3 at the elementary level. The majority of the session will focus on practice case studies where attendees will learn and practice how to identify the appropriate tier for intervention, the appropriate skill to target during intervention, how to identify an intervention, how to identify an appropriate progress monitoring tool, and decision-making on student progress.
Speakers
CC

Courtney Chamberlain

Psychologist, JCISD

DG

Dana Garcia

Psychologist, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Best Practice/Instructional Strategies, Elementary School Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

8:30am EDT

Classroom Environment and Structures (Elementary)
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will equip educators with actionable strategies to design classroom environments that promote student success through proactive physical arrangements, establishing clear expectations and routines, and effectively using classroom visuals
Speakers
avatar for Tami Morrow

Tami Morrow

SEBH Professional Learning Specialist, Michigan Technical Assistance Center ( MIMTSS TA Center)
My name is Tami Morrow and I earned my master in social work in 1994 from Wayne State University.  After earning my MSW, I worked in a variety of clinical and community settings, particularly an outpatient mental health practice specializing in providing individual, group and family... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

8:30am EDT

FUNdamentals: Strategies to Incorporate Fun Into Social Emotional Learning
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Being able to identify and regulate emotions is a vital skill necessary to function both in and out of school, and many students need support with this. But typically, teaching deep breathing is met with a groan and feeling identification is met with a “I don’t want to talk about that.” In this session, you will be provided with fun ways to implement social emotional learning, as well as some tools to teach regulation strategies in a play-based manner. Topics include utilizing board/card games, DIY and art activities, and regulation strategies that will address all 5 CASEL competencies. This session will primarily benefit staff that will be working on a one on one or small-group basis with students, such as counselors, social workers, and special education staff. However, all are welcome.
Speakers
avatar for Lilly Mistopoulos

Lilly Mistopoulos

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Special Educators, Other

8:30am EDT

Thriving in Teaching: Wellness Practices for Educators
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching is both rewarding and demanding. Educator wellness matters. This session explores proactive strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, and reduce compassion fatigue, enabling educators to thrive while supporting students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

K-12 Literacy Dyslexia Consultant, MiMTSS TA Center

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

8:30am EDT

Modeling with Meaning: Using CORE vocabulary Effectively
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will gain an understanding of CORE Vocabulary (what it is, how it is used, applying to student needs) and learn how to model CORE Vocabulary using the SMORRES Technique. This is a great session for general or special education teachers and teacher assistants, especially those supporting students using low tech or speech generating devices to aid in communication skills. A brief overview of Assistive Technology resources, including specific CORE vocabulary visuals, will be included in the session.

Speakers
avatar for Elisabeth Mills

Elisabeth Mills

Special Education Teacher, JCISD

avatar for Lynnelle Tans

Lynnelle Tans

Speech Pathologist, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Special Education, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

9:55am EDT

Unlocking The Potential For Students To Drive Their Learning
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session highlights signature practices featured in the Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning that educators can use to increase student engagement and agency. Participants will leave this session understanding the relationship between Teacher
Clarity and Students That Drive Their Learning and some of the skills critical to creating Visible Learner classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

Educational Consultant, Corwin
Tommy Thompson is a full-time educational consultant who has delivered presentations in
nearly all 50 states as well as Canada. Mr. Thompson draws from his experiences as an award-
winning principal, classroom teacher, and school district leader. His partnerships with leading
resear... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203

9:55am EDT

Section 41 is Changing- Now what? Understanding Michigan’s New English Learner Requirements for 2026-26
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Understanding ELD requirements, staffing, program models, LAP, and funding
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Galloway

Tracy Galloway

Multilingual Learner Liaison, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  English Learners, Administrators/Leadership

9:55am EDT

Confidently Responding to Behavior (Elementary)
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session equips teachers with foundational brain science knowledge and practical strategies to confidently interpret the function of student behavior and support real-time self-regulation to improve learning outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Tami Morrow

Tami Morrow

SEBH Professional Learning Specialist, Michigan Technical Assistance Center ( MIMTSS TA Center)
My name is Tami Morrow and I earned my master in social work in 1994 from Wayne State University.  After earning my MSW, I worked in a variety of clinical and community settings, particularly an outpatient mental health practice specializing in providing individual, group and family... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

9:55am EDT

Seasons of Teaching: Rooted, Resilient and Rising: A Teacher Cafe'
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching isn't just a job—it’s a journey with distinct seasons! In this session we will be setting aside your lesson plans and the stresses of your role to focus on what matters most: YOU! Inspired by the nationally recognized Parent Cafe’ model, this Teacher Cafe’ will use protocols like small-group, guided conversations to give opportunity for meaningful dialogue, shared wisdom, and genuine camaraderie. Join us to unwind, recharge your emotional battery, and leave feeling lighter and more connected. Come as you are…leave with a stronger community!
Speakers
avatar for Julie Page

Julie Page

SEL/Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator, JCISD

avatar for Erin Slater

Erin Slater

Parent Liaison, Jackson Public Schools

avatar for Becky Burton

Becky Burton

Parent Liaison, Jackson Public Schools
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Special Educators

9:55am EDT

AAC Apps Training
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will gain an understanding of the 3 main AAC (Augmentative/Alternative Communication) apps that students use within our county (TCWP, LAMP, TD Snap), Learn how to edit, create buttons, and navigate 3 AAC apps. Bring a device and specific questions for your students!
Speakers
avatar for Elisabeth Mills

Elisabeth Mills

Special Education Teacher, JCISD

avatar for Lynnelle Tans

Lynnelle Tans

Speech Pathologist, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Special Education, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

9:55am EDT

Game On! Gamification 101
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Unlock student potential by bringing gaming into your teaching practice. Designed for educators seeking innovative instructional tools, this session covers popular gamified assessment platforms to create a more immersive and interactive classroom environment.
Speakers
avatar for Jeanelle Wonders

Jeanelle Wonders

Educational Technology Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Technology, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Admini

9:55am EDT

Inclusion is Evolving - Are You?
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
(Virtual Presentation) For inclusion to be possible in today’s complex classrooms and schools, we need to evolve from outdated interpretations of what it means to understand and support students. In this session, through humor and real-world stories, Dr. Moore unpacks what has changed, what hasn’t, and what comes next. Participants will reexamine what inclusion means through updated lenses of diversity, identity, and belonging. In our ongoing journey towards more equitable education for all students, together we’ll surface hard truths, explore diverse lived experiences, and reflect on concepts that are critical to consider when understanding and implementing inclusion as everyday practices.
Speakers
avatar for Shelley Moore Ph.D.

Shelley Moore Ph.D.

Based in British Columbia, Canada, Dr. Shelley Moore is a highly sought-after inclusive education researcher, teacher, consultant and storyteller. She has worked with school districts and community organizations around the world. Her research explores how to support teachers to design... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203

11:20am EDT

Building Belonging in Jackson County: Bringing Best Buddies to K–12 Schools
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Building Belonging in Jackson County: Best Buddies Across All Grade Levels explores how K–12 schools can create inclusive communities where students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities build meaningful, one-to-one friendships. Participants will learn how Best Buddies can integrate into existing school structures and empower students as leaders for inclusion across elementary, middle, and high school.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Goff, MSW

Lydia Goff, MSW

Lead Program Manager, Best Buddies

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Academic Enrichment, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

11:20am EDT

Beyond the Checklist: Rethinking Graduation in Michigan
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Many educators view graduation requirements as a fixed checklist of courses that every student must complete. In reality, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) was designed around demonstrated proficiency of high school content standards, not seat-time or a one-size-fits-all sequence of courses. The MMC provides far more flexibility than most educators realize.
This engaging session will challenge common misconceptions and demonstrate how districts can leverage MMC flexibilities and Personal Curriculum (PC) options to create meaningful, individualized pathways to a diploma. Participants will explore practical examples, dispel common myths, and discover innovative approaches that connect graduation requirements to students' Educational Development Plans (EDPs), career aspirations, and postsecondary goals.
Let's Rethink High School Together!
Speakers
avatar for Rashell Bowerman

Rashell Bowerman

Educational Consultant, MDE
Rashell Bowerman has been an Instructional Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education for over 14 years. As the department’s resident expert on Michigan’s graduation requirements, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), she supports local districts in ensuring that students... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Career and College Readiness/Grad Requirements, High School Teachers, ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

11:20am EDT

Section 41 is Changing- Now what? Understanding Michigan’s New English Learner Requirements for 2026-26
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Understanding ELD requirements, staffing, program models, LAP, and funding
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Galloway

Tracy Galloway

Multilingual Learner Liaison, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  English Learners, Administrators/Leadership

12:20pm EDT

KEYNOTE: Visible Learning: From Big Ideas To Practice! Elementary
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 12:20pm - 1:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session offers an introduction to Visible Learning and highlights various signature practices outlined in the Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning. Participants begin by exploring the foundational evidence base of Visible Learning (VL), then engage in practical applications primarily focused on the signature practice of Teacher Clarity that
can be implemented tomorrow!
Speakers
avatar for Tommy Thompson

Tommy Thompson

Educational Consultant, Corwin
Tommy Thompson is a full-time educational consultant who has delivered presentations in
nearly all 50 states as well as Canada. Mr. Thompson draws from his experiences as an award-
winning principal, classroom teacher, and school district leader. His partnerships with leading
resear... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 12:20pm - 1:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203

1:45pm EDT

Cultivating Critical Thinking and Engaged Learning
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
In this workshop, we will start by reflecting on our critical thinking practices within our subject areas and teaching. We will engage in activities to help with considering how we approach the difficult and challenging thinking we do daily in our work.

Not only will we reflect on and learn more about our own critical thinking, we will use what we learn to think through ways to help our students learn to both think critically and solve problems thoughtfully and reflectively. Even with the prevalence of AI, most cognitive tasks remain uniquely human. In this workshop, with our focus on critical thinking, we will explore and name these in ways that will inform our teaching.

Some of the questions guiding our work will include,
- In what situations do we rely on critical thinking?
- How do we approach these situations? What does our critical thinking entail and look like in them?
- What are the types of problems in our subject areas that students can solve, and how can we scaffold those problems meaningfully for students?
- What tasks or activities can be offloaded to technology, and what might that look like and/or entail in your subject area and/or at the grade level at which you teach?
- What tasks or activities can not be offloaded to technology? How should/might those be approached?
- What are some tools and strategies for making thinking visible that we ourselves use?
- What are some strategies, activities, and tools for making thinking visible that we can ask students to use?

As we explore these and related questions, we will engage in processes of reflection and inquiry to learn about and to find ways to make our own ways of thinking more visible. We’ll also consider the ways our problem solving and critical thinking show up in the work we ourselves do, and how we can teach these kinds of practices and processes to our students.
Speakers
avatar for Ann Blakeslee, Ph.D.

Ann Blakeslee, Ph.D.

Professor of English Language and Literature, Eastern Michigan University

avatar for Kristine Gatchel

Kristine Gatchel

Professor of Children's Literature, Eastern Michigan University

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Academic Engagement, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Admini

1:45pm EDT

The PBL Shift: Designing Learning that Solves Real Problems
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Experience a fast, hands-on Project‑Based Learning (PBL) simulation that demystifies PBL and gives you practical, classroom‑ready ways to bring meaningful projects into your curriculum. PBL is widely recognized for its ability to deepen understanding and boost student engagement. However, many teachers hesitate to use it because it can feel difficult to implement. In this interactive session, participants will experience a fast‑paced mini PBL unit and unpack the key elements that make project‑based learning both powerful and manageable. Participants will leave with a clear sense of what true PBL looks like, along with practical ideas for integrating meaningful projects into their curriculum.
Speakers
avatar for William Montgomery

William Montgomery

Math/Science & STEM Lead Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Best Practice/Instructional Strategies, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

1:45pm EDT

Beyond the Checklist: Rethinking Graduation in Michigan
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Many educators view graduation requirements as a fixed checklist of courses that every student must complete. In reality, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) was designed around demonstrated proficiency of high school content standards, not seat-time or a one-size-fits-all sequence of courses. The MMC provides far more flexibility than most educators realize.
This engaging session will challenge common misconceptions and demonstrate how districts can leverage MMC flexibilities and Personal Curriculum (PC) options to create meaningful, individualized pathways to a diploma. Participants will explore practical examples, dispel common myths, and discover innovative approaches that connect graduation requirements to students' Educational Development Plans (EDPs), career aspirations, and postsecondary goals.
Let's Rethink High School Together!
Speakers
avatar for Rashell Bowerman

Rashell Bowerman

Educational Consultant, MDE
Rashell Bowerman has been an Instructional Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education for over 14 years. As the department’s resident expert on Michigan’s graduation requirements, the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), she supports local districts in ensuring that students... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Career and College Readiness/Grad Requirements, High School Teachers, ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

1:45pm EDT

Building Relationships and Positive Interactions
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will equip teachers with evidence-based strategies to build positive relationships with students and create a respectful classroom culture that supports student success and reduces the need for behavioral correction.
Speakers
avatar for Tami Morrow

Tami Morrow

SEBH Professional Learning Specialist, Michigan Technical Assistance Center ( MIMTSS TA Center)
My name is Tami Morrow and I earned my master in social work in 1994 from Wayne State University.  After earning my MSW, I worked in a variety of clinical and community settings, particularly an outpatient mental health practice specializing in providing individual, group and family... Read More →
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Art Teachers, Music Teachers, Physical Education Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

1:45pm EDT

Mental Health Awareness for Educators: Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session explores internalizing and externalizing behaviors in children and adolescents, including what they are, how they affect learning, relationships, and well-being. Participants will deepen their understanding of the factors that contribute to these behaviors and explore practical ways schools can support student mental health.
Speakers
avatar for Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

Delilah Smith, M.A., LPC

K-12 Literacy Dyslexia Consultant, MiMTSS TA Center

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Special Educators

1:45pm EDT

The Big Picture of AT: Tech Tools for Learning, Literacy, and Life
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This training equips educators with practical assistive technology tools and strategies to support students with a variety of deficits, especially reading and writing. Participants will learn to effectively utilize text-to-speech (TTS) for reading and reading comprehension and speech-to-text (STT) to aid written expression, fostering greater independence and literacy success. We will also explore JCISD’s assistive technology resources, including our top suggested Apps and Extensions. These tools and strategies will be explored on both iPads (iOS devices) and Chromebooks (Chrome browser/extensions). This is a hands-on session working through each tool, app, extension, etc.

Some devices will be provided but it is best if participants can bring their own laptop, iPad, and/ or Chromebook.
Speakers
avatar for Elisabeth Mills

Elisabeth Mills

Special Education Teacher, JCISD

avatar for Lynnelle Tans

Lynnelle Tans

Speech Pathologist, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Special Education, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), ELA Teachers, Math Teachers, Administrators/Leadership, Special Educators

1:45pm EDT

Financial Wellbeing for Educators: Practical strategies for financial confidence for long-term success
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Financial stress is one of the leading sources of anxiety for working professionals, including educators. Teachers dedicate their careers to helping others succeed, yet many face challenges balancing budgets, managing debt, preparing for retirement, and navigating today's complex financial landscape.

This engaging and interactive professional development session will provide educators with practical, actionable strategies to improve their financial wellbeing. Participants will learn how financial wellness impacts overall health, workplace performance, and personal satisfaction while gaining tools they can immediately implement to strengthen their financial futures.

The session is designed to be educational, non-commercial, and focused on empowering teachers to make informed financial decisions.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Harris

Thomas Harris

Small Business Relationship Manager, American 1 Credit Union

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Staff Wellness
 

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