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Monday, October 19
 

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

Literacy and Family Engagement
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Grounded in the K-3 Literacy Essential 10, participants will brainstorm and discuss practical ways to communicate with families, honor the literacy practices already happening at home, and provide simple, engaging opportunities for families to support reading, writing, speaking, and listening beyond the school day.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Nelson

Holly Nelson

Early Literacy Coach, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers

8:30am EDT

Meaningful Fact Fluency Development and Assessment: Addition/Subtraction Fluency
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
How do we best engage students in developing meaningful fact fluency in addition and subtraction? In this one hour session, we'll explore research supported ideas for defining and teaching fact fluency in our classrooms. Leave with games and ideas for practicing fact fluency in meaningful and engaging ways.
Speakers
avatar for Kait Marie

Kait Marie

Math & Science K-5 Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers, Math Teachers |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers, Math Teachers |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers, Math Teachers

8:30am EDT

Preparing for PA 146: What Elementary Teachers Need to Know
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed to help elementary teachers understand the essential components of PA 146. Participants will explore key requirements, the implementation timeline, and what these changes mean for classroom instruction and practice.
Speakers
avatar for Maeghan McCormick

Maeghan McCormick

Literacy Lead Elementary Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers

8:30am EDT

Ready, Set, Grow: How High Quality Preschool Sparks Kindergarten Success
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
The transition to kindergarten is one of the most pivotal milestones in a child’s educational journey. This session highlights the transformative impact of high-quality preschool on kindergarten readiness. Discover how intentional early childhood environments foster the essential cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional skills kids need to thrive from day one. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how robust early education sets the stage for long-term school success and helps lift all students to their full potential.
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Bell

Wendy Bell

Early Childhood Specialist, JCISD

avatar for Karyn Head

Karyn Head

Early Childhood Specialist, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Early Childhood, Other

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

The Value of Read Alouds in the Upper Elementary Classroom
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers will be able to design meaningful learning experiences that use read alouds and short texts to build student's comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster critical thinking as they engage with longer texts.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Reynolds

Amy Reynolds

Early Literacy Coach, JCISD

avatar for Jessica Stoker

Jessica Stoker

Ezra Eby Elementary Teacher, Napoleon

Monday October 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Other |   ELA, Other |   Etc.), Other

9:55am EDT

K-2 Classroom Management and Transition Strategies
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This course teaches educators how to establish proactive routines, maintain positive student behavior and implement seamless, stress free transitions. This course will help with maximizing instructional time and supporting the social-emotional needs of young learners.
Speakers
avatar for Chelsea Siedzik

Chelsea Siedzik

East Jackson Elementary Teacher, East Jackson

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Best Practice/Instructional Strategies, Elementary School Teachers

9:55am EDT

Beyond Accuracy: Understanding What Students Do When They Read
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
How do we know whether students are truly applying what they have been taught? This session focuses on purposeful observation of students as they read, with an emphasis on decoding, fluency, self-monitoring, comprehension, and phonics transfer. Teachers will explore how brief reading observations using appropriate texts can provide insight into student reading and inform responsive, student-centered instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Maeghan McCormick

Maeghan McCormick

Literacy Lead Elementary Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers

9:55am EDT

Intro to Literacy Essential 4 PLAYBOOK: Phonological Awareness
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will explore the PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS PLAYBOOK and discover practical ways to bring Phonological Awareness to life in their everyday classroom instruction. The Playbook provides teacher-friendly resources and ideas that make implementation more manageable and meaningful. Grades K-3
Speakers
avatar for Holly Nelson

Holly Nelson

Early Literacy Coach, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, K-3 |   ELA, K-3 |   Etc.), K-3

9:55am EDT

Intro to Literacy Essential 6 PLAYBOOK: Writing
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will explore the WRITING PLAYBOOK and discover practical ways to bring Writing to life in their everyday classroom instruction. The Playbook provides teacher-friendly resources and ideas that make implementation more manageable and meaningful. Grades K-3
Speakers
avatar for Darcy Heselschwerdt

Darcy Heselschwerdt

Early Literacy Coach, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, K-3 |   ELA, K-3 |   Etc.), K-3

9:55am EDT

Meaningful Fact Fluency Development and Assessment: Multiplication
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
How do we best engage students in developing meaningful fact fluency in multiplication? In this one hour session, we'll explore research supported ideas for defining and teaching fact fluency in our classrooms. Leave with games and ideas for practicing fact fluency in meaningful and engaging ways.
Speakers
avatar for Kait Marie

Kait Marie

Math & Science K-5 Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers, Math Teachers |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers, Math Teachers |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers, Math Teachers

9:55am EDT

Ready, Set, Grow: How High Quality Preschool Sparks Kindergarten Success
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
The transition to kindergarten is one of the most pivotal milestones in a child’s educational journey. This session highlights the transformative impact of high-quality preschool on kindergarten readiness. Discover how intentional early childhood environments foster the essential cognitive, behavioral, and social-emotional skills kids need to thrive from day one. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how robust early education sets the stage for long-term school success and helps lift all students to their full potential.
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Bell

Wendy Bell

Early Childhood Specialist, JCISD

avatar for Karyn Head

Karyn Head

Early Childhood Specialist, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Early Childhood, Other

9:55am EDT

Every Brain Belongs: Building Inclusive Classrooms
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional learning session provides educators with practical strategies they can begin using to better support diverse learners, including students with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. Through interactive activities, real classroom scenarios, and reflection, educators will explore practical ways to create more inclusive learning environments. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for increasing predictability, reducing barriers, supporting regulation, and strengthening student belonging.
Speakers
avatar for Meredith Berry

Meredith Berry

Mental Health Professional, JCISD
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Neurodiversity, Elementary School Teachers

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

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

K-2 Classroom Management and Transition Strategies
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This course teaches educators how to establish proactive routines, maintain positive student behavior and implement seamless, stress free transitions. This course will help with maximizing instructional time and supporting the social-emotional needs of young learners.
Speakers
avatar for Chelsea Siedzik

Chelsea Siedzik

East Jackson Elementary Teacher, East Jackson

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Best Practice/Instructional Strategies, Elementary School Teachers

1:45pm EDT

The Connected Classroom: Simple Strategies That Work
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
A practical, interactive session packed with ready-to-use strategies for creating an elementary classroom where students feel connected, engaged, and ready to learn. Explore simple tips and tools for strengthening classroom community and increasing student engagement, establishing effective routines, and preventing common behavior challenges without adding more to your plate.
Speakers
avatar for Julie Page

Julie Page

SEL/Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator, JCISD

avatar for Jodi Marsden

Jodi Marsden

Teacher, Lake Orion Community Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Best Practices/Instructional Strategies/Engagement, Elementary School Teachers

1:45pm EDT

Inspiring Elementary Science Through NGSS
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
What if science instruction began with curiosity instead of answers? Join us for an engaging, interactive session designed for Kindergarten through Grade 5 educators as we explore how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) can transform science learning. Through hands-on experiences, collaborative discussions, and real-world phenomena, you'll experience three-dimensional learning from the perspective of your students and discover practical strategies for bringing science to life in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Kait Marie

Kait Marie

Math & Science K-5 Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers, Science Teachers |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers, Science Teachers |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers, Science Teachers

1:45pm EDT

Intro to Literacy Essential 2 PLAYBOOK: Read Alouds
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will explore the READ ALOUDS PLAYBOOK and discover practical ways to bring Read Alouds to life in their everyday classroom instruction. The Playbook provides teacher-friendly resources and ideas that make implementation more manageable and meaningful. Grades K-3
Speakers
avatar for Amy Reynolds

Amy Reynolds

Early Literacy Coach, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, K-3 |   ELA, K-3 |   Etc.), K-3

1:45pm EDT

Intro to Literacy Essential 3 PLAYBOOK: Small Groups
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will explore the SMALL GROUPS PLAYBOOK and discover practical ways to bring Small Groups to life in their everyday classroom instruction. The Playbook provides teacher-friendly resources and ideas that make implementation more manageable and meaningful. Grades K-3
Speakers
avatar for Darcy Heselschwerdt

Darcy Heselschwerdt

Early Literacy Coach, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, K-3 |   ELA, K-3 |   Etc.), K-3

1:45pm EDT

Literacy Essentials 4th & 5th Grade
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed to provide an introduction to the newly revised Essential Instructional Practices in Literacy – Grades 4–5. Participants will explore how the revision introduces three key “Shifts” in literacy instruction. These shifts provide opportunities to reinforce instruction and engage students in practicing more than one Essential Practice at a time.
Speakers
avatar for Sandy White

Sandy White

Community & Secondary Literacy Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Grades 4-5 Classroom Teachers |   ELA, Grades 4-5 Classroom Teachers |   Etc.), Grades 4-5 Classroom Teachers

1:45pm EDT

Science of Reading, what is it really?
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
As we see changes in ELA instructions, Science of Reading has become a way to help students learn how to read and write with all the components they need. You will receive a brief understanding of the science behind Science of Reading, the key components, and some different programs that are Science of Reading based.
Speakers
LM

Lindsay Mays

daVinci Primary School Teacher, daVinci

Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers
 

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