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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

9:55am EDT

Beyond the Scoreboard: Mastering the MICIP Athletic Director’s Strategic Playbook
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Beyond the Scoreboard: Mastering the MICIP Athletic Director’s Strategic Playbook

Stop reacting to crises and start leading with systemic precision. This professional learning session introduces a high-fidelity framework designed specifically for athletic directors to move their departments from "hired and hope" to "hired and developed". Participants will master the "Universal Multi-Year Strategic Cycle", a research-based improvement protocol that shifts the focus from blaming individuals to fixing policy and process failures.

Walk away with a complete, professional-grade infrastructure, including a 12-month operational rhythm and a 5-year strategic roadmap. Whether your goal is improving athlete retention, academic integration, or community perception, this playbook provides the standardized protocols necessary to build a lasting legacy for your student-athletes.
Speakers
avatar for Max Clark

Max Clark

Continuous Improvement Education Consultant, JCISD

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

9:55am EDT

A Physical Educator's PLEA: Incorporate MOVEMENT in your classrooms!
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
As Physical Educators for over two decades, we have been challenged to incorporate reading, writing and math into our curriculums. We happily did this, but let's flip it upside down! Today, more than ever, your students need you to incorporate movement in your classrooms. We will explain the WHY, WHAT and HOW, including some "take-away-NOW" activities you can use to get your students moving in your classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Alison Resor

Alison Resor

Teacher, Jackson Public Schools

avatar for Janet Devine

Janet Devine

Jackson Public Schools

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

9:55am EDT

Designing for Discovery: Bringing Argument‑Driven Inquiry to Life
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Explore how to transform traditional science labs into vibrant, student‑driven investigations. In this interactive session, you’ll experience Argument‑Driven Inquiry (ADI) firsthand and learn simple, powerful routines that boost student voice, evidence‑based reasoning, and scientific discourse. Participants will walk away with practical tools and a protocol that can redesign any existing traditional lab into a more exploratory and engaging learning experience.
Speakers
avatar for William Montgomery

William Montgomery

Math/Science & STEM Lead 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, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Science Teachers |   ELA, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Science Teachers |   Etc.), Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Science Teachers

9:55am EDT

Manipulatives for Secondary Mathematics
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional learning session is designed to empower secondary math teachers with innovative strategies for integrating manipulatives into their math instruction. Participants will explore the use of three specific types of manipulatives—x-y coordinate slide boards, exploragons, and algebra tiles. These tools are chosen for their ability to enhance understanding of complex mathematical concepts and to promote student engagement.
Objectives:
1. Understand the Role of Manipulatives: Gain insights into how manipulatives can be used to deepen understanding of mathematical concepts and support diverse learning styles.
2. Explore and Utilize Specific Manipulatives:
a. X-Y Coordinate Slide Boards: Learn how to use these boards to teach graphing, coordinate plane navigation, and linear equations.
b. Exploragons: Discover ways exploragons can facilitate understanding of geometric shapes, properties, and transformations.
c. Algebra Tiles: Practice using algebra tiles for solving equations, visualizing algebraic expressions, and understanding polynomial operations.
3. Develop Practical Applications: Collaboratively design lesson activities that incorporate manipulatives, aiming to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Vaughn

Nicole Vaughn

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD

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

9:55am EDT

Preparing for PA 146: What Secondary Teachers Need to Know
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session is designed to support secondary 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 Sandy White

Sandy White

Community & Secondary Literacy 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, Secondary Classroom Teachers |   ELA, Secondary Classroom Teachers |   Etc.), Secondary Classroom Teachers

9:55am EDT

Strengthening Student Relationships and Engagement
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This session will equip teachers with evidence-based strategies to effectively influence positive behaviors in the classroom by developing a respectful classroom culture that naturally reduces the need for correction and explores strategies to engage secondary students effectively.
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 9:55am - 11:10am EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers

9:55am EDT

Using Verse Novels in MS/HS ELA and Social Studies Classrooms
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
A middle school ELA teacher and a high school ELA/Social Studies teacher from Springport Public Schools share strategies on how to teach the engaging verse novels of Alone by Megan E. Freeman and Audacity by Meleanie Crowder in a cross curricular focus. Participants will engage in several disciplinary literacy strategies that can be employed quickly into their own classrooms and/or inspire them to explore using verse novels in their own classrooms. Techniques shared in this session were gained or inspired from sessions attended at the 2025 Annual National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Conference in Denver, CO. Their attendance to the conference was made possible by John George Grant.
Speakers
avatar for Jenny Sanford

Jenny Sanford

Middle School Teacher, Springport Public Schools

avatar for Becky Schwartz

Becky Schwartz

Classroom Teacher (9-12), Springport Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 9:55am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, ELA Teachers, Social Studies Teachers |   ELA, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, ELA Teachers, Social Studies Teachers |   Etc.), Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, ELA Teachers, Social Studies Teachers

11:20am EDT

Breaking Down the Walls: Building a Successful Interdisciplinary STEM Program
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how da Vinci Middle School transformed traditional math and science instruction into a fully integrated STEM program that increases student engagement, promotes real-world learning, and drives academic growth. Participants will explore the planning, implementation, challenges, and successes of creating an interdisciplinary STEM model that can be adapted to schools of any size.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Menard

Shane Menard

da Vinci Middle School Teacher, da Vinci Schools

avatar for Kaitlyn O'Brien

Kaitlyn O'Brien

Middle School Teacher, daVinci Schools

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Math Teachers, Science Teachers |   ELA, Math Teachers, Science Teachers |   Etc.), Math Teachers, Science Teachers

11:20am EDT

Let Them Think: Lifting Student Voice Through Building Thinking Classroom’s Foundational Practices
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Participants will step inside a dynamic, hands-on introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms, a research‑based framework designed to shift math learning from passive compliance to active thinking. In this 75‑minute session, participants will experience the first three BTC practices—rich thinking tasks, visibly random groups, and vertical non‑permanent surfaces—from the learner’s perspective. Through movement, collaboration, and problem solving, attendees will see how these practices elevate student voice, boost engagement, and cultivate genuine discovery learning. A reflective debrief connects the experience to classroom implementation, giving educators practical strategies they can bring back to their schools immediately.
Speakers
avatar for William Montgomery

William Montgomery

Math/Science & STEM Lead Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers |   ELA, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers |   Etc.), Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers

11:20am EDT

Teaching Students to Think Like Readers and Writers
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
What happens when we stop asking, “How can I help students understand this text?” and instead ask, “What do readers do when a text is difficult, ambiguous, or unfamiliar—and how can I teach students to do that work themselves?” Students become better readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators when they have authentic reasons to read, write, talk, and think. Join this session to explore how we can move ELA instruction beyond completing assignments toward developing increasingly independent readers, writers, and thinkers.
Speakers
avatar for Sandy White

Sandy White

Community & Secondary Literacy Education Consultant, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Secondary Classroom Teachers |   ELA, Secondary Classroom Teachers |   Etc.), Secondary Classroom Teachers

11:20am EDT

The Secondary Science Teacher Lounge
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching secondary science is equal parts craft, creativity, and community. Too often, teachers don’t get the space and time to simply connect with one another. This 75‑minute session is designed as a relaxed, teacher-centered gathering where science educators can share what truly matters to them.
Whether you want to swap lesson ideas, talk through classroom management approaches, compare curriculum shifts across districts, or explore new ways to support student thinking, this is your space. No slides. No formal agenda. Just the conversations with colleagues that you want to have.
Come to listen. Come to share. Come to recharge. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and new connections.
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Science Teachers |   ELA, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Science Teachers |   Etc.), Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Science Teachers

11:20am EDT

DBT Skills in the Classroom
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
This training will provide educators with an introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) concepts and how emotions, individual experiences, and environmental responses can interact and contribute to emotional dysregulation. Participants will be introduced to foundational DBT-based strategies that support mindfulness, balanced decision-making, effective communication, acceptance, emotional awareness, and regulation. The training will offer educators a general understanding of how these tools may be used to support students in the school environment.
Speakers
avatar for Fran Adams

Fran Adams

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Social/Emotional/Mental Health, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers, Science Teachers, Social Studies Teachers, Administrators/Leadership

1:45pm EDT

Motivational Interviewing in Schools
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative approach that helps individuals explore their own reasons and motivation for change rather than being told what they should do. Through supportive, respectful conversations, MI encourages individuals to identify what matters to them, consider their options, and feel empowered to make their own decisions.
Speakers
avatar for Fran Adams

Fran Adams

Mental Health Professional, JCISD

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

1:45pm EDT

Holocaust Education: Best Practices to Meet Michigan's Mandate
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
As living memory of the events of the Holocaust passes with those who lived it, it is more important than ever that teachers have the breadth of knowledge and skills to teach the events of this history, and to engage students in literature related to it. Michigan has a mandate of at least 6 hours of Holocaust and genocide instruction in grades 8-12, but many districts are not meeting that mark. This session will help teachers learn the tools available and the best practices in Holocaust education today from an educator who was part of the inaugural Auschwitz-Birkenau Legacy Fellowship, who has traveled to Germany and Poland to engage in Holocaust study, and has taught a Holocaust history elective since 2022.
Speakers
avatar for Abby Tanner

Abby Tanner

Northwest High School Teacher, Northwest Community Schools

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, Social Studies Teachers

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

Breaking Down the Walls: Building a Successful Interdisciplinary STEM Program
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how da Vinci Middle School transformed traditional math and science instruction into a fully integrated STEM program that increases student engagement, promotes real-world learning, and drives academic growth. Participants will explore the planning, implementation, challenges, and successes of creating an interdisciplinary STEM model that can be adapted to schools of any size.
Speakers
avatar for Shane Menard

Shane Menard

da Vinci Middle School Teacher, da Vinci Schools

avatar for Kaitlyn O'Brien

Kaitlyn O'Brien

Middle School Teacher, daVinci Schools

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

1:45pm EDT

The Secondary Math Teacher Lounge
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Teaching secondary math is equal parts craft, creativity, and community. Too often, teachers don’t get the space and time to simply connect with one another. This 75‑minute session is designed as a relaxed, teacher-centered gathering where math educators can share what truly matters to them.
Whether you want to swap lesson ideas, talk through classroom management approaches, compare curriculum shifts across districts, or explore new ways to support student thinking, this is your space. No slides. No formal agenda. Just the conversations with colleagues that you want to have.
Come to listen. Come to share. Come to recharge. You’ll leave with fresh ideas and new connections.
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers |   ELA, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers |   Etc.), Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Math Teachers

1:45pm EDT

Thinking Math Classrooms
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Transform your classroom into a hub of mathematical thinking and problem-solving! This session explores strategies to create a thinking math classroom where students actively engage, collaborate, and develop deeper conceptual understanding. Learn how to foster curiosity, encourage productive struggle, and implement routines that build critical thinking skills and mathematical confidence in every learner. Technology access will be incorporated to explore resources.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Vaughn

Nicole Vaughn

Math Consultant, Calhoun ISD

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

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