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TransformED 2026
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Monday, October 19
 

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

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

Outdoor Learning at the Dahlem Environmental Education Center
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Curious how the Dahlem Environmental Education Center can support what you do in the classroom and provide outdoor learning opportunities for your students? Join us to find out more about field trip options, including the immersive Annie’s Big Nature Lesson, as well as outreach to your school and other program opportunities. We will share environmental education program topics, financial assistance resources, and how you can sign up for a program.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Schauer

Hannah Schauer

Executive Director, Jackson County Dahlem Center

Monday October 19, 2026 11:20am - 12:35pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside 2400 4th St Jackson, MI 49203
  Content Specific (Math, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Science Teachers, Administrators/Leadership |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Science Teachers, Administrators/Leadership |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Science Teachers, Administrators/Leadership

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

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

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

Outdoor Learning at the Dahlem Environmental Education Center
LIMITED
Monday October 19, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Middle School at Parkside
Limited Capacity seats available
Curious how the Dahlem Environmental Education Center can support what you do in the classroom and provide outdoor learning opportunities for your students? Join us to find out more about field trip options, including the immersive Annie’s Big Nature Lesson, as well as outreach to your school and other program opportunities. We will share environmental education program topics, financial assistance resources, and how you can sign up for a program.
Speakers
avatar for Hannah Schauer

Hannah Schauer

Executive Director, Jackson County Dahlem Center

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, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Science Teachers, Administrators/Leadership |   ELA, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Science Teachers, Administrators/Leadership |   Etc.), Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, General Instruction (all/any grade levels), Science Teachers, Administrators/Leadership
 

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