Strategies for Engagement: Full Schedule

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7:30am MST

Opening and Keynote: Dr. Logan Toone

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am MST

Kendell Building, PDC Combined

Speakers

Logan Toone

Thursday November 21, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am MST
Kendell Building, PDC Combined 70 East 100 North, Farmington, UT, USA

Keynote

8:10am MST

About Time

Thursday November 21, 2024 8:10am - 9:00am MST

Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom)

Sometimes engagement comes down to student perception of time moving. In this session we will discuss pacing, enthusiasm, and giving kids a chance to respond.

Speakers

Kate Williams

Teacher With Evaluate Davis Responsibilities, Davis School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 8:10am - 9:00am MST
Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom) Kendell Building, 70 E 100 N Farmington UT, 84025

Breakout

8:10am MST

Chunking and Processing Content

Thursday November 21, 2024 8:10am - 9:00am MST

Kendell Building PDC West (2nd floor west side classroom)

The brain has a specific physiological process for receiving new information. This session will focus on skills for creating lessons to meet the physiological needs of the student brain.

Speakers

Sara Ferriola

Professional Development Supervisor, Davis School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 8:10am - 9:00am MST
Kendell Building PDC West (2nd floor west side classroom) 70 East 100 North, Farmington, UT, USA

Breakout

8:10am MST

Teaching Students to Interact and Collaborate

Thursday November 21, 2024 8:10am - 9:00am MST

Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building)

Join us for an insightful session where Cole and Ashtin will guide you on how to elevate student collaboration and interaction. Discover strategies to engage your Beta Ohio Collaborative students and transform them into dynamic team players. Learn fun, effective techniques that will not only boost their interaction skills but also raise their energy and collaborative auro by 1,000 points! By the end of this presentation, you'll walk away with practical tools to help students "slay" at teamwork and lift their classroom presence to new heights. Don’t miss out on this interactive and inspiring session!

Speakers

Ashtin Johnson

Teacher, Davis School District

Cole Wilkes

Teacher, Davis School District

Cole Wilkes is a passionate educator and advocate for public education based in the Davis School District. With a deep love for books, public education, and diversity in schools, Cole has dedicated his career to fostering inclusive learning environments where every student feels valued... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 8:10am - 9:00am MST
Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building) 45 East State Street, Farmington, UT, USA

Breakout

9:10am MST

Engaging Students in Cognitively Complex and Authentic Tasks

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am MST

Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building)

Looking to challenge your students and deepen their learning? Join Cole and Ashtin as they dive into how to engage students in cognitively complex tasks that foster critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. In this session, you’ll learn strategies for guiding students through these challenging activities, with a focus on providing the right resources and support. Cole and Ashtin will also explore authentic learning experiences, like project-based learning, that allow students to apply their knowledge in meaningful, hands-on ways. You’ll leave with practical tools to create a rich, interactive classroom environment that keeps students actively engaged and excited to learn!

Speakers

Ashtin Johnson

Teacher, Davis School District

Cole Wilkes

Teacher, Davis School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am MST
Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building) 45 East State Street, Farmington, UT, USA

Breakout

9:10am MST

Providing Opportunities for Students to Talk About Themselves and Celebrate Differences

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am MST

Kendell Building PDC West (2nd floor west side classroom)

This session will dive into strategies to help students talk about themselves and how focusing on this element can have a positive impact on the community in your classroom and student engagement.

Speakers

Sara Ferriola

Professional Development Supervisor, Davis School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am MST
Kendell Building PDC West (2nd floor west side classroom) 70 East 100 North, Farmington, UT, USA

Breakout

9:10am MST

The Earth is Flat

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am MST

Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom)

Presenting unusual information and friendly controversy can boost engagement in the classroom. This session will give strategies you can use in your classroom to hook students with interesting information. We will also look into activities for promoting friendly controversy.

Speakers

Kate Williams

Teacher With Evaluate Davis Responsibilities, Davis School District

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am MST
Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom) Kendell Building, 70 E 100 N Farmington UT, 84025

Breakout

10:10am MST

Effective Procedures, Expectations, and Corrections

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am MST

Kendell Building PDC West (2nd floor west side classroom)

Join us to explore the importance of clearly defined expectations, procedures, corrections, and consequences in your classroom, and how they allow students to navigate their environment with confidence and independence. Through engaging activities and examples, participants will leave with practical tools to enhance their classroom management and student engagement.

Speakers

Becky Vervloet

District Dept Coordinator, Davis School District

Allison Riddle

Elementary Induction Coordinator, Davis School District

Allison Riddle taught for 27 wonderful years in the elementary classroom and has spent the past 8 years as the Elementary Induction Coordinator for Davis School District. In this role, she oversees the mentoring and professional development of 300 novice teachers. Additionally, she... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am MST
Kendell Building PDC West (2nd floor west side classroom) 70 East 100 North, Farmington, UT, USA

Breakout

10:10am MST

Helping Students Dive Deeper In Their Thinking

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am MST

Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom)

Sometimes students are not engaged in learning because the thinking they are asked to do is too shallow. Come learn some practical strategies that will help move your students from simply water-skiing on the surface to scuba diving in their thinking!

Speakers

Kristi Burgess

Davis Enhanced Education Programs (DEEP) Supervisor, Davis School District

Chris Hall

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am MST
Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom) Kendell Building, 70 E 100 N Farmington UT, 84025

Breakout

10:10am MST

Reindeer Games

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am MST

Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building)

We're back to share our passion of gaming and student engagement. Whether you've been to our session before or if this is your first time, you'll leave with new resources! We demonstrate how to incorporate games into your everyday instruction that will keep students engaged in your standards. Everyone will leave with instructions and templates that can be used with little to no prep.

Speakers

Kara Oliverson

Math Teacher

Kirsten Gunderson

SPED Teacher

Thursday November 21, 2024 10:10am - 11:00am MST
Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building) 45 East State Street, Farmington, UT, USA

Breakout

11:05am MST

Lunch

Thursday November 21, 2024 11:05am - 11:50am MST

Kendell Building, PDC Combined

Thursday November 21, 2024 11:05am - 11:50am MST
Kendell Building, PDC Combined 70 East 100 North, Farmington, UT, USA

Lunch

12:00pm MST

Celebrate Good Times

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm MST

Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building)

It is more important than ever to recognize and celebrate the achievements and successes of both students and teachers. School-wide celebrations can create a sense of community and build a positive school culture, while celebrations within the classroom can boost student morale and motivation. Our tried-and-true strategies can be implemented instantly in any classroom or school. Let's make next school year something to CELEBRATE! Bonus: We will be doing some giveaways every session.

Speakers

Kara Oliverson

Math Teacher

Kirsten Gunderson

SPED Teacher

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm MST
Administration Building Auditorium (main floor administration building) 45 East State Street, Farmington, UT, USA

Breakout

12:00pm MST

Connecting the Dots

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm MST

Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom)

In this session we will explore high level thinking strategies that apply to any type of lesson. We will spend time learning about how to build student’s capacity and guide them through learning while offering multiple opportunities to deeply engage with content. By integrating these approaches, teachers can create cohesive lessons and units that flow seamlessly from one learning phase to the next, helping students build a deeper, lasting understanding of the curriculum. Join me to discover how you can transform your teaching by weaving these strategies together for maximum impact!

Speakers

Addi Middaugh

DSD Literacy Coach

Hi, I'm Addi! I've had the pleasure of teaching Kindergarten, 4th, and 5th grades, and now work as a Literacy Coach for the Davis School District. I absolutely love all things literacy and instruction. I'm a lifelong learner, always eager to dive into new ideas and practices. One... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm MST
Kendell Building PDC East (2nd floor, east side classroom) Kendell Building, 70 E 100 N Farmington UT, 84025

Breakout

12:00pm MST

Providing Scales and Rubrics and Teaching Students to Generate Learning Goals

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:00pm - 12:50pm MST

Kendell Building PDC West (2nd floor west side classroom)

These days, teachers are given so many requirements, acronyms, and references for effective instruction that they all seem to get jumbled together. Providing effective personalized instruction based on the standards is often like navigating a maze of educational jargon where the real message is lost somewhere along the way. Every leader seems to have a different vision. This session will open the door for a deep discussion about the heart of instruction, including ways we can involve students and plan for authentic student ownership of the learning goals. Throughout this session, participants will explore the tools in their educational toolbelt, determine the key differences between proficiency scales and rubrics, and practice prioritizing their standards and expectations by crafting scales and rubrics that might work for their class. Participants should bring a current copy of the state standards and come prepared to dig into the various levels of thinking and learning.

Speakers