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8:00am EST

Action! Developing an Elementary School Theater Club
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
MWE
In this session, we will discuss how to develop a theater club at your school. We began this three years ago at McClelland and have had around 100 students interested in participating each year. We have put on productions of Willy Wonka Kids, Frozen Kids, and are currently working on Annie Kids. We will go through our process for auditioning, rehearsals, coordinating with the high school to use their theater, fundraising, etc. We have seen so many students blossom being a part of this and would love to share it with you! This session is for Elementary Music Teachers only.
Speakers
JN
MS
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
MWE
  Elective

8:00am EST

Cialdini in the Classroom - How to Presuede Your Students
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B204
We will look at noted Social Psychologist Robert Cialdini's book Pre-Suasion and how the science of social Psychology can influence the classroom.
Speakers
MW

Matt Welches

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B204
  Elective

8:00am EST

Effective Parent Communication: Overcoming Anxiety Surrounding Phone Calls Home
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
E203
In this session we will discuss best practices for communication with home. We will consider research, personal experiences, and discuss potential improvements to presented scenarios. At the end of the session, participants will have the opportunity to roleplay parent calls with one another to practice responding to various parent reactions. Intended audience: Intended audience: 7-12 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Brayton Mendenhall

Brayton Mendenhall

Assistant Principal of Instruction, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
E203
  Elective

8:00am EST

Interactive Read Aloud with Rich Text
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B206
Learn about interactive read aloud and how to incorporate it into your lessons. Intended audience: K-2 Grade.
Speakers
MT
CW
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B206
  Elective

8:00am EST

Intro to Lexia Core5
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B108
In this introduction to Lexia Core5, we will introduce teachers to Lexia Core5 to understand how it works and what happens for students are the Auto-Placement.  We will explore the Core5 Resources Hub.  We will discuss ways to effectively use Lexia Core5 with your classroom to support individual skill practice in literacy.  Intended audience: K-5 Grade.
Speakers
L
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B108
  Elective

8:00am EST

Modern Classroom Project
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B202
A Modern Classroom is one that is responsive to the needs and experiences of all students. This is not just a dream for educators - it’s a possibility with the Modern Classrooms Project. In a Modern Classroom, students go at their own pace. They don’t move onto the next lesson simply because it’s time or because they completed the requisite work. They move on when they have mastered the concept and are ready to build on that skill. And that’s why students in a Modern Classroom are not graded on their effort or completion, but on mastery! Intended audience: 9-12 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Latrina Wagner

Latrina Wagner

Business Teacher, Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
10 years of corporate work experience, prior to joining the Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center of MSD Wayne Township family as the Business Education teacher; Ms. Latrina Wagner years of teaching experience spans from Project Lead the Way Gateway Computer Science (2019-2022); Preparing... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B202
  Elective

8:00am EST

More Books for Beginning Readers
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
A203
Learn about more great books to engage our youngest readers. We will share a variety of titles and allow teachers to preview books especially for our littlest learners. Intended audience: Early childhood.
Speakers
AI

Amber Isom

Special Education Preschool Teacher & Wayne Township Preschool Instructional Coach, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
A203
  Elective

8:00am EST

Self grading sheets
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B103
Self grading sheets save teachers time grading papers, give students feedback in real time and can make learning more engaging.
How do these sheets work and how do you make them?! Come find out! Intended audience: 9-12 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Libby
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B103
  Elective

8:00am EST

Simple Strategies to Improve Posture During the Day
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B203
Learn some simple strategies that you can start implementing today to help improve upon some of the negative health effects that these postures are having on your body.
Speakers
HR
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
B203
  Elective

8:00am EST

Slow Flow Yoga & Brain Science
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
N105
Come for a relaxing slow flow yoga session with neuro-science connections that can be great for adults and kids alike
Speakers
avatar for Conner Edwards

Conner Edwards

Life Skills THRIVE Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
N105
  Elective

8:00am EST

Sydney Health App & Diabetes management & prevention
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
F105
This presentation will explore the impact of diabetes on the whole person; physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll discuss how diabetes affects daily life, overall well-being, and long-term health outcomes. The session will also cover essential lifestyle actions that are crucial in both preventing and managing diabetes effectively. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to empower themselves or others on the journey to a healthier, diabetes-free future. We will also explore Navigating Sydney Health App.
Speakers
A
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
F105
  Elective

8:00am EST

Thrills, Spills, & Throwed Chocolate!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
You're AMAZING for doing what you do! Yeah, YOU! This session is all about thanking you for pouring into your students like no other! We will honor YOU with laughs, tears, fun, and we will throw chocolate! We'll have some tips & tricks to honor your peers & students as well. Join us...you'll be glad you did.
Speakers
SB

Steven Buhr

Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
BG

Brandon Gilliam

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EST
  Elective

8:00am EST

Documentary North Putnam: Rural and Urban...
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:15am EST
Ben Davis Auditorium
View the Documentary- Discussion/compare/contrast urban and rural experience. Examine common student needs. 90 minute documentary followed by 40 minute discussion. More Details and refined title and description to follow.

North Putnam, a feature-length film by award-winning director Joel Fendelman, depicts a year in the life of a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves. Crafted with empathy, a hyper-real reporting lens, and skillfully lush cinematography, the film aims to reach across divides and to spark action-oriented conversations about the interdependence between public schools and community development. North Putnam is a special initiative of The Castle, a nonprofit organization that partners with public schools in Putnam County, IN.
Speakers
JC
MC
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 10:15am EST
Ben Davis Auditorium
  Elective

8:00am EST

Physical Therapy in School: Why It Matters
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
E207
This course will provide CEU's for Physical Therapists toward their licensure. It will review the need of PT in the school setting, the importance of positioning for our Multiple Disability population in regards to communication as well ways to implement activities through a neurodiversity affirming lense.
Speakers
SD

Sara Davis

Physical Therapist, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
E207
  Elective

9:15am EST

Connecting through ParentSquare
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
E102
In this session, you will learn about the various tools that ParentSquare offers. Spend some time with us to learn, create, and apply these new features. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
SB
MP
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
E102
  Elective

9:15am EST

Intro to Lexia Core5
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
B108
In this introduction to Lexia Core5, we will introduce teachers to Lexia Core5 to understand how it works and what happens for students are the Auto-Placement.  We will explore the Core5 Resources Hub.  We will discuss ways to effectively use Lexia Core5 with your classroom to support individual skill practice in literacy.   Intended audience: K-5 Grade.
Speakers
L
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
B108
  Elective

9:15am EST

Pickleball 101
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
MPA
Join the pickleball craze. The session is designed specifically for beginners. Learn the basics of this exciting sport, including rules, techniques, and court etiquette, in a fun and interactive environment. Intended Audience: All.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Bugay

Lisa Bugay

Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
AM
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
MPA
  Elective

9:15am EST

Secure Docs Rock! Maximizing ParentSquare’s Secure Document Delivery Feature
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
E209
Ready to save trees, time, and treasure? Say goodbye to stuffing envelopes and become a ParentSquare Document Delivery pro!
Speakers
JT
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
E209
  Elective

9:15am EST

Simple Strategies to Improve Posture During the Day
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
B203
Learn some simple strategies that you can start implementing today to help improve upon some of the negative health effects that these postures are having on your body.
Speakers
HR
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
B203
  Elective

9:15am EST

Sydney Health App & Diabetes management & prevention
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
F105
This presentation will explore the impact of diabetes on the whole person; physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll discuss how diabetes affects daily life, overall well-being, and long-term health outcomes. The session will also cover essential lifestyle actions that are crucial in both preventing and managing diabetes effectively. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to empower themselves or others on the journey to a healthier, diabetes-free future. We will also explore Navigating Sydney Health App.
Speakers
A
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
F105
  Elective

9:15am EST

What's New in Children's Literature, K-5
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
N105
Join Shirley Mullin as she shares the latest and greatest in children's literature. This session will be focused on literature for students in elementary grades. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
SM
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 10:15am EST
N105
  Elective

9:15am EST

Why Aren’t My Kids Getting It? - Moving Beyond “Activities” to Make Foundational Skills Stick
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 11:30am EST
A204
Have you been teaching Heggerty and Blevins routines but have found that the knowledge isn’t sticking in your students’ brains? You’re not alone! In this session, we will dig deep to examine the purpose of each instructional routine, explore what the current research says, collaborate around our experiences, and walk away with scaffolds and supports that can be implemented tomorrow! This session is best suited for K-2 teachers.
Speakers
LL

Lyndsey Littlejohn Conger

K-3 Literacy Coach, MSD Wayne Township, Chapelwood Elementary
avatar for Samantha Kelly

Samantha Kelly

Literacy Coach, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:15am - 11:30am EST
A204
  Elective

10:30am EST

Amira - Understanding the data
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E107
Come learn about the data that is available in Amira. Learn about the various reports and how to understand what the data is suggesting. Intended audience: K-3 Grade.
Speakers
A
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E107
  Elective

10:30am EST

Classroom Funding 101
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B105
Do you have BIG ideas for your students and classroom but you're not sure how to fund them without spending your own hard-earned paycheck? Do you need help with how to find cheap or even free materials? Do you need advice on how to apply for a grant? Would you like a list of the funding opportunities out there teachers? This session will be a crash course on funding your classroom projects!
Speakers
avatar for Justice Amick

Justice Amick

Teacher, Ben Davis High School
Writer, Educator, Community Advocate, Life Long Learner
avatar for Melissa Mooney

Melissa Mooney

Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
Teacher, coach, writer, public speaker, activist, teammate
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B105
  Elective

10:30am EST

Interpreting Data in MyLexia
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B108
As students are practicing literacy skills in Lexia Core5, the system generates and gathers data about student learning.  Teachers can use this information to inform next steps in instruction.  In this session, teachers will learn about class-level reports, student-level reports, and how to use reports and the student dashboard to monitor student progress, set goals, and group students.   Intended audience: K-5 Grade.
Speakers
L
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B108
  Elective

10:30am EST

Managing STEM in Your Media Center
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E109
Exploring procedures and workflows for managing STEM and Maker activities/stations in our Media spaces
Speakers
MF

Melanie Foust

MSD of Wayne Township
EH

Elizabeth Hintz

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E109
  Elective

10:30am EST

Pickleball 101
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
MPA
Join the pickleball craze. The session is designed specifically for beginners. Learn the basics of this exciting sport, including rules, techniques, and court etiquette, in a fun and interactive environment. Intended Audience: All.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Bugay

Lisa Bugay

Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
AM
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
MPA
  Elective

10:30am EST

Protein Fiber and Fat
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B204
I will be talking about how I increased protein and fiber in my diet and reduced carbohydrates and sugar.
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Walton
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B204
  Elective

10:30am EST

Relay Medicaid Billing
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E201
This session is for all therapists who use Relay to bill for Medicaid eligible services. This session will be a time for Q&A and to troubleshoot any issues within the system. This session is intended for OT's , PT's, and SLP's only
Speakers
MH
CW

Cyndy Webb

SLP, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E201
  Elective

10:30am EST

School Psychologist Forum
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E209
Session with the school psychologists in Wayne Township to discuss procedures and practices. Medicaid, evaluation referrals, and various other topics will be discussed during this session.
Speakers
avatar for John Murty

John Murty

School Psychologist, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E209
  Elective

10:30am EST

Show Learning with Modalities
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E104
In this session, we will go over different modalities that students can use to show their learning. We will go over drawings, videos, slides, Canva, etc. These are just the tip of the iceberg. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
KJ

Kriquet Johnson

MSD of Wayne Township
JW

Jessica Williams

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
E104
  Elective

10:30am EST

Simple Strategies to Improve Posture During the Day
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B203
Learn some simple strategies that you can start implementing today to help improve upon some of the negative health effects that these postures are having on your body.
Speakers
HR
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B203
  Elective

10:30am EST

Small Group Best Practices
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B103
During this session, we will be talking about different types, structures, and data to drive small groups. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
JJ
avatar for Lauren Pfister

Lauren Pfister

Second Grade Teacher, North Wayne Elementary
KT
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
B103
  Elective

10:30am EST

Steppin w/ Shayla
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
N103
Steppin w/ Shayla is designed to bring staff together to learn the hottest and most popular line dances regardless on age, size, gender or culture!
Speakers
avatar for Shayla Hampton

Shayla Hampton

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
N103
  Elective

10:30am EST

Three practices you can implement for immediate, positive and lasting change!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
A206
This session will encourage learning leaders to think about a variety of possible ways to both start and end their school day to meet a variety of student needs. We will explore a tool that will allow teachers to know what motivates their students on a much deeper level so they can ditch the classroom reward system that most likely is not meeting the needs of many students and causing quite a bit of stress on the teacher! Last, but not least- let's talk about how to effectively and efficiently deal with those students who have challenging behavior and sometimes we have to call in staff to support them. We have some really great suggestions to seamlessly move supporting staff in and out of your classroom with as little added disruption as possible AND get you some data to show just how much you are doing to try and help the scholar be successful. Participants should leave with many resources and new connections in the Wayne community that they can reach out to for support! Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Beckham
avatar for Jennifer Collins
JP
Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EST
A206
  Elective

11:45am EST

Amira - Understanding the data
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
E107
Come learn about the data that is available in Amira. Learn about the various reports and how to understand what the data is suggesting. Intended audience: K-3 Grade.
Speakers
A
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
E107
  Elective

11:45am EST

Attendance, Trauma Informed Care, and Our Students
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
E201
It's no secret that chronic absenteeism has become one of the most pressing issues facing our nation's schools. We believe that building a deeper understanding of why students might be struggling with attendance and the role that trauma-informed care can play in improving their attendance may be a missing piece to that puzzle. We will synthesize these ideas into an easily digestible format as well as tie them to current scenarios and broader data from our district. We hope to send our audience home with actionable steps to improve attendance and psychological safety in their buildings.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Casselman
SJ

Stephen Jackson

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
E201
  Elective

11:45am EST

Bringing Fiction to Life Through Interactive Read Alouds
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A207
This session is for Kindergarten through Second grade staff that want to learn about how to use fictional books in interactive read alouds. We will discuss what components of literacy are utilized, why we use interactive read alouds, how to plan them, and how to make them engaging and fun for students. Join us to create a plan for you to use interactive read alouds in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Molly Lucas

Molly Lucas

Reading Specialist, MSD of Wayne
I have been teaching in Wayne Township for my entire 28 year career.  I started at RHE in Kindergarten Crew, taught 16 years of first grade, part of which was at Rhoades and part of which was at Bridgeport when we opened.  I continued to a year in second grade, three years in fourth... Read More →
TM

Tiffany Marion

3rd Grade Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township - Maplewood Elementary
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A207
  Elective

11:45am EST

How to Use Top Notch Vocabulary in Your Read Alouds?
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A204
Incorporating Tier 2 vocabulary words in interactive read alouds. Intended audience: K-2 Grade.
Speakers
HG

Hillary Greeson

SLP, MSD of Wayne Township
DT

Desiree Tyson

Literacy Coach, Westlake
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A204
  Elective

11:45am EST

Leveraging Art & Music in the Middle School Classroom
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A211
This session will explore the power of art and music in middle school classes of all content areas. Participants will use strategies to integrate creative disciplines into various subjects, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Simone Petrie

Simone Petrie

Instructional Coach, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A211
  Elective

11:45am EST

More Books for Beginning Readers
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A203
Learn about more great books to engage our youngest readers. We will share a variety of titles and allow teachers to preview books especially for our littlest learners. Intended audience: Early childhood.
Speakers
AI

Amber Isom

Special Education Preschool Teacher & Wayne Township Preschool Instructional Coach, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A203
  Elective

11:45am EST

Pickleball 101
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
MPA
Join the pickleball craze. The session is designed specifically for beginners. Learn the basics of this exciting sport, including rules, techniques, and court etiquette, in a fun and interactive environment. Intended Audience: All.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Bugay

Lisa Bugay

Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
AM
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
MPA
  Elective

11:45am EST

Simple Strategies to Improve Posture During the Day
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B203
Learn some simple strategies that you can start implementing today to help improve upon some of the negative health effects that these postures are having on your body.
Speakers
HR
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B203
  Elective

11:45am EST

Strategies for Peer Writing Conferences
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B105
Effective peer conferencing is a learned skill that requires teaching and practice. There are more peers in the room than you, and it’s all about building a community of writers! If you find that many students tend to give global responses to their classmates’ writing, sharing how they feel about the piece (“Wow, that was great!”) rather than providing specific feedback about what works and what doesn’t, then join us in exploring some steps that teachers can take to ensure productive peer conferences during Writer’s Workshop. We will take a look at feedback through the lenses of Compliments, Questions, Suggestions, and Corrections. The true value of peer conferences is that writers can find an audience to share their writing, and receive feedback every day. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Gentry

Holly Gentry

Elementary Instructional Coach, MSD of Wayne Township
avatar for Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

Elementary Instructional Coach K-6
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B105
  Elective

11:45am EST

The Zones of Regulation
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
E207
Staff will receive an introduction to the use of The Zones of Regulation in a classroom setting in order to support student growth in self-regulation and emotional control.
Speakers
avatar for Meghan Highfield

Meghan Highfield

Assistant Director of Special Services, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
E207
  Elective

11:45am EST

Timely Rigorous Investigation Versus Intelligent Application
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B103
T.R.I.V.I.A. can be a fun way to engage a class in before, during, and/or after a topic of study. This session will simulate an example of T.R.I.V.I.A. with some time to create your own for a topic of your choice. Participants are highly encouraged to sign up with a group of people as this will be a group activity.
Speakers
LS
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B103
  Elective

11:45am EST

What if I fall? What if UFLI?
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A205
UFLI (pronounced “you fly”) is an explicit phonics program that was developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute to teach students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading. While the program encompasses 128 phonics lessons, it was also designed and researched to be an intervention to be used with struggling readers at any grade level. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.


While we have not adopted UFLI as our core curriculum or for use as a Tier 2 intervention in Wayne Township, some teachers have begun using the materials to support small group instruction for students who are working below grade level.


In this session, we will equip teachers with an understanding of what UFLI is, share our experiences with using the materials, and explore how UFLI resources can be used to supplement and extend students’ phonics knowledge in small group instruction. We will also share alignment between our district curriculum, Indiana state standards, and UFLI.


This session is intended for 2nd-6th grade teachers who are looking for resources to support small group instruction for students who are working in below- grade level phonics skills, not for K-2nd grade teachers to use to enhance core curriculum. This is not UFLI program training, and participants will not receive UFLI manuals or materials through participation in the session.
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Hine

Michelle Hine

Literacy Coach - MCE
VM
KN
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
A205
  Elective

11:45am EST

What's new in Children's Literature, Middle School and High School
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
N105
Join Karen from KidsInk Bookstore as she shares the latest and greatest in children's literature. This session will be focused on literature for students in middle school and high school. Intended audience: 7-12 Grade.
Speakers
KR
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
N105
  Elective

11:45am EST

Who Says Fact Fluency Can’t Be Fun?
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B101
Participants will be introduced to EM2 card games that can be used with students to promote and practice fact fluency. The games will be presented and time will be given to play. Winners will receive prizes! Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
MI
avatar for Danielle Ouellette

Danielle Ouellette

Instructional Coach, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B101
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Amira - Understanding the data
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
E107
Come learn about the data that is available in Amira. Learn about the various reports and how to understand what the data is suggesting. Intended audience: K-3 Grade.
Speakers
A
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
E107
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Asking Questions To Build Relationships
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
B204
We will be modeling and practicing asking questions to build interest in each other. We will also practice how to ask questions to engage in content before, during, and after the lesson.
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Walton
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
B204
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Contract Grading in Practice: A Year in Reflection
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
E201
This session builds on last year's exploration of contract grading by focusing on real-world experiences. Teachers who have implemented contract grading will share reflections on what has worked, what challenges they faced, and their evolving perspectives after over a year of use. We will also provide an overview of the contract grading process, making this session suitable for both newcomers and those who attended last year's discussion. Whether you're considering adopting contract grading or looking to refine your approach, this session offers valuable insights from experienced educators. Intended audience: 7-12 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Allison

Justin Allison

MSD of Wayne Township
KD

Katrina Dawson

English Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
E201
  Elective

1:00pm EST

From Meh to Yeah! Mastering Effective Communication with ParentSquare
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
E209
Ready to transform your school-to-home communication? Join us to unlock the full potential of ParentSquare!
Speakers
JT
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
E209
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Funding for your Big Idea
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
A209
In this session you will learn the basics of writing a grant proposal to the Wayne Township Education Foundation. During this working session, you will leave with the initial framework for your "big idea" to complete a grant application. Participants should come with their "big idea" for which they need funding. Intended Audience: All.
Speakers
LB

Lisa Baize

Executive Director, MSD of Wayne Township
I've worked in the nonprofit sector for 27 years, the last 18 for the Wayne Township Education Foundation. I'm available to assist teachers identify funding sources, access WTEF grant funds, and to develop program proposals.
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
A209
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Interpreting Data in MyLexia
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
B108
As students are practicing literacy skills in Lexia Core5, the system generates and gathers data about student learning.  Teachers can use this information to inform next steps in instruction.  In this session, teachers will learn about class-level reports, student-level reports, and how to use reports and the student dashboard to monitor student progress, set goals, and group students.   Intended audience: K-5 Grade.
Speakers
L
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
B108
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Oral Language in PreK-1: Building Background Through Text Sets, Vocabulary Instruction, and Hands-On Experiences
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
A204
Oral language and a strong working vocabulary are prerequisites for reading comprehension. It is absolutely critical that our youngest learners are given ample opportunities to develop language and background knowledge as a building block to comprehension. This is even more crucial for those students who are multilingual learners. In this session, we will share several ways to build this essential practice into your already existing schedule - through content area integration, vocabulary instruction, interactive read-alouds, share questions, stations, dramatic play, and more! Repetition and authentic engagement are key, and we will help you build these routines and structures into your PreK-First Grade classrooms. *This session was also offered last year and has only had a few minor changes from that session. Intended audience: K-2 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Rhonda Arthur

Rhonda Arthur

Kindergarten Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
I have been a teacher for 11 years, taught Kindergarten for 9 years, and taught at Wayne Township for 6 years. I am a self-proclaimed children's book hoarder and read at least one aloud to my students every day. Many times it's more. There are just SO many great books and not enough... Read More →
avatar for Samantha Kelly

Samantha Kelly

Literacy Coach, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
A204
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Scatterbrained for Small Groups?
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
B206
Amira, NWEA, Words Their Way, Lexia, F&P, oh my! Are you overwhelmed with all the data you've collected and not sure how to best maximize your small group time? If so, this is the session for you! After reviewing impactful small group teaching strategies to meet a myriad of students' reading needs we will have the opportunity to analyze our student data, collaborate with other teachers, and create an intervention plan for your struggling readers. You'll walk out of this session with confidence and actionable next steps! Intended audience: K-2 Grade.
Speakers
TD
EK
ML
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
B206
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Slow Flow Yoga & Brain Science
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
N105
Come for a relaxing slow flow yoga session with neuro-science connections that can be great for adults and kids alike
Speakers
avatar for Conner Edwards

Conner Edwards

Life Skills THRIVE Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
N105
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Steppin w/ Shayla
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
N103
Steppin w/ Shayla is designed to bring staff together to learn the hottest and most popular line dances regardless on age, size, gender or culture!
Speakers
avatar for Shayla Hampton

Shayla Hampton

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
N103
  Elective

1:00pm EST

Tour of Area 31 Career Programs
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ben Davis Door 3
Area 31 Career Center provides the highest quality career and technical education to 1,500 secondary learners and roughly 500 adult learners per year. Area 31 has been recognized as an exemplary early college, an IDOE STEM School, and a Purple Star School. Employees of MSD Wayne are invited to tour Area 31 Career Programs and learn more about how student experiences are helping to prepare Indiana's future workforce. Intended Audience: All.
Speakers
BK
TP

Tim Pratt

Assistant Director, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ben Davis Door 3
  Elective

1:00pm EST

What Sanders Staff identified that changed the way we work for safer outcomes.
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
A206
Capstone Completed! Dr. Richard's research of Sanders spanned from 2011-2023. There are lessons for us all from the Sanders Staff and their lived experiences through that change. Take time to learn more about how Sanders came to the safer environment with better outcomes that we experience today.
Speakers
DT

Dr. Taryn Richard

Principal, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
A206
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Action! Developing an Elementary School Theater Club
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B104
In this session, we will discuss how to develop a theater club at your school. We began this three years ago at McClelland and have had around 100 students interested in participating each year. We have put on productions of Willy Wonka Kids, Frozen Kids, and are currently working on Annie Kids. We will go through our process for auditioning, rehearsals, coordinating with the high school to use their theater, fundraising, etc. We have seen so many students blossom being a part of this and would love to share it with you! Intended audience: 3-6 Grade.
Speakers
JN
MS
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B104
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Anxiety and Depression in Children and Teens
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
N105
Student depression and anxiety are increasingly significant issues that teachers face in the classroom, as these diagnoses profoundly affect a student's ability to learn, socialize, and succeed academically. In this session, we will explore the diagnosis of anxiety and depression in children and teens, symptomatology, treatments, and appropriate accommodations. After this session, teachers will be empowered to create supportive and understanding classroom environments, ultimately helping students succeed both academically and emotionally.
Speakers
avatar for Jamika Jones

Jamika Jones

School Counselor, MSD of Wayne Township
AN

Andrea Norcross

School Counselor, Wayne Township
avatar for Kaylen Weiper
avatar for Susan Williams
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
N105
  Elective

2:15pm EST

EM2 Focus on Fluency
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B103
During this session, we will review structures and routines for different EM2 fluency activities including what it looks like in classrooms across Wayne. For teachers who are new to EM2 or any other teacher who wants to maximize their fluency time, join us to learn specific moves to engage students and intentionally plan the fluency component in your math lesson. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Airi Bardua

Airi Bardua

MSD of Wayne Township
RI
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B103
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Enhancing Foundational Skills Through Small Group Instruction
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B206
What do we do with all the data? How do I plan for my groups? What about comprehension? Let's learn together how we can lay a solid foundation for literacy through small group instruction.
Speakers
KB

Kayla Bosley

MSD of Wayne Township
avatar for Madeline Guieb
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B206
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Growing Great Authors
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
A204
A holistic approach to Kindergarten writing that incorporates speech/language development, fine motor and letter formation skills, and standards aligned instruction with activities
Speakers
avatar for Annalie Brooks

Annalie Brooks

SLP, MSD of Wayne Township
avatar for Samantha Hasankhani

Samantha Hasankhani

Kindergarten Teacher, MSD Of Wayne Township
avatar for Janet Yeager
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
A204
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Indy Public Library - Oh My!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ninth Grade Center Orchestra Room
Come spend time with the librarians from the Wayne Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library learning all about what they offer to both students and adults.
Speakers
MM
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ninth Grade Center Orchestra Room
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Interpreting Data in MyLexia
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B108
As students are practicing literacy skills in Lexia Core5, the system generates and gathers data about student learning.  Teachers can use this information to inform next steps in instruction.  In this session, teachers will learn about class-level reports, student-level reports, and how to use reports and the student dashboard to monitor student progress, set goals, and group students.   Intended audience: K-5 Grade.
Speakers
L
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B108
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Introduction to Brush Pen Calligraphy
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
A205
Learn the fundamentals of brush calligraphy to create beautiful lettering. Learn the basic strokes, how to shape and connect letters, and get tips from professionals. No prior knowledge or experience necessary!
Speakers
CG
AL

Amanda LaCanne

Social Studies Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
A205
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Kagan Strategies
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
E201
Introducing basic Kagan Strategies to be used with any subject or grade level.
Speakers
CM

Carly Martin

Teacher, MSD Wayne Township
avatar for Alyssa A.D. Preddie-Allen

Alyssa A.D. Preddie-Allen

Sp Ed teacher, Wayne Township Preschool
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
E201
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Simple Strategies to Improve Posture During the Day
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B203
Learn some simple strategies that you can start implementing today to help improve upon some of the negative health effects that these postures are having on your body.
Speakers
HR
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B203
  Elective

2:15pm EST

SWERK
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
N103
SWERK is a hip-hop dance fitness workout similar to Zumba but to hip-hop music.
Speakers
HG

Hillary Greeson

SLP, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
N103
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Sydney Health App & Diabetes management & prevention
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
F105
This presentation will explore the impact of diabetes on the whole person; physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll discuss how diabetes affects daily life, overall well-being, and long-term health outcomes. The session will also cover essential lifestyle actions that are crucial in both preventing and managing diabetes effectively. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies to empower themselves or others on the journey to a healthier, diabetes-free future. We will also explore Navigating Sydney Health App.
Speakers
A
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
F105
  Elective

2:15pm EST

The Last Business Cycle--Strategies to Protect Your Nest Egg as You Near Retirement
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B204
The last seven years of teaching should be a time of joy, but I see too many of my colleagues stressed about personal finance. I have a series 6 and an insurance license, and I want to educate my colleagues on various strategies that can help you retire on time. I saw many of my colleagues feel like they were forced to work at the end of their career after the 2008 market crash. We will discuss break even points for Long Term Care Insurance, and ways to back into "Long Term Care Coverage" if you have already had a major health event. If I can help one person, this session is worth it!
Speakers
MW

Matt Welches

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
B204
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Three practices you can implement for immediate, positive and lasting change!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
A206
This session will encourage learning leaders to think about a variety of possible ways to both start and end their school day to meet a variety of student needs. We will explore a tool that will allow teachers to know what motivates their students on a much deeper level so they can ditch the classroom reward system that most likely is not meeting the needs of many students and causing quite a bit of stress on the teacher! Last, but not least- let's talk about how to effectively and efficiently deal with those students who have challenging behavior and sometimes we have to call in staff to support them. We have some really great suggestions to seamlessly move supporting staff in and out of your classroom with as little added disruption as possible AND get you some data to show just how much you are doing to try and help the scholar be successful. Participants should leave with many resources and new connections in the Wayne community that they can reach out to for support! Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Speakers
avatar for Lauren Beckham
avatar for Jennifer Collins
JP
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
A206
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Thrills, Spills, & Throwed Chocolate!
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
E104
You're AMAZING for doing what you do! Yeah, YOU! This session is all about thanking you for pouring into your students like no other! We will honor YOU with laughs, tears, fun, and we will throw chocolate! We'll have some tips & tricks to honor your peers & students as well. Join us...you'll be glad you did.
Speakers
SB

Steven Buhr

Teacher, MSD of Wayne Township
BG

Brandon Gilliam

MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
E104
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Tour of Area 31 Career Programs
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ben Davis Door 3
Area 31 Career Center provides the highest quality career and technical education to 1,500 secondary learners and roughly 500 adult learners per year. Area 31 has been recognized as an exemplary early college, an IDOE STEM School, and a Purple Star School. Employees of MSD Wayne are invited to tour Area 31 Career Programs and learn more about how student experiences are helping to prepare Indiana's future workforce. Intended Audience: All.
Speakers
BK
TP

Tim Pratt

Assistant Director, MSD of Wayne Township
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ben Davis Door 3
  Elective

2:15pm EST

Wayne8 Preview
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
MPA
Join the Wayne Wellness Coaches for an end-of-the-day workout previewing the Wayne 8! The Wayne Winter Games fitness competition, the Wayne 8, includes 8 functional fitness stations that test your skills. During the session, the coaches will demonstrate each station, and the participants will complete a smaller, lighter version of the workout. This is a perfect opportunity for those who are interested in participating in the competition, just wanting to learn some new exercise movements, or who are interested in judging the competition! Please bring a change of clothes, appropriate footwear, and water.
Speakers
avatar for Virginia Avila
avatar for Madeline Diaz

Madeline Diaz

Wellness Coach
Tuesday November 5, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
MPA
  Elective
 
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