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Monday, July 28
 

10:30am CDT

Implementing Instructional Materials Effectively
Monday July 28, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Cypress A
Instructional materials will only have the desired impact on students' experiences and outcomes when paired with ongoing support for thoughtful implementation. In this session, participants will explore KSDE's Instructional Materials Implementation Guidance and reflect on the conditions that enable teachers to implement high-quality materials as intended. Participants will also hear from districts who participated in KSDE's inaugural Materials Implementation Network this spring about their takeaways from the learning experience.
Speakers
CS
avatar for Cory Epler

Cory Epler

Partner, TNTP
Monday July 28, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Cypress A
  High Quality Instruction

10:30am CDT

“Boosting Brilliance: How Administrators Can Support Quality Instruction in Early Childhood Classrooms.”
Monday July 28, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Oak
Learn how administrators can effectively support quality instruction in early childhood and early elementary classrooms. This session will cover: Quality Observation tools, What play-based learning looks like and why it is important, strategies to ensure play based learning is intentionally aligned to standards, Things to look for and encourage in quality classroom environments, and KSDE resources.
Speakers
NM
Monday July 28, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Oak
  High Quality Instruction

1:40pm CDT

Anchoring in a Vision for Quality Instruction
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
Cypress A
Quality Instruction refers to the implementation of evidence-based lesson design that reflects high expectations, meaningful student engagement, and learning activities aligned to Kansas standards. In this session, participants will explore KSDE's Vision for Quality Instruction and practice using an aligned observation tool to identify instructional strengths and growth areas.
Speakers
avatar for Cory Epler

Cory Epler

Partner, TNTP
CS
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
Cypress A
  High Quality Instruction

1:40pm CDT

Family Partnerships: Supporting Quality Instruction in Early Childhood
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
Oak
Dig in to how districts can use family partnerships to support quality instruction in their early childhood programming.  Participants will explore the following: • Use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (the ASQ) as an impactful way to support school readiness and build relationships. Learn strategies to improve participation rates with families and meaningfully use this data. Learn strategies to improve participation rates with families and meaningfully use this data. Support families in preparing for the beginning of the school year. Use tools to assess and improve their strategies for partnering with families (for example, the Kansas Family Engagement and Partnership Standards for Early Childhood, the PTA National Standards for Family-School Partnerships, the Family Engagement Survey, and the Family Friendly School Culture Review.
Speakers
SC

Stacy Clarke

Education Coordinator, Kansas State Dept. of Education
NM
AP
TR
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
Oak
  High Quality Instruction

1:40pm CDT

Multiplying Success:  Strategies for Quality Math Instruction 
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
RedBud A
Discover strategies to elevate math instruction and enhance student understanding. This session will focus on best practices for delivering high-quality math lessons that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding. Walk away with practical tools and insights to make math instruction more engaging, meaningful, and impactful.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Hamlet

Jennifer Hamlet

Assistant Director, KSDE
With 28 years of experience in education, Mrs. Hamlet holds a BS in 7-12 Math Education, a MS in Building Leadership, and a District Leadership endorsement. She has served as a MS/HS math teacher and a Pre-K–8th building principal. Currently, Mrs. Hamlet is the STEM Math Program... Read More →
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
RedBud A
  High Quality Instruction

1:40pm CDT

Science in Focus: Using the KSDE Vision for Quality Instruction in Science to Guide Instructional Leadership
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
Cedar
What does high-quality science instruction look like in Kansas classrooms? This session invites school and district leaders to explore the Kansas State Department of Education’s Vision for Quality Science Instruction and its key components: sensemaking, phenomena-based learning, three-dimensional instruction, discourse and collaboration, and local and cultural relevance. Participants will explore how these elements align with the Kansas Science Standards and gain practical insight to support access for all students to high-quality science instruction.
Speakers
SO

Stephanie Oler

Science Program Manager, KSDE
Stephanie Alderman-Oler is the Science Program Manager at the Kansas Department of Education, supporting science education across the state. With 12 years of experience as a middle and high school science teacher, she brings classroom expertise and a deep commitment to improving science... Read More →
Monday July 28, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm CDT
Cedar
  High Quality Instruction

3:10pm CDT

Implementing Instructional Materials Effectively
Monday July 28, 2025 3:10pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cypress A
Instructional materials will only have the desired impact on students' experiences and outcomes when paired with ongoing support for thoughtful implementation. In this session, participants will explore KSDE's Instructional Materials Implementation Guidance and reflect on the conditions that enable teachers to implement high-quality materials as intended. Participants will also hear from districts who participated in KSDE's inaugural Materials Implementation Network this spring about their takeaways from the learning experience.
Speakers
CS
avatar for Cory Epler

Cory Epler

Partner, TNTP
Monday July 28, 2025 3:10pm - 4:30pm CDT
Cypress A
  High Quality Instruction

3:10pm CDT

“Boosting Brilliance: How Administrators Can Support Quality Instruction in Early Childhood Classrooms.”
Monday July 28, 2025 3:10pm - 4:30pm CDT
Oak
Learn how administrators can effectively support quality instruction in early childhood and early elementary classrooms. This session will cover: Quality Observation tools, What play-based learning looks like and why it is important, strategies to ensure play based learning is intentionally aligned to standards, Things to look for and encourage in quality classroom environments, and KSDE resources.
Speakers
NM
Monday July 28, 2025 3:10pm - 4:30pm CDT
Oak
  High Quality Instruction
 
Tuesday, July 29
 

8:45am CDT

DLT - Balanced Assessment - USD 265 Goddard
Tuesday July 29, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Oak
DLT discussions
Speakers
U2
Tuesday July 29, 2025 8:45am - 10:00am CDT
Oak
  High Quality Instruction

10:20am CDT

DLT - Quality Instruction/Professional Learning - USD 430 South Brown County
Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:20am - 11:50am CDT
Cypress B
DLT discussions
Speakers
U4
Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:20am - 11:50am CDT
Cypress B
  High Quality Instruction

1:30pm CDT

DLT - System Wide Quality Instruction - USD 259 Wichita
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Eagle
DLT discussions
Speakers
U2
Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Eagle
  High Quality Instruction

3:15pm CDT

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Tuesday July 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Oak
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Emily Scott

Emily Scott

ESOL/Title III Program Consultant, Kansas Department of Education
Provides leadership and management for the Title III and Kansas ESOL ProgramsProvides technical assistance and/or professional development to Kansas school and district personnel
Tuesday July 29, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm CDT
Oak
  High Quality Instruction
 
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