SJSD Accelerate Your Learning 2025

SJSD Accelerate Your Learning 2025

SJSD Accelerate Your Learning 2025

8:00am CST

Continuing to Build Algebraic Understanding with Algebra Tiles - Grades 6 & 7 Murphy 106Angela Dorsey Exploring the Houlne Center: Innovations in Convergent Technology and Industry Partnerships Houlne CenterRoberta Dias Teaching the Four Modes of Writing (Descriptive, Narrative, Persuasive, Expository) Agenstein 123Kelly Lock-McMillen Required Session for 5th Grade Teachers: Leveraging Ready Math to Design Aligned Lessons in SJSD Agenstein 126Julie Dill Implementing Science Missouri LEAP Blocks: Strategies for 5th-8th Grade Educators Murphy 104Deb Korell Managing Multiple Viewpoints in sources and your students Agenstein 323Lori Rech BYOB SEL Edition Murphy 109Lauren Bell ELD Department Breakout Session Murphy 110Michelle Schulze • Cora Murphy • Melissa Mollus Can I Motivate You? Murphy 107Tom Bendt Emergency Reunification Procedures: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in SJSD Schools Agenstein 224Shannon Nolte Empowering Education: Utilizing Canvas for Classroom Success Murphy 219Ashley Silligman Engaging Behaviors: Unlocking Learning through Motivation Agenstein 324Melissa Mumper • Matt Reid Shaping Tomorrow: Building the Portrait of a Graduate Continuum for Saint Joseph Students Murphy 112Kendra Lau Unlocking the Potential of Professional Learning Communities Agenstein 124Jack Baldermann Required Session for K,1, & 2: The Importance of Connected Text in the UFLI Program Murphy 201Amy Cardwell • Heather Wiedmer Reading A-Z Orientation Murphy 218Learning A-Z • Angela Romano Emotional Toolbox Program Murphy 224 AAC overview-low tech to high tech Murphy 105Margaret Baker Amplify 6-8 Science Pilot Training EMPOWERU PurpleLaura Hagen • Justin Suder ALL High School Science Educators: STEM Resources for High School Classrooms Your Buildings in Your Classrooms Elementary AV System Training: Invitation Only SessionJanell Becerra Special Education & SLP Work Session: Support & Collaboration Oak Grove CafeKara Anderson Required Session for 3rd and 4th Grade Educators: Dive into DIBELS Murphy 220Melissa Baldeo-Soler Required for High School Math Educators: Enhancing Student Learning with ALEKS and Reveal Math Integration Strategies (Invitation Only) EMPOWERULisa Gursel • Eileen Hinson K-2 ELA Pilot TEAM Members: Exploring Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition (invitation Only) EMPOWERULaura Hagen • Alyssa Southerlin High School & Middle School Foreign Language Curriculum Writing - Writers ONLY! Central A.M./Benton P.M.Corrine Russell Early Learning Educators and Staff Ealy Learning Sites Climbing Everest: Exclusive Project Update Your Buildings in Your ClassroomsJanell Becerra Let's Finish This! Lindbergh ElementaryJanell Becerra Lights, Sound, Places! ~ Invitation Only HS Auditoriums - TBDJanell Becerra Advancing Your Portfolio: National Board Candidates Classroom - Writing TimeAnne Irizarry • Pam Barger Building PLC Leaders: Driving Action and Sustaining Learning in Your PLC (invitation Only) Word of Life ChurchScott Carr LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling for 4-12 teachers Noyes 204Morgan Skaith LETRS Volume 1: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling for K-3 teachers Noyes 201Cambrie Hoglund • Christie Jackson LETRS: Volume 2: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling emPowerU CampusJane Jackson

9:30am CST

Building Algebraic Understanding with Algebra Tiles - Grades 6 & 7 Murphy 106Angela Dorsey Required for 2nd Grade Teachers: Leveraging Ready Math to Design Aligned Lessons in SJSD Agenstein 126Julie Dill “I don’t have time for social studies!” Teaching Elementary U.S. History with new BRI resources Agenstein 323Lori Rech Implementing Science Missouri LEAP Blocks: Strategies for 5th-8th Grade Educators Murphy 104Deb Korell Enhancing Formative Assessment & Calibrate Writing in Secondary ELA Murphy 105Stacia Studer • Kelly Lock-McMillen Accommodations and Modifications for Teachers Murphy 107Morgan Sigrist ALL IN on Your Foundation of Purpose Murphy 112Wes Simmons Emergency Reunification Procedures: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in SJSD Schools Agenstein 224Shannon Nolte Exploring Free Classroom Resources through MU Extension Murphy 110Melissa Morrison Exploring Resources at the Black Archives Museum Murphy 219Sara Wilson • Loes Hedge Family Engagement Murphy 224Shadae Harris Saint Joseph School District Foundation 101 Murphy 109Julie Cobb Teaching all students using Academic Vocabulary Agenstein 123Cora Murphy • Melissa Mollus Unlocking the Potential of Professional Learning Communities Agenstein 124Jack Baldermann Required Session for K,1, & 2: The Importance of Connected Text in the UFLI Program Murphy 201Heather Wiedmer • Amy Cardwell Reading A-Z ELL Supporting Literacy Murphy 218Learning A-Z • Angela Romano Psychotropic Medications for School-aged Children: Uses, Side Effects, and Support Strategies Agenstein 324Tamara Smith-Hinchey

12:15pm CST

Creating Common Assessments to Support Math Instruction Murphy 107Danyelle Gonzales Required Session for 3rd & 4th Grade Teachers: Leveraging Ready Math to Design Aligned Lessons in SJSD Agenstein 126Julie Dill Mastering Science Responses: Strategies for Success in Performance Events and Extended Responses Murphy 219Susan German Teaching the Four Modes of Writing (Descriptive, Narrative, Persuasive, Expository) Agenstein 123Kelly Lock-McMillen Analyzing Political Cartoons for Deeper Historical Understanding Agenstein 323Lori Rech Building Algebraic Understanding with Algebra Tiles - Grades 8-12 Murphy 106Angela Dorsey Implementing Science Missouri LEAP Blocks & DESE Resources: Strategies for High School Educators Murphy 104Deb Korell Language Learning Everywhere: Theory to Practice for Non-language Teachers Murphy 105James Hosler Youth Trafficking: It’s Happening in YOUR Community Agenstein 324 AI: Unlocking the Future of Education Murphy 201Mark Henderson Canvas for Beginners: Simplifying Course Setup and Teaching Strategies Remington 105Jeffery Campbell Co-Teaching for Success: Strategies for Collaborative Instruction Murphy 112Melissa Mollus Differentiating with Diffit Agenstein 224Jamie Davis • Kim Callaway Engaging Behaviors: Unlocking Learning through Motivation Agenstein 124Melissa Mumper • Matt Reid Family Engagement Murphy 224Shadae Harris Voices from the Neighborhood: Bringing Community Speakers into Your Classroom Murphy 110Rebecca Carter • Val Jones Developing Word Recognition with Reading A-Z Murphy 218Learning A-Z • Angela Romano 3rd-5th ELA Pilot TEAM Members: Exploring Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition (invitation Only) EMPOWERULaura Hagen • Alyssa Southerlin Required Session for 5th and 6th (Elementary) Grade Educators: Dive into DIBELS – Maximizing Literacy Impact Murphy 220Melissa Baldeo-Soler Exclusive Art Teachers Workshop ~ 2D Mixed Media Art & TechniquesMeagan Wells Introduction to Orff Instruments: Classroom Techniques with Kristen Nall Field ElementaryKristen Nall Tips and Tricks for Fitnessgram and PE Share Session for K-8 PE teachers Field ElementaryAnita Allen • Jennifer Goss Active Shooter Awareness Training Central High SchoolShannon Nolte ALL Middle School Science Educators: STEM Resources for Middle School Classrooms Your Buildings in Your Classrooms Special Education & SLP Work Session: Support & Collaboration Oak Grove CafeKara Anderson

1:45pm CST

Mastering Science Responses: Strategies for Success in Performance Events and Extended Responses Murphy 219Susan German “I don’t have time for social studies!” Teaching Elementary U.S. History with new BRI resources Agenstein 323Lori Rech Secondary Math Breakout Session Agenstein 123 Implementing Science Missouri LEAP Blocks & DESE Resources: Strategies for High School Educators Murphy 104Deb Korell Social Workers Department Breakout Session Murphy 106Samantha Davis Counseling Department Breakout Session Murphy 224Samantha Davis AI: Unlocking the Future of Education Murphy 201Mark Henderson Canva Boot Camp: Strengthen Your Design Skills Agenstein 224Elizabeth Hoskins • Melissa Corey Hillyard Technical Center: Student Opportunities & Resources Agenstein 124Ashley Cawthon • Christi Waggoner • Becky Whitmer Level-Up Your Canvas Course: Intermediate Features and New Options Remington 105Jeffery Campbell Navigating Branching Minds & Reading Success Plans for Targeted Student Support Murphy 109 Shaping Tomorrow: Building the Portrait of a Graduate Continuum for Saint Joseph Students Murphy 112Kendra Lau To Infinity and Beyond - Math Murphy 105Cora Murphy • Kellie Shelley Voices from the Neighborhood: Bringing Community Speakers into Your Classroom Murphy 110Rebecca Carter • Val Jones Building Background Knowledge (Language Comprehension) Murphy 218Learning A-Z • Angela Romano Required for Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teachers: Leveraging Ready Math to Design Aligned Lessons in SJSD Agenstein 126Julie Dill School Nurse Collaboration: Strategies for Student Health and Well-being Murphy 107Tamara Smith-Hinchey Self-contained Classroom Resources & Strategies Agenstein 324April Wilson