2024 Innovative Practices Conference (IPC): Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Innovative Practices Conference!

9:00am EDT

Empowering STEM Education: The Impact of Makerspaces on Learning

In this presentation, we will explore the transformative power of makerspaces in the 21st-century classroom. We will discuss how these dynamic, collaborative environments foster the creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning experiences that students need to thrive in an increasingly technological world. By granting students access to cutting-edge tools and resources, makerspaces bridge the gap between theory and practice, significantly enhancing their technological literacy and preparedness for the workforce. We will also highlight the inherent ability of makerspaces to cultivate innovation, design thinking, and a growth mindset, empowering students to become resilient problem-solvers and lifelong learners. We will provide concrete examples and strategies for effectively integrating makerspaces into various educational settings, equipping teachers with the knowledge and confidence to revolutionize their classrooms. Finally, there will be a hands-on challenge where teachers will modify and adapt a current lesson plan of their to include a Design Challenge using makerspace mindsets and equipment.

Speakers

Andrew Bruening

Director of Bridge Programs, PAST Foundation

Kelleigh Huey

STEM Experience Instructor, PAST Foundation

Wednesday May 29, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Room 1148 5655 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Community Partner, Academics

Association PAST Foundation
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers, Formal and Informal Education
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Fine Arts, IT/Technology
Hot Topics STEM Education

9:30am EDT

Inspiring Elementary Students to Pursue STEAM Careers Early on, Empowering Students through Inquiry-Based Learning

In this session we’ll talk about ways educators can inspire students to see themselves in STEAM careers early on, empowering them through inquiry-based learning. Explore how STEAM heroes work to Rebuild the World while demonstrating the power of hands-on learning. You’ll experience free classroom resources developed with professionals in industries like bee rescue and ocean advocacy, expertly designed to spark joy and curiosity in the classroom! Come prepared to learn more about lessons that will enable students to explore skills and trades you'll find in the many Fortune 500 companies located in Cincinnati!

Speakers

Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo

Solution Architect, LEGO Education

Exhibitors

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

We dream of a world where the question “how was school today?” lights a spark of joy. We have a feeling you may dream of the same world.  As part of The LEGO Group, LEGO® Education have been committed to children and the importance of play for nearly a century. We go to work... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization LEGO® Education
Association LEGO® Education
Target Audience Administrators, Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), New Teachers, Counselors, Resource Coordinators
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Career Exploration
Hot Topics College and Career Readiness

10:30am EDT

Eclipsed by Technology NO MORE! An Introduction to ESRI's Survey123

This presentation will introduce participants to ESRI's Survey123, which is a geospatial platform within ArcGIS Online used to collect authentic geospatial data. The presenter will share student-collected sound intensity data and weather information collected during the "Great North American Total Solar Eclipse of 2024." Survey123 is an excellent platform for engaging students in project-based STEAM lessons across many disciplines.

Speakers

Kurtz Miller, Ph.D.

Geography and Science Teacher, Huber Heights City Schools

As passionate geography and science educator, my track record highlights diverse collaboration, professional dedication, and intense passion for meaningful, real-world, rigorous, and transdisciplinary outreach and teaching. I am looking for ongoing opportunities to connect with businesses... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 1137 5654 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Academics

Target Audience Administrators, Middle School Techers (6 - 8), High School Teachers, Curriculum, Instructional, and/or Technology coaches
Content Area Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology

11:00am EDT

Focus on What Matters: Intervention and High Leverage Concepts for Math

All Learners Network has pioneered the use of focused, High Leverage Concepts for grades preK-8 in mathematics. These HLCs focus instruction on the most important conceptual understanding in each grade level necessary for success in the next grade. Interventionists and Special educators find our HLCs and Benchmarks especially useful to know where to focus their efforts for maximum impact. In this session, we’ll explore High Leverage Concepts and the intervention moves, strategies, and techniques that help focus and improve student learning.

Speakers

John Tapper

CEO/Founder, All Learners Network

We are an organization dedicated to the belief that all children can learn mathematics, regardless of ability or circumstance. Our organization makes use of 5 key elements to make our goal a reality:1. High Leverage Concepts - focusing on what matters most2. Lessons that include BOTH... Read More →

Exhibitors

All Learners Network

We are an organization dedicated to the belief that all children can learn mathematics, regardless of ability or circumstance. Our organization makes use of 5 key elements to make our goal a reality:High Leverage Concepts - focusing on what matters mostLessons that include BOTH inclusion... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization All Learners Network
Association All Learners Network
Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), Middle School Techers (6 - 8), New Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services
Content Area Math

1:00pm EDT

Digital Playground with LEGO® Education

Sit and Get? Not in this session! Come experience the LEGO® Education Learning System and the power of hands-on STEAM learning. In this playground experience, you will be the one getting hands-on as you explore what LEGO® Education has to offer for bringing computer science and STEAM learning to life and preparing students to be future ready. This is a station rotation session so feel free to stop by anytime during this time block.

Speakers

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

Exhibitors

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

Wednesday May 29, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization LEGO® Education
Association LEGO® Education
Target Audience Administrators, All K - 12 Teachers, New Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services, Counselors, Resource Coordinators
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Special Education/Specialized Classrooms, Computer Science, Coding, Programming, CTE

2:30pm EDT

Interactive Instructional Slides for Elementary

In this session, I will share how I created and curated content in visually appealing interactive digital slides. All participants will walk away with templates for morning meeting routines, and sample templates for grade 1 math and ELA interactive resource slides.

Speakers

Rosemary Jane

Technology Admin, Cincinnati Public Schools

I’m an innovative educational technology leader. I serve a district of over 35K students in my current role as a classroom teacher and district trainer and in my previous role as an IT & Curriculum admin (17 years). I do most things “hands on” tech such as AR/VR, 3D printing... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1150 5645 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Innovative Technologies

Association Cincinnati Public Schools (Woodford Academy)
Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6)
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies
Hot Topics Early Learners

8:00am EDT

OutSCIder Classroom

Come learn how to implement OutSCIder Classroom, a video series that teaches science and STEM in the National Parks, in your lessons!

Speakers

Chris Anderson

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Academics | Community Partner, Academics

Target Audience Middle School Techers (6 - 8), New Teachers
Content Area Math, Science
Hot Topics Environmental Education

8:30am EDT

Brewing Success: All Learners Network Coffee Chat

Join us for the Brewing Success Coffee Chat sponsored by All Learners Network, designed specifically for math teachers! Enjoy some joe and treats while discovering the comprehensive supports and resources that All Learners Network offers to enhance math education. Connect with representatives who will answer your questions and demonstrate how their instructional strategies, tools, and programs foster inclusive and effective math teaching. Network with fellow math educators, exchange experiences, and build a supportive community in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, this session provides a unique blend of professional development and social interaction. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and enjoy great coffee—mark your calendars and get ready to brew success with All Learners Network!

Speakers

John Tapper

CEO/Founder, All Learners Network

Exhibitors

All Learners Network

We are an organization dedicated to the belief that all children can learn mathematics, regardless of ability or circumstance. Our organization makes use of 5 key elements to make our goal a reality:High Leverage Concepts - focusing on what matters mostLessons that include BOTH inclusion... Read More →

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Cafeteria 5641 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Experiences, Academics

Content Area Math

9:00am EDT

Math Class Should Not Be Quiet!

Do you feel like you are “pulling teeth” when you try to get students to share their thinking in class? Do some students dominate class discussions? All students have mathematical ideas to share, but not all students feel comfortable or confident sharing with their peers and teachers. Come explore strategies and routines that promote math discourse and increase equity of voice. Math class should not be quiet!

Speakers

Anna Petersen

Math Specialist, Cincinnati Public Schools (Silverton Academy)

Thursday May 30, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Room 1136 5660 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Adademics

Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), Middle School Techers (6 - 8), New Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services
Content Area Math

9:30am EDT

Hands On Mathematics

The utilization of math manipulatives in the primary classroom is paramount for fostering a deep and meaningful understanding of mathematical concepts among young learners. These hands-on, tangible objects serve as powerful tools that transform abstract ideas into concrete, real-world experiences. By incorporating manipulatives such as counters, blocks, geometric shapes, and measuring tools, educators create interactive learning environments that cater to diverse learning styles. Manipulatives provide students with a tactile and visual representation of mathematical principles, allowing them to explore, manipulate, and internalize abstract ideas in a tangible way. This kinesthetic engagement not only enhances comprehension but also promotes critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a sense of mathematical curiosity. Moreover, math manipulatives offer a bridge between the theoretical and the practical, supporting the transition from concrete to abstract thinking as students progress in their mathematical journey. In essence, the importance of math manipulatives in the primary classroom lies in their ability to make mathematics accessible, enjoyable, and, most importantly, memorable for young minds.

Speakers

Jonelle Bell

Exhibitors

Hand2Mind

Ohio Educational Sales Consultant, Hand2Mind

Thursday May 30, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Room 1137 5654 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization Hand2Mind
Association Hand2Mind
Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3)
Content Area Math

9:30am EDT

Developing Digital Literacy: Tikes to Tweens

Technology isn't merely a diversion or a time sink. Instead, when employed creatively and with intent, technological resources can significantly enrich educational practices. They facilitate improved instruction, enable the tracking of student progress, foster metacognitive skills and communication abilities, bolster confidence in public speaking, and inspire innovative information sharing among students. Citing examples from Pre-K to 6th grade students, you will explore and experiment with tech tools such as Google Slides, YouTube, Screencastify, Flip, and We Video, among others.

Speakers

Ashley Garland

Cincinnati Public Schools (John P Parker)

Dara Stinson

Cincinnati Public Schools (John P Parker)

Dara has 18 years of teaching experience across diverse settings like private, public, traditional, Montessori and Charter Schools. Her teaching spans from PreK to 3rd Grade, including Montessori 3-6 and 6-9. An alumna of Cincinnati Public Schools Blending Learning Academy, she’s... Read More →

Tracie Linville

Cincinnati Public Schools (John P Parker)

Thursday May 30, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Room 1161 5643 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader

Association Cincinnati Public Schools
Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6)
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies
Hot Topics Early Learners

10:00am EDT

Laying the Foundation for Computational Thinking Skills through Hands-on Learning

Experience how computational thinking lays the foundation for skills like coding and computer science, setting your students up for success. Learn how decomposition, pattern recognition, and more help students develop an understanding of programming.

Speakers

Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo

Solution Architect, LEGO Education

Exhibitors

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

Thursday May 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Culture

Host Organization LEGO® Education
Association LEGO® Education
Target Audience Administrators, All K - 12 Teachers, New Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services, Counselors, Resource Coordinators
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Coding, Programming, Computer Science

10:30am EDT

Accelerate Instruction in the Classroom with Math Language Routines

This session will challenge participants to accelerate learning through literacy. We will stretch our thinking to be more asset based as we look at how to support all students by utilizing Math Language Routines. Don’t miss this interactive and engaging session to amplify student language acquisition in a lesson while providing an opportunity to build literacy in a mathematics classroom. This session will make Math Language Routines visible across the grade bands. Attendees not only experience the interaction but also walk away with another instructional model to put in their toolbox.

Speakers

Jamie Riester

Cincinnati Public Schools (Dept of Teaching and Learning)

Thursday May 30, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 1136 5660 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Academics

Target Audience Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6)
Content Area Math
Hot Topics Mathematics

11:00am EDT

Math By The Book

Harness the power of literature in primary math education for a rich, engaging experience. By integrating carefully selected picture books, stories, and poems, educators bring abstract math concepts to life. Literature transforms numbers into relatable, everyday scenarios, fostering math skills and a love for reading. This interdisciplinary approach supports math skills, literacy, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for learning

Speakers

Jonelle Bell

Exhibitors

Hand2Mind

Ohio Educational Sales Consultant, Hand2Mind

Thursday May 30, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Room 1137 5654 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization Hand2Mind
Association Hand2Mind
Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3)
Content Area Math

11:00am EDT

Digital Playground with LEGO® Education

Speakers

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

Exhibitors

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

Thursday May 30, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization LEGO® Education
Association LEGO® Education
Target Audience Administrators, All K - 12 Teachers, New Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services, Counselors, Resource Coordinators
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Special Education/Specialized Classrooms, Computer Science, Coding, Programming, CTE

12:00pm EDT

Experience Before Explanation: Making STEM Lessons Accessible For All

Come learn how you can make your STEM lessons more accessible for all students by making a few simple changes to your instructional sequence. During this session, you will experience an engaging, hands-on lesson that models what this structure can look like in a real classroom. We will also discuss the research behind allowing students to experience concepts before introducing students to new vocabulary terms and how this can give all students an entry point into learning STEM content.

Speakers

Leslie Silbernagel

STEM Outreach Director, NKU STEM Outreach (CINSAM)

Come talk to me to find out how NKU's Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics (CINSAM) can support you and your students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. We have in-person and online programs for grades K-12.

Britanie Murphy

Thursday May 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 1136 5660 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Community Partner, Academics

Host Organization CINSAM
Association CINSAM
Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), Middle School Techers (6 - 8)
Content Area Math, Science, STEM
Hot Topics STEM Education

1:00pm EDT

Coding across the Curriculum with LEGO® Education

It’s time to learn to code, one brick at a time! Join us for an interactive session focused on LEGO Education Learning System, including how it can bring computer science learning to life in your classroom. Through this system, students learn to work collaboratively and solve problems creatively – all while “playing” with a familiar set of tools that are easy to manage. Come ready to get hands-on and discover the power of interactive learning through play at all ages.

Speakers

Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo

Solution Architect, LEGO Education

Exhibitors

LEGO Education - Tracey Dingle

LEGO Education

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 1103 5647 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization LEGO® Education
Association LEGO® Education
Target Audience Administrators, All K - 12 Teachers, New Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services, Counselors, Resource Coordinators
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Computer Science, Coding, Programming
Hot Topics Coding/Robotics/Drones

1:30pm EDT

Lights, Camera, Screencastify!

Participants will engage in an immersive exploration aimed at uncovering and observing various methods to optimize instructional techniques utilizing Screencastify

Speakers

Dara Stinson

Cincinnati Public Schools (John P Parker)

Jordan Mitchell

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 2235 5648 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Association Cincinnati Public Schools (John P. Parker)
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers, Primary Teachers (K - 3)
Content Area Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies

1:30pm EDT

Fraction Fun with Fiona & Friends

Join Cincinnati's most famous hippo and her friends in exploring fractions. We will explore fractions on a number line, comparing fractions, and fraction equivalency. This interactive session features African savannah-themed tasks that will be sure to engage your students and have them begging for more fraction fun.

Speakers

Anna Petersen

Math Specialist, Cincinnati Public Schools (Silverton Academy)

Siamang Gibbon Cards pdf

The Amazing Grazing Giraffe Measurement Cards pdf

The Amazing Grazing Giraffe Line Plot Task pdf

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 1136 5660 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Academics

Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6)
Content Area Math

2:30pm EDT

Math in Motion

Let’s put Math in Motion! We will explore middle grades math concepts, algebra and geometry through movement. Technology will be provided in this hands on sessions to explore free activities that develop & investigate the relationship between position, rate of change, time, speed, and velocity and more.

Speakers

Michelle Grooms

Education Technology Consultant, Texas Instruments

Thursday May 30, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 1137 5654 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS Approved Vendor, Academics

Target Audience Middle School Techers (6 - 8), High School Teachers
Content Area Math, STEM

2:30pm EDT

How the Green Bronx Machine changed my school.

Are you ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic learning environment that nourishes minds, bodies, and imaginations? Our students grow, eat, and love their vegetables en route to spectacular academic performance. Lesson plans use food and plant life cycles to teach multiple subjects, students also learn critical thinking and problem solving as they explore, discover, and create their ecosystem. You’ll also hear directly from a teacher using hydroponics in their program. If you have a school garden, plant tower, hydroponics machine, classroom plants, or want to learn more about them.

Speakers

Daniell Cossey

Stem Teacher, Westbrooke Village Elem School

My name is Daniell Cossey. I am the STEM teacher at Westbrooke village elementary school. I have taught math and science in Trotwood Madison City schools for 9 years. Before coming to Ohio I taught in Shreveport, LA for 4 years, and Monroe, LA for 4 years, where I taught all subjects... Read More →

Design a healthy snack pptx

Compare types of farming pptx

Create a Seed packet pptx

How the Green Bronx pdf

Thursday May 30, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Room 1139/1143 5641 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Culture

Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), Middle School Techers (6 - 8)
Content Area Math, Science
Hot Topics Environmental Education

3:00pm EDT

Driving Student Achievement with Meaningful Feedback

In this interactive session participants will learn about leveraging meaningful feedback to skyrocket student achievement and foster deeper comprehension. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform feedback into a powerful tool for academic growth!

Speakers

Morgan Allen

4th-6th Grade Instructional Partner, Cincinnati Public Schools (Dept of Teaching and Learning)

Thursday May 30, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1136 5660 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Academics

Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6)
Content Area Math