2024 Innovative Practices Conference (IPC): Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

AI Tools and Strategies to Help Support Your ELL Population

You walk into your classroom on the first day of school and you have a roster full of many English Language Learners and you have no idea how to support these students. No need to worry we have you covered. In this session you will learn how to use AI tools to help support your instruction of English language learners as well as AI tools students can use to help them to be successful in our classroom.

Speakers

Brandi Clark

Sara Sheldt

Instructional Technology Coach, Hamilton County ESC

Wednesday May 29, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Culture

Host Organization Hamilton County ESC
Association Hamilton County ESC
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers
Content Area Special Education/Specialized Classrooms, English Language Learners
Hot Topics AI (Artificial Intelligence)

10:30am EDT

Brick by Brick: Integrating Coding into Ohio Standards with LEGO

The LEGO Essentials Coding Kit offers a versatile tool for educators in Ohio to meet state standards while captivating student interest. By integrating coding with LEGO, teachers can address various subject specific standards while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on activities, students engage in collaborative learning experiences that promote communication, perseverance, and creativity. This kit aligns with Ohio's educational framework while empowering students to become proficient in technology in what seems like a world of play. Attend this session to learn more and get hands-on experience with the LEGO Essentials Coding Kit.

Speakers

Katie Enneking

Instructional Technology Consultant, Hamilton County ESC

This is Katie's 24th year in education. Her teaching background is as an intervention specialist for elementary school aged students. For the last 5 years she has served as a technology consultant and coach with Hamilton County ESC and provides instructional technology support to... Read More →

Heather Braeckel

Instructional Technology Specialist, HCESC

Wednesday May 29, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Teacher Leader, Academics

Host Organization Hamilton County ESC
Association Hamilton County ESC
Target Audience Primary Teachers (K - 3), Upper Elementary Teachers (4 - 6), Middle School Techers (6 - 8)
Content Area Not content specific
Hot Topics Arts Integration

12:30pm EDT

Ten ways to boost accessibility with Kami

Kami is a fantastic tool for teachers to make learning materials more accessible and engaging for Special Education students. Kami allows you to upload and annotate documents easily, making it perfect for personalized learning. For Special Ed students, this means they can interact with content in ways that suit their unique needs. Let's dive into the ten ways Kami can boost accessibility in your classroom.

Speakers

Stephanie Howell

Teacher Success Champion, Gold EDU/ Kami

Stephanie is the CEO of Gold EDU, Control the Chaos EDU, and is also a teacher success champion at Kami. Stephanie has been in education since 2014. Stephanie has spoken at conferences around the world. Some of her achievements are being a part of the team named ISTE’s Distinguished... Read More →

Wednesday May 29, 2024 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Culture

Host Organization Kami
Association Kami
Target Audience All Teachers K - 12
Content Area Not Content Specific
Hot Topics Diverse Learners

2:30pm EDT

Kami + Canvas

Join us for an exciting session on the seamless integration of Kami and Canvas! Discover advanced features like Class View for easy document management and feedback. Learn to publish changes and enhance collaboration. Perfect for educators looking to optimize Kami in Canvas. Elevate your teaching with practical tips and powerful tools.

Speakers

Stephanie Howell

Teacher Success Champion, Gold EDU/ Kami

Wednesday May 29, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization Kami
Association Kami
Target Audience All Teachers K - 12
Content Area Not Content Specific
Hot Topics CPS Canvas Transition

8:00am EDT

I Didn’t Know Kami Could Do That

Are you looking to unlock the full potential of Kami? Join us for an eye-opening session where we dive deep into the amazing capabilities of Kami that you might not have discovered yet! Kami isn't just for annotating PDFs; it's a versatile Swiss Army knife for teachers and students alike. From advanced collaboration features to interactive assignments, we'll explore how Kami can transform your teaching and learning experience. Get ready to be amazed.

Speakers

Stephanie Howell

Teacher Success Champion, Gold EDU/ Kami

Thursday May 30, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Host Organization Kami
Association Kami
Target Audience All Teachers K - 12
Content Area Not Content Specific

10:00am EDT

Amp Up Teaching

Join us for an exciting session where you'll stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest Kami updates and explore the most beloved tools and features the platform offers! From innovative tools to time-saving features, we'll guide you through everything you need to know to make the most of Kami. Don't miss out on this chance to unlock the full potential of Kami and streamline your workflow like never before!

Speakers

Stephanie Howell

Teacher Success Champion, Gold EDU/ Kami

Thursday May 30, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Culture

Host Organization Kami
Association Kami
Target Audience All Teachers K - 12
Content Area Not Content Specific

12:00pm EDT

3D Printing in the Cloud with Polar 3D

Handling student 3D Printing jobs is easy when you join your school, connect your printers, and import your students in Polar Cloud. This course will feature a brief overview of the design tool (Tinkercad), a showcase of lesson plans available to you, your CPS training resources, basic student/teacher submission workflow, and the NEW Polar Cloud Academy!

Speakers

Van Morris

Exhibitors

Polar 3D (Van Morris)

Thursday May 30, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics, Innovative Technologies

Host Organization Polar 3D
Association Polar 3D
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers, Intervention Specialists/Student Services
Content Area Not content specific
Hot Topics 3D Printing

1:30pm EDT

Focus Discipline Module Overview

Learn how to document the communication, intervention and actions you have take with students and parents prior to generating an administrative discipline referral. Gain understanding of the workflow from teacher initiated referral to administrative processing.

Speakers

Doug Campbell

Exhibitors

Focus School Software (Bethany Heslam)

Thursday May 30, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics, Behavior

Association Focus School Software
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers using Focus SIS
Content Area Not content specific
Hot Topics CPS Focus Transition

3:00pm EDT

Focus Communication and Reports Overview

Communication with parents and students is critical. Join this session to see the communication tools available to teachers.

Speakers

Bethany Heslam

Exhibitors

Focus School Software (Bethany Heslam)

Thursday May 30, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 1145 5649 Belmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

CPS ADOPTED Vendor, Academics

Association Focus School Software
Target Audience All K - 12 Teachers using Focus SIS
Content Area Not content specific
Hot Topics CPS Focus Transition