Olathe Summer Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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Self-Paced- Analyzing Data Using Google Forms and Google Sheets

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Use Google Forms to consistently and efficiently enter data on student behavior.
Analyze the data quickly using Google Sheets, and use the averages and charts to visualize trends.
Troubleshoot graphs by ensuring the data is correctly sorted and choosing the right chart type.
Track student progress in an organized and efficient way.

Speakers

Juliana Dodson

Behavior Coach, Olathe Schools

Juliana has been a Behavior Coach for Olathe Schools for six years. Prior to that, she has been a general education teacher, resource teacher, and SER teacher. She recently earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She actively collaborates with teams to problem-solve and... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

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Self-Paced- Balancing Act: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Great leadership requires navigating daily tensions—strong yet humble, visionary yet grounded, decisive yet adaptable. This self-paced session explores The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership by Tim Elmore, guiding learners through the essential tensions that effective leaders learn to balance rather than resolve. Through prompts and practical application, the session invites participants to reflect on how seemingly opposing qualities—such as leading with authority while fostering collaboration, or maintaining high expectations while supporting staff and student well-being—show up in schools and classrooms. Participants will examine how embracing these paradoxes can elevate their influence, decision-making, and authenticity. Designed for teacher leaders and administrators at any stage, this session empowers learners to lead with clarity and confidence in an ever-changing educational environment.

To access this session go to https://nearpod.com/student/
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Speakers

Jenna Kuder

Director of Professional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Jenna will write this

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

All

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Self-Paced- Clear by Design: Practical Accessibility in Microsoft 365

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Accessibility means designing communication so your message can be clearly understood and acted on by everyone who receives it. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for improving accessibility in Microsoft 365 through an immersive email simulation and hands-on revision activity that demonstrates how small design choices affect clarity. Participants will leave with a ready-to-use accessibility checklist, revised examples, and step-by-step guides they can immediately apply to improve everyday workplace communication.

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Speakers

Joe Chavez

Digital Workplace Trainer, Olathe Public Schools

I have a Master's in Education Technology and Learning Design, and I'm an expert in adult learning. I have a passion for accessibility, technology, and creating meaningful learning experiences! This is my first year in my role as the Digital Workplace Trainer.

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

All

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Self-Paced- Exploring The Opportunity Myth: What Students are Asked to Learn- and Why It Matters

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This self-paced session walks participants through The Opportunity Myth research from TNTP. Participants will explore key findings about students’ access to grade-level assignments, instructional expectations, and learning opportunities. Through guided navigation of the research, learners will build a deeper understanding of how opportunity gaps affect student outcomes.

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Speakers

Jenna Kuder

Director of Professional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Jenna will write this

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

All

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Self-Paced- One Strategy at a Time: Building Strong Behavior Systems in the Classroom

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This self-paced learning experience highlights practical strategies for supporting student behavior, engagement, and regulation in the classroom. Drawing from The Behavior Beat newsletters, participants will explore evidence-based practices such as teaching routines, understanding the function of behavior, embedding SEL supports, and responding safely to challenging behavior.

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Speakers

Melinda Bricker

Behavior Coach, Olathe Public Schools

I am a behavior coach with the Olathe School District serving elementary school buildings.

Kadie Clifford

Olathe Public Schools

Juliana Dodson

Behavior Coach, Olathe Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

All

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Self-Paced- Owls, Watchdogs, and Possums- Oh My!

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Behind every "defiant" or "checked-out" student is a nervous system trying to stay safe. In this self-paced session, we explore Robyn Gobbel's relational neuroscience framework through the metaphors of the Watchdog, Possum, and Owl. You will learn to look beneath the surface of behavior to identify whether a student is in a state of protection or connection. This session provides the language and tools to foster "felt-safety" in your classroom, helping you move from reactive discipline to proactive co-regulation.

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Speakers

Bre McGranahan

Elementary Behavior Coach, Olathe School District

Bre McGranahan, a 2024 Kansas Master Teacher, is an elementary behavior coach with ten years of experience in both general and special education. Her expertise is shaped by a decade in the classroom and a personal commitment to foster care advocacy. By blending professional behavioral... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

All

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Self-Paced- Planning for Grade Level Rigor

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This self-paced option allows you to implement what you learned at Summer Conference as you plan for your upcoming school year.
Consider the following in your reflection and planning:
•Dig into your standards, develop your learning intentions and success criteria, and then plan for effective instruction at appropriate grade level rigor.
•Utilize the District Adopted High Quality Instructional Materials as your foundation and get a "jump start" on planning for the 2026-27 school year.
•Consider how your new learning from sessions you attended at Summer Conference impacts your planning.

You will log your learning and implementation on a provided log and submit by Friday, June 5. (See information below).

•Click here to access the log.
•Download and save the log to a location of your choice.
•Record your learning and implementation on the log. (You may record up to 7 hours between May 29 and June 5).
• Submit your log to Jenna Kuder at [email protected] by Friday, June 5.

Speakers

Jenna Kuder

Director of Professional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Jenna will write this

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

All

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Self-Paced- What's New in Children's Literature

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Explore newly published titles in all different genres of children's literature. Participants will learn about highly recommended new releases, have opportunities to collaborate on lesson ideas, and share other books that have impacted your classrooms!

To access this session go to https://nearpod.com/student/
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Speakers

Jamie Haffey

Library Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

All

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Self-Paced- Math Minds at Work

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Participants will experience what true math engagement looks and feels like by stepping into the role of learners during a model lesson. This self-paced session focuses on the concept development and debrief components of a Eureka Math lesson, highlighting strategies that actively engage all students in making sense of mathematics. Attendees will explore how Kagan structures can be used to increase participation, accountability, and collaboration, while also learning practical discussion strategies that deepen thinking during the debrief.

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Speakers

Marcy Good

Instructional Coach, Olathe

I have spent all of my career in Olathe teaching 2nd grade and being an instructional coach. I love supporting teachers, new educators and the school improvement plan at the building level.

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Elementary

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Self-Paced- Unlocking the Power of Geodes: Planning for Purposeful, Differentiated Reading Instruction (Grades K-3)

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

In this self-paced session, educators will unpack how Geodes are intentionally organized to align with phonics progression and content knowledge. Participants will explore practical strategies for using Geodes in small group, differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of readers. Walk away with a clearer understanding of how to plan intentionally, maximize student engagement, and create meaningful reading experiences that build both decoding skills and comprehension.

To access this session go to https://nearpod.com/student/
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Be sure to complete any required responses in the session should attendance need to be verified.

Speakers

Marcy Good

Instructional Coach, Olathe

I have spent all of my career in Olathe teaching 2nd grade and being an instructional coach. I love supporting teachers, new educators and the school improvement plan at the building level.

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Elementary K-3

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Self-Paced- A Teacher's Guide to the AI Assessment Scale

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This session will introduce the five-tiered AI Assessment Scale to help social studies teachers provide clear expectations and promote transparency for student work involving artificial intelligence. This framework offers a shared language for classifying student use into five clear levels: No AI, AI-Assisted, AI-Integrated, AI-Generated, and AI Exploration. Audience:

Advanced – I am familiar with the OPS AI Guidelines for Staff and Student Use; I have experimented with AI tools that are open for students at Olathe Public Schools.

Access to the session: TBA

Speakers

Jen Kennedy

Director of Technology Advancement & Training, Olathe Public Schools

Jen Kennedy brings over 15 years of experience leveraging instructional technology in the classroom. With a focus on empowering students and staff through the innovative integration of technology, she strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where all learners... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

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Self-Paced- AI Unleashed: A Practical Guide for AI in the Classroom

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

AI Unleashed: A Practical Guide for AI in the ClassroomThis hands-on session is a guide to integrating artificial intelligence into your middle and high school social studies classroom. We'll move beyond the buzzwords and explore ready-to-use tools that will streamline your lesson planning, differentiate content for all learners, and spark creative student engagement. Walk away with a concrete plan to integrate AI and a renewed sense of excitement for teaching in the digital age.

Audience: Intermediate – I am familiar with the OPS AI Guidelines for Staff and Student Use; I understand prompt engineering.

Access to the session: TBA

Speakers

Jen Kennedy

Director of Technology Advancement & Training, Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

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Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Assignments and Google Assignments LTI

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Stop wrestling with settings and start streamlining your workflow. This hands-on session explores the ins and outs of creating and assigning Canvas Assignments so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time teaching.
Key Topics
•Creating an Assignment: Learn how to use the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to provide clear instructions, embed videos, or attach supporting documents.
•Submission Types: Explore your options—from file uploads and text entries to website URLs and "on-paper" tracking.
•Dates and Deadlines: Master the difference between Due Dates (when it's expected) and Availability Dates (when students can see or turn it in).
•Google Assignments External Tool: Learn how to implement the Google Assignments external tool to assign Google Drive template documents to students—just like previously done in Google Classroom!

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Basics (Elementary)

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This refresher session is a repeat of our 12/19 professional learning over Introducing: Canvas. This session is designed to give you a solid foundation before you dive into more specialized topics. Whether you are seeing the platform for the first time or simply want a comprehensive review of the essentials, this session provides the space to get comfortable with the interface and ensure your digital classroom is ready for students.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Basics (Secondary)

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This refresher session is a repeat of our 12/19 professional learning over Introducing: Canvas. This session is designed to give you a solid foundation before you dive into more specialized topics.Whether you are seeing the platform for the first time or simply want a comprehensive review of the essentials, this session provides the space to get comfortable with the interface and ensure your digital classroom is ready for students.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Canvas + Ignite AI

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This session introduces you to IgniteAI, a suite of powerful tools embedded directly within Canvas to help you manage your workload and enhance student communication.
Key Topics
•Rubric Generation: Stop building from scratch. Learn how to use AI to instantly generate customized Canvas rubrics that align with your specific assignment goals.
•Discussion Insights & Summaries: Use AI to quickly evaluate student discussion replies and generate summaries of discussion threads.
•Translation Tools: Enable the ability for students to instantly translate text in Announcements and Discussions to bridge communication gaps and ensure every student stays informed and engaged.
•Quiz Question Generator (Preview): Get an exclusive first look at the AI-powered Quiz Question Generator before its official rollout this fall.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Canvas Studio

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

In this session, we will explore how to create, upload, and manage video content directly within Canvas, making your digital classroom more dynamic and engaging.
Key Topics
•Capturing Content: Learn how to use the built-in screen recorder and webcam capture to create quick tutorials or mini-lessons.
•Interactive Elements: Discover how to embed "In-Video Comments" and "Video Quizzes" to check for understanding while students watch.
•Studio Collections: Organize your media library so you can easily find and reuse videos across different courses and semesters.
•Engagement Analytics: See exactly who is watching your videos, how long they are watching, and which parts they are re-watching.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Course Data and Analytics

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Once your students begin interacting with your Canvas course, a wealth of information becomes available to help you understand their progress. This session focuses on how to access, interpret, and act upon the data Canvas collects automatically, allowing you to move from guessing to knowing how your students are performing. Instead of waiting until the end of a unit to see who struggled, we will explore how to use real-time analytics to provide targeted support and celebrate student success.
Key Topics
•Analytics Dashboard: Take a deep dive into course-level data to see average grades, submission trends, and participation rates across your entire roster.
•Student-Specific Insights: Learn how to view individual Student Analytics to see when a specific learner last logged in, which pages they viewed, and whether they are falling behind.
•Weekly Online Activity: Understand how to track student page views and participations to see which of your resources are actually being used.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Digital Discussions

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

In a digital or blended learning environment, the "class discussion" doesn't have to end when the bell rings. Canvas Discussions provide a space for students to interact, share ideas, and practice digital citizenship while allowing every student a voice—even the quiet ones.
Key Topics
•Discussion Types: Understand the difference between Focused (one-way) and Threaded (multi-layered) discussions.
•Engagement Settings: Discover how to use "Users must post before seeing replies" to ensure original student thought.
•Multimedia Interaction: Explore how students can reply using video, audio, or images to make the conversation more dynamic.
•Grading vs. Ungraded: Learn how to quickly assess participation using SpeedGrader for graded discussions.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Grading and Feedback

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This session is designed to help you master the Canvas Gradebook and SpeedGrader—two powerful tools that work together to streamline your grading workflow and provide meaningful, timely feedback to your students.Whether you are looking to automate your grading process or enhance the quality of your student feedback, this session will show you how to spend less time on paperwork and more time on instruction.
Key Topics
•Gradebook Fundamentals: Learn how to set up grading schemes, weighted groups, and "Missing" or "Late" policies to automate your workflow.
•SpeedGrader Mastery: Discover how to view, grade, and annotate student submissions all in one place without downloading a single file.
•Rubrics for Success: Build and attach rubrics to assignments to ensure consistent grading and clear expectations for students.
•Effective Feedback: Explore various ways to provide feedback, including inline comments, text summaries, and even video/audio clips.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Group Work and Collaborations

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Teaching students how to work together effectively is a vital skill, but managing logistics in a digital space can be a challenge. This session focuses on how to use Canvas Groups and Collaborations to create structured, accountable, and engaging team-based learning experiences. We will explore how to move from individual tasks to collaborative projects where students can co-author documents, share resources, and communicate within their own private "mini-course" spaces.
Key Topics
•Group Sets & Categories: Learn how to automatically or manually split your roster into project teams, lab groups, or reading circles.
•Student Group Spaces: Discover the "Mini-Canvas" environment students get—including their own pages, discussions, and file storage.
•Group Assignments: Master the "One Submission per Group" feature to streamline your grading while still providing individual or collective feedback.
•Collaborations with Google/Microsoft: See how to integrate external tools so students can co-edit a single document or slide deck directly within Canvas.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Modules and Page Building with Course Settings and Sharing

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

In Canvas, Modules and Pages serve as the structural backbone of your digital classroom. This session focuses on how to organize your content so that students can navigate your course intuitively and access materials without confusion.
Key Topics
•Module Organization: Learn how to use Modules to categorize and sequence your content logically.
•Effective Page Design: Master the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to create central hubs for lessons, combining text, images, and video in one place.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Quizzes

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This session focuses on how to build digital assessments that can provide immediate feedback to students and valuable data to you. Whether you are looking to create a quick "exit ticket" or a comprehensive end-of-unit exam, we will walk through the process of building, managing, and moderating quizzes within your course.
Key Topics
•Question Types: Explore a variety of formats—from simple multiple-choice to more interactive options like matching and fill-in-the-blank.
Question Banks: Discover how to organize and store your questions so you can easily reuse them across different assessments or school years.
•Quiz Settings: Learn how to manage time limits, shuffle answers, and set up multiple attempts to fit your instructional goals.
•Moderation & Accommodations: Learn how to grant extra time or attempts for specific students to ensure every learner's needs are met.

To participate in this course, double-click Canvas on your desktop

and click the course tile on your Canvas Dashboard.

Please note: The course will unlock on Friday, May 29th.

Speakers

Canvas

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Developing an Action Plan for Professional Growth and Advancement

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This self-paced session empowers educators to take ownership of their professional growth through the structured Action Plan Process. Participants will explore the purpose and key components of an Action Plan, including writing a SMART goal, engaging in targeted learning activities, implementing new strategies, and measuring the impact on student learning. The session also provides guidance on navigating Frontline to submit required documentation to earn professional development points for relicensure and salary movement.

To access this session go to https://nearpod.com/student/
Enter code: TBA

Be sure to complete any required responses in the session should attendance need to be verified.

Speakers

Jenna Kuder

Director of Professional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Jenna will write this

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Expanding Access: Using Sora to Explore eBooks in World Languages and Beyond

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This session will introduce educators to the Sora eBook platform as a tool for increasing student access to texts in multiple world languages. Participants will learn how to navigate the platform, locate and assign books in various languages, and integrate these resources into classroom instruction. Emphasis will be placed on supporting multilingual learners, but all learners can benefit from using Sora!

To access this session go to https://nearpod.com/student/
Enter code: TBA

Be sure to complete any required responses in the session should attendance need to be verified.

Speakers

Allyssa Zoller

Librarian, Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Leave Smarter: Know Your Options

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Your leave benefits in Olathe weren’t handed to you. They were fought for and won by educators like you through the negotiations process. This session breaks down what kinds of leave you have as a certified member of the bargaining unit and how they work in real-life situations. From PTO to FMLA and everything in between, we’ll explore your options and answer your questions. Understanding your leave options empowers you to take care of yourself and your family so that you can meet your students' needs while helping us advocate for even stronger policies. When we know our contract, we protect each other—and we keep winning.

To access this session go to https://nearpod.com/student/
Enter code: TBA

Be sure to complete any required responses in the session should attendance need to be verified.

Speakers

Angie Powers

Olathe NEA President, Olathe Public Schools

A veteran educator of 25 years, Angie has taught English Language Arts, Creative Writing, and AVID in a classroom, from a cart, and online. She currently serves as our Olathe NEA President but has served on the Board of Directors for Kansas NEA and NEA.

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Navigating Frontline Professional Growth

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

This self-paced learning session is designed to help educators confidently navigate the Frontline Professional Growth platform. Through step-by-step guidance, participants will learn how to access and submit required forms, view and manage their individual transcripts and professional portfolios, and locate important documents in the File Library. Whether you're new to Frontline or looking to deepen your understanding of its features, this session provides practical support to ensure you can efficiently manage your professional learning requirements and records with ease.

To access this session go to https://nearpod.com/student/
Enter code: TBA

Be sure to complete any required responses in the session should attendance need to be verified.

Speakers

Jenna Kuder

Director of Professional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Jenna will write this

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

TBA

Self-Paced- Unlock AI's Potential: Prompt Engineering for Educators

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA

Self-Paced Session

Navigate the world of AI with confidence! This session delves into the art and science of prompt engineering – the key to unlocking AI's full potential in education. Discover the fundamental elements of a strong prompt and explore various techniques to achieve specific and valuable outputs. Learn how to think strategically about your AI interactions to save time and enhance your teaching practice.

Audience: Beginners - I've only experimented with AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot.

Access to the session: TBA

Speakers

Jen Kennedy

Director of Technology Advancement & Training, Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 TBA
Self-Paced Session

Olathe Staff Only

8:00am CDT

Completing Your Action Plan: A Guided Work Session AM

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT

Room 704

This is a Work Session, not a formal presentation. Participants will receive hands-on support entering the Knowledge, Application, and Impact points they have earned throughout the year.
The process can feel challenging, but during this session you will be able to ask questions, submit each step for approval, and receive real-time coaching to help you move forward successfully.
Whether you completed a district course such as The Culture Setter, Moral Courage, or LETRS, or developed your own Action Plan and just need guidance entering everything into Frontline for point approval—this session is designed for you.
*Bring any student data connected to your Action Plan SMART Goal that you may have if you are going to be submitting an IMPACT request.

Speakers

Jenna Kuder

Director of Professional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Jenna will write this

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 704

All

8:00am CDT

HeartSaver CPR and First Aid AM

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT

Band Room 415

This session will train the participants in HeartSaver CPR and basic First Aid. HeartSaver CPR certification is for 2 years.

Speakers

Olathe Nurses and CPR Facilitators

Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
Band Room 415

All

8:00am CDT

Purposeful Planning for Rigorous Instruction AM

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT

Room 704

Teachers are invited to gather at Olathe East for flexible planning sessions focused on strengthening instruction through the use of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). These sessions emphasize aligning daily instruction to grade-level standards, preserving rigor, and making intentional instructional decisions. Participants may work independently or alongside colleagues to refine lessons, assessments, and supports that ensure all students access grade-level learning.

Speakers

Jenna Kuder

Director of Professional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Jenna will write this

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 704

All

8:00am CDT

SCM Recertification- Theory

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT

Orchestra Room 411

This session is for staff seeking RECERTIFICATION in the theoretical foundations of Safe Crisis Management (SCM). This training explores how student behavior is a form of communication and examines the factors that contribute to escalation while supporting students’ social-emotional and behavioral growth.

Speakers

SCM Trainers

Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:30am CDT
Orchestra Room 411

All

8:00am CDT

Compass Staff- Safe Crisis Management- Physical

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT

Room 302/308

The staff of the Compass Program will engage in the physical components of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) and the responsibilities that accompany their use. This training supports Compass staff in developing an understanding of the principles behind physical interventions and reinforces that this is only one part of a comprehensive approach to supporting students’ needs.

Speakers

Dr. Scott Fluke

Asst. Dir. of Social Emotional Learning, Olathe Public Schools

Abby Patel

PBIS Coach, Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Room 302/308

Compass Staff

8:00am CDT

ESY- Extended School Year Professional Learning

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT

ESY Sites- Santa Fe Trail, Washington, Harmony

If you are teaching ESY, you will have professional learning to prepare for the students you will be working with during the Extended School Year Program. You may use this professional learning time as your “Day 3” of Summer Conference.

Speakers

Special Services

Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
ESY Sites- Santa Fe Trail, Washington, Harmony

ESY Staff Only

8:00am CDT

LETRS Make-Up Sessions

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT

Olathe East Rooms 311, 313, 315, and 317

These sessions are for educators already participating in a LETRS cohort and need to “make-up” sessions that were missed during the year. Please follow instructions from your cohort facilitator if you need to participate in one of these sessions.

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LETRS Facilitators

Olathe Public Schools

Friday May 29, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Olathe East Rooms 311, 313, 315, and 317

Select LETRS Participants

8:30am CDT

KC Metro Social Studies Summer Summit

Friday May 29, 2026 8:30am - 3:15pm CDT

Shawnee Mission School District Center for Academic Achievement

Join us for this conference built for K-12 educators that centers high-impact social studies strategies and text by exploring practical ways to engage students in relevant and rigorous ways. Challenge your students to investigate the past by thinking like a historian!
Your attendance at Summit will count toward your Summer Conference Day 3 session.
College credit is available if you are not already earning college credit or points for Summer Conference.
You MUST register for this Summit IN ADVANCE.
Click here to for the pre-registration link.

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