Participants will experience what true math engagement looks and feels like by stepping into the role of learners during a model lesson. This interactive 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.
Please bring your Module 1 Eureka Math binder and a charged device to this session.
I've spent my career in Olathe teaching 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades. In my current role as an Instructional Coach, I love supporting elementary teachers including new educators and supporting school improvement at the building level.
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.
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Room 317
In this collaborative session, teachers will revisit key principles of Differentiated Reading Instruction (DRI) and reflect on how these practices are showing up in their classrooms. Participants will engage in meaningful discussion to process successes, challenges, and student outcomes, while reconnecting with essential strategies that support diverse readers. Teachers will also have the opportunity to explore instructional texts and consider how to best match them to student needs. The session includes dedicated planning time to refine small group instruction, align upcoming lessons, and leave with practical next steps. Through collaboration and shared insight, teachers will strengthen their DRI practice and continue building impactful, responsive reading instruction for all students.
Please bring your Olathe Differentiated Reading Instruction (DRI) booklet that you received during district professional learning in February.
I am an elementary instructional coach and I have been in Olathe for 21 years. Before becoming an instructional coach, I was a kindergarten teacher for 20 years!
I am an elementary instructional coach and I have been in Olathe for 21 years. My experience includes teaching 1st and 3rd grade for 13 years before becoming an instructional coach.
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT Room 317
What does the Science of Reading say about teaching high-frequency words? How does that fit with 95 Core Phonics? In this session we will explore the why, how, and when of teaching high-frequency words with beginning readers.
In this collaborative session, teachers will revisit key principles of Differentiated Reading Instruction (DRI) and reflect on how these practices are showing up in their classrooms. Participants will engage in meaningful discussion to process successes, challenges, and student outcomes, while reconnecting with essential strategies that support diverse readers. Teachers will also have the opportunity to explore instructional texts and consider how to best match them to student needs. The session includes dedicated planning time to refine small group instruction, align upcoming lessons, and leave with practical next steps. Through collaboration and shared insight, teachers will strengthen their DRI practice and continue building impactful, responsive reading instruction for all students.
Please bring your Olathe Differentiated Reading Instruction (DRI) booklet that you received during district professional learning in February.
I am an elementary instructional coach and I have been in Olathe for 21 years. Before becoming an instructional coach, I was a kindergarten teacher for 20 years!
I am an elementary instructional coach and I have been in Olathe for 21 years. My experience includes teaching 1st and 3rd grade for 13 years before becoming an instructional coach.
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Room 317
What does the Science of Reading say about teaching high-frequency words? How does that fit with 95 Core Phonics? In this session we will explore the why, how, and when of teaching high-frequency words with beginning readers.
