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
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
Presentation takes a close look at the book "Smart by Scattered" by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare. Boost Any Child’s Ability to: Get Organized Resist Impulse Stay Focused Use Time Wisely Plan Ahead Follow Through on Tasks Learn from Mistakes Stay in Control of Emotions Solve Problems Independently Be Resourceful
Participants will be able to: Identify executive functioning skills Learn why they are more challenging in secondary school settings Identify 10 ways to improve students executive functioning skills Apply the Behavior Principles to weaken the impact of executive functioning weaknesses (the ABCs) and increase their skills Identify supports for specific executive functioning skills Learn how to design programs to teach executive function skills Use provided examples of support for a variety of possible executive functioning weaknesses affecting students in school Be able to modify and create their own support using strategies taught
Autism Program Facilitator, Olathe School District
I am the autism program facilitator. I support all of the district autism programs, as well as the specialist. I have been in the district in the autism department for 23 years. I enjoy learning and sharing knowledge on supporting students with autism in their least restrictive... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Room 317
In this interactive session, we 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.
I have been in Olathe for more than 10 years. Most of that time was as a 2nd grade teacher at Briarwood Elementary. Currently, I am an elementary instructional coach for Clearwater Creek and Prairie Center.
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.
I have been in Olathe for the last 7 years teaching 2nd and 5th grade, as well as serving as an instructional coach for the last two years. Prior to that I taught 4th grade in SMSD.
Thursday May 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Room 317
