DCSD Summer Summit 2026

DCSD Summer Summit 2026

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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7:30am MDT

Alternative Schools Regional Breakfast (For School Administrators and PLS)Nikki Ballow

Castle Rock Regional Breakfast (For School Administrators and PLS)Amy Moyle

East Highlands Ranch Regional Breakfast (For School Administrators and PLS)John Gutierrez

Parker Regional Breakfast (For School Administrators and PLS)Michelle Franci

West Highlands Ranch Regional Breakfast (For School Administrators and PLS)Ian Wells

8:30am MDT

Leadership Kickoff with Superintendent KaneErin Kane

9:00am MDT

Keynote: Weston KieschnickWeston Kieschnick

10:45am MDT

Integrating Student Support Staff into the PLC ProcessKelli Smith

Mentoring & Coaching in Today's Climate Through a Generational LensErica Mason • Janet Merrill

Strategic Synergy: Aligning District, Department and School GoalsDanelle Hiatt

Weston Kieschnick Breakout SessionWeston Kieschnick

Rigor: Surface, Deep, and TransferDeanne Kirby • Christine Pomme • Matt Pomme

Lesson Internalization Using HQIMJana Mustard • Rachel Graham

From Risk to Resilience: A Roadmap to Student AssistanceJan Laning • Angela Lange

From Observations to Outcomes: Mastering the Art of Actionable FeedbackNikki Ballow • Gordon Mosher

Intro to Gemini and NotebookLM for EducatorsRick Kendall • Mark Blair

The Craft of the PrincipalshipMichelle Franci • Amy Moyle • John Gutierrez

1:30pm MDT

Not Just a Seat at the Table: Unlocking the Power of Special Educators in PLCsAdena Miller

Proficiency Scales 101: What They Are, Where to Find Them, and How to Use ThemCharla McClinton

Best Practices: Building Capacity of Teacher Leaders to Facilitate PLCsDeanne Kirby

Building Culture with Difficult TeamsJolee Jones

Leading Boldly: Strengthening Campus Systems for High-Quality Math InstructionJana Mustard

Singletons: Practical Solutions to Support All PLCsLaurie LaComb • Tyson Emborg

Weston Kieschnick Breakout SessionWeston Kieschnick

Scaling Writing Success: Using thinkSRSD Goal Setting Menus and Scoring Guidelines as Proficiency ScalesJanet Merrill • Traci Thorstenson

Highly Effective Systems of Support: Response to Intervention and PLCDanelle Hiatt • Kelli Smith • Ryan Gudmundson • Trena Hand • Hope Ebel

A New Approach to Coaching, Teaching, and LearningDanny Winsor • Ian Wells

Attendance Unlocked: Keys to Engagement and a Resilient School YearVicky Schleining • Lisa De La Pena