DCSD Summer Summit 2026: Full Schedule

Are your PLC meetings missing the "why" behind the data? When student support staff are excluded from collaborative teams, we only see half the picture. Join us for a hands-on session designed to help leaders break down silos. We will dive deep into the 4 PLC questions through the lens of support staff, outlining exactly what data they should bring to the table and how their interventions drive...
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Kelli Smith

Director, DCSD, Health, Wellness and Prevention

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Climate & Culture

10:45am MDT

Mentoring & Coaching in Today's Climate Through a Generational Lens

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session focuses on building self-awareness and a strong leadership mindset to support adaptive, relational coaching in today’s evolving school environments. Participants reflect on their coaching identity, explore key dispositions, and learn how to create trust, safety, and meaningful relationships that drive impact. The session also introduces a generational lens, helping leaders...
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Speakers

Erica Mason

Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Janet Merrill

Curriculum Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Climate & Culture

10:45am MDT

Strategic Synergy: Aligning District, Department and School Goals

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will support leaders with unifying District, department and school goals and action plans focused on positive student outcomes.

Speakers

Danelle Hiatt

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Climate & Culture

10:45am MDT

Weston Kieschnick Breakout Session

LIMITED

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Weston Kieschnick Breakout Session

Speakers

Weston Kieschnick

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Keynote Breakout

10:45am MDT

Rigor: Surface, Deep, and Transfer

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is an entry level look at rigorous instructional practices from the lens of surface, deep and transfer learning. You will gain an understanding of each level of learning as well as instructional moves that support any learner.

Speakers

Deanne Kirby

Director, DCSD, Educator Effectiveness

Christine Pomme

Student Performance Coordinator, DCSD, Educator Effectiveness

Here to ignite fresh thinking, disrupt the status quo, and empower you and your students to transform the future of learning.

Matt Pomme

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

PLC Question 1

10:45am MDT

Lesson Internalization Using HQIM

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Strengthen the bridge between high-quality instructional materials and daily classroom practice through a focused look at lesson internalization. In this session, principals, coaches, and teacher leaders will build a shared understanding of lesson internalization and its impact on instructional quality and student learning, analyze current planning practices, and apply a structured approach to...
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Speakers

Jana Mustard

CIA Math Coordinator, DCSD

Rachel Graham

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

PLC Question 2

10:45am MDT

From Risk to Resilience: A Roadmap to Student Assistance

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

When a student faces chronic absenteeism, risk of dropout, justice-system involvement, or the threat of expulsion, administrators often feel they are standing on the front lines alone. The weight of these complex cases can lead to a sense of helplessness and burnout. You don’t have to do this by yourself. Join the Student Assistance Department for a collaborative session designed to transform...
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Speakers

Jan Laning

Angela Lange

Dropout Reduction Specialist, Douglas County School District

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

PLC Question 3

10:45am MDT

From Observations to Outcomes: Mastering the Art of Actionable Feedback

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Why is it that we provide feedback, yet instructional practices often remain unchanged? According to Many, Maffoni, Sparks, and Thomas in "Amplify Your Impact", the gap isn't a lack of effort—it's a lack of actionability. In this session, we will discuss how to move beyond "polite praise" and evaluative checklists. Administrators will develop Feedback Loops to spark immediate professional...
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Speakers

Nikki Ballow

Executive Director, DCSD, Pathways and Alternative Education

Gordon Mosher

DCSD, Executive Director of Schools

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Special Topic

10:45am MDT

Intro to Gemini and NotebookLM for Educators

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Learn how to increase your efficiency on a daily basis using Google's powerful AI tools: Gemini and NotebookLM. This introductory session will equip educators with practical strategies to quickly synthesize data, generate impactful content, and save valuable time.

Speakers

Rick Kendall

Director of School Technology, DCSD, Information Technology

Mark Blair

Chief Technology Officer, DCSD, Information Technology

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Special Topic

10:45am MDT

The Craft of the Principalship

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session highlights the essential leadership practices of effective school leaders. The session provides opportunities for reflection and discussion on how strong leadership impacts teaching, learning, school culture, and student success.

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Michelle Franci

Principal, DCSD, Stone Mountain Elementary

Amy Moyle

Principal, DCSD, Redstone Elementary

John Gutierrez

DCSD, Executive Director of Schools

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm MDT

Special Topic

1:30pm MDT

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

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive session highlights the vital role of special educators—including mild/moderate teachers, mental health providers, SLPs, and OT/PTs—as active, consistent contributors in the PLC process. Participants will explore how these experts elevate each of the PLC guiding questions by bringing specialized insight into instruction, data, and student support. Walk away with practical,...
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Adena Miller

Director, DCSD, Special Education

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

All PLC Questions

1:30pm MDT

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

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore how proficiency scales connect to our standards and the PLC process. Access resources to support student goal setting.

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Charla McClinton

Assistant Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

All PLC Questions

1:30pm MDT

Best Practices: Building Capacity of Teacher Leaders to Facilitate PLCs

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

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Learn how to equip teacher leaders with the tools they need to facilitate high-impact PLCs and drive school-wide success. If you are a teacher leader, come and discovery strategies for building your leadershp toolbox.

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Deanne Kirby

Director, DCSD, Educator Effectiveness

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Climate & Culture

1:30pm MDT

Building Culture with Difficult Teams

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Building Culture with Difficult Teams

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Jolee Jones

Director of Organizational Development & Experiential Learning

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Climate & Culture

1:30pm MDT

Leading Boldly: Strengthening Campus Systems for High-Quality Math Instruction

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, school leaders will use a tree analogy to explore the six essential elements of an effective mathematics program and how they work together as a cohesive system. Participants will assess the current state of math instruction at their school, identify strengths and gaps, and determine priority areas for growth. Leaders will leave with clear, actionable next steps to align their...
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Jana Mustard

CIA Math Coordinator, DCSD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Climate & Culture

1:30pm MDT

Singletons: Practical Solutions to Support All PLCs

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Maximize the impact of Professional Learning Communities by addressing the unique challenges of singletons—those educators who navigate their content or grade-level silos alone. This session shifts the focus from traditional, content-dependent PLCs to innovative configurations that foster collective teacher efficacy. We will explore practical structures for constructing meaningful...
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Speakers

Laurie LaComb

Coordinator, Specials/Electives, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Laurie LaComb, 500 hour Yoga Teacher Certified. Been in the education business for 25+ years and teaching yoga for 15 years. I live in Highlands Ranch and work as a Coordinator in Douglas County School District. I love guiding yoga practices because I value the mind body connection... Read More →

Tyson Emborg

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Science/Social Studies

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Climate & Culture

1:30pm MDT

Weston Kieschnick Breakout Session

LIMITED

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Weston Kieschnick Breakout Session

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Weston Kieschnick

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Keynote Breakout

1:30pm MDT

Scaling Writing Success: Using thinkSRSD Goal Setting Menus and Scoring Guidelines as Proficiency Scales

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This session is designed for leaders and coaches guiding Proficiency Scale work within their schools. Participants will strengthen their ability to lead calibration conversations, ensure consistent use of proficiency scales in writing, and support teams in using data to inform instruction. Through collaborative analysis of student writing, leaders will build shared expectations, improve scoring...
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Speakers

Janet Merrill

Curriculum Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Traci Thorstenson

Curriculum Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

PLC Question 1

1:30pm MDT

Highly Effective Systems of Support: Response to Intervention and PLC

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

True intervention addresses the whole child. Based on the RTI at Work™ inverted pyramid model, this session equips leaders to bridge academic needs and behavioral challenges into a cohesive system of support.

Speakers

Danelle Hiatt

Kelli Smith

Director, DCSD, Health, Wellness and Prevention

Ryan Gudmundson

Digital Content Project Manager, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Trena Hand

Team Lead, DCSD, Health, Wellness & Prevention

Hope Ebel

Team Lead, DCSD, Health, Wellness & Prevention

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

PLC Question 3

1:30pm MDT

A New Approach to Coaching, Teaching, and Learning

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

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A New Approach to Coaching, Teaching, and Learning

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Danny Winsor

DCSD, Assistant Superintendent

Ian Wells

DCSD, Executive Director of Schools

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Special Topic

1:30pm MDT

Attendance Unlocked: Keys to Engagement and a Resilient School Year

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Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

When a student is struggling with chronic absenteeism or other complex challenges, no one has to stand on the front lines alone. Join the Student Assistance Department and Health, Wellness and Prevention and our Attendance Specialist for a collaborative session that provides a clear, actionable roadmap for student success. This session will introduce you to your essential school district resource...
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Speakers

Vicky Schleining

Student Engagement Lead

Lisa De La Pena

Attendance Specialist, DCSD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MDT

Special Topic

7:30am MDT

Principal Mentor/Mentee Meeting

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Principal Mentor/Mentee Meeting

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John Gutierrez

DCSD, Executive Director of Schools

Wednesday July 29, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am MDT

Special Topic

7:45am MDT

Breakfast and Networking

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 7:45am - 8:15am MDT

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Breakfast and Networking

Wednesday July 29, 2026 7:45am - 8:15am MDT

Breakfast

8:15am MDT

PLC Time Expectations

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am MDT

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PLC Time Expectations

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Danelle Hiatt

Danny Winsor

DCSD, Assistant Superintendent

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am MDT

Keynote

8:45am MDT

Elementary Unconference Time (Castle Rock and Parker)

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

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Castle Rock and Parker Elementary Unconference Time

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Unconference

8:45am MDT

Elementary Unconference Time (Highlands Ranch)

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

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Highlands Ranch Elementary Unconference Time

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Unconference

8:45am MDT

High School Unconference Time

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

High School Unconference Time

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Unconference

8:45am MDT

Middle School Unconference Time

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

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Middle School Unconference Time

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Unconference

9:45am MDT

Using the Proficiency Scales in All PLC Questions

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Limited Capacity full
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This session will serve as an introduction to proficiency scales. Participants will explore proficiency scale documents and understand the learning progression and success critieria . Participants will engage in multiple activites that provide a look at multiple entry points for using proficiency scales. Participants will assess their own level of readiness and create an action plan for...
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Speakers

Erica Mason

Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

All PLC Questions

9:45am MDT

From Policy to Practice: How to Set Your Staff Up for Success with Professional Boundaries

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Creating a safe, supportive, and professional school environment starts with clear expectations. In this session, building leaders will explore how to move beyond simply knowing professional boundaries policies to actually bringing them to life in meaningful and practical ways. We will focus on how you, as a leader, can set the tone, model expectations, and proactively support your staff in...
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Holly Giron

Staff Wellness Coordinator, DCSD

Holly Giron, Staff Wellness Coordinator for Douglas County School District, has had the privilege of collaborating with both small-scale enterprises and major corporations within the realm of Employee Well-being over the past 20 years. Holly's passion lies in partnering with colleagues... Read More →

Rachel Dreiling

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Climate & Culture

9:45am MDT

No Hands Raised: Strategies to Increase Student Engagement & Deeper Thinking

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Limited Capacity full
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How do we ensure every student is thinking and engaging in rigorous learning rather than just a few volunteers? In this session, participants will explore research-based strategies inspired by Anita Archer to increase active participation across classrooms. Leaders will learn how to recognize and support structured response techniques (verbal, written, and action) that strengthen thinking and...
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Speakers

Janet Merrill

Curriculum Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Traci Thorstenson

Curriculum Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Climate & Culture

9:45am MDT

Explore BEFORE Explain: Reshaping Instruction in the Age of Inquiry

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

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Empower teachers to reshape the instructional landscape by shifting from traditional information delivery to a discovery-first model that prioritizes student sense-making. This session explores the Explore before Explain pedagogy—a transformative framework that positions student inquiry as the primary catalyst for deep comprehension. Grounded in the 5E Instructional Model, we will examine how...
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Speakers

Tyson Emborg

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Science/Social Studies

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

PLC Question 1

9:45am MDT

Integrating Gemini and NotebookLM in Secondary Instruction

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Integrating Gemini and NotebookLM in Secondary Instruction

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Mark Blair

Chief Technology Officer, DCSD, Information Technology

Rick Kendall

Director of School Technology, DCSD, Information Technology

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

PLC Question 1

9:45am MDT

The Leader's Role in Wayfinder

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This training is designed to move beyond "checking a box" for Social-Emotional Wellness (SEW). We focus on transforming school administrators into visionaries who can weave Wayfinder’s purpose-driven framework into the very fabric of their school’s identity. Leaders will learn how to cultivate belonging, build capacity for social, emotional wellness, align to mindsets and behaviors and create...
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Hope Ebel

Team Lead, DCSD, Health, Wellness & Prevention

Trena Hand

Team Lead, DCSD, Health, Wellness & Prevention

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

PLC Question 1

9:45am MDT

State-Level Data Review and School Improvement

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

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In this session, school leaders will explore state-level data visualizations, analyze trends, and begin strategizing their school improvement plans based on key insights and performance metrics.

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Matt Pomme

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

PLC Question 2

9:45am MDT

Spotlight on Secondary: Building Structured Literacy Support for Striving Adolescent Readers

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

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Discover how several DCSD schools are addressing adolescent literacy gaps through a pioneering model of credit-bearing structured literacy classes for middle and high school students. This session outlines the program’s development, teacher training, student placement, program implementation, and student growth outcomes. Leaders will leave with a clear framework to design and launch similar...
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Lynni Nordheim

Dyslexia Specialist, DCSD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

PLC Question 3

9:45am MDT

Secondary Classroom Structures in Tier 1 to Support Intervention & Extension

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

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This session focuses on how leaders can guide staff in using Tier 1 classroom structures to support both intervention and extension within core instruction. Participants will identify high-leverage structures, consider what they look like in secondary classrooms, and develop a plan to support consistent implementation across teams. The goal is to strengthen core instruction so more students’...
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Rachel Graham

Ryan Gudmundson

Digital Content Project Manager, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am MDT

PLC Question 4

11:00am MDT

Using Proficiency Scales to Engage Students in Learning

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, we will explore how to use proficiency scales (success critieria) with students for goal setting and feedback and the difference between learning targets vs. student success criteria.

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Erica Mason

Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Charla McClinton

Assistant Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

All PLC Questions

11:00am MDT

State-Level Data Review and School Improvement

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

In this session, school leaders will explore state-level data visualizations, analyze trends, and begin strategizing their school improvement plans based on key insights and performance metrics.

Speakers

Matt Pomme

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PLC Question 2

11:00am MDT

Using Data Protocols to Analyze the Efficacy of Assessment Tools

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

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In this hands-on session, you’ll explore how data protocols be used to determine the efficacy of assessment tools. We will use scenarios and case studies to build skills that support professional learning teams as they use proficiency scales and design/select items for common formative assessments.

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Deanne Kirby

Director, DCSD, Educator Effectiveness

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PLC Question 2

11:00am MDT

Differentiated Tier 1 Foundational Skills Instruction to Accelerate Learning: To Grade-Level Island and Beyond!

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

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Ensure every student reaches—and exceeds—grade-level expectations in foundational skills through a strategic, differentiated Tier 1 model. In this session, elementary leaders will gain a clear vision and practical roadmap for accelerating growth, including how to support below-grade-level students in making more than a year’s progress through "double dipping". Participants will explore the...
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Speakers

Lynni Nordheim

Dyslexia Specialist, DCSD

Traci Thorstenson

Curriculum Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PLC Question 4

11:00am MDT

Beyond the Prompt: Building Your AI Fluency

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

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Unlock the power of AI by shifting from a "tool-user" to a fluency-first mindset. This session reframes artificial intelligence as a vital disciplinary literacy, bridging the gap between historical theory and real-world application. We will trace the evolution of AI—from the logic of Statistical Language Models to the architecture of modern LLMs—demystifying how "tokens" become intelligence....
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Tyson Emborg

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Science/Social Studies

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Special Topic

11:00am MDT

Coaching Actions in Practice: Coaching for Rigor in Math

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

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In this session, instructional coaches and leaders will explore key look-fors that signal strong mathematics instruction aligned to standards. Participants will examine coaching moves that help translate instructional planning into meaningful classroom practice, with a focus on supporting standards-aligned instruction, student discourse, and conceptual understanding. Through collaborative...
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Jana Mustard

CIA Math Coordinator, DCSD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Special Topic

11:00am MDT

Deep Dive into Gemini and NotebookLM for Educators

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Refine your skills with Google's powerful AI tools: Gemini and NotebookLM. Learn about new features in these constantly evolving tools and explore advanced workflows designed to streamline planning, enhance communication, and synthesize complex information.

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Mark Blair

Chief Technology Officer, DCSD, Information Technology

Rick Kendall

Director of School Technology, DCSD, Information Technology

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Special Topic

11:00am MDT

The PSR Playbook: What Leaders Need for CTE, CE, and WBL for 26–27

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

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Kick off the 2026–27 school year with the latest updates and essential information for Postsecondary Readiness leaders. This session will provide timely guidance on current policies, processes, and best practices related to Career & Technical Education, Concurrent Enrollment, Extended Year Programming and Work-Based Learning. Leaders will gain clarity on key expectations, reporting updates,...
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Keri Stuebinger

Assistant Director of Postsecondary Readiness, DCSD, Career & Technical Education

Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Special Topic

1:00pm MDT

Kindergarten Readiness Contact Training

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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Kindergarten Readiness Contact Training for the 26-27 school year

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Megan Sobeck

Assessment Specialist & School Readiness Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

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