Kansas Digital Learning Conference 2025

Kansas Digital Learning Conference 2025

9:00am CST

Registration - Light Breakfast - Visit Vendors Cafetorium

10:00am CST

Opening Speaker TBADr. Bryan Pearlman

11:00am CST

Break/Visit Vendors TBA

11:15am CST

10 Minute Problem Solving CafetoriumDr. Bryan Pearlman AI: The End of the World Room 205Dr. Stephen King Gamify Learning with Blooket Room 322Cameron Ceradsky • Andrew Wurzer Making Sense of the Kansas Science Standards (secondary) Room 322Stephanie Alderman Oler Bright Ideas: Partnerships for Success Room 209Amanda Young • Ashley McCurdy • Joe "Coach" Marino Effective Scheduling and Committee Assignments for Student Success Room 314Andy Curtis and Whitney Mohr

12:30pm CST

LUNCH Cafetorium

1:15pm CST

Break/Visit Vendors TBA

1:30pm CST

Teaching Adult ESL Learners in Alternative Settings Room 205Bob Friesen Optimizing Digital Collaboration: AI Policy Updates and Essential Tools for Virtual Teams CafetoriumDon Grosdidier and Ronnie Williams Simulating Success: Low-Cost Software Simulations for Effective Digital Learning Room 207Jen Kennedy Making Sense of the Kansas Science Standards (elementary) Room 322Stephanie Alderman Oler Pear Deck, Interactive presentations Room 209Robert Black Spoonful of Sugar: Relationship Buidling Room 314Laura Kilgour • Corey Smith • Amber Lane Elevating Excellence: Open Discussion on Quality Assurance CafetoriumDr. Christopher Harrington and Jessica Mossman

2:30pm CST

Break/Visit Vendors TBA

2:45pm CST

Streamlining Education: Simplifying Data Collection and Reporting Room 205Christine Barnaby Anna Caparas The Power of AI in Education Room 314Lori Rice • Lydia Huninghake The Power of the Oral Exam Room 207Tim O'Bryhim Preview the New SchoolsPLP Course Structure & review other new features Room 209Amanda Fouts - Aaron Eusterwiemann Leveraging the Science and Engineering practices Room 322Stephanie Alderman Oler Innovative Virtual Interventions: Supporting Early and Intermediate Learners in Literacy and Math eCafeCourtney Compton & Sara Robinson Elevating Excellence: Comprehensive Strategies for Ensuring Quality in K-12 Virtual Learning Program CafetoriumDr. Christopher Harrington and Jessica Mossman

8:00am CST

Networking Breakfast Cafetorium

9:00am CST

Virtual High School Graduate Perspectives Room 205Kim Lackey TBA Room 207 Broadening Participation in Computers: Hybrid Delivery of Girls Who Code Club Room 209Dr. Annie Hoekman Elevating Excellence: Open Discussion on Quality Assurance (REPEAT SESSION) eCafeDr. Christopher Harrington and Jessica Mossman Creating virtual tutorials for staff and families Room 314Rebekah Meyer

10:00am CST

Break/Visit Vendors TBA

10:15am CST

Working WITH Students on Restorative Questioning Room 207Carmen Ziesler The AI Revolution: Progress, Pitfalls and the Path Forward Room 205Dr. Michael Oetken Many Applications of IXL from Individual to Whole Class Instruction Room 322Lara Staker Special Education Requirements and the Virtual Setting Room 209Dr. Crista Grimwood Beyond the Screen: Creating meaningful student connections online Room 314Amy Dreier and Stephanie Nelson Elevating Excellence: Comprehensive Strategies for Ensuring Quality in K-12 Virtual Learning Program (REPEAT SESSION) eCafeDr. Christopher Harrington and Jessica Mossman

11:15am CST

12:15pm CST

Break/Visit Vendors TBA

12:30pm CST

Google Applied Digital Skills Room 207Erica Shook Partnering for CTE Success Room 209Amanda Young Success Plans: A Probation Mindset Shift Room 314Diana Kohls and Kistin Harris Virtual Virtues: The Power of Digital Citizenship in Education Room 322LaKeshia Brooks Getting Started with MTSS in the Virtual Setting eCafeJen Ediger & Kayla Scritchfield Special Education Panel CafetoriumBrian Dempsey, Dr. Christa Grimwood, Melissa Valenza, Cary Rogers, Lisa Karney Building Relationships and Connecting with Students in the Virtual Setting Room 205Marcy Manley

1:30pm CST

Break/Visit Vendors TBA

1:45pm CST

New Tools for Preparation and Reflection Room 205Caleob King Creating Community: Re-envision, Recruit, Retain Room 207Melissa Rager • Chandra Boyd Adolescent Literacy: Breaking Barriers for Struggling Readers Room 209Melissa Brunner and Jeri Powers Empowering Futures: High School Pathways to Certifications, College Partnerships, and College Credit eCafeWil Thompson-Education Imagine Academy • Kim Presely-Education Imagine Academy • Diane Harrington-NCCE Teacher Certification Coordinator • and Adrianna Anderson • HS Advisor with WSU Tech Unlocking Success: Transformative MTSS Strategies for Every Student Room 314Morgan Starkweather From Classroom to Cloud: Connecting Special Education and Virtual Learning Room 322Sherri Terrell

3:00pm CST

Closing and Door Prizes Cafetorium