Opening Keynote – 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Way Forward: What it Means to Teach EVERY Kid Now
Cornelius Minor, Keynote Speaker
We know so much and the way forward STILL seems so uncertain.
What is good teaching in 2024 and how do we get there? Learn how we get there while remaining true to who we are and true to the students that we teach.
Engagement Ain’t Like It Used to Be and That’s a GOOD Thing: Crafting the Kinds of Learning Experiences That Kids Choose to Invest In
Cornelius Minor, Keynote Speaker
The very foundation of our profession has shifted profoundly in the last half decade and that shift has not been without some pain. We have mourned the losses of familiar routines and time-honored customs. The curriculum is changing, and we are questioning the ways that we have traditionally served students. At some point in this journey, all of us have longed to return to “normal” in the face of all these issues.
Explore how our nostalgic reverence for life pre-pandemic is misplaced – that there are still too many kids, families and communities left at the margins of our work. Spend time reflecting on the lessons of the last two years and creating blueprints for the new things that must come next.
Toilets, Bow Ties, Gender and the World Around Us
Emily Mueller and Daniel Hecht, Parkway Schools
Learn the various terms and identities that exist within gender and gain a better understanding in the difference between gender and sexuality. We will know why it is essential to recognize the different components of gender as we navigate the world around us. Join us if you're ready to engage in conversations around radical acceptance!
Understanding Racelighting
Jeremy Mapp, Kirkwood School District
Bring an open mind to gain an understanding of contemporary challenges facing Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) involves understanding systemic oppression and how racism manifests at the interpersonal level. In this lesson plan, we offer racelighting as one concept that explains how interpersonal racism impacts the daily lives and experiences of BIPOC.
Engagement Ain’t Like It Used to Be and That’s a GOOD Thing: Crafting the Kinds of Learning Experiences That Kids Choose to Invest In
Cornelius Minor, Keynote Speaker
The very foundation of our profession has shifted profoundly in the last half decade. That shift has not been without some pain. We have mourned the losses of familiar routines, and time-honored customs. Curriculum is changing, and we are questioning the ways that we have traditionally served students. In the face of all these losses, all of us (at some point in this journey) have longed for a return to “normal”.
Explore how our nostalgic reverence for life Pre-March 2020 is misplaced… that even though we felt certain about some things, that there were still too many kids, families and whole communities left at the margins of our work. Spend time reflecting on the lessons of the last two years and creating blueprints for the new things that must come next.
Building Inclusive Classroom Libraries
Michelle Abeln and Brandi Ivester, Booksource
All students deserve to see their stories reflected in the books they read. While many teachers want to build inclusive classroom collections, it can be overwhelming to keep up with all the new books published each year. We’ll share new titles for middle and high school students that explore a variety of authentic experiences.
Utilizing Culturally Responsive Practices to Foster Independent Multilinguals
Jennifer Riesenmy and Diana Hsu, Ladue School District
This session will utilize concepts from Zaretta Hammond's teachings. The focus will be on applying culturally responsive practices to foster the development of independent versus dependent English learners.
Cornelius Minor, Keynote Speaker
The experiences we have shared over the last few years have made the nuanced challenges of our work visible. Ensuring that children learn powerfully is complicated. What do we do when the view from here reveals truths that feel impossible? What happens when there is no recipe for what must come next. Cornelius will grapple with questions that don't have easy answers. Bring your questions and find community in this collective study.
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