CPSD PD Palooza 2026

8:00am CDT

Breakfast and Registration CHS Cafeteria

8:55am CDT

Keynote Speaker: Jason Black, Superintendent, Conway Public Schools CHS AuditoriumJason Black

10:20am CDT

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

Peds Plus CHS Room 117

Understanding Grief and Loss CHS Room 118Aaron New

Accommodations in the Classroom: 504 Plans-A Guide for Teachers CHS Room 165Ty Hendricks • Melinda Francis

Classroom Strategies for Handwriting CHS Room 166Stephanie Tibbs

Connecting with Students and Understanding Teacher Impact CHS Room 106Randi House • Nathan Howse

From Brain Development to Classroom Practice: Supporting Students at Every Stage CHS Room 158Allison Bowsman

Gifted Characteristics CHS Room 162Anita Reynolds

Lumio in the Classroom CHS Room 105Lori Sinsley

Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (K-4) CHS Room 163Kelli Gordon

Mastery in Action: Using Standards to Guide Learning and Growth CHS Room 104Matt Kelly • Shiloh Harder

Math and Literature CHS Room 116Kathi Sweere

Relationships First: How Rapport Reduces Referrals CHS Room 167Michael Garlington

Responding with Care: De-Escalation Strategies CHS Room 164Kelli Gordon

Teach like a Jiu-Jiteira CHS Room 109Megan King

Teaching Through the Zombie Apocalypse: Re-Engaging the Reluctant Learner CHS Room 156Jacob Beagley

The Power of Partnership: Practical Strategies for Communicating with Elementary Families CHS Room 115Nicole Rogoff • Erica Russell

Understanding Autism (ASD) CHS Lecture HallSam Carter-Scott

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using ChatGPT to Save Time and Improve Teaching CHS Room 157Kevin DeStefano

Blocksi: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool (Beginners) CHS Project Lab 102Jake Stroman

Confidence to Soar: A Comprehensive Session on Tier 2 Reading Intervention Strategies for grades 5-12 CHS Room 153Kathryn Bates • Ashleigh Castles • Emily Zamora

CPR- $5 fee (lunch served at 12:00-1:15) CHS LibraryAmanda Townsend

11:15am CDT

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

Making Feedback Less Frightening CHS Room 118Aaron New

Peds Plus CHS Room 117

Arts and Letters: Real Talk Pilot Reflections CHS Room 115Nicole Rogoff • Erica Russell

Disability Categories CHS Room 158Allison Bowsman • Alana Hicks

Formative Assessment (Secondary) CHS Room 105

From Control to Connection: Classroom Management That Actually Works CHS Room 167Michael Garlington

From Planning to Practice: Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (High School) CHS Room 162Kelli Gordon

High Voltage Classroom CHS Room 157Brick Cullum

Intervention Systems for Students with Intense Social-Emotional Needs CHS Room 163Rebekah Dixon • Jennifer Dozler

K-4 Math Fluency CHS Room 106Kristy Polacek • Liz Kuykendall

Mastery in Action: Using Standards to Guide Learning and Growth CHS Room 104Matt Kelly • Shiloh Harder

Mental Health First Aid Renewal: Refresh, Reconnect, Respond CHS Room 166Paula Turner

Responding with Care: De-Escalation Strategies CHS Room 164Kelli Gordon

Science of Reading and Parental Engagement CHS Room 116Kathi Sweere

Survival Spanish for Schools CHS Room 109Keasha Montgomery • Megan West • Megan King

Taking the Leadership Leap CHS Room 165Todd Dooley • Ty Hendricks

Teaching Through the Zombie Apocalypse: Re-Engaging the Reluctant Learner CHS Room 156Jacob Beagley

They Just Don't Care...Now What? CHS Room 114Cory Walker

Tier 1 Behavior Interventions CHS Lecture HallBailey Missman • Kelsey Payne • Robin Crenshaw

Blocksi: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool (Intermediate) CHS Project Lab 102Jake Stroman

12:00pm CDT

Day 1 Lunch CHS Cafeteria

1:15pm CDT

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

Self-care for Helpers (Arisa Health) CHS Room 117Alicia Boyd

The Art and Science of Building Trust CHS Room 118Aaron New

Formative Assessment (Secondary) CHS Room 105

From Brain Development to Classroom Practice: Supporting Students at Every Stage CHS Room 158Allison Bowsman

From Planning to Practice: Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (High School) CHS Room 162Kelli Gordon

High Voltage Classroom CHS Room 157Brick Cullum

IXL in Action: Boost Learning and Track Progress CHS Room 106Erin Wesbecher

Learning Ladder Portfolios: Making Learning Visible and Facilitating Student Ownership CHS Room 104Chris Jensen

Reading Volunteers in the Classroom CHS Room 116Caitlin Bowren

Relationships First: How Rapport Reduces Referrals CHS Room 167Michael Garlington

Responding with Care: De-Escalation Strategies CHS Room 164Kelli Gordon

Sentence-Level Strategies That Build Strong Writers CHS Room 109Nicole Loftis

Small Group Strategies for Secondary Classrooms CHS Room 163Rebekah Dixon • Jennifer Dozler

Stronger Together: Effective Collaboration with Outside Providers in the School Setting CHS Room 166Tina Gilbert

Taking the Leadership Leap CHS Room 165Todd Dooley • Ty Hendricks

The Key to Everything: Using Mnemonic Devices in Your Content Area CHS Room 156Darcy Caplan

They Just Don't Care...Now What? CHS Room 114Cory Walker

Tier 2 Behavior Interventions CHS Lecture HallAmy Nichols • Star Delacruz • Shameka Ealy

Writing and Document Analysis-Primary and Secondary CHS Room 115William Richardson

Technology FAQ CHS Project Lab 102

Confidence to Soar: A Comprehensive Session on Tier 2 Reading Intervention Strategies for grades 5-12 CHS Room 153Kathryn Bates • Ashleigh Castles • Emily Zamora

2:10pm CDT

Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom (Arisa Health) CHS Room 117

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

The Ideal Team Player CHS Room 118Aaron New

Accommodations in the Classroom: 504 Plans-A Guide for Teachers CHS Room 165Melinda Francis • Ty Hendricks

Assistive Technology and AAC in the Special Education Classroom CHS Room 156Amy Hubbard • Betsy Staley

Build a BETA School: Starting Beta Club on Your Campus CHS Room 157Brick Cullum

Building a Vision through Classroom Social Contracts CHS Room 114Brook Sanchez

Designing an Effective Literacy Block CHS Room 116Kathi Sweere

ESOL Scaffolds and Supports CHS Room 162Melinda Fraser

From Control to Connection: Classroom Management That Actually Works CHS Room 167Michael Garlington

From Idea to Impact: Securing CPSF Classroom Foundation Grants CHS Room 106Matt Kelly

Function-based Responses for Common Misbehaviors CHS Lecture HallJennifer Chitwood • Addie Burnett • Alexis Ralls

Learning Ladder Portfolios: Making Learning Visible and Facilitating Student Ownership CHS Room 104Chris Jensen

Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (K-4) CHS Room 163Kelli Gordon

Mental Health First Aid Renewal: Refresh, Reconnect, Respond CHS Room 166Paula Turner

Pear Assessment 101 CHS Room 105Robert Perry

Responding with Care: De-Escalation Strategies CHS Room 164Kelli Gordon

Say It, Know It, Use It: Vocabulary Instruction CHS Room 115Tali Nelle-Davis

Sentence-Level Strategies That Build Strong Writers CHS Room 109Nicole Loftis

Trauma and the Developing Brain: Turning Understanding into Classroom Practice CHS Room 158Allison Bowsman

Technology Presents: Chrome OS CHS Project Lab 102

8:00am CDT

Breakfast and Registration CHS Cafeteria

9:00am CDT

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Eric Twadell CHS AuditoriumEric Twadell

10:20am CDT

Get Curious, Conway! CHS Room 117Tina McCord

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

The Art and Science of Listening Well CHS Room 118Aaron New

Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools: Trainings, Resources, and Supports for Schools to Prepare and Respond to Traumatic Events CHS Room 114Evan Wilons

Ethical Insights for Educators (Meets Code of Ethics Requirement) CHS Room 164Shasta Wagner

From Brain Development to Classroom Practice: Supporting Students at Every Stage CHS Room 158Allison Bowsman

Giving Your PLC Some Space CHS Room 104Weeji Nieswonger

Hook Them, Hold Them: Engagement Strategies that Stick CHS Room 163Samantha Hurburt • Jessica Franklin

Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (5-7) CHS Room 165Shelly Gibson • Allyson Jensen

Math and Literature CHS Room 116Kathi Sweere

Say It, Know It, Use It: Vocabulary Instruction CHS Room 115Tali Nelle-Davis

Stronger Together: Effective Collaboration with Outside Providers in the School Setting CHS Room 166Tina Gilbert

Supporting ELLs in the Gen Ed Classroom CHS Room 162Roxanne Dunn

Survival Spanish for Schools CHS Room 109Keasha Montgomery • Megan West • Megan King

The Case of the Missing Hamster CHS Room 106Randi House • Nathan Howse

Understanding Autism (ASD) CHS Lecture HallSam Carter-Scott

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using ChatGPT to Save Time and Improve Teaching CHS Room 157Kevin DeStefano

Blocksi: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool (Beginners) CHS Project Lab 102Jake Stroman

Confidence to Soar: A Comprehensive Session on Tier 2 Reading Intervention Strategies for grades 5-12 CHS Room 153Kathryn Bates • Ashleigh Castles • Emily Zamora

D3/G3 and Behavior Intervention That Works! CHS Room 105Chuck German • Andrew Wright

RTI at Work (Admin Teams Only) CHS LibraryEric Twadell

11:15am CDT

Get Curious, Conway! CHS Room 117Tina McCord

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

The Art and Science of Managing Conflict CHS Room 118Aaron New

Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools: Trainings, Resources, and Supports for Schools to Prepare and Respond to Traumatic Events CHS Room 114Evan Wilons

Apptegy Rooms CHS Room 167Kaitlyn Ryals

Beyond the Lecture: Engaging Students Through Active Learning CHS Room 109Jennifer Barnett

Bland to Grand: Bringing Content to Life CHS Room 156Josh Carroll

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Female ADHD and Empowering Communities Through Education CHS Room 166Stephanie Tibbs

Building a Vision through Classroom Social Contracts CHS Room 104Brook Sanchez

Connecting with Students and Understanding Teacher Impact CHS Room 106Randi House • Nathan Howse

Formative Assessment (Elementary) CHS Room 162

From Planning to Practice: Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (5-12) CHS Room 164Kelli Gordon

High Voltage Classroom CHS Room 157Brick Cullum

Hook Them, Hold Them: Engagement Strategies that Stick CHS Room 163Samantha Hurburt • Jessica Franklin

Science of Reading and Parental Engagement CHS Room 116Kathi Sweere

The Co-Taught Dance CHS Room 165Shelly Gibson • Allyson Jensen

Tier 1 Behavior Interventions CHS Lecture HallBailey Missman • Kelsey Payne • Robin Crenshaw

Trauma and the Developing Brain: Turning Understanding into Classroom Practice CHS Room 158Allison Bowsman

Writing and Document Analysis-Primary and Secondary CHS Room 115William Richardson

Blocksi: The Ultimate Classroom Management Tool (Intermediate) CHS Project Lab 102Jake Stroman

12:00pm CDT

Day 2 Lunch CHS Cafeteria

1:15pm CDT

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

Suicide Prevention and Intervention for Adults CHS Room 118Aaron New

Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools: Trainings, Resources, and Supports for Schools to Prepare and Respond to Traumatic Events CHS Room 114Evan Wilons

Centers That Work: Building Engaging and Purposeful Centers in the Pre-K and Kindergarten Classroom CHS Room 163Lindsey Spicer

Classroom Strategies for Handwriting CHS Room 166Stephanie Tibbs

Court Documents: How to Find Them, How to Read Them, and Who to Notify CHS Room 164Shasta Wagner

CPSD Purchasing Procedures CHS Room 167Shawn Higgenbotham

Disability Categories CHS Room 158Alana Hicks

Formative Assessment (Elementary) CHS Room 162

Fueling Focus: Brain Breaks for Every Classroom CHS Room 109Jennifer Barnett

High Voltage Classroom CHS Room 157Brick Cullum

Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (5-7) CHS Room 165Shelly Gibson • Allyson Jensen

Pear Assessment 101 CHS Room 104Robert Perry

Reading Volunteers in the Classroom CHS Room 116Caitlin Bowren

Teaching Through the Zombie Apocalypse: Re-Engaging the Reluctant Learner CHS Room 156Jacob Beagley

The Power of Partnership: Practical Strategies for Communicating with Elementary Families CHS Room 115Nicole Rogoff • Erica Russell

Tier 2 Behavior Interventions CHS Lecture HallAmy Nichols • Star Delacruz • Shameka Ealy

Technology Presents: Password Locker CHS Project Lab 102

Confidence to Soar: A Comprehensive Session on Tier 2 Reading Intervention Strategies for grades 5-12 CHS Room 153Kathryn Bates • Ashleigh Castles • Emily Zamora

Cultivating Creativity & Calm Through Art Therapy CHS Room 106Cicely Trice

D3/G3 and Behavior Intervention That Works! CHS Room 105Chuck German • Andrew Wright

2:10pm CDT

Battling Stress and Burnout CHS Room 118Aaron New

Jazzercise CHS Room 113

Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools: Trainings, Resources, and Supports for Schools to Prepare and Respond to Traumatic Events CHS Room 114

Arts and Letters: Real Talk Pilot Reflections CHS Room 115Nicole Rogoff • Erica Russell

Build a BETA School: Starting Beta Club on Your Campus CHS Room 157Brick Cullum

Building a Classroom Management Toolbox: Practical Strategies for All Teachers CHS Room 109Jennifer Barnett

Centers That Work: Building Engaging and Purposeful Centers in the Pre-K and Kindergarten Classroom CHS Room 163Lindsey Spicer

CPSD Warehouse Purchasing CHS Room 167

Designing an Effective Literacy Block CHS Room 116Kathi Sweere

ESOL Scaffolds and Supports CHS Room 162Melinda Fraser

From Planning to Practice: Making Accommodations and Modifications Work (5-12) CHS Room 164Kelli Gordon

Function-based Responses for Common Misbehaviors CHS Lecture HallJennifer Chitwood • Addie Burnett • Alexis Ralls

Step Off the Struggle Bus CHS Room 104Nick Williams • Rachel Williams

Teaching Through the Zombie Apocalypse: Re-Engaging the Reluctant Learner CHS Room 156Jacob Beagley

The Co-Taught Dance CHS Room 165Shelly Gibson • Allyson Jensen

Trauma and the Developing Brain: Turning Understanding into Classroom Practice CHS Room 158Allison Bowsman

Technology FAQ CHS Project Lab 102