BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
X-WR-CALNAME:pisdinstructandinnovate26
X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar
METHOD:PUBLISH
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
PRODID:-//Sched.com Day of Instruction & Innovation Academy//EN
X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T123000Z
DTEND:20260617T130000Z
SUMMARY:Registration & Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:003906eacfeac6f3125140f65ab904c1
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/003906eacfeac6f3125140f65ab904c1
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T130000Z
DTEND:20260617T131500Z
SUMMARY:Conference Launch - in first session!
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:432cb564e15015422c748f99ae92de32
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/432cb564e15015422c748f99ae92de32
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T131500Z
DTEND:20260617T143000Z
SUMMARY:Cold Calling with Purpose: Increasing Engagement 
DESCRIPTION:As class sizes increase\, maintaining high levels of student engagement—and ensuring that every student is intellectually accountable—becomes even more critical. This session revisits cold calling and wait time—time‑tested strategies for preventing student opt‑out—and explores how to implement them with greater precision and impact.Participants will analyze classroom video examples\, examine effective rollout plans\, and learn habits‑of‑attention techniques that support focus\, confidence\, and thinking in larger groups. Teachers will leave with practical tools for using cold calling and wait time intentionally so every student is thinking\, participating\, and ready to learn from the start of the lesson.This session is designed to help teachers move from&nbsp\;knowing about cold calling to&nbsp\;using it confidently and consistently&nbsp\;to ensure all students are thinking\, participating\, and learning—no matter the class size.\n
CATEGORIES:BUILDING THE INNOVATIVE THINKER THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL RIGOR\,STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:101A/C\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:08a28941d792e1de814967b83b17cc4e
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/08a28941d792e1de814967b83b17cc4e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T131500Z
DTEND:20260617T143000Z
SUMMARY:Socratic Questioning Webs: Using Conceptual Thinking & Questioning Strategies to Engage Students
DESCRIPTION:This session introduces educators to strategies that encourage deeper student thinking through conceptual exploration and thoughtful questioning. Participants will engage with Socratic Questioning Circles\, a collaborative method that promotes inquiry-driven dialogue and critical thinking\, supported by Depth and Complexity Thinking Tools. Using the concept of power as a focus\, the session highlights ways to help students make meaningful connections and develop a richer understanding across disciplines through structured questioning techniques. Educators will gain practical ideas to facilitate student-led discussions and promote reflection in their classrooms\, fostering thoughtful and transferable learning through the power of purposeful questioning.
CATEGORIES:BUILDING THE INNOVATIVE THINKER THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL RIGOR\,STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:101E\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4e6b2cbac6a043c941879d65862b4e8b
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/4e6b2cbac6a043c941879d65862b4e8b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T131500Z
DTEND:20260617T143000Z
SUMMARY:Powering PLC Collaboration with Microsoft Teams
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Microsoft Teams can transform your Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) into dynamic\, collaborative spaces that save time and strengthen instructional impact. In this session\, you’ll learn practical strategies for organizing PLC conversations\, sharing resources\, and streamlining communication - all in one place. \nExplore how to use Teams channels\, files\, and built-in apps to support goal-setting\, lesson planning\, and continuous improvement. You’ll leave with ready-to-use ideas to enhance collaboration\, increase accountability\, and keep everyone connected and focused on student success.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:DESIGNING FOR THE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
LOCATION:401B\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bc8cecdd6e9fb5a8705898d641b3f7c5
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/bc8cecdd6e9fb5a8705898d641b3f7c5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T131500Z
DTEND:20260617T143000Z
SUMMARY:Choice Boards: Empowering Students through Choice
DESCRIPTION:Teachers in any subject can empower their students to demonstrate their knowledge independently using choice boards! In this session\, participants will learn how to create a choice board in which students select the activities they engage in based on the options the teacher provides. Teachers will leave the session with a choice board they created as well as ideas for choice boards in the future!
CATEGORIES:TEACHING STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF‑DIRECTED LEARNERS\, BUILDING THE INNOVATIVE THINKER THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL RIGOR
LOCATION:402B\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:690a6f53b60fd3bc6d61c600d96e753d
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/690a6f53b60fd3bc6d61c600d96e753d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T144500Z
DTEND:20260617T160000Z
SUMMARY:Canva - Your One Stop Shop for Engaged Learning
DESCRIPTION:You already know that Canva is a great tool for designing flyers and creating cool graphics\, but did you know that Canva is a also a fantastic tool to use for engaged learning? Join me as I share new and fun ways to use Canva to visually present your materials to students\, as well as ways students can use Canva to share what they've learned. This will be a hands on presentation and you will walk away with ideas that you can use starting the first day of school.
CATEGORIES:BUILDING THE INNOVATIVE THINKER THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL RIGOR\, STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:402A\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:dbd920a19e247c1ca70a9e0426b3d69a
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/dbd920a19e247c1ca70a9e0426b3d69a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T144500Z
DTEND:20260617T160000Z
SUMMARY:Games For All
DESCRIPTION:3 different games that an be done in stations or whole group across curriculum. SWAT\, Grudge\, and Risk It for the Biscuit.
CATEGORIES:STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:401A\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0ec718cb6ad73df662fbc37d1fd8102a
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/0ec718cb6ad73df662fbc37d1fd8102a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T144500Z
DTEND:20260617T160000Z
SUMMARY:Unlocking Teacher Excellence: Empowering Growth with Data-Driven Support Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to equip campus leadership teams with actionable strategies to elevate teacher professional development. Focused on leveraging data and structured support plans\, this session will provide tangible insights into integrating Ellevation's proven strategies and modules. Leaders will gain concrete approaches to foster the professional growth of their teachers\, aligning closely with Ellevation's support framework. Attendees can expect to leave with practical methods for implementing impactful development initiatives that directly advance their teachers' professional growth goals. Through this presentation\, campus leadership teams will be empowered to unleash their teachers' potential\, creating an environment where excellence is cultivated through targeted\, data-informed support strategies.
CATEGORIES:STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:303\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2936dd62aca09c7299cc8edf6983058d
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/2936dd62aca09c7299cc8edf6983058d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T144500Z
DTEND:20260617T160000Z
SUMMARY:Igniting Student Growth: Feedback & Assessment with Kami
DESCRIPTION:Ready to make grading feel less like a chore and more like a conversation? Join us to see how Kami's AI and multimodal tools can spark a culture of growth in your classroom! We'll get hands-on with Questions AI for instant assessments and practice using voice\, video\, and screen capture to give feedback that actually resonates. Plus\, we'll show you some awesome Kami and Canvas mashups for both you and your students to keep things running smoothly. You'll leave with everything you need to turn "grading" into a meaningful dialogue that inspires students to take charge of their own learning!
CATEGORIES:TEACHING STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF‑DIRECTED LEARNERS
LOCATION:101B/D\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ac1953f2cb4c9af3c5271b6a784ee53f
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/ac1953f2cb4c9af3c5271b6a784ee53f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T160000Z
DTEND:20260617T173000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch on your own - Visit vendor tables!
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7036d1564decad0f0f9fdf45fdf14074
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/7036d1564decad0f0f9fdf45fdf14074
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T173000Z
DTEND:20260617T184500Z
SUMMARY:What's the Buzz? Engaging Your Classroom Hive with Hexagonal Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Discover what the buzz is all about: hexagonal thinking and how it can transform student engagement\, deepen understanding\, and build meaningful connections across any content area. In this session\, participants will explore how to facilitate hexagonal thinking both on paper and digitally\, using tools such as Google Slides and Lucidspark. Teachers will leave with ready‑to‑use templates\, classroom examples\, and practical strategies for implementing this versatile activity in their own instruction. Participants will also explore how AI tools can support the planning process for building hexagonal thinking activities. Key topics: -What hexagonal thinking is and how it builds deep conceptual connections -Hands‑on implementation with physical hexagon tiles -Digital facilitation using Google Slides and Lucidspark -Strategies for structuring student collaboration and discussion -Examples of hexagonal thinking across different content areas -Ready‑to‑use templates and activity models -How AI tools can support the planning process for hexagonal thinking activities -Classroom tips for pacing\, grouping\, and student reflection Learning Objectives Participants will: -Understand how hexagonal thinking deepens engagement and promotes meaningful connections across content areas. -Explore hexagonal thinking activities using both hands‑on materials and digital platforms (Google Slides and LucidSpark). -Participate in a hexagonal thinking activity to experience how collaborative discussion and shared reasoning unfold. -Use ready‑made templates and examples to plan for implementation in their own classrooms. -Explore how AI can support planning\, generating ideas\, and preparing materials for hexagonal thinking experiences. -Design their own hexagonal thinking tasks that foster critical thinking\, creativity\, and structured collaboration.
CATEGORIES:STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR\, BUILDING THE INNOVATIVE THINKER THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL RIGOR
LOCATION:401B\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fbb426fd55ce4c1cfcef5d268493de3e
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/fbb426fd55ce4c1cfcef5d268493de3e
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T173000Z
DTEND:20260617T184500Z
SUMMARY:Math Routines That Spark Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Want to make every minute of math count? This session explores how short\, intentional math routines can transform your classroom into a space for deep thinking and joyful learning. From Number Talks to Which One Doesn't Belong? and Notice & Wonder\, you'll learn how to use 5–10 minute routines to build number sense\, confidence\, and student discourse. Leave with a bank of ready-to-use routines and tips for easy implementation in K–4 classrooms.
CATEGORIES:STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR\,TEACHING STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF‑DIRECTED LEARNERS
LOCATION:402B\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:af466d6a1110168c59f3e3fc3810d592
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/af466d6a1110168c59f3e3fc3810d592
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T173000Z
DTEND:20260617T184500Z
SUMMARY:Engage & Monitor with IXL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn to harness the power of IXL to boost student engagement and track progress. Experience IXL from a student's perspective\, navigate key engagement features\, and seamlessly assign skills through IXL or Canvas LMS. Discover how to use Score Reports to monitor student proficiency and integrate IXL into your lessons using the PDSA cycle. Elevate your teaching with these essential tools and strategies!
CATEGORIES:TEACHING STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF‑DIRECTED LEARNERS\,BUILDING THE INNOVATIVE THINKER THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL RIGOR
LOCATION:101A/C\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:969a54b6d9190b0442cba1bd93269e5c
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/969a54b6d9190b0442cba1bd93269e5c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T173000Z
DTEND:20260617T184500Z
SUMMARY:Next Level Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Take student engagement to the next level. We'll dig into how the research defines "engagement" and then analyze it in action in a classroom. Lastly\, we'll craft a flexible protocol that can infuse the qualities of engagement into just about any lesson.
CATEGORIES:TEACHING STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF‑DIRECTED LEARNERS\,STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:101E\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b0934fa63988f3a89b67934aee8076d0
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/b0934fa63988f3a89b67934aee8076d0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T190000Z
DTEND:20260617T201500Z
SUMMARY:Mission: Differentiation – Unlocking Canvas Mastery Paths
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a classroom where every student gets what they need… without you creating 15 different lesson plans. In this interactive session\, teachers will explore how to use Canvas Mastery Paths to differentiate instruction\, personalize learning\, and increase student engagement—all within a single assignment.\n Participants will walk through real classroom examples\, learn how to set up mastery-based pathways\, and discover how to use data to guide student learning automatically. Whether you're brand new to Canvas or ready to level up your course design\, this session will give you practical tools you can implement immediately.\n 🔑 Key Topics\n • What are Mastery Paths and why they matter for differentiation\n • Setting up Mastery Paths using quizzes\, assignments\, and modules\n • Using data (scores & outcomes) to automatically assign student pathways\n • Creating advanced\, on-level\, and support tracks without extra overwhelm\n • Real classroom examples:\n o Reading differentiation\n o Writing/revising & editing pathways\n • Tips for managing grading\, student expectations\, and workflow\n • Common pitfalls + time-saving hacks\n \n 🎓 Learning Objectives\n By the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\n • Design a Canvas assignment that uses Mastery Paths to differentiate instruction\n • Create at least two differentiated learning pathways based on student performance\n • Use quiz or assignment data to automatically guide students to appropriate content\n • Implement strategies to manage and sustain Mastery Paths in a real classroom setting\n • Identify ways to increase student ownership and engagement through personalized learning
CATEGORIES:CREATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT DEVELOP THE GLOBAL CITIZEN
LOCATION:101B/D\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9129043ed8db40ad6b56d42e814b4fed
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/9129043ed8db40ad6b56d42e814b4fed
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T190000Z
DTEND:20260617T201500Z
SUMMARY:SEL for General Education
DESCRIPTION:Our campus is preparing to implement a schoolwide Social Thinking program that equips all students and staff with a shared vocabulary for supporting emotional regulation. This initiative will empower general education teachers with the same tools and language used in special education\, allowing them to more effectively support students—including those without identified services—within their classrooms.
CATEGORIES:CREATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT DEVELOP THE GLOBAL CITIZEN\, DESIGNING FOR THE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
LOCATION:303\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a78c2348391e90b96ed5b313c4408219
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/a78c2348391e90b96ed5b313c4408219
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T190000Z
DTEND:20260617T201500Z
SUMMARY:Organizing Canvas for Instructional Clarity: A Practical Course for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Session Description: Organizing a Canvas Course for Clarity\, Canvas/Skyward Sync\, Google Integration & Communication Tools Overview In this focused 50‑minute workshop\, teachers will learn high‑impact strategies to organize a Canvas course for clarity and share in a sandbox with colleagues\, sync grades with Skyward\, integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets (calendar) resources\, and streamline family communication using Canvas Announcements and ParentSquare. The session combines brief demos with guided hands‑on time so participants leave with a ready module\, embedded Google resources\, announcement workflows\, and a plan to verify grade syncing and parent communication. Intended outcomes (participants will be able to): Create a streamlined course homepage and navigation checklist to reduce student confusion. Build a reusable module template (objectives\, resources\, formative check\, assessment) that includes an embedded Google Sheets calendar and linked Drive resources. Apply consistent file‑naming and module naming conventions. Create a Canvas sandbox page for sharing and collaboration with colleagues. Configure Canvas gradebook categories and assignment settings aligned to Skyward\, and run a basic Canvas→Skyward sync test (or coordinate with SIS). Utilize Google Sheets calendar and Drive files for uploading in Canvas. Create clear\, timely Canvas Announcements with course module links and copy and paste to ParentSquare posts for students and family communication. Troubleshoot common permission\, sync\, and communication issues and identify District Incident IQ and tech support contacts for SIS/ParentSquare support. What participants can expect to take away for classroom use: A completed homepage wireframe and one ready‑to‑use Canvas module with an embedded Google Sheets calendar and linked Drive resources. A one‑page Canvas organization checklist and file‑naming guide. A Skyward mapping worksheet and quick-reference steps to test grade syncing. A Google Sheets calendar template and step‑by‑step job‑aid for uploading Google Drive files to Canvas. Announcement templates (daily/week‑at‑a‑glance/emergency) and a workflow to post in Canvas and push to ParentSquare (including best practices for timing\, audience selection\, and message content). Quick troubleshooting checklist for sharing permissions\, ParentSquare integration\, and grade sync verification. A 15‑minute implementation plan to finish setup and contact points for SIS/IT/ParentSquare support. Format & timing (50 minutes): 0–6 min: Welcome\, goals\, and overview of Canvas→Skyward\, Google Sheets/Drive\, and ParentSquare integration considerations. 6–16 min: Demo — homepage structure\, module template\, and gradebook category setup. 16–26 min: Demo — create Google Sheets calendar\, set Drive sharing\, upload files into Canvas. 26–36 min: Demo — craft Canvas Announcement types and map posting workflow to ParentSquare (audience\, timing\, linking modules). 36–46 min: Guided hands‑on work time (build one module\; create Google Sheets calendar and linked Google Drive folder format\; create an announcement and prepare ParentSquare post. 46–50 min: Sync & communication checklist (Canvas→Skyward test set assignment category/weight\, ParentSquare post test\, permission checks\, next steps. Supports provided: Editable module template\, Google Sheets calendar template\, announcement templates\, one‑page checklists\, Skyward mapping worksheet\, and ParentSquare posting workflow. Slideshow link: https://tinyurl.com/msnye692
CATEGORIES:DESIGNING FOR THE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR\, STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:402A\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:32b916cc0ac61dcf6bae196aa6291106
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/32b916cc0ac61dcf6bae196aa6291106
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T190000Z
DTEND:20260617T201500Z
SUMMARY:How to Set Up The Classroom for Success with Conscious Discipline
DESCRIPTION:Proposed Section: Conscious Discipline–Aligned Classroom Practices This section outlines the implementation of Conscious Discipline strategies to support students' social-emotional development\, self-regulation\, and positive behavior. Classrooms are intentionally designed to help students identify emotions\, make appropriate choices\, resolve conflicts\, and build a sense of safety and belonging. Key components include emotional literacy\, self-regulation skills\, calming tools\, conflict-resolution strategies\, and a Celebration Center to recognize student accomplishments. Consistent routines and the use of respectful\, supportive language ("Tones of Love") guide students toward optimal learning states while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
CATEGORIES:TEACHING STUDENTS TO BECOME SELF‑DIRECTED LEARNERS\, STRUCTURING CLASSROOMS FOR THE ENGAGED COLLABORATOR
LOCATION:401A\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:05cf0a3748bd6aecf69e4b25b1b76e5b
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/05cf0a3748bd6aecf69e4b25b1b76e5b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T051509Z
DTSTART:20260617T201500Z
DTEND:20260617T203000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Wrap - in your last session!
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:TBA\, Orozco Professional Development Complex
SEQUENCE:0
UID:76eb444bf3a28b8004112ce733e803e6
URL:http://pisdinstructandinnovate26.sched.com/event/76eb444bf3a28b8004112ce733e803e6
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR