RSAC 2024

RSAC 2024

9:30am CST

**FEATURED SPEAKER** - Custom AI Chatbots for Personalized Student Learning Conference Dining RoomEric Curts Beyond the Answer: Math Talks Matter Sugar MapleTina Sheedy • Jenni Rodeghero Digging Deeper: How Coaches’ Questioning Can Lead to Student Improvement La GrangeStephanie Nicoletti • Leigh Ann Salas Harnessing the Power of the Reader's Notebook Oak BrookDan Wolf • Toni Mrozik Self-Paced Student Learning MonarchSarah Meador Write Yourself Into Existence: The Power Behind Memoir Writing. Ballroom I-JKathryn Hoving • Kimberly Millard Building Thinking Classrooms in Junior High Ballroom A-BChristine Alesia Unpacking the Science of Learning - Utilizing Retrieval Practices in the Classroom Clarendon HillsJanet Flesch Relationships before Rigor DoralJessica Winn

10:45am CST

Maps Aren’t Just for Social Studies Anymore! GIS Maps in Your Curriculum Pebble BeachJudith Bock Saved by the Bell... Curve: Using your data to drive competency based instruction Clarendon HillsChristian Thurwanger • Mollie Momenteller Using the 5Es with STEAM Ballroom I-JRachel Priola Unlocking High Achievement: Standards and Collaboration in Action WestmontJackie Griffin • Elisa Cirone Gamify Instruction to Increase Engagement, Collaboration, and Reflection Ballroom EElizabeth Orman Translanguaging... What is that?? Sugar MapleAmanda Larrivee • Maria Pilar Garcia

12:00pm CST

**FEATURED SPEAKER** - Active Learning with Google Tools and EduProtocols Conference Dining RoomEric Curts A Plan for Social Emotional Regulation Torrey PinesLisa Castleman Home Court Advantage: Turning Your Classroom into Their Stadium Ballroom EKim Millard • Katie Hoving Conversations in the Classroom: Strategies for Interactive, Lively, Balanced Classroom Discussions AugustaJeanne Donaldson Effect of a Flipped Classroom Environment on Student Learning in High School Geometry Sugar MapleTami Clarke Equipping Educators: Strategies for Inclusive & Equitable Literacy Success HinsdaleKellyn Sirach Mastering Metacognition: Empowering Students as Expert Problem Solvers Ballroom G-HCarolyn Sutton Shifting the Focus from Keywords to Modeling in Word Problems Ballroom I-JRachel Priola

1:15pm CST

**FEATURED SPEAKER** - The Future of Feedback - Guided Grading with AI Conference Dining RoomEric Curts Increase Your Vocabulary--Increase Reading Skills AugustaJennifer Lancaster Unlocking Student Potential: Navigating the Science of Learning WestmontJulie Gard Engaging Minds: Active Teaching through Object Based Learning HinsdaleChania O'Donnell • Kristen Delisio Executive Functioning: What Is It and How Does It Affect Our Students Oak BrookDavid Brannstrom Legends in the Making: Crafting a Mythology and Folklore Course for High School Students Ballroom I-JJennifer Bartman • Cindi Koudelka Level-Up Your Lessons: Fostering Engagement in the Middle Level ELA Classroom Sugar MapleMelissa Swanson Stop, Collaborate and Listen Salt CreekKatie Normoyle • Leah Herold

2:30pm CST

**FEATURED SPEAKER** - Google Tools to Support all Learners Conference Dining RoomEric Curts Differentiation and Adaptations: Reaching More Students in Your Classroom Pebble BeachMelinda Miethe Enhancing Your Curriculum with Creative Applications AugustaCamille Strode Play Based Learning in Elementary classrooms La GrangeAmy Hayden

9:30am CST

"Empathy in Action: Nurturing Social-Emotional Skills for Student and Staff Success" DoralSusan Parker "Do I Have to Read the Whole Book?" A Student Centered Novel Study For All Learners HeronAndrea Mear • Dr. Jennifer Hernandez Fabulous Foundational Fun: Strategies for Phonics Instruction Ballroom I-JLindsey Wendt • Lindsay Cortez Rolling Towards Math Achievement: Engaging Games and Activities for Classroom Success CardinalJody Aldrich Supporting All Learners: Modifications and Supports in the General Education Classroom Ballroom C-DErin Moloney Reaching Students with a Short Attention...Squirrel!!! Sugar MapleJeff Bayer Boost Productivity: Harnessing AI for Time-Saving Solutions in the Classroom Salt CreekAmi Engel • Nancy Battaglia

10:45am CST

**FEATURED SPEAKER** - Let’s Talk About Talking MallardPamela Harris Start Strong to Stay Strong! Torrey PinesElizabeth Hand • Erin Salberg Crafting and implementing impactful and measurable coaching goals. Ballroom C-DStacey Hodits Tech Tools to make us AI-Ficcient MonarchKimberly Radostits The Dos, not Don'ts, of Digital Citizenship: Navigating the Digital Landscape Responsibly Ballroom A-BHolly Lopez • Brooke Cahill

12:00pm CST

Understanding classroom disruptive behaviors: Breaking the cycle Sugar MapleChristina Moran Happ Become a Better Writer and Teacher of Narrative Writing Ballroom G-HJulie Bradshaw Research Lesson Study: Using an Inquiry Cycle to Experiment, Observe, and Improve Teaching & Learning Ballroom A-BNicole Blackburn • Andrew Friesema ARCing your way to Motivation MonarchKimberly Radostits Building Successful Scholars Ballroom I-JKristen Kirk • Kristi Pyatt Coyote Track: Exploring Real Science Data In Your Classroom AugustaLorna Shuman

1:15pm CST

**KEYNOTE** - Hope in the Classroom Ballroom FCathleen Beachboard Build the Foundation MonarchKatie Normoyle • Leah Herold Confused to Confident: Empower Students with Math Word Problems Ballroom G-HMona Iehl Make it Matter. Aligning CCSS with students' interests and bridging the gap between curriculum and what is relevant to today's students. Ballroom I-JYvonne Schmid • Jennifer Everett Empowering Minds: Leveraging AI to Engage and Teach Critical Thinking Skills Ballroom ESteve Oertle Engaging Students in Math Using 3-Act Tasks Sugar MapleJana Southerland

2:30pm CST

Everyday IAR: Proactive Prep, NOT an Extra Step Torrey PinesElizabeth Hand Get 'em to the Green Ballroom G-HAnna Jakubowski • Brian Roach Using AI to Support Multilingual Learners CardinalJennifer Gilley Four Ways To Use AI To Simplify Your Life in the K-6 Classroom Ballroom A-BMiriam Ojaghi