USD 475 EduCamp '25: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

AI-Powered Classroom Harmony: Classroom Management for Modern Educators

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT

S125

Speakers

Jeremy Fajen

Middle School Asst. Principal, FRMS

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT
S125

All Staff

8:00am CDT

Coteaching in the Classroom

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT

S105

Speakers

Kirstin Adams

ELL Teacher, Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT
S105

All Staff

8:00am CDT

Getting Started with Canva

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT

S110

Are you interested in using Canva, but you don't even know where to start? Start here! Canva is a graphic design tool that you can use to build presentations, videos, worksheets, and more. We will go over the basics: logging in, selecting appropriate sizes and types of designs, and learning basic design skills.

Speakers

Kristina Castillo

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475

Kris Castillo is an Ed Tech Coach at Geary County Schools. This position gives her a chance to get out into school buildings to work with teachers and students on integrating technology to increase student engagement and learning opportunities. Kris is a veteran in education with... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT
S110

All Staff

8:00am CDT

Intro to Understanding Special Education Evaluations & IEPs

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT

S120

Speakers

Mya Bolte

Psychologist, Fort Riley Elementary

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT
S120

All Staff

8:00am CDT

Recognizing Depression and Anxiety in the Classroom

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT

S121

Speakers

Christina Dimattia Brown

JCHS

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT
S121

All Staff

8:00am CDT

Your Classroom is Ready but is Your Schoology Ready?

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT

S215

Get your classes ready for students to work within your Schoology course! Learn how to create a class header with links and information. Explore different ways to organize your course. Reduce your time spent creating courses by learning how to link your courses.

Speakers

Michelle McDaniel

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 8:00am - 8:00am CDT
S215

All Staff

9:10am CDT

Beyond Fieldtrips - Utilizing Local Industry Partners as Instruction Tools (K-12) LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT

S122

Speakers

Aaron Yoder

CTE Tech Instuctor, JCHS

Aaron Yoder is a graduate of Pittsburg State University. He teaches courses in the Construction and Design Pathway at Junction City High School. He is currently completing a Masters Degree in Career and Technical Education at Pittsburg State University. He has 5 years of teaching... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT
S122

All Staff

9:10am CDT

Building Parent Community LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT

S125

Speakers

Christa Grider

Elementary Classroom, Seitz

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT
S125

All Staff

9:10am CDT

Coteaching Creation - making documents to help you and your support staff LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT

S105

If you've taken Coteaching in the Classroom, level up your game with this session.

Speakers

Kirstin Adams

ELL Teacher, Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT
S105

All Staff

9:10am CDT

Depression and Anxiety: Interventions for Success in the Classroom LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT

S121

If you've taken Recognizing Depression and Anxiety in the Classroom, level up your game with this session.

Speakers

Christina Dimattia Brown

JCHS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT
S121

All Staff

9:10am CDT

It's not a bribe! It's Reinforcement! LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT

S106

Speakers

Jana Oldham

SPED-Behavior Consultant, USD 475

Jana Oldham is district behavior consultant with a Masters in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has been in the district for 21 years, as a paraprofessional, Early Childhood Teacher, and ACSS Early Childhood Teacher. Jana is a Kansas Autism Leadership Community Member and has been a... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT
S106

All Staff

9:10am CDT

The Importance of Long Term Investing and its Impact on your Retirement REPEAT LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT

S214

Speakers

Brad Veenendaal

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT
S214

All Staff

9:10am CDT

Understanding Special Education Evaluations & IEPS - Pt II LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT

S120

Speakers

Mya Bolte

Psychologist, Fort Riley Elementary

Thursday July 31, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am CDT
S120

All Staff

10:30am CDT

Building Awareness for Students with Sensory Losses LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S110

Speakers

Sydney James

SPED-Hearing Impaired, JCHS

Sydney is USD 475's Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

Cassie Sandlin

Special Education Teacher, Spring Valley

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S110

All Staff

10:30am CDT

Collecting Behavioral Data You Can Use! LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S106

Speakers

Jana Oldham

SPED-Behavior Consultant, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S106

All Staff

10:30am CDT

From Posters to Practice: Systems that Actually Shape Positive Classrooms LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S120

Speakers

Veronica Wait

Elementary Principal, Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S120

All Staff

10:30am CDT

Get a Jumpstart with ParentSquare: Newsletters LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S102

Learn how to create engaging, informative, and visually appealing newsletters using ParentSquare’s built-in tools. This session is designed for educators and staff who want to streamline school-to-home communication and elevate their outreach with professional-quality newsletters.

Speakers

Tyler Manwarren

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S102

All Staff

10:30am CDT

Minecraft: The Ultimate Educational Sandbox LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S212

Speakers

Donavon Campuzano

Grade 2, Morris Hill

Kayla Craythorn

Morris Hill

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S212

All Staff

10:30am CDT

Related Services: The What, The Why, The How LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S105

Speakers

Laura Thompson

Speech Pathologist, Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S105

All Staff

10:30am CDT

SPED 101 REPEAT LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S121

Speakers

Courtney Eichhorn

Director of School Improvement, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S121

All Staff

10:30am CDT

The Importance of Long Term Investing and its Impact on your Retirement REPEAT LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT

S214

Speakers

Brad Veenendaal

Thursday July 31, 2025 10:30am - 10:30am CDT
S214

All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Canva - Make It Take It REPEAT LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

S102

Posters can help establish classroom procedures and create a welcoming atmosphere. Design custom posters and visual aids that outline your classroom rules and expectations, class schedule, and more. Please note: The poster printer will be available, and participants should have a basic, working knowledge of Canva. This session intends to give teachers an opportunity to have "ready-made" products printed during this session.

Speakers

Kristina Castillo

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
S102

All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Creating the School Family LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

S214

Speakers

Mary Cook

Early Childhood Special Ed., Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
S214

All Staff

1:00pm CDT

District AI Tools and More LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

S110

Explore the possibilities of AI within the District Tools

Speakers

Laura Keim

Instructional Technology, USD 475

Laura Keim is an Ed Tech Coach at USD 475. This is Laura’s eighth year in the district as an instructional technologist and her 19th year as an educator. She enjoys working with teachers to integrate technology into the classroom as well as working with students of all ages. She... Read More →

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
S110

All Staff

1:00pm CDT

IEP Share Sheets: Get Everyone on the Same Page LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

S105

Speakers

Miranda Russell

Early Childhood Special Ed Coach, Early Childhood

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
S105

All Staff

1:00pm CDT

SPED 101 REPEAT LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

S121

Speakers

Courtney Eichhorn

Director of School Improvement, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
S121

All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Pt I LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

S106

Speakers

Katie Hoover

JCHS

Matthew Sagartz

HD Karns

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
S106

All Staff

1:00pm CDT

Working with Parents/Guardians: Promoting Positive Classroom Environments for Teaching & Learning LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

S120

Speakers

Veronica Wait

Elementary Principal, Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
S120

All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Canva - Make It Take It REPEAT LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT

S102

Speakers

Tyler Manwarren

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT
S102

All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Lights, Camera, Learning! Inspiring Student Voice Through Video Projects LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT

S110

In this hands-on session for 3rd–12th grade teachers, we will explore how to use WeVideo to amplify student voice through creative video projects. Participants will discover engaging project ideas across subjects and learn how to set up and manage a class in WeVideo, including assigning and managing assignments. Leave with ready-to-use ideas and the tools to bring learning to life through video.

Speakers

Laura Keim

Instructional Technology, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT
S110

All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Related Services: Strategic Collaboration & Impact LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT

S105

If you've taken Related Services: The What, The Why, The How, level up your game with this session.

Speakers

Laura Thompson

Speech Pathologist, Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT
S105

All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Strategies for working with students with ODD LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT

S121

Speakers

Kassi Dunlap

Special Education Behavior Consultant, USD 475

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT
S121

All Staff

2:10pm CDT

The First 6 Weeks to Creating a School Family LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT

S214

If you've taken Creating the School Family, level up your game with this session.

Speakers

Mary Cook

Early Childhood Special Ed., Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT
S214

All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Pt II LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT

S106

If you've taken Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Pt I, level up your game with this session.

Speakers

Katie Hoover

JCHS

Matthew Sagartz

HD Karns

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT
S106

All Staff

2:10pm CDT

Working with Parents/Guardians: Practical Application and Skill-Building LIMITED SEATS

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT

S120

Speakers

Veronica Wait

Elementary Principal, Ware

Thursday July 31, 2025 2:10pm - 2:10pm CDT
S120

All Staff

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