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Wednesday, July 29
 

10:30am CDT

Setting up, Managing & Maintaining Student-led Classrooms
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
In this workshop, teachers will learn how to build and maintain a truly student-led classroom. When run correctly, the facilitator's main focus shifts to the following: 1:Maintain positive relationships with students 2:Maintain a relevant & rigorous curriculum 3:Give introductions to keep students excited about the content 4:Digitally record grades 5:Ensuring the classroom is well-stocked and students are kept safe. Teachers will leave the workshop with detailed student job descriptions, rubrics, and other digital resources to speed up implementation.
Speakers
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Nathan Fleming

PLTW Biomedical Facilitator, West Plains R-7
Nathan Fleming started teaching high school science in 2000. Because he taught his first ten years at two small rural schools, he has learned the value of strong student relationships and gained experience teaching nearly every subject. In 2004 Fleming started an ongoing comprehensive... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Main Ballroom (Enter right side)

1:00pm CDT

Teaching the ADHD Brain: Executive Function in Real Classrooms
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
ADHD is not a behavior problem, it’s an executive functioning challenge. In this session, educators will gain a clear understanding of how the ADHD brain works and why traditional strategies often fall short. Participants will learn practical, classroom-ready interventions that support focus, task completion, and independence. This session will also reframe common 504 accommodations into more effective, brain-based approaches that align with how students with ADHD actually function.
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Rachael Shreve

Mental Health Professional, Marshfield R-1
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Main Ballroom (Enter right side)

2:00pm CDT

The Brain Behind Behavior: What Every Educator Should Know
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
This session will provide an overview of the brain and the central nervous system and how student behavior is shaped by the state and function of the CNS. Attendees will learn to recognize brain states and respond appropriately, using conscious presence and somatic techniques to guide the student toward regulation.
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Audra Kingery

School Counselor, Ste. Genevieve R-II
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Main Ballroom (Enter right side)

3:00pm CDT

The Literacy Toolkit: Ready-to-Use Strategies for Engaging Readers
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
This ready-to-use learning session equips educators with 20 high-impact literacy strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. Participants will explore practical, classroom-tested approaches that support comprehension, vocabulary development, engagement, and differentiation across content areas. The session includes modeling, examples, and adaptable resources that can be implemented immediately in grades 5–8 classrooms. Strategies are tailored to support a range of learners, including struggling readers, advanced students, and multilingual learners. Educators will leave with a toolkit of interactive techniques, graphic organizers, and scaffolds to enhance literacy instruction and create an inclusive, student-centered learning environment.
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Morgan Lockmiller

Library Media Specialist, Republic School District
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Main Ballroom (Enter right side)
 
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