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Participants will connect with their inner Picasso. Students will learn new painting techniques and after being guided by the teacher, they will make and take a new art project for home. (Class is capped at 25 participants max)

This course introduces educators to Promethean's powerful suite of resources and programs designed to inspire engagement, collaboration, and innovation in today's classrooms. Participants will explore interactive tools such as ActivPanel, ActivInspire, and ActivSuite, as well as Promethean's digital resources, to create lessons that go beyond traditional instruction.

Through hands-on practice and guided exploration, teachers will learn how to:
Integrate Promethean hardware and software seamlessly into daily instruction.
Design interactive, student-centered lessons that foster critical thinking and collaboration.
Utilize digital tools to personalize learning for diverse student needs.
Transform classroom spaces into dynamic, future-ready learning environments.
By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with the skills and confidence to use Promethean technology and lead their students into a 22nd century learning experience - where creativity, interactivity, and innovation drive achievement.

Are you ready to revolutionize your daily workflows with the power of AI? Join us for a comprehensive session introducing Microsoft Copilot, your AI assistant designed to enhance efficiency, creativity, and innovation. In this session, you will:

Discover how Copilot can assist with tasks such as writing, editing, content creation, report generation, and data analysis.
Explore practical examples of how Copilot can support teachers and leaders in creating dynamic and engaging learning experiences and streamline operational tasks.
Experience firsthand the transformative potential of AI in education and learn how to integrate Copilot into your daily practices across all roles.

Join us for an engaging and interactive exploration of the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) through the Powerful Learning Propelled by Technology domain of the Digital Promise Digital Transformation Framework. Discover how transformative technology integration can foster agency, purpose, curiosity, and connection, empowering learners with the skills they need to thrive in the future!

Complex texts don’t have to be barriers. Learn how to harness AI to simplify, scaffold, and enrich reading experiences for all learners. This session will showcase how Nearpod’s interactive tools combined with AI-generated content can support comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking across grade levels.

Participants will learn the role of diet, stress management and movement in regard to disease presentation. Learners will uncover strategies to minimize stress, and incorporate healthy habits. This session will include movement, breathing exercises and a refreshing taste of herbal tea for stress relief.

In this hands-on session, educators will explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing teaching and learning. Designed specifically for classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and education leaders, this course introduces HMH's AI Tools that support lesson planning, personalized learning, assessment, and student engagement.

This session will explore how digital reading tools can support both curriculum needs and independent reading engagement. We’ll highlight strategies for building a positive reading culture, showcase accessibility features that support diverse learners, and share ideas for maximizing district resources to reach more students. Attendees will gain practical takeaways they can adapt to meet their unique instructional goals.

Join us for an exciting interactive session where you'll dive into the world of Khan Academy's innovative AI Tool, Khanmigo! Discover dynamic strategies to engage your students while saving precious time in your teaching routine. By the end of this session, you'll walk away with practical ideas to seamlessly integrate AI into your classroom as early as next week! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching experience with Khanmigo let's revolutionize education together!

This workshop introduces esports streaming, a growing field with educational and career opportunities. Attendees learn about the industry, platforms, equipment, and basic setup.

See why creativity matters in today's classrooms, what is Adobe Express, and how it can support student learning across subjects. This session covers the homepage layout, explores creative project possibilities, and guides you through a hands-on activity. You’ll also learn how to set up and manage Adobe Express Classrooms to organize student work and assignment and leave with ready-to-use resources to bring more creativity into your teaching.

Step into the future of library makerspaces with this interactive, hands-on course. Participants will explore Merge EDU and the award-winning Merge Cube to see how students can hold digital objects, interact with over 1,000 teaching aids, run 100+ science simulations, and even create their own 3D projects.

In this course, you'll not only learn how Merge EDU transforms school libraries into hubs of innovation, but you�ll also get to experience it yourself. Every educator will receive a free Merge Cube to use during the session and take back to their school. You'll also gain access to a free trial of Merge EDU, so you can continue exploring and sharing the experience with your students.

By the end, you'll leave with practical ideas, resources, and tools to engage learners, foster creativity, and reimagine your library or makerspace as a launchpad for 22nd-century learning.

Come to this session with IXL if you'd like to learn more about one pillar of IXL's comprehensive platform - "Instructional engagement tools"

IXL has a one of a kind platform that does it all, but in this session you'll be introduced to one of our engagement tools used for direct instruction. Not only does this resource help increase student engagement, but our data has shown that it plays a significant role in increasing student achievement. In this session, you'll be enrolled as an IXL student to participate in "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" for some prizes while learning more about IXL's comprehensive platform.

Let's get fluent! Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to help educators build AI readiness skills in students through the power of Reading Progress. This session will explore how Reading Progress supports fluency, comprehension, and personalized learning—critical foundations for thriving in an AI-enhanced academic and professional future.

By the end of the session, you will:

Clarify how Reading Progress helps identify individual reading challenges and supports differentiated instruction to build fluency and confidence.
Ideate ways to integrate Reading Progress into your literacy instruction using project-based learning and hands-on activities that promote engagement and growth.
Create a customized Reading Progress activity aligned to your learning goals, enabling students to track their progress, reflect on their growth, and build essential communication skills for an AI-ready world.

What if you could transform your classroom into a space where students are eager to engage in learning? Join us to learn how Curipod, the AI-powered curriculum platform, helps students look up from their screens and engage in real-time AI feedback and curiosity-rich conversations. Generate high-quality lessons on any topic across all grade levels, customized to your classroom and students with AI. Designed to connect with students' lives and promote higher-order thinking, Curipod lessons make learning more relevant and meaningful. We're on a mission to give teachers and students a reason to show up to class and learn together.

The Welcome to MagicSchool Training is a dynamic 60-minute professional development session designed to introduce educators to the capabilities of MagicSchool AI. Tailored for teachers new to the platform, this session offers an engaging mix of direct instruction, live demonstrations, hands-on exploration, and peer discussion. Participants learn how to navigate the platform, apply AI tools effectively in educational settings, and reflect on best practices to maximize impact. With a focus on building user confidence and curiosity, this session sets the foundation for deeper AI integration in teaching and learning.

This 60-minute Train the Trainer session is designed for AI Liaisons to engage with the MagicSchool AI platform through a leadership-focused lens. Participants explore how AI can streamline administrative and instructional tasks, including newsletter creation, walkthrough rubrics, and differentiated planning support. The session provides hands-on opportunities to write and modify prompts, navigate platform tools, and organize and share resources. Emphasis is placed on how leaders can model safe, effective AI use and integrate MagicSchool into PD, PLCs, and schoolwide initiatives.

This 60-minute session introduces organizational and school administrators, coaches, counselors, support staff, and instructional technology coordinators to the MagicSchool AI platform through a leadership lens. Participants will explore how AI can streamline administrative and instructional tasks such as newsletter creation, walkthrough rubrics, and differentiated planning.

The session includes hands-on practice with prompt writing and modification, navigating platform tools, and organizing and sharing resources. Emphasis is placed on how leaders can model safe, effective AI use and integrate MagicSchool into professional development, PLCs, and schoolwide initiatives.

As we continue our movement into the 21st century and look towards the future, we know there is an increased need for collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and complex problem solving. All of these skills demand a high level of flexibility and creativity. So, how do we begin to provide these opportunities for our students in meaningful ways? In this 1-hour session, we will explore why maker education is an excellent way to engage students and prepare them for their future careers. We will then provide time for educators to explore some hands-on learning products they might consider as they begin to weave maker education into their instruction.

Participants will receive a mini easel and a mini canvas to create something that inspires and drives them. Class will begin with a visualization activity and this will lead learners to the piece that they will create and take home.

In this interactive session, a high school student will showcase how AI can serve as a partner for teachers in the classroom. Using a demonstration drawn from his own experience teaching journalistic skills to fellow students, the presenter will highlight how AI can create engaging opportunities for practice, feedback, and creativity.

Participants will explore core strategies- such as framing effective questions and conducting interviews and then put these skills into practice by engaging with an AI-powered GPT that can role-play a variety of interview subjects, from historical figures to community members.

The focus of the session is on how AI can enhance instruction, provide dynamic learning experiences, and empower students to take a more active role in their education.

Kick off the school year with new resources that save time, personalize instruction, and ignite engagement. In this session, explore how Discovery Education's AI Assessment Generator can instantly create customized formative assessments from any topic or resource, making it easy to support all learners.

A free Microsoft AI-powered reading fluency tool
designed to support personalized literacy development. She will demonstrate how
students can create AI-generated stories, upload their own writing for practice, and
engage with text using Immersive Reader. Educators will also learn how to assign
targeted reading practices directly within the app, making it a powerful resource for
fostering student agency and improving reading fluency through technology.

In this interactive course participants will learn use Microsoft CoPilot as a tool to generate rigorous lessons, design data charts using student data from summative assessments and infuse competitive teacher student academic play to increase student confidence on the Florida Assessment for Student Thinking English Language Arts Reading (FAST ELA Grades 3-10). Participants should bring a charged laptop.

Creativity is critical to effective problem solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration. But it can be challenging to clearly define 'much less cultivate' in the classroom. Join us to discuss best practices for integrating creativity into your school's curriculum using Augmented Reality, Freeform for note-taking, and Everyone Can Code.

Explore advanced ways to use customizable templates and creative lessons to support your curriculum. Learn how to create, remix, and assign resources- whether your own or from the Adobe Express library. We'll guide you through building Classrooms, creating Assignments, enabling Class Galleries, and using real-time feedback to boost student collaboration and creativity. You'll be ready to deliver dynamic, student-centered projects that amplify voice, deepen engagement, and showcase learning in meaningful ways.

What if every student could meet a mechanical engineer, a biotech researcher, or a cybersecurity expert - without ever leaving the classroom? In this energizing session, discover how Discovery Education's Career Connect and Career Hub tools are transforming early Career journeys in K-5 and Career and Technical Education (CTE) in 6-12 by bringing the real world into everyday instruction. Learn how these tools empower educators, inspire students, and make career exploration a living, breathing
part of the school experience.

Explore how Nearpod’s suite of AI-powered tools—Lesson Generator, Question Generator, and Activity Generator—can streamline your planning process while enhancing instructional quality. This session dives into practical ways educators can use AI to build engaging, standards-aligned lessons in minutes, adapt content for diverse learners, and respond to classroom needs in real time. Whether you're designing a new unit or refining existing materials, you'll leave with actionable strategies to make your teaching more responsive, creative, and data-informed.

This session will explore how digital reading tools can support both curriculum needs and independent reading engagement. We’ll highlight strategies for building a positive reading culture, showcase accessibility features that support diverse learners, and share ideas for maximizing district resources to reach more students. Attendees will gain practical takeaways they can adapt to meet their unique instructional goals.

Join us for an exciting interactive session where you'll dive into the world of Khan Academy's innovative AI Tool, Khanmigo! Discover dynamic strategies to engage your students while saving precious time in your teaching routine. By the end of this session, you'll walk away with practical ideas to seamlessly integrate AI into your classroom as early as next week! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching experience with Khanmigo let's revolutionize education together!

This session introduces educators to Writable, a powerful writing platform enhanced with AI-driven features that support instruction in English Language Arts (ELA) and beyond. Participants will explore how Writable's AI tools can streamline feedback, personalize learning, and improve student writing outcomes across disciplines.

This workshop introduces esports content creation, a vital aspect of the industry. Attendees learn about the importance of content, career opportunities, and different content types.

In this hands-on session, educators will explore how Microsoft Copilot can serve as a powerful partner in lesson planning. Participants will learn how to use Copilot to generate differentiated instructional materials, align lessons with standards, and create engaging activities tailored to diverse learners. The session will include live demonstrations, collaborative planning exercises, and practical tips for integrating Copilot into daily instructional workflows. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use lesson components and strategies for ongoing support.

Step into the future of library makerspaces with this interactive, hands-on course. Participants will explore Merge EDU and the award-winning Merge Cube to see how students can hold digital objects, interact with over 1,000 teaching aids, run 100+ science simulations, and even create their own 3D projects.

In this course, you'll not only learn how Merge EDU transforms school libraries into hubs of innovation, but you�ll also get to experience it yourself. Every educator will receive a free Merge Cube to use during the session and take back to their school. You'll also gain access to a free trial of Merge EDU, so you can continue exploring and sharing the experience with your students.

By the end, you'll leave with practical ideas, resources, and tools to engage learners, foster creativity, and reimagine your library or makerspace as a launchpad for 22nd-century learning.

Come to this session with IXL if you'd like to learn more about one pillar of IXL's comprehensive platform - "Instructional engagement tools"

IXL has a one of a kind platform that does it all, but in this session you'll be introduced to one of our engagement tools used for direct instruction. Not only does this resource help increase student engagement, but our data has shown that it plays a significant role in increasing student achievement. In this session, you'll be enrolled as an IXL student to participate in "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" for some prizes while learning more about IXL's comprehensive platform.

What if you could transform your classroom into a space where students are eager to engage in learning? Join us to learn how Curipod, the AI-powered curriculum platform, helps students look up from their screens and engage in real-time AI feedback and curiosity-rich conversations. Generate high-quality lessons on any topic across all grade levels, customized to your classroom and students with AI. Designed to connect with students' lives and promote higher-order thinking, Curipod lessons make learning more relevant and meaningful. We're on a mission to give teachers and students a reason to show up to class and learn together.

The Welcome to MagicSchool Training is a dynamic 60-minute professional development session designed to introduce educators to the capabilities of MagicSchool AI. Tailored for teachers new to the platform, this session offers an engaging mix of direct instruction, live demonstrations, hands-on exploration, and peer discussion. Participants learn how to navigate the platform, apply AI tools effectively in educational settings, and reflect on best practices to maximize impact. With a focus on building user confidence and curiosity, this session sets the foundation for deeper AI integration in teaching and learning.

This 60-minute Train the Trainer session is designed for AI Liaisons to engage with the MagicSchool AI platform through a leadership-focused lens. Participants explore how AI can streamline administrative and instructional tasks, including newsletter creation, walkthrough rubrics, and differentiated planning support. The session provides hands-on opportunities to write and modify prompts, navigate platform tools, and organize and share resources. Emphasis is placed on how leaders can model safe, effective AI use and integrate MagicSchool into PD, PLCs, and schoolwide initiatives.

This 60-minute session introduces organizational and school administrators, coaches, counselors, support staff, and instructional technology coordinators to the MagicSchool AI platform through a leadership lens. Participants will explore how AI can streamline administrative and instructional tasks such as newsletter creation, walkthrough rubrics, and differentiated planning.

The session includes hands-on practice with prompt writing and modification, navigating platform tools, and organizing and sharing resources. Emphasis is placed on how leaders can model safe, effective AI use and integrate MagicSchool into professional development, PLCs, and schoolwide initiatives.

As we continue our movement into the 21st century and look towards the future, we know there is an increased need for collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and complex problem solving. All of these skills demand a high level of flexibility and creativity. So, how do we begin to provide these opportunities for our students in meaningful ways? In this 1-hour session, we will explore why maker education is an excellent way to engage students and prepare them for their future careers. We will then provide time for educators to explore some hands-on learning products they might consider as they begin to weave maker education into their instruction.

74% of students believe AI will shape their careers, yet only 44% think their teachers are prepared to guide them. This workshop addresses that gap directly.

In 60 minutes, you'll develop skills to teach AI literacy through Minecraft Education's game-based platform. Experience four interactive modules: AI Adventurers videos, Fantastic Fairgrounds, CyberSafe AI, and Reed Smart detective scenarios. Learn to use Microsoft Copilot Chat for creating differentiated materials while maintaining pedagogical control.

A free Microsoft AI-powered reading fluency tool
designed to support personalized literacy development. She will demonstrate how
students can create AI-generated stories, upload their own writing for practice, and
engage with text using Immersive Reader. Educators will also learn how to assign
targeted reading practices directly within the app, making it a powerful resource for
fostering student agency and improving reading fluency through technology.

This professional learning course is designed to help educators integrate technology meaningfully into their instruction using the SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition) model. Participants will explore how Promethean tools and resources such as the ActivPanel and the Explain Everything Whiteboard, can elevate classroom learning experiences. Through hands-on practice, teachers will learn strategies for moving beyond substitution to design lessons that foster creativity, collaboration, and deeper student engagement. By the end of the course, educators will have practical examples and lesson ideas that align with each level of the SAMR model, empowering them to transform teaching and learning to a 22nd-century classroom.

Join a powerful panel of women leaders as they discuss how women are reshaping the future of education. The conversation will highlight the 21st-century classroom, the challenges of the digital divide, and the transformative role of technology in creating opportunities for both students and educators. Panelists will share their leadership journeys, strategies for breaking through barriers, and their vision for empowering the next generation of trailblazing women in education.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the world students will inherit�and we can start preparing them for this world now. This session explores how K�12 educators can foster AI literacy and critical thinking using non-AI enabled approaches. We'll discuss practical strategies for teaching foundational AI concepts, ethical considerations, and digital citizenship, all without direct AI interaction. Participants will leave with classroom-ready ideas, curriculum connections, and a roadmap for preparing students to thrive in an AI-driven future�while staying compliant with current district policies.

Creativity is critical to effective problem solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration. But it can be challenging to clearly define 'much less cultivate' in the classroom. Join us to discuss best practices for integrating creativity into your school's curriculum using Augmented Reality, Freeform for note-taking, and Everyone Can Code.

This course introduces educators to Promethean's powerful suite of resources and programs designed to inspire engagement, collaboration, and innovation in today's classrooms. Participants will explore interactive tools such as ActivPanel, ActivInspire, and ActivSuite, as well as Promethean's digital resources, to create lessons that go beyond traditional instruction.

Through hands-on practice and guided exploration, teachers will learn how to:

Integrate Promethean hardware and software seamlessly into daily instruction.
Design interactive, student-centered lessons that foster critical thinking and collaboration.
Utilize digital tools to personalize learning for diverse student needs.
Transform classroom spaces into dynamic, future-ready learning environments.
By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with the skills and confidence to use Promethean technology and lead their students into a 22nd century learning experience - where creativity, interactivity, and innovation drive achievement.

Explore how Nearpod’s suite of AI-powered tools—Lesson Generator, Question Generator, and Activity Generator—can streamline your planning process while enhancing instructional quality. This session dives into practical ways educators can use AI to build engaging, standards-aligned lessons in minutes, adapt content for diverse learners, and respond to classroom needs in real time. Whether you're designing a new unit or refining existing materials, you'll leave with actionable strategies to make your teaching more responsive, creative, and data-informed.

See how Adobe has built classroom-safe generative AI tools embedded with district controls. These tools empower critical thinking with features like Generate Image and Generate Text Effects to help students create meaningful projects.

In this hands-on session, educators will explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing teaching and learning. Designed specifically for classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and education leaders, this course introduces HMH's AI Tools that support lesson planning, personalized learning, assessment, and student engagement.

This session will explore how digital reading tools can support both curriculum needs and independent reading engagement. We’ll highlight strategies for building a positive reading culture, showcase accessibility features that support diverse learners, and share ideas for maximizing district resources to reach more students. Attendees will gain practical takeaways they can adapt to meet their unique instructional goals.

Join us for an exciting interactive session where you'll dive into the world of Khan Academy's innovative AI Tool, Khanmigo! Discover dynamic strategies to engage your students while saving precious time in your teaching routine. By the end of this session, you'll walk away with practical ideas to seamlessly integrate AI into your classroom as early as next week! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching experience with Khanmigo let's revolutionize education together!

Step into the future of library makerspaces with this interactive, hands-on course. Participants will explore Merge EDU and the award-winning Merge Cube to see how students can hold digital objects, interact with over 1,000 teaching aids, run 100+ science simulations, and even create their own 3D projects.

In this course, you'll not only learn how Merge EDU transforms school libraries into hubs of innovation, but you�ll also get to experience it yourself. Every educator will receive a free Merge Cube to use during the session and take back to their school. You'll also gain access to a free trial of Merge EDU, so you can continue exploring and sharing the experience with your students.

By the end, you'll leave with practical ideas, resources, and tools to engage learners, foster creativity, and reimagine your library or makerspace as a launchpad for 22nd-century learning.

Come to this session with IXL if you'd like to learn more about one pillar of IXL's comprehensive platform - "Instructional engagement tools"

IXL has a one of a kind platform that does it all, but in this session you'll be introduced to one of our engagement tools used for direct instruction. Not only does this resource help increase student engagement, but our data has shown that it plays a significant role in increasing student achievement. In this session, you'll be enrolled as an IXL student to participate in "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" for some prizes while learning more about IXL's comprehensive platform.

What if you could transform your classroom into a space where students are eager to engage in learning? Join us to learn how Curipod, the AI-powered curriculum platform, helps students look up from their screens and engage in real-time AI feedback and curiosity-rich conversations. Generate high-quality lessons on any topic across all grade levels, customized to your classroom and students with AI. Designed to connect with students' lives and promote higher-order thinking, Curipod lessons make learning more relevant and meaningful. We're on a mission to give teachers and students a reason to show up to class and learn together.

The Welcome to MagicSchool Training is a dynamic 60-minute professional development session designed to introduce educators to the capabilities of MagicSchool AI. Tailored for teachers new to the platform, this session offers an engaging mix of direct instruction, live demonstrations, hands-on exploration, and peer discussion. Participants learn how to navigate the platform, apply AI tools effectively in educational settings, and reflect on best practices to maximize impact. With a focus on building user confidence and curiosity, this session sets the foundation for deeper AI integration in teaching and learning.

This 60-minute Train the Trainer session is designed for AI Liaisons to engage with the MagicSchool AI platform through a leadership-focused lens. Participants explore how AI can streamline administrative and instructional tasks, including newsletter creation, walkthrough rubrics, and differentiated planning support. The session provides hands-on opportunities to write and modify prompts, navigate platform tools, and organize and share resources. Emphasis is placed on how leaders can model safe, effective AI use and integrate MagicSchool into PD, PLCs, and schoolwide initiatives.

This 60-minute session introduces organizational and school administrators, coaches, counselors, support staff, and instructional technology coordinators to the MagicSchool AI platform through a leadership lens. Participants will explore how AI can streamline administrative and instructional tasks such as newsletter creation, walkthrough rubrics, and differentiated planning.

The session includes hands-on practice with prompt writing and modification, navigating platform tools, and organizing and sharing resources. Emphasis is placed on how leaders can model safe, effective AI use and integrate MagicSchool into professional development, PLCs, and schoolwide initiatives.

As we continue our movement into the 21st century and look towards the future, we know there is an increased need for collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and complex problem solving. All of these skills demand a high level of flexibility and creativity. So, how do we begin to provide these opportunities for our students in meaningful ways? In this 1-hour session, we will explore why maker education is an excellent way to engage students and prepare them for their future careers. We will then provide time for educators to explore some hands-on learning products they might consider as they begin to weave maker education into their instruction.

Explore how the SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) empowers educators to integrate technology within their pedagogy and leverage district approved digital tools to redefine how we teach for tomorrow. We�ll walk through practical classroom examples, at each SAMR level, using Adobe Express, Canvas, Discovery Education, and Microsoft productivity tools, including Learning Accelerators. Participants will leave with strategies to move beyond substitution and into redefinition, where students create, collaborate, and think critically. Whether you're just starting with tech integration or ready to redefine learning, this session will spark ideas and provide actionable takeaways for every K�12 educator.

This workshop introduces Super Smash Bros., a popular esports title. Attendees learn
about the game's history, the esports industry, and related opportunities.

Discover how to bring the excitement of escape rooms into your classroom while exploring the Florida Science Techbook as a dynamic teaching and learning tool. In this session, you will explore Florida Science Techbook by solving escape room
style challenges that encourage students to think critically, problem-solve, and collaborate while engaging with Techbook's interactive resources, concept development, and real-world phenomena. Participants will also explore how an escape room strategy can be used to promote teamwork, and build confidence in navigating instructional materials. Walk away with practical strategies to transform lessons into immersive learning adventures that unlock the full potential of the Science Techbook.