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WY TeacherCon
Monday, August 3
 

7:30am MDT

Registration
Monday August 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
Main Hallway
Monday August 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am MDT
Main Hallway

7:30am MDT

Breakfast
Monday August 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am MDT
Grand Ballroom
Monday August 3, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am MDT
Grand Ballroom

8:30am MDT

Opening/Announcements
Monday August 3, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom
Monday August 3, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom

8:45am MDT

Keynote
Monday August 3, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom
"Is That Really True? Common Special Education Misconceptions and Pitfalls" Over time, special education has acquired some curious misconceptions that can actually cause poor student outcomes and legal compliance issues. This session will dispel some of the most common sp ed myths and point out common pitfalls that can trap the unwary educator, including assistive tech consideration, who can and...
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Speakers
JM
Monday August 3, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom

9:45am MDT

Break
Monday August 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:00am MDT
Main Hallway
Monday August 3, 2026 9:45am - 10:00am MDT
Main Hallway

10:00am MDT

AI TBD
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Sheridan
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Building Confidence and Comprehension: Oral Reading Fluency
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Shoshoni
As a secondary literacy specialist, and middle & high school English teacher I understand the demands of curriculum maps and pacing guides as well as the challenges of inheriting struggling adolescent readers in a tier 1 classroom. I've done the work and can model and explain how it can be done. This session stands out because it tackles a critical—but often neglected—component of adolescent...
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Speakers
avatar for Faith Howard

Faith Howard

6-12 Literacy Specialist, Sublette County School District #1
I am a 6-12 Literacy Specialist for Sublette County School District #1 in Pinedale, Wyoming. I have created a Literacy Lab class that is a tier 2 & 3 intervention to shore up gaps for struggling adolescent readers in foundational reading skills. Using the Science of Reading and a... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Shoshoni
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Intro to Educational Neuroscience
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Teton
Why choose this session? While other sessions offer new tips, we offer the biological blueprint for learning. We uncomplicate concepts like neuroplasticity and neurons and provide evidence-based, brain-friendly strategies that are scientifically proven to enhance memory, engagement, and long-term retention. This is not just theory; it’s the science of learning translated directly into powerful...
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Speakers
JS
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Teton
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Start Strong, Stay Strong
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Cheyenne
This session blends two of the most influential and practical frameworks in education—Harry Wong’s work on procedures and classroom structure and Todd Whitaker’s insights on teacher professionalism and behavior—into a single, highly actionable workshop. Rather than offering abstract theory, the session provides teachers with concrete tools, ready-to-use checklists, and real classroom...
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Speakers
JG
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Cheyenne
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Visioning Extensions That Deepen Student Learning
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Grand Ballroom D
In the 2025-2026 school year, Albany County School District 1 launched an Elementary Extensions Team. The team offered enriching extensions, including project-based and place-based learning opportunities, to all elementary students in the district. This session will help classroom teachers and other instructional leaders learn about the potential of extension activities and vision extensions for...
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Speakers
AH

Andrea Hayden

Teacher (Special Populations), Albany County School District #1
KK
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Grand Ballroom D
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Early Childhood Special Education Practices for Supporting Early Literacy and Language Development
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson C
According to the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children Recommended Practices, practitioners should provide evidence-based practices within naturalistic routines to promote the best outcomes for young children. In order to facilitate the use of evidence-based naturalistic interventions that occur within the daily routine, we must implement strategies best suited for...
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Speakers
avatar for Marisa Macy

Marisa Macy

Professor, University of Wyoming
Marisa Macy is full professor and holds the John P. Ellbogen Foundation Professorship of Early Childhood Education at the University of Wyoming. Macy has more than 25 years of experience as an educator. Macy, a Seattle native, earned a bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Washington and a post baccalaureate in K–12 special education from St. Martin’s College in Olympia, Washington. She received master... Read More →
TS
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson C
  Literacy

10:00am MDT

Beyond the Building Budget: Understanding Wyoming’s School Finance Model for Principals; Data Rich & Results Driven- Streamlining Results with TACA and AI
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson B
"Beyond the Building Budget: Understanding Wyoming’s School Finance Model for Principals" Wyoming’s school finance model drives staffing, class sizes, program offerings, and building-level budgets—yet many principals have never been taught how the model actually works. "Data Rich & Results Driven- Streamlining Results with TACA and AI" This presentation outline is designed for...
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Speakers
CC

Chase Christensen

President, Tapferkeit, LLC
avatar for Jacinda Waldrip

Jacinda Waldrip

Consultant & Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Carbon#1, Tri-Point Partners
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

10:00am MDT

Impactful Special Education - Navigating WDE401 and IDEA Part B
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson A
Have you ever wondered why some classroom tools are easily approved while others are not? We will dive into the WDE401 guidance—Wyoming’s primary mechanism for special education reimbursement—and the federal IDEA Part B grant. We’ll move beyond the "it’s just a rule" explanation to explore the core principles of Excess Cost and Direct Relation to the IEP, empowering you to advocate for...
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Speakers
KS
Monday August 3, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

11:00am MDT

Break
Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am MDT
Main Hallway
Monday August 3, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am MDT
Main Hallway

11:15am MDT

AI TBD
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Sheridan
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

11:15am MDT

Integrating computational modeling - Socio Scientific Issues
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Shoshoni
"My session is unique because it presents an innovative computational modeling tool that allows students to construct and represent complex systems. The tool, called SageModeler, is a systems dynamics modeling platform that has been shown to support students in making sense of complex scientific phenomena while applying systems thinking. I have been working with high school science teachers in...
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Speakers
EE
BA
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Shoshoni
  General Education

11:15am MDT

Letting Go to Level Up
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Gfand Ballroom D
If you’re ready to move beyond one-size-fits-all instruction but aren’t sure how to actually make personalized learning work in a real classroom, this session is for you. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to let students move at their own pace, take ownership of their learning, and stay accountable without losing structure or rigor. Instead of just theory, you’ll see what it looks...
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Speakers
DS
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Gfand Ballroom D
  General Education

11:15am MDT

TBD Literacy
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kim St. Martin

Dr. Kim St. Martin

Director, Michigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Center
Dr. St. Martin is the director of Michigan’s MTSS Technical Assistance Center and the State Personnel Development Grant. Her expertise is in integrating social, emotional behavior, and literacy support within an MTSS framework for elementary and secondary learners. Dr. St. Martin’s... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
  Literacy

11:15am MDT

The Power of Whole Books in Elementary
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Teton
This session explains why whole-class reading of extended texts matters and demonstrates how to make it work in elementary classrooms through concrete examples, illustrating how shared texts build understanding, discussion, and classroom community.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Stam

Laura Stam

Elementary Educator, Ralph Witters Elementary
Laura Stam is an elementary educator at Hot Springs County School District #1. She is a 2024-2025 Goyen Fellow and a founding board member of The Reading League Wyoming. She writes a Substack, The Knowledge Exchange: Knowledge-Building for Teachers. She is passionate about the sciences... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Teton
  Literacy

11:15am MDT

Special Education for Principals; Implementing the Wyoming Language and Literacy Program: A Roadmap for K-12 Success
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson B
"Principal Self Care/ Special Education for Principals" I've been a principal in Wyoming for over 20 years- now admin. Mostly in schools serving high risk students. I've helped alot of principals in my years. The list of folks on that list that have stuck with the profession for more than a few years is short. For special education - coming into the sped dir role after 20 years of principal...
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Speakers
SH
avatar for Ryan Searle

Ryan Searle

Consultant, Tri-Point Partners
Curriculum Director for Carbon County School District #2 in Saratoga, Wyoming, Ryan Searle brings over 15 years of K–12 administrative leadership to the field. Most recently, as Principal of Rawlins Middle School, Ryan and his team achieved national recognition for their commitment... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

11:15am MDT

The Next Conversation: Leading with Control, Confidence, and Connection
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson C
Most leadership challenges in schools are not rooted in policy, programs, or systems. They are rooted in conversations that escalate, stall, or end without clarity. The Next Conversation is designed for principals who want practical, research-informed strategies to navigate high-stakes conversations with students, staff, and families. This session is unique because it moves beyond generic...
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Speakers
JG
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson C
  PLA

11:15am MDT

Selected Legal Issues in Discipline and Behavior under IDEA
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson A
In special education law, few topics generate as many questions as discipline and student behavior. This session will propose a “user-friendly” method for understanding the rules of disciplinary removals under IDEA, both short-term and long-term, as well as potential exceptions for in-school suspension and the treatment of special offenses, such as drugs and weapons. In addition, the session...
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Speakers
JM
Monday August 3, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

12:15pm MDT

Lunch
Monday August 3, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom
Monday August 3, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

1:45pm MDT

AI TBD
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sheridan
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

Bots, Not Burnout: Using AI to Support Teaching
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Teton
"AI is a “brave new world” for educators. What do terms like bots, AI smashing, hallucinations, and closed-garden AI really mean—and how do they impact teaching and learning? In this hands-on session, participants will demystify these concepts while actively creating practical AI tools for their own professional use. Attendees will build a custom AI bot designed to serve as a PLC thinking...
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Speakers
BB

Becky Byer

Teacher, Kelly Walsh High School
DM

Denise Miller

District Instructional Facilitator, Natrona County School District
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Teton
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

Power Up with Wyoming PBS Learning Media
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Shoshoni
The PBS Learning Media site is a powerful FREE tool for teachers who are interested in using video, online games, primary sources and self-paced digital lessons with their students. If you are a teacher in a K-12 classroom, a librarian, a technology specialist or an administrator there is something for you on PBS Learning Media. Teachers can learn how to harness the power of PBS media to create...
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Speakers
CG
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Shoshoni
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

Raise the Bar: Building a Classroom Culture That Drives Success
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
What if classroom management wasn’t about controlling behavior, but about creating a culture students want to be part of? In Raise the Bar: Building a Classroom Culture that Drives Success, educators will explore high-energy strategies that transform expectations, engagement, and accountability in the classroom. This session focuses on building a culture where students rise to challenges,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Broersma

Jonathan Broersma

Wyoming Educator
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

The Engagement Blueprint
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Cheyenne
Our session is interactive, collaborative, and hands-on, giving educators practical, ready-to-use classroom learning experiences they can implement immediately. What makes it unique is our focus on designing experiences that engage every learner, make content meaningful, and elevate instruction. Attendees leave with actionable strategies to transform lessons into memorable, high-impact learning.
Speakers
KR
avatar for Megan Diede

Megan Diede

Co-Founder, IntegratED
Megan Diede is an educational leader, instructional strategies expert, and current educator who has a passion for improving student growth and teacher efficiency by changing the way instruction is being delivered in the traditional classroom. 
Megan collaborates with educators across all levels to elevate students' success by specializing in crafting dynamic classroom learning experiences and content-driven instruction. With more than a decade of experience in the elementary classroom, she has the hands-on experience to... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Cheyenne
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

Making Words Stick
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson C
Making Words Stick is a dynamic, evidence-based session focused on how multisensory instruction can strengthen letter-sound learning, improve automaticity, and support long-term reading success in the primary classroom. Grounded in the science of reading, this presentation explores how explicit, systematic teaching of letter names, letter sounds, and high-frequency words through visual, auditory,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jeanie Sanders

Jeanie Sanders

Kindergarten Teacher/Reading Tutor, Rise to Read
With more than 25 years in education, I am an elementary teacher, literacy advocate, and structured literacy leader from Powell. I hold a Master’s degree in Reading, National Board Certification in Literacy, and extensive training in the Science of Reading, including LETRS, Orton-Gillingham... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson C
  Literacy

1:45pm MDT

From Bill Draft to School Impact: A Principal’s Guide to Navigating the Wyoming Legislature; Explicit Instruction- A Guide to Supporting Your Staff
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson B
"From Bill Draft to School Impact: A Principal’s Guide to Navigating the Wyoming Legislature" Wyoming’s legislative session directly impacts funding, accountability, staffing, and daily operations in our schools—yet many principals feel unprepared to navigate the state legislative website, read bills, or advocate effectively during and between sessions. "Explicit Instruction- A Guide to...
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Speakers
CC

Chase Christensen

President, Tapferkeit, LLC
avatar for Jacinda Waldrip

Jacinda Waldrip

Consultant & Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Carbon#1, Tri-Point Partners
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

1:45pm MDT

Selected Issues in Discipline and Behavior Under the IDEA
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson A
In special education law, few topics generate as many questions as discipline and student behavior. This session will propose a “user-friendly” method for understanding the rules of disciplinary removals under IDEA, both short-term and long-term, as well as potential exceptions for in-school suspension and the treatment of special offenses, such as drugs and weapons. In addition, the session...
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Speakers
JM
Monday August 3, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

2:45pm MDT

Snack & Break
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm MDT
Main Hallway
Monday August 3, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm MDT
Main Hallway

3:15pm MDT

Advanced Educational Neuroscience
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Teton
Why choose this advanced session? This workshop moves Beyond Basics provided in the Introduction workshop. We provide the essential next step: understanding the brain as an integrated circuit. Participants will learn not just what the lobes do individually, but how their interconnections dictate the success or failure of learning, using the Information Processing Model as our guide. Participants...
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Speakers
JS
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Teton
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

AI TBD
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Sheridan
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

Civic Engagement for All
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Shoshoni
Civic education is no longer limited to a single course or a single grade level. This session offers a clear, practical definition of 21st-century civic education and shows how it can be meaningfully embedded in classrooms at every level, from elementary through high school. Unlike sessions that focus on theory alone, participants will engage in hands-on civic learning models, analyze real...
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Speakers
avatar for Bryce Mittelstadt

Bryce Mittelstadt

Social Studies Teacher and Wyoming History Day Coordinator, Kelly Walsh High School and American Heritage Center
I'm a social studies teacher with eleven years of experience in middle and high classrooms. I believe students learn best when they’re inspired to ask big questions, explore meaningful topics, and bring their ideas to life through creative, student-driven projects. I also coordinate... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Shoshoni
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

Cracking the Behavior Code: 6 Step Instructional Approach
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
High-impact instruction is one of the most powerful tools schools have to improve student achievement and strengthen school climate. This session introduces a practical 6-Step Instructional Framework that increases engagement, clarity, and student ownership of learning. Participants will explore how structured lesson design improves not only academic outcomes but also belonging, behavior, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Cheryl Fogg

Cheryl Fogg

Principal, LCSD1
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

Number Sense to Fluency
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
Mathematical fluency is attainable when students have a strong foundation in number sense. Participants in this session will build knowledge about the progression of skills within number sense and fluency. This session is appropriate for teachers, interventionists, coaches, and administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in games and activities and explore ways to incorporate...
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Speakers
avatar for Michelle Tudor

Michelle Tudor

Math Intervention Teacher, Fayette County Public Schools, Harrison Elementary
Michelle Tudor is a math intervention teacher in Lexington, KY, with a passion for improving lives through education. She is a former  Educational Recovery Leader at the Kentucky Department of Education and has worked as an assistant principal, curriculum coach, MTSS coach, and 5th-grade teacher... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

When the Science of Reading Meets the Science of Learning: Designing Powerful Literacy Interventions for Adolescent Readers
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson C
This session moves beyond the now-familiar conversation about the Science of Reading and answers the next critical question: How do we design instruction so that struggling adolescent readers actually retain and transfer what we teach? While many conference sessions focus on what to teach (phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension), this session addresses the missing link—how students learn...
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Speakers
avatar for Faith Howard

Faith Howard

6-12 Literacy Specialist, Sublette County School District #1
I am a 6-12 Literacy Specialist for Sublette County School District #1 in Pinedale, Wyoming. I have created a Literacy Lab class that is a tier 2 & 3 intervention to shore up gaps for struggling adolescent readers in foundational reading skills. Using the Science of Reading and a... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson C
  Literacy

3:15pm MDT

Two Sides of the Story: A Principal and Education Reporter on Working Effectively with Local Media
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson B
What really happens when a reporter calls your school? What does “off the record” actually mean? And how can principals build positive, professional relationships with local media? This unique session will be co-led by a practicing principal and a local education reporter, offering perspectives from both sides of the conversation. Together, they will provide practical guidance on...
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Speakers
CC

Chase Christensen

President, Tapferkeit, LLC
HM
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

3:15pm MDT

The Importance of Procedural Safeguards and Confidentiality
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson A
Ensuring equality in education goes beyond the classroom—it starts with protecting the fundamental rights and privacy of our most vulnerable learners. This presentation dives into the essential roles of special education procedural safeguards and confidentiality, framing them not just as "legal checkboxes," but as the backbone of professional integrity and family trust. We will demystify the...
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Speakers
RM
Monday August 3, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

4:15pm MDT

Wrap up/Book Fair Shopping
Monday August 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
TBA
Monday August 3, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
TBA
 
Tuesday, August 4
 

8:00am MDT

Breakfast
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Grand Ballroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Grand Ballroom

8:30am MDT

Announcements
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom

8:45am MDT

Keynote
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kim St. Martin

Dr. Kim St. Martin

Director, Michigan's MTSS Technical Assistance Center
Dr. St. Martin is the director of Michigan’s MTSS Technical Assistance Center and the State Personnel Development Grant. Her expertise is in integrating social, emotional behavior, and literacy support within an MTSS framework for elementary and secondary learners. Dr. St. Martin’s... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am MDT
Grand Ballroom

9:45am MDT

Break
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:45am - 10:00am MDT
Main Hallway
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:45am - 10:00am MDT
Main Hallway

10:00am MDT

AI TBD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Sheridan
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Conservation Education in the Schools
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Shoshoni
The WGFD offers a variety of exciting conservation education programs for schools under the Department's "Inspire a Kid" campaign, in conjunction with our supporting partners. We offer schools and educators a variety of conservation education programs and resources, including Trout in the Classroom, National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), Hunter Education in the Schools, Conservation...
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Speakers
KS
PE
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Shoshoni
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Have you heard about a Mixed Six?
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Cheyenne
Mixed Six tasks help teachers break down complex concepts and examine student understanding across multiple levels, rather than treating learning as a single progression from “right” to “wrong.” What makes this session unique is its focus on the design of thinking rather than the delivery of content. Mixed Six is presented as a reusable instructional design framework, not a...
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Speakers
BB

Becky Byer

Teacher, Kelly Walsh High School
AR
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Cheyenne
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Practice What You Prompt: Teaching with AI in the Open
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Grand Ballroom D
This session boasts engagement strategies, teaching strategies, and even a rap. Through the session, I will both model and provide structured work time to incorporate AI as a tool for learning, as well as hosting classroom discussions about ethical use to help students see technology holistically.
Speakers
PW
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Grand Ballroom D
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Visualizing WyTOPP Data
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Teton
This session offers Wyoming principals, instructional coaches, and PLC leaders access to a complete, hands-on workflow for visualizing WyTOPP data—from raw score cleaning to uploading and generating customized visual dashboards. Participants won’t just learn “about” data analysis; they will engage directly with their own school or district datasets using the Vizit Suite (Vizit, Vizit Over...
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Speakers
JS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Teton
  General Education

10:00am MDT

Tier 2 Reading Support in the Everyday Classroom: Research-based routines that help struggling readers access content in ELA, history, science, and math
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson C
This session will show teachers how to anchor the IES intervention routines in disciplinary texts and tasks, providing literacy support while doing the real thinking in subject area contexts. It will introduce regular ed teachers to the IES intervention routines and challenge interventionists to align their work with the content students experience in regular classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephany Anderson

Dr. Stephany Anderson

Secondary Literacy Coach; Humanities Methods Instructor; Curriculum & Instruction Instructor, Our Essential Story; UW; GCU
Reach out to talk about the following: Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms and Global Competencies. WSCB Deeper Learning Community. Disciplinary Literacy and Tier 1 literacy instruction at the middle and high school levels. Experiential and Content-Focused Tier 2 Literacy Lab... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson C
  Literacy

10:00am MDT

Freshman Transition, Ensuring Every Student is ready for the change and challenge of high school; Cultivating Excellence: A Leadership Blueprint for Mentorship and Teacher Retention
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson B
"Freshman Transition, Ensuring Every Student is ready for the change and challenge of high school!" The freshmen transition can be one of the most difficult and is definitely one of the most critical transitions of their life. In this session participants will see a system, not just a single event, that starts early in the spring, builds through the summer and welcomes freshmen in the fall when...
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Speakers
BN

Brad Neuendorf

Principal, Lander Valley High School
Brad Neuendorf is starting his 12th year as principal at Lander Valley High School where he also served as the assistant principal for four years.  He took over at LVHS during a transition to a new block schedule that was created to build in intervention time for students.  In an... Read More →
RP
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

10:00am MDT

Developing Educator Expertise through ECHO for Exception Authorization Teachers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson A
"In Wyoming, many educators are teaching under exception authorization licenses to meet workforce needs and support students in special education. While these educators are dedicated and knowledgeable, they often begin their roles with a limited special education background and a need for ongoing support and community. This session introduces Project ECHO, a professional learning model designed...
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Speakers
CG
AD

Aryn Downs

Special Education teacher, Park County School District 1
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

11:00am MDT

Break
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am MDT
Main Hallway
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am MDT
Main Hallway

11:15am MDT

TBD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Shoshoni
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Shoshoni

11:15am MDT

AI TBD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Sheridan
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

11:15am MDT

From High School to College Credit: Building Advising Partnerships that Prepare Students for Success
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
Dual and concurrent enrollment can give students a head start on college, but without the right guidance, it can also feel a bit like sending them onto a college campus with a backpack full of good intentions and a very confusing course catalog. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how high school counselors, college advisors, and faculty can work together to create a supportive system...
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Speakers
AS
JL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
  General Education

11:15am MDT

Stop! Collaborate… and Listen!
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Teton
Every teacher knows this moment… You’re talking. Half the class is listening. Three kids are still finishing a story. Someone drops a pencil. And the room slowly slides off the rails. Whole Brain Teaching gives us a reset button: ""Class!"" ""Yes!"" Think about the best things from the 90s. A Nintendo controller. A Tamagotchi. A pair of LEGO bricks. None of them were complicated. In fact,...
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Speakers
WL
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Teton
  General Education

11:15am MDT

When the Science of Reading Meets the Science of Learning: Designing Powerful Literacy Interventions for Adolescent Readers
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson C
This session moves beyond the now-familiar conversation about the Science of Reading and answers the next critical question: How do we design instruction so that struggling adolescent readers actually retain and transfer what we teach? While many conference sessions focus on what to teach (phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension), this session addresses the missing link—how students learn...
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Speakers
avatar for Faith Howard

Faith Howard

6-12 Literacy Specialist, Sublette County School District #1
I am a 6-12 Literacy Specialist for Sublette County School District #1 in Pinedale, Wyoming. I have created a Literacy Lab class that is a tier 2 & 3 intervention to shore up gaps for struggling adolescent readers in foundational reading skills. Using the Science of Reading and a... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson C
  Literacy

11:15am MDT

The Power of Positivity; Cultivating Excellence: A Leadership Blueprint for Mentorship and Teacher Retention
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
The Power of Positivity There is growing evidence through research regarding the benefits of positivity and the costs of negativity. The fact is that positivity impacts results. A positive, united team is a powerful team that can become unstoppable, but it doesn't happen by accident! Being positive doesn't just make you better; it makes everyone around you better! Participants will leave with...
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Speakers
avatar for Kimber Fessler
RP
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
  PLA

11:15am MDT

The Principal's Secret Sauce: Effective Leadership Teams; Wyoming Women Principals, the Weight of Role Demands, and the Search for Balance
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson B
"The Principal's Secret Sauce: Effective Leadership Teams" This session demonstrates the effectiveness of shared school leadership in action. This session demonstrates the effectiveness of shared school leadership in actionK-12 School leaders will understand the following: 1. Why use leadership teams in your school? 2. What areas of responsibilities can leadership teams take on? 3. Selection of...
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Speakers
JM
MH
BH
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

11:15am MDT

Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Managing Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson A
This interactive session provides teachers and administrators with practical strategies for understanding, preventing, and responding to challenging student behaviors. Participants will explore proactive classroom management techniques, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative approaches to maintain a positive learning environment while supporting all students’ growth in the school...
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Speakers
LG
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

12:15pm MDT

Lunch
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:15pm - 1:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom

1:45pm MDT

Achievement Unlocked: Turning Screen Time into Skill Time
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Cheyenne
By 2030, the global gaming industry will be worth over $600 billion—larger than the film and music industries combined. Yet, we still treat 'screen time' as a hurdle to learning rather than the finish line. What if the hours your students spend in Minecraft or Roblox weren't a waste of time, but an unrefined apprenticeship in systems thinking, Boolean logic, and collaborative project management?
Speakers
avatar for Cristy Magagna

Cristy Magagna

I have been in education for 24 years and have my PhD in Educational Technology.   I am currently a teacher at Rawlins High School and just completed year 4 there.   I am also the Yearbook advisor, the Key Club Advisor and one of the eSports coaches.   
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Cheyenne
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

AI TBD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sheridan
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

Arapaho Knowledge Systems, Relationality and STEM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Teton
Indigenous Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is practiced by my middle school students as they learn how develop a research project around camera trap data. This project is an on going project where students are introduced to what research is. Students use an Indigenous approach that utilizes their ancestral knowledge systems through three questions from Yunkaporta (2020): What can...
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Speakers
IM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Teton
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

Real Work, Real Wyoming: A Statewide PBL Initiative
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
This session stands out because it showcases Real Work, Real Wyoming, a first of its kind statewide initiative bringing high quality Project Based and Profession Based Learning to rural schools across Wyoming. Unlike theoretical PBL sessions, this presentation is built entirely on real implementation, real partnerships, and real student outcomes gathered from diverse rural communities.
Speakers
MG
avatar for Colby Gull
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

Seasons Of Mental Health And Wellness
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Shoshoni
As with the seasons of the calendar year, teachers also experience different seasons in his/her teaching career and/or school year that are both uplifting and challenging. With these highs and lows it is vital for educators in all areas to know about each of these seasons and how to use mental health and wellness self-care to "weather" the storms and when the sun is shining brightly upon our face....
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Speakers
TR

Tyler Ruby

Southwest Region President, Wyoming Education Association
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Shoshoni
  General Education

1:45pm MDT

What Would Mr. Rogers Do? Leadership Lessons Explored for Early Childhood Special Education
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson C
In this session entitled, “Leadership in Authentic Assessment,” Marisa Macy will share a working definition of authentic assessment. A rationale and purposes of authentic assessment will be described, as well as how to use leadership components to transform practices in Early Childhood Special Education. Standards for authentic assessment will be shared, along with hands-on learning activity.
Speakers
DM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson C
  Literacy

1:45pm MDT

Building Systems to ensure Every Student, Every Standard
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson B
This session will quickly highlight key considerations to build or refine a data and intervention system that ensures no students in your building can fail without a multi-tiered response. See how with no purchase necessary you can ensure that every student, meets every standard and have a response for how to intervene when they are not.
Speakers
BN

Brad Neuendorf

Principal, Lander Valley High School
Brad Neuendorf is starting his 12th year as principal at Lander Valley High School where he also served as the assistant principal for four years.  He took over at LVHS during a transition to a new block schedule that was created to build in intervention time for students.  In an... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

1:45pm MDT

Empower Learning: AT in SPED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson A
"Did you know that millions of students struggle to access the same learning opportunities as their peers—not because they can’t learn, but because they don’t have the right tools? Assistive technology changes that story every day. Imagine you’re in a classroom where the words on the board are blurry, the teacher is speaking too fast to process, and writing even a single sentence feels...
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Speakers
TW
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

2:45pm MDT

Snack & Break
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm MDT
Main Hallway
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm MDT
Main Hallway

3:15pm MDT

AI TBD
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Sheridan
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Sheridan
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

Natural Science Dynamics
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Teton
Understanding natural systems requires more than vocabulary, it requires helping students see patterns, interactions, and feedback within dynamic systems. This session provides Wyoming educators with practical, classroom-ready strategies for teaching ecosystem dynamics and shared resource systems through modeling and structured simulations. Attendees will engage in a condensed version of a...
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Speakers
JM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Teton
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

Shift Happens
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Shoshoni
This high-energy, collaborative session focuses on using multiple learning pathways to engage every student. Attendees will explore practical ideas, share strategies with peers, and leave with ready-to-use classroom experiences that clarify content, differentiate naturally, and sustain student growth.
Speakers
KR
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Shoshoni
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

STREAM in Action: Designing Meaningful, Cross-Curricular Learning in K–5 Classrooms
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
Don’t just learn about STREAM—experience it. In this fast-paced, hands-on session, participants jump into a literature-based design challenge within the first 10 minutes, modeling exactly how to spark creativity and problem-solving in K–5 classrooms.
Speakers
JS
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Grand Ballroom D
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

The House that Math Built
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
How does the literal structure of Arithmetic inform Teachers' methods of teaching? What is the literal structure of Arithmetic? How does that help students understand not just basic Mathematics, but some higher level Maths? How can we make the structure of Arithmetic understandable to the Teachers, show that they can make it understandable to the Students? Many people approach Mathematics as a set...
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Speakers
avatar for Fred Poutre

Fred Poutre

Number Wizard, The Number Wizard
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Cheyenne
  General Education

3:15pm MDT

Tuned in to Reading Research: How Podcasts can Expand the Modern Educator’s Knowledge Base and Literacy Knowledge
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson C
Imagine transforming your morning drive, or walk, into a personal masterclass where a single episode has the power to change everything. For me, the shift toward evidence-based literacy didn’t begin with a formal directive—it started with a simple, transformative phrase: 'I listened to a podcast.' Whether you are a dedicated listener or have yet to press 'play,' this session will dive into how...
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Speakers
avatar for Jessica Kavitz

Jessica Kavitz

Kindergarten Teacher, JCSD#1
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson C
  Literacy

3:15pm MDT

Refuel the Leader Within: How to Stay Grounded When the Work Never Stops
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson B
Leadership never stops, and neither do the demands on your energy. This session helps educators and leaders identify what truly refuels them, recognize hidden drains, and build practical strategies to stay grounded, clear, and resilient, so you can lead effectively without burning out. Educators and school leaders are often told to “practice self-care,” yet many popular strategies like...
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Speakers
avatar for Liesl Sisson
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson B
  PLA

3:15pm MDT

Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Managing Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson A
This interactive session provides teachers and administrators with practical strategies for understanding, preventing, and responding to challenging student behaviors. Participants will explore proactive classroom management techniques, evidence-based interventions, and collaborative approaches to maintain a positive learning environment while supporting all students’ growth in the school...
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Speakers
LG
Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
Jackson A
  SPED

4:15pm MDT

Closing Remarks and Prizes
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom
Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm MDT
Grand Ballroom
 

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