BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:slvfalleducatorsconference2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com SLV Fall Educators Conference 2026//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T133000Z DTEND:20260911T142000Z SUMMARY:Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Breakfast burritos will be catered by Lindo Jalisco CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Lawn Area)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9faca3d63de41e5190b2d97d1b538210 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/9faca3d63de41e5190b2d97d1b538210 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T143000Z DTEND:20260911T145000Z SUMMARY:Welcome Remarks DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Auditorium)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:a8b7ebf78ce91acae107c94ccb489c5e URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/a8b7ebf78ce91acae107c94ccb489c5e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T145000Z DTEND:20260911T160000Z SUMMARY:The Life-Changing Power of Inclusion in Education Empowering Educators with Confidence & Optimism (KEYNOTE) DESCRIPTION:Mickey Rowe\, Founding Artistic Director of the National Disability Theatre\, helps make Universally Designed Instruction easy and fun.\n20 – 25% of the population is disabled\, according to the CDC. Therefore teachers already interact with students with disabilities\, IDEA\, and IEPs daily. Mickey empowers educators to make that aspect of every teacher’s day a little easier and less stressful.\nWhen we think with an accessibility mindset\, we help all of our students succeed\, not just those with disabilities. Teachers change these students’ lives daily and deserve some thanks and appreciation straight from the source.\nLearning Outcomes:\nOPTIMISM: Educators shape futures daily. Often without realizing it. Mickey’s life was changed by a teacher\, Ms. Ritchie\, who fought to get him his IEP. Ms. Ritchie doesn’t know she changed Mickey’s life or what he is accomplishing now. Every teacher changes students’ lives in ways they never get to see.FLUENCY: Mickey takes IEPs and IDEA from stressful obligations to fun\, easy\, and empowering frameworks.CONFIDENCE: Educators will become confident talking about disability. According to the CDC\, 20 – 25% of the population has a disability\, so this confidence will make every educator’s life easier daily.\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Auditorium)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2975d7334df175b498f6607f24eff5c6 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/2975d7334df175b498f6607f24eff5c6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Fearlessly Inclusive DESCRIPTION:In this engaging session\, Mickey shares his deeply personal story of growing up autistic and pushing beyond the restrictions of a special education classroom to shine on the Broadway stage. As an autistic and legally blind person\, it was always made clear to Mickey the many things he was apparently incapable of doing. But Mickey did them all anyway—and he succeeded because of\, not in spite of\, his differences.\nRowe shows all of us that whether disabled or not\, the things that make you different\, or that you might even perceive as your weaknesses\, actually make you unique and valuable and might even be your biggest strengths. Ensuring that everyone we come in contact with feels seen\, heard\, understood\, and valued. And that sometimes just one small action can change the course of someone’s life. \;\nLearning Outcomes:\nCONFIDENCE: Increased sense of self-worth and self-confidence\, knowing that they are more powerful because of everything that makes them unique and that they have agency!CULTURE: Seeing all of their classmates and colleagues differently. Especially those they have had the least interaction with.MOTIVATION & GOAL ACHIEVEMENT: Realizing that regardless of their goals\, they can best succeed at all of their goals when they work with people who are very different from them.UNDERSTANDING: Understanding and empathy of autism and the disabled lived experience. According to the CDC\, 20 – 25% of the population has a disability\, so understanding and empathy are essential for everyone.\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Auditorium)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:93304cdd0f889650e9e9883599d089b4 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/93304cdd0f889650e9e9883599d089b4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:AI and The Environment — What Objections Do We Handle\, Which Do We Join? DESCRIPTION:I guarantee every one of you has heard an AI objection from your staff and students. There is a proven way to address them while steering use.\nAI Ethics is about much more than water usage\, and it is about much more than academic honesty. When it comes to AI\, student and teacher objections start with the environmental impact\, spiral into privacy concerns\, and land on a deeper worry: that relying on AI is making us worse at thinking. These concerns are valid. They deserve more than a policy update.\n \;\nBut right now\, most district conversations about AI ethics stop at acceptable use. Meanwhile\, the people in your buildings\, your teachers and your students\, have real objections that aren't being addressed. And when concerns go unaddressed\, people opt out quietly. That is exactly what happened at EF Education First before they changed their approach.\n \;\nThis session walks through exactly how to do that. We start by validating the common concerns rather than dismissing them\, because dismissal is why people stop raising their hand. Then we do something practical with them.\n \;\nAlmost every AI objection falls into one of three buckets: Privacy\, Complacency\, or the Environment. Each one requires a different response\, and each one has a steering mechanism that empowers people rather than shutting the conversation down.\n \;\n \;- **On Privacy** — we go under the hood. Who is actually using your data right now? What is the difference between tools that train on your input and tools that don't? What settings can you turn off today\, and how do you teach someone to do that in under two minutes? This is not theoretical. Participants will see exactly where their data goes and how to stop it.\n \;\n \;- **On Complacency** — we talk about what "Lazy Brain" actually means. Cognitive offloading is real\, and it matters more for adolescents than it does for adults because identity formation is still happening. But the answer is not to ban AI. The answer is to teach students when to use it and when to put it down. We look at what students are actually using AI for\, why that is a rational response to how work is assigned\, and how to redirect that behavior toward use cases that build capability instead of bypassing it.\n \;\n \;- **On the Environment** — we get the scale right in both directions. AI's energy and water footprint at inference versus training are very different numbers\, and most of the comparisons people reach for are wrong. We are not here to tell you AI is fine. We are here to teach you how to steer so you can have a proportionate conversation with students\, one that avoids both dismissal and alarmism. Conscious use is a teachable habit\, and this section shows you what that looks like in practice.\n \;\nThe session starts and closes with an open question period. This is where it gets real. Participants bring the specific objections they are hearing in their buildings\, and we work through them together using the framework from the session. The goal is not to leave with scripted answers. The goal is to leave with the confidence to have these conversations honestly\, because your students and staff can tell when you're dodging the question. If your district is going to ask people to use AI\, you owe them an honest conversation about the tradeoffs first. This session gives you the framework and the language to have it.\n \;\n \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 301)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:49f2725f4a66bdf9db0e880236abfd8f URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/49f2725f4a66bdf9db0e880236abfd8f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Better Lessons Start with Great Teaching—and a Little AI (for 6th-12th) DESCRIPTION:What does a strong lesson actually look like from beginning to end—and how can AI help us plan one more efficiently? In this interactive session\, participants will experience a complete lesson as learners while we pause along the way to unpack the instructional decisions behind it. We’ll examine how all the pieces work together to create effective teaching and learning. With secondary learners in mind\, we’ll focus on designing rigorous lessons that move beyond content delivery to actively engage students in processing\, applying\, and demonstrating their learning. Then\, we’ll explore how AI can support the planning process by helping teachers work more efficiently without replacing the expertise\, judgment\, and human interaction that make great teaching possible. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 101)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:96ef61b223e7376a3ee05c318efb1258 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/96ef61b223e7376a3ee05c318efb1258 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Beyond the Report: How Educators Make Magic with MAP Growth Data DESCRIPTION:Designing Data Experiences That Move Educators from Awareness to Action CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Room 140\, Second Floor)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6ba7ffb6f9efc8260b6796de06d4fb7e URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/6ba7ffb6f9efc8260b6796de06d4fb7e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Beyond the Threat Assessment: Building Effective Support Plans DESCRIPTION:The risk assessment process is designed to identify students who may be experiencing significant distress or posing a potential risk of harm. However\, the assessment itself is only the beginning. What happens next is critical. This session focuses on the essential step of translating assessment findings into meaningful\, individualized student support plans that address underlying needs while promoting safety and well-being for the entire school community. \;\nParticipants will explore best practices for developing effective student support plans that move beyond risk identification and toward practical\, coordinated intervention. The session will highlight strategies for multidisciplinary collaboration\, identifying appropriate supports\, monitoring progress\, and ensuring plans remain responsive as student needs evolve.\nAttendees will leave with practical tools and frameworks they can apply within their own schools or districts to strengthen their assessment processes and ensure that students receive the support they need after concerns are identified. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 204)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:99dd2c24c302e5a83daa562afa239055 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/99dd2c24c302e5a83daa562afa239055 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:By Invitation Only: Examining Early Literacy Data DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for \;Literacy Council members \;to examine early literacy data\, identify strengths and areas of need\, and consider how data can inform literacy priorities and instructional support. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 306)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b161c5c0a64c4aee1fe675defe7c0663 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/b161c5c0a64c4aee1fe675defe7c0663 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:By Invitation Only: Gaining Traction: The Four Elements of a Literacy System (Part One of a three-part series for Principals) DESCRIPTION:Strong literacy outcomes rarely come from a single initiative done well. They come from four elements\, professional learning\, data use\, collaborative structures\, and high-quality standards-aligned instructional materials\, working together on purpose. This series is designed to build principals' understanding of how these elements function individually and how they create traction when they work in harmony. Through case study analysis\, systems-thinking activities\, and applied reflection\, principals will examine what's already working in their buildings\, where elements may be operating in isolation\, and what intentional alignment could look like moving forward. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 301)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:01961462a008b1460284193a29e6fe20 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/01961462a008b1460284193a29e6fe20 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:CALLING ALL NEW TEACHERS!! Thrive\, Don’t Just Survive: Creating a Community for New Teachers in the SLV with Those Who Have Taught Five Years or Less DESCRIPTION:This session will feature a panel discussion designed as an open\, semi‑structured forum where new teachers with one to five years of experience and principals can engage in free‑flowing questions\, collaborative brainstorming\, and share the darndest things students say. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 208)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:4089e545b75138f3e3d62e3eebfe3057 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/4089e545b75138f3e3d62e3eebfe3057 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Engagement by Design: Get Them Moving\, Talking\, and Thinking DESCRIPTION:Engagement is more than students being quiet\, on task\, or having fun. It’s about what they are \;doing\, feeling\, and thinking. \;In this interactive session\, participants will experience practical strategies designed to increase behavioral\, emotional\, and cognitive engagement across grade levels and content areas. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 309)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:385596a3b3fea70b66ea847295b9bea3 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/385596a3b3fea70b66ea847295b9bea3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:From Burnout to Balance: Educator Wellness Strategies DESCRIPTION:Educators dedicate themselves each day to supporting the academic\, social\, and emotional needs of their students\, often at the expense of their own well-being. This interactive session focuses on helping educators recognize the importance of caring for themselves so they can continue showing up for others. Participants will explore how their own life experiences can influence their work\, relationships\, and responses to stress. \;\nParticipants will examine the signs and impact of compassion fatigue and burnout\, learn practical self-care strategies that promote resilience\, improve work-life balance\, strengthen healthy boundaries\, and prioritize their own mental health sustain their emotional and professional well-being. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 243)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:df97d54bfa61aff1882da60453d1e623 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/df97d54bfa61aff1882da60453d1e623 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Frontline Essentials 2 HOUR SESSION for NEW Special Education Teachers: Navigating Programs\, IEPs\, and Student Transfers in the San Luis Valley DESCRIPTION:This 2 HOUR session provides a practical overview for new to Special Education Teachers\, of key Frontline processes\, including how to open programs\, complete IEPs\, and process student transfers. We will also address common questions and walk through step-by-step solutions to ensure accuracy and confidence when using the system. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Nielsen Library (Room 302)\, 1701 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d79f09427aec8a2a27d14cb24322cb56 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/d79f09427aec8a2a27d14cb24322cb56 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Getting Started with ViewSonic & myViewBoard (Elementary School Teachers) DESCRIPTION:Note that this session will be geared towards Elementary School teacher's workflows.\n\nTurn your interactive display into an active learning hub. In this hands-on session\, you’ll master the essentials of your ViewSonic panel and the myViewBoard ecosystem\, without the tech overwhelm. Learn how to navigate panel hardware\, access cloud files directly from Google Drive and leverage built-in annotation and whiteboarding tools to boost student engagement. Whether you are brand-new to interactive displays or looking to simplify your daily teaching workflow\, you’ll walk away with practical\, high-impact strategies ready for Monday morning. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Banquet Room)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:823cda405dae3f67aa0429eb45131a4e URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/823cda405dae3f67aa0429eb45131a4e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:How to handle grief in the classroom. DESCRIPTION:No one likes to talk about death. We feel it is a taboo issue we don't want to get tainted by. The reality is we are all effected by it. Our peers and students look to us for support when death happens. So lets start by learning how to talk about it. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building ( Room 302)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5d8990d62803aeb5028f714148276c3d URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/5d8990d62803aeb5028f714148276c3d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Kindergarten Emergent Literacy Skills & Routines DESCRIPTION:First I presented this class three times in the spring session and had 8 to 10 peers in each session I think and they really seem to enjoy it and had great participation.  \;So this would be a repeat class (if that is allowed) and would need to be stated so people do not sign up who already attended.  \;I am not sure if this is allowed but I feel like there are so many teachers who attend that I would like to present it again since last spring teachers told me how much they liked the session. \;\n\n\nIntroduce literacy skills and routines to help students become successful readers and writers.\nThe presenters will model alphabet routines and letter introduction including letter exploration buckets\, sand\, building letters\, and making a Project Based Learning alphabet classroom book. Model whole brain teaching of sight words and invitation to notice which focusing on writing mechanics.  \;Discuss different ways to deepen phonemic awareness with concrete visuals using pocket chaining.  \;We will also go over fun engaging hands on activities to develop vowel sounds and letter recognition with different ideas such as letter hunts and vowel cornhole.  \;Lastly we will review writing curriculum our elementary team created to correlate with CKLA Knowledge & Skills in kindergarten and model anchor charts I use in the classroom with the QSSSA strategy.  \;\n\n\n CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Business (217)\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:6a768ed69c45a2de93324ea880eeaa16 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/6a768ed69c45a2de93324ea880eeaa16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Mapping MTSS Success: A Trail Guide for Pre-K-12 Literacy Teachers and Leaders DESCRIPTION:Helping every student reach their destination begins with a clear map through the lens of an MTSS prevention-based model. Join us as we discover how to move beyond compliance and toward meaningful\, student-centered literacy instruction through a data-based problem solving to improved outcomes. Through the lens of a hiking journey\, we'll examine the research\, unpack assessment best practices\, and identify practical next steps through layered supports that support student growth\, classroom instruction\, and systemwide literacy success. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Carson Auditorium\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:127daf176457d8ee739cbb208ef5537d URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/127daf176457d8ee739cbb208ef5537d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Playing with Sound: A New Tool for All Teachers to Help Kids Have Fun with Computational Thinking DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, teachers will play with Mflow\, a free\, publicly available tool created at the University of California\, San Diego that helps students discover computational thinking through sound. Mflow is easy to learn and fun to use: students can build rhythms\, create sound stories\, and make ideas come alive through sound. Because it is highly adaptable\, teachers can bring Mflow into many subjects\, not just music or computer science. Teachers from all grade levels and content areas can benefit from this session. Not only is MFlow a tool for creative instruction\, but as a bonus\, it’s also a tool to help meet technology-focused RANDA quality standards! Presented by \;Victor Minces\, creator of Mflow\, neuroscientist of music\, and sound artist. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Adams State University Art Department (Room 227)\, 401 Richardson Ave\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:50f38f0580035cc29afc05c73c73d0ac URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/50f38f0580035cc29afc05c73c73d0ac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Principal Mastermind Problem of Practice - A Working Session on Student Engagement DESCRIPTION:This session is for school and district administrators working with student engagement who want a room of colleagues to think alongside them.\n\n\nThis session is not a presentation. It is a working group. In teams of three\, you will bring a real challenge from your building or district and put it in front of colleagues who understand the work. Using the Mastermind Problem of Practice protocol from the SLV Principal PLC\, each person gets focused time\, honest questions\, and ideas from peer leaders.\n\n\nYou will leave with next steps you named yourself\, a protocol you can run with your own team on Monday\, and two colleagues who now know what you are working on.\n\n\nBring the problem you keep circling back to. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 315)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6cc74653aa4cbcb05c5cffecdda4d7fe URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/6cc74653aa4cbcb05c5cffecdda4d7fe END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Purposeful Tech for Digital First Learners: Application\, Not a Substitution for Thinking DESCRIPTION:In this session\, K–12 teachers will explore purposeful technology for digital-first learners used in middle school math\, with transferable ideas for other subject areas. We’ll focus on using tools like TI Rovers\, LEGO Robotics\, graphing calculators\, and simulations to help students apply standards-based skills and deepen reasoning so that technology supports thinking\, not replaces it. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 315)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:47938bba36e102cf0e2d94fed8913327 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/47938bba36e102cf0e2d94fed8913327 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR): Suicide prevention Training DESCRIPTION:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR) \;is a brief suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize warning signs\, ask someone directly about suicide\, and connect them with appropriate help. It focuses on giving people the confidence and skills to respond when someone may be at risk. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 302)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:25926912a5322d33f270155908e86e80 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/25926912a5322d33f270155908e86e80 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Say What You Mean: Objectives\, Standards\, and the Difference That Matters DESCRIPTION:Every teacher has written "students will understand fractions" and known it doesn't quite hold up — this session closes that gap. Working with real examples\, we'll sort standards\, objectives\, and activities until the difference stops being a vague rule and starts being something you can hear in your own writing. Bring a lesson you're teaching this week\, and leave with a clearer\, more effective version of it. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Room 109\, Second Floor)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b675fcae253a165a458489a257c49d32 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/b675fcae253a165a458489a257c49d32 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Strength-Based Approaches DESCRIPTION:The goal of this training is to provide insight to how strengths-based approaches with students and families can lead to better outcomes for them. This will provide scientific support to why leading with strengths with families and students are optimal for their successes. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 318)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9bf4ae77efba4df7de89f50e829ca601 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/9bf4ae77efba4df7de89f50e829ca601 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:Stronger Together: It Takes a Village DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores the critical role of family and community engagement in supporting children's mental health and success both at home and at school.  \;Examine how strong partnerships between schools\, community partners and families can foster emotional well-being\, resilience\, and positive academic and behavioral outcomes for children. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 281)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ed6dfa57b15992bcab565a015db77fa7 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/ed6dfa57b15992bcab565a015db77fa7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:The Masterpiece Files: Visual Search\, AI Research & Shrinky Dink Art DESCRIPTION:In this session\, students will become Art Detectives as they investigate a famous work of art using Google Gemini. Students will begin with an unidentified artwork and use Gemini’s visual search tool to discover the title of the artwork and the artist who created it.\nOnce the artwork has been identified\, students will learn how to write effective AI prompts to guide their research. Rather than simply asking Gemini to “tell me about this painting\,” students will develop specific questions and prompts to uncover information about the artist\, when and where the artwork was created\, its subject matter\, artistic style\, interesting facts\, movement\, and the story or meaning behind the work.\nStudents will use the information they gather to handwrite an original paragraph about their selected artwork and artist\, practicing how to take information from a research tool and communicate it in their own words.\nFinally\, students will bring their research back into the art studio by creating a miniature Shrinky Dink reproduction of the famous artwork they investigated. Students will trace and color their selected masterpiece\, then watch as their artwork transforms into a miniature version of the original.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 304)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c26e3547c61eaa6f1a4eb587362449bf URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/c26e3547c61eaa6f1a4eb587362449bf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:The Regulated Reader How Emotional Safety Drives Literacy DESCRIPTION:Before students can take risks as readers\, they have to feel safe enough to try. This session explores how emotional regulation impacts attention\, engagement\, comprehension\, and literacy growth. Educators will leave with practical strategies to create safe\, connected classrooms where students are ready to read\, think\, struggle\, and grow. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Nielsen Library (Room 316)\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:e9a1444384616b27cb6fb49910365c46 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/e9a1444384616b27cb6fb49910365c46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T171000Z SUMMARY:The Secret Sauce to Success: How Family\, School\, and Community Partnerships transforms student success DESCRIPTION:Family\, School\, and Community Partnerships (FSCP) are the essential ingredient that transforms good practices into great outcomes. When families and schools collaborate intentionally\, students experience a sense of belonging\, shared accountability\, and consistent support across environments. Research consistently shows that strong FSCP leads to higher attendance\, increased engagement\, and improved academic achievement. \;  \;\nUnlike isolated interventions\, FSCP creates a holistic ecosystem where communication flows\, trust is built\, and resources are aligned to meet student needs. It empowers families as partners in problem-solving and decision-making\, ensuring strategies are culturally responsive and sustainable. By embedding FSCP into teaming practices\, schools unlock the “Secret Sauce” that binds systems together—turning plans into action and challenges into opportunities for success.  \; \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 206)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:120c41973734bf182bc5c37addf4803b URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/120c41973734bf182bc5c37addf4803b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T162000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:The Student Behind the Behavior: Understanding Executive Dysfunction\, Regulation\, and Access DESCRIPTION:The Student Behind the Behavior: \;Understanding Executive Dysfunction\, Regulation\, and AccessKey Takeaway: A student may know what to do and still struggle to access the skills needed to do it in the moment.\n\n\nThis interactive session explores executive dysfunction through a student-centered lens\, helping educators look beyond challenging behavior to consider the executive-function skills that may be difficult to access. Participants will explore how stress\, regulation\, and cognitive demands can affect skills such as initiation\, working memory\, inhibition\, cognitive flexibility\, planning\, and organization.\n\n\nThrough classroom scenarios\, reflection\, and collaborative activities\, participants will practice moving from “Why won't they?” to “What might they be struggling to access?” and identify practical ways to support students while maintaining meaningful expectations.\n\n\nParticipants will leave with a more curious lens for understanding student behavior and practical strategies they can use in the classroom. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 387)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:60459ff32e1790337c82f1aae4f0a831 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/60459ff32e1790337c82f1aae4f0a831 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:AI and The Environment — What Objections Do We Handle\, Which Do We Join? DESCRIPTION:I guarantee every one of you has heard an AI objection from your staff and students. There is a proven way to address them while steering use.\nAI Ethics is about much more than water usage\, and it is about much more than academic honesty. When it comes to AI\, student and teacher objections start with the environmental impact\, spiral into privacy concerns\, and land on a deeper worry: that relying on AI is making us worse at thinking. These concerns are valid. They deserve more than a policy update.\n \;\nBut right now\, most district conversations about AI ethics stop at acceptable use. Meanwhile\, the people in your buildings\, your teachers and your students\, have real objections that aren't being addressed. And when concerns go unaddressed\, people opt out quietly. That is exactly what happened at EF Education First before they changed their approach.\n \;\nThis session walks through exactly how to do that. We start by validating the common concerns rather than dismissing them\, because dismissal is why people stop raising their hand. Then we do something practical with them.\n \;\nAlmost every AI objection falls into one of three buckets: Privacy\, Complacency\, or the Environment. Each one requires a different response\, and each one has a steering mechanism that empowers people rather than shutting the conversation down.\n \;\n \;- **On Privacy** — we go under the hood. Who is actually using your data right now? What is the difference between tools that train on your input and tools that don't? What settings can you turn off today\, and how do you teach someone to do that in under two minutes? This is not theoretical. Participants will see exactly where their data goes and how to stop it.\n \;\n \;- **On Complacency** — we talk about what "Lazy Brain" actually means. Cognitive offloading is real\, and it matters more for adolescents than it does for adults because identity formation is still happening. But the answer is not to ban AI. The answer is to teach students when to use it and when to put it down. We look at what students are actually using AI for\, why that is a rational response to how work is assigned\, and how to redirect that behavior toward use cases that build capability instead of bypassing it.\n \;\n \;- **On the Environment** — we get the scale right in both directions. AI's energy and water footprint at inference versus training are very different numbers\, and most of the comparisons people reach for are wrong. We are not here to tell you AI is fine. We are here to teach you how to steer so you can have a proportionate conversation with students\, one that avoids both dismissal and alarmism. Conscious use is a teachable habit\, and this section shows you what that looks like in practice.\n \;\nThe session starts and closes with an open question period. This is where it gets real. Participants bring the specific objections they are hearing in their buildings\, and we work through them together using the framework from the session. The goal is not to leave with scripted answers. The goal is to leave with the confidence to have these conversations honestly\, because your students and staff can tell when you're dodging the question. If your district is going to ask people to use AI\, you owe them an honest conversation about the tradeoffs first. This session gives you the framework and the language to have it.\n \;\n \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 301)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:5c92b8caef4b2ee2ed93e1bf2e8cce1e URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/5c92b8caef4b2ee2ed93e1bf2e8cce1e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Become a Teacher in Colorado DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a teacher in the San Luis Valley? Teaching in rural Colorado is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on students\, families\, and the future of your community. Whether you're a paraprofessional\, school staff member\, career changer\, or simply exploring the profession\, this session will help you navigate the path to earning your Colorado teaching license.\n\nA representative from the Colorado Department of Education will provide a step-by-step overview of the licensure process\, explain the different pathways into teaching\, and share resources designed to support aspiring educators throughout their journey.\n\nParticipants will learn about:\nRequirements and steps for obtaining a Colorado teaching licenseChoosing a licensure area and educator preparation programTraditional and alternative pathways into the teaching professionFinancial assistance\, scholarships\, and ongoing career supports available to future educators\nThe session will conclude with a live Q&\;A featuring an Educator Recruitment and Retention Specialist from the Colorado Department of Education\, giving attendees the opportunity to get personalized answers to their questions.\n\nIf you've ever considered a career in teaching\, this session will help take the guesswork out of the process and connect you with the guidance and opportunities needed to turn your goals into reality. Join us and discover how Colorado's educator recruitment initiatives can support your journey into the classroom. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 119)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d968438a14f5ebeb09def8a8cbd68e92 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/d968438a14f5ebeb09def8a8cbd68e92 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Better Lessons Start with Great Teaching—and a Little AI (for K-5th) DESCRIPTION:What does a strong lesson actually look like from beginning to end—and how can AI help us plan one more efficiently? In this interactive session\, participants will experience a complete lesson as learners while we pause along the way to unpack the instructional decisions behind it. We’ll examine how all the pieces work together to create effective teaching and learning. With elementary learners in mind\, we’ll focus on creating lessons that balance explicit instruction with active engagement\, opportunities to process new learning\, and frequent checks for understanding. Then\, we’ll explore how AI can support the planning process by helping teachers work more efficiently without replacing the expertise\, judgment\, and human interaction that make great teaching possible. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 101)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8026d157e67dd05f6b18c8515ffb7dd0 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/8026d157e67dd05f6b18c8515ffb7dd0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Building Norms & Strategies for Meaningful Student Dialogue DESCRIPTION:Participants will explore how student-created norms can build trust\, respect\, and accountability before engaging in Socratic Seminar. By giving students ownership of the expectations for discussion\, educators can foster meaningful student-led conversations\, strengthen communication skills\, and help students practice respectful\, diplomatic dialogue. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating a classroom culture where students feel confident sharing ideas\, listening to others\, and engaging in productive academic discourse. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Nielsen Library (Room 315)\, 1701 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:1549cb1c098020e17961497e098e2644 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/1549cb1c098020e17961497e098e2644 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:District 8 FBLA information DESCRIPTION:Help FBLA advisers in District 8 with any questions that they have to prepare for the 2026-2027 year CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 318)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:32dd0f4edf13016b39ad9ac9fa26845b URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/32dd0f4edf13016b39ad9ac9fa26845b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T174500Z SUMMARY:Engagement by Design: Get Them Moving\, Talking\, and Thinking DESCRIPTION:Engagement is more than students being quiet\, on task\, or having fun. It’s about what they are \;doing\, feeling\, and thinking. \;In this interactive session\, participants will experience practical strategies designed to increase behavioral\, emotional\, and cognitive engagement across grade levels and content areas. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 309)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c63c2744e2b49bcd76929a293f559b82 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/c63c2744e2b49bcd76929a293f559b82 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:From Reactive to Ready: The Evolution of School Safety DESCRIPTION:School safety is no longer just about responding to crises\; it is about preventing them through structured\, consistent\, and collaborative threat assessment. Superintendents and district leaders across the state have identified a critical vulnerability: the lack of a unified protocol. We can mitigate fragmented communication between schools\, mental health professionals\, and law enforcement that put campuses at risk by making sure that we are all speaking the same language.  \;This session explores the critical shift from reactive security measures to proactive threat management. Attendees will learn the foundational concepts of the Colorado Threat Assessment & Management Protocol (CTAMP) and discover how standardizing practices across multi-disciplinary teams creates a seamless\, reliable safety net for all students. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 204)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b83d0c7b68904af2eff6921e55c94381 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/b83d0c7b68904af2eff6921e55c94381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Getting Started with ViewSonic & myViewBoard (Secondary Teachers) DESCRIPTION:Note that this session will be geared towards Secondary Teachers\n\nTurn your interactive display into an active learning hub. In this hands-on session\, you’ll master the essentials of your ViewSonic panel and the myViewBoard ecosystem\, without the tech overwhelm. Learn how to navigate panel hardware\, access cloud files directly from Google Drive and leverage built-in annotation and whiteboarding tools to boost student engagement. Whether you are brand-new to interactive displays or looking to simplify your daily teaching workflow\, you’ll walk away with practical\, high-impact strategies ready for Monday morning. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Banquet Room)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c2600223b6e81cec8619113437dff2f8 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/c2600223b6e81cec8619113437dff2f8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Hidden Cost of Achievement: Anxiety\, Burnout & Gifted Learners DESCRIPTION:Behind the appearance of effortless achievement\, many gifted learners experience significant anxiety\, perfectionism\, stress\, and burnout. The pressure to excel\, coupled with heightened sensitivity and asynchronous development\, can negatively impact both well-being and performance. Supporting gifted students requires intentional attention to performance-based perfectionism and school-related stress\, as these factors can affect both engagement and well-being (Grugan et al.). \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Business (218)\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:e8bc9e2da6d6f1a11c4a66b01e901c9f URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/e8bc9e2da6d6f1a11c4a66b01e901c9f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Kindergarten Emergent Literacy Skills & Routines DESCRIPTION:First I presented this class three times in the spring session and had 8 to 10 peers in each session I think and they really seem to enjoy it and had great participation.  \;So this would be a repeat class (if that is allowed) and would need to be stated so people do not sign up who already attended.  \;I am not sure if this is allowed but I feel like there are so many teachers who attend that I would like to present it again since last spring teachers told me how much they liked the session. \;\n\n\nIntroduce literacy skills and routines to help students become successful readers and writers.\nThe presenters will model alphabet routines and letter introduction including letter exploration buckets\, sand\, building letters\, and making a Project Based Learning alphabet classroom book. Model whole brain teaching of sight words and invitation to notice which focusing on writing mechanics.  \;Discuss different ways to deepen phonemic awareness with concrete visuals using pocket chaining.  \;We will also go over fun engaging hands on activities to develop vowel sounds and letter recognition with different ideas such as letter hunts and vowel cornhole.  \;Lastly we will review writing curriculum our elementary team created to correlate with CKLA Knowledge & Skills in kindergarten and model anchor charts I use in the classroom with the QSSSA strategy.  \;\n\n\n CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Business (217)\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:da02f12d0e3b9b99be361c76ee9a83c0 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/da02f12d0e3b9b99be361c76ee9a83c0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Mapping MTSS Success: A Trail Guide for Pre-K-12 Literacy Teachers and Leaders DESCRIPTION:Helping every student reach their destination begins with a clear map through the lens of an MTSS prevention-based model. Join us as we discover how to move beyond compliance and toward meaningful\, student-centered literacy instruction through a data-based problem solving to improved outcomes. Through the lens of a hiking journey\, we'll examine the research\, unpack assessment best practices\, and identify practical next steps through layered supports that support student growth\, classroom instruction\, and systemwide literacy success. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Carson Auditorium\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:bf722d6aa4c93b8df724fe840f7b136b URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/bf722d6aa4c93b8df724fe840f7b136b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Playing with Sound: A New Tool for All Teachers to Help Kids Have Fun with Computational Thinking DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, teachers will play with Mflow\, a free\, publicly available tool created at the University of California\, San Diego that helps students discover computational thinking through sound. Mflow is easy to learn and fun to use: students can build rhythms\, create sound stories\, and make ideas come alive through sound. Because it is highly adaptable\, teachers can bring Mflow into many subjects\, not just music or computer science. Teachers from all grade levels and content areas can benefit from this session. Not only is MFlow a tool for creative instruction\, but as a bonus\, it’s also a tool to help meet technology-focused RANDA quality standards! Presented by \;Victor Minces\, creator of Mflow\, neuroscientist of music\, and sound artist. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Adams State University Art Department (Room 227)\, 401 Richardson Ave\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b810f45fa59e1a02fddcc137bca19fb8 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/b810f45fa59e1a02fddcc137bca19fb8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Principal Mastermind Problem of Practice - A Working Session on Student Engagement DESCRIPTION:This session is for school and district administrators working with student engagement who want a room of colleagues to think alongside them.\n\n\nThis session is not a presentation. It is a working group. In teams of three\, you will bring a real challenge from your building or district and put it in front of colleagues who understand the work. Using the Mastermind Problem of Practice protocol from the SLV Principal PLC\, each person gets focused time\, honest questions\, and ideas from peer leaders.\n\n\nYou will leave with next steps you named yourself\, a protocol you can run with your own team on Monday\, and two colleagues who now know what you are working on.\n\n\nBring the problem you keep circling back to. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 315)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:9c5f6e9a5c4d1a8d37828697daabdd38 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/9c5f6e9a5c4d1a8d37828697daabdd38 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR): Suicide prevention Training DESCRIPTION:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR) \;is a brief suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize warning signs\, ask someone directly about suicide\, and connect them with appropriate help. It focuses on giving people the confidence and skills to respond when someone may be at risk. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 302)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:611a2bc57d00f09a61c626d44706bc02 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/611a2bc57d00f09a61c626d44706bc02 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Take care of yourself so you can take care of others - Acudetox/Acuwellness DESCRIPTION:Introduces Acudetox as a wellness-based practice and explores how it can be a part of your healthy self-care strategy to support stress management\, emotional well-being and overall wellness. Learn practical approaches for sustaining good wellness strategies while considering holistic approaches to support yourself while supporting others. You will be given a 30 minute Acudetox treatment during this session. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 281)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:47343c0b7e0a19a0f04d1f4881faed3e URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/47343c0b7e0a19a0f04d1f4881faed3e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:The Golden Thread: Connecting the Pieces of the IEP DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on connecting student needs throughout the IEP. Participants will look at how evaluation data\, present levels\, skill-based goals\, accommodations\, services\, and progress monitoring should work together to create a meaningful skill-focused IEP.  \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building ( Room 302)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:74933e3911e9b9d9a8faf952d7c00451 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/74933e3911e9b9d9a8faf952d7c00451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T181000Z SUMMARY:The Regulated Reader How Emotional Safety Drives Literacy DESCRIPTION:Before students can take risks as readers\, they have to feel safe enough to try. This session explores how emotional regulation impacts attention\, engagement\, comprehension\, and literacy growth. Educators will leave with practical strategies to create safe\, connected classrooms where students are ready to read\, think\, struggle\, and grow. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Nielsen Library (Room 316)\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:22f97ad792e795a8685f7361643b1aac URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/22f97ad792e795a8685f7361643b1aac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:The Secret Sauce to Success: How Family\, School\, and Community Partnerships transforms student success DESCRIPTION:Family\, School\, and Community Partnerships (FSCP) are the essential ingredient that transforms good practices into great outcomes. When families and schools collaborate intentionally\, students experience a sense of belonging\, shared accountability\, and consistent support across environments. Research consistently shows that strong FSCP leads to higher attendance\, increased engagement\, and improved academic achievement. \;  \;\nUnlike isolated interventions\, FSCP creates a holistic ecosystem where communication flows\, trust is built\, and resources are aligned to meet student needs. It empowers families as partners in problem-solving and decision-making\, ensuring strategies are culturally responsive and sustainable. By embedding FSCP into teaming practices\, schools unlock the “Secret Sauce” that binds systems together—turning plans into action and challenges into opportunities for success.  \; \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 206)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:479b9ecc33f923424dbcd4c3e57f8626 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/479b9ecc33f923424dbcd4c3e57f8626 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Think Like a Maker: Bringing STEAM and Art Into Any Classroom DESCRIPTION:This interactive session shares practical\, hands-on ways to integrate STEAM and the arts into any subject area. Participants will explore adaptable activities such as Morse code bracelets\, 3D pen design challenges\, air-dry clay modeling\, and LEGO based problem solving that naturally connect to math\, science\, ELA\, social studies\, and technology.\nDesigned for educators of all grade levels and content areas\, this session focuses on affordable materials\, student engagement\, and real-world problem solving. Attendees will leave with ready to use ideas and strategies for adapting activities to different ages\, abilities\, and classroom settings\, no art background required. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Room 140\, Second Floor)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:681b019ef98707013cc8983d10ab715c URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/681b019ef98707013cc8983d10ab715c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do: DESCRIPTION:This training provides an overview of trauma and its impact on students in the school setting\, including the common warning signs of trauma and suicide that educators may observe in the classroom. Participants will learn the principles of trauma-informed care\, practical strategies for responding to student concerns and disclosures\, and approaches for building trusting relationships with students. The training also explores effective classroom supports and evidence-based strategies for integrating mental health practices into everyday instruction\, creating a safe\, supportive\, and responsive learning environment for all students. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 243)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:c18002b68a94863729c99de4df6a2e4e URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/c18002b68a94863729c99de4df6a2e4e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Using AI to Increase Classroom Engagement- Targeted for Elementary Teachers DESCRIPTION:I want to present on: Using AI ->\; Elementary Classroom Engagement \;\n\n\nSomethings I've used AI for to increase student engagement that I want to share with educators in the valley include:\nVarious ABC charts to fit my students interest and increase their engagement: for example a lego themed ABC chart. \;\nColoring sheets that fit the graduate profiles for our school district\, a coloring sheet for our social contract we made as a class\, a coloring sheet of me as their teacher\, etc.\nVisually appealing slides for our daily schedule \;\nAI generated choice/menu boards for elementary students- gives them voice and choice in various subject areas.\ndifferentiating reading materials for students all on the same topic\ndifferentiating lessons- a visual version\, an extension\, a challenge version\, a version with sentence stems\nUse AI to create student responses or misconceptions for lesson planning\nFunny things to add humor and increase engagement \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 117)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:3e804544840d954eefa3c7e334925501 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/3e804544840d954eefa3c7e334925501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T173000Z DTEND:20260911T182000Z SUMMARY:Using Google Earth in your Science or Social Studies Classroom DESCRIPTION:Geoscience and environmental education help students understand Earth systems\, environmental change\, and human landscape interactions. This hands-on session introduces Google Earth as a powerful\, free classroom tool\,  \;no prior experience required\, all skill levels welcome.Participants will learn platform basics including navigation\, adding layers (topographic maps\, cities\, rivers)\, Street View\, historical imagery\, and measurement tools. These features support exploration of environmental processes such as erosion\, flooding\, land use change\, and landscape evolution.The session will then shift to curriculum examples showing how Google Earth integrates into meaningful science and environmental education experiences. Limitations of the platform\, including imagery resolution\, temporal inconsistencies\, and the need for careful visual interpretation will be addressed.Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use materials for immediate classroom implementation. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 308)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:adb6547d9e0d9cd5fed7315fe3b8ff43 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/adb6547d9e0d9cd5fed7315fe3b8ff43 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:AI-Powered Pedagogy: Deepening Student Thinking with Gemini Gems & Notebook DESCRIPTION:You’ve tried AI for quick ideas - now discover how to leverage Google’s latest tools to drive research-based instructional strategies! This hands-on session introduces Gemini Gems (customizable\, reusable task assistants) and Gemini Notebook (a source-grounded hub that synthesizes your actual curriculum PDFs and state standards). \;Discover step-by-step how to automate repetitive prep while crafting high-rigor learning experiences that help students examine similarities and differences and engage in error analysis. Walk away with custom-built tools and prompt templates ready to transform your instructional design. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 309)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:11d1e3a160053ca1d32076816b0d83f0 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/11d1e3a160053ca1d32076816b0d83f0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Blueprint for Belonging: Practical Steps to Build Classroom Community DESCRIPTION:By transforming the classroom into a micro-society\, students co-govern the learning environment through democratic practices. This civic foundation naturally integrates with academics\, as students utilize writing\, language\, math\, and public speaking to solve real-world community challenges\, bridging essential academic skills with active\, participatory citizenship. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 243)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:753f6a82423e87dc367da71eaabc1618 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/753f6a82423e87dc367da71eaabc1618 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Building Norms & Strategies for Meaningful Student Dialogue DESCRIPTION:Participants will explore how student-created norms can build trust\, respect\, and accountability before engaging in Socratic Seminar. By giving students ownership of the expectations for discussion\, educators can foster meaningful student-led conversations\, strengthen communication skills\, and help students practice respectful\, diplomatic dialogue. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating a classroom culture where students feel confident sharing ideas\, listening to others\, and engaging in productive academic discourse. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Nielsen Library (Room 315)\, 1701 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:ceac9c24cc71110f7ef35eb576d95754 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/ceac9c24cc71110f7ef35eb576d95754 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Building Safer Schools Together: Regional Safety PLC DESCRIPTION:Creating safe\, secure\, and supportive school environments requires collaboration that extends beyond district lines. This kickoff session marks the official launch of the San Luis BOCES Safety Director Professional Learning Community (PLC)—a regional network dedicated to empowering school safety personnel\, district leaders\, and community partners.\nIn this interactive session\, participants will examine recent state-level school safety trends\, share critical local needs\, and contribute to shaping our regional support strategy. Together\, we will establish a collaborative calendar for upcoming PLC meetings\, targeted professional development sessions\, and resource-sharing opportunities tailored specifically to the unique needs of San Luis BOCES districts.\nWhether you are a seasoned Safety Director or simply passionate about school safety in your community\, your voice is essential to building a safer future for our students. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 204)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:616bd43b56ec357fa0ad16cc5e86036e URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/616bd43b56ec357fa0ad16cc5e86036e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Ensuring Student Work Authenticity in an AI World DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on how teachers can ensure student work authenticity in the exploding world of AI. The main focus will be on \;preventing \;inappropriate AI use by students to complete assignments rather than on after-the-fact detection. The session will begin first with a presentation of valuable techniques and tools teachers can use and then will open up for a round-table discussion where all participants are welcome to share ideas they’ve found that work well for them. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 387)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e9b85a4f01d8b595076472edead07a08 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/e9b85a4f01d8b595076472edead07a08 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Frontline Essentials for EXPEREINCED Special Education Teachers: Navigating Programs\, IEPs\, and Student Transfers in the San Luis Valley DESCRIPTION:This session provides a practical overview of key Frontline processes\, including how to open programs\, complete IEPs\, and process student transfers. We will also address common questions and walk through step-by-step solutions to ensure accuracy and confidence when using the system. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Nielsen Library (Room 302)\, 1701 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:19cccefb3595bfefa15ddbe73d5618d8 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/19cccefb3595bfefa15ddbe73d5618d8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Getting Started with ViewSonic & myViewBoard (Secondary Teachers) DESCRIPTION:Note that this session is geared towards Secondary Teachers\n\nTurn your interactive display into an active learning hub. In this hands-on session\, you’ll master the essentials of your ViewSonic panel and the myViewBoard ecosystem\, without the tech overwhelm. Learn how to navigate panel hardware\, access cloud files directly from Google Drive and leverage built-in annotation and whiteboarding tools to boost student engagement. Whether you are brand-new to interactive displays or looking to simplify your daily teaching workflow\, you’ll walk away with practical\, high-impact strategies ready for Monday morning. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Banquet Room)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2554a5189325c05886f46ad21902e044 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/2554a5189325c05886f46ad21902e044 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Hidden Cost of Achievement: Anxiety\, Burnout & Gifted Learners DESCRIPTION:Behind the appearance of effortless achievement\, many gifted learners experience significant anxiety\, perfectionism\, stress\, and burnout. The pressure to excel\, coupled with heightened sensitivity and asynchronous development\, can negatively impact both well-being and performance. Supporting gifted students requires intentional attention to performance-based perfectionism and school-related stress\, as these factors can affect both engagement and well-being (Grugan et al.). \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Business (218)\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:2163b3aced84afc23f08ab38960ba1ba URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/2163b3aced84afc23f08ab38960ba1ba END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Living with Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia a Personal Account DESCRIPTION:Most educators are aware of Dyslexia\, ADHD\, and Autism. However\, there are other disabillities that are not well known and it is vital to know how to identify\, test\, and accommodate students with disabillities such as dyspraxia and dyscalculia. This session would be most important for PE\, Math teachers\, and parents who may feel that their child may have these disabillities. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 304)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:e925845bd87394c5c4cce342ef90c80f URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/e925845bd87394c5c4cce342ef90c80f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Maximize Your Teaching! Classroom Strategies that Encourage Expected Behavior and Discourage Unexpected Behavior. DESCRIPTION:A Repeat Session from 2025-2026 SV Educators Conference:\nThis session will give K-12 school staff the opportunity to learn\, relearn several strategies to respond to expected and unexpected behavior in the classroom. The focus will be on evidence-based positive\, proactive\, and trauma infirmed strategies that support ALL learners. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 208)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:b3bbe2a413ed5e8b089dd891bcc872b2 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/b3bbe2a413ed5e8b089dd891bcc872b2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:One Classroom\, Many Brains: Supporting Neurodiversity & Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Come explore neurodiversity and acquire practical strategies for addressing student needs. You will be exposed to all of Colorado's disability categories. The focus will be on inclusive interventions and accommodations for students qualifying for special education services under the categories of Other Health Impairment (specifically ADHD)\, Serious Emotional Disability\, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 308)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:84d7c6c3c9f600e2f5a444b3f8cd9bf4 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/84d7c6c3c9f600e2f5a444b3f8cd9bf4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Our Blind Spot — What the AI Working World Actually Needs from Your Graduates DESCRIPTION:Right now is the easiest it will ever be to get a seat at the tables where the big decisions about AI are being made. The ethical frameworks\, the policies\, the rules about what AI should and shouldn't do are being written right now\, and educators and students NEED to be part of that conversation. But first\, they need to get to the level of literacy and proven impact to influence those rooms. Most are sitting it out because of clear ethical reasons\, because AI feels taboo\, or because they don't see themselves as "technical enough" to have a voice. That needs to change\, and it can.\n \;\n \;EF Education First found a way to change it. The world's largest education company with a global workforce built largely from former classroom educators has gotten many people to that table. These are sales\, marketing\, and operations professionals\, not early adopters\, not engineers. A year ago\, most of them would have called themselves non-technical. Today\, they are not only using AI properly\, they are the ones ideating and building some of the highest-value use cases across the company\, and they are doing it with ethics front of mind.\nThe result is one of the highest recorded AI adoption rates across any industry. More importantly\, the people driving that adoption are the same people who were skeptical a year ago. They got to the table because someone taught them they belonged there.\n \;\nThat philosophy transfers directly to schools and districts. The professional development moment we are in right now is rare. People want to learn\, they need to learn\, and the barriers to entry are lower than they will ever be again. This session breaks down exactly how EF did it: the training philosophy\, the ethical framework\, the rollout sequence\, the failures\, and the specific methods that worked. Everything in this session can be applied to teaching your staff and students how to use AI in ways they can immediately bring into their personal and professional lives.\nYour students and educators should be at the AI table. This session shows you how to get them there.\n \;\n \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 301)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:175c86f61b46297111e9b47c061f1c94 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/175c86f61b46297111e9b47c061f1c94 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Playing with Sound: A New Tool for All Teachers to Help Kids Have Fun with Computational Thinking DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop\, teachers will play with Mflow\, a free\, publicly available tool created at the University of California\, San Diego that helps students discover computational thinking through sound. Mflow is easy to learn and fun to use: students can build rhythms\, create sound stories\, and make ideas come alive through sound. Because it is highly adaptable\, teachers can bring Mflow into many subjects\, not just music or computer science. Teachers from all grade levels and content areas can benefit from this session. Not only is MFlow a tool for creative instruction\, but as a bonus\, it’s also a tool to help meet technology-focused RANDA quality standards! Presented by \;Victor Minces\, creator of Mflow\, neuroscientist of music\, and sound artist. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Adams State University Art Department (Room 227)\, 401 Richardson Ave\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d3dce9c83aacf30a57c2cab97baddffd URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/d3dce9c83aacf30a57c2cab97baddffd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Project-Based Learning: Engaging Students for the Future DESCRIPTION:PBL offers ready-to-use\, standards-aligned PBL project units with built-in support—helping teachers save time\, grow in confidence\, and ignite student engagement\, while leaders see consistent\, successful implementation across classrooms and schools. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Room 109\, Second Floor)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:8c974f38d7d25f731b385421b69366a2 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/8c974f38d7d25f731b385421b69366a2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Strategies for Deeper Thinking: With a Little Help from AI DESCRIPTION:Getting students to think deeply requires more than asking the right question. It requires giving them strategies for making their thinking visible. In this interactive K–12 session\, we’ll explore two high-impact instructional strategies: generating and defending claims and examining errors in reasoning. Participants will experience both strategies as learners and explore practical ways to adapt them across grade levels and content areas. We’ll also explore how AI can make planning for these kinds of learning experiences more efficient while keeping teacher expertise\, instructional decision-making\, and human interaction at the center. Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies\, examples\, and AI prompts they can put to work right away. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 101)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:7b17b8a35ffc48d10aac8c9e5ff5f648 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/7b17b8a35ffc48d10aac8c9e5ff5f648 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Strengthening Support DESCRIPTION:A session about how the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley can support and bridge the gap for the student's needs past the school day that is modeled after a typical club program. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Business (217)\, Adams State University SEQUENCE:0 UID:9507017a94e95097c87b850f9125d214 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/9507017a94e95097c87b850f9125d214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:The Golden Thread: Connecting the Pieces of the IEP DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on connecting student needs throughout the IEP. Participants will look at how evaluation data\, present levels\, skill-based goals\, accommodations\, services\, and progress monitoring should work together to create a meaningful skill-focused IEP.  \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building ( Room 302)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:6653a6698f800870fcf33154ddc7daec URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/6653a6698f800870fcf33154ddc7daec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Think Like a Maker: Bringing STEAM and Art Into Any Classroom DESCRIPTION:This interactive session shares practical\, hands-on ways to integrate STEAM and the arts into any subject area. Participants will explore adaptable activities such as Morse code bracelets\, 3D pen design challenges\, air-dry clay modeling\, and LEGO based problem solving that naturally connect to math\, science\, ELA\, social studies\, and technology.\nDesigned for educators of all grade levels and content areas\, this session focuses on affordable materials\, student engagement\, and real-world problem solving. Attendees will leave with ready to use ideas and strategies for adapting activities to different ages\, abilities\, and classroom settings\, no art background required. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Room 140\, Second Floor)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:56fe1f039c673207f721ce32af201d9b URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/56fe1f039c673207f721ce32af201d9b END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Work DESCRIPTION:Explore trauma-informed practices that help create safe\, supportive\, and predictable classroom environments for children when impacted by trauma. Learn practical strategies for recognizing trauma responses\, building trust\, supporting emotional regulation and promoting a positive learning environment. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 281)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:d90955f508e420b805b5b0a150e00cca URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/d90955f508e420b805b5b0a150e00cca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Understanding Colorado Teacher Licensure: Pathways and Next Steps DESCRIPTION:Gain a clear understanding of Colorado’s educator licensure system and what it means for your career. This session highlights key pathways—including alternative\, initial\, and professional licenses—as well as options for adding endorsements and meeting renewal requirements. Learn how teachers can expand their credentials through endorsement pathways such as adding elementary education\, special education\, or secondary content areas by demonstrating content competency through coursework\, exams\, or multiple measures. Whether you are just starting out or planning your next move\, you’ll leave with practical guidance and a clear path forward. CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 306)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:cbc530c4f4a481f81365ee21296ad89d URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/cbc530c4f4a481f81365ee21296ad89d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:Using AI to Increase Classroom Engagement- Targeted for Elementary Teachers DESCRIPTION:I want to present on: Using AI ->\; Elementary Classroom Engagement \;\n\n\nSomethings I've used AI for to increase student engagement that I want to share with educators in the valley include:\nVarious ABC charts to fit my students interest and increase their engagement: for example a lego themed ABC chart. \;\nColoring sheets that fit the graduate profiles for our school district\, a coloring sheet for our social contract we made as a class\, a coloring sheet of me as their teacher\, etc.\nVisually appealing slides for our daily schedule \;\nAI generated choice/menu boards for elementary students- gives them voice and choice in various subject areas.\ndifferentiating reading materials for students all on the same topic\ndifferentiating lessons- a visual version\, an extension\, a challenge version\, a version with sentence stems\nUse AI to create student responses or misconceptions for lesson planning\nFunny things to add humor and increase engagement \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:McDaniel Hall (Room 117)\, 1500 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:0bcdc86ead349b546ca805bcf38367f1 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/0bcdc86ead349b546ca805bcf38367f1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T194000Z DTEND:20260911T203000Z SUMMARY:What I have learned about Implementing the Collaborative Classroom Series DESCRIPTION:Using the resources of the Collaborative Classroom series to support the implementation and daily lesson instruction without stress and anxiety. \; CATEGORIES:COMMON LOCATION:Student Union Building (Room 301)\, 1603 First St\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:2b3cd32809192cea65e2326ae2d2b9b7 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/2b3cd32809192cea65e2326ae2d2b9b7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260905T063824Z DTSTART:20260911T205000Z DTEND:20260911T220000Z SUMMARY:Get On The Bull: Navigating The Line Between Grit & Burnout DESCRIPTION:Bull riding is one of the most extreme sports in the world. But each day\, educators face challenges that are just as intimidating as a 1600-pound bovine. With burnout rates among educators topping 50%\, it’s clear that our schools need solutions to manage these pressures. In this program\, Dallin walks audiences through an interactive journey to find their own personal line between grit and burnout\, so they can stop being so exhausted and overwhelmed all the dang time. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Richardson Hall (Auditorium)\, Richardson Hall\, 208 Edgemont Blvd\, Alamosa\, CO 81101\, USA SEQUENCE:0 UID:33a4f87e76968a40304441ddbbe5c3f2 URL:http://slvfalleducatorsconference2026.sched.com/event/33a4f87e76968a40304441ddbbe5c3f2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR