EPIC 2026

EPIC 2026

TBA

Implementing Restorative Practices in the ClassroomMolly Sarbacker-Favour The Science of HappinessMara Sjodin Boosting Vocabulary InstructionDeanna Jahnz Beyond Teacher Feedback: Practical Peer-Assessment, Self-Assessment, and AI-Assisted ApproachesJackie Stevens Discovery Boxes - Combine Learning With FunKelly Gams Fishbowl Friday -- classroom engagement and discussionAllie Gosen Increasing Student Engagement in SecondaryChristina Forga More Than a Bargain: How Thrifting Teaches Global ResponsibilityAshley Nelson Powerful Teacher Language: Setting Expectations and Engaging Learners Effective Vocabulary Instruction for All Learners (K–12)Mary Spaulding Incorporating Native American Literature in the ClassroomJory Magel Lower Elementary sight word activitiesJenni Gmahl Making Statistics Come Alive (And Culturally Responsive)Amanda Stenberg Native Studies in Pine County in grades 4, 5, 6David Sprunk • Birdie Dunckley • Laura Yost Manthey PBISAnna Black-Asmus Ready, Set, Co-Regulate!Tatum Reitter • Taylor Stevens Recognize, Reach Out, Save a Life- Suicide PreventionCassie Gaede Secondary Disciplinary LiteracyMary Spaulding Special Education Law and Practice for General EducatorsDeb Bursell Use Diffit to adapt texts to your students' reading levelsKay Edberg What the EF? An Overview of Executive Function (EF) Skills and Tier 1 Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning in your ClassroomJennifer Casey, LBA, BCBA • Jackelyn Bekius Financial SuccessJoe Kluenenberg Gentle Yoga GymAngela Vaught Staff WellbeingMegan Perry Straight Jacket MemoriesJonathan Nelson When Can I Afford to RetireGeorge Leistikow • Rory Bluhm Your retirement system - TRAJoe Kluenenberg 3-D ModelingTim Schlichting CyberSecurity for EveryoneBill Groskreutz Utilizing Canva in the ClassroomRebecca Matson

7:30am CST

Breakfast & Registration Upper & Lower Commons

8:30am CST

The Art and Science of Memorable Teaching AuditoriumMatt Miller

10:00am CST

EfficienTEACH: Teach Better and Save Time for What Matters Most AuditoriumMatt Miller What's New Google?Jeremy Mikla

11:00am CST

8 Techy Ways to Make Class UNFORGETTABLE (Secondary) AuditoriumMatt Miller Elementary (PK-6) Lunch Upper & Lower Commons

12:00pm CST

8 Techy Ways to Make Class UNFORGETTABLE (Elementary) Auditorium Secondary (7-12) Lunch Upper & Lower Commons

1:00pm CST

Transforming Learning in an Age of AI: A SAMR Approach to AI Classroom IntegrationJeremy Mikla

1:50pm CST

Snack Break Upper & Lower Commons

2:10pm CST

Alternative Education Program Collaboration TimeAshley Espeseth Counselor Networking GroupKatie Hartl English Teacher Collaboration and Discussion (Middle and high school) Kinder Collab (PK invited too if interested, can breakout to our own groups if seems appropriate)Maggie Rens Perkins Grant Discussion (Collaboration Session)Ashley Nelson SLP CollaborationMelanie Becken • Lori Braiedy • Erika Olson SPED Best Practice (Collaboration)Elizabeth Denzine World Language Teacher Collaboration and Discussion AI Test Kitchen: Hands on Recipes for Innovation (and Food)Jeremy Mikla Worksheet to WOW: 20+ Ways to Upgrade Your Worksheet AuditoriumMatt Miller