KEEP Conference 2026

KEEP Conference 2026

8:00am CST

Keynote KHS AuditoriumCassie Blickem • Dr. Kurt Rohlwing Full Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee KMAC 203Laura Garland

HMH Assessment Review & Math Team KMAC 226

Session 1: Imagine Learning Advanced Math Training KMAC 229

Session 1: McGraw Hill Emerge Pilot Training KMAC 228

9:15am CST

An Introduction to the ACT College & Career Readiness Systems: A Teacher/Administrator Overview KHS B103George Schlott

Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) Training for Educators KHS West GymNickey Franzen • Kaneville Fire Department

De-Escalation (Paraprofessionals) KHS Black Box TheaterMelissa Zimmerman

EdgeX Data-Driven Instruction Workshop KHS C136Kacey Wright

Fox Valley Career Center Experience (KHS) KHS FVCCBob Gosch

From Kaneland to College, Career & Community: Insights from Regional Leaders KHS C120Cassie Blickem

Future-Ready KHS B107

Large Group Games and Activities in the PE Classroom (K-12) KHS East GymIAHPERD Presenter Practitioners

Opening Doors Through Inclusive Practices KHS B102Catherine Johnson

Optimizing Assessment in Imagine IM (K-2) KHS C115Alexis Barnes

Q&A with Kurt KHS C110

Session 1: NoRedInk Implementation KHS C114

So you think you want to retire? KHS C133Dr. Chris Adkins

Teaching Every Learner: Merging Illinois EL Compliance with High-Impact Classroom Strategies KHS C134

Turning Data into Action: Student Data Chats with i-Ready K-5 KHS C116i-Ready Professional Development Consultants

Understanding Your Benefits: Maximizing What’s Available to You KHS C135Patti Reeder • Dr. Jackie Bogan

World Languages 7-12 KHS A105Michelle Jurcenko

Engaging with Problems of Practice KHS LibraryMing Shelby

1:00pm CST

6–8 MTSS Review & Research Phase KMAC 202

Assault and Battery: What You Need to Know KHS C133Dr. Chris Adkins

Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) Training for Educators KHS West GymNickey Franzen • Kaneville Fire Department

Connect, Explore & Bring Career Connections to Your Classroom! KHS A223Nikki Larsen • Kirstin Murphy • Kyle Jorgensen • Carmen Trotta

De-Escalation (Certified Staff) KHS Black Box TheaterMelissa Zimmerman

Finalsite Chat Refresher: Features, Notifications & FAQs KHS B106David Chavez

First Aid in the Classroom & Beyond KHS E123Janelle Mance

Fox Valley Career Center Experience (KMAC) KMAC FVCCBob Gosch

Full Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee KMAC 203Laura Garland

Future-Ready KHS B107

Game Day Friday KHS B105Deanna Tausch

Helping Students Find Their Best Fit at FVCC KHS C136Vida Martin • Morgan Goetschel

Optimizing Assessment in Imagine IM (3-5) KHS C115Alexis Barnes

Self-Led Professional Development for SLPs KHS B104Cassie Adams

Session 2: Imagine Learning Advanced Math Training KMAC 229

Session 2: McGraw Hill Emerge Pilot Training KMAC 228

Session 2: NoRedInk Implementation KHS C114

Small Group Games and Activities in the PE Classroom (K-12) KHS East GymIAHPERD Presenter Practitioners

Turning Data into Action: Student Data Chats with i-Ready 6-8 KHS C116i-Ready Professional Development Consultants

Understanding Your Benefits: Maximizing What's Available to You KHS C135Patti Reeder • Dr. Jackie Bogan

Unseen Documentary KHS AuditoriumNicole Bakalis

Using Data from ACT’s College & Career Readiness Assessments in Your Work with Students KHS B103George Schlott