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2025 NevadaPhD
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Wednesday, August 20
 

7:45am CDT

Boosting Climate and Culture
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
Aimed for anyone in any building, to help build positive mindsets and build happiness within our respective buildings and help to build culture within our classrooms
Speakers
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Heidi Grimm

Nevada High School
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

Bringing LETRS into Daily Instruction
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
I'll talk about my letrs journey thus far (Units 1-4) and how I've incorporated pieces into my reading block. Independent learning session with a focus on LETRS.
Speakers
avatar for Catie Neuman

Catie Neuman

2nd Grade Teacher, Nevada Community Schools
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

Childhood Anxiety
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
This session will provide an overview of the eight different types of anxiety children may have. Information will be shared on how teachers can identify the signs and symptoms of anxiety as well as classroom strategies and techniques that can be used to support students with childhood anxiety.
Speakers
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Nicole Galliart

HS Special Education, Nevada Community School District
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

Educator Health and Wellness
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
Educator Health and Wellness - Focused around the book "Teach Happier this School Year." Brief overview of the book with specifics tips and tricks to help teachers teach happier this upcoming school year. 
Speakers
avatar for Kristi Kenealy

Kristi Kenealy

Elementary Music Teacher, Central Elementary - Nevada
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

Paras in your classroom
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
We will discuss ways that a para can and can not be used in your classroom and how to help you make the expectations clear for what you would like for their role to be in your room.  
Speakers
avatar for Kate Wieczorek

Kate Wieczorek

Secondary Math, Nevada Middle School
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Allison Duling

Middle School Behavior Specialist
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

STEM Extension Opportunities Using Brilliant
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
I would like to introduce the program "Brilliant" to math and science teachers. This program allows students to learn at their own pace and to pick what they learn about. I used it this year with my students. It was a great thing for my students who finished work quickly.
Speakers
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

The Senses Behind the Struggles: A Teacher’s Guide to Sensory Regulation
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
Why do some students shut down during circle time or bounce off the walls after recess? This session will unpack the basics of sensory regulation and how it affects student behavior, focus, and learning. Teachers will learn to recognize the signs of sensory dysregulation, understand the 8 sensory systems, and walk away with simple, effective strategies to support all learners. No special equipment or background in occupational therapy needed—just practical tools and a fresh lens for student behavior.
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Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

7:45am CDT

Teaching from a Full Cup: Recharging with Mindfulness
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
As you begin the school year it is important to have tools that will help sustain you in the challenging times and assist you in enjoying life in the present moment.  Take 45 minutes for yourself to experience mindfulness practices and feel more ready for day one!
Speakers
Wednesday August 20, 2025 7:45am - 8:30am CDT

8:45am CDT

Independent Study: Discovering Your Passion
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
You may choose this session one time over the two days.
Speakers
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

2nd Year Teacher Portfolio - REQUIRED for teachers entering their 2nd year at Nevada
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
If you are beginning your 2nd year with NCSD, this session is for you! We will introduce the portfolio you will hand in to your evaluator by March 1, and you'll have time to get started on it during this time.
Speakers
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Kirsten Weber

HS Mentor/English Teacher
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Meg Young

MS Art Teacher
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

Design Matters = Course Design from Drab to Fab
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
Want to create Canvas courses that look great and work for every learner? Learn to build accessible, visually engaging pages that support Universal Design for Learning (UDL) without needing to be a tech expert or designer using the  DesignPlus tool.
In this hands-on, teacher-friendly session, I’ll show you how to:
  • Use DesignPlus to create clean, organized, and consistent layouts
  • Add visual elements like banners and buttons to guide all types of learners
  • Build accessible pages that support screen readers, keyboard navigation, and more
  • Apply UDL principles to support student choice, engagement, and clarity
Whether you're just getting started or looking to polish your course, this session will help you design Canvas content that’s inclusive, engaging, and easy for students to navigate—because good design isn’t just about looks, it’s about learning for everyone.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

Building and Revising Formative Assessment
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
This session will talk about how to build formative assessments based on the summative assessments, as well as student strengths and struggles.  In addition, we will discuss how to get student by in to formative assessments as well as the reflecting/reteaching part of formative assessments
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Wessels

Jennifer Wessels

HS Math, Nevada Community Schools
I am a high school math teacher at Nevada High School. I have implemented executive functions successfully into my classroom for the benefit of my students and I am excited to share my learning.
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

Enhancing Problem Solving Abilities in Mathematics
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
We will dive into problem solving within our math standards using the CGI (cognitive guided instruction) strategies.  Throughout the session we will look at this student-centered approach and find ways to imbed asking smart questions based on what the students already know, building on their number sense, and uncovering and expanding every student's mathematical understanding. 
Speakers
avatar for Jill Adams

Jill Adams

1st Grade Teacher, Nevada Community Schools
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Kedra Hamilton

Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools
I have taught all grades K -4 since 2002 at Central Elementary School in Nevada, Iowa. My mission is to empower and excite those around me to confidently use their voice, take risks in order to grow, and make positive choices. I strive to nurture and inspire health, kindness, and... Read More →
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

Managing Your Google Drive: Tips for Organization & Efficiency
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
Is your Google Drive a digital junk drawer?  This session will provide you with strategies to streamline your Google Drive so you can stop wasting precious minutes playing the “What’s that document called?” game. Plus, you’ll get dedicated time to tidy up- no judgment, just organization and mild existential relief!
Speakers
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Amanda Myers

Elementary Teacher
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

8:45am CDT

SEL: Social Awareness
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT
I'll go over ideas and strategies I use in my classroom to encourage social awareness, especially when it comes to group work and group projects. 
Speakers
Wednesday August 20, 2025 8:45am - 10:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

Supporting All Learners: Pathways for Instructional Decison-Making in Special Education
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
This session will walk educators through the instructional decision-making process for students receiving special education services. We'll explore how to align instruction with IEP goals, understand the roles of various team members, and utilize data to support targeted interventions. Participants will gain clarity on how instructional adjustments are determined, how general education and special education staff collaborate, and how to ensure students receive access to grade-level content in meaningful and equitable ways.
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Teresa Kaloupek

High School Teacher
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

Charting Your Path: ICDP
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Reflect on your strengths, set meaningful goals, and create a personalized roadmap for growth. This session guides you in building a focused, actionable Individual Career Development Plan aligned with your professional aspirations and district priorities.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hillman

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools
Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →
avatar for Alycia Edson

Alycia Edson

8th Grade ELA Teacher
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

Cracking Open Your Toolbox
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
We all have our favorite “go-to” strategies that spark engagement in the classroom. This interactive session is all about sharing those tried-and-true ideas—and discovering new ones! Come ready to swap, share, and ‘steal’ inspiration you can take back to energize your own classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Niblock

Karen Niblock

MS Social Studies
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

Scaffolded Success: Differentiation in the General Education
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
This session will focus on practical strategies for differentiating instruction in the general education classroom to support both students with IEPs and the broader student population. 
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

Supporting English Learners in the Classroom
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
This session will introduce basic strategies to support English Learners as they learn academic content in the classroom.  
Speakers
avatar for Carla Creswell

Carla Creswell

Elementary ELL
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

Tech Tools for Formative Assessment
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
The focus of this session will be the use of technology tools to administer formative assessments. We will offer some tools we have used in our own classrooms. Also, work time will be offered for everyone to create their own formative assessments for the upcoming school year.
Speakers
avatar for Andy Kleeman

Andy Kleeman

HS Social Studies
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Tyler Struck

HS PE Teacher
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

10:30am CDT

SEL 101
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Emily Kruse

Emily Kruse

Elementary Counselor and District SEL Consultant, Nevada Community School District
RD

Randi Davis

3/4 MA Elementary Teacher
Wednesday August 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

11:30am CDT

Reflective Conversation #2
Wednesday August 20, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
You will have reflective conversations with your learning team over NevadaPhD sessions.
Wednesday August 20, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
On own
Wednesday August 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

1:30pm CDT

Teacher Work Time
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Work on your own in your classrooms.
Wednesday August 20, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
 
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