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Tuesday, June 2
 

8:00am EDT

Registration & Coffee
Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Fabiani Theater
Speakers
TS
Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Fabiani Theater

8:30am EDT

Welcome & Keynote
Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Fabiani Theater
Megan Johnson is an experienced educator with 19 years of teaching in upper elementary classrooms. She currently teaches fourth grade at Central Elementary School in Plainfield, Indiana. Known as a strong instructional leader, Johnson is respected by colleagues, families, and the broader community for her dedication to student growth and her joyful, relationship-centered approach to learning. ...
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MJ
2I
Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am EDT
Fabiani Theater

9:30am EDT

The Ethical AI Writing Tutor
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Best 262
AI tools have integrated into our classrooms whether we want them to or not. As teachers, we need to embrace, not demonize, AI by teaching our students how to use these tools ethically and responsibly. AI is able to work with you, not against you, as a writing tutor to help students gain valuable feedback. This does not replace you as the teacher or the peer review process, but rather gives...
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AH
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Best 262
  AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education, Learner Engagement & Success

9:30am EDT

The Magical School World of A.I.
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Ford 226
Join this 45-minute session to discover hands-on ways educators can use AI to make teaching more efficient, engaging, and authentic. Drawing on experiences from three years of 7th-grade science teaching, a year of substitute teaching, and a recent college course, the session introduces tools like SchoolAI, MagicSchool AI, and Perplexity Pro for classroom management, faster grading, and deeper...
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Speakers
MA
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Ford 226
  AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education, Learner Engagement & Success; Monitoring Student Learning

9:30am EDT

The Teacher’s Studio: Create, Craft, and Curate
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
The Mill, Makerspace in SDI
Utilizing Trine’s state of the art makerspace, The Mill, and a variety of provided materials, spend some time exploring your creativity to enhance your classroom with custom door signs or name plates. If your style is too great to be limited to school, come make bespoke jewelry or a personalized crossbody phone lanyard. 
Speakers
TS
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
The Mill, Makerspace in SDI
  AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education

9:30am EDT

They Didn't Student Teach: A Supportive Playbook for Growing Non -Traditional Staff
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
SDI 328
Teacher shortages have shifted the landscape of our schools. Today, we welcome passionate alternative-route and non-traditional educators who bring immense enthusiasm but have limited classroom experience. While traditional mentoring can overextend veteran teachers, this shift presents a wonderful opportunity to rethink how we support new staff without sacrificing our core culture. This practical...
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Speakers
avatar for Kaitlyn Reese

Kaitlyn Reese

CEO/Founder, Modern Leadership
Kaitlyn Reese -
Leadership Consultant | Literacy Coach Coordinator | MTSS Administrator |With nearly a decade of experience in education, I am dedicated to building supportive and effective learning environments. As a Literacy Coach Coordinator and MTSS Administrator, I specialize in instructional l... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
SDI 328
  Educational Leadership, Learner Engagement & Success

9:30am EDT

Behavior Is Communication: Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies for Today’s Classrooms
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Ford 312
Students carry invisible stories into our classrooms every day. Trauma affects attention, behavior, emotional regulation, and relationships—often in ways that are misunderstood as defiance or disengagement.T his practical 45-minute session equips educators with immediately usable trauma-informed strategies that maintain high expectations while increasing emotional safety. Participants will learn...
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Speakers
CE
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Ford 312
  Learner Engagement & Success

9:30am EDT

Canva Tips & Tricks
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Best 264
Join this session to learn how to navigate the world of Canva and content design at an introductory level. This session will cover the basics of Canva and the functions it can serve in an educational setting. You will learn how to navigate the platform, utilize unique tools and create quality content that can be beneficial for organizing your own lesson plans as well as those forward-facing...
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Speakers
MG
LR
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Best 264
  Learner Engagement & Success

9:30am EDT

Park But Doesn't Fly
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Best 263
This professional development session focuses on strengthening inclusive practices through practical, sustainable strategies. Participants will explore how individualized expectations, programming, and placements create equitable learning opportunities that honor each student’s strengths and stretches. The session emphasizes starting small—identifying simple, high-impact strategies that can be...
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Speakers
JC

Julie Culver-Smith

K-1 Applied Skills Teacher, NEISEC/MSD Steuben
I teach in an inclusive classroom.  We are focusing our attention on blurring educational lines and doing what is best of ALL individual students-"This Is Us".
JW
JS
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Best 263
  Learner Engagement & Success, Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility

9:30am EDT

Peer Response: The Blind Leading the Blind
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
SDI 309
Peer feedback is a common assignment at most levels of education.  However, learners struggle to be successful.  The trick is to change the way we think about this skill and how we teach it.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12zuZ_DBMP0DRMATsGbv4wOq0y4XsN9UPyA9rGiDv1eY/edit?usp=sharing
Speakers
SS
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
SDI 309
  Learner Engagement & Success, Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility

9:30am EDT

Making Sense of the Science of Reading in Grades 3-5
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Fabiani Theater
With growing conversation around the Science of Reading, many elementary educators are left wondering what it truly means for their classrooms. This session is designed to bring clarity, not overwhelm. We will break down the research in a practical way, with a specific focus on building comprehension in grades 3–5. Participants will explore how background knowledge, vocabulary, and literacy...
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MJ
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Fabiani Theater
  Literacy & the Science of Reading

9:30am EDT

Extracting Excitement: Delectable DNA, Essential Oils, and Bath Bomb Engineering
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Fawick 143
Get ready to explore chemical and biochemical engineering through hands-on extraction activities your students will love! This interactive session begins with a relatable, real-world look at what chemical and biochemical engineers actually do and why their work impacts everything from medicine to food to everyday products. Participants will then dive into three engaging activities: extracting DNA...
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Speakers
avatar for Amanda Malefyt

Amanda Malefyt

Professor, McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, Trine University
Extracting Excitement Overview Presentation pdf
Extraction Activity Summaries with NextGen Standards pdf
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Fawick 143
  STEAM, Learner Engagement & Success

9:30am EDT

Unlocking Student Potential Through Executive Function
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
SDI 318
This presentation focuses on strategies that support executive function skills for students with and without disabilities. It will also focus on how we can use executive function skills to support the whole child and in a culturally responsive way.
Speakers
avatar for Chelsea Superczynski
Tuesday June 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
SDI 318
  Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility, Learner Engagement & Success; Educational Leadership

10:30am EDT

Inside Trine Tours
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Various Locations
Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Various Locations

12:00pm EDT

Lunch
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Whitney Commons
Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Whitney Commons

1:30pm EDT

Getting Started with Babblebot in the Classroom
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ford 226
This mini lesson introduces teachers to Babblebot and how it supports effective literacy instruction. We’ll begin with an overview of what Babblebot is and how it is designed to strengthen foundational reading skills. You’ll learn how Babblebot aligns with the Science of Reading and supports structured, evidence-based literacy practices. We’ll also share details about the curriculum we use...
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Speakers
avatar for Kyczar Aalbregtse
CH
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ford 226
  AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education

1:30pm EDT

The Teacher’s Studio: Create, Craft, and Curate
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
The Mill, Makerspace in SDI
Utilizing Trine’s state of the art makerspace, The Mill, and a variety of provided materials, spend some time exploring your creativity to enhance your classroom with custom door signs or name plates. If your style is too great to be limited to school, come make bespoke jewelry or a personalized crossbody phone lanyard. 
Speakers
TS
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
The Mill, Makerspace in SDI
  AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education

1:30pm EDT

Pathways to Possibilities
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SDI 318
I will be discussing the dual enrollment opportunities available at Trine University, including our degree-specific pathways and CTE pathways designed to help students get a head start on their college education. I will also cover important topics such as transfer credit, transcripts, and the Indiana College Core. There will be time for questions, and I’m happy to answer any general questions...
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Speakers
avatar for Samantha Fulton
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SDI 318
  Educational Leadership

1:30pm EDT

Inspire Your Students w/ a Campus Visit
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ford 308
Attending college puts you on a great path for life. The college experience is way more than the subject you study. Visiting campus while in secondary school can motivate and inspire you to get to the next level. Real life experiences can make an intangible idea less abstract.
Speakers
BD
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ford 308
  Learner Engagement & Success, Educational Leadership

1:30pm EDT

Level Up Learning: Game On for Middle School Review!
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ford 332
Ready to press start on purposeful review? This high-energy session equips future and current middle school educators with practical strategies for designing and facilitating engaging review games that reinforce standards while boosting student retention and motivation. Participants will explore how to transform traditional test prep into inclusive, interactive experiences using team-based...
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Speakers
avatar for Trista Deel

Trista Deel

A 6th-grade math and science teacher, Trista Deel has been an educator and tennis coach at Clark-Pleasant Middle School for four years. She grew up in Bryan, OH and earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary and special education from Trine University, where she also played tennis... Read More →
Level Up Learning Presentation pdf
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Ford 332
  Learner Engagement & Success, Monitoring Student Learning

1:30pm EDT

Raising the Bar in your Classroom
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SDI 328
What if one of your biggest goals this year was to intentionally raise the bar for both yourself and your students? In this session, educators will explore how to move classrooms beyond simple compliance and into true commitment to learning. Participants will learn how to build strong relationships, establish meaningful classroom expectations, and create a culture where students feel safe to take...
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Speakers
AJ
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SDI 328
  Learner Engagement & Success, Monitoring Student Learning

1:30pm EDT

Renaissance Teaching : Developing Your Art While Delivering the Science of Learning
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SDI 309
How are we teaching in ways that inspire and impact, as well as instruct, in explicit, systematic ways? How are we staying close to curriculum and seeing ourselves in our instruction? It's a lot to think about and even more to live, day in, day out. This session aims to provide do-able, fail-safe strategies and offer methods of instruction that both supports research-based...
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Speakers
CL
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
SDI 309
  Learner Engagement & Success, Literacy & the Science of Reading

1:30pm EDT

The Science of Connection: Practical Strategies for Authentic Student Engagement
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Best 263
Join Alison and Anni as they explore the latest neuroscience behind building authentic, meaningful connections with students. Backed by research, their insights focus on practical and effective strategies that educators can apply immediately in their classrooms. Discover how understanding the brain can transform student engagement, improve behavior, and create a positive learning environment....
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Speakers
AB
AA
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Best 263
  Learner Engagement & Success, Educational Leadership; Learner Engagement & Success; Monitoring Student Learning

1:30pm EDT

Supporting Autism in Middle School
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Best 262
We often say, 'If you have met one person on the Autism Spectrum, you have met one person on the Autism Spectrum.' This statement reminds us that each student with ASD is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. Evidence-based strategies are essential in supporting students on the spectrum, and when you build programs that are relationship-focused, interventions begin to meet...
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Speakers
avatar for Anna Feller
AJ
Supporting ASD in Middle School. Slides pdf
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Best 262
  Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility, Learner Engagement & Success; AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education

1:30pm EDT

The Architecture of Resilience: Implementating Trauma-Sensitve Design in K-12 Schools
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Shambaugh 210
Beginning with the biological, environmental, and sociocultural aspects of traumatic experience on learners and how they can typically manifest in the classroom, using relevant, real-world examples. Specific strategies from the Trauma and Learning Policy Initiative and the Center for Responsive Schools will be covered. Participants will analyze their current environment and...
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Speakers
AT
Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Shambaugh 210
  Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility

2:30pm EDT

AI as a Tool for Differentiation and Engagement: Strengthening Tier 1 Without Overwhelming Teachers
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Ford 226
Remember when Google first arrived in schools? Teachers were unsure, students were curious, and policies needed to be updated. AI is at that point. It is already part of student learning, the question now is: how do we leverage it effectively? This session focuses on using AI not only to increase student engagement but also to meaningfully differentiate instruction at the Tier 1 level....
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Speakers
avatar for Kaitlyn Reese

Kaitlyn Reese

CEO/Founder, Modern Leadership
Kaitlyn Reese -
Leadership Consultant | Literacy Coach Coordinator | MTSS Administrator |With nearly a decade of experience in education, I am dedicated to building supportive and effective learning environments. As a Literacy Coach Coordinator and MTSS Administrator, I specialize in instructional l... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Ford 226
  AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education, Learner Engagement & Success; Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility

2:30pm EDT

The Teacher’s Studio: Create, Craft, and Curate
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Mill, Makerspace in SDI
Utilizing Trine’s state of the art makerspace, The Mill, and a variety of provided materials, spend some time exploring your creativity to enhance your classroom with custom door signs or name plates. If your style is too great to be limited to school, come make bespoke jewelry or a personalized crossbody phone lanyard.
Speakers
TS
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
The Mill, Makerspace in SDI
  AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education

2:30pm EDT

Culture, Clarity, and Consistency: The Leadership Formula for School Success
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Ford 332
What separates struggling schools from thriving learning communities? It’s not just talent—it’s leadership. In this engaging and results-driven session, Dr. Tora Townsend unpacks the three essential pillars of effective school leadership: culture, clarity, and consistency. Drawing from over 20 years of experience transforming schools and leading high-performing teams, Dr. Townsend will share...
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Speakers
DT
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Ford 332
  Educational Leadership

2:30pm EDT

Esports – a new academic tool
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Esports Arena
Esports is more than competition. It is a powerful academic tool that connects student passion with purposeful learning. This breakout session explores how structured Esports programs cultivate highly transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, data analysis, and time management. By engaging students through something they genuinely love,...
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Speakers
JG
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Esports Arena
  Learner Engagement & Success, STEAM; AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education

2:30pm EDT

How Threshold Greetings Benefit Learning
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
SDI 328
Threshold greetings have been proven to increase student engagement and build community. This session will look further into why we should be using threshold greetings and how we can effectively implement them in our classrooms. Attendees will understand how these greetings can help build rapport and take a daily “pulse” of the classroom, while simultaneously setting expectations for the day...
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Speakers
KH
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
SDI 328
  Learner Engagement & Success

2:30pm EDT

ML Strategies and Awareness
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Best 263
You will be exposed to different experiences in the classroom and other student environments that come with highly diverse cultures. Awareness of obstacles and attributes that appear when multiple different cultures come together in a school/classroom, while considering different levels of English proficiency. We will then lead off from that concept to how you can adhere to different students'...
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Speakers
avatar for Max Nieszala
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Best 263
  Learner Engagement & Success, Educational Leadership; AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education

2:30pm EDT

Fluency: Bridging the Gap from Phonics to Fluency
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
SDI 309
We’ve taught the code—now how do we help students find the rhythm? Transitioning from choppy, sound-by-sound blending to effortless reading is one of the most critical leaps in early literacy. This  breakout session will focus on how educators can help students build automaticity in reading.  Participants will explore how to use decodable books in different ways to not only build...
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Speakers
SN
MC
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
SDI 309
  Literacy & the Science of Reading, Learner Engagement & Success

2:30pm EDT

Creating Certainty for Anxious Learners
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Best 264
Do you have trouble getting your neurodivergent learners to engage in your lessons? Do they shut down or explode seemingly out of nowhere? This session will include simple strategies the Dynamic Minds Academy team uses to build certainty and reduce anxiety for our learners on the spectrum, as well as neurotypical students who lack confidence in their abilities.
Speakers
SB
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Best 264
  Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility, Learner Engagement & Success

2:30pm EDT

Equity by Design: Ensuring All Learners Have Access to Learning
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Ford 312
Equity in education is not about giving every student the same thing-it is about designing systems, instruction, and environments so that every learner has meaningful access to learning. This session will provide educators with practical, research-based strategies to proactively design instruction that meets the diverse academic, behavioral, and executive functioning needs of all students....
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Speakers
avatar for Raihanne Garrett

Raihanne Garrett

3rd-5th Special Education Teacher, MSD of Steuben County
I am entering my 14th year in education and my third year back in the classroom as a special education teacher. My experiences in general education, administration, and gifted education have shaped my belief that every student can succeed with the right supports. I am passionate about... Read More →
avatar for Steph McFerron

Steph McFerron

K-2 Behavior Self-Contained Teacher, MSD of Steuben County/NEISEC
Hi, I’m Steph, and I’m wrapping up my 7.5th (basically 8th!) year in education! I’m also a proud Trine University alum, so I’m especially excited to be back joining this conference for the second year. I’ve spent my entire teaching career in a self-contained K–2 behavioral... Read More →
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Ford 312
  Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility

2:30pm EDT

Utilizing Technology when Writing IEPs
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Best 262
Are you a Special Education teacher learning how to navigate the new IEP system? Wanting tips and tricks on quality items to include in your report? Do you have 30+ kids on your caseload and need quick ways to track accommodations, behaviors, IEP goals. Are you looking for new information to add to a current IEP and needing to get quick input from other teachers and outside agencies and resources....
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Speakers
avatar for Carol Fike

Carol Fike

Special Education teacher
Carol Fike has been a Special Education teacher at DeKalb High School for 12 years. At DeKalb High School, she teaches Developmental Reading (remedial English) and Applied Careers (portfolio class for students that are off diploma track) in addition to being a Resource teacher. When... Read More →
JR
Tuesday June 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Best 262
  Universal Design for Learning/Accessibility, AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Innovation in Education; Monitoring Student Learning

3:30pm EDT

Social Hour & Giveaways
Tuesday June 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
MTI Center

Tuesday June 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
MTI Center
 

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