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Monday, February 16
 

2:40pm CST

*Principals/Inst Coaches* It looks like fun, but I have no idea what you did!
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A131
Come be an elementary music student for a lesson! You will be taught a music lesson with explanations of what we are doing and why it is important. This session would be perfect for those who want to be creative, make music or learn how to better observe and evaluate music teachers. The target participants are instructional coaches, and administrators.
Speakers
avatar for KELLY BALLARD

KELLY BALLARD

Elem-Vocal Music, Eisenhower
I am really enjoying helping my students create music and folk dance. I am attending a zoom book study over the book, Elementaria, which is a practical handbook to the Orff-Schulwerk pedagogy. Spring is around the corner and garden season is almost here! I am currently finishing up... Read More →
WINFest Session 2026 It looks like fun but I have no idea what you did pdf
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A131
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Behavior Is Communication: Understanding Trauma in the Classroom REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B119
This course will help us shift from just seeing behaviors in the classroom to understanding the nervous system for our students and for ourselves. We will define the term “trauma,” articulate the prevalence and nature of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), describe the stress response system and how the brain responds to stress or a potential threat. Then we will spend much of our time focusing on awareness and application of the 4 Pillars of Applied Educational Neuroscience and other Co-Regulation practices from The Regulated Classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Hoover

Katie Hoover

Mental Health Intervention Liason, JCHS

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Megan Hewitt

Counselor, Spring Valley
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Matthew Sagartz

Mental Health Intervention Liason, HD Karns

WinFest 2026 Behavior is Communication pdf
Four Pillars of AEN pdf
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B119
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Building Brilliance: Strengthening Staff Capacity for Success REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A113
This session explores strategies for strengthening staff capacity while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. Participants will learn how to cultivate shared ownership, build individual and team strengths, and create supportive structures that empower educators to grow with confidence
Speakers
MR

Miranda Russell

Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood

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Megan Sage

Social Worker, Early Childhood
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A113
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Building Parent Community
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A117
We all have those difficult times working with colleagues, admin and students...but the most challenging can be with Parents. This is a share session where we discuss the importance of building parent and community relations and the positive impacts that will take place in the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Scruggs

Bryan Scruggs

Principal, Early Childhood

avatar for Veronica Wait

Veronica Wait

Elementary Principal, Ware
avatar for Christa Grider

Christa Grider

Elementary Classroom, Seitz
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A117
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Building Thinking Classrooms - Toolkit #2
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A109
Extension of Session #1 - Topics covered in Toolkit #2 are Consolidation, Meaningful Notes, CYU (Check Your Understanding) - Curricular Tasks and Thin-Slicing
Speakers
AS

Angie Stika

Mathematics Teacher, JCHS
Freshman Success Academy mathematics teacher at Junction City High School.
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A109
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Creating Virtual Spaces using DelightEx (formerly CoSpaces)
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B128
In this hands‑on session, you’ll set up your DelightEx account, build a classroom, and create your first assignment. Explore project spaces—Habitats, Food Webs, Historical Figures, ELA storytelling, Rube Goldberg machines, and more—perfect for boosting engagement across subjects.
Create a space and try out block or Python coding, and get a sneak peek at DelightEx’s new AI features that make learning even more interactive.

Presentation Link
Speakers
avatar for Laura Keim

Laura Keim

Instructional Technology, USD 475
Laura Keim is an Ed Tech Coach at USD 475. This is Laura’s eighth year in the district as an instructional technologist and her 19th year as an educator. She enjoys working with teachers to integrate technology into the classroom as well as working with students of all ages. She... Read More →
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B128
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Every Minute Matters: Maximizing Instructional Time in Early Childhood & Kindergarten (SPED and Gen. Ed)
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B117
his presentation focuses on practical strategies for Early Childhood and Kindergarten educators (General education and Special Education) to maximize instructional time throughout the school day—without adding more minutes to the schedule. We’ll explore how intentional routines, smooth transitions, and developmentally appropriate structures can significantly increase learning opportunities for young students. The session will highlight how small adjustments in daily flow—such as visual schedules, transition cues, embedded learning moments, and classroom environment design—can reduce downtime and help students stay engaged. We’ll also look at ways to turn naturally occurring moments (lining up, cleaning up, moving between centers, bathroom breaks, recess transitions) into opportunities for language development, social skills practice, pre-academic skill reinforcement, and independence-building. Participants will: Review the impact of transition time on total instructional minutes. Learn methods for minimizing lost time and preventing behavior concerns during transitions. Explore high-impact routines that support consistency and student autonomy. Identify ways to embed academic and social-emotional learning seamlessly into transitions. This session is designed to support Special Education and General Education- Early Childhood and Kindergarten teachers, paraprofessionals, in creating smooth, efficient, and predictable classroom days that maximize every learning moment for young learners.
Speakers
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Marlene Gomez

Early Learning/Elem SPED Coord., USD 475
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B117
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

From Winter Doldrums to Deep-Learning: Project-Based Learning That Ignites Engagement in the 3-5 Classroom
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B102
When we design projects that ask students to solve real problems, we pull them into a creative learning cycle that strengthens communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students engaged in project-based learning consistently show higher academic achievement and greater readiness for future careers. Even as AI becomes more prevalent in education, these skills remain irreplaceable for real-world application and meaningful work. And just as important, project-based learning is fun. It energizes instruction, deepens student engagement, and makes assessment more meaningful as teachers watch learning unfold through a finished project. In this presentation, participants will:
Explore the definition of project-based learning and understand its history.
Discuss examples from a 5th-grade classroom.
Evaluate their curriculum for upcoming opportunities to implement project-based learning.
Design next steps to take to put a project-based learning idea into action.
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Motley

Ashley Motley

5th Grade Teacher, Seitz
Just joined the 5th grade team at Seitz Elementary and teach social studies and science. Teaching in K-12 is my second career! I worked in career services in higher ed for 12 years before switching paths.
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B102
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

How to Turn Your Block Schedule from Disaster to Success! REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S125
Teachers will leave with useful tools to successfully plan for an 80 minute block.
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Dettmer

Nancy Dettmer

Counselor/Scholarship & Internship Spec, JCHS
avatar for Lindsay Murphy

Lindsay Murphy

English Language Arts, JCHS

Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S125
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

i-Ready – ELA Data Analysis and Resources (Title I Schools/Lit Lab Teachers) REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S105
Teachers will analyze data from Diagnostic 1 to 2 and how to best use the resources with that data. 
Speakers
EW
avatar for Jennifer Hansen

Jennifer Hansen

District ELA Specialist, USD 475
Jennifer is a USD475 ELA Specialist and a LETRS District Trainer. She has been teaching for 25years.
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S105
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Imagine, Create, Learn: Arts Integration for the Elementary Classroom REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S121
Blending the arts with academic content helps students think more deeply and express their understanding in unique ways. This interactive session will show how embedding fine arts experiences into core subjects can enhance creativity, engagement, and critical thinking. You’ll leave with cross-curricular lesson ideas and resources you can implement right away.
Speakers
DK
avatar for Kristina Castillo

Kristina Castillo

Ed Tech Coach, USD 475
Kris Castillo is an Ed Tech Coach at Geary County Schools. This position gives her a chance to get out into school buildings to work with teachers and students on integrating technology to increase student engagement and learning opportunities. Kris is a veteran in education with... Read More →
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S121
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Injury Prevention: Movement Dysfunction and Strength and Conditioning
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
Aux
Dr. Mitch Keating will speak about movement dysfunction from elementary aged students to high school students and ways to prevent injury by adjusting the way our students move in PE/Weights Class/Athletics
Speakers
MK
CJ

CALLIE JONES

School Nurse, Sheridan
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
Aux
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Leadership at ALL Levels:  The Importance of Teacher Leadership (McRel’s roles/responsibilities of leaders)
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S110
Speakers
JG
AS

Alicia Scofield

Director, Geary County
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S110
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Moving Students Up the Engagement Continuum with Top 20 Tools
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S106
This presentation shows how Top 20 Thinking strategies connect with the Engagement Continuum and how these combined tools can help students remain “above the line” in their thinking and engagement. All would benefit from this presentation. Whether you work with elementary, middle, or high school.
Speakers
JP

JULIA PRESLEY

Elementary Classroom, Lincoln
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S106
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

New Online Resources in Science (FOSS)
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A130
Participants will explore some of the new and exciting resources available on FOSSweb. They will have the opportunity to interact with the Digital Teacher Guide, look at creating Custom Assessments and Exit Cards, as well as exploring resources for the specific modules that they teach.
Speakers
CW
AK

Anneliece Kowalik

District Specialist, USD 475
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A130
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Oppositional Defiance Disorder
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S120
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral condition that extends beyond typical childhood defiance and can significantly impact learning and relationships in school settings. This session will help participants recognize the key characteristics of ODD and understand how it presents in educational environments. Participants will also learn practical, evidence-based strategies for responding to and reducing oppositional behaviors to support positive student outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Kassi Dunlap

Kassi Dunlap

Special Education Behavior Consultant, USD 475
Scripts ODD and more (1) docx
TheODDClassroomGuideStrategiesToolsandSolutionsforSpecialEducation 1 pdf
ODD Quick Reference Handout pdf
whats behind behavior strategy jpg
ABC Duration Intensity Data 2 docx
Working with ODD Students pptx
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S120
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Positive Student Interaction: Interacting Positively and Correcting Fluently (NTU)
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B104
Explore the importance of reflecting upon the types of interactions held with students in the classroom, learn strategies for balancing your interactions, and know the five key components to establishing a positive classroom culture and environment. NOTE: This course is open to everyone and meets New Educator PD requirements.
Speakers
AP

Angela Pond

ELEM-Instructional Coach, Spring Valley
Angela Pond is currently an instructional coach and has experience teaching first and third grade. Supporting teachers with classroom management, building relationships, and creating a postive classroom culture through the use of the Safe and Civil Schools resources is one of her... Read More →
EB

Erin Bohanan

MS-Instructional Coach, JCMS
Erin Bohanan has been an instructional coach at Junction City Middle School for 4 years after being a coach at the elementary level for 12 years. Erin has created professional development opportunities based on evidence based best practices. Teachers have seen great improvements in... Read More →
JF

Jordynn Fields

Grade 3, Spring Valley
Basic Five Observation Form Revised pdf
CHAMPS Repro 6 2 ROI Monitoring Time of Day pdf
Repro 5 1 Basic 5 Benchmarks pdf
Session #2 Graphic Organizer Positive Interactions docx
WINFest Positive Interactions Session 2 February 2026 pdf
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B104
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

RAMP (Recognizing and Addressing My Part): A Consistent, Restorative System for Behavior Support
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S102
RAMP is Fort Riley Middle School’s restorative approach to behavior that focuses on teaching, repairing relationships, and restoring rather than simply punishing. The goal is to help students recognize the impact of their choices, build accountability, and learn the skills needed to be successful members of our school community.
Speakers
AH

Allie Henry

Middle School Assistant Principal, FRMS
KB

Kathleen Brennan

Middle School Principal, FRMS
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S102
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Stress‑Free Productivity: Applying GTD to Manage Workload and Focus on What Matters Most REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A103
This session, based on David Allen’s “Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity,” introduces the GTD system as a practical way for K–12 educators to reduce stress and stay focused on what matters most for students. Participants learn to use the five GTD steps—Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, and Engage—with simple tools and weekly habits so “open loops” move into trusted systems instead of being carried mentally, supporting wellbeing and a culture of reliability across the school. The session offers concrete solutions to universal challenges—unfinished tasks, frequent interruptions, and competing priorities—in both elementary and secondary settings.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Boxberger

Samantha Boxberger

Asst. Band Instructor-SE, JCHS
Samantha Boxberger is a music educator and performer from Leavenworth, KS. She is in her 10th year of teaching overall, and 9th year teaching at JCHS. During her first year, she traveled between FRMS and JCHS. Mrs. Boxberger graduated from Kansas State University in the Fall of 2015... Read More →
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A103
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Teaching Culturally Diverse Students (NTU)
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B116
Prepare to teach the culturally diverse students in your classroom by learning varying cultural norms, educational strategies and factors that affect the culture of your classroom. NOTE: This course is open to everyone and also counts for New Teacher University requirements.
Speakers
SP

Susan Pender

District EL Specialist, USD 475
Susan Pender was an ELL teacher for 14 years and is now the District EL Specialist currently in her sixth year in that position.
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
B116
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

The Effects of Screentime on Young Minds in the Early Childhood Classroom
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A116
We live in a digital world, surrounded by computers and 24-7 easy access to technology. This session will explore the effects of screentime on young children as it relates to what we know about brain development during this critical stage in life. Participants will also explore strategies for engaging young children that don't involve screentime.
Speakers
SW

Stephanie Waterman

Early Childhood Coordinator, USD 475
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A116
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Using AI for teaching. Making life Easier REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A102
This class will give you confidence to use AI to help with lesson planning, projects, rubrics, choice boards, structuring assignments to meet individual needs, and even aid with communcation. This will help you work smarter and not harder. In this workshop teachers will have time to become comfortable using AI in their classroom by working with AI to structure a lesson.
Speakers
MT

Melissa Thurman

CTE Health Science, JCHS
Easy AI Reference for Teachers pdf
WINFest Using AI pptx
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
A102
  Session 4

2:40pm CST

Where Your Money Goes and How it Grows REPEAT
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S122
Brad Veenendaal or Jordan Webb will present a detailed look at investments. There is confusion and a lack of understanding from people on what they are actually investing in. This presentation explains investments within a retirement account, what people own, and how it grows.
Speakers
PF
JC
Monday February 16, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm CST
S122
  Session 4
 

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