USD 475 WINFest '26: Full Schedule

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9:50am CST

Monday February 16, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am CST

Strengthen instructional coherence across grade levels by aligning K–12 ELA standards vertically, ensuring a clear progression of skills and knowledge for all students.

Speakers

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 9:50am - 10:50am CST
B104

Session 1

Audience All Staff (PK-12)
Frontline Activity Link District PD Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

11:00am CST

Student Engagement- Apathy and Motivation (NTU)

Monday February 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CST

B104

Prepare to learn strategies for working with students expressing disinterest in the classroom and seemingly lacking the motivation to be successful. Explore strategies for engaging the apathetic and unmotivated learner.
NOTE: This course is open to all and fulfills a New Educator PD requirement

Speakers

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 →

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 →

WINFest Apathy and Motivation 2026 pdf

Chapter 7 Self Assessment Checklist pdf

Five Ways to Fight Student Apathy pdf

8 Tips to Overcome Student Apathy Article pdf

15 Ideas to Engage Your Apathetic Students pdf

NTU Session 3 Graphic Organizer Motivation and Apathy docx

Monday February 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
B104

Session 2

Audience All Staff (PK-12)
Frontline Activity Link District PD Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

1:30pm CST

Engage the Early Learner: Integrating Play, Conversation, and Proactive Practices

Monday February 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST

B104

This session will explore practical, developmentally appropriate strategies that strengthen learning from early childhood through first grade. Participants will learn how to integrate purposeful play into their instruction and increase high-quality conversations that build language and thinking. The ultimate goal is to leave with practical tools to boost active learning.

Speakers

Brittany Scott

Elementary Classroom, Early Childhood

Brittany Scott has a strong passion for supporting teachers and students throughout the district using evidence-based practices.

Aubrey Johnson

Elementary Classroom, Ware

Monday February 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
B104

Session 3

Audience Early Childhood
Frontline Activity Link District PD Frontline Education (mylearningplan.com)

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