Olathe Summer Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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10:00am CDT

Disproportionality – What is it? How did we get here? How can we use PBIS integration and Culture Setting to be a part of the solution? LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT

Room 1311

Following a positively reviewed presentation from Summer Conferences 2023 and 2024, Dr. Will McDowell and Kathleen Smith, Director of Culture and Belonging will co-present again this year as we explore additional reasons for historical disproportionate distribution of resources, punishment, and opportunity. The presenters will share historical facts that led to the outcomes within our school systems while also collectively sharing and creating solutions with the audience participation. The wise part is within us and we will find ways to allow for opportunity for all students.

Speakers

Dr. Will McDowell

PBIS Coach, Olathe Public Schools

PBIS Coach, Longtime Educator, Believer in Culture and Belonging

Kathleen Smith

Director of Culture and Belonging, Olathe Public Schools

Director of Culture and Belonging, Former teacher at Olathe Northwest

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 1311

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2:30pm CDT

Adolesence: A Drama, A Reality, and an Open Discussion of Experiences in Olathe, Kansas. LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Room 1311

This British Television psychological crime drama series created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham has elicited strong responses throughout the world. During this interactive presentation we will explore the themes in the four episodes through the lens of professionals, parents, adolescent students, and the you, the participant. We are all currently living or supporting people in this stage here in Olathe, KS. In the four stages of our presentation, we will explore the response of officials when something happens, the effect in school in the aftermath, the inner-thoughts young people need to process, and exploration as parents and community members in our response to so many factors. Our goal will be to acknowledge the challenges, but leave empowered with even stronger collective support for our adolescents.

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