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Olathe Summer Conference 2025
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Bridging the Gap: Creating Systems to Support Teachers in Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Student Success LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Room 1316
Ever wonder how evidence-based practices can lead to direct student benefit? Hear from district coaches, teachers, and students on how strong systems of support foster a nurturing environment for evidence-based practices and lead to improved student outcomes. Practitioners will explore how to adapt proven strategies to their own educational contexts, paving the way for enhanced student success.
3 outcomes – Participants will:
  1. Identify opportunities to foster relationships amongst colleagues leading to improved systems of support.
  2. Understand how providing preventative support to teachers with evidence-based practices leads to direct student benefit.
  3. Be familiar with free resources to implement and scale an evidence-based practice proven to increase student engagement 
Speakers
avatar for Leslie McKinley

Leslie McKinley

PBIS Coach, Olathe School District
A dedicated educator with 25 years of experience, she has served as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and school counselor. Currently a PBIS Coach, she supports schools in cultivating positive, inclusive learning environments. Passionate about student success, she specializes... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Will McDowell

Dr. Will McDowell

PBIS Coach, Olathe Public Schools
PBIS Coach, Longtime Educator, Believer in Culture and Belonging
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Rhianna Penner

1st Grade Teacher, Olathe Public Schools
This is Rhianna's 10th year as an educator, spending 9 of them in 1st grade. Rhianna currently teaches at Tomahawk. Her favorite part of teaching 1st graders is the special relationships she gets to build with them and watching them grow emotionally, academically, and socially throughout... Read More →
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Jacky Williams

Research Project Coordinator, University of Kansas-Juniper Gardens Children's Project
Jacky Williams is a Research Project Coordinator at Juniper Gardens Children’s Project (JGCP) and serves as a National Trainer and Coordinator of CW-FIT. Jacky joined the JGCP team in January of 2020. Prior to joining our team at JGCP, Jacky taught 2nd, 6th, 7th and Elementary Special... Read More →
Thursday May 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Room 1316
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