Olathe Summer Conference 2025: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

12:30pm CDT

Getting Math Games in Students' Hands LIMITED

Wednesday May 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

This session you will learn how to effectively add hands on math games to your classroom. You will take away a list of math games students can play in your classroom with peers.

Speakers

Crystal Bader

3rd grade teacher, Millbrooke Elementary

I am a 3rd grade teacher and have taught in Olathe for 7 years. I have gotten the chance to teach Kindergarten through 3rd grade. I have a 2 year old daughter and a 4 year old son who gets to start kindergarten this August in Olathe. I love attending summer conference and leading... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 1310

Elementary

Audience Elementary

10:00am CDT

Screens, Stress, and Support: Navigating Youth Mental Health in a Digital World LIMITED

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

Room 1310

In today’s hyperconnected world, digital media plays a powerful role in shaping the mental health of young people. This interactive 90-minute session equips educators with the knowledge and tools to better understand the complex relationship between digital media use and student well-being.
We’ll explore current research and trends around screen time, social media, and digital behavior, with a focus on early signs of mental health concerns. Participants will engage in breakout discussions and complete a "Digital Self Tech Check" to reflect on their own media use and perspectives.
Educators will walk away with:

A deeper understanding of how digital media impacts youth mental health
Strategies to foster digital well-being in the classroom
Approaches to support students across developmental stages

Ready-to-use conversation starters and classroom activities

Speakers

Jared Avilez

Johnson County Mental Health

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 1310

All

Audience All

12:30pm CDT

How to Make Writing in Wit & Wisdom Fun and Tie in Key Components from Writers' Workshop LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT

Room 1310

In this session you will learn how to bring some key elements from Writers Workshop into the writing you do in Wit & Wisdom. You will take away ideas and strageties to incorporate in your own class to give students a little more choice in how they complete the writing in the Wit & Wisdom lessons.

Speakers