Olathe Summer Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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

10:00am CDT

Let's DO Social Studies! LIMITED

Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT

Join this intriguing session to explore what it truly means to be actively engaged in social studies. Participants will be immersed in doing social studies and creating an inquiry-based classroom of young historians in which students investigate questions and search for evidence. Educators can expect to walk away with ready-to-implement activities, strategies and ideas that underscore high quality instruction in social studies.

Speakers

Julie Fishburn

K-12 Social Studies Coordinator, Olathe Public Schools

K-12 Social Studies CoordinatorDistrict AIM and AVID Support2024 Liberty Bell Award Recipient, Johnson County Bar AssociationEdCamp Johnson County Founding Team Member and PresenterBachelors Degree: History EducationGraduate Degrees: Special Education, and Curriculum & Instruction Field... Read More →

Rachel Swearengin

5th Grade Teacher, Olathe Public Schools

5th Grade Teacher Regency Place ElementaryAuthor of Making Time for Social Studies: A Four Step Processfor Unit Planning in the Elementary ClassroomField Educator for KSDE (HGSS-History, Government, Social Studies)Adjunct Professor for ESU (Social Studies Methods)2023 Kansas History... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 1321

Elementary

Audience Elementary

2:30pm CDT

A Pathway to Leadership in Education LIMITED

Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Room 1321

Join this session to learn a step-by-step process for exploring and obtaining opportunities for increased leadership experience within and beyond your building. Identify strategies that will open doors for sharpening your leadership skills and refining the craft of leading in education by making a personalized implementation plan.

Speakers

Julie Fishburn

K-12 Social Studies Coordinator, Olathe Public Schools

Julie Miller

Science Coordinator, Olathe Public Schools

Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 1321

All

Audience All

8:00am CDT

Olathe AIM / AVID Teachers, Counselors and Administrators (ONLY) LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT

Room 1321

Join this session if you are an AIM or AVID teacher, counselor or administrator to spend time collaborating as a team or across buildings.
(I would like to host this session at the IRC.)

Speakers

Julie Fishburn

K-12 Social Studies Coordinator, Olathe Public Schools

Thursday May 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Room 1321

Olathe AIM/AVID Teachers Counselors and Administrators

Audience Olathe AIM/AVID

12:30pm CDT

Reimagining Career Readiness: Olathe Public Schools' Career Pathways Rebranding and Innovation Campus Preview LIMITED

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

Room 1321

Join us for an in-depth look at Olathe Public Schools' comprehensive rebranding of its high school career readiness programs. This session will explore the unification of the 21st Century Academies, Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC) programs, and Comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways under the cohesive "Career Pathways" model. Designed to align with high-demand industries, this model offers students personalized, hands-on learning experiences, industry-standard resources, and real-world partnerships to prepare them for post-secondary success.
Attendees will also receive an exclusive preview of the forthcoming Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus, set to open in Fall 2025. This state-of-the-art facility will house 6 of our current programs being relocated to this campus. Discover how the Innovation Campus will enhance the district's commitment to preparing students for their future careers through cutting-edge programs and facilities.
Whether you're an educator, counselor, or administrator, this session offers valuable insights into the district's strategic approach to career readiness and the exciting developments on the horizon.

Speakers