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Olathe Summer Conference 2025
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Wednesday, May 28
 

10:00am CDT

Getting Ready for i-Ready: Launching Middle School Math with Confidence of Key Instructional Features (Session 1) LIMITED
Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 1322
Big changes are coming next fall! In this session, you'll get a first look at the new i-Ready Middle School Math program. We’ll walk through the structure, instructional components, and digital tools designed to support student growth and teacher clarity. Learn how i-Ready can help you meet the diverse needs of your learners while making math more engaging and meaningful. Come with questions, leave with clarity—and get ready to launch with confidence! (Device required.) 
Audience: All staff supporting Middle School Math Instruction in OPS 
Speakers
KA

Kalli Asikainen

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
EW

Eddie Wright

Professional Learning Specialist: iReady, Curriculum Associates
Professional Learning Specialist 
AE

Andrea Eby

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
MW

Megan Whitworth

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
JW

Justin Williams

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
KU

Kelly Ulmer

Math Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools
Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 1322
  Middle School Math

12:30pm CDT

i-Ready in Action: Deepening Your Middle School Math Implementation to Drive Meaningful Student Experiences (Session 2) LIMITED
Wednesday May 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 1322
Ready to take your i-Ready Middle School Math implementation to the next level? This session builds on the introduction to i-Ready, diving deeper into the program's features and how to maximize its impact in your classroom. We’ll explore effective strategies for using i-Ready’s assessments, lessons, and reports to differentiate instruction, monitor student progress, and drive meaningful growth. Whether you're preparing for next fall or looking for ways to improve your current practice, this session will help you bring i-Ready to life for every learner. (Device required.) 
 
Audience: All staff supporting Middle School Math Instruction in OPS who have either piloted the resource or have attended Session 1 at 10am. 
Speakers
KA

Kalli Asikainen

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
EW

Eddie Wright

Professional Learning Specialist: iReady, Curriculum Associates
Professional Learning Specialist 
MW

Megan Whitworth

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
KU

Kelly Ulmer

Math Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools
Wednesday May 28, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 1322
  Middle School Math

2:30pm CDT

i-Ready Implementation: Hands on Time with i-Ready Resources for Middle School Math (Session 3) LIMITED
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 1322
This is your chance to get hands-on and refine your i-Ready Middle School Math implementation! Bring your questions, challenges, and ideas as we dive into a dedicated work session. You’ll have time to explore the program, adjust your plans, and receive personalized support. Whether you're looking for troubleshooting tips or strategies to enhance your teaching, this session will help you feel fully prepared for a successful launch and continued growth with i-Ready.(Device required.) 


Audience: All staff supporting Middle School Math Instruction in OPS who have either piloted the resource or have attended Session 1 at 10am. 
Speakers
KA

Kalli Asikainen

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
EW

Eddie Wright

Professional Learning Specialist: iReady, Curriculum Associates
Professional Learning Specialist 
AE

Andrea Eby

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
MW

Megan Whitworth

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
JW

Justin Williams

Instructional Coach, Olathe Public Schools
KU

Kelly Ulmer

Math Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools
Wednesday May 28, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 1322
  Middle School Math
 
Thursday, May 29
 

8:00am CDT

IXL 1.0: Boosting Math Growth with Purposeful Practice LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Room 1322
Have you been intentional about your students’ IXL usage? Research shows that purposeful use of IXL is linked to increased student performance on assessments like the KAP and ACT. In this session, we’ll explore how to move beyond random practice and leverage IXL as a strategic tool to reinforce instruction, target skill gaps, and track meaningful progress. Learn how to use data to drive decisions—and make every minute on IXL count. 
Target Audience: All Teachers with IXL Accounts and Access 
Speakers
KU

Kelly Ulmer

Math Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools
KS
Thursday May 29, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Room 1322
  All

10:00am CDT

IXL 1.0: Boosting Math Growth with Purposeful Practice LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 1322
Have you been intentional about your students’ IXL usage? Research shows that purposeful use of IXL is linked to increased student performance on assessments like the KAP and ACT. In this session, we’ll explore how to move beyond random practice and leverage IXL as a strategic tool to reinforce instruction, target skill gaps, and track meaningful progress. Learn how to use data to drive decisions—and make every minute on IXL count. 
Target Audience: All Teachers with IXL Accounts and Access 
Speakers
KS
KU

Kelly Ulmer

Math Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools
Thursday May 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Room 1322
  All

12:30pm CDT

IXL 2.0: Effectively Implementing IXL for ALL Learners LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 1322
Are you currently using IXL with K–12 students and looking for ways to better assess, support, and analyze student learning—especially during WIN Time or MTSS Math? 
In this session, participants will explore how IXL can be strategically used to meet the needs of all learners within Olathe’s MTSS framework. You’ll learn how to differentiate content effectively, discover tools to support direct instruction, and engage in hands-on practice with IXL analytics to inform your instructional next steps. Participants will also learn how to align IXL Skill Plans with data from FastBridge and iReady, as well as state standards, KAP, and district-adopted textbook resources. 


Note: If you're new to IXL, we recommend attending one of the morning introductory sessions before joining this one. 
Target Audience: All Teachers with IXL Accounts and Access 
Speakers
KU

Kelly Ulmer

Math Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools
KS
Thursday May 29, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 1322
  All

2:30pm CDT

IXL 2.0: Effectively Implementing IXL for ALL Learners LIMITED
Thursday May 29, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 1322
Are you currently using IXL with K–12 students and looking for ways to better assess, support, and analyze student learning—especially during WIN Time or MTSS Math? 
In this session, participants will explore how IXL can be strategically used to meet the needs of all learners within Olathe’s MTSS framework. You’ll learn how to differentiate content effectively, discover tools to support direct instruction, and engage in hands-on practice with IXL analytics to inform your instructional next steps. Participants will also learn how to align IXL Skill Plans with data from FastBridge and iReady, as well as state standards, KAP, and district-adopted textbook resources. 


Note: If you're new to IXL, we recommend attending one of the morning introductory sessions before joining this one. 
Target Audience: All Teachers with IXL Accounts and Access 
Speakers
KS
KU

Kelly Ulmer

Math Facilitator, Olathe Public Schools
Thursday May 29, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 1322
  All
 
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