Connection, Purpose, Progress- MCS-BSU Innovation Summit: Full Schedule

Co-regulation is a mutual act of creating calm between two people. In this session, we will focus on what regulation is, techniques to use to help regulate others and yourself, and how much power there is in modeling self-regulation. We will cover what self-regulation is and how to model it for students. We will also discuss focused attention practices (ways to quiet the brain to better focus) and...
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Speakers

Jessica Johnson

School Counselor, Grissom Elementary School- Muncie Community Schools

Jessica Johnson is the School Counselor at Grissom Elementary School. This is 15th year in the profession, and she has worked at the High School, Middle School, and Elementary levels. She is a MCS Alumni, having graduated from Southside High School in 2002, and loves sharing strategies... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Fabulous Fluency

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Discover why fluency is the ultimate bridge to reading comprehension in the elementary classroom. In this engaging session, you will explore the latest data and powerful research that highlight why daily fluency practice is essential for young learners.We will equip you with a curated toolkit of ready-to-use classroom resources designed to boost speed, accuracy, and expression. Plus, you will gain...
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Speakers

Angela Butler

Master Teacher, MCS

Master teacher at EWA

Lesleigh Denniston

Interventionist at EWA, MCS

Interventionist at EWA

Megan Miller

First grade teacher, MCS

First grade teacher

Tiara Taylor

First grade teacher, MCS

First Grade Teacher

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1

9:40am EDT

ILPs 101: How to Read and (Realistically) Implement Accommodations for ELs

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Want some practice in interpreting and applying ILPs to better serve our English Learner students? We'll examine two ILPs at different proficiency levels and practice applying them across content areas in small groups with time for Q&A at the end. (High School/Middle School Focus)

Speakers

Camille Engle

ENL Teacher at Muncie Central High School and Northside Middle School, Muncie Community Schools

ENL teacher at Muncie Central High School and Northside Middle School.

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Research Cycles: From Whole Class to Independent Project Writing

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

In this session, Amy will share a research cycle instructional routine as well as review the IDOE Research Writing Rubric.

Speakers

Amy Heath

Instructional Coach, Muncie Community Schools

Amy Heath is an instructional coach and a former Research Fellow for BSU. Her research interests include emergent literacy, integrated instruction, and writing.

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1

9:40am EDT

The Participation Power Hour

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Experience engagement instead of just hearing about it. Through interactive ELA/math activities, collaboration, and movement, teachers will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use ideas that spark participation, deepen learning, and bring energy to the classroom. (K-5 based session, although some middle school teachers could find some of the activities beneficial.)

Speakers

Tori Hernandez

Assistant Principal, Muncie Community Schools

Hello! My name is Tori Hernandez, and I am the assistant principal at East Washington Academy. I am a former 4th grade teacher, lifelong learner, and EXTREMELY passionate about engaging students. I have been in education for 10 years, married to my best friend, and just welcomed our... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Tree Planting Activities with Students

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Participants will learn about the successful planting of trees with student groups at Muncie Central during Civics Day / Week since 2023 and with the Grissom Student Council in 2026. All of the steps will be described including identifying appropriate locations, requesting utility markings, selecting and obtaining tree seedlings native to East Central Indiana, preparing the appropriate tools...
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Speakers

Allen Kidd

Japanese Teacher, Careers Teacher, World Language Department Chair, MCHS Recycling Club Sponsor, Muncie Central High School

Allen Kidd has been teaching Japanese here since 2005 and was the 2022~2023 Muncie Central High School Teacher of the Year. He has served as sponsor of the MCHS Recycling Club since it was founded by students in 2008.Kidd grew up off the grid in northeastern Minnesota near Canada... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1

9:40am EDT

Understanding Grief

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

The point of this session is to better understand the impact loss has on children, and to better equip you on becoming more comfortable with the uncomfortable topic of grief. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is something we all will have to deal with, but people are sometimes nervous to start the conversation, or do not feel like they know what to say. We will explore how to have hard...
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Speakers

Jessica Johnson

School Counselor, Grissom Elementary School- Muncie Community Schools

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1

9:40am EDT

What does IQ really mean? Understanding “intelligence” to support universal design for learning

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Working memory? Fluid Reasoning? Processing Speed? What do they really mean and how do they impact learning? This session aims to provide a basic understanding of the components of “intelligence” and how you can use those components to support all learners despite ability level. By exploring how we learn, we can target instruction to students’ intellectual strengths to support their...
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Speakers

Shelby Pavelka

School Psychologist, Muncie Community Schools

Shelby has been a school psychologist with Muncie Community Schools for the last six years. She's worked across age groups from preschool to high school. From special education evaluations to behavioral support to leading MTSS teams, she works with teachers and students to support... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:40am - 10:35am EDT

Session 1