InnEdCO 2025: Full Schedule

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11:00am MDT

AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

The session, led by an educator & attorney, will explore legal implications and complexities related to AI in schools. We will discuss privacy concerns, data protection, and compliance with COPPA and FERPA. We will look at some tools educators can use.

Speakers

Rachelle Dene Poth

Spanish and STEAM Educator, Consultant, Pennsylvania

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle specializes... Read More →

Poth AI and the Law Resources Document (2) pdf

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 5

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

11:00am MDT

How to Implement FIRST Robotics Throughout your District

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

PEAK 4

Join us to learn how Widefield District 3 and MCVSD 51 in Colorado have implemented FIRST Robotics programs for grades 1-12, with a plan covering professional development, administration, budgeting, IT, instruction, and hosting tournaments/festivals.

Speakers

Rebecca Parrent

FIRST LEGO League Challenge Program Delivery Partner, Colorado FIRST

Terri Brungardt

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 4

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

1:00pm MDT

From Panic to Possibility: Embracing AI in District 20

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

PEAK 14

Learn how we moved our stakeholders through the process of understanding what generative AI can offer to teaching and learning in year one. In year two, we empowered a year-long cohort of enthusiastic teachers to compare and evaluate various tools.

Speakers

Dianna Fricke

Digital Innovation Specialist, Academy District 20

I am a Digital Innovation Specialist and incoming Director for Digital Innovation Services at Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs. My team works together to support digital learning and innovation throughout our district. I have been in education for many years and have served... Read More →

Jessica Babbs

Digital Innovation Specialist, Academy District 20

I am a Digital Innovation Specialist in Academy District 20. I primarily support our elementary digital learning coaches, in addition to delivering professional learning for our teachers on how to meaningfully integrate technology into instruction. My background is in elementary teaching... Read More →

Cristen Hardin

Digital Innovation Specialist, Academy School District 20

I am a digital innovation specialist for Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs. I mostly work with middle schools, but I work with a team to support all schools in my district.

From Panic to Possibility InnEdCO 2025 pdf

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 14

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin
Learning Pathway Educational Leadership

1:00pm MDT

Trailblazing Sustainable AI Pathways in the Rockies

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

PEAK 1

Explore AI’s environmental impact through an immersive outdoor experience in the Rockies. Examine AI’s resource demands, Colorado’s sustainability efforts, and engage in active learning strategies for reducing AI’s eco-footprint in education and beyond.

Speakers

Kali Peracchia

DPS Tech and AI Instructor, Denver Public Schools

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 1

WALK & TALK (LEARNING HIKE)

Audience Early Childhood, Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Global and Modern Citizenship

3:15pm MDT

Navigating the Future: AI Implementation and Guidance in Education

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT

PEAK 17

As AI reshapes education, this panel of educators, administrators, and tech experts share creating and implementing AI policies. Topics include equitable access, data privacy, ethical issues, and preparing for an AI-driven learning environment. Here is a link to the slides and presenter resources.

Speakers

Jason Kelsall

Learning Systems Strategist, St Vrain Valley Schools

Jason Kelsall has 17 years of experience in public education. He has been an instructional coach, visual arts teacher, and technology educator, bringing a creative approach to problem-solving. He holds degrees in Visual Arts Education and Fine Art (Drawing) and a Master’s in Educational... Read More →

Andrew Gitner

Jeffco Ed Tech Specialist, Jeffco Public Schools

Andrew has taught English in Jefferson County Colorado since 2014. After teaching at a charter school for 3 years, Andrew Gitner was extremely insecure when he first got the job at Golden. He was convinced he would be fired at any minute for any reason because, you know, charter drama... Read More →

Antonio Vigil

Director of Innovative Classroom Technology, Aurora Public Schools

Born and raised in North Denver, Antonio is a servant leader who has taught in, learned from, opened up, transformed, and regenerated schools throughout the city and country over the past twenty-six years. As a throughline for all these professional experiences, Antonio has dedicated... Read More →

Patty Quinones

Senior Partner, Leadership & Innovation, Colorado Education Initiative

Kelly Sain

Chief Technology Officer, Thompson School District

Kim Zimmer

Instructional Director of Learning & Innovation, Aspen School District

As a Technology Integration Specialist for Avoca School District (Chicago area), Vail Mountain School and now working for Aspen School District, I have spent my 17 year career in educational technology supporting educators in grades K-12 with innovative teaching. As a curriculum developer... Read More →

Anita Moose

CTE/STEM/Design Teacher, Aspen School District, AHS

Anita teaches CTE/STEM and Design at Aspen High School. She’s been an educator for 26 years and was a technology integration specialist for 10 of those years. She’s taught elementary, middle and high school as well as CLD but her passion for STEM has brought her to a new challenge... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
PEAK 17

PANEL DISCUSSION

Audience Primary (K - 2), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Educational Leadership

9:15pm MDT

#InnEdCO2025 Drone Show Powered by St Vrain Valley School District Students!

Monday June 9, 2025 9:15pm - 9:45pm MDT

FIRST FLOOR - OUTDOOR TENT

Come and watch the drone show put on by the St Vrain student drone team. If you would like to meet the team, you can do so before or after the performance in the parking lot near the lunch tent.

Monday June 9, 2025 9:15pm - 9:45pm MDT
FIRST FLOOR - OUTDOOR TENT

INNEDCO PROGRAMMING

Audience Administrators / School Leaders, Early Childhood, High School (9 - 12), Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), Post-Secondary, Primary (K - 2), Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, IT Admin, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Innovative Approaches to Learning Curriculum and Assessment