InnEdCO 2025: Full Schedule

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

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Monday June 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

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

Creating DEI Magic in the Classroom

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

PEAK 15 / 16

Why should DEI should always be a part of classrooms? Join interactive discussions about how/when to think about DEI in classroom design, lesson planning, classroom activities, and assessments.

Speakers

Gina Francalancia-Cancienne

InnEdCo Ambassador & Teacher/Instructional Leader, Prairie View High School (27J)

I am currently teaching 9th and 12th grade English, manage a SpEd caseload of 26 students, I am also the Instructional Leader for special education and the gifted and talented coordinator at Prairie View High School in Brighton, Colorado. Previously I have taught MS English and US... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12)
Audience Role Classroom Teachers
Learning Pathway Accessibility Belonging Equity Empowerment and Inclusion

3:15pm MDT

Unwrapping CTE and Pathways

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

PEAK 15 / 16

This session will provide attendees with an overview of state CTE, provide guidance to obtain a CTE Authorization, and get state approval for a pathway: State CTE vs CTE vs Vo-Tech, Pathways, Authorizations, CTSO, CTA, Perkins funding, WBL, etc.

Speakers

Mark Gregory

Colorado River BOCES

Monday June 9, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Administrators / School Leaders, Teacher Education
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Leaders / Admin
Learning Pathway Career Technical and Essential Skills

9:45am MDT

Vision Boards: Personal, Professional, and For the Students

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT

PEAK 15 / 16

Unleash your potential! We'll craft compelling visual representations of your professional and personal goals. Explore techniques, from repurposed art to digital tools. This will be hands on to fuel collaborative inspiration, for yourself & your students.

Speakers

Heather Neylon

Anna Freeman

Tuesday June 10, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary, Administrators / School Leaders
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Creativity Productivity and Storytelling

1:00pm MDT

From Class to Competition: Launching & Leading with Robotics

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

PEAK 15 / 16

Learn to launch and grow a district-wide VEX Robotics program while hosting competitions! Gain tips on supporting schools, student engagement, and developing and implementing competition events.

Speakers

Kathrine Bianchini

Brian Dino

Instructional Coach, Denver public Schools

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience 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, Leaders / Admin, Librarians, Special Education
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI

2:15pm MDT

Video Game Skill Tree: Game-Based Creation in Core Curriculum

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT

PEAK 15 / 16

Students excel in video games and many struggle to extract the value of this skill. Students are more engrossed in their learning when using video games to communicate. The video game skill tree nurtures gaming skills into art and career readiness.

Speakers

Brian Dickman

Erik Leitner

Tuesday June 10, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT
PEAK 15 / 16

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP

Audience Intermediate (3 - 5/6), Middle School (5/6 - 8), High School (9 - 12), Post-Secondary
Audience Role Classroom Teachers, Coaches, District Level Coordinators, Librarians
Learning Pathway Computer Science Computational Thinking and AI