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NKSD Back to School Kickoff
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Wednesday, August 27
 

11:10am PDT

LUNCH
Wednesday August 27, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm PDT
Wednesday August 27, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

AI for Secondary MLLs: Ensuring Access to Complex, Grade-Level Content
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
This session empowers Secondary teachers to leverage Artificial Intelligence in creating accessible, grade-level content across all subject areas for adolescent Multilingual Learners. Explore practical AI tools to adapt complex texts bridging languages, facilitating content comprehension and critical engagement. You'll leave with actionable techniques to make your secondary classroom more inclusive and effective, ensuring every Multilingual Learner can achieve academic success.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

AI for Young MLLs: Crafting Accessible Content & Engaging Elementary Learners LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
This session empowers Elementary teachers to leverage Artificial Intelligence in creating accessible, grade-level content and engaging learning experiences for young Multilingual Learners. Explore practical AI tools to adapt existing materials, bridging languages and facilitating content comprehension. You'll leave with actionable techniques to make your elementary classroom more inclusive and effective for every Multilingual Learner.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

AI-Powered Math: Custom Problems with Magic School for Groups & Collaboration LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Unlock the power of Magic School to instantly create targeted math examples and engaging story problems perfectly aligned with your specific standards and current lessons. In this session, you'll learn how to leverage these custom AI-generated resources to effectively facilitate short-term ability groups and foster dynamic collaborative problem-solving among your students. Walk away ready to enhance your math instruction with precisely tailored content designed to meet diverse learner needs.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Elevating Instruction in the Elementary Classroom with AI LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
This session empowers elementary teachers to strategically weave AI into their daily instruction using CKLA and i-Ready. Participants will explore practical ways to leverage AI for designing purposeful learning experiences and implementing innovative student engagement strategies. You'll leave with actionable techniques to enhance your core curriculum and foster a more dynamic, AI-assisted classroom environment.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Expert-Led MagicSchool Workshop: Integrating AI with Your Elementary District Resources LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Join expert MagicSchool Professional Development Facilitators for a dynamic, hands-on workshop focused on integrating MagicSchool tools directly with our district's adopted elementary curriculum and resources. Bring your current lesson plans and familiar materials to actively explore how MagicSchool can help you create supplementary activities, differentiate for young learners, and save valuable prep time. You'll leave with practical, ready-to-implement strategies for leveraging MagicSchool to enhance your teaching using the specific programs and resources you use every day.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Expert-Led MagicSchool Workshop: Integrating AI with Your Secondary District Resources LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Partner with expert MagicSchool Professional Development Facilitators in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed to integrate MagicSchool tools directly with our district's adopted secondary curriculum and subject-specific resources. Bring your unit plans and content materials to actively explore how MagicSchool can assist in developing dynamic lessons, differentiating for diverse adolescent learners, and streamlining your workflow. You'll leave with practical, ready-to-implement strategies for leveraging MagicSchool to enrich your instruction using the specific programs and resources from your content area.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Lightening the Load with Google Gemini: Practical AI Strategies & Personalized Tools LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Discover how Google Gemini can serve as your versatile AI partner in the K-12 classroom, helping you brainstorm innovative lessons, draft engaging content, and differentiate instruction. This session explores Gemini's core capabilities for enhancing daily teaching practices and introduces "Gems" as a powerful way to create personalized AI assistants. You will leave with strategies to craft effective prompts for diverse educational needs and responsibly integrate Gemini's features to enrich learning experiences and streamline your workflow.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Reaching Each Student: AI for Effective Differentiation & Personalization LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Discover how Artificial Intelligence can empower you to meet the diverse needs of every student in this session designed for all K-12 teachers. Explore practical AI tools and actionable strategies that make differentiating instruction and personalizing learning pathways more accessible and impactful. You'll leave equipped with innovative techniques to tailor content, adjust pacing, and provide targeted support, fostering greater student engagement and success for all learners.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Responsive Teaching with Solara: AI, Data, and Individualized Instruction LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Discover how Panorama Solara’s AI can revolutionize your approach to meeting individual student needs through real-time data. This session empowers classroom teachers to utilize Solara's built-in tools and innovative AI chat feature to deeply engage with the progress of up to five students. You will leave equipped to harness 'just-in-time' student information in meaningful ways, gaining actionable insights to effectively tailor your instruction and ensure every learner thrives.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Unlock Elementary Magic: Effective AI Prompt Writing in MagicSchool LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Elevate your MagicSchool expertise by delving into the science of effective AI prompt writing, tailored for the elementary classroom. This session will equip you with strategies to craft precise and creative prompts that unlock the full potential of MagicSchool's tools, helping you generate perfectly age-appropriate content and engaging activities. You'll leave understanding how to maximize your use of MagicSchool, ensuring you get optimal, time-saving results to support your young learners.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Unlock Secondary Magic: Effective AI Prompt Writing in MagicSchool LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Advance your MagicSchool proficiency by mastering the science of effective AI prompt writing, specifically for the secondary education context. This session will provide you with techniques to construct sophisticated prompts that leverage MagicSchool's tools to their fullest, enabling you to generate nuanced, subject-specific, and rigorous content for adolescent learners. You'll leave with the skills to maximize your use of MagicSchool, ensuring high-quality, time-saving outputs for your diverse secondary classroom needs.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Unlocking Potential: AI Tools for Specially Designed Instruction in Special Education LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Discover how Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful ally in providing effective Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for your students with IEPs. This session, tailored for Special Education teachers, explores practical AI tools and innovative strategies to personalize learning, adapt materials, and create targeted supports aligned with individual student goals. You will leave equipped with actionable ideas to leverage AI for enhancing instructional impact and empowering diverse learners within your classroom.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Your Content, Your AI: Leveraging NotebookLM with Your Teaching Materials LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
Transform your teaching materials into an interactive knowledge base with Google's NotebookLM, your personal AI research assistant. This session empowers K-12 teachers to upload their own documents and use AI to generate summaries, ask critical questions, and synthesize information directly from their chosen sources. You will learn practical strategies to streamline lesson planning, deepen your understanding of your content, and unlock new insights using this innovative tool.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:10pm PDT
TBA

12:10pm PDT

Connecting Past to Present: MagicSchool's Engagement Tools for Your Social Studies Classroom LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:20pm PDT
Transform your Social Studies lessons by mastering MagicSchool's powerful lesson hook and relevancy tools. This session will equip you to instantly generate captivating introductions that grab student attention and craft compelling connections between historical events, civic concepts, and your students' contemporary world. Leave ready to deepen student learning and foster a stronger, more meaningful engagement with your social studies curriculum.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 12:10pm - 1:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

AI for Secondary MLLs: Ensuring Access to Complex, Grade-Level Content LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
This session empowers Secondary teachers to leverage Artificial Intelligence in creating accessible, grade-level content across all subject areas for adolescent Multilingual Learners. Explore practical AI tools to adapt complex texts bridging languages, facilitating content comprehension and critical engagement. You'll leave with actionable techniques to make your secondary classroom more inclusive and effective, ensuring every Multilingual Learner can achieve academic success.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

AI for Young MLLs: Crafting Accessible Content & Engaging Elementary Learners LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
This session empowers Elementary teachers to leverage Artificial Intelligence in creating accessible, grade-level content and engaging learning experiences for young Multilingual Learners. Explore practical AI tools to adapt existing materials, bridging languages and facilitating content comprehension. You'll leave with actionable techniques to make your elementary classroom more inclusive and effective for every Multilingual Learner.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Data-Driven Support: Mastering Intervention Planning & Monitoring with Panorama Solara LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
This session empowers MTSS and Student Support Teams to harness Panorama Solara for comprehensive intervention planning and dynamic progress monitoring. Participants will explore diverse strategies and tools within Solara to design targeted interventions, track student growth effectively, and adapt supports based on data. You will leave with actionable methods to streamline your team's workflows and enhance the overall impact of your school’s multi-tiered support system.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Elevating Instruction in the Elementary Classroom with AI LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
This session empowers elementary teachers to strategically weave AI into their daily instruction using CKLA and i-Ready. Participants will explore practical ways to leverage AI for designing purposeful learning experiences and implementing innovative student engagement strategies. You'll leave with actionable techniques to enhance your core curriculum and foster a more dynamic, AI-assisted classroom environment.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Expert-Led MagicSchool Workshop: Integrating AI with Your Elementary District Resources LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Join expert MagicSchool Professional Development Facilitators for a dynamic, hands-on workshop focused on integrating MagicSchool tools directly with our district's adopted elementary curriculum and resources. Bring your current lesson plans and familiar materials to actively explore how MagicSchool can help you create supplementary activities, differentiate for young learners, and save valuable prep time. You'll leave with practical, ready-to-implement strategies for leveraging MagicSchool to enhance your teaching using the specific programs and resources you use every day.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Expert-Led MagicSchool Workshop: Integrating AI with Your Secondary District Resources LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Partner with expert MagicSchool Professional Development Facilitators in this engaging, hands-on workshop designed to integrate MagicSchool tools directly with our district's adopted secondary curriculum and subject-specific resources. Bring your unit plans and content materials to actively explore how MagicSchool can assist in developing dynamic lessons, differentiating for diverse adolescent learners, and streamlining your workflow. You'll leave with practical, ready-to-implement strategies for leveraging MagicSchool to enrich your instruction using the specific programs and resources from your content area.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Lightening the Load with Google Gemini: Practical AI Strategies & Personalized Tools LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Discover how Google Gemini can serve as your versatile AI partner in the K-12 classroom, helping you brainstorm innovative lessons, draft engaging content, and differentiate instruction. This session explores Gemini's core capabilities for enhancing daily teaching practices and introduces "Gems" as a powerful way to create personalized AI assistants. You will leave with strategies to craft effective prompts for diverse educational needs and responsibly integrate Gemini's features to enrich learning experiences and streamline your workflow.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Process Over Product: Leveraging AI for Thoughtful Writing & Engagement LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping writing instruction, prompting a shift from an emphasis on the final product to amplifying critical elements of the writing process. This session delves into practical ways both students and teachers can ethically utilize AI-enhanced tools to foster deeper levels of critical thinking and engagement at every stage—from brainstorming to revision. You will leave with actionable strategies to cultivate a dynamic writing environment where AI supports and enhances, rather than replaces, thoughtful student composition.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Responsible AI in Practice: A Deep Dive into Our District's Teacher Guidance LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Join this essential deep dive into our district's AI guidance document to navigate Artificial Intelligence responsibly and effectively in your classroom. Participants will engage in critical discussions on AI ethics from both student and teacher perspectives, and receive practical tools including sample family communications and syllabus language. You will leave with a clear understanding of the student AI code of conduct and equipped to foster a culture of informed and ethical AI use.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Tracking Growth with AI: Using Panorama Solara for SpEd Progress Monitoring LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
This session empowers Special Education teachers to effectively utilize Panorama Solara's AI capabilities for dynamic progress monitoring of students with IEPs. You will learn specifically how to access and interpret individual student data within the Solara platform, leveraging its AI tools to track growth towards IEP goals systematically. Participants will leave with practical strategies for using these AI-powered insights to make timely, data-informed instructional decisions and ensure continuous student advancement.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Unlock Elementary Magic: Effective AI Prompt Writing in MagicSchool LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Elevate your MagicSchool expertise by delving into the science of effective AI prompt writing, tailored for the elementary classroom. This session will equip you with strategies to craft precise and creative prompts that unlock the full potential of MagicSchool's tools, helping you generate perfectly age-appropriate content and engaging activities. You'll leave understanding how to maximize your use of MagicSchool, ensuring you get optimal, time-saving results to support your young learners.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Unlock Secondary Magic: Effective AI Prompt Writing in MagicSchool LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Advance your MagicSchool proficiency by mastering the science of effective AI prompt writing, specifically for the secondary education context. This session will provide you with techniques to construct sophisticated prompts that leverage MagicSchool's tools to their fullest, enabling you to generate nuanced, subject-specific, and rigorous content for adolescent learners. You'll leave with the skills to maximize your use of MagicSchool, ensuring high-quality, time-saving outputs for your diverse secondary classroom needs.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

1:20pm PDT

Your Content, Your AI: Leveraging NotebookLM with Your Teaching Materials LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
Transform your teaching materials into an interactive knowledge base with Google's NotebookLM, your personal AI research assistant. This session empowers K-12 teachers to upload their own documents and use AI to generate summaries, ask critical questions, and synthesize information directly from their chosen sources. You will learn practical strategies to streamline lesson planning, deepen your understanding of your content, and unlock new insights using this innovative tool.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

AI for Secondary MLLs: Ensuring Access to Complex, Grade-Level Content LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
This session empowers Secondary teachers to leverage Artificial Intelligence in creating accessible, grade-level content across all subject areas for adolescent Multilingual Learners. Explore practical AI tools to adapt complex texts bridging languages, facilitating content comprehension and critical engagement. You'll leave with actionable techniques to make your secondary classroom more inclusive and effective, ensuring every Multilingual Learner can achieve academic success.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

AI for Young MLLs: Crafting Accessible Content & Engaging Elementary Learners LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
This session empowers Elementary teachers to leverage Artificial Intelligence in creating accessible, grade-level content and engaging learning experiences for young Multilingual Learners. Explore practical AI tools to adapt existing materials, bridging languages and facilitating content comprehension. You'll leave with actionable techniques to make your elementary classroom more inclusive and effective for every Multilingual Learner.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

AI Tool Lab: Exploration & Support for Essential Platforms LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ready to get hands-on with our district's key AI platforms? This lab provides dedicated time and expert support for you to practice using Magic School, Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and Panorama Solara. Bring your specific questions and tasks to receive personalized guidance from teacher leaders and administrators as you build confidence and proficiency with these powerful tools.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Elementary AI Playground: Supported Exploration & Adaptive Use LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Bring your AI learning to life in this hands-on lab designed specifically for Elementary teachers! Experiment with adaptive uses of various AI tools to create engaging, age-appropriate activities and resources that resonate with your young learners. Teacher leaders and administrators will be available to provide support as you explore practical strategies and transform your innovative AI-powered teaching ideas into classroom realities.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Lightening the Load with Google Gemini: Practical AI Strategies & Personalized Tools LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discover how Google Gemini can serve as your versatile AI partner in the K-12 classroom, helping you brainstorm innovative lessons, draft engaging content, and differentiate instruction. This session explores Gemini's core capabilities for enhancing daily teaching practices and introduces "Gems" as a powerful way to create personalized AI assistants. You will leave with strategies to craft effective prompts for diverse educational needs and responsibly integrate Gemini's features to enrich learning experiences and streamline your workflow.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Process Over Product: Leveraging AI for Thoughtful Writing & Engagement LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping writing instruction, prompting a shift from an emphasis on the final product to amplifying critical elements of the writing process. This session delves into practical ways both students and teachers can ethically utilize AI-enhanced tools to foster deeper levels of critical thinking and engagement at every stage—from brainstorming to revision. You will leave with actionable strategies to cultivate a dynamic writing environment where AI supports and enhances, rather than replaces, thoughtful student composition.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Reaching Each Student: AI for Effective Differentiation & Personalization FILLING
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discover how Artificial Intelligence can empower you to meet the diverse needs of every student in this session designed for all K-12 teachers. Explore practical AI tools and actionable strategies that make differentiating instruction and personalizing learning pathways more accessible and impactful. You'll leave equipped with innovative techniques to tailor content, adjust pacing, and provide targeted support, fostering greater student engagement and success for all learners.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Responsible AI in Practice: A Deep Dive into Our District's Teacher Guidance LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Join this essential deep dive into our district's AI guidance document to navigate Artificial Intelligence responsibly and effectively in your classroom. Participants will engage in critical discussions on AI ethics from both student and teacher perspectives, and receive practical tools including sample family communications and syllabus language. You will leave with a clear understanding of the student AI code of conduct and equipped to foster a culture of informed and ethical AI use.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Responsive Teaching with Solara: AI, Data, and Individualized Instruction LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Discover how Panorama Solara’s AI can revolutionize your approach to meeting individual student needs through real-time data. This session empowers classroom teachers to utilize Solara's built-in tools and innovative AI chat feature to deeply engage with the progress of up to five students. You will leave equipped to harness 'just-in-time' student information in meaningful ways, gaining actionable insights to effectively tailor your instruction and ensure every learner thrives.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Secondary AI Hub: Supported Exploration & Adaptive Classroom Use LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Put your AI learning into practice in this interactive lab tailored for Secondary teachers! Explore and apply various AI tools to enhance subject-specific instruction, foster critical thinking, and design dynamic learning experiences for adolescent learners. With robust support from teacher leaders and administrators, you'll adapt AI strategies to your content areas and develop practical ways to bring your teaching to life with innovative technology.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
TBA

2:30pm PDT

Your Content, Your AI: Leveraging NotebookLM with Your Teaching Materials LIMITED
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Transform your teaching materials into an interactive knowledge base with Google's NotebookLM, your personal AI research assistant. This session empowers K-12 teachers to upload their own documents and use AI to generate summaries, ask critical questions, and synthesize information directly from their chosen sources. You will learn practical strategies to streamline lesson planning, deepen your understanding of your content, and unlock new insights using this innovative tool.
Wednesday August 27, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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