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Tuesday, June 16
 

8:00am CDT

LETRS for Early Childhood Session 1
LIMITED
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Structured Literacy: This is the first session of Early Childhood LETRS provided for preschool teachers who would like to earn the seal of literacy.

Location: Bishop Room - Pierce
Speakers
avatar for Regan Baxter

Regan Baxter

Principal, Shaner Early Learning Academy
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center
  PK, ELA
  • Company PK

12:30pm CDT

LETRS for Early Childhood Session 2
LIMITED
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Structured Literacy: This is the second session of Early Childhood LETRS provided for preschool teachers who would like to earn the seal of literacy.
Location: Bishop Room - Pierce
Speakers
avatar for Regan Baxter

Regan Baxter

Principal, Shaner Early Learning Academy
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
  PK, ELA
  • Company PK
 
Thursday, June 18
 

8:00am CDT

Mandt Recertification
LIMITED
Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This course re-certifies persons in the Mandt Philosophy. Participants will review both relational (healthy relationships, communication and conflict resolution) and physical skills.
Location: Bishop Room - Curtis
Speakers
SK

Stacey Kramer

Topeka Public Schools

Thursday June 18, 2026 8:00am - 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Monday, June 22
 

1:00pm CDT

Mandt New Certification for College Credit
LIMITED
Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - Thursday June 25, 2026 4:30pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This course certifies persons in the Mandt Philosophy. Participants will review both relational (healthy relationships, communication and conflict resolution) and physical skills.
Location: Bishop Room - Garfield
Dates: June 22, 23, 24, 25 (4 days)
Speakers
SK

Stacey Kramer

Topeka Public Schools

Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - Thursday June 25, 2026 4:30pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Tuesday, June 23
 

8:00am CDT

Tap Into Learning: iPads in the Elementary Classroom
LIMITED
Tuesday June 23, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
How can iPads enhance learning in the elementary classroom? In this session, we will explore the basics of using iPads with students, including how to organize devices and use Apple Classroom to support classroom management and student learning. We will also dive into creative, iPad-centered lesson ideas that boost student engagement and help students create, collaborate, and learn in exciting ways.
Location: Bishop Room - Curtis
Speakers
avatar for Gail Ramirez

Gail Ramirez

Instructional Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools

Tuesday June 23, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center

12:30pm CDT

Authentic Representations: Aligning K-12 Resources with Kansas Indigenous Standards
LIMITED
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session bridges the gap between state-level guidance and classroom reality. We will explore the Indigenous Peoples and Nations of Kansas document as a roadmap for intentional resource selection. A highlight of the session will include a virtual guest lecture via Zoom by UVU Professor Dezi Lynn, who will provide expert modeling of book reviews.Following the presentation,educators will collaborate on book reviews for various grade bands (k-12) using the NIEA Rubric.
Location: Bishop Room - Pierce
Moderators
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Wednesday, June 24
 

8:00am CDT

From Play to Progress: Using Your Resources to Create a Playful Learning Experience
LIMITED
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Quality Instruction: Do you ever wonder how to mesh play and academics in your preschool classroom? This session will provide teachers with the opportunity to use curricular resources to plan fun, hands-on, and engaging activities for each unit of Benchmark Ready to Advance.
Location: Bishop Room - Curtis
Speakers
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center

8:00am CDT

Authentic Representations: Aligning K-12 Resources with Kansas Indigenous Standards
LIMITED
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This session bridges the gap between state-level guidance and classroom reality. We will explore the Indigenous Peoples and Nations of Kansas document as a roadmap for intentional resource selection. A highlight of the session will include a virtual guest lecture via Zoom by UVU Professor Dezi Lynn, who will provide expert modeling of book reviews.Following the presentation,educators will collaborate on book reviews for various grade bands (k-12) using the NIEA Rubric.
Location: Bishop Room - Pierce
Moderators
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Monday, June 29
 

8:00am CDT

Special Education Summer Learning Extravaganza 2026: The Bulletproof IEP: Mastering Compliance and Quality
LIMITED
Monday June 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Case managers are tasked with writing compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each child on their caseload. This session will revisit common challenges encountered by case managers during the IEP writing process. Topics covered will include appropriate invitation procedures, accurate completion of the service page, and the correct protocol for drafting amendments.
Location: Bishop Room - McKinley
Moderators Speakers
Monday June 29, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center

12:30pm CDT

Special Education Summer Learning Extravaganza 2026: “Structure Everywhere”- Structured Teaching Across ALL Settings
LIMITED
Monday June 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This PD session provides educators with evidence-based strategies to create organized, predictable environments that foster independence and engagement for learners with Autism and Complex Developmental Disabilities. Participants will learn to implement visual supports, physical organization, and structured routines across all settings—from the self-contained and resource classrooms, to the general education setting and to the community. Through practical, actionable techniques, this training focuses on reducing student anxiety, enhancing communication, and maximizing engagement for diverse learners.
Location: Bishop Room - McKinley


Moderators
Monday June 29, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Tuesday, June 30
 

8:00am CDT

Special Education Summer Learning Extravaganza 2026: Behaviors in Action- acting behaviors out in real time, showing strategies and interventions.
LIMITED
Tuesday June 30, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Staff will be able to observe behavior strategies by showing how they look in action. The facilitator will break down common behaviors/mental health concerns by explaining what/why they occur, how to identify effective strategies to address/support, and how the strategies are implemented. The facilitator will act out interventions and share effective implementation.
Location: Bishop Room - McKinley
Moderators Speakers
Tuesday June 30, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center

12:30pm CDT

Special Education Summer Learning Extravaganza 2026: Get Your Hands On: Integrating Manipulatives Across all Instructional Settings
LIMITED
Tuesday June 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This PD session explores how physical manipulatives can bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete understanding across all grade levels and instructional settings. Participants will learn practical management strategies for organizing tools and techniques for seamlessly integrating hands-on discovery into whole-group, small-group, and independent learning environments. Educators will have an opportunity to create a versatile toolkit for making learning more tactile, engaging, and accessible for all students.
Location: Bishop Room - McKinley
Moderators Speakers
Tuesday June 30, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Monday, July 6
 

8:00am CDT

Lights, Camera, Chromakey!
LIMITED
Monday July 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will explore how greenscreen/chromakey videos can bring creativity, storytelling, and student voice into the elementary classroom. Participants will learn the basics of planning, recording, and editing greenscreen projects with young learners, including tips for setting up a simple recording space, choosing backgrounds, and guiding students through the creation process. We will discuss classroom-friendly project ideas such as weather reports, book talks, historical interviews, science explanations, virtual field trips, and creative storytelling. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with practical strategies for helping students create engaging videos that demonstrate learning in fun and meaningful ways.
Location: Bishop Room - Buchanan
Speakers
avatar for Gail Ramirez

Gail Ramirez

Instructional Technology Specialist, Topeka Public Schools

Monday July 6, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Thursday, July 9
 

8:00am CDT

LETRS for Early Childhood Session 3
LIMITED
Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Structured Literacy: This is the third session of Early Childhood LETRS provided for preschool teachers who would like to earn the seal of literacy.
Location: Bishop Room -  McKinley
Speakers
avatar for Regan Baxter

Regan Baxter

Principal, Shaner Early Learning Academy
Thursday July 9, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am CDT
Bishop PD Center
  PK, ELA
  • Company PK

12:30pm CDT

LETRS for Early Childhood Session 4
LIMITED
Thursday July 9, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Structured Literacy: This is the final session of Early Childhood LETRS provided for preschool teachers who would like to earn the seal of literacy.
Location: Bishop Room - McKinley
Speakers
avatar for Regan Baxter

Regan Baxter

Principal, Shaner Early Learning Academy
Thursday July 9, 2026 12:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
  PK, ELA
  • Company PK
 
Monday, July 13
 

8:00am CDT

Mandt Train the Trainers-Invitation Only
LIMITED
Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - Friday July 17, 2026 5:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This course certifies Trainers in the Mandt Philosophy. Participants will review both relational (healthy relationships, communication and conflict resolution) and physical skills.
Location: TCALC Room - 182
Speakers
SK

Stacey Kramer

Topeka Public Schools

Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - Friday July 17, 2026 5:00pm CDT
TCALC
 
Tuesday, July 14
 

8:00am CDT

Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1-2
LIMITED
Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
SIGN UP via Spreadsheet in Principal's Update. Deadline to sign up is May 15th. Contact Angela Dick for registration details after the May 15th deadline. Your name MUST be on the official spreadsheet to attend. Create full student engagement with Kagan Structures - simple yet powerful cooperative learning instructional strategies. Come learn easy ways to use Kagan Structures as a part of every lesson, creating greater engagement, deeper understanding of the content, improved retention, and greater liking for class and content. There is a registration cost for attending this event, which will be covered by the district, thus if you are registered and your summer plans change, contact Angela Dick as soon as possible. This is a repeat of what was offered Summer 2025.
Location: Bishop Room - Monroe A-B-C
Moderators Speakers
Tuesday July 14, 2026 8:00am - Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
Friday, July 31
 

8:00am CDT

Mandt Recertification
LIMITED
Friday July 31, 2026 8:00am - 3:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This course re-certifies persons in the Mandt Philosophy. Participants will review both relational (healthy relationships, communication and conflict resolution) and physical skills.
Location: Bishop Room - Garfield
Speakers
SK

Stacey Kramer

Topeka Public Schools

Friday July 31, 2026 8:00am - 3:45pm CDT
Bishop PD Center
 
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