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2024 RISE Conference
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Monday, August 5th - Secondary Schools

Tuesday, August 6th - Elementary Schools

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  • All Staff: Choose ONE Keynote and ONE Lunch

  • Required Sessions: Attend sessions that are noted as required for your role. This will be communicated from the department or area you work with (Exceptional Children, Student Services, etc.). 

  • Filtering Sessions: You can filter sessions by clicking “Filter By Type” on the left-hand side of the page on the desktop version of Sched. “All Teachers” Sessions are for all staff. “K-2 Teachers” are targeted for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Teachers, 9-12 Teachers for High School teachers, etc. For example, a Kindergarten teacher can click “K-2 Teachers” and see all sessions that would apply to them. You can further filter by sub-type in each area, by hovering over the type: review session titles and descriptions for more specific information. The search feature in the top right is also helpful for finding sessions using keywords.

  • Networking and Collaboration Sessions: These sessions are provided for many content areas, grade levels, and specialty areas. Filter by the session type that best matches your role to see if a Networking and Collaboration/Job Alike session is offered. 

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Monday, August 5
 

9:35am EDT

Going Deeper in Your STEM Journey
Monday August 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:20am EDT
611
This session is for teachers that are continuing in their STEM journey at a CCS STEM School. During this session, teachers will learn how to bring their STEM lessons to the next level, incorporate professionals from the community, and become leaders in their STEM school. They will see examples and participate in a brainstorming session with like-minded professionals. If STEM is a priority for you, this session is for you!
Speakers
avatar for Megan Charlton

Megan Charlton

District STEM Coach, Cabarrus County Schools
I am a Cabarrus County District STEM Coach.  I currently work at JN Fries STEM Middle School and WM Irvin Elementary School.  This will be my 20th year in education! 
avatar for Lara Cabaniss

Lara Cabaniss

Coach/Facilitator, Cabarrus County Schools
I am a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Gardner Webb University. I began my STEM journey as a STEM teacher and then a STEM Coach at Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary. Now I serve as a STEM Coach for Cabarrus County Schools working specifically at the elementary level. My passion is seeing... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:20am EDT
611

9:35am EDT

Vex Coach Training
Monday August 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:20am EDT
716
This session will preview the Vex season and requirements for the 2024-2025 school year! This session is for all current and interested Vex coaches and assistant coaches!
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Caligan

Jennifer Caligan

District STEM Coach, Cabarrus County Schools
Monday August 5, 2024 9:35am - 10:20am EDT
716

10:40am EDT

Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices
Monday August 5, 2024 10:40am - 11:25am EDT
334
Participants will engage in an active session that highlights multiple methods to revise lesson design and pedagogical approaches in order to maximize student engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices. Participants will build on prior knowledge of the SEPs in order to better plan for implementation of the new science standards for 2024-2025. Session will be lead by UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Outreach Director, Kelly Anderson.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly  Anderson

Kelly Anderson

Associate Director of Outreach, UNC Charlotte
Kelly Anderson currently serves as Associate Director of Outreach for UNC Charlotte's College of Engineering. In this role, she connects faculty, staff, and students from the college to the K-12 community through engineering programs at schools, events on campus, and participation... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 10:40am - 11:25am EDT
334

11:40am EDT

Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices
Monday August 5, 2024 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT
334
Participants will engage in an active session that highlights multiple methods to revise lesson design and pedagogical approaches in order to maximize student engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices. Participants will build on prior knowledge of the SEPs in order to better plan for implementation of the new science standards for 2024-2025. Session will be lead by UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Outreach Director, Kelly Anderson.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly  Anderson

Kelly Anderson

Associate Director of Outreach, UNC Charlotte
Kelly Anderson currently serves as Associate Director of Outreach for UNC Charlotte's College of Engineering. In this role, she connects faculty, staff, and students from the college to the K-12 community through engineering programs at schools, events on campus, and participation... Read More →
Monday August 5, 2024 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT
334

12:45pm EDT

VEX Robotics
Monday August 5, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
610
UnVEXing Vex Robotics -
How to set up Teams in schools. How to Run and set up events as fundraisers. Provide answers to questions I have asked or received and helped with over my Five years in VEX Robotics
Speakers
Monday August 5, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
610
 
Tuesday, August 6
 

9:35am EDT

Vex Coach Training
Tuesday August 6, 2024 9:35am - 10:20am EDT
716
This session will preview the Vex season and requirements for the 2024-2025 school year! This session is for all current and interested Vex coaches and assistant coaches!
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Caligan

Jennifer Caligan

District STEM Coach, Cabarrus County Schools
Tuesday August 6, 2024 9:35am - 10:20am EDT
716

10:40am EDT

Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:40am - 11:25am EDT
334
Participants will engage in an active session that highlights multiple methods to revise lesson design and pedagogical approaches in order to maximize student engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices. Participants will build on prior knowledge of the SEPs in order to better plan for implementation of the new science standards for 2024-2025. Session will be lead by UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Outreach Director, Kelly Anderson.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly  Anderson

Kelly Anderson

Associate Director of Outreach, UNC Charlotte
Kelly Anderson currently serves as Associate Director of Outreach for UNC Charlotte's College of Engineering. In this role, she connects faculty, staff, and students from the college to the K-12 community through engineering programs at schools, events on campus, and participation... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 10:40am - 11:25am EDT
334

11:40am EDT

Adapting Lessons to Maximize Engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices
Tuesday August 6, 2024 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT
334
Participants will engage in an active session that highlights multiple methods to revise lesson design and pedagogical approaches in order to maximize student engagement with the Science & Engineering Practices. Participants will build on prior knowledge of the SEPs in order to better plan for implementation of the new science standards for 2024-2025. Session will be lead by UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Outreach Director, Kelly Anderson.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly  Anderson

Kelly Anderson

Associate Director of Outreach, UNC Charlotte
Kelly Anderson currently serves as Associate Director of Outreach for UNC Charlotte's College of Engineering. In this role, she connects faculty, staff, and students from the college to the K-12 community through engineering programs at schools, events on campus, and participation... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 11:40am - 12:25pm EDT
334

12:45pm EDT

Outdoor AI
Tuesday August 6, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
404
Join us for an engaging professional development session aimed at elementary teachers interested in integrating AI technology into outdoor science education. In this session, we will explore innovative ways to leverage AI tools such as Merlin Bird ID, iNaturalist, and Seek to enhance outdoor learning experiences for students. Through hands-on demonstrations and collaborative discussions, participants will discover practical strategies for incorporating these apps into science curriculum while exploring the natural environment.
Speakers
avatar for Leslie Cauble

Leslie Cauble

STEM Lab Teacher, Beverly Hills STEM Elementary
avatar for Jill Staton

Jill Staton

STEM teacher, Boger Elementary
Jill Staton is a STEM educator from Cabarrus County. She has been an elementary teacher for over 20 years and a STEM teacher for over six years. Her passion is combining engineering and nature to ignite student creativity and design. She has worked to help grow the school gardens... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
404

1:35pm EDT

Going Deeper in Your STEM Journey
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:35pm - 2:20pm EDT
404
This session is for teachers that are continuing in their STEM journey at a CCS STEM School. During this session, teachers will learn how to bring their STEM lessons to the next level, incorporate professionals from the community, and become leaders in their STEM school. They will see examples and participate in a brainstorming session with like-minded professionals. If STEM is a priority for you, this session is for you!
Speakers
avatar for Megan Charlton

Megan Charlton

District STEM Coach, Cabarrus County Schools
I am a Cabarrus County District STEM Coach.  I currently work at JN Fries STEM Middle School and WM Irvin Elementary School.  This will be my 20th year in education! 
avatar for Lara Cabaniss

Lara Cabaniss

Coach/Facilitator, Cabarrus County Schools
I am a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Gardner Webb University. I began my STEM journey as a STEM teacher and then a STEM Coach at Coltrane-Webb STEM Elementary. Now I serve as a STEM Coach for Cabarrus County Schools working specifically at the elementary level. My passion is seeing... Read More →
Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:35pm - 2:20pm EDT
404
 


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