Keep students focused and on task with Lightspeed Classroom. In today’s tech-rich classrooms, students can be just a few clicks away from distraction. This session will show you how to use Lightspeed Classroom Management to monitor student device activity, guide learning, and respond to off-task behavior in real time. Learn how to view student screens, limit access to specific sites, close distracting tabs, and send instant messages to support positive digital behavior, all from your teacher dashboard. Whether you’re managing a research project or keeping students on track during independent work, Lightspeed Classroom helps you create a more focused and engaged digital classroom environment. Performance Matters Section #37451
This session will highlight the particular tools available within several AI tools that are approved for staff and/or student use. We will explore some of the differentiation utilities built into these AI tools as well as sharpen our prompting skills with the goal of using chat-based AI tools to build and review differentiated materials. Our production of differentiated materials will be informed by an understanding of UDL principles. Performance Matters Section #37465
This engaging session introduces educators to the realities and possibilities of artificial intelligence in creating efficiencies in their work. We’ll begin by addressing common myths and concerns—such as accuracy, bias, and privacy—before exploring a range of general and education-specific AI tools like ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini, MagicSchool, and Colleague. Discover how AI can streamline lesson planning, differentiate instruction, assist with grading, and support communication. You’ll learn to create engaging content, generate learning objectives, translate documents, and break down complex tasks into manageable steps. The session includes hands-on exploration time and wraps up with an open Q&A to ensure you leave confident and inspired to use AI effectively and responsibly. Performance Matters Section #37471
ParentSquare is our secure, school communication platform that allows educators to send messages, announcements, forms, and reminders to families in multiple formats and languages. This course will focus on how to use ParentSquare to foster inclusive, two-way communication and support stronger home-school connections. Aligned with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, the session will also explore translation tools, accessibility features, and strategies for engaging all families. Additional tips for using Seesaw as a student-facing supplement may be included. Performance Matter Section # 37454
