May 20th |
Conference Guide
Joyful Instruction & Engagement for Each Learner: UDL in Action 10:00 AM 9:00 AM 7:00 AM
Breaking Language Barriers, Accessible Learning for All 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 8:00 AM
Maximizing Learning Outcomes: Evidence-Based Strategies for Student Growth & Test Scores 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 8:00 AM
Keeping Families in the Learning Loop: A Recipe for Student Achievement 12:00 PM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM
Closing Gaps While Accelerating Student Agency 12:00 PM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM
IGNITE SESSIONS
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Organizing Your Seesaw!
From Forgetting to Designing: UDL, AI, and the Girl Who Learned Differently
Small Messages, Big Impact: Leveraging Seesaw Messages to Ignite Engagement 1:00 PM 12:00 PM 10:00 AM
Joyful Learning: A Catalyst for Academic Success 1:00 PM 12:00 PM 10:00 AM
Maximizing Impact, Simplifying Tech Tools 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 11:00 AM
From Research to Results: Applying the Science of Writing in Elementary Classrooms 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 11:00 AM
Data & Insights for School Leaders: What’s New with Seesaw? 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 PM
Funding Fireside Chat: Trends & Options for Edtech 3:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 PM
Reimaging EdTech for Early Learners 4:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM
Sessions
Joyful Instruction & Engagement for Each Learner: UDL in Action
From neuroscience research, we know every brain is as different as a fingerprint. The challenge before us is -- how do we actually create learning environments where all our different brains can thrive? This is where Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help. Join me to talk about how UDL was developed and why it’s essential for all students – especially in the earliest years of learning. Let’s discuss how the UDL approach can help you find “hidden” barriers in your lessons and elevate student strengths, so children start to understand how they learn best. When students are engaged and develop a sense of agency, they can also develop a love of learning, and instruction is joyful.
Lindsay Jones Chief Executive Officer CAST
Breaking Language Barriers, Accessible Learning for All
From translation tools to universal design, this session spotlights innovative approaches that empower educators to connect with every learner and family—ensuring language is a bridge, not a barrier.
Community Founder Seesaw Learning
Superintendent Westbury UFSD
Miguel Castillo Chief Migrant Education Advocate
EDU Strategic Partners
University of Maryland
Dr.
Dir. of Comprehensive Literacy Center
St. Mary’s College
EXPERT PANEL
Angela Gadtke
Dr. Tahira DuPree Chase
Dr. Ebony Terell Shockley Higher Education Administrator
Adria Klein
Small Messages, Big Impact: Leveraging Seesaw Messages to Ignite Engagement
Discover how Fond du Lac School District boosted family engagement with Seesaw Messages! Learn practical strategies, see real examples, and get actionable tips to strengthen school-home connections and trust. Perfect for beginners or those looking to deepen engagement—leave ready to take action!
Gina Marchionda Instructional Technology Coach
Fond du Lac School District
Fantastic Growth Opportunities
Fostering a growth mindset among teachers and staff is as vital as nurturing it in students. This presentation explores how embracing challenges and setbacks as learning opportunities can foster innovation, resilience, and professional growth for the whole school.
Grace Osio Principal International Rice Research Institute
Joyful Learning: A Catalyst for Academic Success
SEESAW SESSION
Explore how joyful learning drives academic success! In this session, the Seesaw team will share strategies for fostering curiosity, creativity, and meaningful engagement. Discover practical ways to create student-centered experiences that make learning effective and joyful. Walk away with actionable ideas and inspiration to empower students and build a positive learning environment that supports achievement and growth.
Erin Wakshlag Senior Director of Curriculum
Seesaw
Learning
Gabbie
Rittikaidachar Manager, Curriculum Development & Operations
Seesaw Learning
Maximizing Impact, Simplifying Tech Tools
When too many tools create more stress than support, it’s time to rethink your edtech strategy. In this session, we’ll explore how forward-thinking school leaders are streamlining their tech stacks to reduce staff burnout, boost engagement, and reclaim valuable instructional time. Learn how simplifying your digital ecosystem can drive student achievement and deliver real savings for your district.
From Research to Results: Applying the Science of Writing in Elementary Classrooms
Join Wiley Blevins for an in-depth look at how the research around the science of writing impacts instruction and the effective tools and strategies administrators should observe daily in classrooms for the impact and results students deserve.
Wiley Blevins Author, Researcher, and Literacy Consultant
Data & Insights for School Leaders: What’s New with Seesaw?
Join the Seesaw team for an inside look at the latest tools and features designed to support school leaders. Discover how Seesaw’s data and insights can help you track engagement, measure impact, and make informed decisions. This session will highlight new ways to lead more effectively, foster collaboration, and ensure student success. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what’s new and learn how Seesaw can help you drive school-wide improvement!
Brittany C. Senior Manager, Product Management Seesaw Learning
Grace Shea Product Manager, Instruction & Insights Seesaw Learning
Brittany Jones Instructional Technology Leader Waller Independent School District
Caitlyn Murphy Instructional Technology Specialist Creighton School District
Ali Faata Technology Integration Coordinator South Washington County Schools
Angela Gadtke Community Founder Seesaw Learning
CUSTOMER PANEL
Funding Fireside Chat: Trends & Options for Edtech
A tough budget season: What you need to know. It’s official: school districts are facing a messy budget season, many with financial holes that need to be addressed in the next few months. And with enrollments falling, finances could be tight for some time. Are there ways to spend smarter? What will all this mean for staffing, salaries, programs, and other school offerings? Do early retirements make sense? Can districts still make new investments for academic recovery, or to address absenteeism, special education, or salary improvements? What will it mean for students? This session will cover what you need to know about the coming challenging budget seasons, including how changes in federal funding could impact schools.
Dave DeSchryver Senior Vice President, Co-Director of Research
Whiteboard
Advisors
Reimaging EdTech for Early Learners
Marguerite
Roza Director, Edunomics Lab and Senior Advisor
Whiteboard
Advisors
Early learners don’t need more screen time—they need smart, developmentally appropriate tech that enables them to shine and share their learning in ways often not possible without technology. This includes non-verbal students, non-readers, and students with disabilities. This panel will explore how technology, even for the youngest learners can have incredible benefits in the right context.
Matt Given CEO
Seesaw Learning
Joseph South Chief Innovation Officer
ISTE
+ ASCD
Alissa Mwenelupembe Chief Early Learning Quality & Research Officer
Elisa Torres-Barton CCIL Project Director CAST
Evo Popoff Senior Vice President
Whiteboard Advisors