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SUMMARY:Pre Conference- Registration & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PRE-CONFERENCE
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Pre Conference- Reflect\, Refocus\, and Plan
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:PRE-CONFERENCE
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260713T191500Z
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SUMMARY:Crew Advisory Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:CREW ADVISORY MEET UP
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260713T200000Z
DTEND:20260713T223000Z
SUMMARY:Executive Dinner with Unrulr at The Cornell
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION
LOCATION:The Cornell\, 100 Rondout Landing Kingston\, NY 12401
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T120000Z
DTEND:20260714T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast and Registration
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CATEGORIES:BREAKFAST/LUNCH
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T124500Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Remarks
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CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:The Arena\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T130000Z
DTEND:20260714T140000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote- Ignite Session
DESCRIPTION:Prince Johnson\, 2026 NYS Teacher of the Year — advancing CTE\, sustainability\, and cross-disciplinary innovation.\n\nLuis Eladio Torres (The Bronx Principal) — community school leader championing equity and student voice.\n\nDr. Ogechi Iwuoha Njoku\, leading systems-level coherence\, literacy advancement\, and equity in PreK–12 education.\n\nDr. Joseph A. Henderson\, anthropologist and national voice in climate and environmental education policy.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:The Arena\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Walls: Place-Based Learning and Creative Technologies in Action (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:This immersive session invites school and district leaders to experience place-based learning in action through an off-site field experience in Kingston\, NY. Led by the O Positive Festival and Newburgh Enlarged City School District\,&nbsp\;participants will travel by bus to explore Kingston’s renowned murals while learning how public art reflects local history\, culture\, and community voice.\n\n\nUsing provided iPad devices\, leaders will engage in the same type of learning students would experience—mapping a field trip\, studying the meaning behind murals\, and creating original music\, images\, and video inspired by what they see. Participants will use tools such as Apple&nbsp\;Maps\, GarageBand\, and iMovie to understand how creative technology can support New York’s Deeper Learning competencies\, including authentic learning\, student agency\, collaboration\, and communication.\n\n\nThe session models how districts can design meaningful\, standards-aligned field experiences that connect learning to place\, elevate creativity\, and strengthen community connections.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Yellow 4\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:Deeper Learning in Action Whole Brain Whole Child (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In response to the vision set forth by NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate\, this interactive three-hour workshop invites educational leaders to reimagine learning through a whole-brain\, whole-child deeper learning framework. Participants will engage with a scalable Process-Based Learning (PBL) model designed for K–12 systems\, with intentional alignment across leadership\, educator\, and student levels.\nThrough a hands-on activity inspired by a children’s text\, attendees will collect\, analyze\, and present data using manipulatives and 3D models - demonstrating how play\, curiosity\, and creativity can deepen understanding for both students and adult learners. The session will also showcase an AI tool incorporating Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE)\, the Portrait of a Graduate\, and our whole brain/whole child model.\nLeaders will leave equipped with practical strategies to scope\, support\, and sustain deeper learning initiatives that align with NY Inspires priorities and contemporary educational goals.\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Yellow 3\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:Fostering a Culture of Pedagogical Innovation in Our Schools (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:How do we create schools where innovation isn’t a one-time initiative but a daily mindset? A space where every teacher feels empowered to experiment\, reflect\, and refine their practice in ways that truly benefit students? This 3-hour interactive workshop invites K–12 school and district leaders to explore the Pedagogical Innovation Framework\, a practical\, relationship-centered model for fostering authentic\, student-driven instructional change.\nDrawing from the research\, reflective tools\, and real classroom stories featured in the upcoming book on pedagogical innovation\, this session will challenge leaders to reimagine their role not just as implementers of change\, but as cultivators of conditions where innovation can thrive.\nParticipants will explore:\nThe six stages of the Pedagogical Innovation Framework\, with concrete examples from diverse school contextsWhat it means to lead for innovation\, including trust-building\, risk-taking\, and a shift from compliance to curiosityHow to recognize and respond to small opportunities for change\, using classroom data\, teacher reflection\, and student voiceHow to foster collective efficacy through shared language\, aligned purpose\, and professional learning grounded in relationshipsThrough a blend of mini-lessons\, reflection\, planning prompts\, and case-based discussion\, participants will leave with:\nA deeper understanding of how pedagogical innovation grows from the inside outTools to support reflective practice\, instructional visioning\, and collaborative goal settingA personalized action plan for initiating or deepening a culture of innovation in their schoolsThis is not a workshop about the latest tool or trend. It’s about empowering educators to teach with more intention\, joy\, and impact by putting students\, not systems\, at the center of instructional change.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Yellow 2\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:From Cardboard to Community: Scaling STEM Equity through Adaptive Design (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In the landscape of special education\, school leaders often face two parallel and seemingly distinct challenges. First\, there is a chronic scarcity of adaptive equipment\, such as the custom footrests\, writing easels\, and sensory tools that allow students with disabilities to physically access their learning environments. Second\, there is a persistent lack of rigorous\, creative\, and authentic STEM pathways for these same students\, who are frequently underestimated. This deep dive session proposes that these two challenges are not separate problems to be managed\, but complementary opportunities to be seized. By positioning students with disabilities as the designers and fabricators of their own adaptive equipment\, we can solve for immediate physical needs while simultaneously constructing a robust learning experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).&nbsp\;\nThis session invites participants to explore the Made to Learn (M2L) model\, a transformative initiative developed by the Adaptive Design Association (ADA) in partnership with a New York City District 75 school. We will examine how M2L shifts the educational paradigm from remediation to innovation through teaching students with IDD to build adaptive equipment made from tri-wall cardboard. When a student builds a custom desk organizer or a specialized chair for a peer\, the work gains immediate\, real-world implications by raising the bar through showing how these students can learn complex fabrication skills\, engage in human-centered design\, and function as engineers within their communities.\nIn the second part of the session\, we will introduce the Exposure Lab\, a new initiative supported by the New York Community Trust designed to bring STEM equity to classrooms without the requirement of a traditional workshop facility. Participants will learn how the Exposure Lab utilizes a mobile cart system and standardized materials to lower the barrier of entry for teachers. We will engage educator-participants in an immersive "Make and Take" professional development workshop designed to demystify the fabrication process and give educators a tangible understanding of the skills required to launch a similar program. Guided by the same lesson plans used in our Exposure Lab\, participants will learn the fundamentals of cardboard carpentry and how to set up a safe and functional "pop-up" shop in a standard classroom. This will provide leaders with the technical confidence to advocate for maker-centered learning in special education while also creating a space for empathy and pedagogical reflection. As participants navigate the fabrication process\, we will facilitate a dialogue on the instructional scaffolds necessary to support diverse learners and explore how to differentiate instruction for students with varying motor and cognitive profiles. By the end of this deep dive session\, participants will understand that adaptive design is not merely a craft project\; it is a rigorous academic intervention that redefines meaningful community contribution for students with disabilities.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Blue 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:From Student Voice to Systemic Change: Leadership Practices for the Modern Era (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Yellow 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/3bf693fc0141d5b5d57ea69ed16d99f0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:How Leaders Can Build Trust and Authentic Learning in the Age of GenAI\, Agentic AI\, and Chatbots (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In the age of generative and agentic AI\, traditional assignments are increasingly indistinguishable from automation. This workshop invites leaders to rethink what counts as evidence\, create a schema for more authentic learning (spoiler: capture the process!)\, and build cultures where trust is earned through visible thinking\, reflection\, and real-world application. Participants will leave with a clear framework to audit the AI-resilience of their current assessment systems\, concrete leadership strategies to move staff from policing AI to designing for integrity\, and practical tools they can implement immediately in cabinet\, principal\, and faculty meetings.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Green 4\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:Let the STUDENTS teach the TEACHERS … That’s when the MAGIC happens! (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\; Have you ever considered bringing in a group of students to lead professional learning for you\, your leadership team\, or your faculty? &nbsp\;We hadn’t either … until last summer! &nbsp\;In this session\, you’ll meet our student ambassadors and learn how we worked together with them\, and one another\, to create an unforgettable opportunity for the faculty and staff in our Alternative High School. &nbsp\;We will dive into the successes\, struggles\, schedule\, and share some tips\, tricks and even some words of advice to bring student leaders to the top of your professional learning team! &nbsp\; Our students will share with you what they learned as facilitators and leaders – and will share the impact that this experience had for them. &nbsp\;You’ll leave with ideas for using this type of learning in your school … and what Time Travel Cards can do for your school – academically & culturally. &nbsp\;We look forward to learning & leading with you!\n&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Green 3\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Productive Student Discourse: Leading for Thinking in an AI World (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid automation\, durable\, human-centered competencies\, critical thinking\, reasoning\, collaboration\, communication\, are rising in importance. The question for school and district leaders is no longer whether students are talking\, but whether their talk is producing thinking.
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Green 5\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:The Intentional Teacher: Reflective Practice\, Awareness\, and Intentionality in the Classroom (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Education is changing—not gradually\, but fundamentally. The role of the educator must not only evolve amidst this shift but take agency in shaping it by grounding innovation in human connection\, purpose\, and the lived experience of learning.\nThis professional learning activity develops the participants' capacity for reflective practice as a lever for more effective instruction and stronger classroom management. Participants examine how self-awareness — awareness of one's own stress response\, attentional patterns\, and instructional habits — directly shape classroom climate\, teacher-student interactions\, and students' readiness to learn.\nThe session introduces research-based frameworks connecting the teacher's nervous system regulation to classroom decision-making\, then moves participants through structured reflection and applied activities that translate these frameworks into concrete instructional moves.\n&nbsp\;\nParticipants leave with a&nbsp\;customized implementation plan rooted in personal insight and classroom-ready strategies to enhance their practice and transform their school communities.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Orange 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T140000Z
DTEND:20260714T154500Z
SUMMARY:Translating Any Learning Objective Through Play: Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to Life (part 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:What if play were not an “extra\,” but a powerful design lens for bringing a district’s Portrait of a Graduate to life—through any learning objective\, at any grade level?\nIn this interactive session\, participants will explore how play can be intentionally used to translate learning objectives aligned to Portrait of a Graduate competencies—such as critical thinking\, collaboration\, communication\, agency\, and empathy—into learning experiences that strengthen understanding\, transfer\, and student engagement\, without sacrificing rigor\, standards\, or accountability.\nDrawing from research\, classroom practice\, and large-scale system implementation\, the session demystifies what “learning through play” really means—and what it does not mean. Superintendents and system leaders will engage in a hands-on design experience that demonstrates how the same core learning objective can be activated through different types of play\, making learning more relevant\, motivating\, and durable for students.\nThe session will also address common leadership questions\, including alignment to standards\, assessment of Portrait competencies\, teacher readiness\, time constraints\, and scalability across schools and contexts.\nParticipants will leave with a clear\, practical framework they can use to guide instructional conversations\, professional learning\, and classroom design—so the Portrait becomes not just a vision statement\, but a lived student experience.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Orange 2\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T154500Z
DTEND:20260714T160500Z
SUMMARY:Crew Advisory Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:CREW ADVISORY MEET UP
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/c39ab55c740025f1bd3138d82b0518ea
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SUMMARY:Playground
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLAYGROUND
LOCATION:Second Floor\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Walls: Place-Based Learning and Creative Technologies in Action (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:This immersive session invites school and district leaders to experience place-based learning in action through an off-site field experience in Kingston\, NY. Led by the O Positive Festival and Newburgh Enlarged City School District\,&nbsp\;participants will travel by bus to explore Kingston’s renowned murals while learning how public art reflects local history\, culture\, and community voice.\n\n\nUsing provided iPad devices\, leaders will engage in the same type of learning students would experience—mapping a field trip\, studying the meaning behind murals\, and creating original music\, images\, and video inspired by what they see. Participants will use tools such as Apple&nbsp\;Maps\, GarageBand\, and iMovie to understand how creative technology can support New York’s Deeper Learning competencies\, including authentic learning\, student agency\, collaboration\, and communication.\n\n\nThe session models how districts can design meaningful\, standards-aligned field experiences that connect learning to place\, elevate creativity\, and strengthen community connections.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Deeper Learning in Action Whole Brain Whole Child (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In response to the vision set forth by NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate\, this interactive three-hour workshop engages educational leaders in reimagining learning through a whole-brain\, whole-child deeper learning framework. Participants will experience a scalable Process-Based Learning (PBL) model designed for implementation across K–12 systems\, with intentional alignment across leadership\, educator\, and student levels.&nbsp\;\nThrough an immersive\, hands-on activity grounded in the children’s text\, attendees will explore how to redefine learning experiences by engaging in the collection\, analysis\, and presentation of data using manipulatives and 3D models. Along the way\, participants will witness the power of play and application in driving meaningful engagement not only for children\, but for adult learners as well\; highlighting how joy\, curiosity and creativity can deepen understanding. &nbsp\;You will also be exposed to an AI tool that has incorporated the CRSE framework\, portrait of a graduate and &nbsp\;our whole brain whole child model. &nbsp\;Leaders will leave with practical strategies and tools to scope\, support\, and sustain deeper learning initiatives that align with contemporary educational priorities. &nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/e803134f4fad7e34c3ed668ce354cfce
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:Fostering a Culture of Pedagogical Innovation in Our Schools (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:How do we create schools where innovation isn’t a one-time initiative but a daily mindset? A space where every teacher feels empowered to experiment\, reflect\, and refine their practice in ways that truly benefit students? This 3-hour interactive workshop invites K–12 school and district leaders to explore the Pedagogical Innovation Framework\, a practical\, relationship-centered model for fostering authentic\, student-driven instructional change.\nDrawing from the research\, reflective tools\, and real classroom stories featured in the upcoming book on pedagogical innovation\, this session will challenge leaders to reimagine their role not just as implementers of change\, but as cultivators of conditions where innovation can thrive.\nParticipants will explore:\nThe six stages of the Pedagogical Innovation Framework\, with concrete examples from diverse school contextsWhat it means to lead for innovation\, including trust-building\, risk-taking\, and a shift from compliance to curiosityHow to recognize and respond to small opportunities for change\, using classroom data\, teacher reflection\, and student voiceHow to foster collective efficacy through shared language\, aligned purpose\, and professional learning grounded in relationshipsThrough a blend of mini-lessons\, reflection\, planning prompts\, and case-based discussion\, participants will leave with:\nA deeper understanding of how pedagogical innovation grows from the inside outTools to support reflective practice\, instructional visioning\, and collaborative goal settingA personalized action plan for initiating or deepening a culture of innovation in their schoolsThis is not a workshop about the latest tool or trend. It’s about empowering educators to teach with more intention\, joy\, and impact by putting students\, not systems\, at the center of instructional change.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/f76f901cecc5aabd7132fd213f7587d5
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:From Cardboard to Community: Scaling STEM Equity through Adaptive Design (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In the landscape of special education\, school leaders often face two parallel and seemingly distinct challenges. First\, there is a chronic scarcity of adaptive equipment\, such as the custom footrests\, writing easels\, and sensory tools that allow students with disabilities to physically access their learning environments. Second\, there is a persistent lack of rigorous\, creative\, and authentic STEM pathways for these same students\, who are frequently underestimated. This deep dive session proposes that these two challenges are not separate problems to be managed\, but complementary opportunities to be seized. By positioning students with disabilities as the designers and fabricators of their own adaptive equipment\, we can solve for immediate physical needs while simultaneously constructing a robust learning experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).&nbsp\;\nThis session invites participants to explore the Made to Learn (M2L) model\, a transformative initiative developed by the Adaptive Design Association (ADA) in partnership with a New York City District 75 school. We will examine how M2L shifts the educational paradigm from remediation to innovation through teaching students with IDD to build adaptive equipment made from tri-wall cardboard. When a student builds a custom desk organizer or a specialized chair for a peer\, the work gains immediate\, real-world implications by raising the bar through showing how these students can learn complex fabrication skills\, engage in human-centered design\, and function as engineers within their communities.\nIn the second part of the session\, we will introduce the Exposure Lab\, a new initiative supported by the New York Community Trust designed to bring STEM equity to classrooms without the requirement of a traditional workshop facility. Participants will learn how the Exposure Lab utilizes a mobile cart system and standardized materials to lower the barrier of entry for teachers. We will engage educator-participants in an immersive "Make and Take" professional development workshop designed to demystify the fabrication process and give educators a tangible understanding of the skills required to launch a similar program. Guided by the same lesson plans used in our Exposure Lab\, participants will learn the fundamentals of cardboard carpentry and how to set up a safe and functional "pop-up" shop in a standard classroom. This will provide leaders with the technical confidence to advocate for maker-centered learning in special education while also creating a space for empathy and pedagogical reflection. As participants navigate the fabrication process\, we will facilitate a dialogue on the instructional scaffolds necessary to support diverse learners and explore how to differentiate instruction for students with varying motor and cognitive profiles. By the end of this deep dive session\, participants will understand that adaptive design is not merely a craft project\; it is a rigorous academic intervention that redefines meaningful community contribution for students with disabilities.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/4fc3e7b8ec7be128fd3f4d9f7b5e1ed1
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DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:From Student Voice to Systemic Change: Leadership Practices for the Modern Era (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/520c7cb9bac2177959942870a092552f
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:How Leaders Can Build Trust and Authentic Learning in the Age of GenAI\, Agentic AI\, and Chatbots (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In the age of generative and agentic AI\, traditional assignments are increasingly indistinguishable from automation. This workshop invites leaders to rethink what counts as evidence\, create a schema for more authentic learning (spoiler: capture the process!)\, and build cultures where trust is earned through visible thinking\, reflection\, and real-world application. Participants will leave with a clear framework to audit the AI-resilience of their current assessment systems\, concrete leadership strategies to move staff from policing AI to designing for integrity\, and practical tools they can implement immediately in cabinet\, principal\, and faculty meetings.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/849143ffb8e15b7f53c672d0f5b0bd1a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:Let the STUDENTS teach the TEACHERS … That’s when the MAGIC happens! (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\; Have you ever considered bringing in a group of students to lead professional learning for you\, your leadership team\, or your faculty? &nbsp\;We hadn’t either … until last summer! &nbsp\;In this session\, you’ll meet our student ambassadors and learn how we worked together with them\, and one another\, to create an unforgettable opportunity for the faculty and staff in our Alternative High School. &nbsp\;We will dive into the successes\, struggles\, schedule\, and share some tips\, tricks and even some words of advice to bring student leaders to the top of your professional learning team! &nbsp\; Our students will share with you what they learned as facilitators and leaders – and will share the impact that this experience had for them. &nbsp\;You’ll leave with ideas for using this type of learning in your school … and what Time Travel Cards can do for your school – academically & culturally. &nbsp\;We look forward to learning & leading with you!\n&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:76deed4cfd295e11e79eeb1252c62451
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/76deed4cfd295e11e79eeb1252c62451
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:Productive Student Discourse: Leading for Thinking in an AI World (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid automation\, durable\, human-centered competencies\, critical thinking\, reasoning\, collaboration\, communication\, are rising in importance. The question for school and district leaders is no longer whether students are talking\, but whether their talk is producing thinking.
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:be2161cb24b8ddabb7bc650416a8effa
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/be2161cb24b8ddabb7bc650416a8effa
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:The Intentional Teacher: Reflective Practice\, Awareness\, and Intentionality in the Classroom (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Education is changing—not gradually\, but fundamentally. The role of the educator must not only evolve amidst this shift but take agency in shaping it by grounding innovation in human connection\, purpose\, and the lived experience of learning.\nThis professional learning activity develops the participants' capacity for reflective practice as a lever for more effective instruction and stronger classroom management. Participants examine how self-awareness — awareness of one's own stress response\, attentional patterns\, and instructional habits — directly shape classroom climate\, teacher-student interactions\, and students' readiness to learn.\nThe session introduces research-based frameworks connecting the teacher's nervous system regulation to classroom decision-making\, then moves participants through structured reflection and applied activities that translate these frameworks into concrete instructional moves.\n&nbsp\;\nParticipants leave with a&nbsp\;customized implementation plan rooted in personal insight and classroom-ready strategies to enhance their practice and transform their school communities.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6f303255e46f2196dcd8411af8de6710
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/6f303255e46f2196dcd8411af8de6710
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T173000Z
DTEND:20260714T190000Z
SUMMARY:Translating Any Learning Objective Through Play: Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to Life (part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:What if play were not an “extra\,” but a powerful design lens for bringing a district’s Portrait of a Graduate to life—through any learning objective\, at any grade level?\nIn this interactive session\, participants will explore how play can be intentionally used to translate learning objectives aligned to Portrait of a Graduate competencies—such as critical thinking\, collaboration\, communication\, agency\, and empathy—into learning experiences that strengthen understanding\, transfer\, and student engagement\, without sacrificing rigor\, standards\, or accountability.\nDrawing from research\, classroom practice\, and large-scale system implementation\, the session demystifies what “learning through play” really means—and what it does not mean. Superintendents and system leaders will engage in a hands-on design experience that demonstrates how the same core learning objective can be activated through different types of play\, making learning more relevant\, motivating\, and durable for students.\nThe session will also address common leadership questions\, including alignment to standards\, assessment of Portrait competencies\, teacher readiness\, time constraints\, and scalability across schools and contexts.\nParticipants will leave with a clear\, practical framework they can use to guide instructional conversations\, professional learning\, and classroom design—so the Portrait becomes not just a vision statement\, but a lived student experience.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEEP DIVES
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:995c06cdba9b916d7406408e71b93e39
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/995c06cdba9b916d7406408e71b93e39
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T190000Z
DTEND:20260714T192000Z
SUMMARY:Crew Advisory Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:CREW ADVISORY MEET UP
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3af537d63f4f8a114f6fe6e3384c3d47
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/3af537d63f4f8a114f6fe6e3384c3d47
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260714T194500Z
DTEND:20260714T224500Z
SUMMARY:Blue Duck Brewing- Reception sponsored by Magic School and ExploreLearning & Learning A-Z
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:RECEPTION
LOCATION:Blue Duck Brewing\, 79 Hurley Ave\, Kingston\, NY 12401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:52317a30e084cc078574e9c0aa8e6edd
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/52317a30e084cc078574e9c0aa8e6edd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T120000Z
DTEND:20260715T123000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast and Celebration of Learning
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKFAST/LUNCH
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:96052bf35eee47196bcbcfe9ec677513
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/96052bf35eee47196bcbcfe9ec677513
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T123000Z
DTEND:20260715T124500Z
SUMMARY:Opening Remarks
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:The Arena\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fd8ad920833b73db2b68512878543973
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/fd8ad920833b73db2b68512878543973
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T124500Z
DTEND:20260715T134500Z
SUMMARY:Shape Tomorrow’s Skills\, Today (Keynote)
DESCRIPTION:As new technologies catalyze changes in the workplace\, learning environments are impacted as well. Students must build and develop new skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond. And it’s more important than ever to empower educators to teach those skills. Join Apple to discuss how to invest in your educators so they have the technology and tools needed to engage\, instruct\, and assess students so they thrive today and into the future.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:The Arena\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:db120401223edc9c5ae10c908aa52e5b
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/db120401223edc9c5ae10c908aa52e5b
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:5 Rules For Igniting a Leadership Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nGreat leadership isn’t just about strategy…it’s about your Story\, your WHY\, and your Purpose.&nbsp\;Into the Fire: 5 Rules for Igniting a Leadership Legacy&nbsp\;is a transformational workshop designed to inspire and equip leaders to embrace their own stories\, empower their teams\, and find clarity in their purpose.\nThrough dynamic storytelling and interactive discussions\, Dr. Beck will guide participants through the 5 Rules that define powerful leadership. Each rule is built on personal experience\, hard-won lessons\, and real-life leadership stories of those who have overcome adversity to lead with impact.\nAttendees will connect their own leadership journeys\, leaving them empowered to ignite their legacy and lead with purpose.\nKey Takeaways:\n-Your story fuels your leadership…your journey and experiences shape the foundation of how you lead and inspire others.\n-Legacy is built through action…apply the five rules to elevate your impact and lead with lasting purpose.\n-Purpose ignites performance…clarity in your “why” drives motivation and strengthens team culture.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Orange 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:94d1ce0b477d7c6370ede02f9519b7b0
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/94d1ce0b477d7c6370ede02f9519b7b0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Are you unintentionally educating your students for an unsustainable future?
DESCRIPTION:Jaimie will use the classic Deeper Learning structure to lead a conversation exploring examples of “education for unsustainability” currently present in curricula and academic standards. Participants will have the opportunity to share what they are seeing and doing in their schools and classrooms\, as well as how these practices may correlate with students’ mindsets.\nThe session will include discussion and Q&A focused on intentional shifts in language and practice that can lead to profoundly different student learning and action outcomes.\nAll participants will receive:\nA self-directed\, step-by-step guide to aligning and integrating Education for Sustainability (EfS) enduring understandings\, standards\, and performance indicators into core curriculum\, unit by unit\; andA simple audit tool for school leaders that connects core curriculum with students’ mindsets related to sustainability.Together\, these resources provide a clear rationale for “sustainabilizing” all PreK–12 curriculum.\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Orange 2\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8a2131e1bba7c0f388a8c2cd081fa357
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/8a2131e1bba7c0f388a8c2cd081fa357
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Can't Unsee It! Data\, Equity\, and the Journey to Systems Change
DESCRIPTION:When you start looking at&nbsp\;data&nbsp\;through an equity lens\, you reach a point of no return: you simply&nbsp\;"can't unsee it."&nbsp\;This session explores how the Dobbs Ferry school district transformed raw numbers into powerful narratives to drive systemic change for all students\, from those requiring intensive support to those in accelerated programs. We will go behind the scenes of a multi-year journey that moved staff from some&nbsp\;data-reluctance to becoming passionate change agents\, utilizing tools like early warning dashboards for PK programs and "double dose" instructional strategies for ENL and Literacy to deliver measurable results.\nParticipants will dive into the practical "how-to" of instructional leadership\, focusing on how to close the circle of understanding for teachers through sub-score analysis while taking time to grapple with and solve one of their own district issues. We will discuss the essential role of leadership to drive change\, seek &nbsp\;specific PD to drive classroom instruction and empower their staff to be accountable. From navigating the timeline of cultural shifts to implementing a more rigorous DEI-focused curriculum\, this session provides a roadmap for leaders ready to believe in data and use it to empower instructional coaches and faculty alike.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Orange 3\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:09a9cc6ddbe1f0fa88f2e16180dd9760
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/09a9cc6ddbe1f0fa88f2e16180dd9760
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Elevating Elementary Student Voice: From Mission Statement to Daily Practice
DESCRIPTION:Many schools reference student voice in their mission statements\, yet bringing that idea to life in the day-to-day operations of a school is a far greater challenge—and an even greater reward. This session explores how one elementary school moved from “Is this possible?” to “This is who we are.”\n\n\nParticipants will learn how student voice became central to building leadership and culture through intentional structures and innovative practices. The presenter will share the journey of transforming the Building Leadership Team to include and prioritize student perspectives\, along with practical examples such as The Passion Fair\, The Student Success Parade\, and Student-Led Building Leadership Teams.\n\n\nAttendees will engage in reflective discussion and collaborative planning time to design strategies that elevate student voice in their own schools—moving beyond symbolic inclusion to authentic empowerment.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Yellow 4\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:30b697764251699ab164b22d45aa01c2
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/30b697764251699ab164b22d45aa01c2
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Leading Teams Through Accelerated Change
DESCRIPTION:Districts are managing more simultaneous initiatives than ever—AI policies\, curriculum overhauls\, mental health programs\, budget pressures—with fewer people. Leading for deeper learning requires teams that can stay aligned and execute under pressure without burning out. This session explores what effective leadership teams are doing differently. We'll look at trends shaping 2026\, share what's working across districts\, and give participants practical tools for navigating change together.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Green 3\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3b9086b2fd466ad7cc24b9cf9c277922
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/3b9086b2fd466ad7cc24b9cf9c277922
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Rising Together: Supporting and Sustaining Women Leaders
DESCRIPTION:This session explores innovative and authentic leadership of women leaders. &nbsp\;The session will highlight the way women leaders have achieved successes and the unique challenges they continue to navigate. Participants will examine how gender expectations\, organizational culture\, and systemic barriers shape leadership journeys\, while also recognizing the strengths women bring to leadership. The session emphasizes practical strategies for leading with authenticity\, using one’s voice as an advocate for equity and change\, and redefining leadership on one’s own terms. &nbsp\;In addition\, participants will explore intentional ways to support\, sponsor\, and cultivate women leaders by focusing on leadership pipelines\, confidence-building\, and creating cultures where women are encouraged to step into leadership roles without compromising their authenticity.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Yellow 2\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6b1a6b2eae492b9691dec79441d6eca1
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/6b1a6b2eae492b9691dec79441d6eca1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:STEAM Bus: Driving Innovation and Career Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive\, hands-on session aboard the WSWHE BOCES STEAM Bus to explore how mobile learning hubs can revolutionize CTE and career connectivity. In this "play and learn" environment\, you’ll discover how to empower students with voice\, choice\, and innovative technology while gaining a behind the scenes look at the logistics required to bring these dynamic experiences to your own district. From sparking curiosity to building tangible skills\, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap for driving real world\, student centered innovation directly into your schools. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:On the BUS!\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:75380bde62809761c796b24cf887f69e
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/75380bde62809761c796b24cf887f69e
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Tour of iPark
DESCRIPTION:Step inside iPark\, our state-of-the-art CTE building where students engage in hands-on\, career-connected learning across a wide range of fields. From engineering and health sciences to culinary arts and digital media\, each space is designed to mirror real-world industry environments. Visitors will see how students actively collaborate\, problem-solve\, and apply their skills in authentic\, project-based ways. The tour\, given by our student ambassadors\, highlights how iPark connects classroom learning to future career pathways through innovative programming and industry partnerships. Experience firsthand how deeper learning comes to life when students are empowered to build\, create\, and explore their passions.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Registration Desk\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:06935c720659baa8d1d31425f081c7db
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/06935c720659baa8d1d31425f081c7db
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Vision for Success Through Portrait of a Graduate: Future Readiness with Discovery Education
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Green 4\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bad8716704003769f0dfcb91834f30f1
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/bad8716704003769f0dfcb91834f30f1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:We Need to Educate a Generation of Solutionaries!
DESCRIPTION:Do we want our students to be future ready problem solvers who are able to address challenges they care about in their schools and communities? If so\, we need to teach them how to engage in deep inquiry and support them to take meaningful action. The Solutionary Framework can be used across grade levels and content areas to support students to lean in and step up. There is no better leadership training we can offer!&nbsp\;\n\n\nThrough active learning approaches and dialogue\, participants will consider how solutionary teaching and learning can help students develop all of the skills described in the NYS Portrait of a Graduate. We will use video\, student work samples\, and project examples to show what this can look like in different school settings. This is an excellent session for school and district administrators and teacher leaders who are looking for practical ways to make shift happen.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:Green 5\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:07979c09673f4e2841c7ba33a2ca5231
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/07979c09673f4e2841c7ba33a2ca5231
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T140000Z
DTEND:20260715T145000Z
SUMMARY:Witness to History: (Mobile Museums of Tolerance BUS)
DESCRIPTION:Step inside iPark\, our state-of-the-art CTE building where students engage in hands-on\, career-connected learning across a wide range of fields. From engineering and health sciences to culinary arts and digital media\, each space is designed to mirror real-world industry environments. Visitors will see how students actively collaborate\, problem-solve\, and apply their skills in authentic\, project-based ways. The tour\, given by our student ambassadors\, highlights how iPark connects classroom learning to future career pathways through innovative programming and industry partnerships. Experience firsthand how deeper learning comes to life when students are empowered to build\, create\, and explore their passions.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS- ROUND 1
LOCATION:On the BUS!\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2e74ddc740fe16c656d2112e1f7a9c7e
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/2e74ddc740fe16c656d2112e1f7a9c7e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Assessment for the Future: Leading a Culture Shift Towards Performance Assessments and Presentations of Learning
DESCRIPTION:What does it look like when students stop performing for a grade — and start performing for an audience? Over the past two years\, Saugerties Central School District has been doing exactly that work: building a culture where assessment means something real.\nIn this Den Talk\, leaders and teachers share the on-the-ground story of launching Presentations of Learning and the PLAN Pilot We'll share about the resistance we encountered\, the mindset shifts that made the difference. Whether you're just beginning to question your school's relationship with traditional assessment or you're deep in the work of reimagining it\, this session is designed for you. Come ready to share your own experience — this is as much a conversation as it is a presentation.\nParticipants will leave with:\nA real-world model for piloting performance assessment at the 6-12 levelPractical advice for leading staff\, students\, and community through a culture shiftHonest lessons from the field\, including the messy middleA collegial conversation about what assessment can and should look like for the students in front of us today\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Orange 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:18015bd3aa23321626412290b24d76fd
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/18015bd3aa23321626412290b24d76fd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Co-Creating Culture with the Voices That Matter Most: The Power of Youth Participatory Action Research in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, schools roll out new initiatives to fix culture\, boost engagement\, or address behavior but too often\, the people most impacted by those issues aren’t at the table. In this interactive session\, teachers and school leaders will explore how Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) can serve as a powerful\, restorative tool to reimagine their school and classroom culture with students\, not for them.\n\n\nGrounded in real school-based examples\, this session walks teachers and leaders through how to design and implement a YPAR project from identifying a challenge to guiding students through research\, data collection\, solution design\, and action. Participants will learn how YPAR builds students’ leadership\, confidence\, and advocacy skills while also helping educators and administrators develop actionable\, student-informed strategies that heal culture\, not police it.\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, teachers and leaders will walk away with a framework for launching YPAR in their context\, strategies to use student voice as a driver of school culture transformation\, concrete examples of how YPAR has addressed issues like attendance\, relationships\, and academic engagement. This is about more than checking a box for student voice\, it’s about letting students help you rebuild what’s broken for them by them.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Orange 2\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:564d3801dacd112495a0433ce8d13fa1
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/564d3801dacd112495a0433ce8d13fa1
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Future Proofing Learning Spaces: Designing for Technology\, AI\, and Human Centered Learning
DESCRIPTION:Schools are accelerating their adoption of technology and stepping into the era of AI-enhanced teaching and learning. Yet the success of these tools depends far less on the technology itself—and far more on the physical learning environment that supports real‑time collaboration\, multimodal instruction\, power access\, and student movement.\nThis session\, adapted from Jerry Brown’s talk at the &nbsp\;City Universities of New York\, helps district leaders understand how to furture proof their learning environments using evidence‑based design\, peer reviewed\, industry research\, and emerging insights on AI‑driven workflows. Participants will explore a practical\, research‑backed framework for designing spaces that support the hear\, near\, and far trends in classroom design.&nbsp\;\nThe session includes an interactive AI agent simulation\, demonstrating in real time how AI‑supported collaboration changes student behavior\, cognitive load\, and space requirements.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Orange 3\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ba6689f1950151e471f11921e5fad8ab
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/ba6689f1950151e471f11921e5fad8ab
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:How Educating Students to be Solutionaries Fits Hand in Hand with NY Inspires
DESCRIPTION:Looking for ways to make shift happen?! Explore how integrating the Institute for Humane Education's free Solutionary Framework into teaching and learning can effectively develop the student competencies outlined in the NY Inspires Framework and what that could look like in your school or district. &nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Green 5\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:592928b44912e568aecc56620c230c77
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/592928b44912e568aecc56620c230c77
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Improving School-Family Communication
DESCRIPTION:Research shows school professionals that communicate regularly and frequently with families result in students that have improved academic achievement and overall better health and wellbeing throughout their K-12 years. &nbsp\;Although it is clear that school professional - family communication is vital in student success\, the process can be cumbersome\, challenging and frustrating if the correct tools are not available. This interactive presentation will identify myriad options\, based on a comparative analysis\, and use real time engagement with audience participation to demonstrate applications that are available to all school professionals from District Office leaders to frontline team members (including Building Leaders and Faculty) to communicate with students’ families\, even when there is a difference in primary language. &nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Green 4\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:92c23e97c11edd046caa9a62666b4ad7
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/92c23e97c11edd046caa9a62666b4ad7
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Integrating NY Inspires into the Standards
DESCRIPTION:What does it look like to turn student climate anxiety into climate action through education? When climate literacy becomes embedded in every student’s learning experience? This hands-on workshop\, led by Gaia Scholastic and SubjectToClimate\, explores practical\, replicable examples of standards-aligned\, sustainability-focused instruction to support educators and administrators in meeting the NY Inspires mandate.\n\n\nThe session will cover core principles of environmental and climate literacy\, as well as the pedagogical research behind integrating sustainability across disciplines. New information will include model units\, district implementation strategies\, and tools for aligning environmental education with local and national standards\, including NGSS\, social studies\, and other content area frameworks. Participants will engage in guided analysis of their own curricula or school programs to identify opportunities for embedding environmental learning without starting from scratch.\n\n\nParticipants will leave with tangible strategies for making environmental literacy a foundational part of their school or district’s identity. Whether you’re an educator\, administrator\, or sustainability coordinator\, this session provides a roadmap for turning climate literacy policy into real-world practice with the support of tools\, frameworks\, and partnerships that make change possible.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Yellow 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e8f1033fa6c5312c105a06a98870e34b
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/e8f1033fa6c5312c105a06a98870e34b
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions\, Approaches\, and Stories from the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Fox and his former student\, turned science teacher\, will lead a conversation on practical approaches to designing meaningful learning environments\, overcoming school constraints\, and prioritizing student voice\, place\, and purpose to achieve deeper learning.\n\n\nThis Den is intended as a comfortable\, discussion-driven space for educators seeking to critically examine what deeper learning looks like in practice. The conversation will use excerpts and frameworks from&nbsp\;Learning Environment&nbsp\;to guide the discussion.\n\n\nRemember to bring your copy of&nbsp\;Learning Environment&nbsp\;for Jared to sign after the conversation. Copies will also be available for purchase at the event.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Yellow 2\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/f44dfc0969977d2c0b378b7f00f28553
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:STEAM Bus: Driving Innovation and Career Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive\, hands-on session aboard the WSWHE BOCES STEAM Bus to explore how mobile learning hubs can revolutionize CTE and career connectivity. In this "play and learn" environment\, you’ll discover how to empower students with voice\, choice\, and innovative technology while gaining a behind the scenes look at the logistics required to bring these dynamic experiences to your own district. From sparking curiosity to building tangible skills\, you’ll leave with a clear roadmap for driving real world\, student centered innovation directly into your schools. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:On the BUS!\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/c885d6de6c71919d7e34ce51f410a938
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:The Innovation Mixtape: Volume 1
DESCRIPTION:The best mixtapes aren’t just collections of songs\; they are stories told through sound. Education is no different: the best learning is authentic\, rhythmic\, and full of soul. In this interactive Den Talk\, we’re using a curated mixtape to bridge the gap between "Doing School" and true Deeper Learning.\n\nWe’ll explore how innovative leaders are breaking the old loops of traditional schooling to find a more modern beat. You’ll leave with a physical "Tracklist for Innovation\," a practical guide that maps each song to a specific Deeper Learning strategy. Whether it’s a new spin on professional development or a fresh approach to student exhibitions\, you’ll walk away with a playlist of actionable ideas to start "playing" at your school on Monday morning.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Yellow 4\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aa483889aa7e19f4a32154ed42bd30f3
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/aa483889aa7e19f4a32154ed42bd30f3
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Tour of iPark
DESCRIPTION:Step inside iPark\, our state-of-the-art CTE building where students engage in hands-on\, career-connected learning across a wide range of fields. From engineering and health sciences to culinary arts and digital media\, each space is designed to mirror real-world industry environments. Visitors will see how students actively collaborate\, problem-solve\, and apply their skills in authentic\, project-based ways. The tour\, given by our student ambassadors\, highlights how iPark connects classroom learning to future career pathways through innovative programming and industry partnerships. Experience firsthand how deeper learning comes to life when students are empowered to build\, create\, and explore their passions.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:Registration Desk\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/8ca5f9342a046085e4f1adbda435acef
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T145500Z
DTEND:20260715T154500Z
SUMMARY:Witness to History: (Mobile Museums of Tolerance BUS)
DESCRIPTION:Step inside iPark\, our state-of-the-art CTE building where students engage in hands-on\, career-connected learning across a wide range of fields. From engineering and health sciences to culinary arts and digital media\, each space is designed to mirror real-world industry environments. Visitors will see how students actively collaborate\, problem-solve\, and apply their skills in authentic\, project-based ways. The tour\, given by our student ambassadors\, highlights how iPark connects classroom learning to future career pathways through innovative programming and industry partnerships. Experience firsthand how deeper learning comes to life when students are empowered to build\, create\, and explore their passions.
CATEGORIES:DEN TALKS
LOCATION:On the BUS!\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c8375b3b2f706fc2b26f2ee25dedeeaf
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/c8375b3b2f706fc2b26f2ee25dedeeaf
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T154500Z
DTEND:20260715T170000Z
SUMMARY:Playground
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLAYGROUND
LOCATION:Second Floor\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a2223f0414171216a78eb6b200cbf30e
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/a2223f0414171216a78eb6b200cbf30e
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T164000Z
DTEND:20260715T170000Z
SUMMARY:Crew Advisory Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:CREW ADVISORY MEET UP
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:308139cf0074c59d6c6035f6ad4652e6
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/308139cf0074c59d6c6035f6ad4652e6
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T170000Z
DTEND:20260715T181500Z
SUMMARY:Empowered Leadership: Using AI and Emotional Intelligence to Reignite Purpose\, Creativity\, and Equity in Schools
DESCRIPTION:\nIn this Den Talk\, participants will experience how innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform school leadership\, instructional design\, and equity-driven practices.\n\n\nThrough hands-on engagement\, reflection\, and collaborative creation\, leaders will explore how AI tools can streamline workflows\, elevate instructional planning\, and inspire creativity—reigniting the joy of teaching and learning.\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP IN CURRENT TOPICS
LOCATION:Orange 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:40045108250da1a6d0b0b02404d9c77a
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/40045108250da1a6d0b0b02404d9c77a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T170000Z
DTEND:20260715T181500Z
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP IN CURRENT TOPICS
LOCATION:The Arena\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1925e890fb8a6fafa165a675a77495d3
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/1925e890fb8a6fafa165a675a77495d3
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T170000Z
DTEND:20260715T181500Z
SUMMARY:Portrait to Practice: Assess What Matters
DESCRIPTION:\nIn a world of AI\, what should assessment and instruction look like? Are isolated academic skills as valuable as the learning outcomes in the NY Portrait of a Graduate? How do we move beyond compliance in our schools to an environment that truly promotes the student learning that matters?\nJoin us as we move from story to application around these critical questions. We’ll ground ourselves in a case study of Tech Valley High School\, examining assessment artifacts and frameworks to think critically together about what strong assessment for learning looks like.\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP IN CURRENT TOPICS
LOCATION:Blue 1\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:02dfb69fd7e3a60de82cb43f8f2a997d
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/02dfb69fd7e3a60de82cb43f8f2a997d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T170000Z
DTEND:20260715T181500Z
SUMMARY:Strategy to Practice: How CUNY/UA Built School-Based Capacity for Responsible AI Use
DESCRIPTION:As districts grapple with how to respond to the rapid emergence of generative AI\, many face the same challenge: how to move beyond isolated trainings or vague top-down guidance toward sustainable\, school-based adoption that strengthens instruction and aligns with deeper learning principles.\nIn this session\, Azadi Partners—alongside leaders and teacher leaders from New York City Public Schools’ CUNY/Urban Assembly High School District—will share how they partnered to build districtwide capacity for responsible AI use through a combination of system-level professional development and targeted AI Catalyst coaching. Azadi Partners will provide an overview of their approach to supporting AI adoption\, including how district-wide PD sessions established shared AI literacy\, ethical guardrails\, and common instructional use cases\, while ongoing coaching supported AI Catalysts—teacher leaders in schools across the CUNY/UA district—to model\, extend\, and support effective practice.\nThe session will highlight Azadi Partners’ and CUNY/UA’s shared focus on using AI to strengthen instructional planning\, including lesson design\, differentiation\, assessment planning\, and alignment. Throughout\, the work centers educators’ expertise\, experience\, and deep understanding of their students. The CUNY/UA Deputy Superintendent and an AI Catalyst teacher leader will speak directly to the impact of this work\, sharing how the professional learning and coaching supported meaningful adoption of AI tools in schools and influenced instructional practice at both the classroom and system levels.\nThe session will be structured as a facilitated conversation\, with opportunities for participants to reflect on the case example\, surface questions\, and consider how similar approaches might translate to their own districts and schools. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how a district can build sustainable\, school-based capacity for AI adoption through a combination of shared professional learning and embedded teacher leadership. They will gain insight into the structures\, design choices\, and coaching practices that supported responsible AI use in CUNY/UA schools\, along with practical takeaways they can adapt in their own contexts—such as how to identify and support teacher leaders\, structure AI-focused professional learning\, and focus AI use on strengthening instructional planning while maintaining educator agency and deeper learning priorities.\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP IN CURRENT TOPICS
LOCATION:Orange 2\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:624450720a49c19a9d8710ae612f035e
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/624450720a49c19a9d8710ae612f035e
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T170000Z
DTEND:20260715T181500Z
SUMMARY:Tool or Tyrant? AI and the K-12 Mind
DESCRIPTION:This Talk will allow educators\, administrators\, and anyone interested in protecting the sanctity of critical and creative independent thinking\, to explore how AI can be introduced as a thought partner rather than something that displaces our own thinking and learning. &nbsp\;It draws on some of the thinking of Tristan Harris\, who founded Center for Humane Technology (CHT)\, and deconstructs the dimensions of NYSED's "Portrait of a Graduate" in order to co-construct meaningful measures and ways of developing these wonderful attributes\, rather than letting them languish as compelling rhetoric without a map.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP IN CURRENT TOPICS
LOCATION:Orange 3\, Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c8f0884c438be9b73ea78f0e060c39d5
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/c8f0884c438be9b73ea78f0e060c39d5
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083343Z
DTSTART:20260715T181500Z
DTEND:20260715T183000Z
SUMMARY:Wrap Up Closing Circle
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CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Kingston\, NY\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ff9c813d1e9cbf71ca90997421314e56
URL:http://deeperlearningnewyork2026.sched.com/event/ff9c813d1e9cbf71ca90997421314e56
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