T.O.P.S. New Teacher Orientation 2025: Full Schedule

8:15am CDT

EdPrep Specialists - Elementary

Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT

B305 - JHS

Speakers

Katrina Fowler

Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
B305 - JHS

Elementary Focused

Audience 1st grade through 8th grade
Subject Classroom Instruction, Planning, Technology

9:00am CDT

Career Ladder (Teachers with at least 2 years experience in Missouri)

Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT

B305 - JHS

The overall purpose of the district’s participation in the Career Ladder program is to honor and compensate the work certified team members are completing outside of the contracted day.

Speakers

Erica Etuonu

Hello,My name is Erica Etuonu. I currently teach Freshmen 101 and Personal Finance.

Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
B305 - JHS

All Teachers, Teachers with at least 2 years experience in Missouri

Audience All Teachers

9:45am CDT

Refugee / Newcomer Strategies for the Gen Ed Classroom

Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT

B305 - JHS

An overview of strategies and suggestions to welcome, serve, and differentiate instruction for refugees and newcomers in the general education classroom.

Speakers

Dr. Jana Thomas Coffman

Refugee & Newcomer Coordinator, Joplin Schools

Heather Hofer

ELD Literacy Teacher-Newcomers and Refugees, Joplin Schools

Roti cania, nasi lemak, shish tawook, and cup of steaming masala chai are some of my favorite treats. Having lived overseas and taught English for 26 years, I know what it is like to be a second (or third) language learner. My greatest delight is to sit with newcomers and help... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
B305 - JHS

All Teachers

Audience All Teachers
Subject ELL, Refugee, Classroom Instruction

10:30am CDT

EdPrep Specialists - Middle School

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am CDT

B305 - JHS

Speakers

Elaine Beaver

Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
B305 - JHS

Secondary Focused

Audience 1st grade through 8th grade
Subject Classroom Instruction, Planning, Technology

12:35pm CDT

EdPrep Specialists - High School

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT

B305 - JHS

Speakers

Cara Clark

Instructional and Technology Integration Specialist & Educational Prep Specialist

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT
B305 - JHS

Secondary Focused

Audience All Teachers
Subject Technology, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Management, Curriculum

1:25pm CDT

EdPrep Specialists - SPED

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:25pm - 2:05pm CDT

B305 - JHS

Speakers

RoiAnn Gardner

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:25pm - 2:05pm CDT
B305 - JHS

All Teachers

Audience Elementary Teachers
Subject Classroom Instruction

2:10pm CDT

Engagement Strategies

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:10pm - 2:50pm CDT

B305 - JHS

In this interactive and dynamic professional development session, teachers will explore a variety of effective strategies designed to boost student engagement in the classroom. Understanding that engaged students are more likely to retain information, participate actively, and develop a love for learning, this session aims to equip educators with practical tools and techniques that can be immediately implemented.

Engagement Strategies Presentation

Speakers