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T.O.P.S. New Teacher Orientation 2025
Venue: B314 - JHS clear filter
Wednesday, August 13
 

8:15am CDT

Professionalism with Principals
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Paul Gipson

Paul Gipson

Assistant Principal
avatar for Heather Surbrugg

Heather Surbrugg

Elementary Principal, Joplin Schools
Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:15am - 8:55am CDT
B314 - JHS

9:00am CDT

Canvas (Gradebook setup, messaging, publishing, speed grader)
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
Canvas is the Joplin Schools Learning Management System (LMS) for grades 6-12. This session will cover the basics of Canvas and provide an opportunity for middle school and high school teachers to meet their building go-to teachers for Canvas.
Speakers
avatar for Cara Clark

Cara Clark

Instructional and Technology Integration Specialist & Educational Prep Specialist
avatar for Laurie Olson

Laurie Olson

Teacher
I am a 6th grade Comm. Arts teacher at NMS. I have been teaching in the district for the last 12 years. I am our buildings Canvas person,  try to stay up on all things Canvas.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:00am - 9:40am CDT
B314 - JHS

9:45am CDT

Canvas (Gradebook setup, messaging, publishing, speed grader)
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
Canvas is the Joplin Schools Learning Management System (LMS) for grades 6-12. This session will cover the basics of Canvas and provide an opportunity for middle school and high school teachers to meet their building go-to teachers for Canvas.
Speakers
avatar for Cara Clark

Cara Clark

Instructional and Technology Integration Specialist & Educational Prep Specialist
avatar for Laurie Olson

Laurie Olson

Teacher
I am a 6th grade Comm. Arts teacher at NMS. I have been teaching in the district for the last 12 years. I am our buildings Canvas person,  try to stay up on all things Canvas.
Wednesday August 13, 2025 9:45am - 10:25am CDT
B314 - JHS

10:30am CDT

Middle School Principal Q & A
Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
An opportunity to ask your grade level principal questions.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Newell

Tracy Newell

Principal, North Middle School
avatar for Jacob Williams

Jacob Williams

Principal, Joplin Schools
Wednesday August 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:10am CDT
B314 - JHS

12:35pm CDT

Building Systemic Bridges to Connect Curriculum with Academic Achievement
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT
This session presents the critical link between curriculum design and academic achievement, exploring how educators can build systemic bridges to ensure success. Participants will gain insights into effective strategies for aligning curriculum with learning outcomes and fostering academic excellence by examining the foundational principles of curriculum design and key components of effective curriculum frameworks. Furthermore, the session will address the importance of collaboration and communication among stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about best practices for fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Participants will leave equipped with tools and strategies to strengthen the connections between curriculum design and academic success, empowering them to drive positive change in their educational communities.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Christopher Young

Dr. Christopher Young

Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Joplin Schools
avatar for Libbie Burd

Libbie Burd

Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Joplin Schools
Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:35pm - 1:20pm CDT
B314 - JHS

1:25pm CDT

Building Systemic Bridges to Connect Curriculum with Academic Achievement
Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:25pm - 2:05pm CDT
This session presents the critical link between curriculum design and academic achievement, exploring how educators can build systemic bridges to ensure success. Participants will gain insights into effective strategies for aligning curriculum with learning outcomes and fostering academic excellence by examining the foundational principles of curriculum design and key components of effective curriculum frameworks. Furthermore, the session will address the importance of collaboration and communication among stakeholders. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions about best practices for fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Participants will leave equipped with tools and strategies to strengthen the connections between curriculum design and academic success, empowering them to drive positive change in their educational communities.
Speakers
avatar for Libbie Burd

Libbie Burd

Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, Joplin Schools
avatar for Dr. Christopher Young

Dr. Christopher Young

Secondary Curriculum Coordinator, Joplin Schools
Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:25pm - 2:05pm CDT
B314 - JHS

2:10pm CDT

The IEP Experience: Bridging Gen Ed. and SPED
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:10pm - 2:50pm CDT
Understanding an IEP document and experiencing a student-focused, mock IEP meeting that will ensure all parties have meaningful participation, which is modeled after DESE best practices.  Special education teachers and regular education teachers all play a role in this important process. 
Speakers
avatar for Hannah New

Hannah New

Curriculum Coordinator SPED, Joplin Schools
avatar for Stacey Tracy

Stacey Tracy

Director of Special Education, Joplin School District
Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:10pm - 2:50pm CDT
B314 - JHS
 
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