2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference: Full Schedule

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8:00am CDT

Electronic Portfolios for Measuring & Reflecting on Student Learning: AIR Developed Guide with Career Readiness Indicators

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT

Redbud B 210

Connecting Individual Plan of Study (IPS) to student career development and the district process of implementation of an IPS for each student that includes utilizing a portable electronic portfolio.
This session will focus on the Individual Plan of Study (IPS) Elements and how they are connected to the career development model in preparing students to make informed career decisions, set career goals as they transition from school to post-secondary education and the world of work. We will cover how electronic portable portfolios can be utilized to document student success and how students can take ownership of their own learning. Utilizing the IPS process effectively in the district can help with the school improvement process regarding standards alignment by connecting it with family, community and business partnerships.
AIR (American Institute for Research) recently developed a KSDE Electronic Portfolio Guide Aligned with Career Readiness Indicators. District-prepared programs of study samples will be shared.

Speakers

Kevin Bronson

Education Program Consultant and Individual Plan of Study Coordinator, Kansas State Department of Education

Former Kensington Kansas Goldbug and Fort Hays State University Graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Technology Studies and a Master Degree in Education Administration. An educator for 25 years in construction & design and SkillsUSA advisor. Currently serving as an education program... Read More →

Denise Lauber

Public Service Administrator, KSDE

Denise Lauber is a Public Service Administrator for the Kansas Department of Education supporting the administration of Carl Perkins funds to Kansas School Districts.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Redbud B 210

IPS

9:10am CDT

Panel Discussion - Structured Literacy

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am CDT

Redbud B 210

This panel discussion will feature a small group of school systems and their approach to implementing one of the Fundamentals. Each school system will share why they chose the Fundamental and Structure as well as how they are implementing followed by facilitated Q & A.

Districts on this panel:
USD 266 Maize
USD 440 Halstead
USD 483 Kismet-Plains

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
Redbud B 210

Accreditation

2026 Great Ideas in Education Conference

8:00am CDT

Kevin Bronson

Denise Lauber

9:10am CDT

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