What are your big dreams and big ideas for 2026 IPS Summit? by Katie Knutson https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below. en-us 2025-08-11 13:58:20 UTC 2025-08-11 22:45:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4ac.png knutsok https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540428487 We need to ensure that we feed people for Summit.

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]]> 2025-08-11 14:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540429064 knutsok https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540429652 Outlook + Teams -- Best Practices, Tutorials

]]> 2025-08-11 14:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540429652 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540696944 Cybersecurity Storytime (<15 minutes)

]]> 2025-08-11 19:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540696944 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697646 IPS Teacher Keynote (could be 2-3 teachers) -- keynote might be 30 minutes long followed by 30 minute panel Q&A between presenters and attendees

]]> 2025-08-11 19:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697646 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697894 Big Idea: What method does the staff have to stay connected with other members that were in attendance?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697894 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697932 Are we going to send out a RSVP to try and get some sort of head count?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697932 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697997 Attendees will be looking for something AI-centric

]]> 2025-08-11 19:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540697997 snoufferar https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698523 A combination of skills (google suite, Teams, etc., time management) and information on how to navigate the district (benefits, Let's Talk, School Dude and other support platforms)

]]> 2025-08-11 19:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698523 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698539 Enticing and innovative sessions/info. Not the same old stuff.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698539 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698596 How might we promote the event? How might we incentivize attendance?

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]]> 2025-08-11 19:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698667 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698687 Allow participants to leave without a feeling of community and purpose

]]> 2025-08-11 19:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698687 knutsok https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698894 Swag + Giveaways should be available.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540698894 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699089 How will we distinguish this event from District PD? What is it about this event that makes it worth attending both? What is our value prop?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699089 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699097 If we can't pay people, can we offer some type of PD credit or certification or something?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699097 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699410 We can not have the summit in a location that is not conductive to adult learning. It has to be at a location that has plenty of parking, space for large groups and breakout sessions.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699410 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699521 Team Building Activities in breakout sessions.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699521 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699580 Communicating expectations to all participants and supervisors.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699580 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699632 The environment needs to be comfortable for attendees e.g., furniture, comfortable temperature, etc.


]]> 2025-08-11 19:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699632 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699754 We HAVE to have an exceptional keynote speaker to get folks in the door.

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]]> 2025-08-11 19:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540699818 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700089 A focus on adult learning and ensuring all learning leaders are best equipped to lead learning.


]]> 2025-08-11 19:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700089 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700131 Opportunity to network with others in the district.

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]]> 2025-08-11 19:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700310 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700362 For participants that attend, can we partner with a company/organization for some simple swag?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700362 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700446 Technology needs to be looked at and see what is available for presenters and audience.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700446 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700513 Ensure all sessions are clearly geared and communicated to people what it's covering. Is it for new to IPS, IPS veterans, certified, classified, etc.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700513 snoufferar https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700849 Looking for external presenters of sessions - our district staff are facilitating a TON over the summer.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700849 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700886 We have to be very cognizant of the work we are asking of our teams. The ENL team loves to do PD; however, between ENL district PD, innovation school PD, classified launch, and choice sessions we were spread way too thin. More folks need to be tapped to present to the masses.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540700886 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701064 We leverage our best presenters that continuously have high PD Feedback survey results to lead dynamic sessions.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701064 knutsok https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701112 Could we partner to make it more of a back to school fest? Meetings / sessions in the AM and bring your family for food and fun in the PM?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701112 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701165 create opportunity for social media posts. e.g., hash tags, picture booths, etc.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701165 knutsok https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701375 Can we offer childcare?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701375 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701391 The Art of Giving & Receiving Feedback – practical frameworks for constructive conversations


Clear is Kind: Communication that Builds Trust – reducing misunderstandings across teams.


Dealing with Difficult Conversations Without Drama – step-by-step tactics to keep dialogue productive.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701391 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701398 Sessions that give really world applicable ideas, strategies, and more in all job types.


]]> 2025-08-11 19:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701398 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701582 Is there any consideration to survey staff on what they would come out for - considering they are not being paid - before all this work is done and there is minimal participation


]]> 2025-08-11 19:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540701582 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702059 some might ask if sessions will be recorded

]]> 2025-08-11 19:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702059 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702481 We can not try to be all things to all people. We should keep it simple and at the same time try to make it applicable to everyone. For example, building a culture of trust (with families, students, staff,) is something that can touch on multiple roles. Within the presentation it could be differentiated based on sitting with folks with similar roles. (This is not a super example, but you get the drift).

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]]> 2025-08-11 19:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702569 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702571 do we consider bringing in topic experts from IDOE to present?

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]]> 2025-08-11 19:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702593 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702645 A day in the life - pairing new hires with experienced and passionate ones from the various roles/backgrounds - a mentoring/supportive vibe


]]> 2025-08-11 19:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702645 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702974 I am always down to offering sessions on welcoming English learners, best practices with working with ELs, language justice.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540702974 melcoryell1 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703040 Laserlike focus on truly empowering and supporting efficacy of school leaders, teachers, and students, resulting in learning for all.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703040 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703054 We need to keep in mind how the work being done during sessions aligns to all personnel present. Connections need to be made clear.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703054 snoufferar https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703085 Do we need to consider a staff committee to help us ideate and plan?

]]> 2025-08-11 19:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703085 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703318 Since it's all employees, definitely finding a way to connect day-to-day roles to the mission, so everyone sees their contribution as part of the overall bigger picture.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703318 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703445 backup plans if the attendance is minimal

]]> 2025-08-11 19:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703445 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703488 what data are we using to inform decisions? e.g., topic prioritization, etc.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540703488 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540704124 do we invite community partners and/or vendors to have booths and/or present? e.g., you can schedule your appointment with Core Financial, Howe Clinic, etc.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540704124 melcoryell1 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540704161 Instructionally-focused topics and topics that help people foster strong climates and cultures, supporting adults and students: alignment with NIET structures, support for how to coach other adults to create student-centered classrooms.

]]> 2025-08-11 19:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540704161 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540705096 virtual options to increase possible attendance

]]> 2025-08-11 20:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540705096 https://padlet.com/knutsok/nfibm65rwenm23hc/wish/3540768573 What if we offered larger giveaways, PD Points and lunch/refreshments to encourage attendance (as a form of compensation or an incentive to consider attending)?


We could also ask ELT/Learning Team Leadership & School Leaders to encourage their staff to attend (district leaders could be key ambassadors for the Summit and we could recognize them as event champions)?


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