Start Strong 2026: Full Schedule

Save the date for Upper Arlington’s Start Strong mini-conference on August 5-6, 2026--schedule to follow!

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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8:30am EDT

Draft-What Steps Can I Take to Plan for Retirement, Even if it's a Long Time From Now? (preK-12)

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Pete Scully and Laura Mickens will review pre-tax savings vehicles that are available to UA employees in addition to STRS. This review will cover the HSA, Section 125 plan, 403b, 457b, and 401a programs and approved vendors.

Speakers

Pete Scully

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Certified Staff

Content Level Introductory, Proficiency
Audience PK, K-5, 6-8, 9-12

9:40am EDT

Draft-LPDC & Licensure Workshop NEED DESCRIPTION

1.00 PD

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers

Kristin Bugnitz

Peer Assistance Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Certified Staff

Content Level Introductory, Proficiency
Audience PK, K-5, Admin, 6-8, 9-12

12:00pm EDT

Draft-Power Teacher NEED DESCRIPTION

1.00 PD

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Speakers

Sarah Painter

Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Certified Staff

Content Level Introductory
Audience K-5, 6-8, 9-12

1:10pm EDT

Draft-Abre NEED DESCRIPTION

1.00 PD

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Speakers

Tracy Macedonia

Assessment Coordinator, Upper Arlington City Schools

Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Certified Staff

Content Level Introductory
Audience K-5, 9-12, 6-8

Start Strong 2026

8:30am EDT

Pete Scully

9:40am EDT

Kristin Bugnitz

12:00pm EDT

Sarah Painter

1:10pm EDT

Tracy Macedonia

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