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

8:30am EDT

Draft-Get to Know Your District Tech
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Shannon Hemmelgarn

Shannon Hemmelgarn

Media Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools-Windermere
avatar for Katie Coplin

Katie Coplin

Teacher, Wickliffe Progressive/ Upper Arlington Schools
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
  AI/Technology

8:30am EDT

Draft-Communication Crash Course
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Speakers
CW
KT
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
  Certified Staff

8:30am EDT

Draft-Ablespace Workshop
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
  Special Education

9:40am EDT

Draft-Introduction to Canvas
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Diane Kahle

Diane Kahle

Computer Science Teacher, Upper Arlington High School
I currently teach computer science at UAHS and have a passion for computer science education and strive to provide new opportunities for students. I have 35 years of experience teaching math and computer science. I am a Canvas Lead at the HS. I lead Hour of Code Across UA and the... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
  AI/Technology

9:40am EDT

Draft-K-5 at a Glance Curriculum Document
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers
DA

Debra Amling

Upper Arlington Schools
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
  Curriculum (Literacy/Math/Science/Social Studies)

10:50am EDT

Draft-Collaboration Station
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT

10:50am EDT

Creating a Human-Centered AI Stoplight Framework and UA AI Policy
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
AI can be a powerful assistant to both students and staff. We need a way to harness its power without compromising foundational learning and academic integrity. Come learn how to create rationales for AI use or non-use from a teacher’s and student’s perspective. Use these guidelines in designing parameters for you next lesson or unit.  We will also cover the major points of the Upper...
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Speakers
avatar for Denise Lutz

Denise Lutz

Chief Excellence and Engagement Officer, Upper Arlington School
HumanCenteredAIStoplightModel (1) pdf
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
  AI/Technology

12:00pm EDT

Draft-Generative AI
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Michelle Kammeraad

Michelle Kammeraad

Media Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools-Jones
LS

Laurie Sutherin

6th Grade English Language Arts, Upper Arlington Schools-Jones
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
  AI/Technology

12:00pm EDT

Draft-UA Ed+ Foundation
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
  Certified Staff

12:00pm EDT

Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Matt Jordan

Matt Jordan

Principal, Upper Arlington Schools-Hastings MS
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
  Curriculum (Literacy/Math/Science/Social Studies)

12:00pm EDT

Draft-Intro to Trauma Informed Care
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Speakers
LG
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
  Trauma Informed Care

1:10pm EDT

Draft-Intermediate Canvas
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
  AI/Technology

1:10pm EDT

Draft-Global Language
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Speakers
CH

Chris Hayes

Global Language Teacher: Spanish
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
  Certified Staff, Curriculum

1:10pm EDT

Draft-The Writing Revolution
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Amy Adams
avatar for Julie Stolze

Julie Stolze

Tier 4 Reading Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools; Barrington Elementary
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
  Curriculum (Literacy/Math/Science/Social Studies)

1:10pm EDT

Draft-Service Learning 101
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Katie Benton

Katie Benton

Fourth Grade Progressive Teacher, District Service Learning Leader, Barrington Elementary School, Upper Arlington City Schools
Katie Benton has been an elementary school teacher for 25 years. She has been a service learning leader in Upper Arlington City Schools for the past 20 years and has worked on numerous high quality service learning projects across K-12.
avatar for Leah Miller

Leah Miller

Career Development & Service-Learning Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
  Service Learning

1:10pm EDT

Draft-Strategies for Drama and addressing bullying
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Speakers
LG
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
  Trauma Informed Care

2:20pm EDT

Draft-Collaboration Station
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

2:20pm EDT

Draft-iPad Accessibility
1.00 PD
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Viau
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
  AI/Technology
 
Thursday, August 6
 

8:30am EDT

Draft-Differentiating for Gifted Learners Using AI Tools
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Go beyond "more work" and discover how to help your students "go deeper." This session focuses on providing practical strategies for utilizing AI tools to deliver genuine enrichment and extension activities that add depth and complexity to your curriculum. Rather than assigning "busywork," you will learn how to leverage technology to challenge gifted learners effectively.We will explore how tools...
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Speakers
avatar for Cat Rinko-Gay

Cat Rinko-Gay

Gifted Intervention Specialist, Barrington Elementary School, Upper Arlington City Schools
Cat Rinko-Gay has worked in gifted education for 15 years. She began her career as a learning specialist and 3rd grade teacher at an all-gifted school in New York City. Since moving to Ohio, she has worked as a Gifted Intervention Specialist for the past 4 years, focusing on ELA and... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
  AI/Technology, Gifted Education

8:30am EDT

Draft-Planning for Retirement
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Speakers
PS
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
  Certified Staff

8:30am EDT

Draft-The Writing Revolution
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Julie Stolze

Julie Stolze

Tier 4 Reading Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools; Barrington Elementary
avatar for Amy Adams
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
  Curriculum (Literacy/Math/Science/Social Studies)

8:30am EDT

Making Room for the Storm: Relating to Stress in a Healthier, Values-Driven Way
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Bobby Huffman

Bobby Huffman

Intervention Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools
Bobby Huffman has spent two decades in the classroom navigating the beautiful, complex world of special education. Currently serving as an Intervention and Behavioral Specialist at Jones Middle School, Bobby has 20 years of experience supporting students with autism and behavioral... Read More →
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
  Trauma Informed Care

8:30am EDT

Draft-Hold for Progressive Education Workshop
2.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams

3rd grade teacher, Wickliffe Progressive
Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30am - 10:40am EDT
  Progressive Education

9:40am EDT

Draft-Ethical Communication About Students
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

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

9:40am EDT

Draft-Intermediate Canvas
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

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

9:40am EDT

Draft-LPDC & Licensure Workshop
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers
KB

Kristin Bugnitz

Peer Assistance Specialist, Upper Arlington Schools
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
  Certified Staff

9:40am EDT

Draft-K-5 at a Glance Curriculum Document
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers
AR
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
  Curriculum (Literacy/Math/Science/Social Studies)

9:40am EDT

Draft-Math (Building Thinking Classrooms second or alternate session)
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Matt Jordan

Matt Jordan

Principal, Upper Arlington Schools-Hastings MS
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
  Curriculum (Literacy/Math/Science/Social Studies)

10:50am EDT

Draft-Collaboration Station
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT

Thursday August 6, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT

10:50am EDT

Draft-Anxiety Supports
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT

Speakers
LG
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am EDT
  Trauma Informed Care

12:00pm EDT

Draft-Power Teacher
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Speakers
SP
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
  Certified Staff

12:00pm EDT

Draft-Ablespace Workshop
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

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

12:00pm EDT

Draft-Evaluation and Discipline
1.50 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Speakers
PS
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
  Administrators

1:10pm EDT

Draft-Abre
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT

Speakers
TM

Tracy Macedonia

Assessment Coordinator, Upper Arlington City Schools
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT
  Certified Staff

1:50pm EDT

Draft-Interpersonal Conflict, Mediation, and the District Complaint Process
1.50 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:50pm - 3:20pm EDT

Speakers
PS
Thursday August 6, 2026 1:50pm - 3:20pm EDT
  Administrators

2:20pm EDT

Draft-Collaboration Station
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Thursday August 6, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

2:20pm EDT

Draft-Digital Classroom Management
1.00 PD
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Viau
Thursday August 6, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm EDT
  AI/Technology
 

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