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.

8:30am EDT

Draft-Communication Crash Course NEED DESCRIPTION

1.00 PD

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

Speakers

Karen Truett

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

Certified Staff

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

12:00pm EDT

Draft-Access Amazing Resources to Provide Meaningful Opportunities for Students (preK-12)

1.00 PD

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

Join us for an introduction to the Upper Arlington Education Foundation (UA+Ed) and Alumni Association, dedicated to supporting students and staff across UA schools. Learn about the history of the foundation, its mission, and the impact it’s had through recent grants awarded across the district. We’ll also review the UA+Ed grant application and explore ways that we can partner with you to bring innovative and meaningful learning opportunities to your students.

Speakers

Megan Potts

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

Certified Staff

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

1:10pm EDT

Draft-Global Language NEED DESCRIPTION

1.00 PD

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

Speakers

Chris Hayes

Global Language Teacher: Spanish

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

Certified Staff, Curriculum

Content Level Introductory, Proficiency
Audience 6-8, 9-12

8:30am EDT

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

1.00 PD

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