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Social Studies Summer Institute 2026
Tuesday, June 9
 

8:00am PDT

Civic Harmony: Navigating Multiple Perspectives in the Classroom
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1852
Engage in dynamic, classroom-ready discussion strategies that build civic understanding.In this interactive session, educators will experience adaptable discussion protocols designed to strengthen students’ reasoning, listening, and reflection skills. Using BRI resources, participants will model and examine inquiry-based activities grounded in constitutional principles and civic virtue....
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Speakers
LR
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1852
  Session 1

8:00am PDT

Hook, Line, and Sinker: Reeling students in from the start
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1832
In this powerful session, participants will deepen their understanding of how using a hook can increase engagement for the entire period. Engage with Social Studies-specific examples, as well as general strategies you can use to create your own! This session includes time for both active exploration of effective hooks and collaborative work time to create your own. Leave with multiple hooks that...
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Speakers
SH
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1832
  Session 1

8:00am PDT

Organizing Canvas for Instructional Clarity: A Practical Course for Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1826
In this focused workshop, teachers will learn high‑impact strategies to organize a Canvas course for clarity and share in a sandbox with colleagues, sync grades with Skyward, integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets (calendar) resources, and streamline family communication using Canvas Announcements and ParentSquare. The session combines brief demos with guided hands‑on time so participants...
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Speakers
RW
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1826
  Session 1

8:00am PDT

Riding the Waves of Motivation: The Four Will Drivers for Student Success
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1843
This interactive session empowers educators to transform their classrooms into spaces where students engage in meaningful activities and discourse around social studies topics. Participants will explore the four will drivers that foster motivation and practical strategies for designing collaborative learning structures.
Speakers
JS
MS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 8:00am - 9:25am PDT
Rm 1843
  Session 1

9:35am PDT

Building Literacy in Social Studies
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1835
Unlock the true power of social studies by putting literacy at the center of learning. In this engaging session, participants will explore why literacy skills are essential for deep understanding of historical and civic content, and how explicitly teaching those skills within context transforms student thinking. Through hands-on activities, educators will experience strategies that build reading,...
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Speakers
SN
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1835
  Session 2

9:35am PDT

Organizing Canvas for Instructional Clarity: A Practical Course for Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1826
In this focused workshop, teachers will learn high‑impact strategies to organize a Canvas course for clarity and share in a sandbox with colleagues, sync grades with Skyward, integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets (calendar) resources, and streamline family communication using Canvas Announcements and ParentSquare. The session combines brief demos with guided hands‑on time so participants...
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Speakers
RW
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1826
  Session 2

9:35am PDT

Primary Resources: The Superpower for Making Students Historians
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1852
Discover how primary sources turn classrooms into investigative labs where students question, analyze evidence, and build claims—unlocking the superpowers of inquiry and historical reasoning. Join us as we explore how primary sources drive student inquiry and help to engage and build critical historical thinking. Participants will have the opportunity to model hands on effective strategies that...
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Speakers
LR
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1852
  Session 2

9:35am PDT

Sand, Sun, and Student Engagement: Easy-Prep Strategies That Stick
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1830
Tired of spending hours prepping engaging lessons? This session cuts through the noise and gives you practical strategies you can use tomorrow—no fancy materials required.We'll explore low-prep hooks that actually grab attention, quick ways to check if students are getting it mid-lesson, and exit tickets that tell you something useful. Everything is adaptable to any subject and any grade...
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Speakers
MS
AD
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1830
  Session 2

9:35am PDT

X Marks the Spot: Discover the Treasure of Teaching Like a Pirate
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1832
Ignite your teaching with Teach Like a Pirate! This dynamic professional development session introduces educators to Dave Burgess’s engaging P.I.R.A.T.E. framework for creating passionate, immersive, and transformative learning experiences. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, you’ll discover how to build strong rapport, use feedback effectively, and bring enthusiasm that...
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Speakers
GC
Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:35am - 11:00am PDT
Rm 1832
  Session 2

12:30pm PDT

7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1835
This engaging and practical session equips educators with seven powerful, research-informed steps to transform any classroom into a language-rich, interactive learning environment. Participants will explore strategies that intentionally promote student talk, academic vocabulary development, and meaningful interaction—especially beneficial for multilingual learners and diverse classrooms....
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Speakers
MB
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1835
  Session 3

12:30pm PDT

Collaborate, Cooperate, Think: Power of Tabletop Games to Engage Student Learning
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1852
Discover the power of games! Dive into different ways to engage students in cooperation and collaborating skills as well as critical thinking through tabletop games. We will have an opportunity to play and interact with different tabletop games for elementary, middle, and high school students covering history and civics/government. Time will also be given for discussion and sharing best practices!
Speakers
LR
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1852
  Session 3

12:30pm PDT

From Word Wall to Thinking Wall: Making Students Think, Talk, and Connect
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1843
Ready to move beyond posting vocabulary and hoping students use it? This session will show you how to transform your word wall into a dynamic learning tool that sparks discussion, builds connections, and deepens understanding.Through hands-on experiences, you’ll explore interactive strategies like silent debates, concept connections, and perspective-based discussions—that push students to...
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Speakers
JM
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1843
  Session 3

12:30pm PDT

Organizing Canvas for Instructional Clarity: A Practical Course for Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1826
In this focused workshop, teachers will learn high‑impact strategies to organize a Canvas course for clarity and share in a sandbox with colleagues, sync grades with Skyward, integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets (calendar) resources, and streamline family communication using Canvas Announcements and ParentSquare. The session combines brief demos with guided hands‑on time so participants...
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Speakers
RW
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1826
  Session 3

12:30pm PDT

Using Exemplars to 'Gogh' from Good to Great in Social Studies
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1852
Come hone your craft!  Van Gogh's most famous work, Starry Night, sets the scene of how to break down individual components, utilize the end in sight, and make the invisible become visible through the use of exemplars in your classroom.  Teachers will not just walk away from the session a master teacher but a master artist as well!
Speakers
TL
TS
Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:55pm PDT
Rm 1852
  Session 3

2:05pm PDT

Organizing Canvas for Instructional Clarity: A Practical Course for Teachers
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1826
In this focused workshop, teachers will learn high‑impact strategies to organize a Canvas course for clarity and share in a sandbox with colleagues, sync grades with Skyward, integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets (calendar) resources, and streamline family communication using Canvas Announcements and ParentSquare. The session combines brief demos with guided hands‑on time so participants...
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Speakers
RW
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1826
  Session 4

2:05pm PDT

Quest to fulfill the promises of the Declaration of Independence
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1852
Create space for meaningful civic dialogue—even around challenging topics. We will explore structured strategies for leading open, respectful discussions on complex and sometimes contentious issues connected to our natural rights and founding principles. Participants will analyze primary source documents on topics such as religious liberty, slavery, and citizenship, while modeling inquiry-based...
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Speakers
LR
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1852
  Session 4

2:05pm PDT

Retrieval In Action: Creative Strategies for Lasting Learning
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1830
Transform your teaching practice with research-backed strategies that help students retain and recall information more effectively. This hands-on session introduces high school educators to practical retrieval practice techniques that can be implemented immediately. Participants will explore engaging strategies that make learning stick while increasing content mastery. This session bridges the gap...
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Speakers
DL
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1830
  Session 4

2:05pm PDT

Using Nearpod for Data‑Driven Differentiation in History Classrooms
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1832
Discover how Nearpod can be used to gather real‑time formative data and support meaningful differentiation in history classrooms. Participants will explore how interactive Nearpod activities reveal student thinking, misconceptions, and levels of understanding during instruction—not after. Teachers will leave with practical ideas for using Nearpod data to adjust pacing, group students, and plan...
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Speakers
DA
Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:05pm - 3:30pm PDT
Rm 1832
  Session 4
 

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