The Challenge Success 2024 Fall Conference at Stanford University: Full Schedule

Join us this fall to learn research-based, equity-centered strategies to increase well-being, enhance belonging, and deepen engagement for students in your community. Don’t miss this professional development conference for K-12 educators and school partner teams. You will connect with fellow educators, experts, and thought leaders who are transforming the student experience in K-12 schools across the country, deepen your professional learning and leave inspired and empowered with concrete strategies for your K-12 school community.

Workshops marked with a ⭐ are student-friendly.

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9:30am PDT

Tech-Savvy Teaching: AI for Engaged Learning ⭐

Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT

Paul Brest Hall East

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and expand, how can we best ensure it is being used to enhance rather than hinder student learning? In this hands-on session, we will discuss relevant research and current data related to student use of AI and engagement in learning. Join us to explore specific ways you can use AI to adapt lessons and assignments to spark student interest and spur deeper thinking while minimizing the risks associated with AI use in the classroom.

Presenters

Drew Schrader

School Data Partner, Challenge Success

Drew Schrader, M.Ed., is a School Program Manager. He has worked to help educators across a wide range of contexts redesign their systems around deeper learning for all students with a particular focus on project-based learning and authentic assessment. Prior to working at Challenge... Read More →

Denise Pope

Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor, Challenge Success

Denise Pope, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. She is the author of, “Doing School”: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic, and Miseducated Students (Yale University Press, 2001), which was awarded Notable... Read More →

PDF Copy of Tech Savvy Teaching AI for Engaged Learning Fall Conf 2024 pdf

Part 1 AI as Feedback Generator (1) pdf

Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Paul Brest Hall East

11:15am PDT

The ABCs of Social, Emotional, and Academic Well-Being

Saturday September 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT

Paul Brest Hall East

If we want our students to thrive socially and emotionally, we need to integrate autonomy, belonging, and competence into the day-to-day practices of our classrooms. Such an approach can shift our focus from managing student behaviors to helping students gain the confidence and skills to make their own decisions and become contributing members of their communities.

Presenters

Andi Jackson

Middle School Teacher and Owner of EngagED Consulting, Cupertino Union School District

Finding ways to empower students to show up and think is why I've been in education for 29 years (and counting!) My experiences as a teacher, intervention specialist, instructional coach, and more recently a consultant, allows me to teach and learn in every interaction. Growing my... Read More →

Saturday September 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Paul Brest Hall East

1:00pm PDT

Mid-Day Reset: Breath Work Session

Saturday September 14, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm PDT

Paul Brest Hall East

Unlock your inner calm with our brief but powerful breath work session. In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn simple yet effective techniques to center the mind and reduce stress. This session will guide you through deep breathing exercises, mindful pauses, and gentle rhythms to help you find focus and relaxation. No prior experience needed—just come ready to breathe and rejuvenate!

Presenters

Staci Bina

The School Well

Staci Bina is a dedicated and compassionate expert in breath-work, meditation, and mindfulness specifically tailored for kids and teens. With a profound understanding of the unique challenges faced by young minds in today’s world, she brings a refreshing, engaging approach to these... Read More →

Saturday September 14, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm PDT
Paul Brest Hall East