iNNovate 2026 NNPS: Full Schedule

9:45am EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Details to create differentiation of lessons, create 5 E lesson plans, build curriculum for elective courses that do not have slide decks in place, and creating a variety of classroom resources. Teachers will leave the session with usable products to support their teaching for the 26.27 school year. The course will help you "teach" your AI tool to learn your own personal style. The AI focus will be ChatGPT and NotebookLM.

The content focus will be science, but other contents would be able to use the knowledge for their benefit.

Speakers

Rodney Culverhouse

Secondary Science Supervisor, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
A110

Middle School Staff, Planning for Student Engagement | High School Staff, Planning for Student Engagement

11:00am EDT

Stayin’ Alive This Summer

LIMITED

Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

A110

Limited Capacity seats available

Staff can fulfill the CPR requirement for licensure before the hustle and bustle of the school year starts through this hands-on course. Participants will learn and practice essential life-saving techniques, gaining the knowledge and confidence to respond in emergencies.

Before you attend the session, you must watch these two videos:
* CPR: https://secure.nn.k12.va.us/safety_newhires/validate.asp?video_id=31
* First Aid: https://secure.nn.k12.va.us/safety_newhires/validate.asp?video_id=32

This session is designed for staff in a recertification year, as well as anyone seeking a refresher in First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Speakers

Jennifer Mulrine

Instructional Supervisor - Health and PE, NNPS

Peggy Harriman

Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
A110

Preschool Staff, Streamlining Teacher Tasks | Elementary Staff, Streamlining Teacher Tasks | Middle School Staff, Streamlining Teacher Tasks | High School Staff, Streamlining Teacher Tasks

1:15pm EDT

Edpuzzle Beyond the Video: New Features & Hidden Gems Slam

FILLING

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

A110

Limited Capacity filling up

Get ready for a fast-paced Edpuzzle feature slam! In this session, we’ll move through Edpuzzle’s newest tools, including quizzes, Slides, and Docs, while also spotlighting hidden gems you may not know about, like Live Mode, student projects, and more. Perfect for educators who already know the basics and want a rapid-fire update on what’s new, what’s useful, and what’s worth trying next in Edpuzzle.

This session would benefit educators who teach grades 3–12 across content areas, looking to create engaging video lessons, interactive assignments, and fresh learning experiences with Edpuzzle.

Speakers

Courtney Hodges Purvis

Edpuzzle

Stephanie Bass

School Success Associate, Edpuzzle

Stephanie Bass is from Portsmouth, VA and holds a Bachelor's degree from Longwood University University and a Masters in eLearning and Technology Education. Before joining the School Success team at Edpuzzle, Stephanie served as a tech coach and classroom teacher in Portsmouth, V... Read More →

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
A110

Elementary Staff, Formative Strategies/Tools | Middle School Staff, Formative Strategies/Tools | High School Staff, Formative Strategies/Tools

2:30pm EDT

Built to Move: Simple Strategies for Active Classrooms (K–12)

FULL

Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

A110

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Students aren’t designed to sit still—and instruction doesn’t have to rely on it. This session focuses on practical ways to integrate purposeful movement into everyday classroom routines to improve attention, engagement, and retention. Designed for K–12 educators across all content areas, participants will explore easy-to-implement strategies that require minimal planning, no extra equipment, and little space. Walk away with quick energizers, and content-aligned activities that keep students actively involved in their learning—without adding to your workload.

This session is intended for classroom teachers looking for ways to implement movement as a classroom management strategy.

Speakers