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

Question, Explore, Discover: Inquiry in the Elementary Social Studies Classroom

LIMITED

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

A110

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores how to bring inquiry-based learning to life in the K–5 social studies classroom through the use of compelling questions, primary sources, and structured discussion. Teachers will learn practical strategies to guide students in questioning, investigating, and making meaningful connections across history, geography, and civics content. Participants will leave with ready-to-use approaches that promote student discourse, deepen understanding, and align with standards-based instruction.gned to

This session is intended for Grades K-4 Social Studies Teachers.

Speakers

Joe Tobin

Instructional Supervisor Science and Social Studies, Newport News Public Schools

I am the Instructional Supervisor for K-5 Science and Social Studies. I work with you to help make the student experiences in both subjects exciting and interactive. Contact me to learn more.

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

Elementary Staff, Planning for Student Engagement

1:15pm EDT

Edpuzzle Beyond the Video: New Features & Hidden Gems Slam

LIMITED

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

A110

Limited Capacity seats available

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

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)

LIMITED

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

A110

Limited Capacity seats available

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