iNNovate 2026 NNPS: Full Schedule

9:45am EDT

Adobe Express: Generate AI Images and Bring Them to Life with Animation

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

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will guide participants through creating engaging, animated visuals using AI and Adobe Express. Attendees will learn how to generate high-quality AI images, apply tips and tricks to enhance their results, and record and animate their creations for classroom use. The session will also include practical classroom management strategies for successfully implementing this activity with students. There are no prerequisites for this session; participants should bring a computer and have access to Adobe Express through Clever.

This session would benefit educators who teach science, English, or history and are interested in integrating creative technology into their instruction. This session would benefit new teachers with less than 3 years of experience.

Speakers

Laura Nelson-Rogers

Lead Science Teacher, Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
C148

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

11:00am EDT

What's the Function?

LIMITED

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

C148

Limited Capacity seats available

All behavior is communication. When a student has a pattern of negative behaviors that are not responding to tier one or tier two level of instruction and intervention, it may be time of consideration to determine what that behavior is communicating and its function. This allows for development of behavior intervention plan focused on the "why" of the behavior. This session will be an overview of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Participants will learn the theory and purpose, as well as dive into a case study, learn NNPS procedures, and work through the documentation.

This session is intended for Administrators, Special Educators, 504 case managers, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Counselors.

Speakers

Erika Daniel

Supervisor Psychological Services & SEL, Newport News Public Schools

Hunter McEnroe

Newport News Public Schools

Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
C148

Preschool Staff, Managing Challenging Behaviors | Elementary Staff, Managing Challenging Behaviors | Middle School Staff, Managing Challenging Behaviors | High School Staff, Managing Challenging Behaviors

1:15pm EDT

Boost Student Engagement with Lumio

LIMITED

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

C148

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover how to use Lumio to make your SmartBoard lessons more interactive and engaging for all students. In this session, participants will learn how to transform existing lessons into collaborative learning experiences using Lumio’s built-in tools and features. Teachers will explore how to create, customize, and deliver activities that promote real-time participation and deeper understanding. No prior experience with Lumio is required; participants are encouraged to bring a device and a sample lesson or resource they’d like to enhance.

This session would benefit educators who teach Grades 3-12.

Speakers

Alison Moir

Secondary Math Instructional Specialist, Teaching and Learning

I am a Secondary Math Instructional Specialist who works with teachers and schools to strengthen instruction through coaching and professional development to increase student achievement. Educational BackgroundMenchville HS Graduate 1989 (Go Monarchs), Christopher Newport University (BS in Math, minor Computer Science),Old Dominion University (Masters in Educational Leadership)22 years in education 10 years taught HS3 years taught MS1 year coaching experience8 years in NNPS... Read More →

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
C148

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

2:30pm EDT

Plush Out Your Emotional Toolkit with Kimochis!

LIMITED

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

C148

Limited Capacity seats available

Kimochis are a versatile, engaging tool that can help ALL students quickly and safely explore and manage their feelings. Kimochis are not just for counselors - they can be used effectively by anyone, with any age group, from individual interventions to classroom-wide! This session will introduce the philosophy behind Kimochis and allow participants to get some hands-on experience. Following this session, interested participants may choose to continue with a semester-long PLC with your presenters, after which they will receive access to the Kimochis learning portal, as well as receiving the full "mixed bag" of Kimochis plushies to keep! Please note that the PLC does involve some additional assignments, which will be discussed in our session.

This session would benefit all educators interested in building students' emotional literacy.

Speakers