Summer Institute for Authentic Learning and Leadership: Full Schedule

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9:55am EDT

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

Educators from Galion Intermediate School will share their journey of designing and implementing a school-wide Passion Night focused on authentic learning and student engagement. This session will walk participants through the full process—planning, execution, and reflection—providing practical strategies and real examples that can be adapted to any school setting.

Participants will explore how the team built staff buy-in, structured engaging experiences for families, and showcased meaningful student work that connects learning to the real world. The session will also highlight lessons learned, challenges faced, and adjustments made to improve impact.

Attendees will leave with:
•. A clear framework for organizing their own Passion Night
•. Ideas for increasing student voice and authentic learning opportunities
•. Strategies for engaging families and the broader community
•. Reflection tools to evaluate success and plan next steps

Whether you are just beginning to explore authentic learning or looking to deepen community engagement, this session offers a realistic, replicable model grounded in practice.

Speakers

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
W1401

Breakout Presentation

Summer Institute for Authentic Learning and Leadership

9:55am EDT

Matt Dick

Katie Guy

Kelly Showecker

Maura Hartley

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