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What does it take to thrive in a future shaped by constant change, technological advancements, artificial intelligence, and global challenges? What competencies, character traits, and skills do people need to succeed in their career and life? How does that future connect with what students need to succeed in college and beyond? 
Join us for a discussion on the Portrait of an Innovator, where a strong academic background provides the foundation for the essential skills, behaviors, and mindsets that tomorrow's leaders need to succeed, including creativity, collaboration, and innovation. We'll paint a picture of that future-ready innovator in careers as diverse as business, healthcare, higher education, and beyond. Together, we'll connect the Portrait of an Innovator with Woodward's Portrait of a Learner, identifying practical ways to cultivate these traits in students and educators alike. Discover how painting a Portrait of an Innovator can prepare the next generation to lead in an ever-evolving world.

Generative AI provides high school math teachers with powerful tools to design assignments that connect mathematical concepts to real-world challenges. This session demonstrates how AI can support the creation of dynamic, thought-provoking assessments that foster critical thinking and help students analyze global and local issues. Participants will learn strategies to align AI-generated content with high school math curricula, enabling them to address pressing societal questions while empowering students to see mathematics as a tool for meaningful change.

Maintain focus, enthusiasm, and consistency with the Responsive Classroom approach. 
Many times teachers may start out strong and then lose steam both throughout the school day and the school year. Along the way, that excitement and enthusiasm for the RC approach may dwindle. In this session, you will learn strategies to help you stay motivated and focused as you keep the fire burning to support the momentum of learning in your classroom. This session will deepen your understanding of current Responsive Classroom practices that support change in student academics and behaviors.