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Final Details for #LISDCIC

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Final Details for#LISDCICAre you ready?
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As we get ready to learn together next week, make sure to check out the details below to set yourself up for a great #LISDCIC experience!

Make your travel, carpool, and/or shuttle plans. Also, don't wait until Monday morning to sign in to the schedule.

  • Elementary Staff at GHS via https://cic2024ghs.sched.com/
  • MS, HS, Non-Campus-Based staff at VRHS via https://cic2024vrhs.sched.com/

When accessing the schedule links, make sure you use the "Sign In with Google" button and select your LISD account to log in. Do not enter anything into the text fields above that button.


Your peers from across the district have developed amazing sessions to support unique learning needs. When in Sched, you will be able to:

  • see session details (title, description, presenters, room numbers, etc)
  • filter sessions by audience, strand, content area, etc
  • save sessions to your personal schedule
  • update your profile to share more about yourself

CIC2024 Structure CIC2024 Structure

The structure of our 2024 #LISDCIC will be:

  • Monday, November 4 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) - Full Conference Format at TWO locations

    • Elementary Staff at Glenn HS
    • MS, HS, and Non-Campus-Based Staff at Vista Ridge HS
  • Tuesday, November 5 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) - Continued Choice-Based Learning & Reflection, Planning, Implementation Time
    • On Home Campus

Click here to visit the CIC website for details (or keep scrolling)!
Everything you need to know about the conference is on the CIC website, including session listings, info about featured presenters, tech help, GT Credits, FAQs, presenter support, and more!

TRANSPORTATION TIPS TRANSPORTATION TIPS

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Traffic will be heavy surrounding VRHS and GHS with a limited number of parking spaces available. Make your travel experience to and from the conference a little less stressful by planning ahead for travel and parking. Check out some of the details specific to your site:

  • Glenn HS will have 4 satellite parking locations with shuttles for your convenience! To best accommodate our attendees and take the guesswork out of "lot full" signs on the morning of CIC, we encourage campuses to gather in assigned shuttle locations.
  • Vista Ridge HS has limited on-site parking due to campus construction, but parking at Gupton Stadium will ensure everyone has a place to park with shuttles running from the backside of the stadium to the front entrance of the school.
  • Peak shuttle service times (with multiple buses provided):
    • 6:45-9:00
    • 10:15-1:30
    • 3:30-5:00
  • Shuttle service will also be provided on a continuous loop during off-peak hours.


Post your CIC carpool pics to this Padlet for a chance to win a prize!

More information can be found on the the CIC website.

Lunch Options Lunch Options

Due to logistical challenges, there will be no food trucks at CIC this year. If you've pre-ordered a BBQ meal from the CNS Catering team, you can pick it up in the cafeteria area. And as always, you have the option to go off site for lunch between sessions.

NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES & CLOCKING IN/OUT DURING CIC NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES & CLOCKING IN/OUT DURING CIC

Kronos details for monthly non-exempt employees that are scheduled to work Monday 11/4 and Tuesday 11/5 and will be participating in CIC:

  • We will be loading District Staff Development time into Kronos for Monday, 11/4. (It will be 8 hours no matter the work schedule because CIC is the full day.)
  • Employees will return to their normal clocking process on Tuesday, 11/5.
  • If an employee is absent either day, they will need to submit that absence through Red Rover like normal. The staff development time will need to be zeroed in Kronos.
  • If an employee clocks in and out on Monday, their timecard will need to be cleaned up by the reconciler. The staff development time can be lowered or zeroed.
  • If a non-exempt employee participates in CIC and works more that 40 hours (or their specific weekly hours) for the week, Kronos will accrue comp time for the week. That is correct.
  • We will also be loading time for our Biweekly IAs on Monday, 11/4.

Monday's Featured Speakers Monday's Featured Speakers

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Jonathan Alsheimer

  • School of Engagement (repeated)
This session is packed with ideas for teachers focusing on enhancing student engagement, classroom management, relationships, as well as unit and lesson plan development. We're excited to bring Jonathan Alsheimer's contagious energy to CIC!
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Kasey Bell

  • Prompt Like a Boss: Master AI to Save Time and Supercharge Productivity
  • From Burnout to Balance: Practical Tips for Educators

Fan favorite and former #1LISD family member, Kasey Bell, continues to bring her gifts back home with both tech savvy and practical ideas!
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Brandon Jones

  • Abandoning Archaic Practices: Motivating and Preparing Generation Z Students
  • Demystifying Data: Making the Process Easy, Efficient, and Effective

Brandon Jones is a powerhouse, bringing both Gen Z motivation and tools to move forward our PLC practices around Question 2! Don't miss out on this Solution Tree expert!

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AJ Juliani

  • The Epic Guide to Student Engagement: Developing Student-Centered Activities

  • Intentional Innovation for Educators: How to Guide Risk-Taking, Build Creative Capacity, and Lead Change

After a powerful convocation message for us, AJ Juliani is back and excited to dig into the work with our staff. Join in either of his sessions as we continue on our journey to be the Force of the Future!

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John Spencer

  • A.I. For Personalized Learning

  • The Blueprint for Empowering Students

We've learned with John Spencer during our virtual CIC years, and now it's time to bring his ideas for both student and staff to LISD in person. Get ready gain the tools to empower yourself and students along this journey!

Congratulations to our STRAW POLL WINNERS! Congratulations to our STRAW POLL WINNERS!

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Thank you to those who participated in the Straw Poll and helped provide feedback regarding session popularity. We've drawn five names at random from the over 500 who participated.

Each of the following winners will have a prize waiting for them at CIC on Monday, November 4!


  • Brianna Dijkstra (WMS)
  • Jeni Fred (HMS)
  • Tyler Lewis (VHS)
  • Danielle Sims (School Psych)
  • Jenny Mlodzik (Blockhouse Creek Elem)
  • Raechele Adams (Hisle Elem)
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