Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 40/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
broadcast-heavy conference agenda analysis
KSDE Annual Conference
This broadcast-heavy conference in Technology / AI / Startup shows 80 visible agenda rows from ksdenewevent2026.sched.com and scores 40/100: a moderate design signal with incomplete evidence. The clearest public signals sit in Future-of-Work Fit and Learning Transfer; the main limits are Follow Through and Network Design. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The public record does not show follow-up or tracking, so the score should be read as design intent... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a comparison record more than a model to copy: it reads as a broadcast-heavy conference, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and learning transfer and the biggest open question around follow through and network design. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the moderate design signal band. The strongest visible pillars are Future-of-Work Fit, Learning Transfer, and Evidence Maturity; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Network Design, and Participation Architecture. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 160 visible rows. The most common formats are Unknown, Presentation, and Break; the most common inferred purposes are Unknown, Knowledge Transfer, and Pacing.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?30
Participation Architecture - 30/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.Missing: Turn passive airtime into participant work: practice, sensemaking, decisions, critique, or artifact creation.
Follow Through?5
Follow Through - 5/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?34
Problem Specificity - 34/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?39
Personalization - 39/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?22
Network Design - 22/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.Missing: Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
Learning Transfer?63
Learning Transfer - 63/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?45
Evidence Maturity - 45/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.
Future-of-Work Fit?82
Future-of-Work Fit - 82/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (5/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Network Design (22/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Fun Trust-Building Group Game for Team Connection - Izzat... · Exciting Group Trust Activity for Building Confidence... · PFP: September 2005
Participation Architecture (30/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Make A World · Awestruck 3 Minutes · Spectrum Mapping
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
4 percent of the 160 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
7:00 AM CDTRegistration Eagle Ballroom FoyerRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:00 AM CDTContinental Breakfast/Coffee Eagle Ballroom FoyerBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
9:00 AM CDTAt-Risk and IT support Eagle BallroomDr. Frank HarwoodPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 AM CDTLiteracy Summit Redbud A & BLaurie Curtis • Trina Spencer • Dr Dale WebsterPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 AM CDTMental Health Coalition Day Cypress APresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:00 AM CDTSafe and Secure Schools Redbud CJohn Calvert • School Bus Safety UnitPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
10:30 AM CDTAM Break Promenade and Eagle FoyerBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
12:15 PM CDTLunch Eagle BallroomMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
2:45 PM CDTBreak Promenade and Eagle FoyerBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
7:00 AM CDTRegistration/Breakfast Eagle BallroomMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:00 AM CDTGeneral Session Ealge BallroomMitch Holthaus, Keynote SpeakerKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTCohort Collaboration that Supports Each System Redbud B 210Megan Storey-Kupersmith • Nicole Stevenson • Jean RushWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9:30 AM CDTPRISM (Partnership to Review and Improve Student Performance via Multiple Measures) Project Cypress B 209Julie EwingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomDr. Frank HarwoodPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisTracking or validation language appears in the sourceRead from source
9:30 AM CDTIntroducing the Computer Science Toolkit Maple 205Stephen KingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTDiscipline, not just IDEA Cypress A 209Steve Backman • Brian DempseyPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTBalanced, Developmentally Appropriate Assessment in Preschool: What It Looks Like in Practice Cedar 204Natalie McClanePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTFrom Standards to Student Writing: A practical approach to aligning instruction to the KSDE ELA Writing Standards Birch 203Mary LonkerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTEstablishing & Enhancing Work-Based Learning Experiences: Work-Based Learning K-12 (Awareness, Exploration and Career Preparation) Walnut 208Anthony MealsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTYouth Teacher Apprentice Program Redbud C 210Dr. Joel GillaspiePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTBeyond the Math Standard: Using PLDs to Drive Depth, Rigor, and Alignment Redbud A 210Amber Boyington • Samantha Wright • Jillian KildowPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTTools, Tools, and more Tools to Align Physical Education and Health with the Four Fundamentals Osage 207??PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 AM CDTBeyond the Label: Supporting Students with Dyslexia Through Strong Systems and Collaboration Oak 206Mandy Cundy • Katie OrrWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
10:30 AM CDTBreak Expo HallBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
11:05 AM CDTKESA Basics Redbud B 210Amber Miller • Mindy Bruce • Jay Scott • Jean RushPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTFrom Data to Insight: Constructing a Balanced Assessment System Cypress B 209Julie EwingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisTracking or validation language appears in the sourceRead from source
11:05 AM CDTStat Smart Onlline: Social Media, Social Engineering & AI Cypress A 209Ryan KurtenbachPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTTeaching Cybersecurity in the High School Maple 205PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTThe Kansas Preschool and Kindergarten Guides Cedar 204Natalie McClanePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTFrom Standards to Student Writing: A practical approach to aligning instruction to the KSDE ELA Writing Standards Birch 203Mary LonkerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTConnecting Literacy Across Disciplines. Osage 207Joyce HuserPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTHigh-Quality Instruction and Balanced Assesment: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206Tina Ellsworth • Adam TopliffPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTScience of Reading Licensure Requirements Redbud C 210Shane CarterPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTMoving Beyond Procedures: Strategies for Mathematical Thinking Redbud A 210Todd Flory • Cherryl Delacruz • Jill KildowPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:05 AM CDTScience AND the Science of Reading: Integrating Structured Literacy into Meaningful Science Learning Walnut 208PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
12:05 PM CDTLunch Expo HallMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
1:20 PM CDTCentral Region Collaboration Redbud CMindy BruceWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
1:20 PM CDTCollaboration by Cohort regions - Urban, Suburban, Private and Special Purpose Schools Redbud AJay ScottWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
1:20 PM CDTEast Region Collaboration Redbud B 210Jean RushWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
1:20 PM CDTWest Region Collaboration Cypress AAmber MillerWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
2:15 PM CDTBreak Expo HallBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
2:50 PM CDTImplementation Science around School Improvement Osage 207PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisSession topic references decisions or metrics; event-level follow-through is not shownRead from source
2:50 PM CDTFocused Walkthroughs, Collective Impact: Aligning Practice Across Schools Cypress B 209Angela Dick • Billie Wallace • Jay ScottPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTUsing Formative Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning Cedar 204Julie EwingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisTracking or validation language appears in the sourceRead from source
2:50 PM CDTCareer and Technical Education: Good for Students, Good for Businesses, Good for Kansas Communities Maple 205Natalie ClarkPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTMaking Thinking Visible: Teaching Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Through Explicit Writing Instruction Birch 203Mary LonkerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTStandards Alignment and Structured Literacy: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206Tina Ellsworth • Adam TopliffPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTRegistered Apprenticeships Redbud C 210Dr. Joel GillaspiePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTBeyond the Math Standard: Using PLDs to Drive Depth, Rigor, and Alignment Redbud A 210Samantha Wright • Amber Boyington • Jill KildowPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTFrom Vision to Reality: Selecting and Supporting High-Quality Science Instructional Materials Walnut 208Stephanie Alderman-OlerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDT“Connecting the 4 Fundamentals: School Counselors Sharing Their Genius to Support Districts” Cypress A 209PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:50 PM CDTThe Structures in Structured Literacy Redbud B 210Laurie CurtisPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTConnecting Literacy Across Disciplines. Osage 207Joyce HuserPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTBuilding Students’ Intra- and Interpersonal Skills through High-Quality Instruction with Free Evidence-Based Curriculum and Professional Learning Redbud B 210Chris Cooper • Amy Gaumer-Erickson • Patricia NoonanPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisTracking or validation language appears in the sourceRead from source
3:55 PM CDTComputational Thinking in Grades K-5: The Skillset for the 21st Century Maple 205Stephen KingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTFrom Compliance to Capacity: What Districts and Schools Must Know About Serving Multilingual Learners Cedar 204Emily ScottPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTHigh-Quality Instruction and Balanced Assesment: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTMoving Beyond Procedures: Strategies for Mathematical Thinking Redbud A 210Todd Flory • Cherryl DelacruzPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDT"Making Sense of Kansas Science: Standards Alignment and Assessment " Walnut 208Stephanie Alderman-OlerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDT“Connecting the 4 Fundamentals: School Counselors Sharing Their Genius to Support Districts” Cypress A 209PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTStructured Literacy Data Dives Birch 203Jeri PowersPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTKEDS - Updates and Expectations for 2026-2027 School Year Cypress B 209Julie Cook • Christopher Fletcher • Jennifer ShafferPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
3:55 PM CDTStronger Systems, Improved Results: District - School Collaboration in Title I Redbud C 210Joe Jewett • Twyla Sprouse • Roxanne ZillingerWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
7:00 AM CDTBreakfast Eagle BallroomMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:00 AM CDTWhat Does “Proficient” Really Mean? Understanding Performance Levels Cypress B 209Julie EwingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTIntroducing the Computer Science Toolkit Maple 205Stephen KingPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTSelecting High Quality Instructional Materials for Early Childhood Cedar 204Natalie McClanePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTEvery Teacher Is a Language Teacher: Practical Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners in Any Classroom Osage 207Emily ScottPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTStop Lowering the Text: Helping All Students Read Grade-Level Material Birch 203Mary LonkerPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTStandards Alignment and Structured Literacy: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206Tina Ellsworth • Adam TopliffPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTElectronic Portfolios for Measuring & Reflecting on Student Learning: AIR Developed Guide with Career Readiness Indicators Redbud B 210Kevin Bronson • Denise LauberPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTKEDS - Updates and Expectations for 2026-2027 School Year Cypress A 209Christopher Fletcher • Jennifer ShafferPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTScience of Reading -How to report your Seal of Literacy earners to the state Redbud C 210Leslie Bruton • Sarah EaversonPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 AM CDTTechnical Math Redbud A 210Samantha WrightPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:10 AM CDTPanel Discussion - Balanced Assessment Redbud A 210PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:10 AM CDTPanel Discussion - Quality Instruction Redbud C 210PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:10 AM CDTPanel Discussion - Standards Alignment Cypress A 209PanelDiscussion+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
7:00 AM CDTRegistration Eagle Ballroom FoyerRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTContinental Breakfast/Coffee Eagle Ballroom FoyerMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:00 AM CDTAt-Risk and IT support Eagle BallroomDr. Frank HarwoodUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:00 AM CDTLiteracy Summit Redbud A & BLaurie Curtis • Trina Spencer • Dr Dale WebsterUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:00 AM CDTMental Health Coalition Day Cypress AUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:00 AM CDTSafe and Secure Schools Redbud CJohn Calvert • School Bus Safety UnitUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
10:30 AM CDTAM Break Promenade and Eagle FoyerBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
12:15 PM CDTLunch Eagle BallroomMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:45 PM CDTBreak Promenade and Eagle FoyerBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
7:00 AM CDTRegistration/Breakfast Eagle BallroomMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTGeneral Session Ealge BallroomMitch Holthaus, Keynote SpeakerKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTCohort Collaboration that Supports Each System Redbud B 210Megan Storey-Kupersmith • Nicole Stevenson • Jean RushUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTPRISM (Partnership to Review and Improve Student Performance via Multiple Measures) Project Cypress B 209Julie EwingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomDr. Frank HarwoodUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTIntroducing the Computer Science Toolkit Maple 205Stephen KingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTDiscipline, not just IDEA Cypress A 209Steve Backman • Brian DempseyUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTBalanced, Developmentally Appropriate Assessment in Preschool: What It Looks Like in Practice Cedar 204Natalie McClaneUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTFrom Standards to Student Writing: A practical approach to aligning instruction to the KSDE ELA Writing Standards Birch 203Mary LonkerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTEstablishing & Enhancing Work-Based Learning Experiences: Work-Based Learning K-12 (Awareness, Exploration and Career Preparation) Walnut 208Anthony MealsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTYouth Teacher Apprentice Program Redbud C 210Dr. Joel GillaspieUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTBeyond the Math Standard: Using PLDs to Drive Depth, Rigor, and Alignment Redbud A 210Amber Boyington • Samantha Wright • Jillian KildowUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTTools, Tools, and more Tools to Align Physical Education and Health with the Four Fundamentals Osage 207??UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:30 AM CDTBeyond the Label: Supporting Students with Dyslexia Through Strong Systems and Collaboration Oak 206Mandy Cundy • Katie OrrUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
10:30 AM CDTBreak Expo HallBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTKESA Basics Redbud B 210Amber Miller • Mindy Bruce • Jay Scott • Jean RushUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTFrom Data to Insight: Constructing a Balanced Assessment System Cypress B 209Julie EwingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTStat Smart Onlline: Social Media, Social Engineering & AI Cypress A 209Ryan KurtenbachUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTTeaching Cybersecurity in the High School Maple 205UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTThe Kansas Preschool and Kindergarten Guides Cedar 204Natalie McClaneUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTFrom Standards to Student Writing: A practical approach to aligning instruction to the KSDE ELA Writing Standards Birch 203Mary LonkerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTConnecting Literacy Across Disciplines. Osage 207Joyce HuserUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTHigh-Quality Instruction and Balanced Assesment: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206Tina Ellsworth • Adam TopliffUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTScience of Reading Licensure Requirements Redbud C 210Shane CarterUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTMoving Beyond Procedures: Strategies for Mathematical Thinking Redbud A 210Todd Flory • Cherryl Delacruz • Jill KildowUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
11:05 AM CDTScience AND the Science of Reading: Integrating Structured Literacy into Meaningful Science Learning Walnut 208UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
12:05 PM CDTLunch Expo HallMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
1:20 PM CDTCentral Region Collaboration Redbud CMindy BruceUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
1:20 PM CDTCollaboration by Cohort regions - Urban, Suburban, Private and Special Purpose Schools Redbud AJay ScottUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
1:20 PM CDTEast Region Collaboration Redbud B 210Jean RushUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
1:20 PM CDTWest Region Collaboration Cypress AAmber MillerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:15 PM CDTBreak Expo HallBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTImplementation Science around School Improvement Osage 207UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTFocused Walkthroughs, Collective Impact: Aligning Practice Across Schools Cypress B 209Angela Dick • Billie Wallace • Jay ScottUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTUsing Formative Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning Cedar 204Julie EwingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTCareer and Technical Education: Good for Students, Good for Businesses, Good for Kansas Communities Maple 205Natalie ClarkUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTMaking Thinking Visible: Teaching Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Through Explicit Writing Instruction Birch 203Mary LonkerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTStandards Alignment and Structured Literacy: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206Tina Ellsworth • Adam TopliffUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTRegistered Apprenticeships Redbud C 210Dr. Joel GillaspieUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTBeyond the Math Standard: Using PLDs to Drive Depth, Rigor, and Alignment Redbud A 210Samantha Wright • Amber Boyington • Jill KildowUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTFrom Vision to Reality: Selecting and Supporting High-Quality Science Instructional Materials Walnut 208Stephanie Alderman-OlerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDT“Connecting the 4 Fundamentals: School Counselors Sharing Their Genius to Support Districts” Cypress A 209UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
2:50 PM CDTThe Structures in Structured Literacy Redbud B 210Laurie CurtisUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTConnecting Literacy Across Disciplines. Osage 207Joyce HuserUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTBuilding Students’ Intra- and Interpersonal Skills through High-Quality Instruction with Free Evidence-Based Curriculum and Professional Learning Redbud B 210Chris Cooper • Amy Gaumer-Erickson • Patricia NoonanUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTAt-Risk Accountability and Q & A Eagle BallroomUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTComputational Thinking in Grades K-5: The Skillset for the 21st Century Maple 205Stephen KingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTFrom Compliance to Capacity: What Districts and Schools Must Know About Serving Multilingual Learners Cedar 204Emily ScottUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTHigh-Quality Instruction and Balanced Assesment: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTMoving Beyond Procedures: Strategies for Mathematical Thinking Redbud A 210Todd Flory • Cherryl DelacruzUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDT"Making Sense of Kansas Science: Standards Alignment and Assessment " Walnut 208Stephanie Alderman-OlerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDT“Connecting the 4 Fundamentals: School Counselors Sharing Their Genius to Support Districts” Cypress A 209UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTStructured Literacy Data Dives Birch 203Jeri PowersUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTKEDS - Updates and Expectations for 2026-2027 School Year Cypress B 209Julie Cook • Christopher Fletcher • Jennifer ShafferUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
3:55 PM CDTStronger Systems, Improved Results: District - School Collaboration in Title I Redbud C 210Joe Jewett • Twyla Sprouse • Roxanne ZillingerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
7:00 AM CDTBreakfast Eagle BallroomMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTWhat Does “Proficient” Really Mean? Understanding Performance Levels Cypress B 209Julie EwingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTIntroducing the Computer Science Toolkit Maple 205Stephen KingUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTSelecting High Quality Instructional Materials for Early Childhood Cedar 204Natalie McClaneUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTEvery Teacher Is a Language Teacher: Practical Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners in Any Classroom Osage 207Emily ScottUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTStop Lowering the Text: Helping All Students Read Grade-Level Material Birch 203Mary LonkerUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTStandards Alignment and Structured Literacy: How HGSS Strengthens the Four Fundamentals Oak 206Tina Ellsworth • Adam TopliffUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTElectronic Portfolios for Measuring & Reflecting on Student Learning: AIR Developed Guide with Career Readiness Indicators Redbud B 210Kevin Bronson • Denise LauberUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTKEDS - Updates and Expectations for 2026-2027 School Year Cypress A 209Christopher Fletcher • Jennifer ShafferUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTScience of Reading -How to report your Seal of Literacy earners to the state Redbud C 210Leslie Bruton • Sarah EaversonUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
8:00 AM CDTTechnical Math Redbud A 210Samantha WrightUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:10 AM CDTPanel Discussion - Balanced Assessment Redbud A 210PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:10 AM CDTPanel Discussion - Quality Instruction Redbud C 210PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
9:10 AM CDTPanel Discussion - Standards Alignment Cypress A 209PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisHighRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 40/100 and verified 40/100, then capped for agenda is mostly passive without visible outcome mechanics.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a comparison record more than a model to copy: it reads as a broadcast-heavy conference, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and learning transfer and the biggest open question around follow through and network design. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Future-of-Work Fit, Learning Transfer, and Evidence Maturity. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Network Design, and Participation Architecture.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
- Turn passive airtime into participant work: practice, sensemaking, decisions, critique, or artifact creation.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from ksdenewevent2026.sched.com. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Feedback, Network design, Learning transfer.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- No visible follow-up, progress monitoring, or longitudinal tracking.
- Passive stage formats dominate the visible agenda.
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- 34: Agenda is mostly passive without visible outcome mechanics.
Review flags
- Fourth-loop score cap: Agenda is mostly passive without visible outcome mechanics.
- No source-backed follow-up, validation, baseline, tracking, or impact evidence.
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- Original category was unknown; publication category is inferred.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
Where To Go Next
Compare this agenda against other Technology / AI / Startup events scored on the same eight pillars.