Research ED Saint Louis
Sep
26
8:00 AM08:00

Research ED Saint Louis

  • Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The goal of researchED is to bridge the gap between research and practice in education. Researchers, teachers, and policy makers come together for a day of information-sharing and myth-busting.

We aim to to bring together as many parties affected by educational research – e.g. teachers, academics, researchers, policy makers, teacher-trainers – in order to establish healthy relationships where field-specific expertise is pooled usefully.

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CL Book Club Meeting 1
Nov
12
7:00 PM19:00
Book Study

CL Book Club Meeting 1

Join educators and lifelong learners for the first meeting of the 2026-2027 Connected Learning Book Club. Hosted virtually on Thursday, November 12th, the Connected Learning Lead Ambassadors will hold discussion of the book, Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times by Eric C. Sheninger. Focusing on gaining skills and tools to lead innovative change in education as society and technology evolve in the 21st century.

Agenda:

  • Introductions and quick review of Book Club norms (will draft these to send out)

  • Discussion (either done as a whole group or in breakout rooms depending on size of group. Usually there are guiding questions to help keep the discussion moving. I can also put these together to send out beforehand. That way people can take notes and be prepared ahead of time.)

  • Closing with follow up & info on Book Club #2

Usually the meetings are no more than an hour.

Ready to Join the club?

RSVP TODAY!


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STL Makers Meet Up
Aug
26
5:00 PM17:00
Meet Up

STL Makers Meet Up

Running a makerspace is incredibly rewarding, but let’s be honest—it’s also a unique grind. Between troubleshooting a jammed 3D printer for the hundredth time, managing inventory, and tracking down funding, it can feel like you're operating on an island.

Here at Connected Learning, we want to change that.

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GEG Kickoff Event
Jul
30
4:00 PM16:00
Meet Up

GEG Kickoff Event

Are you ready to elevate your classroom integration, discover fresh edtech strategies, and connect with a passionate community of fellow innovative educators?

The Google Educator Group (GEG) Missouri is officially launching the school year with a dynamic Kickoff Event, and you are invited! Whether you are a Google Certified Educator or just starting your digital classroom journey, this event is designed to spark new ideas and streamline your teaching workflow.

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3rd Annual Love and Literacy - Regional Conference for Literacy
Jul
14
to Jul 15
Conference

3rd Annual Love and Literacy - Regional Conference for Literacy

  • Lindbergh High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This summer, your favorite St. Louis area professional learning organizations are joining forces to host Love & Literacy: a conference for educators in grades K-16 on July 22nd & 23rd, 2025.  

 ConnectED Learning, Gateway Writing Project, the Language Arts Regional Consortium, and the Missouri Literacy Association invite you to join us in celebrating our local love and expertise of literacy!

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5th Annual CBE Summit
May
27
to May 28
Conference

5th Annual CBE Summit

  • Ritenour High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to invite you to our 5th Annual Competency-Based Education (CBE) Summit, taking place this May 2026! This event is a unique opportunity for educators, administrators, and stakeholders to come together and explore the latest strategies, innovations, and success stories in Competency-Based Education.

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EdcampSTL 2026: Year 15
Mar
7
8:30 AM08:30
Conference

EdcampSTL 2026: Year 15

  • Maplewood Richmond Heights School District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Welcome to EdcampSTL, an innovative unconference event tailored exclusively for educators passionate about shaping the future of teaching and learning. This unique gathering deviates from the traditional conference model, offering a dynamic, participant-driven experience.

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CL Ambassador Event - SHELF CARE: Introvert Happy Hour
Feb
20
4:00 PM16:00
Meet Up

CL Ambassador Event - SHELF CARE: Introvert Happy Hour

Join the Ambassador Program and Join us for an Introvert Happy Hour we’re calling “SHELF CARE.”

Being an ambassador is FREE!

Join the ambassador program and get all the event details and location.

Learning About Becoming an Ambassador and JOIN
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Dinner, Screening, Discussion: Multiple Choice
Feb
5
6:00 PM18:00

Dinner, Screening, Discussion: Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice explores the complicated history of American education that's led to career

prep being neglected in favor of a test-heavy, high-stress "college for all" philosophy and offers

up an alternate vision that places students at the center of their learning. The film immerses

viewers in Winchester's Innovation Center, where students explore diverse careers, collaborate,

and master traditional and new-economy skills, offering an inspiring vision of kids finding joy in

their learning as they create purposeful, prosperous future paths.

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A.I. Revolution Screening and Discussion
Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00
Screening

A.I. Revolution Screening and Discussion

Join educators from across the region for an evening of learning and conversation. We’ll screen NOVA’s A.I. Revolution at Nine PBS studios and hear from a panel of experts in a discussion focusing on the use of Artificial Intelligence in education .  

With your help, we will broaden the conversation on the impact of A.I. in schools and ask the questions: 

Should we celebrate?  

Or worry? Or both?  

 

Discover how researchers are harnessing A.I. to pursue breakthroughs in fields ranging from medicine to climate science—and what these advancements might mean for the future of teaching, learning, and the workforce. 

Join fellow educators and education advocates for a powerful documentary and an insightful dialogue about the promise and challenges of artificial intelligence in our classrooms and beyond. 

 

This event is presented by Innovative Technology Education Fund, Connected Learning, and Nine PBS.  

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2nd Annual Love and Literacy - Regional Conference for Literacy
Jul
22
to Jul 23
Conference

2nd Annual Love and Literacy - Regional Conference for Literacy

  • Lindbergh High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This summer, your favorite St. Louis area professional learning organizations are joining forces to host Love & Literacy: a conference for educators in grades K-16 on July 22nd & 23rd, 2025.  

 ConnectED Learning, Gateway Writing Project, the Language Arts Regional Consortium, and the Missouri Literacy Association invite you to join us in celebrating our local love and expertise of literacy!

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4th Annual CBE Summit
May
28
to May 29
Conference

4th Annual CBE Summit

  • Ritenour High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to invite you to our 4th Annual Competency-Based Education (CBE) Summit, taking place this May 2025! This event is a unique opportunity for educators, administrators, and stakeholders to come together and explore the latest strategies, innovations, and success stories in Competency-Based Education.

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EdcampSTL 2025
Mar
1
8:30 AM08:30
Conference

EdcampSTL 2025

Welcome to EdcampSTL, an innovative unconference event tailored exclusively for educators passionate about shaping the future of teaching and learning. Scheduled for March 1st, 2025, at St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis, Missouri, this unique gathering deviates from the traditional conference model, offering a dynamic, participant-driven experience.

At EdcampSTL, we embrace the theme "Seeking Balance," recognizing the ever-evolving challenges and opportunities in the educational landscape. This theme is especially pertinent for educators striving to harmonize the demands of technology integration, pedagogical advancements, and personal well-being in their professional lives. Our unconference format fosters an environment where your voice matters—where you can lead discussions, share insights, and learn from peers in an organic, fluid setting.

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Add+It+Up: Midwest Conference for Math Education
Jul
9
to Jul 10
education

Add+It+Up: Midwest Conference for Math Education

  • Hazelwood West High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for year 6 of the annual Add+It+Up Conference!

Add+It+Up 24 - Home

Welcome to "Add+It+Up", a regional math conference for educators and curriculum coordinators! We are excited to bring you an event that will provide you with the latest strategies and curriculum to enhance your teaching skills.

In addition to a keynote, we will be featuring breakout sessions led by regional educators and curriculum coordinators. These sessions will provide you with practical strategies and tools to use in your own classroom. You will also have the opportunity to network with other educators and learn about new resources that can help you in your teaching.

Don't miss this valuable opportunity to take your math instruction to the next level. Register now and join a community of passionate and dedicated math educators.

We look forward to seeing you at "Add+It+Up"!

Get Your Tickets Now

Registration deadline May 15th, 2024

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Having trouble registering? email chris@clstl.org

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Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Pamela Seda

Dr. Pamela Seda

Dr. Pamela Seda is an educational consultant in Atlanta with over 30 years of educational experience. She is the owner of Seda Educational Consulting, creator of the VANG Game, and co-author of Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom. As a regular speaker about math equity at conferences, Dr. Seda is committed to changing how students experience mathematics, especially those from marginalized groups, and advocates for mathematics instruction that develops all students as mathematical thinkers and problem-solvers.

 

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kara Imm

Kara Imm

Dr. Kara Imm is a K-12 teacher educator, based in Brooklyn, who designs and leads on-site professional development and school-based coaching to school communities throughout New York City, across the U. S. and internationally. When not partnering with schools, districts and state programs, she supports the student teaching experiences of K – 5th grade candidates in East Harlem through her work at Hunter College (City University of New York). For over a decade, she has created original professional development courses for K-12 STEM teachers at Math for America (MfA). In her research and writing, Kara explores multiple areas of interest: the role of design thinking in teachers’ work with marginalized students; how thinking and talk routines develop math communities where all kids can belong and thrive, and the powerful intersection of mathematical modeling, identity development and culturally relevant pedagogy.

Submit a Breakout Session

We are looking for additional presenters to host break-out sessions at the conference.  

REGISTRATION FEES will be waived with the commitment to present. 

Presenters will have the option of proposing a regular or a double session. Regular break-out sessions will be 75 minutes in length.  Double blocked sessions will be 2 hours and 45 minutes long. There will be three 75 minute sessions per day. 

Topics of Interest could include:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Mathematics

  • Problem Based Learning in Math

  • Authentic Learning

  • Building Thinking Classrooms

  • Developing Number Sense

  • Growth Mindset

  • Embedding Math Practices

  • Building conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and strategic competence

  • Guided Math Lessons

  • Formative and Summative Math Assessment

  • Course specific sessions for high school

Submit a Session Here

Why Be a Donor and Sponsor?

Check Out the Donor/Sponsorship letter here

Donor Levels

  • Gold level sponsorship: $5000 - Your company logo on all conference materials, a vendor booth at the conference, and the opportunity to lead a breakout session.

  • Silver level sponsorship: $2500 - Your company logo on all conference materials and a vendor booth at the conference.

  • Bronze level sponsorship: $1000 - Your company logo on all conference materials.

All sponsors will also receive recognition on our conference website and in our conference program.

Tentative Schedule

7:30 - 8:30  Registration and Check In

8:30 - 8:40  Logistics/Welcome/Overview of the Day/Intro Keynote

8:40 - 10:00  Keynote

10:15 - 11:30  Breakout Session A

11:30 - 12:15  Lunch 

12:15 - 1:30  Breakout Session B

1:45 - 3:15 Breakout Session C

(OR Breakout Session BC (Double Block 12:30 - 3:15, 2 hrs 45 mins))

3:10 - 3:30 Closing

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The Science of Seating Seminar
Jun
21
2:00 PM14:00
education

The Science of Seating Seminar

The Science of Seating Seminar

Friday, June 21, 2024

PRESENTED BY COLOR ART EDUCATION AND CONNECTED LEARNING

Thank you for your outstanding leadership and for creating environments where students can thrive!

Please join us as we share the latest research on the impact of classroom space on learning. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails and a tour of our educational showroom following the presentation.

2:00 pm ~ Presentation

3:00 pm ~ Showroom Tour & Happy Hour

COLOR ART, 1325 N. Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132

FREE: Register Here

Facilitators

Chris McGee

Dr. Chris McGee

CEO, Connected Learning

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment -

Maplewood Richmond Heights School District

Dr. Chris McGee serves the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District located in the St. Louis suburban area as the Assistant Superintendent. His thesis was entitled “The Correlation of Standards-Based Grading and the Performance on Standardized Assessments.” Since his first year of teaching he has been a leader in innovation and the technological advancement of education. He served his alma mater as the president of Webster University's alumni association's board of directors. His passion for professional learning has inspired him to start a non-profit organization called Connected Learning, for which he serves as the CEO. He has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Innovator and a Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader. For more information on Dr. McGee visit his website www.chrisrmcgee.com, or connect with him on twitter at https://twitter.com/cmcgee200.

Melissa Minford

Melissa Minford

Director of Education Solutions

Color Art

Melissa Minford is the Director of Education Solutions for Color Art. With over twenty years of experience teaching in elementary classrooms, she has dedicated her career to fostering engaging and effective learning environments. Her master’s thesis, titled “The Study of Aerobic Exercise and Mathematics Performance,” reflects her commitment to innovative educational strategies. Driven by a passion for education, she continuously seeks collaboration and opportunities to learn from others, ensuring that her approach remains dynamic and responsive to the needs of students and educators alike.

Free: Register Here

Win $10,000 of Smith System Furniture!

Color Art and Smith System are working together to help create learning spaces that support well-being and success for students and teachers.

Seminar attendees on June 21st have the opportunity to win a collaborative education space worth $10,000!

Attendees will have a double entry in the drawing, and the lucky winner will be announced during the seminar session.

The winner may choose colors and finishes for the nine different pieces:

2 Rockers, 1 Single Seat Lounge, 1 Double Seat Lounge, 2 Ottomans, 1 Table/Ottoman, 1 Table, 1 Tree

FREE: Register Here
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3rd Annual Competency-Based Learning Summit
May
29
to May 31
Conference

3rd Annual Competency-Based Learning Summit

  • Ritenour High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the illustrious Ritenour High School for an unprecedented journey into the world of Competency-Based Education (CBE). Set in the heart of educational excellence at 9100 St. Charles Rock Rd., this three-day summit, happening on May 29, 30, and 31, 2024, promises to be a landmark event in the evolution of teaching methodologies.

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2024 UNgala:CSI - COOL STUFF INSIDE
May
9
6:00 PM18:00
fundraiser

2024 UNgala:CSI - COOL STUFF INSIDE

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey of fun, excitement, and giving back like never before! UNgalaCSI is back in 2024, and we're taking the world of fundraising events to a whole new level.

Picture this: a fundraising event that's anything but ordinary, where the rules are rewritten, and the traditional gala is turned on its head. UNgalaCSI is not your average fundraiser; it's a celebration of creativity, innovation, and all the cool stuff inside our hearts and minds.

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Maplewood Youth Leadership Forum - Student Event
Apr
27
9:00 AM09:00
Conference

Maplewood Youth Leadership Forum - Student Event

  • Maplewood Richmond Heights High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

MYLC24 stands for “Maplewood Youth Leadership Conference of 2024.” MYLC will be a conference where high school students from Maplewood-Richmond Heights and other school districts will be able to come together and experience powerful messages, games, and leadership development activities.

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EdcampSTL 2024: Seeking Balance
Mar
9
8:30 AM08:30
Conference

EdcampSTL 2024: Seeking Balance

Welcome to EdcampSTL, an innovative unconference event tailored exclusively for educators passionate about shaping the future of teaching and learning. Scheduled for March 9, 2024, at Clayton High School in St. Louis, Missouri, this unique gathering deviates from the traditional conference model, offering a dynamic, participant-driven experience.

At EdcampSTL, we embrace the theme "Seeking Balance," recognizing the ever-evolving challenges and opportunities in the educational landscape. This theme is especially pertinent for educators striving to harmonize the demands of technology integration, pedagogical advancements, and personal well-being in their professional lives. Our unconference format fosters an environment where your voice matters—where you can lead discussions, share insights, and learn from peers in an organic, fluid setting.

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