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2026 ODU Lab School Network Institute
Hosted by the ODU Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity, this event brings together new and returning ODU Lab School educators to connect, collaborate, and prepare for the 2026–2027 academic school year.
Wednesday, August 12
 

8:15am EDT

Registration and Light Breakfast
Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:15am - 9:00am EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:15am - 9:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

Welcome: Celebrating Year One. Designing Year Two.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Speakers
avatar for Karen Sanzo

Karen Sanzo

Professor, Old Dominion University

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

9:45am EDT

Getting to Know Your Network
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:45am - 10:20am EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:45am - 10:20am EDT

10:35am EDT

The ODU Lab School Playbook
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:35am - 11:00am EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:35am - 11:00am EDT

11:00am EDT

Lunch, Explore & Connect
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
- ODU Resource Bazaar — a lively marketplace of tools, services, and supports to energize every step of your campus adventure - Guided Campus Wanderings — meander with a spirited guide through ODU’s celebrated landmarks and tucked-away hideaways - Conversations with ODU Minds — intimate encounters with faculty that ignite curiosity and reveal the stories behind their research - Bridges to...
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Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

Coding for All (block based) OR Computational thinking across content
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

Design Thinking 101
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Speakers
JB

John Baaki

Associate Professor, Old Dominion University
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

Makerspace 101
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Kaitlyn McCoy

Kaitlyn McCoy

Program Manager, ODU Innovation Lab
Kaitlyn McCoy is an educator and program manager specializing in educational technology, STEM, and makerspace innovation. With a Master’s in Library Science and ongoing doctoral studies in Instructional Design and Technology, she has led the design and implementation of makerspaces... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

Storylines That Stick: Using Narrative to Anchor STEM Learning
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

VDMC Session - maritime digital resources
Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

AI Tools for Lab School Educators
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

Iteration Lab: What We Tried, What We Learned, What's Next
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

Lesson Planning for Authentic Learning: Place-Based & Community Connected Learning
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Speakers
avatar for Kristen Duprey

Kristen Duprey

Program Manager, Old Dominion University, Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity
Old Dominion University’s Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity (1) is the hub for ODU’s lab school network, (2) serves as the fiscal agent or lead partner for the nine schools in the ODU lab school network, (3) coordinates best practices and research between l... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

R&D 101: Design Based Implementation Research
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

Who's Doing the Talking? Designing Learning That Amplifies Learner Thinking and Discourse
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Educators often find themselves carrying the cognitive load of learning through explanation, questioning, and discussion. This interactive session challenges participants to redesign learning experiences so that learners, not instructors, do the thinking, reasoning, and academic discourse.Participants will explore how purposeful questioning, structured discourse routines, and intentional...
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Speakers
avatar for Katelyn Leitner

Katelyn Leitner

Do What's Best for Kids, LLC
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

2:15pm EDT

Year at a Glance Reflections: Looking Back to Move Forward
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
School-Based Team TimeAs we prepare for Year 2, each lab school team will engage in a structured reflection on its inaugural year. Using a simple continuous improvement protocol, teams will celebrate successes, identify opportunities for growth, and begin shaping priorities for the year ahead. This conversation is designed to capture lessons learned, strengthen collaboration, and inform the...
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Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Hampton-Newport News Room

2:45pm EDT

Closing & Commitments
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
We will conclude the convening by reflecting on the day, celebrating the beginning of a new school year, and reaffirming our shared commitment to the students, families, and communities we serve. This closing conversation is an opportunity for educators to identify one personal commitment they will carry into the year ahead while learning about upcoming opportunities to connect, collaborate, and...
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Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Hampton-Newport News Room
 
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