Keynote Speaker: KATIE NOVAK
Join Us for an Inspiring Day of Learning with Katie!
Monday, August 10, 2026 Heritage Inn – Great Falls
Spend a full day engaged in hands‑on, high‑impact workshops designed to empower educators and spark innovation in teaching and learning. Katie will guide participants through interactive sessions that blend research, practical application, and collaborative problem‑solving. Whether you are new to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) or looking to deepen your expertise, this event offers practical tools you can implement immediately in your classroom.
The day begins with an energizing keynote on Universal Design for Learning, exploring how UDL transforms teaching by proactively removing barriers before they arise. Katie will also lead a session on Elevating Education Design with AI, demonstrating how emerging technologies can expand accessibility, creativity, and instructional impact.
We encourage schools to come as a whole staff to connect & learn together, kicking the 2025-2026 school year off on the right foot!
DETAILS:
Monday, August 10, 2026
Heritage Inn: 1700 Fox Farm Rd, Great Falls, MT
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (breakfast & registration begin at 8:00 AM)
Participants earn 6 OPI Professional Development Units
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
FEES:
$35: GTCC Members/$70: Non-Members
ROOM BLOCK DETAILS: Cutoff Date: July 24th, 2026
Heritage Inn
Date: Arrive August 9th, Check out August 10th
Rate: $109 + tax
Block Name: Golden Triangle
Phone: (406) 761‑1900
To Book: If you want to book an individual reservation call hotel and mention that you would like to book under the "Golden Triangle" group block rate.
Hampton Inn
Date: Arrive August 9th, Check out August 10th
Rate: 2 Queen Beds at $159.00 plus tax
Block Name: Golden Triangle Room Block August 2026
Phone: (406) 453-2675
Rate: 2 Queen Beds at $159.00 plus tax
To Book: If you want to book an individual reservation call hotel and mention that you would like to book under the "Golden Triangle August 2026 Room Block 2026" group block rate or book online by using the following link: https://group.hamptoninn.com/cmddv8