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2023 Sessions
$47
40+ Pre-recorded Sessions
40+ Session Resources
Printable Notebook
Attendance Certificate for 20 hours
One Year Access
2022 Sessions
$47
40+ Pre-recorded Sessions
40+ Session Resources
Printable Notebook
Attendance Certificate for 20 hours
One Year Access
Stop searching for PD that never quite fits your unique needs as an Upper Elementary teacher.
Welcome to linked, a one-of-a-kind virtual event specifically designed to educate, motivate, and inspire teachers like you.
After attending linked 2023, you'll walk away with:
A renewed sense of motivation and passion for teaching.
Practical strategies and resources to implement in your classroom immediately.
Valuable connections with other upper elementary educators from around the globe.
New approaches for creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Tips for maintaining work-life balance and prioritizing self-care.
Here’s what you can expect at linked:
Professional Development Sessions
Over 45 sessions covering essential topics for grades 3-6 teachers, including content area instruction, lesson planning and organization, Social Emotional Learning, creating an inclusive classroom environment, social justice and self-care.
Pre-recorded sessions can be viewed at your convenience, and one-year access lets you rewatch sessions long after the new year begins.
Full access to all sessions – no need to choose which ones to attend!
Teacher and Classroom Resources
A free resource from each speaker to help you implement what you've learned in their session.
A variety of resources ranging from tips for planning, organizing, and simplifying your teaching life to classroom activities to use directly with your students.
Live Speaker Chats
An interactive portion of the event where you can meet the speakers and ask questions live in our private collaborative group.
A mix of individual chats and panels scheduled over two days
Other Perks
A printable notebook you can use to collect quick wins, tips, and other important notes during the event.
A professional development attendance certificate for 36 clock hours. As district requirements vary, be sure to check with your admin to see if this event meets your specific needs.
Need more than clock hours this summer? We have you covered! We’ve partnered with Ashland University to turn your conference attendance into two semester hours of college credit. Learn more here.
Daily raffle drawings where you can win tools for your classroom and yourself.
Are you ready for the best PD experience?
With a focus on community and practicality, linked is the ultimate virtual event for teachers in grades three - six.
Want to peek inside?
Claim your spot today!
Don’t just take our word for it.
Here’s what teachers like you have said about linked…
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The perks of being a VIP…
Oh so many incredible bonuses…
Replays of Live Events
Can't make the live Speaker Chats?
No problem!
With a VIP ticket, you'll have access to live event replays for an entire year. You can watch (and rewatch) whenever it's convenient for your busy schedule.
Access to Exclusive Community Group
We don’t want your connections to end once the event is over. So we’ve created an exclusive community group where you can receive support, connect with other conference attendees, and keep the conversation going all year long.
This isn’t a Facebook group. It’s a completely private platform people pay money to join.
And you get in free.
Think of it as your own private PLC. Utilize it during the event and then come back whenever you need support throughout the school year.
Even More Resources
VIP ticket holders receive 15 additional resources from our expert speakers to help you start the new year successfully.
The bundle includes all types of resources from digital science activities and social studies skills resources to classroom management tools and critical thinking guides.
The bonus resource bundle alone is worth over $250 – two times the cost of the VIP ticket!
With so much value, why wouldn’t you join as a VIP?
Don’t forget about the benefits of a VIP ticket…
The only ticket that gives you access to watch the live speaker chats and panels at any time during the next year! With a General Admission ticket, you must be present to view the chats.
The only ticket that gives you access to our private community group (NOT on Facebook) where you can meet other teachers, ask questions, and find support all year long.
The only ticket that gives you an extra $250 worth of classroom resources to help you prep for the new school year.
Our 2023 Speakers
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Jennifer Martinez
EVERYTHING JUST SO
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Dianna Radcliff
TEACHING UPPER ELEMENTARY
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Ace Schwarz
TEACHING OUTSIDE THE BINARY
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Adrienne Wiggins
ADRIENNE WIGGINS RESOURCES
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Alexis Shepard
THE AFROEDUCATOR
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Alisha Giese
RAINBOW SKY CREATIONS
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Andrea Childes
THE LITERACY JUNKY
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Anjalee Beverly
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Annie McGuire
ADVENTURES OF A 4TH GRADE CLASSROOM
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April Pickett
TEACH TRAVEL READ, LLC
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Ashleigh Smith
RAINBOW SKY CREATIONS
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Ashley Reed
TEACH WITH LOVE
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Brittany Rhodes
BLACK GIRL MATHGIC
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Chelsea Staton
WILL TEACH FOR TACOS
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Dawn Ellis
CULTIVATING EXCEPTIONAL MINDS
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Dena Scoullos
MISS TECH QUEEN
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Erica Colón
NITTY GRITTY SCIENCE
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Erica Kolmodin
THE TEACHER NEXT DOOR
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Hannah Wilde
THE FRIENDLY TEACHER
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Jay Brown
JOYFUL MATH
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Jenifer Bazzit
THRIVE IN GRADE FIVE
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Kirsten Hammond
THE SOUTHERN TEACH
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Kristen Acosta
KRISTEN ACOSTA CONSULTING LLC
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Kristi Morale
THE INNOCENT BROWN GIRL PROJECT
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Krysten Case
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Lala Lor
PRAY AND TEACH
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Laura Santos
CORE INSPIRATION
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Lisa Van Gemert
LISA VAN GEMERT/GIFTED GURU
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Marine Freibrun
TALES FROM A VERY BUSY TEACHER
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Melissa Johnson
MARVEL MATH
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Michele Haiken
THE TEACHING FACTOR
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Michelle McDonald
STRATEGIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LLC
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Mikey Sivert
MIKEY D TEACH
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Monica Jayasinghe
THE LIPSTICK LIFE TEACHER
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Monica Parsons
MONICA PARSONS
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Nathan Lyon
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Rachel Jamison
FIFTH IS MY JAM!
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Roberto Germán
MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOM INC.
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Samara Toussaint
PATH2GROWTH COUNSELING SERVICES
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Shametria Banks
THE ROUTTY MATH TEACHER
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Shannon Schoenebeck
SHANNON MAREE TEACHING
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Silvana Spence
THE STEAM SQUAD
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Stacey Riedmiller
LITERACY FOR BIG KIDS
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Stephanie Sutherland
THE SIMPLE CLASSROOM
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Tanya G. Marshall
THE BUTTERFLY TEACHER
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Toluca Rivers
MARKERS AND MINIONS
Download the 2023 linked event guide here…
Learn about the speakers and sessions here…
Important Dates for Participants
June 19
You will receive an email with everything you need to know about accessing the conference and your purchased materials.
June 25
The conference site opens. You’ll gain access to all session resources and pre-recorded sessions to watch on your schedule.
July 5-6
Our live event when you can chat with the speakers and have your questions answered.
Live Event Schedule
Wednesday, July 5th
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Morning Announcements
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Individual Speaker Chats
Afternoon Break
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Group Speaker Panels
Thursday, July 6th
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Morning Announcements
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Individual Speaker Chats
Afternoon Break
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Group Speaker Panels
Not sure if this event is for you?
Well, let me tell you what sets this conference apart from others…
Accessibility. No need to worry about (or pay for) travel or accommodations. Our conference is 100% virtual, allowing you to attend from the comfort of your home, in your comfy pants, and your own time.
Flexibility. You know how you have to choose “tracks” or “paths” at most events - and you always feel like you’re missing out on sessions you can’t attend? Well, there’s none of that at linked. You get access to all sessions and can view them in any order. Best of all, you can rewatch them as many times as you want for a full year!
Affordability. We know budgets are tight, so we've made sure our conference is as cost-effective as possible. With two ticket prices and multiple payment options, this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss. Each professional development session works out to be about $2 and includes a free resource! You can’t get your favorite coffee for $2!
Value. Speaking of resources, every session comes with an accompanying resource to support your learning and implementation of new strategies in your classroom. Most of the included resources would cost $5 - $15 each if you had to purchase them separately. So you’re getting at least $250 worth of resources FOR FREE! That’s more than two times the price of a General Admission ticket!
Global Community. Our event is open to teachers worldwide, creating a diverse learning environment unlike any other. Connect with teachers like you during the event and, with the VIP ticket, gain access to an exclusive community group on a private platform. It’s like having your own private PLC throughout the school year!
LIVE Speaker Chats. We were the first to incorporate live chats with speakers to enhance your virtual experience. Connect directly with our expert speakers during two days of live chats and panels where you can ask questions, gain insights, and win incredible prizes.
Created specifically for Upper Elementary teachers. While we welcome teachers in any grade, linked is the first and only conference designed specifically for the needs of educators of all content areas in grades three - six. Every speaker is a current or former teacher with experience in Upper Elementary grades. (And yes, we capitalize “Upper Elementary” around here.)
We designed the entire event with you in mind.
Register now and get motivated for the new year!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most of the speakers are Upper Elementary educators so the sessions are geared towards third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers. However, several aren’t grade specific and all of the sessions can be adapted by teachers of any grade.
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Absolutely not! We’ve had teachers all over the globe attend this event. Having recorded sessions and one year access makes this conference perfect for teachers in all time zones!
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Yes! Participants will receive a certificate after the conference ends. 36 total clock hours are available.
PLEASE NOTE: Every participant is responsible for confirming credit requirements with their individual district. Acceptance of the conference certificate is not guaranteed.
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Yes, we do! Please see this page for more details.
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Yes! Our group discounts are as follows:
3-5 teachers: 15% off
6-10 teachers: 20% off
11+ teachers: 25% off
To receive the group discount, please submit a purchase order through this page.
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All ticket holders have one year to access the session resources and pre-recorded sessions. VIP ticket holders have one year to access all sessions, resources, and replays of the live events.
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Refund requests are accepted until June 1, 2023. No refunds will be given after that time.
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Yes! We are excited to announce our partnership with Ashland University. You can earn two semester hours of college credit by attending this conference. Learn more here.
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Please contact us at: support (at) growpd (dot) org.