LEGO Education

Inspiring the Builders of Tomorrow Through Purposeful Play

Wednesday, April 29

10:30AM-12:15PM

Computer Science & Computational Thinking Pathways with LEGO Education
Breanna Flores, MBA, Key Account Manager, LEGO Education, Rancho Mirage, CA

This session explores how districts are building sustainable computer science pathways through robotics, coding, and problem-solving in expanded learning. Participants will engage with LEGO® Education and learn how to launch and scale district-level robotics competitions, and access shared lessons and online resources. District spotlights highlight real-world implementation and impact.
E, M, ULA, MLA
Strand: LEGO Education Strand; Program Design, Development & Quality; Partnerships & Building Relationships

2:45PM-4:45PM

Science-Powered Expanded Learning
Paulette Donnellon, Key Account Manager, LEGO Education, San Diego, CA

Discover how hands-on science experiences can drive student engagement, academic growth, and attendance in before- and after-school programs. This strand focuses on introductory science models for expanded learning, academic alignment across the day, and practical district examples. Sessions demonstrate how science-centered play supports curiosity, equity, and learning acceleration.
E, M, ULA, MLA, DS
Strand: LEGO Education Strand; Program Design, Development & Quality; Partnerships & Building Relationships

Thursday, April 30

10:00AM-12:00PM

Attendance Recovery & Academic Hour Solutions with LEGO Education
Denise Phillips, Solution Architect, LEGO Education, Groveland, CA

This workshop reimagines attendance recovery and academic hour through meaningful, standards-aligned, play-based learning. Participants will explore integrating science, ELA, math, and ELD with Attendance Recovery and Academic Hours. Sessions offer flexible implementation options—including one-day, multi-day, and four-hour models—that prioritize engagement over compliance.
E, M, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: LEGO Education Strand; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships; Sustainability

1:15PM-2:30PM

Family & Community Engagement Through STEM with LEGO Education
Breanna Flores, MBA, Key Account Manager, LEGO Education, Rancho Mirage, CA 

Learn how districts are using STEM and purposeful play to create inclusive, joyful learning experiences for families and communities. This strand highlights Family STEM Nights, low-entry PLK models, and take-home learning experiences that remove barriers to participation. A district spotlight will share scalable strategies for building strong home-to-school connections.
E, M, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: LEGO Education Strand; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships; Sustainability

3:45PM-5:15PM

Designing High-Impact STEAM Experiences with LEGO Education
Denise Phillips, Solution Architect, LEGO Education, Groveland, CA

This strand focuses on designing engaging, themed STEAM experiences that sustain student curiosity during summer and throughout the school year. Participants will explore LEGO® Education–aligned themes such as Build the Change, Build to Launch, and Hannah’s STEAM Heroes, along with repeatable, remixable activity models that support consistent, high-quality implementation across expanded learning settings.
E, M, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: LEGO Education Strand; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships; Sustainability

Friday, May 1

9:15AM-11:15AM

Data to Direction: Expanded Learning Survey Insights with LEGO Education
Denise Phillips, Solution Architect, LEGO Education, Groveland, CA

This panel session shares key insights from the Expanded Learning Survey, highlighting what districts and practitioners identified as their greatest needs, challenges, and opportunities. Panelists will discuss survey findings, reflect on emerging themes, and explore how LEGO® Education and partners can better support expanded learning programs. Participants will engage in guided discussion and leave with a clearer understanding of how survey data can inform strategy, planning, and next steps.
E, M, ULA, MLA, CB
Strand: LEGO Education Strand; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships; Sustainability

https://education.lego.com/en-us/