SchYPAR Virtual Conference 2026
Join us on May 27, 2026, 4-6 p.m., for the Second Annual SchYPAR Showcase. Teachers from the SchYPAR Action Team and FRSLI/OSU SLRC will share how they support YPAR in schools.
Zoom link:https://csuohio.zoom.us/j/85277071945 (you can also scan the QR Code).
Conference Schedule
4:00–4:20 p.m. — Opening Plenary
4:20–5:00 p.m. — Breakout Sessions Round 1
5:05–5:45 p.m. — Breakout Sessions Round 2
5:50–6:00 p.m. — Closing Activity and Reflections
Free Event.
Presenter Agenda & Information
| Time | Zoom Room # | Session Title | Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:20–5:00 p.m. | 1 | SESSION 1: Blending, Building, and Cooking Up Change: YPAR Across the Curriculum | 1. The BLEND by Paula Kijowski · Garfield Heights High 2. College and Career Readiness at BMHS by Pat Meyer · Berea-Midpark High 3. Bexley's Community Cookbook by Chad Hemmelgarn · Bexley High |
| 4:20–5:00 p.m. | 2 | SESSION 1: Students at the Center: Inquiry-Driven Learning and Systemic Reflection | 1. Inquiry Direction by Karmel Abutaleb & Drew Retherford · Lincoln-West 2. Centering Students, Not Systems by Taylor Zepp · Lincoln-West 3. Becoming and Boundaries: Reflecting on co-learning through SchYPAR by Teresa Troyer |
| 5:05–5:45 p.m. | 3 | SESSION 2: Just Start: Practical Approaches to Launching Student-Led Research and Inquiry | 1. What's the Problem? Student Led Research by Susan Mazur · Marion-Franklin High 2. JUST START (and see what happens)! by Kim Garee · Granville High 3. Encouraging and Supporting Student Led Involvement by Austin Stamatis · Garfield Heights High 4. Finding Our Futures: College and Career Planning with Advanced Learners by Linda Key & Courtney Johnson · Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS |
| 5:05–5:45 p.m. | 4 | SESSION 2: Research in Response: Student-Led Solutions to Real School Challenges | 1. Attendance Program by Ayanna Grace · Columbus Africentric 2. Addressing Challenges for ELL Students by Byron Allgood · Hamilton Township High 3. Peer Power = Promise by Amy Fogerty and Sarah Davis 4. The Fault Lies in Ourselves, not the stars: The Challenges of SchYPAR and Pitfalls to Avoid by Michelle Ferguson |
Gallery of 2026 Student Research Presentations
The video and images are from student-led research with the support and mentorship of dedicated SchYPAR teacher presenters. They have supported student work in their classrooms (SchYPAR) and in FRSLI and OSU SLRC Initiatives.
