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Ian Kilpatrick

Ian Kilpatrick

K-12 Education LeaderDLR Group

Ian Kilpatrick leads project teams serving K-12 education clients from DLR Group’s Charlotte, Kansas City, Nashville, and Orlando locations. Designing from the inside out, Ian is passionate about creating future-ready learning environments that inspire student engagement and support the diverse physical, neurological, and social needs of both learners and educators.

Thu Oct 292:00 PM – 3:00 PMClassroom 2502A: Constructive Playthings

Little Learners, Big Ideas: Designing Dynamic Spaces for Early Education

As demand for early childhood education grows — and research continues to affirm its lifelong benefits — districts are challenged to design programs t

As demand for early childhood education grows — and research continues to affirm its lifelong benefits — districts are challenged to design programs that meet both community expectations and educational goals. Because early learners are uniquely dive

As demand for early childhood education grows — and research continues to affirm its lifelong benefits — districts are challenged to design programs that meet both community expectations and educational goals. Because early learners are uniquely diverse, successful program design must consider a range of factors aligned with the district’s broader educational vision. In this session, we’ll explore how districts can bring that vision to life throu

As demand for early childhood education grows — and research continues to affirm its lifelong benefits — districts are challenged to design programs that meet both community expectations and educational goals. Because early learners are uniquely diverse, successful program design must consider a range of factors aligned with the district’s broader educational vision. In this session, we’ll explore how districts can bring that vision to life through design strategies, including adaptive reuse, new construction, and targeted renovations.

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EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 1: Learning Spaces, Reimagined — Evolving physical spaces shaping the future of learningSession Track
CEU Credits:1.00
Ian Kilpatrick
Katie Lawson
Marilyn Denison
Ian Kilpatrick
Ian KilpatrickK-12 Education Leader, DLR Group
Katie Lawson
Katie LawsonExecutive Director of Special Programs, North Kansas City Schools
Marilyn Denison
Marilyn DenisonEducational Learning Designer, DLR Group
Ian Kilpatrick
Ian KilpatrickK-12 Education Leader, DLR Group
Katie Lawson
Katie LawsonExecutive Director of Special Programs, North Kansas City Schools
Marilyn Denison
Marilyn DenisonEducational Learning Designer, DLR Group
Tags:Group E
CEU Selection:AIA LU, IDCEC LU
Wed Oct 281:00 PM – 2:00 PMClassroom 2502A: Constructive Playthings

Reimagining CTE Through Adaptive Reuse and Applied Learning

Olathe Public Schools transformed an underused facility into a future‑ready CTE Innovation Campus through partnerships with business and industry. Thi

Olathe Public Schools transformed an underused facility into a future‑ready CTE Innovation Campus through partnerships with business and industry. This session explores the visioning, adaptive reuse, and phased implementation that created a hands‑on,

Olathe Public Schools transformed an underused facility into a future‑ready CTE Innovation Campus through partnerships with business and industry. This session explores the visioning, adaptive reuse, and phased implementation that created a hands‑on, technology‑enabled hub supporting pathways from advanced manufacturing and healthcare to animal science and esports. Presenters will show how flexible design, applied learning, and authentic workforc

Olathe Public Schools transformed an underused facility into a future‑ready CTE Innovation Campus through partnerships with business and industry. This session explores the visioning, adaptive reuse, and phased implementation that created a hands‑on, technology‑enabled hub supporting pathways from advanced manufacturing and healthcare to animal science and esports. Presenters will show how flexible design, applied learning, and authentic workforce partnerships can boost engagement and elevate a district’s career and technical education programs.

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EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 1: Learning Spaces, Reimagined — Evolving physical spaces shaping the future of learningSession Track
CEU Credits:1.00
Ian Kilpatrick
Ian KilpatrickK-12 Education Leader, DLR Group
Brent Yeager
Brent YeagerSuperintendent, Olathe Public Schools
Tags:Group E
CEU Selection:AIA LU, IDCEC LU