Sessions
Atlanta Conference Sessions
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
BRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management
DR. BRIAN DINKINS: Developing The Emotionally-Inclusive Classroom Using SEL
STEPH JENSEN: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 1
WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2022 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
DR. MARQUITA BLADES: POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement
STEPH JENSEN: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 2
BRAD CHAPIN: Teaching Self-Regulation Skills to Students Who Have Been Impacted by Trauma
THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2022 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
DR. DAVE SCHMITTOU: It’s Like Riding A Bike: How To Make Learning Last a Lifetime
MEGAN DIEDE: Disrupting the Norm: Using Multi-Level Integration to Start Teaching More & Planning Less
DR. JENNIFER MOORE: Chaos to Calm: 4 Steps to Ease & Restore Your Well-being
DR. STEVE WEBB: School Safety Best Practices: Lessons Learned From Tragedy
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
DR. DAVE SCHMITTOU: Making Assessment Work for Educators Who Hate Data but Love Kids
DR. MARQUITA BLADES: Escape the Classroom: Using the Escape Room Model for Addressing the Needs of All Learners
DR. JENNIFER MOORE: Teaching the CASEL Framework to Staff and Students through Games and Activities
HOTEP BENZO: Why Your SEL Isn’t Working (and What to Do About It)
Pre-Conference Sessions
Wednesday, june 15, 2022
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Pre-Con Registration 7:00 am – 9:00 am
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Pre-Con Sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
BRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management
DR. BRIAN DINKINS: Developing The Emotionally-Inclusive Classroom Using SEL
STEPH JENSEN: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 1
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
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Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
DR. MARQUITA BLADES: POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement
STEPH JENSEN: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 2
BRAD CHAPIN: Teaching Self-Regulation Skills to Students Who Have Been Impacted by Trauma
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
Pre-Conference Sessions
Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Pre-Con Registration 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
DR. DAVE SCHMITTOU: It’s Like Riding A Bike: How To Make Learning Last a Lifetime
TRACIE BERRY-MCGHEE: Girl Drama: Best Practices to Help Educators Reduce Relational AggressionSOLD OUTLARRY THOMPSON: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention Seeking Students – Part 1SOLD OUTMEGAN DIEDE: Disrupting the Norm: Using Multi-Level Integration to Start Teaching More & Planning Less
DR. JENNIFER MOORE: Chaos to Calm: 4 Steps to Ease & Restore Your Well-being
DR. STEVE WEBB: School Safety Best Practices: Lessons Learned from Tragedy
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session. -
Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
DR. DAVE SCHMITTOU: Making Assessment Work for Educators Who Hate Data but Love Kids
LARRY THOMPSON: Defiant & Manipulative Students – Part 2SOLD OUTDR. WILLIAM NOEL: How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard to ReachSOLD OUTDR. MARQUITA BLADES: Escape the Classroom: Using the Escape Room Model for Addressing the Needs of All Learners
DR. JENNIFER MOORE: Teaching the CASEL Framework to Staff and Students through Games and Activities
HOTEP BENZO: Why Your SEL Isn’t Working (and What to Do About It)
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
Main Conference – Friday,
June 17, 2022
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Registration/Check-In 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Welcome & Plenary Session 8:30 – 9:30 am
ERIN GRUWELL: Becoming A Catalyst For Change
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 – 11:00 AM
DR. WILLIAM NOEL, SR.: Color Brave: Implicit Bias, Equity & Cultural Competence in Schools
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Breakout & Featured Sessions 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
DR. DAVE SCHMITTOU: Bold Humility: How to Encourage Risk-Taking & Innovation with Students and Staff
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 – 1:45 pm
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Plenary Session 1:45 – 2:45 pm
DR. MICHELE BORBA: The Critical Need for Caring Champions
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 3:00 – 4:00 pm
DR. MICHELE BORBA: Thrivers: What Really Helps Kids Find Happiness Today & Success Tomorrow
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50 in 50 Panel 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
50 Practical Strategies to Help Improve Student Engagement
Dr. Brian Dinkins, Steph Jensen, Dr. Marquita Blades, Dr. Dave Schmittou, Megan Diede
Main Conference – Sunday,
June 19, 2022
Main Conference – Saturday, June 18, 2022
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Refreshments & Exhibits 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am
“STAND TALL STEVE” BOLLAR: Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
“STAND TALL STEVE” BOLLAR: Standing Tall Through It All
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Featured & Breakout Sessions 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
TRACIE BERRY-MCGHEE: The K.E.E.P.E.R. Model
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
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Plenary & Breakout Sessions 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
LARRY THOMPSON: Closing The Exits Off The Road to Responsibility
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
LARRY THOMPSON: Building a Responsibility-Centered School Culture
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Featured Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
STEPH JENSEN: Flipped Classroom Management
Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session).
Check back frequently for updates. ** Please note EASTERN TIMES are posted.
Atlanta Main Stage Virtual Agenda
Friday, June 17th
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am ET
– Erin Gruwell – Becoming a Catalyst for Change
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
– Dr. William Noel, Sr. – Color Brave: Implicit Bias, Equity & Cultural Competence in Schools
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Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm ET
– Dr. Dave Schmittou – Bold Humility: How to Encourage Risk-Taking & Innovation with Students and Staff
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Plenary Session 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm ET
– Dr. Michele Borba: The Critical Need for Caring Champions
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Keynote 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
– Dr. Michele Borba: Thrivers: What Really Helps Kids Find Happiness Today & Success Tomorrow
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Panel Session: 50 Practical Strategies to Help Improve Student Engagement 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm ET
– Dr. Brian Dinkins, Steph Jensen, Dr. Marquita Blades, Dr. Dave Schmittou, Megan Diede
Saturday, June 18th
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am ET
– “Stand Tall Steve” Bollar – Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
– “Stand Tall Steve” Bollar – Standing Tall Through It All
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Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm ET
– Tracie Berry-McGhee – The K.E.E.P.E.R. Model
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Plenary Session 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm ET
– Larry Thompson – Closing The Exits Off The Road to Responsibility
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Keynote Session 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
– Larry Thompson – Building a Responsibility-Centered School Culture
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Featured Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm ET
– Steph Jensen – Flipped Classroom Management
Sunday, June 19th
Las Vegas Conference Sessions
Pre-Conference Sessions Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am – 9:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
MIKE PAGET: Positive Behavioral Supports for Students Who Are Wired DifferentlySOLD OUTDR. TOM MAGLISCEAU: Overcoming Distraction, Disruption & Marginalization: Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Focused Strategies for Building Transformational ClassroomsSOLD OUTJESSICA SINARSKI: Light Up The Learning Brain: Tools for Overcoming Learning Obstacles
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
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Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
MIKE PAGET: Defying the Defiance: The Path to Happiness with ODD Students
ERIN GLENN: Brain-Based Teaching Strategies for Student Engagement
ERNESTO MEJIA: Improving Student Engagement & Building Trust: Practical Strategies to Learn, Interact & Communicate with Students
VAUGHN BAKER: Protecting Our Schools in Uncertain Times
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
Pre-Conference Sessions Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am – 9:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
AARON WIEMEIER: 10 Keys to Improving Behavior & Academic Success by Boosting EQSOLD OUTBRAD CHAPIN: Self-Regulation: Evidence-Based Strategies to Teach Self-Management
DR. JENNIFER MOORE: From Chaos to Calm: 4 Steps to Ease & Restore Your Well-Being
DR. ELI SHAPIRO: Digital Citizenship: Understanding the Benefits, Risks & Impact of Technology on Students
LARRY THOMPSON & KEVIN ROULHAC: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the ProcessSOLD OUTTERRA TARANGO: Classrooms that Matter: Making Project-Based Learning a Reality
DR. MARQUITA BLADES: POWARRful Teaching Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement
KIM JOHANCEN: Traumatized Students: School-Based Interventions
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
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Lunch (on your own) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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Pre-Conference Sessions 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
AARON WIEMEIER: Engaging the Traumatized Child
BRAD CHAPIN: Teaching Self-Regulation Skills to Students Who Have Been Impacted by TraumaSOLD OUTDR. TOM MAGLISCEAU: Building & Leading the Systems of Multi-Tiered Systems of SupportSOLD OUTDR. SHAUN WOODLY: How to Spark Engagement & Motivation in Urban and Culturally Diverse ClassroomsSOLD OUTMIKE SHAW: Reducing Critical Errors: Using Evidence-Based Tools to Help Students Learn Self-Awareness, Self-Management & Responsible Decision-Making
KERRY LEO: Navigating Learning Challenges through a Scientific Problem Solving Process
DR. MARQUITA BLADES: Escape the Classroom: Using the Escape Room Model for Addressing the Needs of All Learners
KIM JOHANCEN: Self-Injury & Suicide: When & How Educators Should Intervene
Please note: An additional fee is required for each pre-con session.
Main Conference
Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Registration/Check-In 6:30 am – 8:30 am
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Welcome & Opening Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am
DR. TALITHIA WILLIAMS – Becoming an Agent of Change for Inclusive Education
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
DR. TALITHIA WILLIAMS – Using Data to Drive Teacher Self-Care
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Feature & Breakout Sessions 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
ERNESTO MEJIA – I Am My Parents’ “American” Dream
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
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Plenary 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
DAVID FLINK: Seen, Heard, and Valued: Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Inclusive Environment for Neurodiverse Young People
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Keynote 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
DAVID FLINK: Rebuild a Stronger Classroom Experience for Neurodivergent Youth
TERRA TARANGO – You Maybe Shouldn’t Be a Teacher If… -
Sharing Best Practices 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
50 in 50 Panel
Main Conference
Saturday, July 9, 2022
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Refreshments and Exhibits 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am
GERRY BROOKS – Personal Climate and Culture … It’s Up to You
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
GERRY BROOKS – Being the Best You Can Be!
“STAND TALL STEVE” BOLLAR – Ideas, Ideas, Ideas
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Closing Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
-DR. TIFFANY ANDERSON: Innovation in Action: Moving from Trauma Informed to Trauma Equipped
Main Conference
Friday, July 8, 2022
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Refreshments & Exhibits 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am
DR. PEDRO NOGUERA – Motivating, Engaging and Empowering Students to Learn
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
DR. DANIEL WILLINGHAM – Teaching Students to Teach Themselves: Helping Students Learn More Efficiently
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Feature & Breakout Sessions 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
DR. DANIEL WILLINGHAM – Why Don’t Students Like School?: Five Laws of Cognition Every Teacher Should Know
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
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Plenary 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
DR. MICHAEL GURIAN – The Minds of Boys and Girls: Helping Our Children Do Their Best in School
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
DR. SHAUN WOODLY
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Feature & Breakout Sessions 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
DR. MICHAEL GURIAN – Trauma and Learning: ACES and Gender-Specific, Trauma-Informed Strategies for Helping Children Learn and Grow
ROBERT JACKSON – Building Cultural Diversity & Effective Communication with Students
Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session).
Check back frequently for updates.
** Please note PACIFIC TIMES are posted.
Las Vegas Main Stage Virtual Agenda
Thursday, July 7th
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am PT
– Dr. Talithia Williams – Becoming an Agent of Change for Inclusive Education
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
– Dr. Talithia Williams – Using Data to Drive Teacher Self-Care
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Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm PT
– Ernesto Mejia – I Am My Parents’ “American” Dream
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Plenary Session 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm PT
– David Flink: SEEN, HEARD, and VALUED: Creating a Safe, Supportive, and Inclusive Environment for Neurodiverse Young People
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Keynote 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT
– David Flink: Rebuild a Stronger Classroom Experience for Neurodivergent Youth
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50 in 50 Panel Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm PT
Panelists to be announced
Friday, July 8th
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am PT
– Dr. Pedro Noguera – Motivating, Engaging and Empowering Students to Learn
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
– To be announced
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Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm PT
– To be announced
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Plenary Session 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm PT
– Dr. Michael Gurian – The Minds of Boys and Girls: Helping Our Children Do Their Best in School
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Keynote Session 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT
– Dr. Michael Gurian – Trauma and Learning: ACES and Gender-Specific, Trauma-Informed Strategies for Helping Children Learn and Grow
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Featured Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm PT
– To be announced.
Saturday, July 9th
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am PT
– Gerry Brooks – Personal Climate and Culture … It’s Up to You
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
– Gerry Brooks – Being the Best You Can Be!
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Closing Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm PT
– Dr. Tiffany Anderson: Innovation in Action: Moving from Trauma Informed to Trauma Equipped
San Antonio Conference Sessions
San Antonio Main Stage Virtual Agenda
Enjoy most of the main stage speakers virtually (including the 50 in 50 Panel Session).
Check back frequently for updates. ** Please note CENTRAL TIMES posted.
Friday, December 2
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Plenary Session 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CT
– Ron Clark – Creativity, Passion and Resilience!
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Keynote Session 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm CT
– Ron Clark – Teaching through Adversity – Facing Challenges and Making a Difference
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Featured Session 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm CT
– Steph Jensen – Flipped Classroom Management
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50 in 50 Panel Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm CT
Panelists to be announced
Saturday, December 3
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Plenary Session 8:30 am – 9:30 am CT
– Dr. J. Stuart Ablon
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am CT
– Dr. Salome Thomas-EL
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Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm CT
– Dr. John Almarode
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Plenary Session 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm CT
– TBA
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Keynote Session 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CT
– TBA
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Featured Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm CT
– Dr. Salome Thomas-EL