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Las Vegas Pre-Conference Sessions
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the School Climate & Culture Forum Las Vegas will be held July 5-6, 2022. The main Conference will begin on July 7th at 8:00 am.
LAS VEGAS AGENDA
Las Vegas Sessions
Las Vegas Sessions Subject to Change. Please check back often for updates.
Las Vegas Main Stage Virtual Agenda
Las Vegas 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 PACIFIC TIMES posted.
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
– Larry Thompson – Building a Responsibility-Centered School Culture -
Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm PT
– Dr. Tom Maglisceau – Better Together Mindset: Uniting Educators, Students & Community Partners to Enhance Academics and SEL
– 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
– Terra Tarango: You Maybe Shouldn’t Be a Teacher If… -
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
– “Stand Tall Steve” Bollar – Standing Tall Through It All
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Keynote Session 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
– Dr. Daniel Willingham – Teaching Students to Teach Themselves: Helping Students Learn More Efficiently
– Dr. Brian Dinkins – Leading with Your WHY: Setting the Conditions for Positive School Culture -
Featured Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm PT
– Dr. Daniel Willingham – Why Don’t Students Like School?: Five Laws of Cognition Every Teacher Should Know
– Aaron Wiemeier – The TEACHER Therapist: A Guide to Becoming the Teacher You Were Never Trained To Be -
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. Shaun Woodly – The Irrefutable Laws of Motivation in Urban Schools
– Jessica Sinarski – Trauma, the Brain and Hope for the Weary Educator -
Featured Session 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm PT
– Dr. Michael Gurian – The Minds of Boys and Girls: Helping Our Children Do Their Best in School
– Robert Jackson – Building Cultural Diversity & Effective Communication with Students
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 Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am PT
– 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 PT
– Dr. Tiffany Anderson: Innovation in Action: Moving from Trauma Informed to Trauma Equipped
San Antonio Pre-Conference Sessions
Please Note: Pre-Conference Sessions for the School Climate & Culture Forum San Antonio will be held December 1-2, 2022. The main Conference will begin on December 2nd at 12:00 pm.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Steph Jensen – Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 1
Brian Dinkins – Developing The Emotionally-Inclusive Classroom Using SEL
Erik Francis – Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Steph Jensen – Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 2
Dr. William Noel Sr. – How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard-to-Reach
Adele Bovard – Restorative Practices in Schools
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022 – 8:00am – 11:00am
Larry Thompson – Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process
Tracie Berry-McGee – Girl Drama: Best Practices to Help Educators Reduce Relational Aggression
Joe Hendershot – Social-Emotional Learning, Equity, & Wellness 4 Wounded Students
Sam Kary – Transformational Teaching with Technology
Mike Paget – Positive Behavioral Supports for Students Who Are Wired Differently
Pre-Conference Sessions Thursday, December 1, 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
Steph Jensen: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 1
Dr. Brian Dinkins: Developing The Emotionally-Inclusive Classroom Using SEL
Erik Francis: Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning
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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
Steph Jensen: Lost Boys: Closing the Academic Gender Gap – Part 2
Dr. William Noel Sr.: How to Reach the (Sometimes) Hard-to-Reach
Adele Bovard: Restorative Practices in Schools
Pre-Conference Sessions Friday, December 2, 2022
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Pre-Conference Registration 7:00 am – 8:00 am
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Pre-Conference Sessions 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Larry Thompson: Defiant, Manipulative & Attention-Seeking Students: How to Unlock Their Potential & Survive the Process
Tracie Berry-McGhee: Girl Drama: Best Practices to Help Educators Reduce Relational Aggression
Dr. Joe Hendershot: Social-Emotional Learning, Equity, & Wellness 4 Wounded Students
Sam Kary: Transformational Teaching with Technology
Mike Paget: Positive Behavioral Supports for Students Who Are Wired Differently
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Lunch (on your own) 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Conference
Friday, December 2, 2022
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Registration/Check-In 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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Welcome & Opening Session 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
RON CLARK – Creativity, Passion and Resilience!
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
RON CLARK – Teaching through Adversity – Facing Challenges and Making a Difference
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Feature & Breakout Sessions 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
STEPH JENSEN – Flipped Classroom Management
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Sharing Best Practices 4:00 pm – 4:50 pm
50 in 50 Panel
Main Conference
Sunday, december 4, 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
CONSUELO CASTILLO KICKBUSCH
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
CONSUELO CASTILLO KICKBUSCH
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Closing Session 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
LARRY THOMPSON
Main Conference
saturday, December 3, 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. J. STUART ABLON
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 10:00 am – 11:00 am
DR. SALOME THOMAS-EL
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Feature & Breakout Sessions 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
DR. JOHN ALMARODE
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Lunch (on your own) 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
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Keynote & Breakout Sessions 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
DR. LUIS CRUZ
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Feature & Breakout Sessions 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
DR. LUIS CRUZ
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Feature 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm
DR. SALOME THOMAS-EL
San Antonio Sessions
San Antonio Sessions Subject to Change. Please check back often for updates.
Orlando Pre-Conference Sessions
Please note: Pre-Conference sessions for the Innovative Schools Summit Orlando will be held March 30th and the morning of March 31st. The main Conference will begin at noon on March 31st.
Pre-Conferences to be announced.
Orlando agenda to be announced.
Orlando Sessions
Orlando sessions to be announced. Please check back often for updates.