EDUCON is a premier educational showcase and learning opportunity for teachers, principals, and district leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to choose breakout sessions led by school districts from across the Central Kentucky region and beyond. You will not just come away with a good idea or two; you will gain an abundance of great ideas and best practices that you can immediately apply in your classroom, school, or district.
Breakout Session Strands: Your chance to focus on a particular area of interest throughout the conference or explore a broader span! 1. Academics & Instructional Best Practices 2. Communications & Outreach 3. Developing & Empowering Staff 4. Innovation & Technology 5. Safety & School Culture 6. Student Supports & Opportunities
Participants will hear from two distinguished keynote speakers. The Day 1 starting line-up will be led by two-time national champion for the University of Kentucky basketball team, Jeff Sheppard, who will take the "court" and share his insight. On Day 2, Artificial Intelligence and EdTech expert, Brian Buffington will rock the stage with mega hits to inspire you.
Daily Schedule 7:45 am Registration and Vendor Hall opens 8:30 am Welcome & Keynote Speaker 10:30 am -11:30 am Breakout Sessions - see Schedule tab to pickup your sessions! 11:30 am -12:00 pm Vendor Hall & Networking 12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch break (lunch on own) 1:15 pm -2:15 pm Breakout Sessions - see Schedule tab to pickup your sessions! 2:30 pm -3:30 pm Breakout Sessions - see Schedule tab to pickup your sessions!
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In this session, educators and school leaders will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the transformative practices implemented at Scott County Middle School that helped take the school from good to great. Participants will explore the systems, strategies, and initiatives that not only elevated academic achievement but also fostered a positive school culture and improved student behaviors.
We will dive into the core principles that guided Scott County Middle School’s journey, such as a strong emphasis on collaborative teaching, the use of data-driven instruction, and the intentional development of a growth mindset among both staff and students. The session will highlight how a focus on personalized learning, effective tiered interventions, and continuous professional development helped propel the school’s success.
Whether you are looking to implement small changes or initiate a larger-scale transformation, this session will provide you with actionable insights and tools that can be immediately applied in your school. You’ll leave equipped with a roadmap for replicating the success seen at Scott County Middle School, driving higher student achievement, improved behavior, and an overall excellent school culture.
