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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Join us for an inspiring conference session focused on developing and empowering staff through the lens of the Woodford County Portrait of a Learner. Discover how our district has embraced this visionary framework as our north star, guiding all stakeholders and students alike toward becoming empathetic communicators, resilient learners, responsible contributors, reflective collaborators, and creative problem solvers. In this session, we will delve into concrete pathways aligned with the Portrait of a Learner, including Deeper Learning, Demonstrations of Learning, Technology and Innovation, Community Engagement, and Career Readiness. Learn firsthand how our district is successfully onboarding staff onto these transformative paths, equipping them with the tools and strategies needed to foster these essential skills in themselves and their students. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or stakeholder passionate about shaping the future of education, this session promises valuable insights and actionable strategies. Join us as we explore how to cultivate a culture of continuous growth and development that prepares every learner to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
