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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!
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
How can we create vibrant learning experiences that engage students in meaningful, real-world learning while building essential skills? 

In this session, Powell County’s Deeper Learning Team will share how we are integrating our Learner Profile—which emphasizes Collaborator, Communicator, Contributor, and Critical Thinker—into daily instruction to make learning more engaging and impactful.

We will highlight practical strategies, real classroom examples, and teacher insights on fostering these competencies in ways that align with academic standards. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to transform everyday lessons into dynamic learning experiences that cultivate both academic growth and essential life skills.
Speakers
avatar for Tonya Roach

Tonya Roach

Chief Academic Officer, Powell County Schools
avatar for Alicia Wasson

Alicia Wasson

Teacher, Powell County Middle School
avatar for Claire Charles

Claire Charles

Teacher, Powell County High School
High School Social Studies Teacher
SC

Steve Colwell

Teacher, Powell County High School
I am a high school science teacher in KY
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT

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