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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New teachers enter the profession with passion and potential, but without the right support, many struggle or leave within the first five years. How can school administrators provide meaningful, structured support that fosters long-term success? This session equips leaders with a research-based framework for guiding new teachers through key professional milestones.
Participants will explore practical strategies for mentoring, goal-setting, and differentiated support based on a teacher’s evolving needs. Through interactive discussions, administrators will learn how to: -Establish clear, manageable short- and long-term professional growth goals. -Build a mentoring system that guides without overwhelming mentors or new teachers. -Identify and address early signs of burnout or disengagement. -Foster a school-wide culture of reflection, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
By the end of the session, participants will leave with a roadmap for implementing a structured support system that not only retains teachers but also helps them thrive in their roles. Whether leading a single school or an entire district, administrators will gain actionable strategies to strengthen their induction programs and develop confident, capable educators.
