10th Annual New Directions in Education Conference
Join us for a day of inspirational keynote speakers and engaging breakout sessions - FREE!
> 5 PD Hours or Social Work CEUs available <
LUNCH provided by Grand Canyon University
> 5 PD Hours or Social Work CEUs available <
LUNCH provided by Grand Canyon University
Keynote Sessions
Breakout sessions
SESSION #1 (10:30 - 11:55)
Efficiency & Innovation: Leveraging AI to Enhance SEL Best Practices and B-MTSS Interventions for a Positive Learning Environment (Chris Gibson, Director of Behavioral Supports, Belleville 118 & Joe Cipfl, Director of EdTech, ROE 50)
Wired for Wellness: A Blueprint for Balance (Emily Flach, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, LTC)
Fit to Lead: The HEARTWORK (Dr. Kacy Shahid, Asst. Superintendent, Cahokia Schools)
Create a Calmer Classroom: Attention-Training, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and Meditation Techniques for Everyone (Erin Asher, Teacher, Freeburg High School)
AI and SEL: A Powerful Partnership for Student Growth (David Lerch, Principal, ROE #45 Safe School)
Give Your Students "The Edge." Creating well-rounded students for life after graduation (Kim Emrick, Principal, and Emily Venhaus, Librarian, Lebanon Schools)
SESSION #2 (12:55 - 1:50)
Bringing SEL to Life: Unlocking Personalized, Visual Learning with AI (Rex Duval, CEO, Nookly & Kim Emrick, Principal, Lebanon Schools)
Incorporating SEL Into Classroom Discussions With Engaging Application Techniques (Annette Rau, Teacher, Waterloo Schools)
SEL for beginners/DIY is possible! (Angie Huels, Principal, Waterloo Schools)
Bridging the Gap: Integrating SEL into Secondary Classrooms—Because Social-Emotional Learning and Academic Success Can Thrive Together. (Erin Shook, Teacher, Freeburg HS)
Creating Your Own Happiness in Education (Mae Scott, Instructional Coach, ROE #45)
Anxiety in Kids: Helping Them Cope at School and at Home (Jessica Ryan, Social Worker, Carlinville Schools)
Efficiency & Innovation: Leveraging AI to Enhance SEL Best Practices and B-MTSS Interventions for a Positive Learning Environment (Chris Gibson, Director of Behavioral Supports, Belleville 118 & Joe Cipfl, Director of EdTech, ROE 50)
Wired for Wellness: A Blueprint for Balance (Emily Flach, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, LTC)
Fit to Lead: The HEARTWORK (Dr. Kacy Shahid, Asst. Superintendent, Cahokia Schools)
Create a Calmer Classroom: Attention-Training, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and Meditation Techniques for Everyone (Erin Asher, Teacher, Freeburg High School)
AI and SEL: A Powerful Partnership for Student Growth (David Lerch, Principal, ROE #45 Safe School)
Give Your Students "The Edge." Creating well-rounded students for life after graduation (Kim Emrick, Principal, and Emily Venhaus, Librarian, Lebanon Schools)
SESSION #2 (12:55 - 1:50)
Bringing SEL to Life: Unlocking Personalized, Visual Learning with AI (Rex Duval, CEO, Nookly & Kim Emrick, Principal, Lebanon Schools)
Incorporating SEL Into Classroom Discussions With Engaging Application Techniques (Annette Rau, Teacher, Waterloo Schools)
SEL for beginners/DIY is possible! (Angie Huels, Principal, Waterloo Schools)
Bridging the Gap: Integrating SEL into Secondary Classrooms—Because Social-Emotional Learning and Academic Success Can Thrive Together. (Erin Shook, Teacher, Freeburg HS)
Creating Your Own Happiness in Education (Mae Scott, Instructional Coach, ROE #45)
Anxiety in Kids: Helping Them Cope at School and at Home (Jessica Ryan, Social Worker, Carlinville Schools)
Questions? Contact Matt Weld, Conference Chair: mweld[at]roe3.org
Funded by the Area 5 SEL Grant
