Directions Conference

Directions Conference 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025, 9-3 

Regional Education Conference   |  Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL
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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 <
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Keynote Sessions

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Kim Strobel - Morning Keynote
The Science of Happiness
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Chris Singleton - Afternoon Keynote
Love is Stronger
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Breakout sessions

SESSION #1 (10:30 - 11:55) session descriptions & Speaker Bios

Efficiency & Innovation: Leveraging AI to Enhance SEL Best Practices and B-MTSS Interventions for a Positive Learning Environment (Chris Gibson and Joe Cipfl) 

Wired for Wellness: A Blueprint for Balance (Emily Flach)

Fit to Lead the: HEARTWORK (Dr. Kacy Shahid)

Create a Calmer Classroom: Attention-Training, Breathwork, Mindfulness, and Meditation Techniques for Everyone (Erin Asher)

AI and SEL: A Powerful Partnership for Student Growth (David Lerch)

​SESSION #2 (12:55 - 1:50)

Bringing SEL to Life: Unlocking Personalized, Visual Learning with AI (Rex Duval)

Incorporating SEL Into Classroom Discussions With Engaging Application Techniques (Annette Rau)

SEL for beginners/DIY is possible! (Angie Huels)

Bridging the Gap: Integrating SEL into Secondary Classrooms—Because Social-Emotional Learning and Academic Success Can Thrive Together. (Erin Shook)

Connecting Behavior Intervention, SEL, and AI (Callie Jackson)

Creating Your Own Happiness in Education (Mae Scott)


Questions?  Contact Matt Weld, Conference Chair:  mweld[at]roe3.org

Funded by the Area 5 SEL Grant
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