Be part of the solution.  Join the conversation.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
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By making our annual conference virtual, we are able to take the best of all worlds to connect educators from around the globe to learn best practices, make meaningful connections, and dream big.

As we move into envisioning a post-pandemic world, what has worked in K-12 education and what challenges will we be facing?How can we ensure teacher wellbeing and preparedness?

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
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Practical Information on demand

  • Daily keynotes and breakout sessions
  • on-demand videos available all week
  • Q & A sessions with speakers
  • Backstage 'meet the speakers' videos
  • Live panel discussions
  • Giveaways, downloads, and more!

Mainstage Speakers

Micaeal Matera
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Jason Kotecki
Julie Smith
Eric Curts
Adam Moreno
Want to be one of our breakout speakers?  Request for Proposals opens November 1, 2020.

New Directions 2.0 in august, 2021

We know.  You go to a conference, get all excited, and then... boom! life happens, and those changes never quite get implemented.  To help you put all that new learning in place, we are hosting a one-day reboot in August.  Presenters will come back with quick reminders of their messages to re-energize you for the new school year.  Mark your calendar for August 2, 2021.  Available with the Platinum Membership.

pedagogy

NOW:  What are best practices for remote learning, student engagement, teaching the whole child, etc.?
NEXT:  How do we assess learning and school effectiveness post-COVID?

policy

NOW:  What have been our successes as schools in this new decade?
NEXT:  Who was left behind?  Do policies match needs?  How do we build capacity?

Resiliency

NOW:  How is culture and climate?  What worked?  What was hard?
NEXT:  What makes a resilient teacher?  How can I become more resilient?
“I have attended 3 of these conferences now and love them every time.  Thank you!”  ~Brandi H.
“Thank you so much for this conference! I learned so much and really enjoyed myself. What I love the most about Directions Conferences is that I ALWAYS leave with tools that I will actually use in my classroom.”  ~Holly S.
“The conference was exceptional.  I feel more ready to take on the challenges of a new school year.”  ~Monica L.

sponsors

Full list of sponsors coming soon.  Interested in sponsorship?  Fill out the Contact Form and we'll be in touch.