This annual Directions Conference has a simple goal: to provide the best national presenters for the most current and effective educational experience. The Directions Conference is not about theory, but instead focuses on practical applications for achieving results. Breakout sessions from area Master Educators.
12 hours of Illinois Professional Development Hours available, CEUs available for Social Workers
Twitter: #DConf19 @DirectionsConf1
Facebook & Instagram: @DirectionsConference
This year’s theme is Safety & Inclusion. Everyone in the building functions at their best when they feel safe and valued. Topic strands on JUNE 11 center around Student Engagement. JUNE 12 conversations will revolve around School Safety, Crisis Preparedness, Digital Safety, and Personal Safety/Wellness. We look forward to having you join the conversation from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm each day.
Harvey Alston’s unforgettable words of individual responsibility for achievement have improved spirits, spurred growth, and changed lives. His powerful, soul-searching presentations uplift audiences to a higher standard, and to a level where they strive only for the best. Harvey believes in solitary achievement, shared accomplishment, and the dignity of human beings. [TUESDAY, 6/11]
Brian Mendler has extensive experience working with challenging students in general ed, self-contained, and inclusion settings. Brian provides staff development training for K-12 educators throughout the world with the focus on how to be successful with even the most difficult students. He trains tens of thousands of educators every year and is a highly regarded dynamic speaker. [TUESDAY, 6/11]
