Closing the Gap: Practical Strategies for All Educators

Conference Highlights

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Kelly D. Stewart, Ph.D.
Yes! Kids Deserve It! — Dr. Stewart brings an inspiring perspective based on the book Kids Deserve It: Five Ways to Transform the Lives of Students and Teachers by Adam Welcome and Ryan Sheehy, challenging educators to create meaningful change for every student.

Conference Schedule

• 7:30 – 8:00 | Registration, Coffee & Donuts

• 8:00 – 9:15 | Welcome & Keynote Speaker

• 9:30 – 10:30 | Breakout Session I

• 10:45 – 11:45 | Breakout Session II

• 11:45 – 1:00 | Lunch Provided & Networking

• 1:00 – 2:00 | Breakout Session III

• 2:15 – 3:15 | Breakout Session IV

Session Topics Include

Personalized learning, flexible classroom design, artificial intelligence, restorative practices, classroom management, cultural humility, family engagement, neurodiversity, digital tools integration, collaborative teaching, drug-endangered children, safe and supportive schools, and more.

The Southern Illinois PreK–20 Education Alliance proudly presents this opportunity to explore strategies and technologies that transform educational environments into engaging, student-centered learning spaces.