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Join us for two full days of programming as we learn from some of the nation's leading educators, researchers and practitioners about what it means to be student-focused and teacher-led!

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Speaker Announcements
Last month, we shared that the opening keynote speaker will be Dr. Ruby Payne, author of "Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety and Violence in the Classroom." We are excited to announce that Sidney Moncrief and Dr. Tammy Pawlowski will also be keynote speakers. Stay tuned for more information on additional sessions!
Sidney Moncrief
Taking Ownership of Creating a Better World
Sidney Moncrief is a NBA basketball legend and former University of Arkansas Razorback All-Star. He is also a coach and the author of eight books, including "The G.R.I.T. Factor in Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion." He and his wife, Takisha, created Moncrief One Team and Game Changer to provide training on leadership, entrepreneurship, career readiness, professional development, team enhancement and inclusion for youth and adults. For more information about the initiatives, visit sidneymoncrief.com.
Dr. Tammy Pawlowski
Myths and Misconceptions: Why Poverty Matters and Why Schools and Teachers Can Matter More (Evidence Based Strategies for Teaching Children of Poverty)
Tammy Pawloski is a professor of education and the director of the Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty at Francis Marion University. She holds a doctorate from the University of South Carolina. She has devoted the last 10 years to the study of children of poverty — why they struggle and which strategies have the greatest impact.
Early registration earns extra perks!
Registration July 15 - Aug. 31:
Discounted pricing of $50
Free Student Focused Teacher Led T-shirt
Free copy of Ruby Payne's book "Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety and Violence in the Classroom."

Registration Sept. 1 - Sept. 7:
$100
Free copy of Ruby Payne's book "Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety and Violence in the Classroom."

Registration after Sept. 7:
$100
TO GET DISCOUNTED PRICING, A FREE T-SHIRT AND FREE BOOK!