Closing The GAP Conference
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April 17, 2024
The 23rd annual Closing the Gap Conference will take place at John A. Logan College on Wednesday, April 17th. The theme of the conference is Eclipsing Expectations: Pathways to Building Relationships and will focus on building and sustaining positive relationships through topics such as adverse childhood experiences ( ACEs) of cultural tolerance and cultural sharing, unity, togetherness, agreement and supporting each other in our efforts for self-care, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.
Breakout sessions will target topics such as ACEs, building resilience, building community from within, stress levels on the body, self-regulation, stress responses, self-care, and many more! Participants will learn about the importance of relationships in education and the impact of stress, as well as gain insight, tools, and strategies that will benefit all educators and ESPs in efforts to support the students they serve
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. (Check-in:7:30 - 8:15 am)
Location: John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Participants should park in Lot A: John A. Logan College Map
Lunch will be provided for all attendees.
- Breakout Sessions- Select 3 Sessions
- Keynote - Brianna Morales- Pain, Power Purpose: The Story of Us
Breakout sessions will target topics such as ACEs, building resilience, building community from within, stress levels on the body, self-regulation, stress responses, self-care, and many more! Participants will learn about the importance of relationships in education and the impact stress has on the developing brain and its capacity to learn, as well as gain insight, tools, and strategies that will benefit all educators and ESPs in efforts to support the students they serve. Gain valuable knowledge and skills by attending this conference – Don’t miss out! (5.5 PDHs)
Conference Schedule:
7:30 am - Registration & Coffee
8:15 am - Welcome and Opening Speaker
9:10 am - Breakout Session 1
10:50 am - Breakout Session 2
12:20 pm - Lunch - network with other participants, browse the vendor tables
1:40 pm - Breakout Session 3