Full Conference Schedule

Welcome to the Empowerment Conference! This year’s schedule is packed with sessions designed to inspire, connect, and equip you with practical tools for professional growth. From networking breakfasts and roundtable discussions to impactful keynotes, each session is crafted to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change. Get ready to engage with industry experts, explore fresh perspectives, and walk away with actionable insights that you can apply immediately. Let’s make this an empowering experience for all!

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Registration
Wednesday

Start your conference experience by checking in and collecting your materials at our registration desk. This session provides attendees with conference badges, schedules, and essen

Keynote
Wednesday

Join us for an inspiring start to the conference with our keynote speaker, Marke Freeman, President of Max-OUT Foundation.

Building meaningful relationships and having strong engagement activities in the classroom is essential to great school climate which will reduce opportunities for discipline incid

In this session, participants will explore the value of relationships and collective efficacy, creating a pathway for discussion on promoting proactive positive behavior strategies

During this dynamic seminar, participants will learn strategies to promote a culture of caring and belonging by; fostering connectedness, leading with empathy, building, maintainin

Trauma and its limited and stagnant comprehension has compromised the effectiveness of mental health treatment for the Georgia mental health consumer base. By modernizing comprehen

Achievement gaps persist among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds globally. This study focuses on teacher-student relationships as a way to bridge this gap. The data

Breakout
Wednesday

This professional development session focuses on building strong, supportive classroom communities to prevent and resolve conflict. Participants will explore strategies rooted in t

Over the past year, Easterseals PORT Health has been transitioning 2,200 staff across two states and 100 counties to the Mindset curriculum. While this process is ongoing, our impl

In a polarized society, differences should be celebrated rather than mistaken for division. Embracing and empowering uniqueness strengthens organizations while meeting community ne

Ted Lasso, a fictional American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer team, embodies the Tenets and Principles of MindSet. When he’s hired by the soc

Explore how intentional connections and motivational strategies can empower students to achieve greatness and make a positive impact in society. Through practical insights and disc

Join special education attorney Nicole Hull for “From Tension to Trust: Effective Communication with Parents,” where she will unveil strategies to transform challenging

Breakout session led by Suzette Walden Cole, Ph. D., the Co-Founder & Team Lead of Social Responsibility Speaks.

This session will demonstrate how incorporating Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) and Verbal De-escalation techniques on a consistent basis have a positive impact on overall schoo

Interpersonal interactions can best be defined as, “being, relating to, or involving relations between persons.” While there are a variety of types of interpersonal interaction

To present and discuss how the I.N.S.P.I.R.E framework, in conjunction with the 7 Systems for transforming schools can be leveraged to increase student performance, with a specific

Keynote
Wednesday

Join us for an inspiring start to the conference with our keynote speaker, Jimmy Hart, President of Hart Global Industries, LLC, President of Strengthening Community Non-Profit and

Keynote
Thursday

Join us for an inspiring start to the conference with our keynote speaker: Michael McGuire Clinical Associate Professor University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Director Subst

Participants will gain an understanding of the Circle of Courage and how to utilize this model of resilience to foster a culture of staff wellness for themselves and their colleagu

This session is designed for educators in schools in need of strategies to implement for students with a variety of behavior concerns. Guests will leave with hands-on behavior chan

This session offers a unique perspective on combating sex trafficking through mindset training. Kathleen delves into traffickers’ psychological tactics, equipping educators w

If you are responsible for other people (as a teacher, school leader, counselor, parent, nurse, caregiver, etc.), you have a responsibility to take care of yourself first so that y

Healing Little Hearts: Trauma-informed, Resilience-focused Early Childhood Care will discuss the science of stress and resilience while providing participants with practical tools

Trauma and its limited and stagnant comprehension has compromised the effectiveness of mental health treatment for the Georgia mental health consumer base. By modernizing comprehen

Ted Lasso, a fictional American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer team, embodies the Tenets and Principles of MindSet. When he’s hired by the soc

Over the past year, Easterseals PORT Health has been transitioning 2,200 staff across two states and 100 counties to the Mindset curriculum. While this process is ongoing, our impl

Achievement gaps persist among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds globally. This study focuses on teacher-student relationships as a way to bridge this gap. The data

In a polarized society, differences should be celebrated rather than mistaken for division. Embracing and empowering uniqueness strengthens organizations while meeting community ne

Take a break and recharge with fellow attendees during the conference lunch hour. This is a great opportunity to network, reflect on the sessions, and prepare for the rest of the d

This professional development session focuses on building strong, supportive classroom communities to prevent and resolve conflict. Participants will explore strategies rooted in t

This session is designed for educators in schools in need of strategies to implement for students with a variety of behavior concerns. Guests will leave with hands-on behavior chan

In this session, participants will explore the value of relationships and collective efficacy, creating a pathway for discussion on promoting proactive positive behavior strategies

During this dynamic seminar, participants will learn strategies to promote a culture of caring and belonging by; fostering connectedness, leading with empathy, building, maintainin

Explore how intentional connections and motivational strategies can empower students to achieve greatness and make a positive impact in society. Through practical insights and disc

This session will demonstrate how incorporating Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) and Verbal De-escalation techniques on a consistent basis have a positive impact on overall schoo

Breakout session led by Suzette Walden Cole, Ph. D., the Co-Founder & Team Lead of Social Responsibility Speaks.

Building meaningful relationships and having strong engagement activities in the classroom is essential to great school climate which will reduce opportunities for discipline incid

Interpersonal interactions can best be defined as, “being, relating to, or involving relations between persons.” While there are a variety of types of interpersonal interaction

To present and discuss how the I.N.S.P.I.R.E framework, in conjunction with the 7 Systems for transforming schools can be leveraged to increase student performance, with a specific

If you are responsible for other people (as a teacher, school leader, counselor, parent, nurse, caregiver, etc.), you have a responsibility to take care of yourself first so that y

Join special education attorney Nicole Hull for “From Tension to Trust: Effective Communication with Parents,” where she will unveil strategies to transform challenging

This session offers a unique perspective on combating sex trafficking through mindset training. Kathleen delves into traffickers’ psychological tactics, equipping educators w

Healing Little Hearts: Trauma-informed, Resilience-focused Early Childhood Care will discuss the science of stress and resilience while providing participants with practical tools

Charged with an unstoppable passion for education, Dr. Shaun Woodly, a Hampton University alum, has left indelible marks on every rung of the academic ladder. From a dedicated K-12

Kick off the day with a relaxed Networking Breakfast, where you can connect with industry peers and share ideas before the sessions begin. Stay for the exciting raffle, with a chan

This session is broken down into 2, 45-minute segments plus a 30-minute networking session. Segment one will focus on how a small school district, Dawson County, has successfully i

Breakout
Friday

Join the Roundtable Sessions for engaging discussions designed to encourage open dialogue, allowing you to exchange insights, tackle challenges, and collaborate on solutions with f

Breakout
Friday

Join Steve McMahon, Director of MindSet Safety Management, for the closing keynote that will highlight the most impactful moments of the conference. Steve will share his expert per

Breakout
Friday

The Culture of Empowerment Conference officially wraps up, offering a moment to reflect on the knowledge gained and the connections made throughout the week. It’s a final opp