Archive KPEC 2021
2021 Conference Archive
Keystone's Premier Education Conference
June 22-23, 2021 – Virtual Option + Grand River Center, Dubuque*
It's been a _________ of a school year! Some might say it was a "rollercoaster" of a school year – we'll let you fill in the blank. KPEC 2021 will be an opportunity to catch your breath and reflect, but also a time to engage in learning and plan for next year. We think you'll find our keynote line-up of nationally-recognized speakers to be a breath of fresh air.
A rich summer conference experience will be availed to all KPEC 2021 attendees whether attending in-person, from home, or from a school satellite location with peers. You'll be able to direct your own learning by choosing from a variety of content area breakout sessions and......drumroll please..... you won't have to miss any of them because recordings will be available to attendees after the conference! Using the free Whova app you'll be able to network, have meet-ups, and dialogue with other attendees – no matter their location. If you need recertification credit, we have you covered as well.
In-Person
GRAND RIVER CENTER $99
Register by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 16.
In an effort to provide a safe event for in-person attendees at the Grand River Center, onsite registration is limited to 350 participants. As of June 14, seats will be filled on a first-come / first-served status. In-person attendees will be able to interact with virtual attendees using the Whova app and Zoom.
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE:
Please email Kathy Wessel at kwessel@aea1.k12.ia.us or call 800-632-5918 during our regular business hours if you need help registering for the conference.
Register by the end of the day on Sunday, June 20.
Attend from the comfort of your own home, the hammock, the pool, or wherever you might be on June 22-23. We'll be using the Whova app and Zoom along with some special "behind the scenes" technology to provide remote attendees with an engaging conference experience.
Using the free Whova app you'll be able to:
- network and have meet-ups with other attendees – no matter their location
- ask questions and dialogue during the sessions
- playback recordings of sessions for up to 30 days
Handouts and Zoom links will be available in the app before the conference starts and we're hoping to provide a digital "swag bag" for our remote attendees!
RECERTIFICATION CREDIT
One hour of recertification credit is available. Two registrations are required to attend the conference for credit: 1) conference registration (virtual or in-person) and 2) registration for credit. Credit details
Please email Kathy Wessel at kwessel@aea1.k12.ia.us or call 800-632-5918 during our regular business hours if you need help registering for the conference.
BONUS! Free VIRTUAL pass for a paraeducator with each registration!
We know how important paraeducators are to your team. For each registration purchased by an educator or administrator, you'll receive a free virtual pass for a paraeducator at your school! After you've successfully registered, you can email info@aea1.k12.ia.us to sign up a paraeducator for free. You might consider planning a share-out session with your paraeducators during and/or after KPEC to explore implementation of strategies and tools discovered at the conference. Recert credit is available for paraeducators for $35.00
KPEC TIPS FOR PARAEDUCATORS
To participate in the conference you'll need to create an account (or log into an existing account) in the Whova app. The conference schedule, handouts, recordings of presentations, networking activities and alerts will all be sent via the app.
After registering for KPEC, you'll receive an email with directions to access the Whova app to explore the conference. The web version of the app will be extra handy this year for virtual attendees. You'll also want to have the ability to join a meeting through Zoom enabled on your device.
June 22, 2021
Josh will share practical, evidence-based strategies on how to be the "one caring adult" to students and kids in your lives. His story is both heart-breaking and heart-warming. He may even work in a few of his famous "dad jokes."
Tricia McKale Skyles was asked to return to KPEC for an encore presentation. She's back to share more on best teaching practices for instruction and behavior management. Keynote: Here for the Ride: Engaging in Traditional Instruction After a Year of Ups and Downs.
June 23, 2021
Brian Kight, founder of Daily Discipline, is a leader on the topics of leadership, culture, and discipline. He is an advisor to the Fortune 500, high growth businesses, pro and college sports teams. He'll talk about E+R=O (Event + Response = Outcome) for educators.
Greg Wolcott is the author of Significant 72: Unleashing the Power of Relationships in Today's Schools. Greg is passionate about developing opportunities for all students to succeed, as well as finding ways for all teachers and staff members to utilize their strengths.
LODGING
Grand Harbor
at the Grand River Center
866-690-4006
Best Western Plus
3100 Dodge Street
563-557-8000
Fairfield Inn
3400 Dodge Street
563-588-2349
Hampton Inn
3434 Dodge Street
563-690-2005
Holiday Inn
450 Main Street
563-556-2000
Hotel Julien
200 Main Street
563-588-5565
Mention the Keystone AEA or KPEC block when making reservations. The cut-off dates for most blocks is May 21, 2021.
2019 Conference Archive
2020 Conference was postponed due to COVID-19
Questions? Email us at info@aea1.k12.ia.us and we'll do our best to help.
*In an effort to provide a safe event for in-person attendees at the Grand River Center, onsite registration is limited to 350 participants.