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InEd:Live! 2024 Schedule Welcome to InEd: Live!
In this one-day conference, we've curated an experience to kindle innovation in learning. Join us for an exhilarating exploration of new ideas and unconventional approaches. Together, let's redefine the boundaries of traditional education. InEd: LIVE! Kick Off with Kerry McDonald 10:00 am to 10:45 am Join InEd Founders Shiren Rattigan and Toni Frallicciardi with internationally acclaimed author and podcast creator, Kerry McDonald, in this exhilarating exploration of new ideas and unconventional approaches. Let's cultivate a future where education doesn't just grow – it flourishes!
Kerry McDonald Author of Unschooled. Creator of the LiberatEd Podcast. Forbes contributing writer
Shiren Rattigan Co-Founder of the Innovative Educators Network and Founder of Colossal Academy
Toni Frallicciardi Co-Founder of the Innovative Educators Network and Surf Skate Science Homeschool Co-op
Workshop Session 1 10:45 am to 11:30 am
Shiren Rattigan
Saints Homeschool PE
YOU CAN HAVE WHATEVER YOU WANT
ENCOURAGING THE HEART OF A CHILD THROUGH GAMES
Discover diverse education options—traditional homeschooling, roadschooling, unschooling, Montessori, hybrid, microschooling and more. Find the perfect path for your family's unique learning journey.
Audience: Parents Location: Theater
Fitz Solution
THE ULTIMATE SELFIE
Creating games, activities, and interactive relays in an environment where every child feels valued, encouraged, experiences joy, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and character building - all through the vehicle of games and activities!
Audience: Kids, Teens, Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 1
Tobin Slaven
Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale CHILDREN AT THE HELM
Explore AI's impact on personalized, interactive learning. Discover real-world applications, success stories, and envision a future where AI empowers every child's unique educational journey. Go beyond understanding AI's potential in education, aiming to create a future where children are architects of their learning with AI as their guides.
Audience: Parents Location: Lab 3
Megan Fitzpatrick
Rick Andreassen
Colossal Academy
Go beyond the conventional notion of selfies, and capture a snapshot of your aspirations and goals as a catalyst for introspection, guiding teenagers through a thoughtful process of self-discovery. By blending elements of selfreflection and future planning, The Ultimate Selfie workshop helps participants navigate the crucial decision-making phase.
Audience: Tween & Teens Location: Lab 2
Sheena Curd Yellow Social
SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOLS
Learn the benefits of establishing a private page for your families, how to foster a school's in-house community online, what social media platforms your school should be on for marketing, and how you can learn to lead effective social media marketing campaigns internally.
Audience: Edupreneurs Location: Lab 4
Stand Together Trust invests in changemakers who are transforming education to meet the unique needs of every learner.
Stand Together Trust is a grantmaking organization. We are dedicated to supporting bottom-up solutions that revitalize the key institutions of society: business, communities, education, and government. We empower a diverse and robust network of changemakers to innovate and tackle tough challenges. Explore how you can partner with us. Contact: Raphael Gang ragang@standtogether.org
StandTogetherTrust.org
Partner with us to transform education for all.
We believe every learner is unique and deserves an education that helps them identify their gifts and pursue their passions.
We support social entrepreneurs who see beyond the one-size-fits-all approach and are creating individualized opportunities for learners.
We see education as a three-dimensional experience — one that enables students to identify their innate abilities, turn them into valued skills, and apply them in ways that contribute to society.
11:30 am to 12:15 pm in Theater
The Future of Education with Raphael Gang Welcome to the Apocalypse Renaissance! with Ron Matus Lunch and Learn 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
Trevon Hauth Stand Together
Jane McEnaney State Policy Network
PRINCIPLE BASED MANAGEMENT CRASH COURSE Principle Based Management™ (PBM) provides a holistic approach to living out principles of human progress. You can use it to create conditions that empower you, your teammates, and your organization to achieve your mission. In the PBM 101 series, we’re unpacking principles, mental models, ideas, and tools that can help you reach the next level in your work. Location: Lab 1/2
POLICY POW WOW Join other Edupreneurs as we talk about hurdles we face in educational entrepreneurship. Help SPN advance education issue campaigns and develop winning legislative strategies across the US. Location: Lab 3/4
Workshop Session 2 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Ron Shuali Ron Speaks
BEHAVIOR MASTERY:
Ms. Marie
Mariel Ruiz-Escasena
PARENTING WITH PRESENCE:
Ady & Co
Miss Marie Poppins Children's Theater & Dance
5 Tools of Transformation to #JoinTheMovement Create a Win-Win Learning Let's get moving! It's a fact -Environment in every moment of every Immediately improve your kids' single day, if you turn on unproductive behaviors music and dance, you feel through a proven, effective, better. So step out of your and surprisingly fun behavior comfort zone. modification system using auditory, visual and kinesthetic cues. Experience the same Audience: Kids, Teens, positive physical and emotional Parents & Edupreneurs sensations that your students Location: Lab 1 experience for a stronger understanding of how to create a positive classroom environment.
Audience: Parents Location: Theater
Susan Safra
Nurturing Co-Regulation for Resilient Families Learn how, as parents, the state of our nervous system influences our children's well-being. Through an exploration of co-regulation and self-regulation, you will delve into the dynamics of fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses, and learn about somatic healing techniques.
Audience: Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 2
Christy Schultz
Flex Learning Academy
Take Root Forest School
THE FOUR YEAR PLAN: Preparing for High School & Beyond
FINDING A SENSE OF PLACE: Inspiring Awe and Wonder Through Outdoor, Place-Based Learning
High School can be the most confusing time for teens and their parents. Learn how to effectively navigate teens through the most challenging time in their education, including what classes to take in high school, the SAT vs the ACT, community service options, clubs, how to prepare for college, and more. This workshop is perfect for families with students in grades 8th-11th.
Audience: Parents Location: Lab 3
An experiential adventure through the wild and wonderful world of nature-based learning where participants will use all their senses and engage their bodies and minds as they journey along the path of self-awareness and discovery of place.
Audience: Kids, Teens, Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 4
Workshop Session 3 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Joshua Mason, Frank Farro, & Tobin Slaven South Florida Acton Academy Leaders HARD CHOICES TO BUILD STRONG CHARACTER: More to Learning than Standardized-testing
The emphasis on outdated metrics like standardized tests & exclusive focus on college admissions leads to significant debt & underutilized degrees. Shifting towards learner-driven approaches provides diverse educational avenues. Explore tools fostering curiosity & independence, guiding children beyond test scores towards a more meaningful education.
Audience: Parents Location: Theater
Sophie De La Paz
Bear Lehenbauern
Seamlessly integrate mindfulness into education. Explore the impact of mindfulness-based project learning on student motivation and success. Participants collaborate to design community projects, culminating in a "Celebration of Projects". The hands-on experience offers practical insights and strategies for incorporating mindful projectbased learning into daily education and community initiatives.
communicating in front of other people for just a few minutes with some interactive insights and quick practice for getting your ideas out clearly and creatively. Perfect for any situation, including creating and building microschools and edupreneur endeavors. Great for Adults, teens, and kids ages 10+ to participate. All welcome to view.
Conscious Kids Association Brave Generation Academy MINDFUL EDUCATION HOW TO SLAY THE THROUGH COMMUNITY PUBLIC- SPEAKING ACTION PROJECT-BASED DRAGON LEARNING Suspend your fear of
Audience: Students, Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 2
Audience: Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 1
Benita Gordon
Terry Travers
Global Education Concierge
Astrolab Academy
CRAFTING WONDER: Unraveling Interactive Curriculum for Innovative Education
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE
Step into the world of microschools & homeschooling as we explore "Crafting Wonder," a session designed specifically for educators, parents, and students outside the traditional school setting. Delve into the practical implementation of interactive curriculum, gaining hands-on guidance for infusing wonder into your unique learning environment.
Audience: Students, Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 3
"Empowering the Future" is an interactive workshop that invites educators, students, parents, and community stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of selfdirected learning and alternative educational models. This workshop is structured to be a hands-on, immersive experience where participants will not just learn about these innovative educational paths but also engage in activities that simulate the self-directed learning experience.
Audience: Students, Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 4
VELA is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem.
2,400+
$35M+
FOUNDERS IN OUR NETWORK
INVESTED IN FOUNDERS
5M+
45%
LEARNERS AND FAMILIES SERVED
FOUNDERS OF COLOR
VELA is a national nonprofit fund that was established in 2019 to catalyze the community-driven innovation happening outside of the traditional K-12 education system. Today, the VELA Founder Network is the nation’s largest community of entrepreneurs providing alternatives to conventional schooling, with thousands of entrepreneurs in all 50 states and three U.S. territories delivering education solutions that respond to the unique values, priorities, and needs of families. By providing early capital, access to a thriving community of entrepreneurs, and connections to resources and support, VELA is accelerating the exploration of new frontiers in education.
Learn more about the VELA Founder Network: WWW.VELAEDFUND.ORG
Workshop Session 4 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm
Iman Alleyne Kind Academy
LAUNCH YOUR OWN MICROSCHOOL: A Journey into Progressive Education
A hands-on workshop presented by Kind Academy. In this interactive session, we'll explore the key components of microschooling and progressive education, empowering you to take the first steps in creating your own innovative learning environment.
Audience: Parents Location: Theater
Youth Environmental Alliance
Drake Pearson
MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT
SMART PHONES AND SMART KIDS: The Impact of Ai and Education
Since 2005 Youth Environmental Alliance has provided interactive programs that focus on educational sciences, conservation and environmental stewardship. This fun and engaging program gets youth, families and the community involved in preserving and protecting our unique ecosystems and wildlife, promoting sustainability at home, in school, at the office and in your communities.
Audience: Kids, Teens, Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 1
Dr. Deidre Reid-Thomas Thomas Ed
TURN OFF AUTOMATIC FOCUS AND SWITCH TO MANUAL:
Education by Design Photography and non-traditional education, though distinct, share parallels in adaptability and creative navigation. Like adjusting camera settings, transitioning education models requires thoughtful guidance. Ultimately, both aim for an artful essence—capturing moments and fostering growth in evolving environments.
Audience: Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 3
Techno Tutor
The advancement of technology has greatly changed our society and how we educate our children. While some of the changes are worrisome, many are to our benefit if we know how to navigate them. Join us in a discussion of how to support your kids' use of technology...and not be used by it.
Audience: Parents Location: Lab 2
Lin Powell Empowered
ENGAGING STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE REAL WORLD
In the Empowered "Do First, Talk Later" approach, experience an activity to get a first-hand experience on how our foundational principles transform a student's interactions, how to demonstrate and model behavior in real markets that are all around us (not just monetary ones), and fostering the growth mindset, which can develop into an entrepreneurial mindset, where students are active in their behaviors for creating value in life.
Audience: Students, Parents & Edupreneurs Location: Lab 4
Reimagining Education Ecosystems: Stories from the Field 4pm to 5pm in Theater Embark on a transformative journey with Vela Education Fund as they illuminate the inspiring stories of Edupreneurs reshaping education. Let their narratives fuel your motivation to embark on your educational journey in 2024, contributing to a learning environment where every child can uncover their unique genius. Your commitment has the power to make a lasting impact and create a brighter future for generations to come. Seize the opportunity to be part of this remarkable movement and shape the future of education. The Vela Education Fund Panel will include:
Shaina Belton Vela Education Fund
Andrea Hantman PLAYschool Academy
Angel Sobrino The Hive Interactive
Tyler Izuagie Horizon Learning
Gaby Narvaez PLAYschool Academy
Educational Marketplace Outdoor Atrium 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Explore our vibrant FREE outdoor marketplace, where a treasure trove of educational programs and organizations awaits! Uncover a world of possibilities for both in-person and online learning as you embark on your innovative educational journey. Whether you're seeking hands-on experiences or virtual adventures, our marketplace is brimming with opportunities to enhance your learning experience and fuel your educational curiosity. Join us and discover the myriad of ways to make your educational journey truly extraordinary.
VENDORS Atlas Academics Brave Generation Academy Colossal Academy College Student Development Center Compass Outreach and Education Center Empowered Eye of a Scientist Flex Learning Academy GGEC Academy Horizon Learning IMACS James Madison Institute Kids Robot Academy Kind Academy Mindful Seedlings Montessori Schoolhouse at Hollywood Nova Leadership Academy Optima Academy Online
Outschool Permission to Succeed Education Center Prenda Primer Project Flourish Community Saints Homeschool PE South Florida Homeschool Resource Center Stand Together State Policy Network Step Up For Students Surf Skate Science Take Root Forest School TechnoTutor Miami The Hive Interactive The Living School: Education Outside the Box The Miami Sudbury School The Self Esteem Doctor Academy Thomas Ed Learning Center Vela Education Fund
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EVENT SPONSORS We extend heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors whose invaluable support played a pivotal role in bringing the InEd:LIVE! Conference to fruition. Your commitment to education and innovation has empowered us to create a transformative and enriching experience for all participants. Thank you for making this event possible and contributing to the advancement of educational excellence.
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