Join us for our third biennial conference about freshmen!
2020, 2022, and NOW 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Sioux Falls, SD
A One-Day Conference
Ideas That Work
Light Breakfast & Lunch Included
8+ Different Breakout Sessions
With People Passionate about Freshmen
CEU’s Available
Location
Saturday, April 13, 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm
Sioux Falls, SD
Jefferson High School
LEARN MORE ABOUT:
Transforming schools from the bottom up
Elements of excellence in a transition program
Best practices of a Freshman Academy
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) as powerful agents for transition
Kagan Structures
Teach more than just content. Teach character, perseverance, honesty . . .
The key role assessment plays in transition
And there’s more to be added!
Speakers
Todd Novak
Freshman Academy Coordinator @ Jefferson High School | Sioux Falls, SD
13 years as a Freshman Academy Coordinator @ Washington High School | Sioux Falls, SD
Model School Presenter - Washington, D.C. | 2019
TEDx Talk: My Life Among Freshmen and the Adults Who Teach Them
District Recognition Video: Staff Stars - Todd Novak
Blog: www.ToddNovakEdu.com
Co-author of Connections: 10 Summer Days to Start High School Well
Scott Habeeb
Coordinator for Alternative and Online Programs | Salem, VA
10 years as Principal of Salem High School | Salem, VA
9 years as Assistant Principal of Salem High School | Salem, VA
National Speaker | 200+ Keynotes and Presentations in more than 15 states
Founder of The Freshman Transition Network
Founder of The Assessment Network
Co-author of The 9th Grade Opportunity: Transforming Schools from the Bottom Up
$225 per ticket for four or fewer
$195 per ticket for five or more
Light breakfast, lunch, conversations, and connections included.
Schedule
Saturday, April 13, 2024
8:30 - 3:30
Jefferson High School
Sioux Falls, SD
8:00 - 8:30 Check-in & light breakfast
8:30 - 11:00 General Session
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch (Onsite, Included)
12:00 - 1:00 Breakout Session #1
1:15 - 2:15 Breakout Session #2
2:30 - 3:30 Breakout Session #3
From our 2022 Conference:
“I do not feel bad about giving up a Saturday!”
Principal
“I got so many ideas to share with my teachers, I don’t know if I can implement them all in one year.”
Principal
“Reemphasized the importance of getting off to a great start with freshmen. Gave me ideas on things that we can be doing better.”
Teacher
Tickets
$225 per ticket for four or fewer
$195 per ticket for five or more
Light breakfast, lunch, conversations, and connections included.
Continuing Education.
Attendees can also receive seven (7) hours of CEU credit.
Information on how to receive those certificates will be available at the conference or email Todd.Novak@TheFreshmanAcademy.com.