INPEA Conference Will Enlighten, Entertain
The Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA) will present “Building on a Legacy of Excellence” on Sept. 15-16 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This conference is a must-attend event for everyone involved in private-school education throughout the state.
"In September, we’ll celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Indiana Non-Public Education Conference with one of our best programs to date,” says INPEA Executive Director John Elcesser. “A blend of national, regional, and local talent will fill an 80-session program with something for everyone. The keynote speakers, Dr. Harry Wong and Dave Burgess, are guaranteed to both entertain and inform. This year's INPEC program committee expanded its featured-session speakers selection: Kristina Smekens, who will speak to literacy; Thomas Hoerr, who will address ‘grit,’ preparing students for the real world; Ann Anzalone, who will talk about differentiation; Jay Roberts, who will address project-based learning; and Travis Allen, who will talk about e-learning—are worth the price of registration alone. And, in addition, many of Indiana's best educators will be sharing best practices.
"An essential component to any quality school is the professional development of its staff,” Elcesser continues. “INPEC is a wonderful, affordable, local opportunity to gather with a thousand or more fellow non-public school educators to grow in our profession and in our ministry. In today's education climate, continuous school improvement is a must. We hope educators from around Indiana will join us in Indianapolis to build on our ‘Legacy of Excellence’!”
The attendance goal for the conference is 2,000, and already, more than 1,200 have registered. The conference is for superintendents, principals, teachers and teaching assistants at every level, counselors, library and media specialists, coaches, and, of course, pastors. So, basically, everyone involved in private-school education is urged to attend.
“Our theme is ‘Building on a Legacy of Excellence,’ and we have quite a legacy,” says Dr. Marie Williams, principal of Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville. “This conference features nationally recognized speakers who will keep our educators abreast of current issues in education. In addition to professional-development sessions, INPEC provides networking opportunities for educators, along with inspiration and motivation to continue the ‘Legacy of Excellence.’”
Conference educational sessions will be arranged by learning strands. The strands being offered include Leadership, College and Career Readiness, Early Childhood, E-Learning, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Best Practices in Instruction, and Mission Effectiveness.
“The INPEC conference is a wonderful opportunity to get together with other educators around the state who work in similar situations as we do,” says Elizabeth Flatt, principal at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Newburgh. “The speakers and presenters are always topnotch and provide not only great content, but the inspiration to go back to our schools and truly make a difference as we live our vocations as non-public educators.”
For information on “Building on a Legacy of Excellence” and to register, visit inpea.org/conferences/inpec.
The mission of the Indiana Non-Public Education Association is to serve as an advocate, to promote engagement, and to strive for the advancement of non-public schools.
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