Education Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2026

Plenary Speaker:  Rae Hughart, MEd

Plenary Session:
The Adults We Forgot: Why the People Closest to Your Highest-Need Students Get the Least Support - and How to Fix It

This line up of veteran educators is bringing us the best that Trauma-Sensitive Schools have to offer!  In addition to the Plenary session and 7 workshops in the Schools/Education Track, there will be networking sessions, coffee chats with speakers and 30-minute breakouts all designed with educators in mind.  Plus attendees have 30 days to watch recordings from the other tracks of the conference.  We know you’ll be inspired by professionals in these tracks as well:  Parenting/Caregiving, Youth Justice, Communities and Counselor/Therapists.

Education Track Schedule:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Opening Keynote:  Dr. Robert Anda

1C. Exploring Interoception’s Role in Trauma-Informed Classrooms – Kelley Mahler, OTD

2C. Relationships and Belonging: Why Students Struggle in Isolation but Thrive in Connection – Dr. Amy Baltimore

3C. Shield & Support: Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth Within District Frameworks – Stephanie Lange, LMSW

4C. Hopeful Education: Neuroinclusive Classroom Climate – Dr. Melissa Sadin

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

5C. Plenary SessionThe Adults We Forgot: Why the People Closest to Your Highest-Need Students Get the Least Support – and How to Fix It – Rae Hughart, MEd

6C. Stacy Stenz, MSE,  Sara Kokko, MS, Briana Kurlinkis

7C. Karen Mayer Cunningham

8C. Catie Egan, MA

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