You may be thinking ...

  • This has been the toughest school year ever, and I'm already overwhelmed thinking about next year. 

  • Next year, I want my students to be more excited and engaged in their learning.

  • I really want to support my teachers from day one so they can do What's Best for Kids.

On July 27th, we'll help you say...

  • I've got a ton of tried and true engagement strategies to reach and teach all my students!

  • I am ready to build relationships and create an empathetic culture free from blame and shame.

  • I am confident and prepared for the start of the school year.

I'M IN! RESERVE MY SPOT FOR THIS FREE, LIVE EVENT!

Don't miss Times 10 Publication's first 

What's Best for Kids live virtual conference

July 27th, 11:30 AM-5:30 PM EDT

It's a  FREE virtual event with a ton of impactful strategies and resources

RESERVE MY SPOT NOW!

What's Best for Kids is not another Zoom meeting or expensive training. WBK is a FREE, interactive, virtual event, that will leave you invigorated and ready for the coming school year.  

On JULY 27th, you will experience:

Quality Content at No Charge

We listened to you and created a program with your questions in mind.

A Community of Educators

Our panelists are educators, just like you, who do this work everyday.

Practical Strategies

We promise you'll walk away with practical and actionable strategies.

YOU'LL GET ACCESS TO ALL 5 OF THESE EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSIONS:

Your time is precious, so instead of canned, prerecorded videos, hear LIVE from 5 panels of best-selling authors, subject matter experts, and, most importantly, educators, as we tackle critical questions, engage in lively conversations, and offer actionable practices you can use tomorrow.

You don’t want to miss this. 

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Don't Burn Out, Burn In

Educator and Hacking Teacher Burnout author Amber Harper offers a few ways to balance educator self-care while staying focused on What's Best for Kids.

Panel Experts: Amber Harper

11:40-11:55 am EST

Build a Culture of Responsible and Independent Students

Better understand the power of restorative practices as a starting point for building student community and ending classroom cultures of blame or shame.

Panel Experts: Brad WeinsteinNathan Maynard, and Mike Roberts

12:00-12:45 pm EST

Leading for Leaders

Leadership at all levels requires a delicate balance focused on reflection, growth, and a passionate drive to do What's Best for Kids. Prepare to be inspired by leadership experts who will help you grow and inspire others around you.

Panel Experts: Roy HallJoe Sanfelippo, and Jessica Cabeen

1:00-1:45 pm EST

Funky, Fabulous, and Fun Instruction

We know that good instruction engages, excites, and ignites our students, but do you know how to Run 27 Presentations in 9 minutes, Create Failure Boards, or Go On a Selfie Adventure? If not, this session will make your students love your class.

Panel Experts: Jim Sturtevant, Shelly Sachez Terrell, and Erin Murphy

2:00-2:45 pm EST

Stories, Students, and Connections

Providing ways for students to express themselves and connect to literature in new ways is top of mind as we head into the next school year. Our literacy experts share quick wins using writing and graphic novels.

Panel Experts: Angela Stockman and Shveta Miller

3:00-3:45 pm EST

High-5 Your Way to Success

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University share a simple but powerful 5-stage, team-based continuous improvement process  that starts with effective and cohesive teams. Learn the secret to achieving the results you want.

Panel Experts: Andrea Schanbacher, Jennifer Dale, and  Lynne Mainzer

4:00-4:45 pm EST

MEET THE PANELISTS FOR THE What's Best for Kids  live EVENT:

Jessica Cabeen is an award-winning Principal of Ellis Middle School in Austin Minnesota, a sought-after speaker, author, and a regular contributor to Edutopia. 

Jennifer Dale is a Program Administrator for Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education and supports leadership research at the school, district, and state level,

Roy Hall Jr is a national speaker and leadership consultant dedicated to helping professionals stay motivated, keep perspective, and find purpose. He was a standout football player for Ohio State and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2007 NFL Draft. 

Amber Harper is an educator, Google Certified Trainer, and Teacher Burnout Coach whose mission is to Activate Educator Self-Empowerment.

Dr. Lynne Mainzer, Deputy Director of CTE and associate professor at the School of Education, has served as a principal investigator, co-principal investigator, and director for many of the center’s largest grant-funded projects. 

Nathan Maynard studied Behavioral Neuroscience at Purdue University and has been in the field for over ten years working with at-risk populations.

Shveta Miller taught high school English Language Arts in New York City public schools and at a few colleges throughout Asia, where she honed the process of teaching students how to critically read and craft texts of all kinds.

Erin Murphy is co-author of two popular PBL and inquiry books, and she regularly consults with other leaders and learners around literacy, learning, and leadership.

Mike Roberts is a longtime middle school educator, author, presenter, and 2014 Utah English Teacher of the Year. 

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Wisconsin. He is a US Department of Education Future Ready Superintendent and two-time Bammy Award Finalist for Superintendent of the Year.

Andrea Schanbacher is a Program Administrator for Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education and has experience as a special education teacher, administrator, and district leader. 

Angela Stockman is a former English teacher, author, curriculum consultant, and founder of the WNY Young Writer’s Studio in Buffalo. Angela brings a unique combination of experience and expertise to Times 10 and WBK.

James Sturtevant is a renowned student engagement expert, author, and podcaster. His work has been featured in the Huffington Post, Edutopia, Principal Leadership, among others.

Shelly Sanchez Terrell is the creator of The 30 Goals Challenge, co-founder of one of Twitter’s first major live chats — #edchat — Bammy Award winner, National Association of Professional Women’s Woman of the Year, and a Top 10 Most Influential in EdTech honoree.

Brad Weinstein is a co-author of the Washington Post Bestseller Hacking School Discipline. He is the creator of @teachergoals, one of the most popular educational accounts in the world on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING:

 

MARK BARNES

TIMES 10 PUBLICATIONS FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

"At Times 10 Publications we have always focused on giving busy educators practical solutions so you can do What’s Best for Kids.

Our premier virtual event is an extension of that promise with students and their needs at the center."

Are you ready to do WHAT'S BEST FOR KIDS?

 

COUNT ME IN!