Inclusion in Action Conference

Inclusion in Action Conference

A conference presented by FIRE Foundation

February 13-14, 2025

Registration Is Now Open

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Attend in person or virtually!

Are You Ready...

  • To be inspired by national experts and education colleagues?
  • To discover strategies that lead to growth and success for all learners?
  • To build a culture of belonging for students with disabilities at your Catholic school?

Join Us

The FIRE Foundation is pleased to present an education conference for principals, teachers, paraprofessionals and parents who are committed to building and strengthening K-12 inclusive learning opportunities in their Catholic schools. Please help us spread the news about this opportunity! 

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Conference Highlights
  • Learn evidence-based practices from national experts representing University of Notre Dame's Program for Inclusive Education, St. Louis University, University of Kansas, Texas Christian University, University of California - Davis and more. 
  • Get inspired! Our Catholic faith calls us to this mission and work. Hear from passionate inclusion advocates representing Word on Fire and other organizations.
  • Discover innovative strategies that promote intellectual, social and spiritual growth for students with a wide range of disabilities.  
  • Network with K-12 school leaders, educators, parents and advocates who are companions on this inclusion journey.  

Registration Details

$349 — Attend In Person

  • Includes four meals and access to virtual/recorded sessions.
  • Capacity is limited to 200. Register early.

$249 — Attend Virtually

  • Includes live-streamed and recorded sessions.
  • Discounted registration is available for FIRE affiliate partners.
    Title II-A funds may be used for registration and travel expenses.

$40 — Bonfire

Thursday, February 12, 2025
5pm – 7pm

  • In person at the Grand Street Plaza
    (4740 Grand Avenue | Kansas City, MO)
  • Join us for networking, appetizers, and cocktails.

Registration Is Now Open

November 5th

Additional Conference Information:

Title II-A may be used for registration and travel expenses.

There is not a designated conference hotel.  Attendees are welcome to stay where they would like.  There are several close by hotels in the Country Club Plaza area to consider.

Title II-A funds - Justification Letter

Conference Agenda At A Glance

Agenda

8:00 am
Registration

8:30 am
Welcome & Prayer

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Keynote Presentation

10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Breakout Sessions

12:15 pm – 1:30pm
Lunch & Keynote Presentation

1:45pm – 3:00pm
Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions

3:15pm – 4:30pm
Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Add-on for In-person Attendees

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
bonFIRE
$40 at Grand Street Cafe

Agenda

8:15 am
Welcome & Prayer

8:30 am – 10:00 am
Keynote Presentation 

10:15 am – 11:45 am
Breakout Sessions 

12:00 pm
Lunch & Keynote Presentation

1:15pm – 2:30pm
Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions

2:45pm – 4:00pm
Afternoon Breakout Sessions  

*Agenda is subject to change. 

Sessions
Presenter listing and session descriptions will be coming soon! We are working through details to ensure accuracy. The full line up will include a range of topics presented by inclusion leaders and experts. Thank you for your patience.

Location

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110 

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