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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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! 

Conference Highlights

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.

Conference Agenda At A Glance

Agenda

8:00 AM
Registration

8:30 AM
Welcome & Prayer

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
General Session
Karen Gaffney 

10:20 AM – 11:30 AM
General Session
Sean J Smith, PhD and Michael Faggella-Luby

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch & General Session
Mark Bradford

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Early Afternoon Breakout Sessions

3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Add-on for In-person Attendees

4:45 PM – 7:00 pm
BonFIRE
$40 at Grand Street Cafe

Agenda

8:15 AM
Welcome & Prayer

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
General Session
Christie (Christine M.) Bonfiglio, Ph.D

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
General Session
Matt Braun, PhD, L/CCC-SLP

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM 
General Session 
Michael J. Boyle, Ph.D

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
General Session & Lunch
Beth Foraker

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

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

*Agenda is subject to change. 

Sessions

Click, Teach, Include: AI Tools for Every Learner

Breakout Session

The Nitty Gritty of Tier 2 Interventions

Breakout Session

The Journey of a Thousand Miles: Building Capacity to Educate Students with Disabilities

Breakout Session

Special Education and General Education: A Force to be Reckoned With

Breakout Session

MTSS in Action: Demystifying Tier 2 Interventions and Implementation

General Session

From Struggling to Thriving: How AI is Revolutionizing Inclusion in PreK-12

General Session

Every Single Soul: The Case for Inclusionary Approaches in Catholic Schools

General Session

Wilting Flowers and Flourishing Souls

General Session

Speakers

Amy Wantz

Amy Wantz

Audrey Hihn

Audrey Hihn

Matt Braun, PhD, L/CCC-SLP

Matt Braun, PhD, L/CCC-SLP

Sean J. Smith, PhD

Sean J. Smith, PhD

Michael J. Boyle, PhD

Michael J. Boyle, PhD

Mark Bradford

Mark Bradford

Location

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

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