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EDUCON is a premier educational showcase and learning opportunity for teachers, principals, and district leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to choose breakout sessions led by school districts from across the Central Kentucky region and beyond. You will not just come away with a good idea or two; you will gain an abundance of great ideas and best practices that you can immediately apply in your classroom, school, or district.

Breakout Session Strands: Your chance to focus on a particular area of interest throughout the conference or explore a broader span!
1. Academics & Instructional Best Practices
2. AI & Technology
3. Systemic School Supports
4. Career Exploration & Future Focused Opportunities

We’re proud to announce our keynote speakers: On Day 1, Jimmy Casas, nationally recognized educator and author of Culturize and Day 2, Horacio Sanchez, renowned expert on resilience and brain-based learning. Both will deliver powerful messages to inspire and equip educators to lead with purpose, compassion, and innovation..

Daily Schedule
7:45 am Registration and Vendor Hall opens
8:30 am Welcome & Keynote Speaker
10:30 am -11:30 am Breakout Sessions 
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch break 
1:15 pm -2:15 pm Breakout Sessions 
2:30 pm -3:30 pm Breakout Sessions 
Thursday June 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
The world has heard a great deal about “the science of reading,” but the science is often lacking. For instance, the brain shifts hemispheres when students master specific skills, and this transition is necessary for becoming proficient readers. Furthermore, reading and writing are so deeply interconnected in the brain that enhancing one skill can benefit the other. In addition, students’ empathy levels are crucial for reading comprehension and for predicting whether they will enjoy reading. Join me in exploring the neuroscience of reading to learn how the brain processes text and discover strategies to enhance reading and comprehension.
Speakers
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Horacio Sanchez

President, Resiliency, Inc
Horacio Sanchez is the President and CEO of Resiliency Inc., an agency leader in helping schools improve school climate, instruction, and discipline. Horacio is recognized as one of the nation’s prominent experts on promoting student resiliency and applying brain science to improve... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Main Room (Quad A-D) 4440 Kit Carson Dr. Richmond, KY 40475

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