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
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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, but many educators are still asking the same questions: Where do I start? How can I use AI responsibly? And how can it actually improve teaching and learning? In this engaging breakout session, participants will explore practical strategies for integrating AI tools into today’s classroom in meaningful and manageable ways.
Ironically—and intentionally—AI helped design this session. Together, we will examine how educators can leverage AI to streamline lesson planning, personalize learning, enhance student creativity, and support differentiated instruction while maintaining academic integrity and ethical practices.
Whether you are brand new to AI or already experimenting with it, this session will provide clear entry points, actionable strategies, and inspiration to help you confidently bring AI into your classroom.
Come see how AI can become a collaborative partner in your teaching—not a replacement, but a powerful support.
AI tools aren't just for teachers anymore. A new wave of student-facing AI tools is here, and they're designed to be safe, engaging, and actually useful in the classroom. In this hands-on session, we'll explore tools like MagicSchool Student, Snorkl, and Brisk Boost that put AI directly in students' hands. You'll learn what to look for when evaluating student AI tools, get hands-on time with each one, and walk away with practical ideas you can bring back to your classroom. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, this session will help you move forward with confidence.
AI tools aren't just for teachers anymore. A new wave of student-facing AI tools is here, and they're designed to be safe, engaging, and actually useful in the classroom. In this hands-on session, we'll explore tools like MagicSchool Student, Snorkl, and Brisk Boost that put AI directly in students' hands. You'll learn what to look for when evaluating student AI tools, get hands-on time with each one, and walk away with practical ideas you can bring back to your classroom. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting, this session will help you move forward with confidence.
