2024 IAGC Conference: Full Schedule

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10:15am CDT

Empowering Advanced Learners with Voice & Choice: Supporting Student Mental Health

Friday November 1, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Room 256

Presenters

Kristin Pierce

Education Success Specialist, EVERFI

Kristin Pierce is an Education Success Specialist at EVERFI. She supports educators across the U.S. and Canada as they implement EVERFI’s no-cost resources related to financial literacy, STEM & career readiness, health and wellness, character education, and more. As a former teacher... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Room 256

Social-Emotional Learning and Support

11:15am CDT

Dreaming Big: Promoting Better Sleep with Self-Management Training

Friday November 1, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Room 164

In today's fast-paced society, sleep deprivation among high school students has become a pressing concern with detrimental effects. While many students recognize the importance of sleep, academic pressure, peer relationships, technology, extra-curricular activities, feelings of stress and anxiety, and inconsistent sleep schedules present obstacles to achieving sufficient sleep. This session highlights an action research study exploring how social emotional learning focused on self-management can influence student perceptions of sleep and sleep habits.

Presenters

Katherine Berger

Chief Student Affairs Officer, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Katie Berger serves as the Chief Student Affairs Officer at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). In this role, Ms. Berger oversees departments including Residence Life, Safety and Security, Health Services, Counseling, Admissions, Athletics, Campus Activities, Leadership... Read More →

Friday November 1, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 164

Social-Emotional Learning and Support