Advancing the Impact of Education through Belonging
Join us for an extraordinary gathering where innovation and belonging create a lasting impact on the educational landscape. This summit unites educators, change-makers, and visionaries to explore, discuss, and advance the future of education.
2025 BelongEd Summit
Conference Theme: Neurodiversity
Keynote: Lydia X. Z. Brown
Breakout Sessions
Keynote Address and Breakout Sessions
Presenter: Lydia X. Z. Brown
Title: Parent Advocacy Panel
Presenters: Community Members
Title: Living with ADHD as Educators/Staff Panel
Presenters: WIT Employees
Title: Neuroplasticity and Growth Mindset: How to Get Better at Anything
Presenter: Ben Mohning
Title: Intentional Acts of Inclusion: How Personal Responsibility Can Make Our World More Inclusive
Presenter: Aaron DeVries
Title: Forensic Interviewing & Advocacy with Neurodiverse Youth
Presenters: Kasey Raveling and Victoria Ricke
Title: Supporting the Neurodiverse Learner: Practical Structures and Strategies (2 parts)
Presenter: Beth Tisher
Title: Empowered Education: A Student Advocacy Session
Presenter: LaShawna Dean and Jennifer Gomez
Title: Designing for All: Transforming Learning through Universal Design
Presenter: Ralph Swain and WIT Faculty
Title: The Importance of Nutrition for Brain Development and Unlocking Human Potential
Presenter: Dr. Frank O'Neill
Schedule
REGISTRATION
- 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
WELCOME
- 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE - LYDIA X.Z. BROWN
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
BREAK
- 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION
- 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
LUNCH
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION
- 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
BREAK WITH SNACKS
- 2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
CLOSING
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.