Schedule:

8:30 am Registration Opens

9:00 am Keynote Speaker Cindy Sullivan

10:00 am 1st Block of Breakout Sessions

-Building Connections w/ Emergency Responders

-Self Care & Yoga

-Trauma-Informed Approach for Support Staff (Formally, Self—Care for Professionals)

11:00 am 2nd Block of Breakout Sessions

-IL Assistive Technology Program- Communication Tools and Advocacy Tips within the Educational Environment

-Transition from Special Education to Adult Services

-Tips and Strategies for Planning Inclusive Activities and Events

12:00-1:30 pm Lunch Break

1:30 pm 3rd Block of Breakout Sessions

-PUNS: What is it & Why is it important?!?

-Effective Educational Advocacy Strategies & Tips

-Future Planning & ABLE Accounts

2:30 pm 4th Block of Breakout Sessions

-A Stefanie Sullivan Joyful Arts Experience for Caregivers

-Transitioning from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Education

-Guardianship

4:00 Close

Caregiver Conference 2025