Tickets
Early Bird Registration is Open until March 20th! Click here to register.
Dining
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Gluten-free or food allergies must be noted in your registration under “Accommodations.” We will do our best to accommodate.
Location
Kean University
North Ave Academic Building
1000 Morris Ave
Union, New Jersey 07083
**Please note: Lunch will be in Downs Hall, which is a 5 minute walk from the North Ave Academic Building. Participants are welcome to make their way over to the lunch building on their own, however we will also be providing a shuttle for those who wish to use it.
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Plenary Session
Why We Educate: A Reason To Hope - Equity In Education For All Students
This plenary session discusses the current climate in education, as well as the reasons for unambiguous hope and opportunity it presents. This session will also discuss the essential role that families, educators, and communities play in attaining and delivering equitable and high quality education for all students.
with Keith Jones
About Keith
Keith Jones is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences LLC, an organization dedicated to advancing access, inclusion, and empowerment across communities. Drawing from lived experience, Keith brings both personal insight and policy expertise to his work, challenging systems and inspiring leaders to rethink what equity demands.
Through multicultural, cross-disability education and outreach, Keith collaborates with organizations nationwide to strengthen inclusive practices and expand access to meaningful services and information. His work spans a wide range of social justice issues, including immigration, criminal justice reform, health care, and environmental justice, always centering the voices and leadership of people with disabilities.
In addition to his advocacy and policy work, Keith is a multi-talented artist and co-founder of Krip Hop Nation, an international collective of artists with disabilities. Founded alongside Leroy Moore and Rob Temple, Krip Hop Nation amplifies disability culture and artistry on a global stage. The collective recently gained widespread recognition for its Emmy Award–winning title song featured in Rising Phoenix, the Netflix documentary chronicling the Paralympic Games and its critically acclaimed soundtrack.
Engaging sessions for administrators, educators, parents, and self-advocates—all about inclusive education.
Our wide variety of workshops gives attendees the skills and resources they need to develop and sustain inclusive learning communities—for all students.
1 plenary session
+ up to 30 workshops
Workshops are provided by nationally recognized inclusive education experts, leaders, and advocates who have extensive experience in the field. Attendees can earn up to 7 professional development hours.