A Unique Professional Development Experience
The Empowered 4 Hope Conference is for all youth service providers including principals, program directors, teachers, counselors, social workers and other child advocacy professionals.
empowered (v.): having the knowledge, confidence, means, or ability to do things or make decisions for oneself
hope (n.): a belief or trust that something good is possible
This is NOT your typical conference...
Instead of running between quick breakout sessions that only scratch the surface, attendees can expect an immersive professional development experience. This 2-day event will focus on providing a deeper dive into the topics in an engaging format with other professionals sharing the common goals of student success and creating hope-centered cultures! (One day passes are an available option, but we recommend both days so you walk away with a comprehensive approach to building trauma-informed spaces.)
Together, we will address some of the most pressing topics in education today with easy-to-implement, practitioner-developed strategies.
We’ll dig deep into:
- Trauma-Informed & Restorative Practices
- Leading with Vision & Empathy
- Educator Wellness through a Trauma-Sensitive Lens
- Building Hope-Centered Learning Communities
After an enriching day, head out to enjoy the area's variety of food and shopping. Amish Country has much to offer like specialty shops and eateries, or you can choose to enjoy some quiet time in the beautiful surroundings!
**Graduate credit (one hour) will be available through Ashland University for an additional fee of $185. Graduate credit is only available to participants who attend both days of the conference. More details are available on the registration page.
Your Hosts:
Dr. Joe
Dardi
Schedule at a Glance
Day 1 - Tuesday, June 24th
8:00-8:15 Welcome
8:15-9:45 Reaching the Wounded Student
10:00 -11:30 Developing Perspective Consciousness
11:30-1:00 Lunch/Recharge On Your Own
1:00 -1:30 Group Activity
1:45-3:00 Reaching the Wounded Student, Part 2
3:15-4:00 Panel Discussion
Day 2 - Wednesday, June 25th
8:00-8:15 Welcome
8:15-9:45 Surviving & Thriving Education
10:00 -11:30 Roundtable Discussions
11:30-1:00 Lunch/Recharge On Your Own
1:00-2:30 Empowering Cultures with Wellness Strategies & a Hope-Centered Mindset
2:45-3:30 Panel Discussion
3:30-4:00 Closing Reflections
Registration Information
Registration for both days of the event is $329 per person. Single day passes are available for $175 per person. Hotel reservations and meals are not included (complimentary breakfast is provided for guests staying onsite--see below for hotel information). Please register for the conference through the button below. If you need to register a group and/or use a purchase order, please contact us through the yellow button so we can assist you!
REGISTER NOWHotel Information
This event will be held at the beautiful Berlin Resort located at 5330 County Road 201, Millersburg, OH 44654 (click the button below to view all the amazing on-site amenities). Airport options: Canton-Akron (CAK) is a 54-minute drive and Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) is an hour and 19 minutes.
Please contact the Berlin Resort at 330-893-3000 and request the Hope 4 the Wounded block rate (rates vary between $119 + tax for a king deluxe to a double queen club suite for $169 + tax with multiple other room options and price points in between). Event rates are available until the block sells out or May 23, 2025, whichever comes first.
