Join us for the Good Work of Increasing Freshman Success!
Sioux City, IA
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Rapid City, SD
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Sioux Falls, SD
Wed & Thurs, June 25-26, 2025
What You Can Expect:
Reinforce the Importance of Ninth Grade: Get inspired and reenergized about why this year matters so much for students' futures.
Examine School Structures: Learn how school frameworks can be tailored to promote freshman success.
Strengthen Teacher Teams: Walk through an effective framework for building cohesive and powerful teacher teams.
Discuss Freshman Academies: Dive into the various models of freshman academies and how they can benefit your school.
Speakers
Todd Novak
The Freshman Academy Coordinator @ Jefferson High School, 2021 - present | Sioux Falls, SD
13 years as a Freshman Academy Coordinator @ Washington High School | Sioux Falls, SD
Model School Presenter - Washington, D.C. | 2019
TEDx Talk: My Life Among Freshmen and the Adults Who Teach Them
District Recognition Video: Staff Stars - Todd Novak
Co-author of Connections: 10 Summer Days to Start High School Well
Scott Habeeb
Coordinator for Alternative and Online Programs, 2023 - present | Salem, VA
10 years as Principal of Salem High School | Salem, VA
9 years as Assistant Principal of Salem High School | Salem, VA
National Speaker | 200+ Keynotes and Presentations in more than 15 states
Founder of The Freshman Transition Network
Founder of The Assessment Network
Co-author of The 9th Grade Opportunity: Transforming Schools from the Bottom Up
Feedback From our Conference:
“I do not feel bad about giving up a Saturday!”
Principal
“I got so many ideas to share with my teachers, I don’t know if I can implement them all in one year.”
Principal
“Reemphasized the importance of getting off to a great start with freshmen. Gave me ideas on things that we can be doing better.”
Teacher