Join us in Rapid City, South Dakota, for the Good Work of Increasing Freshman Success!
Saturday April 26th, 2025 | 8:00am - 3:30pm
Rapid City, South Dakota
Holiday Inn Downtown & Convention Center
Breakfast and Lunch Included
Six different breakout sessions to choose from!
$249 per ticket
We look forward to seeing you for an immersive day of professional development and collaboration at The 9th Grade Opportunity Conference!
Breakfast, lunch, conversation, and connections included.
10% off for groups of five or more! Use GROUP10 as the coupon code at checkout.
Text or call with questions! (605) 310-7616
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.
Schedule
Saturday, April 5th, 2024
8:00 - 8:45 Check-in & breakfast
8:45 - 11:00 General Session
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch (Onsite, Included)
12:00 - 1:00 Breakout Session #1
1:15 - 2:15 Breakout Session #2
2:30 - 3:30 Breakout Session #3
Location
Ww will be hosted in the downtown Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Rapid City.
A hotel block has been reserved at $110 per night plus tax. Call for details: 1-605-348-4000
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
Tickets
$249 per ticket
We look forward to seeing you for an immersive day of professional development and collaboration at The 9th Grade Opportunity Conference.
Breakfast, lunch, conversation, and connections included.
10% off for groups of five or more! Use GROUP10 as the coupon code at checkout.