What previous participants had to say:
"The conference was fantastic! We are so fired up and can't wait to get started!"
"This was an amazing experience and would love to bring more staff next year."
"The best part of the conference is knowing that Danny and others are available for personal support!"
"Two days were great, but we could have easily sat through three without getting bored."
The Power of ICU Summer Professional Development Conference will be held July 10-11, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, for district, school, and classroom level educators looking to learn more about or strengthen and deepen the implementation of ICU. Keynote and breakout sessions will provide practical strategies from over a dozen veteran educators with over 50 years combined ICU success. Our goal is to provide a relaxed and fun atmosphere for you and your team to get what’s needed for your next steps in advancing the Power of ICU approach in your classroom, school, and district.
Early Bird Registration (prior to April 30): $400
Regular Registration (after April 30): $450
Included with Registration: Admission to sessions, name badge and conference guide, ICU swag bag, Power of ICU book, one lunch, and conference PD certificate.
Individuals and groups can register online with credit card or purchase order.
Keynote Speaker
Plus others...with over 50 years combined ICU success! We will have experienced ICU superstars, veteran lifeguards, and administrators to share and brainstorm with you. Classroom teachers will get to hear from other teachers (from various subject areas/levels ready to share!).
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Registration | |
8:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote with Danny Hill, Power of ICU Author and Creator - Defeating Student Apathy | |
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. | Break | |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Keynote with Danny Hill - How the ICU Approach Works | |
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Break | |
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Keynote with Danny Hill - Building a Brick House School Culture | |
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch (provided) - Network with Other ICU Educators | |
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. | Layers of Support (Middle School) with Cory Crosnoe, Jackson, Missouri | |
Concurrent | Layers of Support (High School) with Dr. Clark Harrell, Smyrna, Tennessee | |
1:45 - 2:00 p.m. | Break | |
2:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Keynote with Danny Hill - Quality Assignments & Healthy Grading: Baby Steps to Let Go of Outdated Practices |
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Day One Q & A | |
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions: A. Round Tables with Veteran ICU Teachers B. ICU Database - Analysis, Tips, Tricks |
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9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | Break & Connect with Presenters | |
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Small Group Speed Rounds: 15-Minute Rounds with Short Breaks - Lifeguarding | Heavy Hitters | Maximizing the ICU Database | Leadership Support | Classroom Teacher Tips | |
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) | |
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Keynote with Danny Hill - The ICU Proven Formula for Student Success | |
2:00 - 2:15 p.m. | Break | |
2:15 - 3:30 p.m. | Closing with Presenters on What We Have Learned |
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