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The Room Block at Tan-Tar-A closes April 29

Tan-Tar-A Conference Center

May 28, 2025 (begin 9 am) –
May 29, 2025 (conclude 12:30 pm)

Keynote Speaker
Dave Stuart Jr.

Dave Stuart Jr. has taught secondary English and social studies for nearly twenty years, most of which have been in Cedar Springs, MI, where he builds a life with his family. His blog, DaveStuartJr.com, is read by over 50,000 educators each month, and his bestselling books These 6 Things and The Will to Learn have been cherished by teachers and leaders around the world. As a practicing teacher himself, Dave seeks to create experiences that are meaningful, encouraging, and actionable. His mission is to encourage and equip educators on the journey to long-term flourishing and professional excellence. Dave has presented hundreds of times, both overseas and in nearly every US state.

Bringing together educational leaders, teachers, and statewide support, the DCI 2025 Summit will explore purposeful leading, teaching, and learning by addressing the following objectives:

  • Sustaining Purpose and Motivation: While the climb might, at times, feel unending, DCI districts share a common focus, motivation, and sense of purpose among their educators and students, creating a collaborative culture of long-term educational excellence.

    Visionary Leadership: DCI is most effective when districts have strong leadership support at both the district and building level, with a clear and inspiring vision, akin to climbers who set their sights on the summit.

    Recharting Your Course: Educators continually navigate challenges and rechart their course based on best practices and data-informed planning, much like the physical and mental challenges of high-altitude climbing.

    Building Resilient Teams: Collaboration between administrators and educators is key in both DCI work and successful schools, much like the camaraderie and teamwork crucial for a successful Everest expedition.

    Data-Based Choices: Key to DCI is the data-informed process leading to instructional planning and adjusting, similar to the critical judgments made during a climb.

Registration

Register Here

To register, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MKTLFLP.

Follow the link in the Survey to make your Registration Payment.  An email receipt will be sent. 

If you do not receive email receipt for payment or have questions about registration, please contact Judy Wartick at judy.wartick@moedu-sail.org

Lodging

Tan-Tar-A Conference Center
494 Tan-Tar-A Drive
Osage Beach, MO 65065 573-348-3131

 

Participants are responsible for making their own room reservations. A block of rooms at the discounted rate of $188 per night has been reserved for the DCI 2025 Summit. Make your reservations soon! The block closes on April 29th.

Make your online reservation by clicking here. You may also call 800-826-8272 or 573-348-3131 and identify yourself as an attendee of the DCI 2025 Summit. 

Parking
Free parking is provided at Tan-Tar-A Conference Center.

Wednesday, May 28

7:00 a.m. Registration Opens

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet

9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Opening General Session

11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Concurrent Breakout A

12:35 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Buffet

1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Concurrent Breakout B

2:45 – 3:35 p.m. Concurrent Breakout C

3:45 – 4:35 p.m. Concurrent Breakout D

Thursday, May 29

7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Superintendent Panel and Closing Session

9:45 – 9:35 a.m. Concurrent Breakout E

10:45 – 11:35 a.m. Concurrent Breakout F

11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Concurrent Breakout G

What to Wear

Business casual

What to Bring?

Electronic devices to access Guidebook Agenda as well as accessing documents in workshops.

Guidebook

Guidebook will be used for scheduling, announcements, and handouts. More information on how to access the conference Guidebook will be shared closer to the conference.