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ESC Region 11 April Professional Development Day 2025
Education does not change the world. Education changes people. People change the world."
- Paulo Freire

Below is the daily schedule. We highly encourage everyone to attend the general sessions. You’re welcome to join any breakout session that aligns with your interests; each session will specify its location.


Venue: Engage A - D clear filter
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Monday, April 14
 

8:30am PDT

Welcome
Monday April 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:45am PDT
Welcome to the 2025 April Professional Development Day!
Speakers
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Hailee Fojtasek

Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, ESC Region 11
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Clyde Steelman

Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
Monday April 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:45am PDT
Engage A - D

8:45am PDT

PPM
Monday April 14, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
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Jim Phillips

Strategic Services Planning Manager, ESC 11
Monday April 14, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Engage A - D

9:00am PDT

Break
Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Engage A - D

9:00am PDT

DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
What really fuels motivation and peak performance? Spoiler alert—it’s not just money or rewards! In this dynamic session, we’ll dive into Daniel Pink’s *DRIVE* and uncover the surprising science behind what truly inspires people to do their best work. You’ll walk away with powerful, real-world strategies to create a culture where people feel energized, fulfilled, and ready to thrive. Get ready to rethink motivation!
Speakers
avatar for Jill Balzer

Jill Balzer

Administrator Coach, ESC 11
Dr. Jill Balzer received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emporia State University in Secondary Social Studies, Master's from Wichita State University in Curriculum and Instruction, and a doctorate in Educational Administration, from Texas A&M University in College Station. Dr... Read More →
Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Engage A - D

10:00am PDT

Break
Monday April 14, 2025 10:00am - 10:10am PDT
Monday April 14, 2025 10:00am - 10:10am PDT
Engage A - D

10:40am PDT

Break
Monday April 14, 2025 10:40am - 10:50am PDT
Monday April 14, 2025 10:40am - 10:50am PDT
Engage A - D

11:50am PDT

Lunch
Monday April 14, 2025 11:50am - 1:00pm PDT
Monday April 14, 2025 11:50am - 1:00pm PDT
Engage A - D

1:30pm PDT

Lunch
Monday April 14, 2025 1:30pm - 1:40pm PDT
Monday April 14, 2025 1:30pm - 1:40pm PDT
Engage A - D

2:40pm PDT

Defender Program
Monday April 14, 2025 2:40pm - 3:20pm PDT
Level 2 Training for All Employees 
Speakers
avatar for Rory Peacock

Rory Peacock

Deputy Executive Director, ESC Region 11
Monday April 14, 2025 2:40pm - 3:20pm PDT
Engage A - D

3:20pm PDT

Closing Discussion
Monday April 14, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Hailee Fojtasek

Hailee Fojtasek

Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, ESC Region 11
Monday April 14, 2025 3:20pm - 3:30pm PDT
Engage A - D
 
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