This conference is open to all educators seeking to enhance their skills and bring fresh, new ideas into the classroom or school. Educators from across the state – from higher education to PK – 12 gather and listen to their fellow educators present and share information via breakout sessions. These breakout sessions offer a chance to dive into specific content topics to improve student learning and professional growth. The conference by teachers, for teachers. This an ISTA-member only event. The 2025 conference theme is Grounded in Teaching. United in Purpose.
NOV. 7 - 8, 2025
Intech (6325 Digital Way, Indianapolis, IN 46278)
AGENDA
Friday, Nov. 7
6 - 7:30 p.m. | Check-in
6:30 - 7:20 p.m. | Reception & Keynote Address, Sam Parmerlee
7:30 - 8:20 p.m. | Workshops - Block A1
8:30 - 9:20 p.m. | Workshops - Block A2
Saturday, Nov. 8
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | ReSupply
8 - 9 a.m. | Check-in
9 - 9:50 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote Address, Edward DeShazer
10 - 10:50 a.m. | Workshops - Block B
11 - 11:50 a.m. | Workshops - Block C
Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch
1 - 1:50 p.m. | Workshops - Block D
2 - 2:50 p.m. | Workshops - Block E
3 p.m. | Closing Remarks & Prizes
Keynote Speaker
Speaker | Consultant | Author
Edward experienced many challenges as a special education student in Milwaukee, WI. He was suspended from school over thirty times, expelled from school three times, and spent time at three different alternative schools. He was able to overcome these obstacles and receive an academic, and athletic (football) scholarship to attend college. He received his Bachelor's Degree and his Master’s Degree. He is currently working towards his Doctoral Degree.
He is currently the Executive Director of Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy (GHTCA.) GHTCA is a private K-8 school in Milwaukee, WI. Under his leadership, GHTCA went from a one-star school ranking to a four-star school in six years. In 2021, he was nominated by BizTimes as the Notable Minority Executive in Wisconsin. In 2023, he was nominated as a Notable BIPOC Executive in Wisconsin.
PROGRAM
The Good Teaching Conference features a robust list of workshops, networking opportunities, general sessions and keynote speakers.
Click the link below to view the 2024 Good Teaching Conference program.
PHOTOS
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Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors.
