Early Bird Rate $319
through June 30, 2024 $369 after June 30, 2024
Full 2-Day Conference • September 25-26, 2024
Location: McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota, 200 SE Oak St., Minneapolis, MN 55455
Join us in Minneapolis for a powerful 2-day in-person conference. Day one features a compelling keynote and concurrent breakout sessions, while day two consists of hands-on workshops. This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in learning, networking and expert insights!
Early Bird Rate $99
through June 30, 2024 $129 after June 30, 2024
1 Day Virtual • September 25, 2024
Location: Online
Join us virtually to experience a full day of learning. Ideal for those unable to travel, this option includes a live stream of our keynote speaker, virtual breakout sessions and access to recordings and materials for post-conference use. This is your opportunity to engage with expert speakers, interactive sessions, and fellow practitioners from the comfort of your virtual workspace.
The Power of A Caring Adult
In A Student’s Life
For over 30 years, Check & Connect (C&C) mentors have helped keep thousands of students on track toward graduation. C&C is the only dropout prevention intervention listed on the IES: What Works Clearinghouse found to have positive effects on staying in school.
Demonstrated outcomes with Check & Connect
Increase In
Attendance
Persistence in school
Accrual of credits
School completion rates
Decrease In
Truancy
Tardies
Behavioral referrals
Dropout rates
+24%
24% more C&C students stayed in high school than non-C&C students*
+20%
20% more C&C students completed high school than non-C&C students*
* Sinclair, M. F., Christenson, S. L., & Thurlow, M. L. (2005). Promoting school completion of urban secondary youth with emotional or behavioral disabilities. Exceptional Children, 71(4), 465–482.
The C&C App
The C&C App is a web-based application designed to help mentors, coordinators, and administrators monitor and report student progress via their tablet or computer. No more paper monitoring forms!