CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
| 8:30 AM | Check In & Networking | Omni Viking Lakes Hotel |
9:00 AM | Welcome from MnACC Leadership | Jolene Young, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science |
9:15 AM | Keynote Address: The Power of Story – Telling the Tale That Matters | Erica Hanna, Puke Rainbows |
10:30 AM | Bridging Voices: What Culturally Responsive Practice & Communication Means For Counselors |
Members of the University of St. Thomas Doctoral Education Program and MDE |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch Break (on your own) | |
1:00 PM |
What We Wish You Knew: High School Counselor Panel |
Danielle Jastrow, Richfield High School Colin Peters, Washington Tech High School |
2:15 PM |
Rethinking the System: Decolonizing Education in Minnesota |
Hazen Fairbanks, TFA Leader and PHD Candidate at University of Minnesota – Twin Cities |
| 3:15 PM | MnACC Moments: Small Group Reflection | MnACC Board |
| 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks | Jolene Young, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science |
Sessions are eligible for MN educator clock hours and professional development certificates. Final approval is determined by your local continuing education (relicensure) committee or program. We encourage attendees to seek pre-approval prior to registering. If you have questions, email professionaldevelopment@mnacc.org.
PRE-CONFERENCE SOCIAL
JACK O'LANTERN SPECTACULAR
Minnesota Zoo
Thursday, October 23 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Hosted by MnACC
| RSVP BY 10/3 |