Welcome
We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural 2023 International Healing-Centered Education Conference. In a world characterized by political, environmental, and social challenges, it has become increasingly imperative to cultivate practices, policies, and approaches that nurture the flourishing of both children and adult learners. Our firm belief is that embracing a healing-centered approach in classroom instruction, culture-building, and institutional management serves as the cornerstone for creating the essential conditions for human flourishing.
Mission & Vision
Building on a Legacy of Our Healing-Centered Education Summits
This conference is a natural evolution of the momentum and success achieved in the past three with Healing-Centered Education Summits. Each year, we explored unique themes that resonated with the temper of the times, all while championing the healing-centered and restorative paradigm in education. Below, you'll find the themes that guided our previous summits:
2021 – Pedagogies for Collective Recovery
2022 – Play, Slow Work & Collective Flourishing
2023 – Wounded Healer Leadership & Pedagogy
Our summits laid the groundwork and instilled the confidence in us to expand our community's horizons, leading to the creation of this international conference. We envision this gathering as a platform for amplifying new voices and witnessing innovative practices on a global stage. The agenda will include enlightening plenary sessions featuring esteemed scholars and thought leaders, alongside hands-on concurrent workshops guided by experienced practitioners.
The inaugural International Healing-Centered Education Conference is a heartfelt dedication to the remarkable work of Dr. Kia Darling-Hammond, whose research and unwavering commitment to our collective thriving profoundly influences our mission.
Plenary Speakers
Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
Maria Tan
Angel Acosta
Latise Hairston
Michelle Chatman
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu
Solana Booth
Arlène Casimir
Ebony Green
Yuki Imoto
Workshop Presenters
Abby Karos
Alli Myatt
Angela Carolina Garcia
Angela Kariotis
Bhawana Shrestha
Nafees M. Khan-min
HyoYoung Minna Kim
Jennifer Bloom
Jill Diamond
Joshua Feliz Martinez
Kirsten Kramer
Lauren Stauble
Leaf Seligman
M.E. Hart, JD
Makēda Gershenson
Mary Porter
Melanie Curtis
Meg Zuttermeister
Orlando Villarraga
Oshan M. Gunathilake
Raaghav Pandya
Rhiannon M. Kim
Rhonesha Blaché
Sarah Bell
Sarah Walko
Shana Pearlmutter
Stephanie Knox Steiner
Virginia Diaz-Mendoza
Warren Clarke
Key Conference Questions
Throughout this conference, we'll delve into critical questions that shape the healing-centered education landscape:
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How can we leverage existing healing-centered approaches such as social-emotional learning, mindfulness-based and contemplative education, trauma-informed care, restorative justice, and decolonizing education to construct classrooms, cultures, and institutions that thrive?
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What are the best practices for nurturing a healing-centered environment and culture within classrooms, educational institutions, and organizations? What defines thriving institutions, classrooms, and cultures, and what can they achieve?
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How can we employ healing-centered practices to bolster justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts within education and organizational development?
Who should attend?
This conference welcomes a diverse community, including but not limited to:
All are welcome.
Educators
Therapists
Psychologists
Researchers
Teachers
Parents
Artists
Somatic Practitioners
Activists
Aspiring Activists
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultants
Anyone passionate about fostering community and exploring the healing-centered paradigm
Conference Chair
For the last decade, Dr. Angel Acosta has worked to bridge the fields of leadership, social justice, and mindfulness.
Manager of Call for Proposals
Dr. Rhonesha Blaché is an international healing-centered K-20 educator and consultant amplifying global African diaspora voices.
Conference Coordinator
Maria Tan is a first generation Filipino-American educator and founder of House of Thriving whose mission is to help educators and thought leaders thrive.
Pricing & Registration
Thanks to the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, we're thrilled to offer this conference for free to the public, ensuring that healing-centered education reaches as many hearts and minds as possible. We extend our deepest gratitude to the foundation for making this educational experience available to everyone.
For those who wish to further support our mission, we also offer Supporter & Patron tickets. Your contribution will directly fund healing-centered education programming, allowing us to expand our reach and impact.
General Admission
FREE
- Full registration for the conference with access to with 20+ hours of content from 20+ speakers & presenters
- Access to conference digital infrastructure
with additional resources
- Access to conference recordings for 1 month
Supporter
$149.99
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Full registration for the conference with access to with 20+ hours of content from 20+ speakers & presenters
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Access to conference digital infrastructure with additional resources
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Access to conference recordings for 3 months
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Receive 10% discount for our upcoming Healing-Centered Education Certification Program in 2024
Patron
$349.99
- Full registration for the conference with access to with 20+ hours of content from 20+ speakers & presenters
- Access to conference digital infrastructure
with additional resources
- Access to conference recordings for 1 year
- Receive 20% discount for our upcoming Healing-Centered Education Certification Program in 2024
Become a Sponsor
Multi-Level
Do you want to position your organization as a dedicated leader in the field of healing-centered education? By becoming a sponsor, you not only demonstrate your commitment to this transformative movement but also provide essential support to its growth. Explore the diverse engagement levels available, from contributing to specific program aspects to fostering overall conference development.
Sponsor
