Engage Virginia
George Mason University is the largest public research university in the state of Virginia. In just a short time, it has made impressive strides in size, stature, and influence. They are setting the benchmark for a bold, progressive education that serves the needs of our students and communities. Located in northern Virginia, west of Washington, DC it’s the ideal location to host ENGAGE Virginia, June 20-21, 2018.
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Students Will Only Go Where
You Are Willing To Lead Them.
Get Ready To ENGAGE
Come to listen, experience and learn.
Discover
Come and discover new ways to improve your programs and connect with students through student engagement best practices and researched techniques.

Explore
Begin to understand your students, by first beginning to understand yourself. Explore your motivations and reconnect with the reasons you became and educator.

Discuss
A great opportunity to meet with other educators and youth-serving professionals to discuss youth engagement issues, concerns, problems and solutions.

Ask the Experts
With a collective 30 years of experience inspiring students and proven track record of engaging and empowering them to reach their full potential, we are here to serve you.
speakers
Meet the confirmed speakers and presenters for ENGAGE Virginia 2018. These individuals will be sharing their knowledge and experiences. Check back for updates.schedule
A general overview of the sessions that will be taking place will be update in the coming weeks. Check back for updates.
Arrival & Registration
Arrive, register and get everything you need to be ready to ENGAGE.
Opening General Session
Welcome and Introductions: Who are you and why are you here?
Getting Ready To ENGAGE!
This is not your normal professional development event. This is the best youth engagement conference in America and as such we have to prepare you for what's in store. This session will be an overview of the purpose, structure, pace and expected outcomes of ENGAGE. ...
ENGAGE Students Through Self Expression Breakout Sessions
These sessions will be about utilizing writing and storytelling to help students develop positive forms of self-expression while improving the verbal and communication skills needed for educational success.
12:00 - 12:45PM
Lunch
Time to connect with other participants and refuel.
ENGAGE Students Through Facilitation Breakout Sessions
These sessions will be about utilizing active, project-based learning to connect students with the learning goals and outcomes necessary for educational success.
08:30 - 09:00 AM
Arrival & Registration
Arrive, register and get everything you need to be ready to ENGAGE.
Welcome & Review
How was last night?
ENGAGE Students Through Communication
In order to connect with your students, you must understand them and learn how best to communicate with them. You have to leverage the tools, resources, and mediums they feel most comfortable with. as well as find ways to connect with their parents and families. These sessions will be about understanding your ...
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
Time to connect with other participants and refuel.
Engaging Students Through STEM
This session is designed to share with participants techniques and approaches to expose students to the wonderful world of STEM. Exposing students to science provides them with experiences to develop an ability to persevere through challenges and realize academic opportunities. The BRAIN STEM team will demonstrate how ...
08:00 - 08:15 AM
For ENGAGE CA & ENGAGE PA Only
This third day and the respective sessions will only take place at ENGAGE California and ENGAGE Pennsylvania.
08:30 - 9:00 AM
Arrival & Registration
Arrive, register and get everything you need to be ready to ENGAGE.
Welcome & Review
How was last night?
ENGAGE Students Through Self Development Breakout Session
As youth-serving professionals, we have a bad habit of putting everyone’s needs before our own. This can lead to burnout. These sessions will be about focusing on yourself, your self-maintenance and your development. In order to ENGAGE your students, you have to first be able to ENGAGE yourself.
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch
Time to connect with other participants and refuel.
ENGAGE Closing Session
Time to wrap up, review what we learned and plan what we will change to ENGAGE your students.Hosts & Supporters
These are our conference partners.pricing
Buy your ticket and registerEarly ENGAGE Training Participant
$400.00





* your tickets will come via email.
ENGAGE Training Participant
$450.00





* your tickets will come via email.
Early ENGAGE Training Group (5+ Participants)
$350.00





* your tickets will come via email.
ENGAGE Training Group (5+ Participants)
$400.00





* your tickets will come via email.
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