Lightning Session: 20 minutes

Quickly teach a concept or skill.

• 5 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction 
• 12 minutes: Facilitated Lecture   
• 3 minutes: Individual Reflection and Journaling  

Note: No time need be reserved for Q&A

General Session: 60 minutes
Provide participants with a balance of learning and application opportunities. 

• 10 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction 
• 10 minutes: Opening Pair Share 
• 20 minutes: Facilitated Lecture and Discussion
• 15 minutes: Interactive Group Activity 
• 5 minutes: Closing

Workshop Sessions: 135 minutes
Present on complex concepts and skills, provide time for shared meaning-making, and create opportunities for more intensive application of new concepts and skills. 

• 10 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction 
• 25 minutes: Opening Group Activity 
• 30 minutes: Reading and Group Share 
• 10 minutes: Break
• 25 minutes: Facilitated Lecture and Discussion
• 30 minutes: Action Planning 
• 5 minutes: Closing

Pre-Conference Session: 180 minutes 
Provide the opportunity for presenters and participants to explore identified topics for an extended time in advance of the conference.

• 10 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction
• 25 minutes: Opening Group Activity 
• 25  minutes: Individual Reading and Journaling  
• 10 minutes: Break
• 15 minutes: Group Share on Reading  
• 35 minutes: Facilitated Lecture and Discussion
• 10 minutes: Break
• 45 minutes: Action Planning   
• 5 minutes: Closing