The FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa is pleased to present a conference for principals, teachers, paraprofessionals and parents who are committed to creating and strengthening K-12 inclusive education.
BonFIRE Kickoff Event – August 9, 2021
Let’s kickoff the Embrace Inclusion Conference with a BonFIRE! This event is an opportunity to mix and mingle with industry peers, parents, and like minds who believe in the potential of every child regardless of their abilities. Appetizers and a cash bar will be offered.
The event will be held at the Bien Venu Event Center. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. $10 per person. Purchase your tickets here.
BonFIRE Kickoff Event & Conference Location
Bien Venu Event Center
7400 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Conference Flyer, Justification Letter & Credits
Re-certification Credit and Grad Credit Offered
Call for Speakers
Call for speaker form coming soon
Conference Registration
$60 Registration Fee for Educators and Faith Formation Leaders
$35 Registration Fee for Parent Attendees
We request that all event registration be done online. However if you need special accommodations for registration please contact us.
Purchase Tickets HERE.
Register by July 8, 2021
Keynote Speakers
Conference Breakout Sessions:
- Moving from Welcoming to Belonging
- Practical Approaches to Create Successful Inclusive Learning Environments
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Diverse Classroom
- Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Co-Teaching
- Knowing Your Rights
- IEP’s and 504’s
- Practical Strategies for Accommodations and Modifications
Schedule of Events:
8:30 – 8:45 am Welcome
8:45 – 10:00 am Keynote Speaker Michael Boyle
10:15 – 11:00 am Breakout Sessions
11:15 – 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions
12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 – 1:45 pm Keynote Speaker Paula Kluth
2:00 – 2:45 pm Breakout Sessions
2:45 – 3:00 pm Closing / Door Prizes
Marketplace Exhibitors
Details coming soon
Guestroom Reservations
Call 319.830.0032 to make reservations, a $119 group rate is under FIRE conference.
Contact Information
FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Phone: 319-529-1109
Email: info@firefoundationneiowa.org
Thank you sponsors!
Northeast Iowa Inclusion in Action
Thank you conference planning committee!
Chair: Mindy Hart, Archdiocese
of Dubuque Catholic Schools Office
Kristi Holien, parent of a child with Down syndrome attending Catholic School & FIRE NE Iowa Board Member
Sara Kane, Faith Formation Director & FIRE NE Iowa Board Member
Vicki Ries, Newman Catholic School & FIRE NE Iowa Board Member
Erin Schmitz, parent of a child with Down syndrome attending Catholic school and co-founder of FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Jennifer Sornson,
St. Athanasius Principal