We now have more spots for the SMARTER Intervention Summit!
We have worked with our venue to expand our space and now have more spots available. Act now to register and reserve your spot!
Dates: June 20 & 21, 2024
Location: Denver, CO
An educational conference unlike any other…
Engage in hands-on learning opportunities, interactive small-group sessions, and personalized conversations with the SMARTER Intervention Team. This is not your average sit-and-listen education conference! Attendees will leave this conference with actionable strategies and literacy materials that can be implemented immediately upon their return to their classrooms and intervention settings.
Interventionists, teachers, special educators, SLPs, and more…you are welcome here.
Conference Topics
Whether you’re looking to enhance your knowledge of the current Science of Reading research and it’s effects on literacy instruction, the role Executive Functioning plays in your students’ learning abilities, how to streamline your progress monitoring and data-tracking process, or an in-depth look at instruction in the 5-Core Components of Literacy, there will be a session for you.
Who Should Attend?
This is the conference for educators who are ready to enhance their literacy instruction and feel confident doing it!
The content and materials provided are designed for those providing direct literacy instruction to students. We will be sharing strategies to support these roles:
- Literacy Interventionists (working in the school or privately)
- Special Education Teachers & SLPs
- General Education/Classroom Teachers
Registration Details
Registration for the SMARTER Intervention Summit includes your ticket to the two-day conference on June 20-21, 2024, your Summit Welcome Kit (with over $100 of literacy resources & materials), breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday, refreshments on both days, and access to our attendees-only meet & greet event on Thursday.
Attendees will also earn continuing education credits and will receive a professional development certificate after the Summit.
Registration Fees
- Regular Registration (valid 04/01/24 through 5/15/24): $450
Registrations can be paid via credit card, check, or purchase order. We will accept POs through 5/15/2024. Purchase orders must be received within 30 days of your registration. After 30 days, your registration will be canceled.
Venue & Lodging Information
Venue - The Summit will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station. This is also where recommend you stay. The hotel is located near downtown Denver and has many great attractions, restaurants, and amenities nearby.
Parking -The hotel is just a few blocks from Union Station, for those who want to use public transportation. Discounted valet parking is available at the hotel for those who will be arriving by car.
Hotel -We have reserved a block of discounted rooms at the venue hotel. You can book your lodging using our discounted group rate using the button below. Rooms at the discounted rate are limited, so book early.
Hosted by Ascend SMARTER Intervention
We are a team of educational therapists with backgrounds in research, psychology, special education, and general education who provide direct services for students with learning difficulties across multiple settings.
We have a student clinic where we've worked directly analyzing growth trajectories and patterns of performance with over 500 students of varying ages and abilities
We've worked with over 25,000 educators supporting over 250,000 students in all 50 states, in more than 25 countries, and across 6 continents!
Meet our team
COREY POLLARD
Executive Director & Founder
With a background in research and clinical psychology, Corey brings an analytical and data-driven approach to everything we do at Ascend, including curriculum development, educator training, and direct student support.
MIKAYLA STOREY
Chief Experience Officer & Educational Therapist
With a background in special education, Mikayla knows exactly what it takes to meet both students and educators where they are. Mikayla supports outreach, educator development, and provides direct student support.
MATTHEW POLLARD
Chief Operating & Financial Officer
With a background in research and project management, Matt makes sure that all the projects at Ascend remain on track. He supports school contracts, content development, and scoring tool development to support our research program.
LAURA BOAK
Content Manager & Educational Therapist
With a background in both general education and intervention, Laura manages the curriculum content and supports educator training in addition to providing direct student intervention.
MADISON RINGDAHL
Clinic Coordinator & Educational Therapist
With a background in psychology and focus on executive functioning, Madi supports evaluations and provides direct student support. She manages our clinic operations and community outreach.
Do you need information to take back to your school?
Download this letter explaining why your attendance will benefit your school/organization. This form can be shared with your leadership team.
Are you ready to register for the 2024 SMARTER Intervention Summit?
You can register using a credit card or by submitting a purchase order. Please note that if you’re using a credit card, you can only register one person at a time.
Still have questions?
Check out our FAQs for more information details of the Summit.
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