EdConnect Conference Fall 2024

Event Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time of event:
9:30 am
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5:30 pm
EST

Location Details:

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2M9 (map)

AGENDA

BOOSTER SESSIONS (Optional, but included in the price of the conference)

The AM Booster Sessions are optional attendance. The sessions are ideal for:

  • Existing users wanting to learn more about the software
  • Clients considering purchasing a new module
  • School boards who would like to share how the software is making a positive impact in their school board’s hiring cycle

9:30 AM to 10:15 AM – Recruiting: External & Internal

Showcasing our new job posting experience with the vision of posting once and sharing that job to multiple platforms guaranteeing you a wider reach. ApplyToEd, Indeed, LinkedIn, Google Jobs, Canada Job Bank, Job Target and school board website.

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM – EasyConnect: Automated Dispatch

Reviewing EasyConnect app stats and share how many employees and replacements have switched from text messaging to the app experience.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Professional Development

Sharing how PD links to EasyConnect and GL codes. We will also review calendar view, multi-session registration, online attendance, and waitlist.

EDCONNECT CONFERENCE

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM – ApplyToEducation – A Year in Review and Vision for 2025

Learn what ApplyToEducation has planned for 2025 so you can build a strategy to leverage our upcoming features and ensure you have the right tools to hire in today’s tough labor market.

PRESENTED BY MARK LAURIE, PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER OF APPLYTOEDUCATION

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM – TBD

3:00 PM to 3:15 PM  – The future of Interviewing.

Learn how video interviews are changing the game for K-12 recruiting. In a tight labor market, speed-to-offer is everything. See how video interviews improve K-12 recruiting and help school boards widen the candidate pool, cut down on logistical hurdles, and maintain high standards in selecting top-notch educators.

PRESENTED BY RYAN ROYAL, CTO OF INTERVIEW STREAM

3:15 PM to 3:30 PM – Break

SPONSORED BY INTERVIEW STREAM

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM – TBD

4:30 PM to 5:15 PM – Education Student Panel

This is your chance to better understand the evolving preferences of today’s Education students and the factors that go into their decision making process. The panel will share answers to the following questions:

  • Why do students choose one school board over another?
  • What would it take to get a new teacher to consider a school board that wasn’t on their radar?
  • Are new teachers willing to relocate and why?

These questions and more will be asked to the student panel. You will also have an opportunity to ask your questions!

FACILITATED BY NATHAN LAURIE, CO-FOUNDER OF APPLYTOEDUCATION

5:15 PM to 5:30 PM – Conference wrap up

PRESENTED BY MARK LAURIE, PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER OF APPLYTOEDUCATION

7:15 PM – ApplyToEducation’s Celebration Dinner (Doors open at 7pm)

Join us at the National Club for a three course dinner. The celebration dinner is included in your conference fee. Please arrive no later than 7:15pm to find seating. Dinner will be served at 7:30 PM sharp.

Dresscode: Business Casual

Address: The National Club, 303 Bay St (7 min walk from the hotel) (map)

HOSTED BY APPLYTOEDUCATION

PRICING INFORMATION

(Pricing has not changed from 2023)

1 attendee - $799 +tax

2+ attendees - $599 +tax per person

To register or for more information, contact Christina Hemeon at chemeon@applytoeducation.com or 416-932-6781.

HOTEL DETAILS:

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2M9

Book your group rate for Apply To Education EdConnect Conference Fall 2024

We recommend booking your stay as soon as possible to ensure you receive the discounted rate. Space is limited.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOL BOARDS

Details Coming Soon