2025 NILD Annual Conference Video Replay

Unlocking Learning Potential for Students Who Struggle to Learn: Time, Talent, and Treasure

Experience the full impact of NILD’s 2025 Annual Conference with this comprehensive video replay package. Centered on the theme Time, Talent, and Treasure, the conference invites educators and educational therapists to reflect deeply on the interplay between timely intervention, precision instruction, and the transformative power of relationship in supporting students who struggle to learn.

This replay offers unlimited access to all keynote presentations, allowing you to revisit the insights, strategies, and inspiration at your convenience.

Included Keynote Sessions

Time: Chronos and Kairos in Learning Interventions

Speaker: Dr. Kristin Barbour, EdD, CCC-SLP, PCET

Educational therapists must learn to steward both Chronos—the structured flow of intervention—and Kairos—the opportune moments when a student is poised for insight or growth. Dr. Barbour examines how to balance efficiency with sensitivity, remain timely without being rushed, and recognize the meaningful moments that foster mindset shifts and lasting learning. This session provides a powerful framework for understanding how time can be leveraged for impactful intervention.

Talent: The Art and Science of Precision Instruction

Speaker: Katie Smith, M.Ed., PCET

Precision instruction is both an art and a science. In this keynote, Katie Smith demonstrates how intentional mediation, purposeful questioning, and metacognitive strategies shape the learning journey—particularly in mathematics. Through clear examples and practical strategies, she illustrates how educational therapists can guide students over challenging “math mountains,” knowing not only what to mediate, but how and when, in order to build confidence and deepen understanding.

Treasure: The Power and Purpose of the Educator–Student Relationship

Speaker: Jenny Hornby, M.A., LPC

Relationship is the most valuable resource in educational intervention. Drawing from her own experience as one of Dr. Kathy Hopkins’ early educational therapy students, Jenny Hornby offers a compelling look at how trust, connection, and relational presence pave the way for meaningful engagement and academic resilience. Her reflections highlight the foundational role of relationship in unlocking a student’s potential and fostering lasting change.

Replay Benefits

• Access to full-length keynote recordings
• Strategies grounded in mediated learning and cognitive development
• Practical insights on timing, instruction, and relational impact
• Flexible, on-demand viewing for continued professional growth