2024 International DIR® Conference

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March 15th and 16th, 2024

Live & In-Person in New York City

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At the famous Jacob Javits Convention Center in the heart of New York City

429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001

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Conference Theme:

Connect, Engage, Develop, and Learn with DIR®

DIR® in school, in therapy, and at home. Come join us for an incredible conference and opportunity to network and learn about the latest developments in DIR®.

Conference Sponsor: The Rebecca School

Times:

Friday, March 15th 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM US Eastern Time

Saturday, March 16th 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM US Eastern Time

Friday Keynote Presentation

Zack Gottsagen

Zack Gottsagen's Lived Experience and the Peanut Butter Falcon

Zack is an inspirational actor that starred in "The Peanut Butter Falcon" among many other performances.   Zack is also an active and influential self-advocate.  Read more about Zack by clicking here.

Saturday Keynote Presentation

The Kredich Family

A Wonderful Life: Our Family's DIRFloortime Magical Mystery Tour

This will be an emotional, moving, must-see presentation.  With all the live-online presentations ICDL offers and we all attend, this will be one that you will certainly want to be with us in-person to experience.  

Closing Plenary

Jeffrey Guenzel & The Harshaws

Three Key Steps to Strength-based Practice: Follow, expand, and elaborate

Moving from talking-the-talk of strength-based practice to walking-the-walk.  From clinical practice to the lived experience of the Harshaws following their son's lead, this presentation will show the power of following, expanding, and elaborating.

Professional Continuing Education

If you have any specific questions, please email ceu@icdl.com.  

Conference Sponsor:

accommodations

Special Group Rates: As low as $289/night

STAY AT A TIMES SQUARE HOTEL!

Just blocks away from the Javits Center

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

New York Manhattan/Times Square South

Address: 338 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018

Phone: (212) 216-9244

Last Day to Book: Friday, February 16, 2024