This two-day McCommon Institute features some of the state's best-known speakers in education, as well as local speakers. All participants will meet in a general session for a keynote address each morning and then divide into session groups in the afternoon on Day 1. Speakers for the conference will include Dr. Sufna G. John, who is a Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (Keynote Day 1). Jared Hogue, Administrator for Dispute Resolution and Special Projects at the Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education Unit (Keynote Day 2). A luncheon will be provided on Day 2 in the Fine Arts Center followed by a special presentation by ADE.