2024 I CAN Conference
Catch the Vision and More in 2024!
How to Register Students
Registration Requirements for Students:
Students with a 504 plan or an IEP in grades 10-12 are welcome to attend the I CAN Conference. Teachers must submit the GVRA Application and High School High Tech Applications before registering students to attend. Completed packets must be emailed to Sandi.Dixon@georgiacomm.org and Kathy.Riner@gvs.ga.gov. Once the applications have been submitted, use the link below to register the students to attend.
Registration Password
ICAN2024
Brian Oglesbee
Keynote Presenter
Brian Oglesbee is an educator with the Thomaston - Upson School system, where for the past Brian Oglesbee is an educator with the Thomaston - Upson School system, where, for the past 20 years, he has been a special education and social studies teacher. At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, and at the age of 16, he completely lost his sight. Brian will share with you how, thanks to a loving and determined family, some teachers who were willing to think outside of the box, and supportive friends, he was able to discover a “Vision without sight.”He will discuss with you his struggles with blindness, depression, and the fear that his life was over. Now, at the age of 46, he is a successful classroom teacher, 5-time National blind golf champion, and high school golf coach, and he has proven to the world that you truly can have vision without sight.
Breakout Sessions
Responsible Use of Social Media with Antre' Drummer
Love spending time on social media?? Learn the Do’s and Don’ts and how posting the wrong things can have lasting negative effects. Learn about privacy settings and appropriate use of social media.
Interview Adventures
with GVRA
Do you want to get a job? How you present yourself in an interview can either increase your chances of getting the job or drastically decrease your chances. In this interactive session, students will learn the dos and don'ts of interviewing.
Banking and Finance with
Heather Meade
Working hard to earn money is a necessary life skill. Managing and making money work for you can help increase independence and provide financial security. In this interactive session, students will learn banking basics and gain an understanding of credit, savings, and interest.
OFTC Tour
Oconee Fall Line Technical College can help you achieve your career goals in two years or less, providing high-quality, local, and affordable education in 100+ associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Programs of study include accounting, air conditioning technology, automotive technology, business management, cosmetology, criminal justice, nursing, and so much more. Students will have two tour options for each break-out rotation to explore the campus through a guided tour. Students should choose only one of the six options in the three rotations to tour the school.
Career Exploration
Career Fair
Not sure which career field will be best for you? This session will allow students to explore the world of work in a structured environment by talking with employers and employees in different career fields. Ask the following questions or develop some of your own to make a positive first impression on a potential career mentor or future employer!
Self Advocacy
Using Your Voice!
Learn important information about your rights and responsibilities. Gain insight into your strengths and weaknesses and learn how to ask for what you need to be successful in school and work.