The Speaker Series
We're thrilled to invite you to a special virtual professional learning opportunity with Dr. David Yeager!
CVEDC is hosting a virtual fireside chat with Dr. Yeager, whose research on mentor mindset, adolescent development, and well-being has transformed educational practice nationwide. This is a unique, high-impact opportunity for all school personnel to discuss and learn about the science behind true student engagement. Dr. Yeager will share his research with us and then answer our questions so we can translate his research to our classrooms and our students in Vermont.
We are offering two options to secure access for your team:
Option 1: Individual Access
Individual Fireside Chat Ticket: $250 per person
Perfect for a small, targeted group of leaders or department heads.
Option 2: MEMBERS ONLY District-Wide Access (Best Value!)
District-Wide Fireside Chat Access: Contact CVEDC for your membership price. This one-time investment grants your entire faculty, staff, and community members unlimited access to the event. This is the most cost-effective way to bring this powerful learning to every corner of your district!
Event Details:
Date: Monday April 13th, 2026
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Virtual. Participants will receive virtual access.
Introducing Dr. David Yeager
Young people have an innate desire to be respected and admired. Leaders can harness that desire to get the best out of their students, mentees, and employees—and make their own work easier as a result. Psychologist David Yeager is the bestselling author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, which growth mindset pioneer Carol Dweck says “will change millions of lives.” With the scientific tools he offers—some as simple as asking questions rather than giving instructions—you can tap into the “mentor mindset” and help the young people you lead reach higher standards, develop initiative, and even take some of the work off your own plate. Whether you’re a teacher looking to bring out the best in your students or a manager looking to communicate better with your Gen Z employees, David’s insights are crucial for leaders in every field.
David Yeager is the author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, a USA Today bestseller. Based on cutting-edge research, it reveals how parents, mentors, and leaders of young people aged 10-25 can harness their desire to be respected, resulting in breakthrough connection, enthusiasm, and cross-generational collaboration. He explains how to adopt what he calls “the mentor mindset”: a leadership style that’s attuned to young people’s neurobiological need for status and respect. The practices he offers, like asking questions instead of giving orders, are proven to improve behavior across a wide variety of areas, from purpose to mental health. Young people in this age group are poised to learn, grow, and accomplish incredible things, he says—if we can just tap into the basic systems that drive their motivation and behavior.
Maximize the Experience: Join the Pre-Event Book Club!
Deepen the learning and build momentum before the fireside chat by having your team join our exclusive pre-event book club.
Together we will read Dr. Yeager’s book, 10 to 25: the Science of Motivating Young People, facilitated by Libby Bonesteel, Ed.D Superintendent of Montpelier Roxbury School District.
Individual Book Club Ticket: $100
Book Club Ticket PLUS Fireside Chat Admission: $350
This optional addition is a fantastic way to lay the groundwork for a rich and informed discussion.