JumpStart Parent Education Conference
The Annual JumpStart Parent Education Conference inspires, connects, and motivates parents as they kick off the school year. The conference features a keynote address, over 50 educational break-out sessions, and the opportunity to network with other parents. Break-out sessions include various topics to address the needs of TK-12 students, from learning to read to preparing seniors for college. This event is free for all Classical Academy parents.
The 2025 JumpStart Parent Education Conference will be held on August 14, 2025.
Jumpstart Speaker - Jeremy S. Adams
Preparing America's Next Generation
Jeremy S. Adams is an experienced high school teacher and accomplished author who has dedicated his career to shaping young minds. Adams is the author of the book "Hollowed Out: a Warning about America's Next Generation" and his latest publication, "Lessons in Liberty, Thirty Lessons for Living from Ten Extraordinary Americans."
His writings have been featured in reputable publications such as Newsweek, The LA Times, and The Washington Post. Adams's contributions to education were recognized with notable accolades, including being a 2012 Semi-Finalist for the California Teacher of the Year Award, the Daughters of the American Revolution 2013 Teacher of the Year for the state of California, and a finalist for the Carlston Family Foundation National Teaching Award in 2014.
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Venue
Our conference will be held at the Classical Academy High School Studio campus at 207 East Pennsylvania Avenue in Escondido. The opening keynote session will take place in Caiman Hall. Please arrive early to allow time for parking and breakfast.
Parking
Carpooling or taking the Sprinter is highly recommended. Parking is available at the public lot at the California Center for the Arts, which is a short walk from Classical Academy High School (CAHS). Shuttles between the public lot and CAHS are available from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm. Due to road construction, parking and access to CAHS is limited on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Breakfast
Complimentary breakfast burritos will be served from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. while supplies last. Ruthii's Coffee Truck will provide complimentary brewed coffee. Specialty coffees will also be available for purchase. We apologize, but due to the size of our group, dietary accommodations cannot be made. You are welcome to bring your own breakfast.
Event App
This year’s conference will be held in person only. You can access workshop schedules via the conference app, Whova. Download the app for free on the Apple AppStore and Google Play for Android. Sign in with the email you used to register or search for the JumpStart Parent Conference. Please enter the invitation code JUMPSTART24.
Complimentary Giveaway
The first 110 attendees will receive the Keynote Speaker’s newest book “Lessons in Liberty: Thirty Rules for Living from Ten Extraordinary Americans” (One book per family).
Book Purchase
The Keynote Speaker will have books available for purchase in the Lobby.
Workshops
Breakout Sessions are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Feel free to bring laptops and tablets to take notes or browse resources. Wireless internet will be available throughout the day. Classrooms are climate-controlled and can tend to get chilly. Please dress in layers as it will be warm outside. Depending on which breakout sessions you choose to attend, there may be a fair amount of walking throughout the day.
WI-FI network name: JumpstartConf
WI-FI password: JUMPSTART24
Business Expo
Event sponsors will be available throughout the day in the Lobby. Please stop by for special offers, discounts, raffles, and giveaways. These sponsors have allowed parents to attend this event at no cost.
What to Bring
Please bring a refillable water bottle; hydration stations are available on campus.
Child Care
This is a parent-only event, and childcare is not provided.
Assumption of Risks, Indemnification, Release and Consent for Emergency Treatment Agreement
Participant requests and is granted permission to participate in the Jumpstart Parent Conference, hereinafter called “Activity,” sponsored by The Classical Academy, Inc. and North County Education Foundation, hereinafter collectively called “TCA.”
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in Activity, Participant, for himself/herself, his/her heirs, personal representatives or assigns, does hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue TCA, its officers, employees, and agents from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of TCA, its officers, employees and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in Activity.
Assumption of Risks: Participant acknowledges and fully understands that there are or may be hazards and risks, including all risks associated with COVID-19, incident to participation in this Activity that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries including losses that may result not only from Participant’s own actions, inactions or negligence, but also from the actions, inactions or negligence of others, from the condition of the facilities, equipment, or areas where Activity is being conducted, and/or related to the specific type of activity. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains to 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions to 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis or death. Participant understands that TCA assumes no responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the actions of Participant or any other person or entity involved in this Activity.
Participant has read the previous paragraphs and knows, understands, and appreciates these and other risks that are inherent in the Activity. Participant hereby asserts that participation is voluntary and knowingly assumes such risks.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: Participant also agrees to indemnify and hold TCA harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of his/her involvement in Activity or for contribution or indemnification with respect to any claim made against Participant by any other person or entity in connection with Activity, and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.
Consent for Emergency Treatment: Participant certifies that he/she is in good health and has no physical condition that would prevent participation in Activity. Participant authorizes TCA administrators, and its designated representatives to consent, on Participant’s behalf, to any emergency medical/hospital care or treatment to be rendered. Participant agrees to be responsible for all necessary charges incurred by any hospitalization or treatment rendered pursuant to this authorization. Participant understands that coverage is not provided by TCA.
Severability: Participant further expressly agrees that the foregoing is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Acknowledgement of Understanding: Participant has read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, consent and indemnity agreement, fully understands its terms, and understands that, by registering for Activity, he/she is giving up substantial rights, including the right to sue. Participant acknowledges that he/she is entering into this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intends it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.