
2025 Conference
July 21 – 24, 2025
Lyons Township, IL
An annual, hands-on training conference and comprehensive preparation event that fulfills the Pre-Certification requirement for prospective FAST Trainers, as well as offers Re-Certification and 2nd Certification for current trainers, among other tracks when available.
Tracks
Pre-Certification: Become a Certified FAST Trainer
FAST Team Members are eligible to complete the Pre-Certification track and start their path to becoming a certified FAST Trainer. You must serve on a FAST Team prior to pursuing certification. A supervised internship will be required after attendance to become fully certified.
Re-Certification: Update Your Existing Certification
FAST Trainers are required to update their certification every three (3) years to stay current on the latest innovations and program developments. Are you due for re-certification? Register for our comprehensive, hands-on Re-Certification track.
2nd Certification: Expand Your Existing Certification
FAST Trainers can obtain a 2nd Certification in a new program level, with Re-Certification included. This track will enable you to expand programs in your community by offering more than one level of FAST. A supervised internship will be required after attendance to become fully certified in the 2nd level.
Dates
Monday, July 21st –
Thursday, July 24th, 2024
Level(s) Offered
Elementary School, Middle School
Training Location
Lyons Township Mental Health Commission, 6404 Joliet Rd, Second Floor, Countryside, IL 60525
Hotel Options
Feel free to make a reservation wherever you prefer, there are several options near by:
– Holiday Inn at 6201 Joliet Rd Countryside, IL 60525
– Best Western Plus 6251 Joliet Rd Countryside, IL 60525
– Hampton Inn & Suites 100 Harvester Dr. Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Nearby Airport
Chicago Midway Airport (9.6 miles from training location)
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (17.5 miles from training location)
Registration Forms
Please submit completed forms to mmcgowan@familiesandschools.org.
Pre-Certification
Monday-Thursday
$2,500
Re-Certification
Monday-Wednesday
$1,250
2nd Certification
Monday-Thursday
$2,000