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National Adolescent Sleep, Health,
and School Start Times Conference
April 27-28, 2017 in Washington, DC

2017 Conference Videos Now Available!


View our 2017 Conference videos here.
   Phenomenally well crafted and delivered presentations. Comprehensive science review by experts in the field.”
— Tracy Orleans PhD - Senior Scientist, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation


​“In my six years as a Trustee, this was by far the best conference I’ve attended. The breadth of the presentations was excellent and truly provided the the overview I needed.”
— School Board Member
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​“The presenters were top professionals in their fields. Solid research. Clear, focused and engaging presentations. Thank you! ”
— Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, Utah House of Representatives


​“Having all the experts from scientists, physicians, transportation, educators etc. in one room was invaluable.”
​— School Board Member
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“I now have all the resources I need to move forward and implement this change thanks to this conference.”— School District Superintendent
“Fabulous presenters and accessible research presentations!”--School Board Member
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Key Sponsors:
The RAND Corporation

The Yale School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics and Section on Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (PCCSM)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Start School Later, Inc.


Featured Speakers:
Charles Czeisler, PhD, MD, FRCP, Harvard Medical School
Anne Wheaton, PhD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Judith Owens, MD, MPH, Boston Children's Hospital
Kyla Wahlstrom, PhD, University of Minnesota
Wendy Troxel, PhD, the RAND Corporation
Daniel J. Buysse, MD University of Pittsburgh
Kenneth Dragseth, PhD, former superintendent, Edina (MN) Public Schools
Amy Wolfson, PhD
, Loyola University Maryland
Deen Beebe, PhD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Phyllis Payne, MPH, Sleep in Fairfax and Start School Later
​Craig Canapari, MD, Yale School of Medicine

Terra Ziporyn Snider, PhD, Start School Later



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  • About Us
    • Mission and Goals
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Directors
      • National Team
      • Local Chapters
      • Advisory Board
      • Coalition Partners
    • Annual Report
    • Bylaws
    • SSL News >
      • Press Releases
      • Newsletters
      • Blog
  • Learn More
    • School Start Times >
      • Why Change?
      • Wake Up Calls (Fast Facts)
      • Key Position Statements
      • Success Stories
      • Legislation
      • Myths and Misconceptions
    • Sleep Education >
      • Let's Sleep!
      • Sleep 101 - College
      • Sleep Calculator
      • Workshops and Webinars
    • Legislation
  • Get Involved
    • Join our Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Donate
    • National Conference 2024
    • Find a Local Chapter
    • Sign our Petition
  • Get Resources
    • Bookstore
    • Flyers, Posters, Videos, etc.
    • Implementation Help
    • Merchandise
    • Reference and Resource List