Summer Conference 2026 is Coming!
Summer Conference 2026 is Coming!
Do you want to take an active part in designing the event?
See below for a variety of ways you can engage in the development of this amazing learning experience!
Do you want to take an active part in designing the event?
See below for a variety of ways you can engage in the development of this amazing learning experience!
There is a lot that goes on "behind the scenes" in preparing for Olathe Summer Conference. We are in the process of forming our Summer Conference Planning Committee!
Help shape Olathe Summer Conference 2026 by serving on the planning committee. We are looking for educators to serve in a leadership capacity to collaborate in the development of the conference theme and session strands. We also need creative marketing ideas to recruit participants and presenters. If you're interested in contributing to this exciting event, please click here to sign up for the Olathe Summer Conference 2026 Planning Committee!
Committee Meetings will be from 4:30-6:00pm at the IRC on the following dates:
October 6, 2025
November 3, 2025
December 1, 2025
February 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
May 11, 2026
Can't make it to all of the dates? Not a problem, sign up for the dates you are able to attend!
Have you ever considered sharing your knowledge with colleagues but aren't sure how to develop an engaging session?
Have you presented in the past but want to learn more about how to lead professional learning for colleagues?
Consider participating in our "Leadership Series- From Participant to Professional Learning Leader."
These sessions meet to explore how to design and lead impactful teacher workshops, facilitate committees and collaborative teams, and guide study groups with purpose and clarity. This learning could be put into practice in designing and delivering a professional learning session for Olathe Summer Conference.
The sessions will meet from 4:30-6:00pm at the IRC on the following dates:
October 20, 2025- Establishing Credibility and Connection
November 17, 2025- Shared Leadership in Learning
December 8, 2025- Designing Learning that Connects
January 26, 2026- Adapting and Responding to Needs
February 23, 2026- Making Learning Meaningful
March 30, 2026- Creating a Culture of Learning
April 20, 2026- Extending Learning Beyond the Session
You can earn professional development points for participating in the sessions!
Can't attend all of the sessions? No problem! Just attend the sessions you are most interested in!
Click here to learn more about the sessions.
We are looking to expand our options for
Self-Paced Learning Sessions
that will be available on "Day 3" (May 29, 2026) of
Olathe Summer Conference.
Are you interested in designing one of these sessions?
We will launch a professional learning series in October titled,
"Designing Olathe's Summer Self-Paced Sessions"
to learn more about best practices for designing self-paced learning experiences for educators.
Participants will engage with the sessions via self-paced learning activities resulting in a completed
Self-Paced Session to launch during "Day 3" of Summer Conference.
You can earn professional development points for participating in the sessions!
Click here to learn more about the sessions.