8:00am-4:00pm
In-Person Sessions:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Olathe East High School
Self-Paced Sessions Offered
Friday, May 29- Friday, June 5
8:00am-4:00pm
In-Person Sessions:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Olathe East High School
Self-Paced Sessions Offered
Friday, May 29- Friday, June 5
The theme for Summer Conference 2026 is "Illuminate" and sessions will be offered in the following strands:
Curiosity, Commitment, Connection, and Clarity
Conference Under Construction
Want to help with planning the conference?
We are looking for participants on the Summer Conference Planning Committee.
Do you have an idea you would like to share with colleagues?
Why not be a Summer Conference session presenter!
Click here to access our "Call for Proposals" form.
Want to learn more about being a presenter... including incentives... click here!
Have questions about being a presenter?
Reach out to Jenna Kuder at jkuderirc@olatheschools.org
or 913-780-8180
Registration will occur through Sched
Click the button above to find out!
STRUCTURE
Summer Conference will remain a 3-Day Conference- WITH A TWIST
Day 1 and Day 2 will be in-person
Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28
8am-4pm
Olathe East High School
Day 3 will consist of virtual, self-paced options
Available Friday, May 29 through Friday, June 5
Select sessions to equal 7 hours of learning
COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS
College credit will still be available ($90/credit from MidAmerica Nazarene University)
2 Credit Option
Attend Day 1 (Wednesday) and Day 2 (Thursday) in-person and complete Day 3 with virtual, self-paced sessions
Then complete the STAR Assignment
1 Credit Options (select one of the options below for attendance)
Attend BOTH Day 1 AND Day 2 in-person
Attend EITHER Day 1 OR Day 2 in-person and complete Day 3 with virtual, self-paced sessions
Complete the STAR Assignment
1/2 Credit Option
Attend EITHER Day 1 (Wednesday) OR Day 2 (Thursday) in-person
Complete the STAR Assignment
Professional Development Point Options
You have options for earning Professional Development Points for relicensure and Salary Movement (Olathe Employees)
21 Points Option
Attend Day 1 (Wednesday) and Day 2 (Thursday) in-person and complete Day 3 with virtual, self-paced sessions
Then complete your attendance form
14 Points Options (select one of the options below for attendance)
Attend BOTH Day 1 (Wednesday) AND Day 2 (Thursday) in-person
Attend EITHER Day 1 (Wednesday) OR Day 2 (Thursday) in-person and complete Day 3 with virtual, self-paced sessions
Then complete your attendance form
7 Points Option
Attend EITHER Day 1 (Wednesday) or Day 2 (Thursday) in-person
Then complete your attendance form